cPCI-3534 cPCI-3538

4/8 Ports Serial

Communication Modules

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Manual Rev 1.00: October 12, 1999

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ADLink cPCI Multiport Card Comparison Chart

<table><tr><td></td><td>3534</td><td>3538</td></tr><tr><td>Serial port</td><td>4~8</td><td>8~16</td></tr><tr><td>CPU</td><td>-</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Serial communication controller</td><td>16C554</td><td>16C554</td></tr><tr><td>MAX System throughput</td><td>115.2K*4</td><td>115.2K*8</td></tr><tr><td>Hardware compatibility</td><td>cPCI bus</td><td>cPCI bus</td></tr><tr><td>Software compatibility</td><td>DOS Windows (3.1/95/98/NT) LINUX SCO Open Server</td><td>DOS Windows (3.1/95/98/NT) LINUX SCO Open Server</td></tr><tr><td>External connector</td><td>Four DB25 male cable connector</td><td>Eight DB25 male cable connector</td></tr><tr><td>Rear IO Connector</td><td>R3534</td><td>R3538</td></tr><tr><td>Surge protection</td><td>Y</td><td>Y</td></tr><tr><td>Isolation protection (500VDC) (RS232,RS422, RS485)</td><td>Port D: Isolated RS422 or RS 485</td><td>Y (C888XB) option</td></tr><tr><td>Dimension</td><td>160mm (length) 100mm (width)</td><td>160mm (length) 100mm (width)</td></tr></table>

# CONTENTS

# CONTENTS ....

# CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION…………

# 1.1 ABOUT THE SERIAL COMMUNICATION MODULES………..………….1

# 1.2 OVERVIEW OF CPCI-3534 2

1.2.1 What is cPCI-3534?…………………..……….
1.2.2 Feature of cPCI-3534.....
1.2.3 Specification of cPCI-3534..............
1.2.4 Connector Pin Assignment of cPCI-3534.....

# 1.3 OVERVIEW OF CPCI-3538 6

1.3.1 What is cPCI-3538?....
1.3.2 Feature of cPCI-3538 .............
1.3.3 Specification of cPCI-3538....
1.3.4 Connector Pin Assignment of cPCI-3538... 8

# CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ... ...11

2.1 WHAT YOU HAVE... .. 11
2.2 UNPACKING.... ...12
2.3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE... ...12
2.4 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION... ..13
2.5 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...... ..13

2.5.1 Windows NT Installation.... .. 13

2.5.2 Windows 95/98 Installation ........ .. 14

# PRODUCT WARRANTY/SERVICE... ...17

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# Introduction

# 1.1 About the Serial Communication Modules

The serial communication modules are intelligent serial input/output multi-port controller cards, which go with the new generation of PC platform CompactPCI. The modules can reduce the frequency for serial communication controller to interrupt main CPU on the mainboard to improve the whole system performance.

Traditionally, the serial communication controller will interrupt the MPU character by character. This action will waste MPU processing time and drop the system computing power. If the MPU is processing some non-interrupted task, then the serial controller will overrun and data lost.

The serial communication interface series can support buffer capability or local processor and dual port RAM in each port’s transmit and receive channel simultaneously. This capability will reduce the frequency of interrupt and increase the non-interrupt task’s interval.

The serial communication interface series use ASIC PCI controller to interface the module to cPCI bus. The ASIC fully implement the PCI local bus specification Rev. 2.1. All related bus configurations, such as base memory address and interrupt assignment, are automatically controlled by BIOS software. It does not need any user interaction and pre-study for the configurations . This removes the burden of searching for a conflict-free configuration.

# 1.2 Overview of cPCI-3534

# 1.2.1 What is cPCI-3534?

The cPCI-3534 is an enhanced four ports serial communication module used for cPCI platform. It includes a PGA to support the serial communication controller and a 37-pin connector to connect external I/O port from the front panel or using the rear IO.

The expansion cable has four standard DB25 connectors and one DB37 connector to connect with cPCI-3534 interface card.

The R-3534 transition board can support rear IO connection by using one DB37 connector.

