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USER’S MANUAL 

PCI Express PEX Series 

Interface Module 

1-Channel RS-232C Asynchronous Serial Communications 

and 1-Channel Printer Input/Output PCI Express Product 

 

(Product Model: PEX-400111) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RS-232C 

Trasnfer rate 

1 Mbps (max.) 

1 channel 

1024-byte  

transmit/receive FIFO 

Transmission length 

15 m (max.) 

Our original   

communications controller 

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IEEE 1284 

Centronics compatible 

1 channel 

16-byte  

transmit/receive FIFO 

Transmission length 

10 m (max.) 

ST78C36 compatible 

parallel communications controller

Standard parallel port 

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Summary of Contents for PEX-400111

Page 1: ...Product Model PEX 400111 RS 232C Trasnfer rate 1 Mbps max 1 channel 1024 byte transmit receive FIFO Transmission length 15 m max Our original communications controller Serial IEEE 1284 Centronics comp...

Page 2: ...This mark means that there is a possibility of death or serious injury if you ignore or do not follow the said instructions Caution This mark means that there is a possibility of injury or physical ha...

Page 3: ...his product Interface module installation Device driver software installation Product summary Features External interface specifications Example connection of external equipment Technical Data Book Fr...

Page 4: ...round the following label because of high temperature when using this product Do not remove the label from the product Do not touch around the following label because electric shock may occur when usi...

Page 5: ...of this interface module Avoid the following conditions for storage and operation Extremely high temperature and humidity Exposure to the direct rays of the sun A lot of soot and dust Vibrations and m...

Page 6: ...riodic Inspections The following inspections should be carried out on this product periodically Item Checkpoint Cable connections Be sure that all connectors and cables are installed correctly Card ed...

Page 7: ...Software 12 Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista 12 Windows Embedded Standard Windows XP Embedded Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 13 Windows 2000 15 4 1 2 Installation of Utility Disk 16 4 1 3 Unins...

Page 8: ...Rates Bit Rate 28 7 3 2 Limitations on the Serial Interface Bit Rate Generator Programming 29 7 4 Interrupt Sources 30 7 5 Serial Interface Half duplex Control 30 7 6 AC Characteristics 31 Chapter 8 E...

Page 9: ...rd parallel port The feature allows you to use the port as an expansion printer port and input from a peripheral device such as a printer or image film scanner 1 1 Features Serial interface Our origin...

Page 10: ...five modes Byte Compatibility ECP EPP and Nibble The ECP mode does not support simultaneous operation of this product and a standard printer port Some of the modes may be unavailable due to your oper...

Page 11: ...ule ID rotary switch RSW1 The rotary switch on each of our inteface modules identifies each interface module in cases where our multiple interface modules of the same type are installed in the same sy...

Page 12: ...ence purpose only 1 Make sure that the system is turned off and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the PC case cover and a slot cover 3 Insert the interface module into an open slot Insert the interface m...

Page 13: ...the device drivers Downloading procedure Download the Driver Disk of GPF 4150 for your operating system from our Web site Execute the downloaded program and then a folder is created Note Please refer...

Page 14: ...ox will appear select Locate and install driver software recommended 3 Select Don t search online 4 Click I don t have the disc Show me other options 5 Click Browse my computer for driver software adv...

Page 15: ...ROM for your operating system and specify your CD ROM drive to copy To verify you have successfully installed the software follow the instructions described below Restart your computer Click the Hard...

Page 16: ...for its operating system from our Web site 2 Execute the downloaded program and then Win2000 folder is created How to install the driver 1 Start up the Component Database Manager of Windows Embedded S...

Page 17: ...uccessfully installed the software follow the instructions described below Restart your computer Click the Hardware tab in the System Properties dialog box and click Device Manager The list of devices...

Page 18: ...3 Uninstallation of Utility Disk Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista 1 Click the Start button and Control Panel 2 Click the Programs Programs and Features and then Uninstall or Change a program 3 Cli...

Page 19: ...as a super user su Password Password of root 2 Change the current directory to where you downloaded the file and then decompress the file cd tmp tar xvzf gph4141_ architecture name 1 _ version 2 tgz...

Page 20: ...root Load a Real Time module for RTLinux rtlinux start 2 Load the driver modules for kernel Linux modprobe cp4141 RTLinux modprobe rcp4141 3 Confirm that the communications port is recognized by usin...

Page 21: ...hen compile and install the modules cd usr src interface gph4141 architecture name 1 OS name 2 drivers src make make install Notes 1 Write i386 or sh4 depending on the architecture of your computer 2...

Page 22: ...ory lgph8208 architecture name 1 tgz Driver software archive for Linux rgph8208 architecture name 1 tgz Driver software archive for RTLinux common tgz Common module archive readme txt Latest informati...

Page 23: ...usr src interface gph8208 architecture name l rtl drivers sh insrtlpara sh 4 Create the program to control the device 5 Run the shell script for loading cancellation to cancel the loading of RTLinux...

Page 24: ...lation 5 1 Interface Module Uninstallation 1 Make sure that your computer is turned off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet Remove the PC case cover 2 Remove the screw from the interface modu...

Page 25: ...nnels 1 channel Communications standards RS 232C EIA 574 compliant Isolation No isolation Control signals CD CI CS DR ER RD RS SD Base clock frequencies 8 192 MHz 12 288 MHz 14 7456 MHz 19 6608 MHz 32...

