B&B Electronics 3PCI2 User manual

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Dual-Port Multi-Interface
(RS-232/RS-422/RS-485)
PCI Bus Serial Card
with Send Data Control
Model: 3PCI2
Documentation Number 3PCI2-0903
This product designed and manufactured in Ottawa, Illinois USA
of domestic and imported parts by
International Headquarters
B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc.
707 Dayton Road -- P.O. Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 USA
Phone [phone] -- General Fax [phone]
Home Page: www.bb-elec.com
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B&B Electronics Ltd.
Westlink Commercial Park, Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION......................................1
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................1
FEATURES................................................................................................1
QUICK START ..........................................................................................2
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................3
CHAPTER 2: SETUP..........................................................................5
INSPECTION .............................................................................................5
BEFORE STARTING… ..............................................................................5
SELECTION OF OPERATING MODE ..........................................................6
JUMPER/MODE TABLES FOR RS-232/422/485 ........................................6
INSTALL THE CARD..................................................................................7
CHAPTER 3: SOFTWARE DRIVER INSTALLATION ..................9
WINDOWS 95 OR 98 ................................................................................8
SET DTR OPERATION............................................................................13
CHANGING COM PORT NUMBER............................................................14
REMOVAL OF DRIVERS/CARD ...............................................................17
WINDOWS 2000 PROFESSIONAL............................................................19
WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL ..............................................................25
SYSTEM PROPERTIES/HARDWARE/DEVICE MANAGER..........................30
SET DTR OPERATION............................................................................32
CHANGING COM PORT NUMBER............................................................33
REMOVAL OF DRIVERS/CARD ...............................................................35
SHOW HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS......................................................37
CHAPTER 4: SETTING DRIVER OPTIONS.................................39
DTR OPERATION...................................................................................39
ADVANCED - COM PORT RENAMING.....................................................40
DATA RATE 1X/4X CLOCK SPEED........................................................41
FIFO SETTINGS .....................................................................................41
CHAPTER 5: RS-232 CONNECTIONS/OPERATION...................45
RS-232 PINOUTS ...................................................................................45
RS-232 OPERATION ..............................................................................45
DTR OPERATION IN RS-232 MODE ......................................................46

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CHAPTER 6: RS-422/RS-485 CONNECTIONS/OPERATION.....47
RS-422/485 PINOUTS............................................................................47
RS-422 & RS-485 DIFFERENTIAL SIGNALS..........................................49
RS-422 OPERATION ..............................................................................49
RS-485 OPERATION ..............................................................................50
DTR OPERATION IN RS-485 MODE ......................................................50
RS-485 NETWORK BIASING ..................................................................51
CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................53
APPENDIX A: JUMPER/MODE TABLES...................................A-1
APPENDIX B: CONNECTOR PINOUTS.....................................B-1
APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING WITH COMTEST.........C-1
APPENDIX D: DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .................D-1

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Before removing the card from the anti-static protective packaging:
• Discharge any static electricity buildup on your body by
touching a large grounded metal surface or the metal
chassis on equipment connected to earth ground by a 3-wire
power cord.
• Avoid touching the gold connectors or other parts on the
card except as necessary to set the configuration jumpers.
• Remove AC power from the computer before inserting the
card.
• Retain the ESD bag for handling the card.
CAUTION: ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
Use ESD precautions for safe handling.

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Chapter 1 : General Information
Introduction
The 3PCI2 Dual Port serial interface card is designed to work with
Windows based IBM compatible computers with a PCI bus. The card
is Plug and Play compatible which permits the Windows Operating
System and driver to set the addresses and IRQ used by the card.
If you are developing your own software, make sure that the
communications routines support Windows communication drivers
and a wide range of COM ports (Com1 to Com16 or higher).
Features
• Dual-Port Multiple Interface PC Serial Card
• Windows 95/98/2000/XP Compatible Drivers
• Buffered High Speed 16C950A UARTs (16C550 Compatible)
128 byte FIFOs for input/output with selectable trigger
thresholds
• Supports baud rates to 460.8K baud
• RS-232/422/485 mode independently selectable each port
• RS-232 Mode – All eight signals including DCD & RI
• RS-422 Mode – Supports Transmit & Receive signal pairs
• RS-485 Mode – Supports Transmit & Receive signal pairs for
half or full duplex connections.
• 2-wire or 4-wire RS-485 Operation (Half or Full Duplex)
• Automatic Send Data Control for RS-485 Operation
• Com Port Rename – Advanced Driver Function
• Standard DB9 Male Connectors

