B&B Electronics RS-422 manual Quick Start

Quick Start

CAUTION: ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE

1.Before removing the card from the anti-static protective packaging, discharge any static electricity on yourself.

2.Set the Operating Mode Jumpers to match the mode desired. Use the Jumper/Mode Table in Chapter 2.

3.Unplug the computer Power Cord to prevent accidentally turning the computer on during installation.

4.Install the Card, replace the cover.

5.Reconnect the Power Cord.

6.While power is off, connect your cables (or wait for Step 15)

7.Start the computer (as Administrator 2000/XP).

8.Insert the driver disc in your CD-ROM drive

9.Wait until new hardware is detected.

10.Proceed with Installation according to your Operating System. See Chapter 3.

11.Check for new com ports in Device Manager.

12.Select Driver Settings for DTR Control

13.Set Com number as needed.

14.Prepare your cable connections to match the connector pinouts. See Chapter 5 (RS-232) or Chapter 6 (RS-422/RS- 485).

15.Shut down the computer before connecting the cable.

16.Connect your cable.

17.Power up your computer.

18.Verify operation with your hardware.

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