PCI-RS422 Manual
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Manual 00650-521-1
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
This card can be installed in a five-volt PCI slot of an IBM or compatible computer. Before
installing the card, carefully read Chapter 3, Option Selection of this manual and configure the
card according to your requirements. Finally, our SETUP.EXE program will lead you through the
process of setting the options on the PCI-RS422 card. The setup program does not set the options.
These must be set manually by jumpers on the card.
To Install the Card
1.
Turn OFF computer power.
2.
Remove the computer cover.
3.
Install jumpers from either Chapter 3, Option Selection of this manual or the suggestions
of our SETUP.EXE software program.
4.
Install the card in an available PCI-bus slot.
5.
Inspect for proper fit of the card and tighten screws.
Make sure the card mounting bracket
is properly screwed into place and that there is a good chassis ground.
6.
Replace the computer cover and turn the computer ON.
7.
Enter the CMOS setup program of your system and verify that the PCI plug-and-play
option is set appropriately for your system. Systems running Windows95 (or any other
PNP-compliant Operating System) should set the CMOS option to OS. Systems running
under DOS, WindowsNT 3.51, Windows 3.1, or any other non-PNP-compliant Operating
System should set the PNP CMOS option to BIOS or Motherboard. Save the option and
continue booting the system.
