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1. 4 16 Table 9 NT960 PCI SW1 factory settings se 4 30 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 viii Contents List of Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 NT960 PCI Host Adapter sese 1 5 ACM 16 module 1 6 ACM 16RJ module essere 1 8 ACM Flex16 module seen 1 10 Intellicon NT960 PCI 32 port configuration Problem summary ACM 16 Flex16 address switch block ACM 16RJ address switch block sss ACM Flex16 SLIM socket locations LED interface indicators ACM Flex16 Connection of one ACM 16 16RJ Flex16 module 2 13 Connection of three ACM 16 16RJ Flex16 modules 2 14 Connection of six ACM 16 16RJ Flex16 modules 2 15 RS 232 SLIM partial 4 10 RS 485 422 SLIM partial 4 13 RS 485 422 SLIM DIP switches Typical RS 485 circuit eec dee
2. Intel i960 Processor PCI Bridge Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM 16 The ACM 16 Asynchronous Communication Module is an external module that connects to the NT960 PCI Host Adapter via a high speed 37 pin external bus cable Figure 2 shows a top view of the ACM 16 The ACM 16 offers the following features 16 asynchronous RS 232 C serial ports Four CLCD1400 RISC like quad UARTS c w 12 bytes of receive and 12 bytes of transmit FIFO for each port Each port is individually programmable for baud rates up to 115 Kbps Each RS 232 port supports the following signals TxD RxD DTR DSR RTS CTS DCD RI Support for 5 to 8 data bits per character plus optional parity odd even no or forced parity and 1 or 2 Stop Bits Includes a 37 pin bus cable and an external power supply Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 1 6 Chapter 1 Introduction m Up to eight ACM 16 s ACM 16RJ s and or ACM Flex16 s can connect to an Intellicon NT960 PCI Host Adapter providing up to 128 serial ports Figure 2 ACM 16 module j External power supply D Power in Power out connector connector Power LED ACM 16 address switch Activity LED Traffic LED DB37 bus connector Intellicon NT960 ACM 16 Connect Tech Inc Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 7 Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM 16RJ The ACM 16RJ Asynchronous C
3. Terminals ERR m Es Ee Terminals N E Terminals Terminals 2 Printer Modem Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 1 12 Chapter 1 Introduction Intellicon NT960 PCI Software The NT960 PCI ships with software device drivers These device drivers provide support for multi port serial communications with different operating systems without the need for programming See Chapter 3 Software Installation for driver installation instructions for the different operating systems Customer Service Overview If you experience difficulties after reading the manual and using the product contact the Connect Tech reseller from which you purchased the product In most cases the reseller can help you with product installation and difficulties In the event that the reseller is unable to resolve your problem our highly qualified support staff can assist you Please refer to and complete the problem summary sheet found in Figure 6 before contacting us Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 13 Figure 6 Problem summary sheet Problem Description Connect Tech Product Description Product Revision no Product serial no No of serial ports IRQ selected Base address selected I O
4. sese Appendix E 20mA Current Loop Option sss 4 22 Installation erect ete tee toon o titu hehe 4 23 LED interface indicators sssssssseseeeeeree 4 23 20mA Current Loop iier tn Tor FREI RE a 4 24 Current Loop Cable Wiring essere 4 25 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Contents vii Chapter 4 Appendices continued Appendix F SLIM Insertion Removal eee ACM Flex16 back cover removal SEIM IDSeEUOT eec PEU SLIM removal re eerie Appendix G Factory Settings sess NT960 PCI Host ACM 16 ACM Flex16 ACM 16RJ Modules ACM 16 ACM Flex16 ACM 16RJ Address Setting 4 31 ACM Flex16 RS 485 SLIM options 4 34 List of Tables Table 1 ACM 16 Flex16 16RJ address settings 2 5 Table 2 NT960 PCI SW1 switch settings seen 2 10 Table 3 DB 9 pinouts ACM 16 224 5 Table 4 DB 9 pinouts ACM Flex16 4 6 Table 5 ACM Flex16 SLIM pinouts s d 7 Table 5 continued ACM Flex16 SLIM pinouts 14 8 Table 6 RJ 45 pinouts 6 4 9 Table 7 RS 485 422 SLIM port switch block relation 4 16 Table 8 RS 485 422 SLIM line load
5. 4 TD BG Do 49 RTS2 RTS A 2 TxD 2 5 id o TXDAQ Sd s fersa RISBG 2 RxbG 2 3 or oao Sd 53 RI2 CTS B 2 Psa _ Ground Signal ground uc E 5 fes L wo e a 4 65 DSR1 CISAOQ _ 66 RxDI TxDB I TxD 67 RTS RTSAQI TxDO pos TxDI TxD AG 69 CTS j RTSB I RxD DTRI RxDAO RI CTs Ground Signal ground Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendix B Connector Pinouts 4 9 ACM 16RJ Pinouts The ACM 16RJ provides RJ 45 modular connectors for each port For the RJ 45 pinout information please refer to Table 6 Table 6 RJ 45 pinouts ACM IGRJ ET uas No Signal Direction 3 sR 6 SR 8 DTR ouput 1 Pin 8 Technical Tip Please ensure that you terminate the DCD or CTS signals if your application does not use them The common way to do this is to connect DCD to DTR and or to connect CTS to RTS Failure to do so may result in a loss of a performance on your Intellicon NT960 PCI subsystem Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 4 10 Chapter 4 Appendix C RS 232 Option Appendix C RS 232 Option You may order the ACM Flex16 external module with RS 232 Serial Line Interface Modules SLIM The RS 232 SLIM offers the following features Each SLIM controls fou
6. Your Intellicon NT960 PCI subsystem boards may ship with diskettes that include README files Please examine these files for technical tips or release notes concerning installation and configuration of various device drivers and software utilities If you require further information please contact Connect Tech Customer Support Before installing the Intellicon NT960 PCI software device driver verify and note your switch and jumper settings for m The ACM 16 ACM 16RJ and ACM Flex16 module s address switch settings Technical Tips 1 Your NT960 PCI subsystem may ship with diskettes that include README files Please examine these files for technical tips or release notes concerning installation and configuration of various device drivers and software utilities Ifyou did not receive a driver diskette for your operating system or you require additional information please go to the Download Zone of the Support Center on the Connect Tech website for product manuals installation guides and device driver software Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendices Appendix A Specifications eene NT960 PCI Host Adapter Processor i PE m PCI Bus Interface mn eod ER dee eb Operating Environment Power Requirements seen DIMENSIONS regie ais NT960 PCI ACM 16 ACM 16RJ ACM Flex16 x Asynchronous Communication
7. ver 0 02 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 9 Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM Flex16 The ACM Flex16 Asynchronous Communication Module is an external module that connects to the NT960 PCI Host Adapter via a high speed 37 pin external bus cable Figure 4 shows a top view of the ACM Flex16 The ACM Flex16 offers the following features 16 asynchronous RS 232 C and or RS 485 422 and or 20mA Current Loop serial ports The RS 232 RS 485 422 and 20mA Current Loop electrical interfaces are on field upgradeable Serial Line Interface Modules SLIM This allows you to run different line interfaces on the ACM Flex16 at the same time Four CLCD1400 RISC like quad UARTS c w 12 bytes of receive and 12 bytes of transmit FIFO for each port Each port is individually programmable for baud rates up to 115 Kbps Each RS 232 port supports the following signals TxD RxD DTR DSR RTS CTS DCD RI Note ports 3 4 7 8 11 12 15 and 16 do not support the RI signal Each RS 485 422 port supports the following signals TxD RxD RTS CTS Each 20mA Current Loop port supports the following signals TxD RxD Support for 5 to 8 data bits per character plus optional parity odd even no or forced parity and 1 or 2 Stop Bits Includes a 37 pin bus cable and an external power supply Up to eight ACM 16 s ACM IGRJ s and or ACM Flex16 s can connect to an Intellicon NT960 PCI Host Adapter providing up to 128 serial ports Intellicon NT960 PCI User s M
8. 26 ACM Flex16 back cover removal 4 27 SLIM n EO e o HER 4 28 SLIM removal essent eren 4 29 Appendix G Factory Settings sse 4 30 NT960 PCI Host Adapter sess 4 30 ACM 16 ACM Flex16 ACM 16RJ Modules 4 31 ACM 16 ACM Flex16 ACM 16RJ Address Setting 4 31 ACM Flex16 RS 485 SLIM options 4 34 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendix A Specifications 4 1 Appendix A Specifications NT960 PCI Host Adapter Processor m Intel 1960 JX 32 bit RISC processor 33MHz Memory m 1MB of dual ported SRAM PCI Bus Interface m One 3 3V 5V or Universal PCI slot m Dual ported RAM interface Operating Environment Ambient temperature 0 70 C m Relative humidity 0 90 no condensing Air movement no requirement m Altitude 15 000 feet 5000 metres Power Requirements m 3 3 vdc 900 mA typical 1 2 A maximum 5 vdc 200 mA typical Dimensions m Length 14 70 cm m Height 10 60 cm m Width 1 50 cm m Weight 0 10 kg NT960 PCI ACM 16 ACM 16RJ ACM Flex16 Asynchronous Communication Module ACM 16 m Four CLCD1400 RISC like quad UARTs with 12 bytes of FIFO per channel on the chip m EIA RS232 C Interface m Sixteen RS 232 asynchronous ports with male DB 9 connectors W Ports configurable from 50 up to 115 Kbps m Programmable Baud
