Orbit PCI Mk 2 Network Card User Manual
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1. 4 Orbit Software Index 5 Setting up the Orbit Measurement System 11 Orbit Introduction 3 da KG ny Kala 11 Connecting the Orbit Network 11 System Power Requirements 11 PC s 5V Power Supply Capacity 11 Orbit Network Voltage Drop 13 Galing AA AAP 15 6 Orbit Network Card Specification 16 Electrical a adan muka Nanana 2344 8 Halad 16 9 way D type pin socket designations 16 ORBIT Network a 17 Return of Goods Part No 502566 Issue 4 1 0 Introduction Introduction The Orbit PCI Mk 2 Network Card provides an interface to two Solartron Orbit Networks As well as being fully compatible with the Mk 1 card it can be used with dynamic modules to take readings at up to 3906 4k readings per second The card is designed to fit into a PCI slot on a computer motherboard It has full Plug amp Play capabilities This Manual This manual describes the installation and preparation of the Orbit PCI Mk 2 Network Card and the installation of the software drivers 1 0 Introduction Safety Summary Terms in this manual WARNING statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the equipment or other property Symbols in this manual A This symbol indic2. Orbit Network Card Installed in PC Must be within 4 75 V dc and 5 25 V dc 5 0 Setting up the Orbit Measurement System m D Part No 502566 Issue 4 5 0 Setting up the Orbit Measurement System Cabling For higher speed applications it is recommended that enhanced Orbit cables are used to avoid any reduction in performance Contact your local supplier for additional information 5 0 Setting up the Orbit Measurement System m 9 Part No 502566 Issue 4 6 0 Orbit Network Card Specification Orbit Network Card Specification Electrical Power Consumption 120 mA max no Orbit Modules connected RS485 serial two wire differential Dual channel 9 way sub D sockets fitted to PC card Network terminator 120R between 2 and 3 of 9 way D type Parallel connected 9 way D type connectors male and female are pin to pin connected on the network 9 way D type pin socket designations 1 Not used 2 RS485 A 3 RS485 B 4 OV 5 OV 6 0 Orbit Network Card Specification O 0 N O Channel 1 5V 2 3 pint 5V 5V OV La Channel 2 H Pin1 Part No 502566 Issue 4 6 0 Orbit Network Card Specification Orbit Network The Orbit Measurement System communicates with multiple Orbit Modules via an RS485 multi drop network Communications Method Asynchronous half duplex poll response 1075 k Baud amp 1 5 M Baud Data Byte Structure 1 start 8 data 1 odd parity 1 st
3. compatible system Installing the Software The Orbit Support Pack for Windows software must be installed BEFORE FITTING any Orbit PCI Network Card s in to the computer Installing the Orbit Support Pack for Windows Software To install the software follow the steps below 1 Insert the Orbit Measurement System Software amp Documentation CD into the appropriate drive 2 Using Windows Start button select Run 3 Select Browse and look for SETUP EXE on the CD ROM drive Select and click OK 2 0 Software Installation s 4 Part No 502566 Issue 4 2 0 Software Installation 4 Follow the on screen instructions until the InstallShield Wizard Completed window is displayed i Orbit Support Pack for Windows InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Completed The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Orbit Support Pack for Windows Click Finish to exit the wizard Select Finish 5 Shut down the computer and fit the Orbit PCI Network Card refer to section 3 0 Installation of the Hardware 6 Windows will detect the Orbit PCI Network Card and automatically install the driver software Refer to the readme txt file for details of where the Orbit Support Pack for Windows files are installed onto your system 2 0 Software Installation 9 Part No 502566 Issue 4 3 0 Hardware Installation Precautions Before hanaling the Orbit PCI Network Card read the following information Static Electricit
