PCI-COM422/4 Manual
Findbase.exe
DOS utility to determine an available base address for ISA bus , non-Plug-n-Play cards. Run this program once, before the hardware is installed in the computer, to determine an available address to give the card. Once the address has been determined, run the setup program provided with the hardware to see instructions on setting the address switch and various option selections.
Poly.exe
A generic utility to convert a table of data into an nth order polynomial. Useful for calculating linearization polynomial coefficients for thermocouples and other non-linear sensors.
Risc.bat
A batch file demonstrating the command line parameters of RISCTerm.exe.
RISCTerm.exe
A dumb-terminal type communication program designed for RS422/485 operation. Used primarily with Remote Data Acquisition Pods and our RS422/485 serial communication product line. Can be used to say hello to an installed modem. RISCTerm stands for Really Incredibly Simple Communications TERMinal.
Installing the Card
The PCI-COM422/4 card can be installed in a five-volt PCI-bus slot. Before installing the card, carefully read Chapter 3, Option Selection and configure the card according to your requirements. Our SETUP.EXE program will lead you through this process. The setup program does not set the options. You set them manually by jumpers on the card.
To Install the Card
1.Turn OFF computer power.
2.Remove the computer cover.
3.Install jumpers from either Chapter 3, Option Selection of this manual or the suggestions of our SETUP.EXE software program.
4.Install the card in an available PCI-bus slot. You may need to remove a backplate first. Note: The standard model PCI-COM422/4 includes one 25-pin connector on the card mounting bracket plus a breakout cable that terminates in four DB9 female connectors. Thus this unit requires one slot position.
5.Inspect for proper fit of the card and tighten screws. Make sure that the card mounting bracket is properly screwed into place and that there is a positive chassis ground.
6.Replace the computer cover and turn the computer ON.
7.Enter the CMOS setup program of your system and verify that the PCI Plug-and-Play option is set appropriately for your system. Systems running Windows95 (or any other PNP-compliant Operating System) should set the CMOS option to OS. Systems running under DOS, WindowsNT 3.51, Windows 3.1, or any other non-PNP-compliant Operating System should set the PNP CMOS option to BIOS or Motherboard. Save the option and continue booting the system.
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