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About This Manual
This manual describes the installation and operation of the 3G8F7-CRM21 CompoNet Master Board
for PCI Bus and the 3G8F8-CRM21 CompoNet Master Board for CompactPCI Bus. The CompoNet
Master Board functions as the CompoNet Master Unit. There are two types: One is compatible with
PCI bus (model # 3G8F7-CRM21), and the other is compatible with CompactPCI bus (model # 3G8F8-
CRM21) .
Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before
attempting to install or operate a CompoNet Master Board. Be sure to read the precautions provided in
the following section. Also be sure to read the CompoNet Slave Unit Operation Manual (see following
table) together with this manual.
The manual contains the following sections:
Precautions
provide general precautions for using the CompoNet Master Board and related devices.
Section 1
outlines the CompoNet and the CompoNet Master Board. Read this section carefully before
you use the CompoNet Master Board for the first time.
Section 2
outlines the installation and setup. It includes procedures to mount a Board, to install a
driver, and to connect the communications cables.
Section 3
describes the functions of the CompoNet Master Boards. There are basic and special
functions.
Section 4
describes the operations by API functions to control the Board in the Windows operation
systems.
Section 5
describes the operations by shared memory access to control the Board in operation
systems, other than Windows.
Section 6
describes the troubleshooting. It is recommended to read them first to prevent any errors
from occurring.
Appendix A
describes the API functions.
Appendix B
describes the shared memory interfaces.
Appendix C
explains the communications performance.
Appendix D
describes the sample program provided in the product package.
Appendix E
describes the construction of a CompoNet Network.
It includes the network specifications, the wiring procedures and the preparation of Flat Connectors.
Summary of Contents for 3G8F7-CRM21
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