B&B Electronics 3PCIU4 - Manual (Page 11)

General Information
Manual Documentation Number 3PCIoUx-1008 Chapter 1 5
Quick Start Guide
CAUTION:
This is an Electrostatic Sensitive Device. Use ESD precautions for safe
handling.
Before removing the card from the anti-static protective packaging:
- Discharge any static electricity buildup on your body by touching a large
grounded metal surface or the metal chassis on equipment connected to earth
ground by a 3-wire power cord. Use of a grounding wrist strap is recommended.
- Avoid touching the gold connectors or other parts on the card except when
necessary to set the configuration DIP switches.
- Remove AC power from the computer before inserting the card
1. Determine the interface requirements of your application, including:
a. Interface standard(s) (RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485)
b. Data transmission mode (Two-wire or four-wire)
c. Cable lengths, connectors, pinouts
Note: For information on cables and pinouts refer to Chapter 5 (RS-
232) or Chapter 6 (RS-422/RS-485).
2. Set the operating mode DIP switches to configure the
communications interface for the required interface standard and
transmit/receive mode.
Note: Refer to the DIP switch table in Chapter 2.
3. Shut down your computer. (You may want to unplug the computer
power cord to prevent accidentally turning the computer on during
installation.)
4. Install the PCI card in your computer and replace the cover.
5. Connect the cable(s) from the card to your peripheral device (Cable
also can be connected/changed later.)
6. Power up the computer
7. Insert the driver disc into your CD-ROM drive
8. Wait until new hardware is detected.
9. Follow the instructions in the Add New Hardware Wizard. (This
varies depending on your operating system.)
Note: Refer to Chapter 3.
10. Check for new COM ports in Device Manager.