Digi BL1800 user manual Introduction, Features

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1. INTRODUCTION

The Jackrabbit is a high-performance, C-programmable single- board computer with a compact form factor. A Rabbit® 2000 microprocessor operating at 29.5 MHz provides fast data pro- cessing.

1.1 Features

•29.5 MHz clock

•24 CMOS-compatible I/O

•3 analog channels: 1 A/D input, 2 PWM D/A outputs

•4 high-power outputs (factory-configured as 3 sinking and 1 sourcing)

•4 serial ports (2 RS-232 or 1 RS-232 with RTS/CTS, 1 RS-485, and 1 CMOS- compatible)

•6 timers (five 8-bit timers and one 10-bit timer)

•128K SRAM, 256K flash EPROM

•Real-time clock

•Watchdog supervisor

•Voltage regulator

•Backup battery

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Contents Programmable Single-Board Computer Jackrabbit BL1800 Digi International Inc TrademarksTable of Contents Index Schematics Introduction FeaturesDevelopment and Evaluation Tools Jackrabbit FeaturesOnline Documentation How to Use This ManualAdditional Product Information Emissions CE ComplianceImmunity Interfacing the Jackrabbit to Other Devices SafetyDesign Guidelines General Jackrabbit BL1800 Getting Started Development Kit ContentsDevelopment Hardware Connections Attach Jackrabbit to Prototyping Board BoardAssemble AC Adapter Connect Programming CableConnect Power Installing Dynamic C Run a Sample Program TroubleshootingTechnical Support Where Do I Go From Here?Real-Time Clock BL1800 SubsystemsHeaders Jackrabbit PinoutsDigital Inputs Digital Inputs/OutputsHV3 Sourcing Output Digital OutputsConfigurable High-Current Output Changing HV3 to a Sinking Output Bidirectional I/OA/D Converter Schematic Diagram of A/D ConverterJackrabbit BL1800 D/A Converters Schematic Diagram of D/A Converters1 DA1 V ⋅ 1 e RCTypical DA1 Voltages for Various Duty Cycles Typical DA0 Voltages for Various Duty Cycles 2 DA0User’s Manual 2 RS-485 Serial Communication1 RS-232 Ground recommended 485 R16 Programming PortUser’s Manual Programming Cable Changing Between Program Mode and Run ModeFlash Eprom MemorySram Clock Doubler Other HardwareExternal Interrupts Spectrum Spreader Jackrabbit BL1800 An Overview of Dynamic C Software ReferenceJackrabbit BL1800 Jackrabbit Sample Programs Sample ProgramsSample Program DEMOJR1.C DEMOJR1.CWatch Expression Break Point Single-SteppingWatching Variables Dynamically Summary of FeaturesEditing the Program User’s Manual Other Sample Programs Illustrating Digital I/O R/W pin and DB0-DB3 on 3 RS-232 Serial Communication Sample Programs 4 RS-485 Serial Communication Sample Program Cooperative Multitasking Int vswitch Advantages of Cooperative Multitasking 1 I/O Drivers Jackrabbit Function CallsVoid digOutint channel, int value Void anaOutint channel, int value Void anaInint channel, int *value Serial Communication Drivers Add-On Modules Upgrading Dynamic CPatches and Bug Fixes Appendix A. Specifications Figure A-1shows the mechanical dimensions for the Jackrabbit Electrical and Mechanical SpecificationsTable A-1. Jackrabbit Board Specifications Exclusion Zones Exclusion ZoneFigure A-3. User Board Footprint for Jackrabbit Figure A-4. Location of Jackrabbit Configurable Positions Jumper ConfigurationsTable A-2. Jackrabbit Jumper Configurations Conformally coated area Conformal CoatingJackrabbit Use of Rabbit 2000 Parallel PortsTable A-3. Jackrabbit Pinout Configurations PD0 PD1 Jackrabbit BL1800 Appendix B. Prototyping Board Prototyping Board Overview Jackrabbit Connectors User LEDs BuzzerPrototyping Board Features Top Side Mechanical Dimensions and LayoutTop Side Using the Prototyping BoardRelay Demonstration BoardExisting Top Side Prototyping BoardPE0 VCC HV0 SM1 SM0 HV2 Stat Jackrabbit BL1800 Power Supplies Appendix C. Power ManagementDcin Current mA 950 mA·h = 5.4 years 20 µA Batteries and External Battery ConnectionsFigure C-5shows the Jackrabbit battery backup circuitry Battery Backup CircuitReset Generator Power to Vram SwitchChip Select Circuit Figure C-7shows a schematic of the chip select circuitJackrabbit BL1800 SMODE0 SMODE1 IndexRABDB01.C RABDB02.C Schematics