Advantech PCL-843 User manual

PCL-843
16-bit
Ethernet Card

Copyright Notice
This documentation and the software included with this product are
copyrighted 1995 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved.
Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements to the
products described in this manual at any time without notice.
No part of this manual or software may be reproduced, copied,
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prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided
in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However,
Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any
infringements of rights of third parties which may result from its use.
Acknowledgments
All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the
property of their respective owners.
FCC Warning
This equipment uses and generates radio frequency (RF) energy. If
not properly installed and used in accordance with this manual this
product may cause interference to Radio and TV reception. This
product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device as per FCC Rules, Subpart J of Part 15. These
guidelines have been designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a commercial environment.
Part No. 2000843000 1st Edition
Printed in Taiwan Jan. 1995

Contents
CHAPTER 1 Introduction .................................................. 1
Description............................................................................. 2
Applications.................................................................................. 3
Features ......................................................................................... 3
Specifications................................................................................ 4
Emissions...................................................................................... 4
CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation .................................. 5
Initial inspection.................................................................... 6
PCL-843 Jumper/connector locations................................ 7
Card configuration ............................................................... 8
Jumper settings ..................................................................... 8
Configuration software/jumper (JP4)........................................... 9
Interrupt (IRQ) level setting (JP2)................................................ 9
I/O address setup (JP1) ............................................................... 10
Boot ROM address (JP3)............................................................ 10
Mode selection (JP4) .................................................................. 11
Configuration using software ............................................ 12
Remote boot operation ....................................................... 13
Installing boot ROM chips ......................................................... 13
Card installation ................................................................. 15

CHAPTER 3 Wiring and Networks ................................. 1 7
Typical network connections.............................................. 18
Wiring .................................................................................. 19
BNC connection ......................................................................... 19
RJ-45 connections ...................................................................... 20
RJ-45 pin assignments................................................................ 20
Diagnostics........................................................................... 21
Card software diagnostics........................................................... 21
LED indicator diagnostics .......................................................... 22
Appendix A Quick Boot Installation Guide.................... 2 3
Installing quick boot ROM......................................................... 24
Creating multiple remote boot image files................................. 26
Using different frame types ........................................................ 28

Chapter 1 Introduction 1
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Introduction
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Description
The PCL-843 is a high performance jumperless 16-bit Ethernet
adapter that connects to either thin Ethernet coax or twisted pair
cabling.
The card is fully compatible with the popular Novel NE2000 PC bus
adapter. As a result the card can be used with most network operating
systems, drivers and utilities.
The PCL-843 provides a thin coax (10BASE-2) interface and a
twisted pair (10BASE-T) interface. Both interfaces fully comply with
the IEEE 802.3 10BASE-2 and 10BASE-T standards for 10-Mbps
CSMA/CD local area networks.An auto-sensing circuit automatically
detects which of the two interfaces is being used. The PCL-843 not
only supports the two most popular cabling types, it also minimizes
the cost of media conversion and maintenance for future use.
The PCL-843's advanced design eliminates the need to use it's
switches and jumpers, making it ideal for industrial applications
requiring low MTTR. An easy-to-use setup program lets you config-
ure the card completely in software. (Alternatively, you can use the
card's jumpers.)
The PCL-843 conforms to FCC Class A standards. Put a boot ROM in
its supported socket and you can boot the workstation automatically
from a file server without any local disk drives, excellent for operation
in stand-alone and harsh industrial environments.

Chapter 1 Introduction 3
Applications
• Factory automation systems
• Data acquisition systems
• Networking
• POS (point of sale) systems
• Instrument control
Features
• Novel NE2000 compatible
• Conforms to IEEE 802.3 10BASE-2 and 10BASE-T
• Software or jumper configurable (IRQ, I/O address and
remote ROM address)
• High-speed operation (10 Mbps)
• Provides BNC and RJ-45 connectors with auto-sensing
• 8-bit/16-bit auto-sensing
• On-board 16K high performance multi-packet buffer
• Includes easy-to-use setup/diagnostic utility to select IRQ, I/O
address and Boot ROM address
• NetWare 286/386, NDIS, ODI and Packet drivers included
• SMT technology for increased product reliability
• Complies with FCC ClassA
• Quick diagnostic LEDs indicate adapter status
• External LED indicates traffic status

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Specifications
•Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-2 and 10BASE-T
•I/O Base address: 240, 280, 2C0, 300, 320, 340, 360H
•Boot ROM address: Disable, C0000H, C4000H, C8000H,
CC000H, D0000H, D4000H, D8000H and DC000H
•IRQ: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11 or 12
•Data bus width: 8-bit and 16-bit auto-sensing
•Connectors:
BNC port - IEEE 802.3 10BASE-2 thin Ethernet supported by
BNC T-connector to RG-58 AUI coaxial bus cable
RJ-45 port - Unshielded twisted pair wire (22AWG~26AWG)
for RJ-45 phone jack. Max. length is 100 meters (24AWG
recommended)
•Software support: Setup/diagnostic utility
•Driver support: NetWare 286/486, Microsoft LAN manager,
DECnet PathWork, 3COM 3+Room, BanyanVINES, IBM LAN
support Program, WIN/TCP PathWay Access for DOS,
FTP PC/TCP, Windows For Workgroups
•Power consumption: +5 V @ 1.0 A max.
•Operating temperature: 0 to 55oC
•Dimensions: 6.4" x 3" (162 x 75 mm)
•Shipping weight: 0.44 lb (0.2 Kg)
Emissions
Conforms to FCC part 15 Class A