RCA RMB-167 - Manual (Page 10)

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3 START-UP
3.1 Connections, Jumper Settings
1. Connect your RIGEL board to the PC host via a serial cable.
2. Connect the board to a power supply.
The red LED will come on if power is connected correctly
3. Check to make sure jumpers are the correct position. There are two jumpers, one in
position P0.4 the other in P0.6. This is the default configuration for the RMB-167 and the
board will be populated this way from the manufacturer.
3.2 Software Initialization
Run the READS166 host driver by selecting Start | Programs | READS166. You may also start
READS166 by double clicking on the READS166 short cut icon if installed.
3.3 Serial Number
3.3.1 Demo Version
When you run the READS166 software a pop-up registration box will open asking for your serial
and customer numbers. If you are using the demo
version of the software you may press CANCEL
and the box will disappear and the About Box will
appear. Press the OK button in the About Box and
the software will run in the Demo mode. The demo
mode limits the size of the files you can compile to
about 8K.
3.3.2 Full Version
If you’ve purchased the READS166 software a
registration sheet with the serial number and customer number will be included with the
READS166 User’s Guide. When you run the READS software insert these numbers in the correct
boxes, press OK and then press OK in the About Box. Your software is registered and ready to
use.
3.4 Configuring READS166 and Initiating Host-to-Board Communications
1. Press the Projects | Options | Project Properties | HW Configuration to select the
board you are using from the list. Or using the Tools | Hardware Configuration menu
command, choose the name of the board you are using from the board list which appears.