4. ates where applicable cautionary or other information is to be found Part No 502566 Issue 4 1 0 Introduction WARNINGS Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere To avoid explosion do not operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere NOTES This equipment contains no user serviceable parts This equipment must be returned to a Solartron Dealer for all service and repair Low Voltage This equipment operates at below the SELV and is therefore outside the scope of the Low Voltage Directive 1 0 Introduction PC System Requirements PC Hardware Requirements e Personal or Multimedia computer with a Pentium processor running at 7OOMHz or above with 128 MB or more RAM e One available PCI slot e Microsoft Windows 32 bit operating system Windows 98 Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows NT4 SP6 or later e VGA or higher resolution video adaptor Super VGA 256 colour recommended e Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device Carton Contents The Orbit PCI Network Card is supplied in a carton with the following accompanying items e Cable 2 metre long 9 way D Type plug to socket e 9 Way D Type Terminator plug e Driver and installation software e This operating manual Part No 502566 Issue 4 2 0 Software Installation Overview Sections 2 and 3 will guide you through the steps required to prepare and install the Orbit PCI Network Card in a personal or multimedia computer or a
5. ment System Orbit Network Voltage Drop All Orbit Modules are designed to work from a supply voltage of 4 75 V dc to 5 25 V dc and care must be taken to ensure that all modules especially those furthest from the power supply have the correct working voltage applied When being used with a PC power supply it is unlikely that the upper voltage limit will be exceeded but the possibility of Orbit Module voltages dropping below the lower voltage limit can exist Connecting cable length and resistance will contribute to a drop in voltage If any doubt exists a digital voltmeter should be used to check the voltage at the last Orbit Module in the Orbit Network This can be done by removing the terminator plug and measuring the voltage between pins 6 and 9 on the socket as shown below If the voltage is below 4 75 V dc a power supply PSIM may be required 5 0 Setting up the Orbit Measurement System Part No 502566 Issue 4 5 0 Setting up the Orbit Measurement System n e ta 2 RS485 A Up to 310rbit 3 RS485 B Modules per 4 0V channel 5 0V ARA AAA Za 8 5V 9 0V 1 No connection 5
6. nt interface to the Orbit Measurement System See the Orbit COM Library Programmers Guide for further information 4 0 Orbit Software rr 9 Part No 502566 Issue 4 4 0 Orbit Software Orbit Network Explorer Multiple Orbit PCI Network Card s will be listed in Orbit Network Explorer as shown below OrbitPCICard1 Channel1 OrbitPCICard1 Channel2 OrbitPCICard2 Channel1 OrbitPCICard2 Channel2 etc Physically this means that PCICard1 will be the Orbit PCI Network Card nearest the PC PSU Power Supply Unit PCICard2 will be the next Orbit PCI Network Card fitted and so on Cards do not have to be fitted in adjacent PCI slots NOTE If there is an Orbit ISA Network Card fitted it will be listed as shown below OrbitCard1 Channel1 OrbitCard1 Channel2 etc 4 0 Orbit Software rr D Part No 502566 Issue 4 5 0 Setting up the Orbit Measurement System Orbit Introduction This section gives some basic information on the connection of the various components of an Orbit Measurement Network It is assumed that an Orbit PCI Network Card has been installed in a PC and that this PC will be used to provide power to the Orbit Network Connecting the Orbit Network The Orbit Network must be fully connected before switching on the PC or other power supply Using the 9 way D type cable provided connect between the appropriate channel on the Orbit Network Card and the Orbit Module s An example Orbit Network is shown below System Po
7. op bit Reading rate of up to 3906 readings per second Max Number of Orbit Modules 31 addressed per channel 62 per PC card Max Cards per System 6 off Orbit Network Cards giving Max 372 Orbit Modules 6 0 Orbit Network Card Specification D Part No 502566 Issue 4
8. place 3 0 Hardware Installation ou Part No 502566 Issue 4 3 0 Hardware Installation 5 Replace the computer s cover and turn the power on 6 Windows will detect the Orbit PCI Network Card s and automatically install the driver software 3 0 Hardware Installation PP Part No 502566 Issue 4 4 0 Orbit Software After installing the Orbit Support Pack for Windows the following components will have been loaded on the computer e A dynamic link library Orbit IF dil that provides the interface between a 32 bit application and the Orbit Network via a Solartron Orbit PCI Network Card Orbit ISA Network Card and the RS232 Interface Module The DLL supports most of the popular computer programming languages e The Orbit Network Registration program OrbitRegistration exe which allows you to register your Orbit Controller hardware RS232 Interface Module or Orbit ISA Network Card The Orbit Network Registration program does not have to be run when using the Orbit PCI Network card This program is activated using the Start menu at any time e Orbit Network Explorer OrbitExplorer exe This is a simple application program that allows the user to test each of the Orbit commands with a network of probes and to observe how the probes respond to these commands You can also use this application to give you confidence that your Orbit system is operating correctly e The Orbit COM Library which gives a language independe