9. 485 422 SLIM to the ON up position for most RS 485 configurations Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendix D RS 485 422 Option 4 17 Line bias feature During the operation of a half duplex or multi drop RS 485 422 connection there are situations time intervals when there is NO generator station driving the wires that interconnect the various stations During these intervals the connection is susceptible to electrical interference from outside sources The RS 485 422 SLIM has fixed bias circuits to reduce the sensitivity to electrical interference when no generator station TxD and RTS is driving the cable These bias circuits force the receiver stations RxD and CTS into a known state Line load options RS 485 422 lines normally need some type of load to prevent an impedance mismatch that causes signal interference The RS 485 422 specification defines line termination loads placed on either end of a twisted pair cable segment Please refer to Figure 17 as an example of a typical circuit for a RS 485 application Figure 17 Typical RS 485 circuit Typical RS 485 Circuit Station A Station D Station B Station C where G generationg station R receiving station Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 4 18 Chapter 4 Appendix D RS 485 422 Option DIP switches S1 S2 S3 and S4 on the RS 485 422 SLIM allow you to select a generator station load and a recei
10. ACM Flex16 has LED indicators on its front panel to show you the electrical interface in use for a specific group of four ports When the LED is red the RS 485 422 interface is in use when it is green the RS 232 interface is in use and when it is amber the 20mA Current Loop interface is in use Please refer to Figure 10 for the location of these LED interface indicators Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 4 24 Chapter 4 Appendix E 20mA Current Loop Option 20mA Current Loop The 20mA Current Loop module provides optically isolated 20mA passive Current Loop interfaces for four ports For each port there is an optically isolated receiver and an optically Isolated transmitter Note Please refer to the Hewlett Packard Optoelectronics Manual Catalogue for a complete description of HPCL 4100 and HPCL 4200 specifications To implement a passive interface wire the transmitter and the receiver to an external current source Please refer to Figure 22 for a 20mA Current Loop cable wiring configuration between one port of a ACM Flex16 and another port of an external device WARNING There is a maximum loop resistance for a Current Loop circuit The calculation for Maximum Loop Resistance R is Max Ri Voc S X Vp 0 020 Note 1 S the number of stations in the loop TX s and RX s 2 Vp the voltage drop for the HP opto couplers on the SLIM V 2 3 V for the HPCL 4100 and HPCL 4200 When you use
11. RS 485 422 wiring diagram 8 wire sss 4 20 RS 485 422 wiring diagram 4 wire sss 4 20 RS 485 422 wiring diagram 2 4 21 20mA Current Loop partial schematic 4 22 Current Loop wiring diagram 4 4 25 ACM Flex16 back cover 4 27 SLIM insertion ACM Flex16 sess 4 28 SLIM removal ACM Flex16 sese 4 29 ACM 16 ACM Flex16 factory 4 32 ACM 16RJ factory setting sse 4 33 ACM Flex16 RS 485 SLIM settings esses 4 34 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction er rm rr E EVE ERUIT AEEA SAR 1 1 Manual Overview 1 2 Conventions amp Symbols 1 3 Product Overview cccccccccsscccsssecesseceeseeees 1 4 Intellicon NT960 PCI Host Adapter 1 4 Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM 16 we 1 5 Intellicon NT960 PCI 16 1 7 Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM Flex16 sse 1 9 Intellicon NT960 PCI Software Customer Service Overview RMA Overview Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Introduction This section contains an ov
12. capacitor Please refer to the examples following for these configuration options and their switch settings Examples 1 Thefollowing example shows the switch settings for Station A as per Figure 17 where TxD and RTS have a load of 150 2 switch blocks 1 S2 S3 or S4 PA Hus 23456 2 The following example shows the switch settings for Station B and Station C as per Figure 17 switch blocks 1 S2 S3 or S4 HHHHHE 23456 3 The following example shows the switch settings for Station D as per Figure 17 where RxD and CTS have a DC load of 150 switch blocks 1 S2 S3 or S4 HERRAR 23456 The following example shows the switch settings for Station D as per Figure 17 where the circuit is gt than 50 metres in length and RxD and CTS have an AC load of 150 Qin series with 50 nF switch blocks 1 S2 S3 or S4 23456 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 4 20 Chapter 4 Appendix D RS 485 422 Option RS 485 422 Cable Wiring You can wire your ACM Flex16 with the RS 485 422 option in various ways to communicate with RS 485 422 peripherals This section will describe a few examples of RS 485 422 cabling schemes Figures 18 19 and 20 describe 8 wire 4 wire and 2 wire cabling schemes between a port on the ACM Flex16 to a port on the RS 485 422 peripheral Figure 18 RS 485 422 wiring diagram 8 wire ACM Flex16 RS 485 peri
13. check the orientation and insertion depth Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendix F SLIM Insertion Removal 4 29 SLIM removal Figure 25 outlines the correct procedure for removing an RS 232 RS 485 422 and 20mA Current Loop Serial Line Interface Module SLIM Figure 25 SLIM removal ACM Flex 16 1 Using both hands place your thumbs on the clips that hold the SLIM into the socket and place your index fingers on the edge of the SLIM 2 Push outwards with your thumbs on the clips until the SLIM is released from the clips Your index fingers can then raise the SLIM past the clips The SLIM is then free to be removed from the ACM Flex16 board The force required to open the clips is small and the SLIM naturally springs upwards as soon as the clips are open wide enough If removal is difficult then you are probably trying to raise the SLIM before the clips are open Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 4 30 Chapter 4 Appendix G Factory Settings Appendix G Factory Settings This section summarizes the factory settings for the following Intellicon NT960 PCI hardware components m Intellicon NT960 PCI Host Adapter m Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM 16 ACM 16RJ and ACM Flex16 m ACMr Flex16 RS 485 SLIM WARNING Do not use a pencil to set the DIP switches as the lead graphite may short circuit the switch Contents Static Sensitive You
14. inserted into the socket 2 Press downward and sideways on the SLIM until it latches into the socket Do NOT force the SLIM the installation process requires a small force and should be very smooth and easy If you encounter resistance then re check the orientation and insertion depth Refer to Appendix F SLIM Insertion Removal regarding the removal of the ACM Flex16 back cover and the insertion of a SLIM To remove a SLIM from a connector follow these steps 1 Using both hands place your thumbs on the metal clips that hold the SLIM into the socket and place your index fingers on the edge of the SLIM 2 Pushoutwards with your thumbs on the metal clips until the SLIM is released from the clips Your index fingers can then raise the SLIM past the clips The SLIM is then free to be removed from the ACM Flex16 board The force required to open the metal clips is small and the SLIM naturally springs upwards as soon as the clips are open wide enough If removal is difficult then you are probably trying to raise the SLIM before the clips are open Refer to Appendix F SLIM Insertion Removal regarding the removal of the ACM Flex16 back cover and the removal of a SLIM Contents Static Sensitive The RS 232 RS 485 422 and 20mA Current Loop SLIMs are very sensitive to static electricity Make sure that before you remove the SLIMs from the anti static shipping bag you wear an anti static wristband Wh
