B&B Electronics 3PCIOU4 - Quick Start Guide User Manual
Quick start guide
Documentation Number 3PCI-MIPort -0712qsg
PN6411-rev002
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RS-232/422/485 DIP Switch Settings
RS-422/485 DIP Switch Settings
MIPort
™ Universal PCI Cards
Models: 3PCIU2, 3PCIU4, 3PCIU8
3PCIOU1, 3PCIOU2, 3PCIOU4
Model: ES1A
Quick Start Guide
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Caution: Ensure your PC is powered OFF before
installing the MIPort™ PCI Card.
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Caution: Use ESD Precautions for safe handling.
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Configure the serial mode for each port. DIP Switch
settings are shown on the left. Refer to the manual for
detailed information.
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Install the MIport™ in a PCI Expansion Slot.
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MIPort™ Universal PCI Card
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Printed version of this Quick Start Guide
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CD ROM containing software and a comprehensive manual
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Depending on model, a cable and/or expansion slot bracket
may be included. Refer to the MIPort Datasheet.
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ALOG100/ALOG110 module.
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In Windows, open the System Properties dialog box.
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On the Hardware Tab, select Device Manager.
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Expand the Ports List (COM & LPT), double click
the name of the port you want to configure.
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On the Port Properties dialog box, click the Port
Settings tab.The dialog box will display the current
settings for bits per second, data bits, parity, stop bits
and flow control.
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Click Advanced. The Advanced Port Settings dialog
box will appear. Under RTS Control, click Normal for
RS-232 Mode and RS-485 Mode for RS-485 Mode.
RTS Control can be in either mode for RS-422.
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Read this entire section before continuing.
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Boot the PC.
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Insert the driver CD. The CD contains drivers for
Windows 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2K, 2003 Server, XP, Vista, and
Linux 2.4
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Wait until the new hardware is detected and follow the
instructions in the Add New Hardware Wizard.
NOTE: Drivers are contained on the CD. Do not have
Windows attempt to locate them on the Windows Web
Site.
NOTE: A dialog box may appear stating that the
drivers do not contain the Windows XP Logo. Select
“Continue Anyway.”
NOTE: Drivers will be installed for the card AND each
port on the card. DO NOT ABORT OR CANCEL
INSTALLATION BEFORE ALL PORTS ARE
INSTALLED.
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See Chapter 9 and Appendix C of the manual for more
details.
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Create loopback plugs or short TD and RD on RS-
232 connector for each port. See step 8 for pinout.
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Install and run Comtest (included with the CD).
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Open the COM number that was created in step 3
for each port and send data.
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If you are able to receive data, installation is
complete. If not, double check the installation.