Pickering SIMRC 1050 User manual

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Getting Started Documentation SIMRC 1050 Carrier
Hardware Installation
1. Install the SIMRC module 1080 first, refer SIMRC_1050D.pdf, page 3.
Before you insert the module, remove jumpers 5 / 6 / 7.
Set all its address switches to OFF.
Set jumpers to RS232.
2. Install the SIMRC modules 1 or 2 or 3 in any 1050 module connector 1 to 3
Before you insert the module, remove jumpers 5 / 6 / 7.
Set each module address to a unique address.
Set jumpers to I2C.
3. Connect a RS232 cable between PC COM port and the 1050 carrier with the
following wiring (refer diagram on page 4 of the SIMRC_1050D.pdf):
PC COM 1050 J5
TX (3) ------- (3)
RX (2) ------- (2)
GND (5) ------- (5)
4. Connect 5 VDC power supply to the 1050 carrier, connector J6, refer diagram on
page 4 o f the SIMRC_1050D.pdf
5. Verify your settings with the SIMRC Soft Front Panel software.

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Cascading
In case of cascading one or more SIMRC carriers, interconnect J4 of first carrier with J4
of adjacent carrier(s) etc. Use cable female to female, one to one, pins 1, 2, 3 and 5.
When cascading, power supply and communication is provided through connectors J4.
Soft Front Panel Installation
1. Unzip file Installation_PI-SIMRC_version.zip into a temporary directory and run
setup.exe to launch installation.
2. The destination directory (default settings recommended) will be automatically
created and the PI-SIMRC software will be installed there.
3. A short cut for easy starting the tool will be placed on the desktop.
4. Uninstall PI-SIMRC using Remove Programs in the Control Panel.
Programming
Refer Manual Section 4 – PROGRAMMING, RS-232 Operation, page 4.5. A programming
example is listed on page 4.10.
Verification of your SIMRC configuration
Use the SFP or any Windows Terminal Emulation (such as HyperTerminal) to communicate
with the SIMRCs.
J6
PS +5V
J4
Cascade
J5
RS-232
Carrier I
J6
PS +5V
J4
Cascade
J5
RS-232
Carrier II
J6
PS +5V
J4
Cascade
J5
RS-232
Carrier n