15. mounting bracket and secure the board with the screw that you saved 7 Close your computer en ACM 16 ACM 16RJ and ACM Flex16 The installation of an ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 external module consists of 1 Setting the ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 address number 2 Installing the Serial Line Interface Modules SLIMs in the ACM Flex16 3 Connecting one or more ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 modules to the NT960 PCI Host Adapter To insure a successful installation you must configure the appropriate settings and follow the steps in the order specified Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 3 ACM 16 16RJ Flex16Address Selection The ACM 16 ACM Flex16 and ACM 16RJ address switch block or switch assigns a number for each port on the ACM 16 ACM 16RJ and ACM Flex16 This switch setting enables the Host Adapter to identify each port You must set each ACM 16 ACM Flex16 or ACM 16RJ connected to a NT960 PCI Host Adapter for an unique address Please refer to Figures 7 and 8 for the location and orientation of the ACM 16 ACM Flex16 and ACM 16RJ address switch block or switch Figure 7 ACM 16 Flex16 address switch block ACM Flex16 16 Intellicon NT960 Intellicon NT960 Connect Tech Inc Connect Tech Inc Address gt NCKH w CE Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 2 4 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Figure 8 ACM 1
16. other manufacturers equipment in the loop the value of V may differ Voc the open circuit voltage of the current source Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendix E 20mA Current Loop Option 4 25 Current Loop Cable Wiring You can wire the ACM Flex16 with the 20mA Current Loop option in various ways to communicate with 20mA Current Loop peripherals This section describes an example of a Current Loop cabling scheme Figure 22 describes a 4 wire cabling scheme between a port on the ACM Flex16 and another port on an external device Figure 22 Current Loop wiring diagram 4 wire External Current Source 2 2 RxD TxD 7 e RDH RxD 1 TxD RxD 8 L TxD ACMIFlex16 Port External Device DB 9 connector Connector External Current Source Note The example above illustrates a 20mA Current Loop cable wiring configuration between one port of the ACM Flex16 and another port of an external device Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 4 26 Chapter 4 Appendix F SLIM Insertion Removal Appendix F SLIM Insertion Removal This section outlines procedures for the following ACM Flex16 back cover removal SLIM insertion SLIM removal ATTENTION Contents Static Sensitive Your ACM Flex16 and Serial Line Interface Module SLIM are very sensitive to static electricity Make sure that before you remove t
17. port address selected System Description Video adapter Settings Tape adapter Settings Other serial adapters Settings Other adapters Settings Devices connected to ports Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 1 14 Chapter 1 Introduction We offer several ways for you to contact us Mail Courier You may contact us by letter and our mailing address for correspondence is Connect Tech Inc c o Customer Service 42 Arrow Road Guelph Ontario Canada NIK 1S6 Email Internet You may contact us through the Internet Our email and URL addresses on the Internet are sales connecttech com support connecttech com www connecttech com Note 1 You can submit your technical support questions to our customer support engineers via our Internet email address OR You can refer to our knowledge database found in the Customer Support section of our World Wide Web site OR You can fill out the problem summary form found in the Customer Support section of our World Wide Web site and submit it to our customer support engineers via the Web OR You can obtain the latest versions of software drivers and manuals from the Customer Support section of our World Wide Web site Telephone Facsimile Customer Support representatives are ready to answer your call Monday through Friday from 9 00 a m to noon and 1 00 p m to 5 00 p m Eastern Standard Time Our numbers for calls are Telephone 519 836 1291 Toll free 8
18. proper procedures to installing and removing SLIMs Contents Static Sensitive Your ACM Flex16 and Serial Line Interface Module SLIM are very sensitive to static electricity Make sure that before you remove them from the anti static shipping bag you wear an anti static wristband When you remove them from the anti static bag handle them only by the edges and place them on the anti static bag or an anti static mat LED interface indicators You can install RS 232 and or RS 485 422 and or 20mA Current Loop Serial Line Interface Modules in your ACM Flex 16 The ACM Flex16 has LED indicators on its front panel to show you the electrical interface in use for a specific group of four ports When the LED is red the RS 485 422 interface is in use when it is green the RS 232 interface is in use and when it is amber the 20mA Current Loop interface is in use Please refer to Figure 10 for the location of these LED interface indicators Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendix D RS 485 422 Option 4 15 Configuration options The RS 485 422 SLIM on the ACM Flex16 offers a wide range of features and configuration options These features and options include m Line bias features m Line load options You select these options and features by four one for each port 6 position DIP switches on the SLIM Please refer to Figure 16 for the locations of these DIP switches on the RS 48
19. s Manual ver 0 02 vi Contents Chapter 4 Appendices Appendix A Specifications 4 1 NT960 PCI Host Adapter 24 1 Processor we Al Memory 4 1 PCI Bus Interface 4 1 Operating Environment sese 4 1 Power Requirements eese 4 1 Dimensions we Al NT960 PCI ACM 16 ACM 16RJ 16 4 1 Asynchronous Communication Module 4 1 Operating Environment T Power Requirements Dimensions 5i ec nro coe de D d o OUT NT960 PCI Part Numbers Certification IEEE BR TD Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM 16 Flex16 16RJ EC ieee Pe ea PST oO eA DOCA C shes A IX Appendix B Connector 4 5 ACM 16 Pinouts we 45 ACM Flex16 Pinouts 4 6 ACM Flex16 SLIM 4 6 ACM I6RJ 4 9 Appendix C RS 232 Option sse 4 10 Installation LED interface indicators sereias nrrainn Appendix D RS 485 422 Option Introduction Installation 2e hee rcl LED interface indicators sssseeeeeeeen Configuration options Line bias feature 00 eect sceeeecneeeeceeeseseceeeecneneeeneeens Line load rE RS 485 422 Cable Wiring
20. to connect up to 128 serial devices through one expansion slot The Intellicon NT960 PCI subsystem consists of the following components m Intellicon NT960 PCI Host Adapter m Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex 16 power supply and bus cable m Intellicon NT960 PCI Device Drivers Intellicon NT960 PCI Host Adapter The NT960 PCI Host Adapter provides the high speed interface between a host computer and an external ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 communication module The NT960 PCI Host Adapter off loads from the host computer the task of managing the serial communication component of an application The Intellicon NT960 PCI Host Adapter includes features such as m Connects up to eight ACM 16 ACM 16RJ and or ACM Flex16 modules giving you a total of 128 asynchronous RS 232 and or RS 485 422 and or 20mA Current Loop serial ports out of one slot m IMB of dual ported SRAM for data and program storage m System requirements are one 3 3V 5V or universal PCI bus compatible expansion slot one available interrupt one available 2MB memory segment which is assigned by the Plug and Play system Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 5 Figure 1 shows the locations of various hardware components of the NT960 PCI Host Adapter Figure 1 N7960 PCI Host Adapter B Sel aes ll DIP Sw itch SW1 CPLD erm gt SRAM
21. trademarks or copyright acknowledgments does not constitute a lack of acknowledgment to the rightful owners of the trademarks and copyrights mentioned in this document Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 FCC DOC Certification lii CLASS A COMPUTING DEVICE Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM 16 ACM Flex16 ACM 16RJ FCC This equipment complies with the requirements in Part 15 of FCC Rules for a Class A computing device Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception requiring the operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference DOC IC This Class A digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations as defined in ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouiller du Canada General The above agency conformances were met by independent laboratory testing of Connect Tech Inc product s with shielded cables with metal hoods attached to either the terminating connectors or cable assemblies supplied with the product s Failure to follow good EMC EMI compliant cabling practices may produce more emissions or less immunity than were obtained in laboratory measurements Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio a TV reception requiring the user to take whatever steps necess
