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Multi-Port Serial-to-Ethernet Application Kit
Application Kit Contents
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2 CD-ROMs —
Dynamic C
®
with complete product documentation on disk, and supplemental CD with
sample programs, software, and information related to the Application Kit.
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RCM3700 module.
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RCM3700 Prototyping Board, with a bag of accessory parts and jumpers for use on the Prototyping
Board.
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QKits QK145 Serial Temperature Sensor.
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AC adapter, 12 V DC, 1 A (included only with Application Kits sold for the North American market). A
header plug leading to bare leads is provided to allow overseas users to connect their own power supply
with a DC output of 7.5–30 V.
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10-pin header to DB9 programming cable with integrated level-matching circuitry.
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Cables and cable kits to access QK145 temperature sensor and serial and analog input connectors on
Prototyping Board.
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Ethernet crossover cable.
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Getting Started
instructions.
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Rabbit 3000 Processor Easy Reference
poster.
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Registration card.
Installing and Running Dynamic C
Once the RCM3700 is connected and Dynamic C is installed as described in the preceding pages, start
Dynamic C by double-clicking on the Dynamic C icon or by double-clicking on
dcrab_XXXX.exe
in
the Dynamic C root directory, where
XXXX
are version-specific characters. Dynamic C uses the serial port
specified during installation.
If you are using a USB port to connect your computer to the RCM3700 module, choose
Options >
Project Options
and select “Use USB to Serial Converter” under the
Communications
tab.
Run a Sample Program
Use the
File
menu to open the sample program
PONG.C
, which is in the Dynamic C
SAMPLES
folder.
Press function key
F9
to compile and run the program. The
STDIO
window will open on your PC and will
display a small square bouncing around in a box.
Troubleshooting
If Dynamic C cannot find the target system (error message
"No Rabbit Processor Detected."
):
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Check that the RCM3750 is powered correctly — the power LED above the
RESET
button on the
Prototyping Board should be lit.
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Check to make sure you are using the
PROG
connector, not the
DIAG
connector, on the programming
cable.
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Check both ends of the programming cable to ensure that they are firmly plugged into the PC and the
programming port on the RCM3750.
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Ensure that the RCM3750 module is firmly and correctly installed in its connector on the Prototyping
Board.
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Select a different COM port within Dynamic C. From the
Options
menu, select
Project Options
,
then select
Communications
. Select another COM port from the list, then click OK. Press
<Ctrl-Y>
to force Dynamic C to recompile the BIOS. If Dynamic C still reports it is unable to locate the target sys-
tem, repeat the above steps until you locate the active COM port.
If a program compiles and loads, but then loses target communication before you can begin debugging, it is
possible that your PC cannot handle the default debugging baud rate. Try lowering the debugging baud rate.
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Locate the “Serial Options” dialog in the Dynamic C
Options > Project Options > Communica-
tions
menu. Choose a lower debug baud rate.
If there are any other problems:
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Use the Dynamic C
Help
menu to get further assistance with Dynamic C.
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Check the Rabbit Semiconductor Technical Bulletin Board at
www.rabbit.com/support/bb/
.
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Use the Technical Support e-mail form at
www.rabbit.com/support/questionSubmit.shtml
.
NOTE:
If you purchased your RCM3700 through a distributor or through a Rabbit Semiconductor
partner, contact the distributor or partner first for technical support.
Where Do I Go From Here?
If the sample program ran fine, you are now ready to go on to other sample programs on the supplementary
CD-ROM and to develop your own applications. The source code for the sample programs is provided to
allow you to modify them for your own use. Application Note AN406,
Will That Be Serial or Ethernet?
,
describes the software and sample programs for this Application Kit, and is available on the supplementary
CD-ROM.
Installing Dynamic C
®
Insert the Dynamic C CD from the Application Kit in your PC’s CD-ROM drive.
If the installation does not auto-start, run the
setup.exe
program in the root
directory of the Dynamic C CD.
Install any Dynamic C modules and the software
from the supplemental CD after you install Dynamic C.