# 1.2.2 Feature of cPCI-3534

32-bit CompactPCI form factor
PCI Rev.2.1 Plug and Play
IRQ and IO address automatically assigned by PCI plug-n-play
4 communication ports intelligent buffer
One isolated industry communication port
High Speed Communication (max. 115200 bps)
Suitable for modems, data display, data collection, telecommunication
Supports up to 2 cards/8 ports per system
Supports DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98, and Windows NT operation system

# 1.2.3 Specification of cPCI-3534

Compliant with PCI Spec.2.1
Serial communication controller: 16C550A compatible 1.8432 \~ 7.3728 MHz
System IO mapping: Assigned by PCI BIOS Shared IRQ
Flow control Xon/Xoff control RTS/CTS control

Port Capability: 3 independent RS-232C compatible ports 1 isolated RS-422/485 port (DIP switch select) Max. port per system: 8 (2 card)

Isolation voltage: 2500VDC Baud rate: Each port can be configured to 50\~115,200 bps

Operation System Compatibility: DOS, Windows 3.1, and Windows 95/98/NT

Connector: DB37 female connector Cable: External cable with 4 standard DB25 male connector

Operating temperature: $0 \sim 5 5 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }$

Storage temperature: -20 \~ 65 °C

Humidity: 10% \~ 95%, non-condensing

Dimension: 160 x 100 mm2 (6.3 x 3.9 in.2) 3U

Power consumption: +5V @ 1400mA typical

# 1.2.4 Connector Pin Assignment of cPCI-3534

DB37 female connector pin assignment for cPCI-3534.

<table><tr><td>DB37 Pin No.</td><td>Signal Name</td><td>DB37 Pin No.</td><td>Signal Name</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>RXD1(IN)</td><td>20</td><td>TXD1(OUT)</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>CTS1(IN)</td><td>21</td><td>RTS1(OUT)</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>DSR1(IN)</td><td>22</td><td>DTR1(OUT)</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>DCD1(IN)</td><td>23</td><td>RI1(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>GND</td><td>24</td><td>RXD2(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>TXD2(OUT)</td><td>25</td><td>CTS2(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>RTS2(OUT)</td><td>26</td><td>DSR2(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>DTR2(OUT)</td><td>27</td><td>DCD2(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>GND</td><td>28</td><td>RI2(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>GND</td><td>29</td><td>RI3(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>GND</td><td>30</td><td>DCD3(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>DTR3(OUT)</td><td>31</td><td>DSR3(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>RTS3(OUT)</td><td>32</td><td>CTS3(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>TXD3(OUT)</td><td>33</td><td>RXD3(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>GND4</td><td>34</td><td>--</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>--</td><td>35</td><td>422TXD4-(I/O)</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>422RXD4-(IN)</td><td>36</td><td>485TRXD4+(I/O)</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>485TRXD4-(I/O)</td><td>37</td><td>422TXD4+(OUT)</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>422RXD4+(IN)</td><td>--</td><td>--</td></tr></table>

DB25 male connector pin assignment in cPCI-3534 module for RS-232 interface (port A, B and C).

<table><tr><td>DB25 Pin No.</td><td>Signal Name</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>TXD(OUT)</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>RXD(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>RTS(OUT)</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>CTS(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>DSR(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>DCD(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>DTR(OUT)</td></tr></table>

DB25 male connector pin assignment in cPCI-3534 module for RS-422/485 interface (port D).

<table><tr><td>DB25 Pin No.</td><td>Signal Name</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>422TXD+(OUT)</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>422RXD+(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>485TRXD+(I/O)</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>485TRXD-(I/O)</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>422RXD-(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>422TXD-(OUT)</td></tr></table>

J2 connector pin assignment in cPCI-3534 module for RS-232/422/485 interface.

