B&B Electronics RS-422 Setup Inspection, Before Starting…, Device Driver Setting for RS-485 Mode

Chapter 2: Setup

Inspection

Your 3PCIO1 serial card was tested for proper operation before packaging. It should be in perfect mechanical and electrical condition upon receipt.

CAUTION: 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.

•Avoid touching the gold connectors or other parts on the card except as necessary to set the configuration jumpers.

•Remove AC power from the computer before inserting the card.

•Retain the ESD bag for handling the card. 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 Mode desired.

Device Driver Setting for RS-485 Mode:

After driver installation, set DTR Operation to RS-485 Mode.

See Chapter 4, Setting Driver Options.

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