9. wer Requirements Because the Orbit Network obtains its power from the PC the following factors should be taken into account to ensure correct operation If this is not possible consult your Solartron Dealer for advice PC s 5V Power Supply Capacity All PC s have a nominal 5 0 Volt regulated DC supply which is available to the Orbit Network This supply must have sufficient capacity to power the number of Orbit Modules required for the system Although most PC s will have enough power supply capacity it is worth checking the total system power requirement before switching the PC on Note that An Orbit Network with 62 Orbit Modules connected will require about 4 Amps typically 60 mA per Orbit Module plus 5 0 Setting up the Orbit Measurement System __ di Part No 502566 Issue 4 5 0 Setting up the Orbit Measurement System 120 MA for the Orbit Network Card For power requirements of individual Orbit components refer to sections relating to those modules Up to E 31Modules Mixed probe capability Channel 1 Channel 2 Simple installation Up to 31 Modules using T CON per Channel Orbit Network Card Up to 6 cards per PC 5 0 Setting up the Orbit Measurement System Part No 502566 Issue 4 5 0 Setting up the Orbit Measure
10. y solartron Orbit PCI Mk 2 Network Card metrology User Manual lt Part No 502566 Issue 4 Information in this document is subject to change without notice Companies names and data used in examples herein are fictitious unless noted otherwise No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express permission of Solartron Metrology 2004 Solartron Metrology Ltd All rights reserved Orbit is a registered trademark of Solartron Metrology Ltd Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows NT and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Plug amp Play registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other brand names product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders Part No 502566 Issue 4 Index 1 Introduction rr rela IPnissManual s roba pesi ca ha BAKA eke Safety Summary LL PC System Requirements Carton Contents maana ahat ile 2 Software Installation OVCIVIEW tesine lello PA MA BANNA AA Installing the Software Installing the Orbit Support Pack for Windows 3 Hardware Installation PIECAUTIOMS oa aa nA KA NA Pana lado eas Static Electricity ca naana ta a Am BN High Voltages 000 eee ee Card Installation
11. y The Orbit Network Card contains components which can be damaged by static electricity To reduce the risk of damage N to the card keep it in its conductive plastic packaging until it is required When fitting the card handle it by its free edges and do not touch the card edge connector High Voltages Before opening the cabinet of the computer switch the power off and disconnect the supply lead from the mains power h supply Do not operate the unit with the cover removed 3 0 Hardware Installation PP Q Part No 502566 Issue 4 3 0 Hardware Installation Card Installation The Orbit PCI Network Card is designed to be installed into a PCI slot on the computer motherboard Follow the steps below 1 Before fitting the Orbit PCI Network Card install the Orbit Support Pack for Windows Refer to section 2 0 Software Installation 2 Turn off the power and remove the cover For instructions on removing the outer casing or access panels refer to the user manual of the computer being used Be sure to follow any special instructions that may apply to installation of cards in the computer being used 3 Look for an empty PCI slot and remove the slot s blanking plate screw 4 Insert the Orbit PCI Network Card into one of the empty PCI slots of your computer Press firmly as you insert the card making certain the edge connector is seated in the slot Using previously removed screw refer to step 3 secure the Orbit Network card in
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