22. 00 426 8979 Facsimile 519 836 4878 on line 24 hours Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 15 RMA Overview Connect Tech products requiring warranty or non warranty repairs need an RMA number To obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA Number please contact us in the following manner m Go to the RMA Request Form found in the Support Center on our website www connecttech com m Telephone fax email or mail us at Connect Tech Inc Technical Support 42 Arrow Road Guelph Ontario Canada NIK 1S6 Phone 519 836 1291 800 426 8979 Facsimile 519 836 4878 Email support connecttech com Include with the product proof of purchase including date of purchase a description of the problem and the RMA number Clearly display the RMA number on the external packaging Please refer to the Limited Warranty for further restrictions or requirements Contents Static Sensitive The NT960 PCI Host Adapter is very sensitive to static electricity Make sure that before you remove the card from your computer you wear an anti static wristband When you remove the board from your computer handle it only by the edges and place it on the anti static bag or an anti static mat Note 1l Please pack the item for repair securely and ship it prepaid and insured Connect Tech is not liable for damage or loss to the product due to shipping Connect Tech will not
23. 5 422 SLIM Please refer to Table 7 for the port number switch block relationship and to Table 8 for a summary of the line load options WARNING Do not use a pencil to set the DIP switches as the lead graphite may short circuit the switch Figure 16 RS 485 422 SLIM DIP switches RS 485 SLIM Jo 8 Ces 000 UJ W m i Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 4 16 Chapter 4 Appendix D RS 485 422 Option Table 7 RS 485 422 SLIM port switch block relation Port SLIM Switch Port SLIM Switch number socket block number socket block 1 SMI 54 9 SM3 S4 2 SMI S3 10 SM3 S3 3 SMI S2 11 SM3 S2 4 SMI SI 12 SM3 SI 5 SM2 54 13 SM4 S4 6 SM2 S3 14 SM4 S3 7 SM2 S2 15 SM4 S2 8 SM2 SI 16 SM4 SI Table 8 RS 485 422 SLIM line load options Position when OFF when ON RxD disconnected from RxD connected to bias and bias and load circuits load circuits Note These two switches MUST be used together 5 RxD load is AC 150 RxD load is DC 150 ohms ohms in series with 50 nF and lt 50 metres in length and gt 50 metres in length CTS load is AC 150 CTS load is DC 150 ohms ohms in series with 50 nF Technical Tip We recommend that you set the switches 3 4 and 5 on the RS
24. 6 or ACM 16 or ACM IGRJ module to bring the total to 48 ports you must connect another external NT960 power supply to the POWER IN connector on this additional ACM Flex16 ACM 16 or ACM IGRJ module If you add another 16 ports to bring the total to 64 ports you can once again connect power cables between the POWER OUT and POWER IN connectors on the ACM Flex16 ACM I6 or ACM IGRJ modules Please refer to Figures 11 12 and 13 for connecting multiple ACM 16 16RJ modules 6 Turnon or connect the power to your host computer WARNING When connecting or disconnecting an ACM 16 ACM IGRJ or ACM Flex16 to a NT960 PCI Host Adapter or to another ACM I6 ACM IGRJ or ACM Flex16 module you must turn off or disconnect the computer s power supply and the power supply to the ACM 16 ACM IGRJ or ACM Flex16 module s Failure to observe this precaution will result in damage to the NT960 PCI Host Adapter ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 You can connect only ACM 16 ACM IGRJ or ACM Flex16 modules to a NT960 PCI Host Adapter or to another ACM 16 ACM IGRJ or ACM Flex16 module Failure to observe this precaution will result in damage to the NT960 PCI Host Adapter ACM 16 ACM IGRJ or ACM Flex16 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 13 Figures 11 12 and 13 show different methods of connecting ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 modules to the NT960 PCI Host Adapter Figure 11 Connection of one ACM 16 16
25. 6RJ address switch block ACM 16RJ PWRAN PWR OUT Rt cu 1 3 cur 2 4 ang Rd 5 7 ats O Power CA g 95 mec 38 Address cu WE 5 11 T T 10 12 Y Y Y m Intellicon NT96 ACM 16RJ Connect Tech Inc ap Address The ACM 16 ACM Flex16 and ACM 16RJ ship with the address switch block or switch set for address 1 which assigns numbers 1 through 16 to the serial ports If you are connecting only one ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 to the Host Adapter then use this setting If you are connecting more than one then configure each ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 with an unique address Table 1 outlines all the switch settings for the address switch block and their corresponding address and port numbers Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 5 WARNING Do not use a pencil to set the DIP switches as the lead graphite may short circuit the switch Table 1 ACM 16 Flex16 16RJ address settings Address Port numbers ACM 16RJ ACM 16 Flex16 assigned Switch settings DIP Switch settings 1 2 3 2 17 32 2 off on on m fo 4 49 64 4 off off on on pen eR 6 81 96 6 7 97 112 7 off 8 113 128 8 off off off Example The following e
26. CM 16 external module with DB 9 male connectors NTACMI6V3 Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM I6RJ external module with RJ 45 connectors NTACMF16 Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM Flex16 external module with DB 9 male connectors NT232SLM ACM Flex16 RS 232 SLIM NT485SLM ACM Flex16 RS 485 SLIM NT20MASLM ACM Flex16 20mA Current Loop SLIM NTCAB Intellicon NT960 PCI bus cable six feet long NTUPSLC Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 external module power supply 110 volts with power line cord one power supply for every three modules NTPS220 Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 external module power supply 220 volts with no power line cord one power supply for every three modules NTACMPC Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 power cable only required to connect power between ACM modules CLIP001 Retaining clip for connecting ACM 16 modules version 1 together CLIP002 Retaining clip for connecting ACM 16 version 2 modules ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 modules together Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 4 4 Chapter 4 Appendix A Specifications Certification Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM 16 ACM Flex16 ACM 16RJ FCC This equipment complies with the requirements in Part 15 of FCC Rules for a Class A computing device Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception requiring the operator to take whatever steps are nece
27. Connect Tech Inc Industrial Strength Communications Intellicon NT960 PCI Intelligent Serial Communications Subsystem User Manual Connect Tech Inc 42 Arrow Road Guelph Ontario NIK 1S6 Tel 519 836 1291 800 426 8979 Fax 519 836 4878 Email sales connecttech com URL http www connecttech com CTIM 00008 Revision 0 02 January 7 2003 Part Number MAN062 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Warranty i LIMITED WARRANTY Connect Tech Inc provides a Lifetime Warranty for all Connect Tech Inc products Should this product in Connect Tech Inc s opinion fail to be in good working order during the warranty period Connect Tech Inc will at its option repair or replace this product at no charge provided that the product has not been subjected to abuse misuse accident disaster or non Connect Tech Inc authorized modification or repair You may obtain warranty service by delivering this product to an authorized Connect Tech Inc business partner or to Connect Tech Inc along with proof of purchase Product returned to Connect Tech Inc must be pre authorized by Connect Tech Inc With an Return Material Authorization number marked on the outside of the package and sent prepaid insured and packaged for safe shipment Connect Tech Inc will return this product by prepaid ground shipment service The Connect Tech Inc Lifetime Warranty is defined as
28. Module Operating Environment esseeseeeeeeeneee Power Requirements Dimensions NT960 PCI Part Numbers GertfiCation eorr C t a i e Appendix B Connector Pinouts essere 4 5 ACM 16 Pinouts ud ACM Flex16 Pinouts 4 6 ACM Flex16 SLIM 4 6 ACM 16RJ 4 9 Appendix C RS 232 Option is 555 oho teen eder ten 4 10 Installation 4 11 LED interface indicators oenen nenir Ea E E a 4 11 Appendix D RS 485 422 Option sse 4 12 Introductioti eer Oa ete a E pore kt dee 4 12 InstallatiOnh ze iret tyre iet as EATER RESI 4 14 LED interface indicators sseseeeenee 4 14 Configuration options cccceescesscsesseeseeeecesecseeseeeceaeenseeeeeaees 4 15 Line bias fearten erar r DE eene 4 17 Line load optiotis enu ee eere ee iet ier 4 17 RS 485 422 Cable Wiring sess 4 20 Appendix E 20mA Current Loop Option sss 4 22 Installation LED interface indicators sss 4 23 20mA Current Loop esee ener 4 24 Current Loop Cable Wiring eese 4 25 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Appendix F SLIM Insertion Removal eee 4