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Quick Start
CAUTION: ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
1. Before removing the card from the anti-static protective
packaging, discharge any static electricity on yourself.
2. Set the Operating Mode Jumpers for each port to match the
mode desired.
Use the Jumper/Mode Table in Chapter 2.
3. Unplug the computer Power Cord to prevent accidentally
turning the computer on during installation.
4. Install the Card, replace the cover.
5. Reconnect the Power Cord.
6. While power is off, connect your cables (or wait Step 15).
7. Start the computer (as Administrator 2000/XP).
8. Insert the driver disc in your CD-ROM drive.
9. Wait until new hardware is detected.
10. Proceed with Installation according to your Operating
System. See Chapter 3.
11. Check for new Com ports in Device Manager.
12. Select Driver Settings for DTR Control.
13. Set Com number as needed.
14. Prepare your cable connections to match the connector
pinouts
. See Chapter 5 (RS-232) or 6 (RS-422 or RS-485).
15. Shut down your computer before connecting the cables.
16. Connect your RS-232 or RS-422/RS-485 cables.
17. Power up your computer.
18. Verify operation of each port with your hardware.

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Specifications
Bus: PCI bus (33MHz/32-bit) +5V bus power.
Slot: Requires one PCI slot
Dimensions: 4.79 x 3.77 in (12.16 x 9.57 cm) card edge
(Mounting bracket: 1.23 x 12.06 x 0.85 cm)
I/O Connections: Two 9-pin male D-sub (DB9M) connectors
OS Supported: Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP
Baud rates: 460.8K baud maximum - RS-232/422/485
UARTs: 16C950 (128-byte FIFO TX and RX buffers)
16C550 compatible
Character length: 5, 6, 7 or 8 bits
Parity: Even, odd or none
Stop bits: 1, 1.5, or 2
RS-232 Data Lines Drivers/Receivers:
Transceiver Device: SP211H (or equivalent)
High level output voltage: 5.0 V minimum
Low level output voltage: −5.0 V minimum
Output current limited to: ±25 mA
Input high threshold voltage: 1.7 V maximum
Input low threshold voltage: 0.8 V minimum
Device will withstand: ±15 V
RS-422/485 Driver/Receiver:
Transceiver Device: SP491 (or equivalent)
Differential driver output voltage: 1.5 - 5 V
Differential input high-threshold voltage: 0.2 V maximum
Differential input low-threshold voltage: −0.2 V minimum
Automatic RS-485 Driver Control Timing:
Driver is enabled by Tx input buffer data. Driver remains
enabled until all data in Tx buffer is sent.
Receiver Biasing:
4.7K pull-up/pull-down for 32 standard (12-15K) nodes
Provision for custom biasing (R14, R13, R16, R17)

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Termination: none. Provision for custom termination (R15/18)
Max Power Consumption: All ports loaded
Voltage
(V) Current (mA) Power (W)
+5 240 1.2
+12 <1uA -
-12 <1 uA -
Total 240 1.2
Typical Baud Rates
75
110
134
150
300
600
1200
1800
2400
4800
7200
9600
14.4K
19.2K
38.4K
57.6K
115.2K
230.4K
460.8K
Any baud rate that is a common divisor of 460.8K can be used if the
application software supports it.
Accessories:
Software: Driver CD-ROM Disc for Windows 95/98/2000/XP
Manual: Instruction Manual (paper copy of this booklet)

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Chapter 2: Setup
Inspection
Your 3PCI2 serial card was tested for proper operation before
packaging. It should be in perfect mechanical and electrical condition
upon receipt.
Before removing the card from the anti-static protective packaging:
• Discharge any static electricity buildup on your body by touching
a large grounded metal surface or the metal chassis on
equipment connected to earth ground by a 3-wire power cord.
• Avoid touching the gold connectors or other parts on the card
except as necessary to set the configuration jumpers.
• Remove AC power from the computer before inserting the card.
• Retain the ESD bag for handling the card.
• Save the packaging for storage or shipping.
Before Starting…
The card is normally pre-configured for RS-232 operation.
Check/Set 3 operating Mode/Jumpers for each port.
Device Driver Setting for RS-485 Mode:
After driver installation, set DTR Operation to RS-485 Mode.
See Chapter 4,
Setting Driver Options.
CAUTION: ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
Use ESD precautions for safe handling.