<table><tr><td>22</td><td>GND</td><td>GA4</td><td>GA3</td><td>GA2</td><td>GA1</td><td>GA0</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>GND</td><td>FG</td><td>N+</td><td>N-</td><td>SG</td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td>TXD+</td><td>TXD-</td><td>SG</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>GND</td><td>FG</td><td>RXD+</td><td>RXD-</td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>GND</td><td>DSR $^{\text{3}}$ </td><td>SG $^{\text{3}}$ </td><td>DCD $^{\text{3}}$ </td><td>DTR $^{\text{3}}$ </td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>GND</td><td>FG $^{\text{3}}$ </td><td>TX $^{\text{3}}$ </td><td>RX $^{\text{3}}$ </td><td>RTS $^{\text{3}}$ </td><td>CTS $^{\text{3}}$ </td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>GND</td><td>DSR $^{\text{2}}$ </td><td>SG $^{\text{2}}$ </td><td>DCD $^{\text{2}}$ </td><td>DTR $^{\text{2}}$ </td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>GND</td><td>FG $^{\text{2}}$ </td><td>TX $^{\text{2}}$ </td><td>RX $^{\text{2}}$ </td><td>RTS $^{\text{2}}$ </td><td>CTS $^{\text{2}}$ </td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>GND</td><td>DSR $^{\text{1}}$ </td><td>SG $^{\text{1}}$ </td><td>DCD $^{\text{1}}$ </td><td>DTR $^{\text{1}}$ </td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>GND</td><td>FG $^{\text{1}}$ </td><td>TX $^{\text{1}}$ </td><td>RX $^{\text{1}}$ </td><td>RTS $^{\text{1}}$ </td><td>CTS $^{\text{1}}$ </td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>Pin</td><td>Z</td><td>A</td><td>B</td><td>C</td><td>D</td><td>E</td><td>F</td></tr></table>

åPort A çPort B éPort C

# RS-232

FG: Frame Ground TX: Transmit Data

RX: Receive Data

RTS: Request to Send CTS: Clear to Send

DSR: Data Set Ready

SG: Signal Ground DCD: Data Carrier Detect

DTR: Data Terminal Ready

# RS-422

TXD+: Transmit Data Positive

TXD-: Transmit Data Negative

RXD+: Receive Data Positive

RXD-: Receive Data Negative

# RS-485

N+: Data Signal Positive

N-: Data Signal Negative

# R-3534 Rear IO Daughter Board

The R-3534 rear I/O daughter board provides a rear I/O connection transition, the connector and cable used in the rear is the same as the front.

DIP Switch and Jumper Setting

<table><tr><td>SW1</td><td>ON</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>SW1-1</td><td>Card1</td><td>Card2</td></tr><tr><td>SW1-4</td><td>RS-422</td><td>RS-485</td></tr></table>

The JP1 is for the RS422 terminator and the JP2 is for the RS-485 terminator. The terminator is ON while the jumper is ON

# 1.3 Overview of cPCI-3538

# 1.3.1 What is cPCI-3538?

The cPCI-3538 is an enhanced eight ports serial communication card used for cPCI platform. It includes a PGA, which supports the serial communication controller, and a 62-pin connector which connects external I/O port on the front panel or the rear IO.

The expansion cable has eight standard DB25 connectors and one DB62 connector to connect to cPCI-3538 interface card. User may also use one DB62 to DB62 cable to connect between one cPCI-3538 and C588XB for providing 8 channel isolated RS-232/422/485 interface.

The R-3538 transition board can support rear IO connection by using one DB62 connector.

# 1.3.2 Feature of cPCI-3538

ß 32-bit CompactPCI form factor
PCI Rev.2.1 Plug and Play
IRQ and IO address automatically assigned by PCI plug-and-play
8 communication ports intelligent buffer
High Speed Communication (max. 115200 bps)
Suitable for modems, data display, data collection,

telecommunication

Supports up to 2 cards/8 ports per system
Supports DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98, and Window NT operation system
Optional isolated RS-232/422/485 interface for each port independently by C888XB