29. RJ Flex16 module NT960 PCI Host Adapter gl DB37 connector B Power supply ln Host Computer Bus cable ACM 16 ACM T6RJ DB37 connector ME Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 2 14 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Figure 12 Connection of three ACM 16 16RJ Flex16 modules NT960 PCI Host Adapter T Inu DB37 connector Power supply Power cables 7 N Host Computer Bus cable v o DB37 connector B Metal Straps Metal Steps Screws Screws ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex Note 1 The ACM Flex16 with RS 232 and or 20mA Current Loop interfaces only requires the connection of one external power supply for every 48 ports connected to a HOST Adapter The ACM Flex16 with RS 485 only or a combination of RS 232 and RS 485 and 20mA Current Loop interfaces requires the connection of one external power supply for every 32 ports connected to a HOST Adapter Please install all the metal straps provided to insure a proper connection between ACM 16 16RJ Flex 16 modules You should install these straps between both the top and the bottom of the ACM 16 16RJ Flex16 modules Failure to do so will cause an intermittent connection that will disrupt communications Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 15 Figure 13 Connection of six ACM I6 I6RJ Flex16 modules NT960 PCI Host Ada
30. Rate Generator Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 4 2 Chapter 4 Appendix A Specifications ACM Flex16 Four CLCD1400 RISC like quad UARTs with 12 bytes of FIFO per channel on the chip m RS232 C and or RS485 422 Interface and or 20mA Current Loop m Sixteen RS 232 and or RS 485 422 and or 20mA Current Loop asynchronous ports with male DB 9 connectors Ports configurable from 50 up to 115 Kbps m Programmable Baud Rate Generator ACM IGRJ m Four Cirrus Logic CD1400 RISC like quad UARTS with 24 bytes of FIFO per channel on the chip m EIA RS232 C Interface m Sixteen RS 232 asynchronous ports with RJ 45 connectors Ports configurable from 50 up to 115 Kbps m Programmable Baud Rate Generator Operating Environment ACM 16 ACM Flex16 and ACM IGRJ Ambient temperature 0 70 C Relative humidity 0 90 no condensing Air movement no requirement Altitude 15 000 feet 5 000 metres Power Requirements ACM 16 ACM Flex16 and ACM I6RJ m Power supply provided Dimensions ACM 16 m Length 32 812 cm m Width 11 562 cm m Height 4 062 ACM Flex16 m Length 32 812 cm m Width 14 100 cm m Height 4 062 cm ACM IGRJ m Length 32 85 cm m Width 11 55 cm m Height 4 84 cm Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendix A Specifications 4 3 NT960 PCI Part Numbers NP001 Intellicon NT960 PCI Host Adapter with IMB of RAM NTACMI6V2 Intellicon NT960 PCI A
31. RxD 7 HPCL 4100 4 TxD 4200 2 RxD DCD 5 6 5 Note The 20mA Current Loop Serial Line Interface Module controls four ports and therefore the schematic shows only a portion of the circuit Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendix E 20mA Current Loop Option 4 23 Installation The ACM Flex16 module has four 72 pin SLIM sockets which accept Serial Line Interface Modules Each SLIM provides the RS 232 or RS 485 422 or 20mA Current Loop receivers and transmitters to condition four serial ports SLIM 1 socket SM1 interfaces ports 1 2 3 4 SLIM 2 socket SM2 interfaces ports 5 6 7 8 SLIM 3 socket SM3 interfaces ports 9 10 11 12 and SLIM 4 socket SM4 interfaces ports 13 14 15 16 Please refer to Figure 9 for the location of the SLIM sockets and to Appendix F SLIM Insertion Removal for the proper procedures to installing and removing SLIMs Contents Static Sensitive Your ACM Flex16 and Serial Line Interface Module SLIM are very sensitive to static electricity Make sure that before you remove them from the anti static shipping bag you wear an anti static wristband When you remove them from the anti static bag handle them only by the edges and place them on the anti static bag or an anti static mat LED interface indicators You can install RS 232 and or RS 485 422 and or 20mA Current Loop Serial Line Interface Modules in your ACM Flex 16 The
32. a HOST Adapter Please connect the power supply to the POWER IN connector on the first ACM 16 or ACM IGRJ module 16 ports and then connect power cables between the POWER OUT and the POWER IN connectors on the ACM 16 or ACM IGRJ modules When you add another ACM 16 or ACM IGRJ module to bring the total to 64 ports you must connect another external NT960 power supply to the POWER IN connector on this additional ACM I6 orACM IGRJ module If you add another 32 ports to bring the total to 96 ports you can once again connect power cables between the POWER OUT and POWER IN connectors on the ACM 16 or ACM 16RJ modules Please refer to Figures 11 12 and 13 for connecting multiple ACM 16 ACM IGRJ or ACM Flex16 modules Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 2 12 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Note The ACM Flex16 with RS 232 and or 20mA interfaces only requires the connection of one external power supply for every 48 ports connected to a HOST Adapter The ACM Flex16 with RS 485 only or a combination of RS 232 and RS 485 and 20mA Current Loop interfaces requires the connection of one external power supply for every 32 ports connected to a HOST Adapter Please connect the power supply to the POWER IN connector on the first ACM Flex16 or ACM IG IGRJ module 16 ports and then connect power cables between the POWER OUT and the POWER IN connectors on the ACM 16 ACM IGRJ and ACM Flex16 modules When you add another ACM Flex1
33. accept items for repair without an RMA number Connect Tech will not accept items for repair shipped freight collect Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Introductiotoo tres Loe edu Ud 2 1 NT960 PCI Host Adapter eese 2 1 Installing the NT960 PCI in your System ote ACM 16 ACM 16RJ and 16 2 2 ACM 16 16RJ Flex16 Address Selection 2 3 SLIM Installation ACM Flex16 SEIM OPpftiOfl8 enter DE ER eir ERE LED interface indicators 16 2 8 ACM 16 16RJ Flex16 to NT960 PCI Host Adapter 2 9 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 1 Introduction Hardware installation involves configuration of the following m The NT960 PCI Host Adapter m One or more ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 external modules NT960 PCI Host Adapter Installation of the NT960 PCI Host Adapter consists of 1 Installing the Host Adapter in your computer 2 Connecting one or more ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 external modules You must configure the various settings before installing the Host Adapter in the computer In order to insure a successful installation please follow t
34. al schematic of the RS 485 422 SLIM Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendix D RS 485 422 Option 4 13 Figure 15 RS 485 422 SLIM partial schematic RS 485 422 SLIM partial schematic TX DSR1 oye e TxD load 1 ATA z TX DTR1 150R P y RTS EE um role t RTS 6 RTS1 150R RTS load DB9 Connector 1 7 3 8 4 T 100 RX 9 F1 RX1 NZ 45V GND e RX T e Ye CTS EE CTS 150R ore eye 1K8 21 50nF 50nF Eun 5 e c and bias 1K8 e o Xo RxD load m and bias 150 1K8 T GND Note The RS 485 422 Serial Line Interface Module controls four ports and therefore the schematic shows only a portion of the circuit Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 4 14 Chapter 4 Appendix D RS 485 422 Option Installation The ACM Flex16 module has four 72 pin SLIM sockets which accept Serial Line Interface Modules Each SLIM provides the RS 232 or RS 485 422 or 20mA Current Loop receivers and transmitters to condition four serial ports SLIM 1 socket SM1 interfaces ports 1 2 3 4 SLIM 2 socket SM2 interfaces ports 5 6 7 8 SLIM 3 socket SM3 interfaces ports 9 10 11 12 and SLIM 4 socket SM4 interfaces ports 13 14 15 16 Please refer to Figure 9 for the location of the SLIM sockets and to Appendix F SLIM Insertion Removal for the
35. and Serial Line Interface Module SLIM are very sensitive to static electricity Make sure that before you remove them from the anti static shipping bag you wear an anti static wristband When you remove them from the anti static bag handle them only by the edges and place them on the anti static bag or an anti static mat LED interface indicators You can install RS 232 and or RS 485 422 and or 20mA Current Loop Serial Line Interface Modules in your ACM Flex 16 The ACM Flex16 has LED indicators on its front panel to show you the electrical interface in use for a specific group of four ports When the LED is red the RS 485 422 interface is in use when it is green the RS 232 interface is in use and when it is amber the 20mA Current Loop interface is in use Please refer to Figure 10 for the location of these LED interface indicators Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 4 12 Chapter 4 Appendix D RS 485 422 Option Appendix D RS 485 422 Option Introduction You may order the ACM Flex16 external module with RS 485 422 Serial Line Interface Modules SLIM The RS 485 422 SLIM offers the following features DIP switch selectable line load and bias options Each SLIM controls four ports LEDs on the ACM Flex16 indicate the electrical interface in use for a specific group of four ports SLIMs are field upgradeable providing you with more flexibility for your application Please refer to Figure 15 for a parti
