Remote Processing RPC-52 - Manual (Page 5)

CHAPTER 2 SETUP AND OPERATION
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Figure 2-1 Connector location and function
INTRODUCTION
The RPC-52 is ready to program as soon as you connect
it to a terminal or PC and apply power. T his chapter
describes what is needed to get a sign- on message and
begin programm ing.
R e qu ir e m e nt s f o r u p lo a di ng a nd d ow n lo a di ng p r og r a m s
are discu ssed. A "W here to go from here" section tells
you what chapters to refer to in order to use the various
capabilities of the RPC-52. Finally, a troubleshooting
section helps out on the most com mon pro blems.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
The RPC -52 is designed to handle a wide variety of
temperature ranges at low power. These characteristics
requir e using CM OS com ponents. CM OS is static
sensitive. T o avoid damaging these c omponents,
observe the following precautions before handling the
RPC-52.
1. Ground yourself before handling the RPC -52 or
plugging in cables. Static electricity
can easily arc through cables and to the card.
Simply touching your PC before you touch the
card can greatly reduce the amount of static.
2. Do not insert or remove components when
power is applied. While the ca rd is a + 5 volt
only system, other voltages generated on the
card, which affect other c omponents.
EQUIPMENT
You will need the following equipment to begin using the
RPC-52:
RPC-52 embedded controller
PC w ith a serial port and com munications
program (such as PC SmartLIN K)
or a
Terminal
VTC -9F ser ial cable
+ 5, 3 00 ma po wer su pply
Refer to Chapter 4, Serial Ports , for w iring information
to make your own serial cable.