Coactive Aesthetics CA386-N1 User manual

CA386-N1
Networked
Embedded PC
REFERENCE
MANUAL
AESTHETICS, INC
VERSION 1.0

CA386-N1
Reference Manual
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Manual Revision 4
Covers:
CA386-N1 Hardware, Revision C
Programming the CA386-N1, Version 1.0
Coactive Aesthetics
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Specifications 2
1.3 Related Documentation 2
1.4 Power 2
1.5 Connectors and Jumpers 3
1.5.1 Overview 3
1.5.2 Flash Loader Start-up (JP1) 5
1.5.3 i386EX Reset Generation Jumper (JP2) 5
1.5.4 SMI Source Selection Jumper (JP3) 5
1.5.5 NMI Signal Generation Jumper (JP4) 5
1.5.6 DMA Channel Selection for PC/104 Bus (JP5, JP6) 5
1.5.7 Memory Size Configuration Jumpers (JP7, JP8) 6
1.5.8 User Definable Input Jumper/Switch (JP9) 6
1.5.9 RS-485 Option Jumper (JP10) 7
1.5.10 Asynchronous Serial Communications: COM1, COM2 (J1, J2, J5) 7
1.5.11 PC/104 Bus (J3, J4) 9
1.5.12 I/O Ports (J6) 9
1.5.13 Power Connectors (J7, J10) 11
1.5.14 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) (J8) 11
1.5.15 SIMM Memory Socket (U9) 12
1.6 Parts Listing 12
1.7 Mechanical Information 15
Chapter 2 DOS Programming
2.1 Introduction 1
2.1.1 Related Documents 1
2.2 Quick Start 1
2.2.1 Overview 1
2.2.2 Tools 2
2.2.3 QuickStart Steps 2
2.3 Desktop Development 3
2.3.1 CA386-N1 Companion Diskette 4
2.3.2 The RAM Disk 4
2.3.3 Development using the Remote Serial Disk 4
2.3.4 Development under DOS 5
2.4 Memory Map 7

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2.5 Peripheral I/O 8
2.6 Flash Loader 9
2.6.1 General 9
2.6.2 Addresses 9
2.6.3 Memory Map 10
2.6.4 Downloading a .HEX File to Flash 10
2.6.5 Help Command 11
2.6.6 “:<.....>” (Hex Record) 11
2.6.7 “m <A1> <A2>” (Address Remapping) 11
2.6.8 “w <A1> <A2>” (Address Window) 11
2.6.9 “e <A> [L]” (Erase Sectors) 12
2.6.10 “d <A> [L]” (Display Memory) 12
2.6.11 “j [A]” (Set Jump Address) 12
2.6.12 “b <n>” (Set Baud Rate) 12
2.6.13 “a <n>” (Auto Erase) 12
2.6.14 “v <n>” (Verify Mode) 12
2.6.15 “s” (Show Status) 13
2.6.16 “r” (Reboot) 13
2.7 Flash Disk Organization and Programming 13
2.7.1 ROM Disks 14
2.8 Peripherals 14
2.8.1 Serial Ports 15
2.9 Troubleshooting 15
2.9.1 Communicating with the CA386-N1 15
Appendix A CA386-N1 Schematic
Appendix B PC/104 Specification

Hardware 1-1
Chapter 1 Hardware
1
1
1.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the CA386-N1 hardware. It lists specifications for I/O, power, and mechanical dimen-
sions, covers communications issues, and describes all the jumpers and connectors and their pin-outs. A sche-
matic and a parts list are also included at the end of the chapter. Figure 1.1 is a simplified block diagram of the
CA386-N1.
FIGURE 1.1 CA386-N1 Block Diagram
STATUS LEDs NETWORK
SERVICE
PUSHBUTTON
RS-232 (COM1)
RS-232 (COM2)
512K FLASH EPROM
256K to 4MB RAM
INTERNAL PWR
78kB or 1.2MB
TWISTED
PAIR
TRANSCEIVER
NEURON
3120
PROCESSOR
SPI INTERFACE
3.0V
CLOCK
BATTERY
OPTIONAL
REAL-TIME
CLOCK
i386EX
MICROCONTROLLER
I/O CONNECTOR
8/16-BIT PC/104
CONNECTOR
Application
Input Jumper
NETWORK
CONNECTOR
POWER
CONNECTOR

Specifications
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1.2 Specifications
The CA386-N1 is an Intel i386EX based single-board computer with integrated LonTalk interface. Hardware
specifications are as follows:
•25MHz Intel i386EX Processor
•256K, 1M, or 4M SIMM DRAM
•512K Flash EPROM
•NEURON 3120 with MIP Firmware installed
•LonTalk Transceiver: TPT/XF-78, TPT/XF-1250, or FTT-10
•2 RS-232 asynchronous serial ports (COM1, COM2)
•RS485 option on COM1
•8 TTL-level digital I/O
•3 programmable counter/timers
•Battery-backed real-time clock (optional)
•8/16-bit PC/104 Bus
•Power Requirements: single +5 volt operation (+12V, -12V required if certain PC/104 peripherals are
used)
•Power Consumption: nominal 500mA@5VDC
•Power Connector: 5-wire 5.08mm removable-plug screw terminal
•Network Connector: 2-wire 5.08mm removable-plug screw terminal or dual RJ45 jacks
•Dimensions: 4” (10.2mm) x6.25”(15.9mm) x approximately 1/2”
•Operating Temperature: 0-70 C
1.3 Related Documentation
The following documents are useful for a full understanding of the CA386-N1 system:
•Intel386EX Embedded Microprocessor Hardware Reference - available from Intel Corporation Liter-
ature Sales, P.O. Box 7641, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056-7641
•LONWorks Technology Device Data - available from Motorola Literature Distribution Center, P.O.
Box 20912, Phoenix, AZ 85036
1.4 Power
Power is supplied to the CA386-N1 through either connector J7 or J10. There are lines on both J7 and J10 for the
following voltages:
•+5VDC
•+12VDC
•-12VDC
•Gnd
•Vin - Variable Voltage Input for use with a power supply or converter