36. anual ver 0 02 1 10 Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 4 ACM Flex16 module External power supply Power in Power out w connector connector je 1 e oy E E Q gum sL Type Type 4 16 address switch Activity V rin ddress Traffic e di m Activity LED pee Pl eg 6 sm H Traffic LED ee T cue 8 Power LED Interface LED DB37 bus connector Intellicon NT960 ACM Flex16 Connect Tech Inc Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 11 The Intellicon NT960 PCI subsystem can accommodate both small and large multi channel applications The NT960 PCI Host Adapter can connect up to eight ACM 16 ACM 16RJ and or ACM Flex16 modules for a total of 128 ports Figure 5 below represents a sample configuration for a system requiring 32 ports Figure 5 ntellicon NT960 PCI 32 port configuration NT960 PCI Host Adapter 20 c 8 a o Terminals Terminals Terminals L E Wn Host Computer ea Terminals ACM 16 ACM16RJ or ACM Flex16 I O Modules mn
37. ary to correct the interference Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Mntroducti oti ace os reet D dece e t EU 1 1 Manual Overview 1 2 Conventions amp Symbols 1 3 Product 1 1 4 Intellicon NT960 PCI Host Adapter 1 4 Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM 16 we 1 5 Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM 16RJ 1 7 Intellicon NT960 PCI 16 1 9 Intellicon NT960 PCI Software Customer Service Overview essen nennen RMA OVeLVIGW c asset RN NER NO TS Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Introduction i i ie ate it etate CR aber AEA hates 2 1 NT960 PCI Host 2 1 Installing the NT960 PCI in your System 2 2 ACM 16 ACM 16RJ and ACM Flex16 2272 ACM 16 16RJ Flex16 Address Selection 2 3 SLIM 16 2 6 SLIM Options ese LED interface indicators 16 2 8 ACM 16 16RJ Flex16 to NT960 PCI Host Adapter 2 9 Chapter 3 Software Installation IntroducttOnu s ei eerie etre eR RR ROI ID dod 3 1 Intellicon NT960 PCI User
38. cation and the default factory settings for these DIP switches Figure 28 ACM Flex16 RS 485 SLIM settings RS 485 SLIM 0 400 z DC cat Jag ad Wu TNT Pam 51 s HHHHHH sHEHHHEE 123456 123456 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02
39. en you remove the board from the anti static bag handle it only by the edges and place it on the anti static bag or an anti static mat Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 2 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation SLIM Options The ACM Flex16 has four SLIM sockets to accept Connect Tech s RS 232 and or RS 485 422 and or 20mA Current Loop Serial Line Interface Modules SLIM If you order RS 232 modules please refer to Appendix C RS 232 Option for more technical information If you order RS 485 422 modules please refer to Appendix D RS 485 422 Option for more technical information If you order 20mA Current Loop modules please refer to Appendix E 20mA Current Loop Option for more technical information LED interface indicators ACM Flex16 You can install RS 232 and or RS 485 422 and or 20mA Current Loop Serial Line Interface Modules in your ACM Flex 16 The ACM Flex16 has LED indicators on its front panel to show you the electrical interface in use for a specific group of four ports When the LED is red the RS 485 422 interface is in use when it Is green the RS 232 interface is in use and when it is amber the 20mA Current Loop interface is in use Please refer to Figure 10 for the location of these LED interface indicators Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 9 Figure 10 LED interface indicators ACM Flex16 ACM Flex16 LEDs to indicate the electrical interface in use
40. erall description of the Intellicon NT960 PCI manual the Intellicon NT960 PCI product Connect Tech technical services Return Merchandise Authorization and warranty repair policies The organization of the information is as follows m Manual Overview describes the structure of the manual and the conventions the manual uses m Product Overview describes the Intellicon NT960 PCI its features and specifications m Customer Services Overview describes the various customer support services available to users of Connect Tech products m RMA Overview describes the RMA policy and procedures for all Connect Tech products Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction Manual Overview The purpose of the Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual is to help you install the Intellicon NT960 PCI subsystem as effortlessly as possible The manual includes four main sections m Introduction the section you are currently reading covers the Intellicon NT960 PCI features Connect Tech s customer services and return merchandise authorization RMA policies and procedures m Hardware Installation describes installation of the Intellicon NT960 PCI host adapter and the Intellicon NT960 PCI ACM 16 ACM 16RJ and ACM Flex16 external modules m Software Installation discusses the installation of the Intellicon NT960 PCI device drivers under various operating systems Note We recommend that you read both the Ha
41. for specific groups of four ports where red RS 485 green RS 232 amber 20mA Current Loop Intellicon NT960 ACM Flex16 Connect Tech Inc CTs Note The Serial Line Interface Modules control four ports and therefore the LED indicators show the electrical interface in use for four ports ACM 16 16RJ Flex16 to NT960 PCI Host Adapter The NT960 PCI was designed to be compatible with existing ACM setups as well as to improve the performance of these and other new installations You can achieve this performance improvement by setting switch 6 on DIP switch block SW1 on the NT960 PCI Host Adapter and by using a new bus cable assembly Please refer to Figure 1 for the location of DIP switch block SWI Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 2 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation The following table shows appropriate settings for DIP switch block SW1 for various ACM configurations Table 2 NT960 PCI SW1 switch settings Switch Position Configuration Switch 6 on DIP switch block SW1 set on One to 8 ACM modules stacked together 00g with only one bus cable between the 22 4 NT960 PCI Host adapter and the first ACM module Switch 6 on DIP switch block SW1 set off ON Any number of ACM modules with 2 bus Lu cables one cable between the NT960 PCI 12335 6 Host adapter and the first ACM and then sw another cable somewhere between the f
42. he steps in the order specified above Contents Static Sensitive The NT960 PCI Host Adapter is very sensitive to static electricity Make sure that before you remove the card from the anti static shipping bag you wear an anti static wristband When you remove the board from the anti static bag handle it only by the edges and place it on the anti static bag or an anti static mat Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 2 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Installing the NT960 PCI in your System To install the NT960 PCI Host Adapter in your computer follow these steps ATTENTION Contents Static Sensitive Computer components are very sensitive to static electricity When installing adapters in your computer make sure that you wear an anti static wristband Handle the adapter by its edges and place it on the anti static bag or an anti static mat Turn the power off to your computer 2 Open your computer to expose the expansion slots consult the system documentation for information on this procedure Choose an available PCI expansion slot Remove the screw and the expansion slot cover from the slot you select and save both 5 Place the NT960 PCI in the expansion slot and push down gently until the card seats fully in the slot Note Do not force the card into the expansion slot If you meet a great deal of resistance remove the board and try again 6 Align the
43. hem from the anti static shipping bag you wear an anti static wristband When you remove them from the anti static bag handle them only by the edges and place them on the anti static bag or an anti static mat Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendix F SLIM Insertion Removal 4 27 ACM Flex16 back cover removal Figure 23 outlines the correct procedure for removing the back cover on the ACM Flex16 Figure 23 ACM Flex16 back cover removal ACM Flex16 back cover removal ACM Flex16 view from back e e a e e JA cover Screw EA e e rubber feet To remove the cover on the back of the ACM Flex16 unscrew the four screws on the back cover with the appropriate screwdriver Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 4 28 Chapter 4 Appendix F SLIM Insertion Removal SLIM insertion Figure 24 outlines the correct procedure for inserting an RS 232 RS 485 422 and 20mA Current Loop Serial Line Interface Module SLIM Figure 24 SLIM insertion ACM Flex16 1 1 Place the SLIM into the socket almost vertically about 75 degree angle making sure that it is properly oriented and fully inserted into the socket 2 Press downward and sideways on the SLIM until it latches into the socket Do NOT force the SLIM the installation process requires a small force and should be very smooth and easy If you encounter resistance then re
