RS422I-PA Manual
Page 2-4
Manual 00650-519-1
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
The RS422I-PA card can be installed in a long slot of an IBM PC/XT/AT or compatible computer.
Before installing the card carefully read Chapter 3, Option Selection and Chapter 4, Address
Selection and configure the card according to your requirements. You can find an unused base
address with the FINDBASE program provided on the CD (or diskettes) that came with your card.
Finally, our setup program will lead you through the process of setting the options on the
RS422I-PA. The setup program does not set the options on the card, these must be set by jumpers
on the card.
Be especially careful with address selection. If the addresses of two installed functions overlap you
will experience unpredictable computer behavior.