# 1.3.3 Specification of cPCI-3538

Compliant with PCI Spec.2.1
Serial communication controller:
16C550A compatible
1.8432 \~ 7.3728 MHz
System IO mapping:
Assigned by PCI BIOS
Shared IRQ
Flow control
Xon/Xoff control
RTS/CTS control
Port Capability:
8 independent RS-232C compatible ports
Optional external C588XB box for extending to 8 isolated RS-232/422/485 port
Max. port per system: 16 (2 card)
Baud rate: Each port can be configured to 50\~115,200 bps
Operation System Compatibility: DOS, Windows 3.1, and Windows 95/98/NT
Connector: DB62 female connector
Cable: External cable with 8 standard DB25 male connector
Operating temperature: $0 \sim 5 5 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }$
Storage temperature: -20 \~ 65 °C
Humidity: 10% \~ 95%, non-condensing
Dimension: 160 x 100 mm2 (6.3 x 3.9 in.2) 3U
Power consumption: +5V @ 1400mA typical

# 1.3.4 Connector Pin Assignment of cPCI-3538

DB62 female connector pin assignment for cPCI-3538.

<table><tr><td>DB62 Pin No.</td><td>Signal Name</td><td>DB62 Pin No.</td><td>Signal Name</td><td>DB62 Pin No.</td><td>Signal Name</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>TXD1(OUT)</td><td>22</td><td>TXD2(OUT)</td><td>43</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>RXD1(IN)</td><td>23</td><td>RXD2(IN)</td><td>44</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>RTS1(OUT)</td><td>24</td><td>RTS2(OUT)</td><td>45</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>CTS1(IN)</td><td>25</td><td>CTS2(IN)</td><td>46</td><td>TXD4(OUT)</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>DSR1(IN)</td><td>26</td><td>DSR2(IN)</td><td>47</td><td>RXD4(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>DTR1(OUT)</td><td>27</td><td>DTR2(OUT)</td><td>48</td><td>RTS4(OUT)</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>DCD1(IN)</td><td>28</td><td>DCD2(IN)</td><td>49</td><td>CTS4(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>TXD3(OUT)</td><td>29</td><td>TXD7(OUT)</td><td>50</td><td>DSR4(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>RXD3(IN)</td><td>30</td><td>RXD7(IN)</td><td>51</td><td>DTR4(OUT)</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>RTS3(OUT)</td><td>31</td><td>RTS7(OUT)</td><td>52</td><td>DCD4(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>CTS3(IN)</td><td>32</td><td>CTS7(IN)</td><td>53</td><td>TXD8(OUT)</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>DSR3(IN)</td><td>33</td><td>DSR7(IN)</td><td>54</td><td>RXD8(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>DTR3(OUT)</td><td>34</td><td>DTR7(OUT)</td><td>55</td><td>RTS8(OUT)</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>DCD3(IN)</td><td>35</td><td>DCD7(IN)</td><td>56</td><td>CTS8(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>TXD5(OUT)</td><td>36</td><td>TXD6(OUT)</td><td>57</td><td>DSR8(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>RXD5(IN)</td><td>37</td><td>RXD6(IN)</td><td>58</td><td>DTR8(OUT)</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>RTS5(OUT)</td><td>38</td><td>RTS6(OUT)</td><td>59</td><td>DCD8(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>CTS(IN)</td><td>39</td><td>CTS6(IN)</td><td>60</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>DSR5(IN)</td><td>40</td><td>DSR6(IN)</td><td>61</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>DTR5(OUT)</td><td>41</td><td>DTR6(OUT)</td><td>62</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>DCD5(IN)</td><td>42</td><td>DCD6(IN)</td><td>--</td><td>--</td></tr></table>

DB25 male connector pin assignment in cPCI-3538 module for RS-232 interface (port A\~H).

<table><tr><td>DB25 Pin No.</td><td>Signal Name</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>TXD(OUT)</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>RXD(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>RTS(OUT)</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>CTS(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>DSR(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>DCD(IN)</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>DTR(OUT)</td></tr></table>

J2 connector pin assignment in cPCI-3538 module for RS-232/422/485 interface.

