BlueStorm/LP Installation Guide, Connect Tech Inc.
Hardware Installation
Installing the BlueStorm/LP into your system
Turn the power off to your computer and open it to expose the expansion slots (consult your system’s documentation for more information about this procedure).
Choose an available PCI expansion slot, remove the expansion slot cover and insert the BlueStorm/LP adapter, pushing down gently until the board seats fully in the slot. Secure the BlueStorm/LP to the computer chassis.
Hardware Configuration
Interrupts and Memory Address Selection
The BlueStorm/LP is a PCI card, so the host computer’s BIOS will automatically set interrupts and memory addresses when you reboot after installation.
Electrical Interfaces
RS-422/485 Electrical Interface
The BlueStorm/LP
Full Duplex Mode
In this mode, TxD+/- & RxD+/- are being driven to a known level all the time. This mode is typically used in
Half Duplex Mode
In this mode the TxD+/- line driver is enabled only when data is transmitted and RxD+/- is disabled when data is being transmitted. This mode is typically used in either
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