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1 Introduction

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This Manual  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

PC System Requirements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Carton Contents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2 Software Installation

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Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Installing the Software  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Installing the Orbit Support Pack for Windows

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3 Hardware Installation

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Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Static Electricity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

High Voltages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Card Installation

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4 Orbit Software

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5 Setting up the Orbit Measurement System

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Orbit Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Connecting the Orbit Network  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

System Power Requirements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

PC's +5V Power Supply Capacity  . . . . . . . . . . .11

Orbit Network Voltage Drop  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cabling  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

6 Orbit Network Card Specification

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Electrical  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

9 way D-type pin/socket designations . . . . . . . .16

ORBIT Network  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Return of Goods

Index

Index

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Part No. 502566 Issue 4

Summary of Contents for Orbit PCI Mk 2

Page 1: ...Orbit PCI Mk 2 Network Card Part No 502566 Issue 4 User Manual...

Page 2: ...nical for any purpose without the express permission of Solartron Metrology 2004 Solartron Metrology Ltd All rights reserved Orbit is a registered trademark of Solartron Metrology Ltd Windows 98 Windo...

Page 3: ...Static Electricity 6 High Voltages 6 Card Installation 7 4 Orbit Software 9 5 Setting up the Orbit Measurement System 11 Orbit Introduction 11 Connecting the Orbit Network 11 System Power Requirement...

Page 4: ...This manual describes the installation and preparation of the Orbit PCI Mk 2 Network Card and the installation of the software drivers 1 0 Introduction 1 0 Introduction 2 Part No 502566 Issue 4 Safety...

Page 5: ...ultimedia computer with a Pentium processor running at 700MHz or above with 128 MB or more RAM One available PCI slot Microsoft Windows 32 bit operating system Windows 98 Windows ME Windows 2000 Windo...

Page 6: ...alled BEFORE FITTING any Orbit PCI Network Card s in to the computer Installing the Orbit Support Pack for Windows Software To install the software follow the steps below 1 Insert the Orbit Measuremen...

Page 7: ...Network Card refer to section 3 0 Installation of the Hardware 6 Windows will detect the Orbit PCI Network Card and automatically install the driver software Refer to the readme txt file for details...

Page 8: ...he card keep it in its conductive plastic packaging until it is required When fitting the card handle it by its free edges and do not touch the card edge connector High Voltages Before opening the cab...

Page 9: ...er casing or access panels refer to the user manual of the computer being used Be sure to follow any special instructions that may apply to installation of cards in the computer being used 3 Look for...

Page 10: ...computer s cover and turn the power on 6 Windows will detect the Orbit PCI Network Card s and automatically install the driver software 3 0 Hardware Installation 3 0 Hardware Installation 8 Part No 5...

Page 11: ...register your Orbit Controller hardware RS232 Interface Module or Orbit ISA Network Card The Orbit Network Registration program does not have to be run when using the Orbit PCI Network card This prog...

Page 12: ...ically this means that PCICard1 will be the Orbit PCI Network Card nearest the PC PSU Power Supply Unit PCICard2 will be the next Orbit PCI Network Card fitted and so on Cards do not have to be fitted...

Page 13: ...the Orbit Network obtains its power from the PC the following factors should be taken into account to ensure correct operation If this is not possible consult your Solartron Dealer for advice PC s 5V...

Page 14: ...twork Card For power requirements of individual Orbit components refer to sections relating to those modules 5 0 Setting up the Orbit Measurement System 5 0 Setting up the Orbit Measurement System 12...

Page 15: ...rbit Module voltages dropping below the lower voltage limit can exist Connecting cable length and resistance will contribute to a drop in voltage If any doubt exists a digital voltmeter should be used...

Page 16: ...5 0 Setting up the Orbit Measurement System 5 0 Setting up the Orbit Measurement System 14 Part No 502566 Issue 4...

Page 17: ...etting up the Orbit Measurement System 15 Part No 502566 Issue 4 Cabling For higher speed applications it is recommended that enhanced Orbit cables are used to avoid any reduction in performance Conta...

Page 18: ...itted to PC card Network terminator 120R between 2 and 3 of 9 way D type Parallel connected 9 way D type connectors male and female are pin to pin connected on the network 9 way D type pin socket desi...

Page 19: ...ation 17 Part No 502566 Issue 4 Communications Method Asynchronous half duplex poll response Baud Rate 187 5 k Baud 1 5 M Baud Data Byte Structure 1 start 8 data 1 odd parity 1 stop bit Network Readin...

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