<table><tr><td>22</td><td>GND</td><td>GA4</td><td>GA3</td><td>GA2</td><td>GA1</td><td>GA0</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>GND</td><td>DSR8</td><td>DCD8</td><td>DTR8</td><td>RTS8</td><td>CTS8</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>GND</td><td>FG8</td><td>TX8</td><td>RX8</td><td>SG8</td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>GND</td><td>FG7</td><td>TX7</td><td>RX7</td><td>SG7</td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>GND</td><td>DSR7</td><td>DCD7</td><td>DTR7</td><td>RTS7</td><td>CTS7</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>GND</td><td>DSR6</td><td>DCD6</td><td>DTR6</td><td>RTS6</td><td>CTS6</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>GND</td><td>FG6</td><td>TX6</td><td>RX6</td><td>SG6</td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>GND</td><td>FG5</td><td>TX5</td><td>RX5</td><td>SG5</td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>GND</td><td>DSR5</td><td>DCD5</td><td>DTR5</td><td>RTS5</td><td>CTS5</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>GND</td><td>DSR4</td><td>DCD4</td><td>DTR4</td><td>RTS4</td><td>CTS4</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>GND</td><td>FG4</td><td>TX4</td><td>RX4</td><td>SG4</td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>GND</td><td>FG3</td><td>TX3</td><td>RX3</td><td>SG3</td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>GND</td><td>DSR3</td><td>DCD3</td><td>DTR3</td><td>RTS3</td><td>CTS3</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>GND</td><td>DSR2</td><td>DCD2</td><td>DTR2</td><td>RTS2</td><td>CTS2</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>GND</td><td>FG2</td><td>TX2</td><td>RX2</td><td>SG2</td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>GND</td><td>FG1</td><td>TX1</td><td>RX1</td><td>SG1</td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>GND</td><td>DSR1</td><td>DCD1</td><td>DTR1</td><td>RTS1</td><td>CTS1</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>Pin</td><td>Z</td><td>A</td><td>B</td><td>C</td><td>D</td><td>E</td><td>F</td></tr></table>

# RS-232

FG: Frame Ground

TX: Transmit Data

RX: Receive Data

RTS: Request to Send

CTS: Clear to Send

DSR: Data Set Ready

SG: Signal Ground

DCD:Data Carrier Detect

DTR: Data Terminal Ready

# R-3538 Rear IO Daughter Board

The R-3538 rear I/O daughter board provides a rear I/O connection transition, the connector and cable used in the rear are the same as the front.

# 2

# Installation

This chapter describes the configurations of the serial communication module. At first, the contents in the package and unpacking information that you should care about are described. The serial communication modules are plug-and-play and very easy to install into cPCI system.

# 2.1 What You Have

In addition to this User's Manual, the package includes the following items:

• cPCI-3534/3538 Serial Communication Interface Module
• Expansion Cable
• R-3534/3538 Rear IO Daughter Board (For the rear I/O version)
• “ADLink All-in-One Compact Disc” or Disks

If any of these items is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product. Save the shipping materials and carton in case you want to ship or store the product in the future.

# 2.2 Unpacking

Your serial communication module contains sensitive electronic components that can be easily damaged by static electricity.

The module should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the anti -static mat.

Inspect the module carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your module. Be sure there are no shipping and handing damages on the module before processing.

After opening the module carton, extract the system module and place it only on a grounded anti-static surface component side up.

Again inspect the module for damage. Press down on all the socket IC's to make sure that they are properly seated. Do this only with the module place on a firm flat surface.

Note: DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE MODULE IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.

You are now ready to install your cPCI Module.

# 2.3 Installation Procedure

1. Turn off your computer
2. Turn off all accessories (printer, modem, monitor, etc.) connected to computer.
3. Select a cPCI slot.
4. Before handling the serial communication module, discharge any static buildup on your body by touching the metal case of the computer. Hold the edge and do not touch the components.
5. Position the module into the cPCI slot you selected.
6. Secure the module in place of the system.

# 2.4 Hardware Configuration

The serial communication module has plug and play component, the card can requests memory usage (I/O port locations) of the card which is assigned by system BIOS. The address assignment is done on a board-by-board basis for all serial communication cards in the system. The jumper SW1-1 for cPCI-3534 and the JP1 for cPCI-3538 is used for the system to recognize the first or second card of the same model in the system if there are two cards of the same on board.

