B&B Electronics 3PCI2 - Manual (Page 10)

Documentation Number 3PCI2-0903 Manual Chapter 3 5
B&B Electronics Mfg Co – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104
B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Comm. Pk. – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445
Chapter 2: Setup
Inspection
Your 3PCI2 serial card was tested for proper operation before
packaging. It should be in perfect mechanical and electrical condition
upon receipt.
Before removing the card from the anti-static protective packaging:
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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.
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Avoid touching the gold connectors or other parts on the card
except as necessary to set the configuration jumpers.
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Remove AC power from the computer before inserting the card.
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Retain the ESD bag for handling the card.
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Save the packaging for storage or shipping.
Before Starting…
The card is normally pre-configured for RS-232 operation.
Check/Set 3 operating Mode/Jumpers for each port.
Device Driver Setting for RS-485 Mode:
After driver installation, set DTR Operation to RS-485 Mode.
See Chapter 4, Setting Driver Options.
CAUTION:
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
Use ESD precautions for safe handling.