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G4LC32ISA-LT USER’S GUIDE

Form 735-990421 — April, 1999

43044 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590-3614

Phone: 800-321-OPTO (6786) or 951-695-3000

Fax: 800-832-OPTO (6786) or 951-695-2712

www.opto22.com

Product Support Services:

800-TEK-OPTO (835-6786) or 951-695-3080

Fax: 951-695-3017

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: support.opto22.com

Summary of Contents for G4LC32ISA-LT

Page 1: ...iness Park Drive Temecula CA 92590 3614 Phone 800 321 OPTO 6786 or 951 695 3000 Fax 800 832 OPTO 6786 or 951 695 2712 www opto22 com Product Support Services 800 TEK OPTO 835 6786 or 951 695 3080 Fax...

Page 2: ...ic warranty information Refer to Opto 22 form number 1042 for complete warranty information Opto 22 FactoryFloor Cyrano Optomux and Pamux are registered trademarks of Opto 22 Generation 4 ioControl io...

Page 3: ...Overview 1 6 Quick Start 2 1 Overview 2 1 Packing List 2 1 Checking Configuration Jumpers 2 2 Connecting the Battery 2 3 Installing the G4LC32ISA LT 2 4 Communication to a Host PC 2 4 Installation an...

Page 4: ...RS 485 422 COM0 and COM1 3 12 Wiring to a Modem A DCE Device 3 14 Connecting to I O Units 3 15 LED Indicators 3 17 Software and Firmware 4 1 Overview 4 1 DOS Platforms 4 1 OptoControl Software 4 2 Con...

Page 5: ...nstructions to set up and install a G4LC32ISA LT controller In this manual you ll find Chapter 1 Introduction General information about the G4LC32ISA LT its possible applications basic architecture an...

Page 6: ...plus signs between two or more key names For example SHIFT F1 is the result of holding down the SHIFT key then pressing and releasing the F1 key Similarly CTRL ALT DELETE is the result of pressing and...

Page 7: ...wo tier processor architecture the industrial PC in conjunction with the G4LC32ISA LT can operate a complete system of highly intelligent I O modules in real time while simultaneously providing CIM fu...

Page 8: ...the I O unit size for your application Typical I O units accommodate 16 I O modules while some have an I O density as high as 32 points The G4LC32ISA LT can control up to 4 096 I O points per RS 485 4...

Page 9: ...lowing diagrams depict common applications for the G4LC32ISA LT a stand alone OEM application a data concentrator laboratory automation testing and a test station Figure 1 3 Examples of G4LC32ISA LT a...

Page 10: ...1 4 G4LC32ISA LT User s Guide Laboratory Testing Test Station Figure 1 4 More examples of G4LC32ISA LT applications INTRODUCTION...

Page 11: ...4LC32ISA LT processor s 256 KB of battery backed RAM and 256 KB flash EEPROM allow you to execute control applications with moderate data collection requirements The processor is mounted on an ISA bus...

Page 12: ...2ISA LT User s Guide HARDWARE DIAGRAM G4LC32ISA LT Card Overview Figure 1 6 shows the basic components of the G4LC32ISA LT as viewed from the front Figure 1 6 G4LC32ISA LT as viewed from the front INT...

Page 13: ...e the following components are included Component Use Extra jumpers Can be installed as G4LC32ISA LT configuration jumpers Two RS 232 RS 485 seven position connectors Connect wiring to serial ports CO...

Page 14: ...at 115 2 KBd and are biased and terminated The G4LC32ISA LT s default address is 1 and the default communication mode is binary Refer to Figure 2 1 for the default configuration of all jumpers Figure...

Page 15: ...attery is not connected at the factory Refer to Figure 2 2 to determine a suggested battery location and its connection to the G4LC32ISA LT For detailed information on connecting the battery see Chapt...

Page 16: ...ector toward the expansion slot and the mounting bracket toward the access port 5 Attach the G4BATT32 battery to a convenient location in the computer Figure 2 3 Installing the G4LC32ISA LT into a com...

Page 17: ...ing list in Chapter 2 to ensure that all components are included You may then proceed through the installation procedures below as detailed in this chapter 1 Setting configuration jumpers 2 Connecting...

Page 18: ...allow the control program in RAM to run Autoboot Jumper AUTO Use this jumper to determine whether autoboot mode will be enabled jumper in or disabled jumper out the default When autoboot mode is enabl...

Page 19: ...u can convert the address into binary format then set jumpers based on the binary digits in reverse order For example to set an address of 118 76 hex use a scientific calculator to convert the number...

Page 20: ...200 Bd In Out In Out 600 Bd Out Out In Out 300 Bd Address DF0 DF7 Address Bits Jumper DF0 Out 1 Jumper DF1 Out 2 Jumper DF2 Out 4 Jumper DF3 Out 8 Jumper DF4 Out 16 Jumper DF5 Out 32 Jumper DF6 Out 64...

Page 21: ...rs Jumper Description B0 or C0 Pull up for TX RX BIAS B1 or C1 Terminator for TX RX B2 or C2 Pull down for TX RX BIAS B3 or C3 Pull up for RX BIAS B4 or C4 Terminator for RX line B5 or C5 Pull down fo...

Page 22: ...s the first controller in the communication link install jumpers 6 7 and 8 If the IRQ lines are used and the controller is the last controller in the communication link install jumper 7 4 wireCommunic...

