ICS DIO48S/AT-P Series, Product Manual

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DIO48S/AT-P Manual
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Manual 00650-526-1
Findbase.exe
DOS utility to determine an available base address for ISA bus , non-Plug-n-Play cards. Run this
program once, before the hardware is installed in the computer, to determine an available address
to give the card. Once the address has been determined, run the setup program provided with the
hardware to see instructions on setting the address switch and various option selections.
Poly.exe
A generic utility to convert a table of data into an nth order polynomial. Useful for calculating
linearization polynomial coefficients for thermocouples and other non-linear sensors.
Risc.bat
A batch file demonstrating the command line parameters of RISCTerm.exe.
RISCTerm.exe
A dumb-terminal type communication program designed for RS422/485 operation. Used primarily
with Remote Data Acquisition Pods and our RS422/485 serial communication product line. Can
be used to say hello to an installed modem. RISCTerm stands for Really Incredibly Simple
Communications TERMinal.
Installing the Card
Before installing the card carefully read the Address Selection and Option Selection Sections of
this manual and configure the card according to your requirements. Use the special software
program called SETUP provided on CD with the card. It supplies visual aids to configure all areas
of the board.
Be especially careful with address selection. If the addresses of two installed functions overlap,
you will experience unpredictable computer behavior. If unsure what locations are available, you
can use the FINDBASE program provided on our CD to locate blocks of available addresses.
To Install the Card
1. Remove power from the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover.
3. Remove blank I/O backplate.
4. Install jumpers for selected options. See Option Selection
5. Select the base address on the card. See Address Selection
6. Loosen the nuts on the strain relief bar and swing top end free.
7. Install the card in an I/O expansion slot. If convenient, select a slot adjacent to a vacant
slot because this will make cable installation easier.
8. Thread the I/O cables, one by one, through the cutout in the mounting bracket and plug
them into the headers.
9. Smooth the cables as close as possible to the card and, while holding them close to the
surface of the card, swing the strain relief bar into position and tighten nuts.
10. Inspect for proper fit of the card and cables and tighten screws.
11. Replace the computer cover.