Page 26: ...standard Centronics compatible Windows standard parallel port Standard parallel ports supported Isolation No isolation Parallel communications controller ST78C36 Exar Corporation or equivalent IEEE 1...

Page 27: ...8 kV Contact discharge Surge protection voltage 15 kV 15 kV Air gap discharge 6 2 2 Parallel Interface Absolute Maximum Rating Parallel Item Min Max Condition 2 0 V 7 0 V 40 ns transient Input voltage...

Page 28: ...face Corporation 26 Communications controller Base clock selection Bit rate generator Parallel communications controller ST78C36CJ44 Interrupt circuit RS 232C transceiver IEEE 1284 transceiver CN1 Par...

Page 29: ...Built in surge absorber GND 7 2 2 Parallel Interface Circuit BUSY R GND 1 2 k 74VHC14 or equivalent Surge absorber VCC_cab Surge absorber 74F1071 Fairchild Semiconductor Incorporated or equivalent D0...

Page 30: ...Bit Rate Generator Programming page 29 for more details The PEX 400111 supports only asynchronous communications Base Clock Frequency 8 192 MHz 12 288 MHz14 7456 MHz 19 6608 MHz 32 MHz 49 152 MHz 58 9...

Page 31: ...aseClk BitRate 16 Select one of base clock frequencies from 8192000 Hz 12288000 Hz 14745600 Hz 19660800 Hz 32000000 Hz 49152000 Hz and 58982400 Hz If the divisor results in a decimal fraction the comb...

Page 32: ...low control Parallel interface ACK signal ERROR signal in the ECP mode 7 5 Serial Interface Half duplex Control The PEX 400111 supports the half duplex transmission This function controls signals and...

Page 33: ...200 ns T11 nSTROBE active to BUSY active 0 ns T12 BUSY active to nSTROBE inactive 80 ns 180 ns T13 D0 D7 BUSY setup to nACK active T14 D0 D7 data hold from nAUTOFDX active 0 ns T15 nACK inactive to n...

Page 34: ...may lead to malfunctions product failure and or injury To achieve precise data acquisition we recommend you to use shielded or shorter cables as much as possible to eliminate interference caused by n...

Page 35: ...ed Reserved nSELECTIN Reserved Reserved Reserved nINIT Reserved nERROR Reserved nAUTOFDX Reserved SELECT Reserved PE Reserved BUSY Reserved nACK Reserved nSTROBE GND GND GND Reserved Reserved ER Reser...

Page 36: ...bus nACK 39 This signal shows that the printer receives data correctly by negative pulses It is an active high signal BUSY 41 This signal shows that the printer is not ready to receive data It is an a...

Page 37: ...2 Cabling with Branch Cable CWB 9125RD 35 Interface Corporation CN1 CN2 CN3 25 pin D sub female connector Connector 17DE 13250 C DDK Ltd or equivalent Connector cover 17JE 25H 1C DDK Ltd or equivalent...

Page 38: ...g our optional products the serial interface connector of the PEX 400111 will be converted to 9 pin D sub connector Do not open any input signals If input signals CD CI CS and DR are not used for comm...

Page 39: ...using a cross cable Cross cable Function generator Optional terminal block TNS 6840 Cross cable Optional cable CWB 9125RD Function generator Function generator 9 pin D sub RD CS RS DR GND ER SD RD CS...

Page 40: ...terface connector of the PEX 400111 will be converted to 1284 A connector 25 pin D sub connector 25 Pin D sub Connector 1284 A Connect our optional product to CN1 of the cable IEEE 1284 A A cable as s...

Page 41: ...5 16 CN2 connector pin number 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 27 26 33 30 29 28 18 23 22 21 19 CN1 connector pin number 25 28 29 22 23 24 25 GL 25L Honda Tsushin Kogyo Co Ltd or equivalent Connector 1 57 30360 D...

Page 42: ...1 15 6 CN2 connector pin number 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1 3 16 14 4 17 2 5 1 6 5 4 3 2 CN1 connector pin number 9 8 7 10 11 12 15 14 13 16 17 33 24 CN1 connector pin number 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 22 19 20 18...

Page 43: ...you want to use the product in a starndard slot replace the low profile panel with a standard panel that cames with this product 9 1 How to Exchange 1 Release the screws and hexagon nuts that hold the...

Page 44: ...1 3 Assemble the standard panel to the product in the reverse procedure Standard panel Caution Use an appropriate driver bit not to strip the thread Fix the screws tightly not to loose Interface Corpo...

Page 45: ...68 pin 0 8 mm Pitch Male Cable 1 5 m 4 92 ft CWB 9125RD Printer Branch Cable Serial 9 Pin D Sub Connector Parallel 25 Pin D Sub Connector Terminal Blocks Model Description TNS 6840 68 Pin 0 8 mm Pitc...

Page 46: ...evice driver software a registered user ID is required Technical Support Frequently asked questions white papers glossary and so on Product Information What s new specifications product selection guid...

Page 47: ...5 Interface Corporation Revision History Version Date Comments 1 0 November 2009 First Release Due to constant product improvements the information in this USER S MANUAL is subject to change without p...

Page 48: ...nd part number of your product Those without internet access should contact the Customer Support Center Please refer to the insertion about repair replace and export of Interface products In principle...

Page 49: ...If you would like to inquire our products please contact below Phone 0120 447213 in Japan Available from 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m Monday to Friday except for holidays and company holidays Customer Support...

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