Page 23: ...minal labeled J1 The connection is keyed and will attach in one direction only with the red wire connecting to the positive lead Refer to Figure 3 6 for the battery connection locations Execute the fo...

Page 24: ...ard is as follows 1 Find an unoccupied 16 bit ISA expansion slot in the computer 2 Remove the expansion slot cover if one is installed 3 Discharge any static electricity you may have by touching the c...

Page 25: ...igent serial devices and multiple G4LC32ISA LT host ports to be used Both ports can be programmed and controlled through OptoControl and can be configured to provide 5 VDC for devices with low current...

Page 26: ...ces for wiring the pluggable 7 terminal serial port connectors shown in Figure 3 9 Figure 3 9 Terminal serial port connectors RS 232 COM0 and COM1 Pin Connections The G4LC32ISA LT has two built in ser...

Page 27: ...smit Plus TX 2 Transmit Receive Minus TX RX Transmit Minus TX 3 Common Ground GND Common Ground GND 4 No Connection NC Receive Plus RX 5 No Connection NC Receive Minus RX 6 Interrupt Plus IRQ Interrup...

Page 28: ...3 10 RS 232 wiring to a host PC RS 485 422 COM0 and COM1 4 Wire Mode Using an AC37 If you are using an Opto 22 AC37 refer to Figure 3 11 for wiring details Figure 3 11 RS 485 422 Wiring to an AC37 usi...

Page 29: ...LT User s Guide 3 13 2 Wire Mode Using an AC37 The AC37 also supports a 2 wire RS 485 422 connection Refer to Figure 3 12 for wiring Figure 3 12 RS 485 Wiring to an AC37 using 2 wire mode INSTALLATION...

Page 30: ...u may also wish to refer to Opto 22 s communication application notes available through Opto 22 s Bulletin Board Service see Appendix E for details Most standard external PC modems can be usd with the...

Page 31: ...is method allows the use of Opto 22 standard I O equipment G4 panels cables etc Refer to the Mistic Installation Guide Opto 22 form 595 for more details Figure 3 14 shows a 2 wire RS 485 shielded conn...

Page 32: ...his allows you to accommodate your own installation practices application requirements and cables Simply mount your I O units throughout your installation and daisy chain the communication cable betwe...

Page 33: ...ails to illuminate it could indicate that the port is idle or a wiring problem exists IRQ0 COM0 interrupt This indicator illuminates when an interrupt is generated by an I O unit on the COM0 RS 485 42...

Page 34: ...3 18 G4LC32ISA LT User s Guide INSTALLATION AND SETUP...

Page 35: ...oints and variables This single database is shared by OptoDisplay and eliminates the need for multiple tag data bases OptoDisplay uses the database to dynamically animate the various screen objects ma...

Page 36: ...been installed OptoControl must be configured to communicate over the physical communication link For more details regarding OptoControl refer to the OptoControl User s Guide Opto 22 form 724 Configur...

Page 37: ...SERVER SOFTWARE Both OptoDisplay and OptoServer share the database generated by OptoControl This database contains information for communicating to the G4LC32ISA LT and references data items such as v...

Page 38: ...nel The flash firmware utility disk included with the G4LC32ISA LT contains the current Cyrano kernel as well as the Flash 200 Utility Program for downloading the firmware OptoTerm may also be used to...

Page 39: ...ort is idle Wire or connection is bad Check wiring from the host and connections at the G4LC32ISA LT terminals Host does not receive a response from the G4LC32ISA LT and RX0 or RX1 COM0 or COM1 receiv...

Page 40: ...A 2 G4LC32ISA LT User s Guide TROUBLESHOOTING...

Page 41: ...plication requires Use one of the extra wires not the shield as the common Two Pair Belden P N 8102 with overall shield Belden P N 9729 individually shielded Belden P N 8162 individually shielded with...

Page 42: ...nal Mini Plug Green Pluggable 7 Position Terminal Mini Plug Green Pluggable 7 Position Terminal Mini Plug Green Pluggable 7 Position Terminal Mini Plug Green Pluggable 7 Position Terminal Mini Plug Us...

Page 43: ...5 422 RS 485 422 or RS 232 RS 485 422 or RS 232 TX RX RTS CTS 5V DTR GND 2 wire half duplex 4 wire half or full duplex Real time clock Clock calendar Epson 72421A with battery backup Power requirement...

Page 44: ...C 2 G4LC32ISA LT User s Guide PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 45: ...LT includes eight address jumpers To set the jumpers based on a predetermined address refer to the chart below Note Address 0 is reserved and should not be used For details on accessing and setting t...

Page 46: ...D 2 G4LC32ISA LT User s Guide ADDRESS JUMPERS...

Page 47: ...w opto22 com When calling for technical support be prepared to provide the following information about your system to the Product Support engineer Software and version being used Controller firmware v...

Page 48: ...E 2 G4LC32ISA LT User s Guide PRODUCT SUPPORT...

Page 49: ...m 3 2 4 1 Controller Address Jumpers 3 4 CTS 3 10 customer support E 1 Cyrano 1 1 4 1 D disks 2 1 E EEPROM 4 3 EEPROM RAM jumper 3 2 F Firmware updating 4 4 Flash EEPROM 3 2 downloading strategies to...

Page 50: ...422 1 2 RS 232 1 2 3 10 3 11 4 2 cable specifications B 1 pin connections 3 10 serial port 3 9 RS 485 422 3 11 3 12 3 14 4 2 cable specifications B 1 pin connections 3 11 serial port 3 9 wiring to a...

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