# 2.5 Software Installation

# 2.5.1 Windows NT Installation

Once Windows NT system has been started, login using an account with administrative right.

1. Start the [Control Panel] applet by double clicking the icon in the [Program Managers] main group
2. In the [Control Panel] applet, double click [Network] icon to bring up the Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA).
3. Within the NCPA, select the [Add Adaptor] button, a list of possible adaptors should be displayed. Go to the end of this list and select &lt;Other&gt; requires disk from manufacturer.
4. When prompted for the path, specify the drive and directory where the NCPA can find the new driver for the card you install.

For cPCI-3534, we may specify as follow: X:\NuCOM\CPCI3534\NT4

For C588, we may specify as follow: X:\NuCOM\CPCI3538\NT4 ( Where X indicates CD-ROM drive )

5. Now, you can follow the configuration dialog boxes to install the driver.
6. In the default condition, the TTY port is given name from “COM3”. User can specify the start “COM” port number in installation procedure.

7. We can install up to two same type serial communication cards in one NT system.
8. When you need to install two same type serial communication cards in one NT system, you must confirm to let one card’s SW1-1 is ON while the other card’s SW1-1 is OFF for cPCI-3534 and JP1 is ON while the other card’s JP1 is OFF for cPCI-3538.
9. The card with switch ON will have low COM port number. The card with switch OFF will have higher COM port number follow the card with switch ON.
10.If you install two the same type serial communication modules with switch ON or OFF simultaneously, we can not confirm that both cards will active properly.
11.If you install multiple cards in one NT system simultaneously, please confirm that the COM port number assigned do not overlap for different card. Or you may have improperly operation in your system.
12.For easy to maintain NT system’s COM port number, we suggest that you must set the switch ON for the first card to be installed in NT system.
13.After you install the driver, you need to reboot your PC, then you can have more COM port available.
14.If you had installed our NT driver in your system before, you might remove this driver firstly, then you can install our new version driver. Or you might have some problem in your system.

# 2.5.2 Windows 95/98 Installation

Once Windows 95/98 system has been started, the plug & play function in 95/98 system will find the new serial communication card. If this is the first time to install serial communication card in your Windows 95/98 system, you will be informed to install the driver. Please follow the instruction message to input the COM port number starting value for the first and second cards.

Because the resource will be a ssigned by PCI BIOS, it is not easy to check which card is first or second from resource. So the switch will play the role for system to fix the COM port number for each card.

After you had installed the driver, you might be informed to have new hardware found. You do not have to install the driver again, Windows 95/98 will add the COM port automatically.

1. You can install up to two cPCI-3534/3538 cards in one 95/98 system.

2. When you need to install two same type cards in one 95/98 system, you must confirm to let one card’s switch is ON, and the other card’s switch is OFF.

3. The card with switch ON will have COM port number assigned for first card. The card with switch OFF will have COM port number assigned for second card.

4. If you install two the same type serial communication cards with switch ON or OFF simultaneously, we can not confirm that both cards will active properly.

5. If you install multiple cards in one 95/98 system simultaneously, please confirm that the COM port number assigned does not overlap for different card. Or you may have improperly operation in your system.

6. For easy to maintain 95/98 system’s COM port number, we suggest that you must set the switch ON for the first card to be installed in 95/98 system.

7. The serial communication card can be used in interrupt shared mode. PCI BIOS will assign IRQ for each serial communication card. For multi-card application, we can just share one IRQ in each card, but you must confirm that one system may have minimum one IRQ left for P&P function. If there are no IRQ left to be assigned to serial communication card, you might have wrong operation.

# Product Warranty/Service

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This warranty shall not apply to equipment that has been previously repaired or altered outside our plant in any way as to, in the judgment of the manufacturer, affect its reliability. Nor will it apply if the equipment has been used in a manner exceeding its specifications or if the serial number has been removed.

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