44. irst ACM and last ACM The steps to connect ACM 16 ACM 16RJ and ACM Flex16 external modules to a NT960 PCI Host Adapter are 1 Turn off or disconnect the power to the computer containing the NT960 PCI Host Adapter Connect the ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 to the NT960 PCI Host Adapter with the DB37 bus cable supplied If you are connecting more than one ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or and or ACM Flex16 to the Host Adapter verify that each module has a unique address switch setting The NT960 PCI Host Adapter can connect up to a maximum of eight ACM 16 ACM 16RJ and or ACM Flex16 modules giving you a total of 128 ports You can connect the modules directly to each other When connecting the modules to each other please attach metal straps between each module After you connect ACM 16 ACM 16RJ and or ACM Flex16 modules to the Host Adapter and to each other connect the ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 power supply to the module and then plug it into your power source Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 11 Note 1 Ifan existing installation has a two cable configuration we recommend that you replace the cables with the newer cable assembly You should use no more than two bus cables for the entire subsystem Note The ACM 16 and ACM 16RJ require the connection of only one external power supply for every 48 ports connected to
45. ommunication Module is an external module that connects to the NT960 PCI Host Adapter via a high speed 37 pin external bus cable Figure 3 shows a top view of the ACM 16RJ The ACM 16RJ offers the following features m 16 asynchronous RS 232 C serial ports m 16 RJ 45 8 pin connectors m Four CLCD1400 RISC like quad UARTS c w 12 bytes of receive and 12 bytes of transmit FIFO for each port m Each port is individually programmable for baud rates up to 115 Kbps m Each RS 232 port supports the following signals TxD RxD DTR RTS CTS DCD m Support for 5 to 8 data bits per character plus optional parity odd even no or forced parity and 1 or 2 Stop Bits m Includes a 37 pin bus cable and an external power supply m Upto eight ACM 16 s ACM 16RJ s and or ACM Flex16 s can connect to an Intellicon NT960 PCI Host Adapter providing up to 128 serial ports Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 1 8 Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 3 ACM 16RJ module power supply il P Power in Power out connector connector PWR OUT Power LED ato Power Q OC Activity 7 64 5 Traffic Address Activity LED ACM 16RJ Address switch Traffic LED DB37 bus connector Intellicon NT960 ACM 16RJ Connect Tech Inc GP Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual
46. pheral 2 Ox OMAR e e Figure 19 RS 485 422 wiring diagram 4 wire ACM Flex16 RS 485 peripheral L Os 2 3 1 4 8 9 7 6 5 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendix D RS 485 422 Option 4 21 Figure 20 RS 485 422 wiring diagram 2 wire ACM Flex16 RS 485 peripheral BOR anno gt N Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 4 22 Chapter 4 Appendix E 20mA Current Loop Option Appendix E 20mA Current Loop Option You may order the ACM Flex16 with 20mA Current Loop Serial Line Interface Modules The 20mA Current Loop SLIM offers the following features A passive 20mA Current Loop electrical interface The 20mA Current Loop receivers and transmitters are optically isolated Each SLIM controls four ports LEDs on ACM Flex16 indicate the electrical interface in use for a specific group of four ports SLIMs are field upgradeable providing you with more flexibility for your application Please refer to Figure 21 for a partial schematic of the 20mA Current Loop SLIM Figure 21 20mA Current Loop partial schematic 20mA Current Loop SLIM partial schematic 5V 45V 5V 8 TxD 8 1 RxD ct TxD 6 HPCL gt lt
47. pter 1 153 DB37 connector HU Y supply Power supply u Power cables Power cables Host Computer WHHW mum unu Bus cable v DB37 connector terete tS d Ah gd d d Metal ges Metal Straps Metal Straps Metal Straps Metal PE amp amp ii _ gt Screws Screws Screws Screws Screws T 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 Note 1 The ACM Flex16 with RS 232 and or 20mA Current Loop interfaces only requires the connection of one external power supply for every 48 ports connected to a HOST Adapter The ACM Flex16 with RS 485 only or a combination of RS 232 and RS 485 and 20mA Current Loop interfaces requires the connection of one external power supply for every 32 ports connected to a HOST Adapter Please install all the metal straps provided to insure a proper connection between ACM 16 16RJ Flex16 modules You should install these straps between both the top and the bottom of the ACM IG IGRJ Flex16 modules Failure to do so will cause an intermittent connection that will disrupt communications Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 3 Software Installation Introduction 3 1 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 3 Software Installation 3 1 Introduction
48. r Intellicon NT960 PCI adapter ACM Flex16 and Serial Line Interface Module SLIM are very sensitive to static electricity Make sure that before you remove them from the anti static shipping bag you wear an anti static wristband When you remove them from the anti static bag handle them only by the edges and place them on the anti static bag or an anti static mat NT960 PCI Host Adapter The NT960 PCI Host Adapter ships with factory settings for the following Table 9 NT960 PCI SW1 factory settings Switch Position Configuration Switch 6 on DIP switch block SW1 set One to 8 ACM modules stacked together with only one bus cable between the 12 2 4 NT960 PCI Host adapter and the first ACM TN module Note Switches 1 through 5 are set off and must not be changed Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendix G Factory Settings 4 31 ACM 16 ACM Flex16 ACM 16RJ Modules The NT960 PCI ACM 16 ACM 16RJ and ACM Flex16 modules ship with factory settings for the following m ACM 16 ACM 16RJ or ACM Flex16 address m ACM Flex16 RS 485 SLIM options ACM 16 ACM Flex16 ACM 16RJ Address Setting The ACM 16 ACM Flex16 or ACM 16RJ address switch block or switch assigns a number for each port on that particular ACM 16 ACM Flex16 or ACM 16RJ Connect Tech ships the ACM 16 ACM Flex16 and ACM 16RJ with the address
49. r ports LEDs on ACM Flex16 indicate the electrical interface in use for specific groups of four ports SLIMS are field upgradeable providing you with more flexibility for your application Please refer to Figure 14 for a partial schematic of the RS 232 SLIM Figure 14 RS 232 SLIM partial schematic RS 232 SLIM partial schematic TxD DTR DB9 Connector lt RTS DAAE N 3 4 7 9 UART 8 6 2 RI Fi CTS DSR RXD DCD Note The RS 232 Serial Line Interface Module controls four ports and therefore the schematic shows only a portion of the circuit Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendix C RS 232 Option 4 11 Installation The ACM Flex16 module has four 72 pin SLIM sockets which accept Serial Line Interface Modules Each SLIM provides the RS 232 or RS 485 422 or 20mA Current Loop receivers and transmitters to condition four serial ports SLIM 1 socket SM1 interfaces ports 1 2 3 4 SLIM 2 socket SM2 interfaces ports 5 6 7 8 SLIM 3 socket SM3 interfaces ports 9 10 11 12 and SLIM 4 socket SM4 interfaces ports 13 14 15 16 Please refer to Figure 9 for the location of the SLIM sockets and to Appendix F SLIM Insertion Removal for the proper procedures to installing and removing SLIMs Contents Static Sensitive Your ACM Flex16
50. rdware Installation and Software Installation sections before you attempt to install the Intellicon NT960 PCI m Appendices the appendices contain information on electrical pinouts product specifications such as power requirements and other technical information Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 3 Conventions amp Symbols This manual uses the following conventions In most cases the font for file names and command statements is 9 point Arial Narrow Bold An example is DEVICE NT960 SYS a D000 p 300 1 i23 d COM Note the Note convention informs you of important messages exceptions or special cases Example the Example convention outlines hardware and software installation examples Technical Tip the Technical Tip convention offers technical tips to assist you in hardware and software installation or problems WARNING The Warning convention advises you to take certain precautions in order to avoid possible damage to your Connect Tech product ATTENTION Contents Static Sensitive This message warns you that your Connect Tech product is very sensitive to static electricity Make sure that before you handle the product you practice proper ESD procedures Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 1 4 Chapter 1 Introduction Product Overview The Intellicon NT960 PCI is a high performance intelligent multi port subsystem that allows you
51. ssary to correct the interference DOC IC This Class A digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations as defined in ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouiller du Canada General The above agency conformances were met by independent laboratory testing of Connect Tech Inc product s with shielded cables with metal hoods attached to either the terminating connectors or cable assemblies supplied with the product s Failure to follow good EMC EMI compliant cabling practices may produce more emissions or less immunity than were obtained in laboratory measurements Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio a TV reception requiring the user to take whatever steps necessary to correct the interference Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendix B Connector Pinouts 4 5 Appendix B Connector Pinouts A cable with 37 pin connectors connects the Intellicon NT960 PCI host adapter to an ACM 16 ACM Flex16 or ACM I6RJ external module ACM 16 ACM Flex16 and ACM 16RJ modules also connect to each other via 37 pin connectors These connections are a proprietary external bus interface not a serial interface and therefore no pinouts are given for the 37 pin connectors ACM 16 Pinouts The ACM 16 provides male DB 9 connectors for each por
52. switch block or switch set for address 1 This setting assigns port numbers 1 through 16 to the serial ports on the ACM 16 ACM Flex16 or ACM 16RJ module Figure 26 shows the location and factory setting of the ACM 16 and ACM Flex16 address switch block Figure 27 shows the location and factory setting of the ACM 16RJ address switch Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 4 32 Chapter 4 Appendix G Factory Settings Figure 26 ACM 16 ACM Flex16 factory settings ACM Flex16 16 Intellicon NT960 16 Intellicon NT960 Connect Tech Inc Connect Tech Inc Address Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendix G Factory Settings 4 33 Figure 27 ACM IGRJ factory setting PWRAN PURO Hoong D Intellicon NT96 ACM IGRI Connect Teck Inc Gn Address Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 4 34 Chapter 4 Appendix G Factory Settings ACM Flex16 RS 485 SLIM options The RS 485 SLIM for the ACM Flex16 offers a wide range of configuration options These options allow you to choose the line loads DC or AC and biasing for each port DIP switch blocks S1 S2 S3 and S4 control these options Connect Tech ships the RS 485 SLIM with all DIP switches set to the OFF position Figure 28 shows the lo
53. t For the DB 9 pinout information please refer to Table 3 Table 3 DB 9 pinouts ACM 16 RS 232 Pin No Signal Direction input signal gnd 7 RTS output Male DB 9 Connector ss o 66 amp 9 Technical Tip Please ensure that you terminate the DCD or CTS signals if your application does not use them The common way to do this is to connect DCD to DTR and or to connect CTS to RTS Failure to do so may result in a loss of a performance on your Intellicon NT960 PCI subsystem Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 4 6 Chapter 4 Appendix B Connector Pinouts ACM Flex16 Pinouts The ACM Flex16 provides male DB 9 connectors for each port For the DB 9 pinout information please refer to Table 4 Table 4 DB 9 pinouts ACM Flex16 Pin No RS 232 RS 485 20mA Signal Direction Signal Direction _ Signal Direction 3 TxD ouput TxD output emu med e pst fina onset 7 RTs output RTS output TxD ouput CNN Note ports 3 4 7 8 11 12 and 15 do not support the RI signal Note ports 3 4 7 8 11 12 and 15 do not support the RI signal RI 9 RI jinpt CTS inpt junused CTS input cd Technical Tip Please ensure that you terminate the DCD or CTS signals if your application does not use them The common way to do this is to connect DCD
54. the serviceable life of the product This is defined as the period during which all components are available Should the product prove to be irreparable Connect Tech Inc reserves the right to substitute an equivalent product if available or to retract Life Time Warranty If no replacement is available The above warranty is the only warranty authorized by Connect Tech Inc Under no circumstances will connect tech inc be liable in any way for any damages including any lost profits lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use such product Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 ii Copyright Trademarks Copyright Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Connect Tech shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Connect Tech Inc Copyright 2001 2002 by Connect Tech Inc Trademark Acknowledgment Connect Tech Inc acknowledges all trademarks registered trademarks and or copyrights referred to in this document as the property of their respective owners Not listing all possible
55. to DTR and or to connect CTS to RTS Failure to do so may result in a loss of a performance on your Intellicon NT960 PCI subsystem ACM Flex16 SLIM Pinouts You may order the ACM Flex16 external module with RS 232 RS 485 422 and or 20mA Current Loop Serial Line Interface Modules SLIM Please refer to Table 5 for the pinouts for the SLIM sockets found on the ACM Flex16 module Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendix B Connector Pinouts 4 7 Table 5 ACM Flex16 SLIM pinouts SLIM TTL RS 232 RS 485 422 Current Loop Pin No Signal Signal Signal Signal oo o Jeary en et 2 R3D4 3 mp4 0 O9 g EE 4 13 1b pis CTS4 RTSBO 4 RxD O4 pio RX DAQ4 j 17 RI 4 CTS B Signal ground DCD 3 RxD B 3 DSR 3 CTS 3 RTS 3 RTS AC 3 TxD AC 3 CTS 3 RTS B 3 3 3 DTR 3 RxD A CTS BG Signal ground Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 4 8 Chapter 4 Appendix B Connector Pinouts Table 5 continued ACM Flex16 SLIM pinouts SLIM TTL RS 232 Pin No Signal Signal RS 485 422 Signal Current Loop Signal 37 Ground o j 38 _ 5 e 39 TxD2 5 _ 40 ersz p 41 42 DSR2 44 mena oo 45 4 Do o Roo ar oe ea
56. ver station load The generator station is either the TxD or RTS signals The receiver station is either the RxD or CTS signals The RS 485 SLIM also offers you the additional functionality to disconnect the RxD signal pair COMPLETELY from the load and bias circuits This allows you to multi drop the RxD station on a half duplex communication line You select this option with switch positions 3 and 4 on switch blocks S1 S2 S3 and S4 Please refer to the following examples concerning this option and their switch settings Examples 1 Thefollowing example shows the RxD signal pairs on a ACM Flex16 port disconnected from the load and bias circuits for multi drop on a half duplex line switch blocks S1 S2 S3 or S4 TI The following example shows the RxD signal pairs on a ACM Flex16 port connected to the load and bias circuits switch blocks 1 S2 S3 or S4 TIT Switch positions 1 and 2 on switch blocks S1 S2 S3 and S4 allow the generator stations TxD and RTS to have either no load or a DC load of 150 ohms Please refer to the examples following for these configuration options and their switch settings Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 Chapter 4 Appendix D RS 485 422 Option 4 19 Switch positions 5 and 6 on switch blocks S1 S2 S3 and S4 allow the receiver stations RxD and CTS to have either a DC load of 150 ohms or an AC load of 150 ohms in series with a 50 nF
57. xamples show the ACM 16 ACM Flex16 or ACM 16RJ address switch block or switch set for Address I ports 1 through 16 default ACM 16 Flex16 ACMI 16RJ 0 1 ON 8 2 Address H H 7 D 12 3 6 4 1 5 Address Address 2 ports 17 through 32 ACM 16 Flex16 ACM 16RJ Address Address Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 2 6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation SLIM Installation ACM Flex16 The ACM Flex16 module has four 72 pin SLIM sockets that accept line transceiver modules Each transceiver module provides the RS 232 or RS 485 422 or 20mA Current Loop receivers and transmitters to condition four serial ports SLIM 1 interfaces ports 1 2 3 4 SLIM 2 interfaces ports 5 6 7 8 SLIM 3 interfaces ports 9 10 11 12 and SLIM 4 interfaces ports 13 14 15 16 Refer to Figure 9 for the location and orientation of the SLIM sockets on the ACM Flex16 Figure 9 ACM Flex16 SLIM socket locations ACM Flex16 view from back with cover removed SLIM 4 socket SM4 SLIM 3 socket SM3 Intellicon NT960 PCI User s Manual ver 0 02 0 SLIM 1 socket SM1 SLIM 2 socket SM2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2 7 To insert a SLIM into a connector follow these steps Placethe SLIM into the socket almost vertically about 75 degree angle making sure that it is properly oriented and fully

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