Renard Plus
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Renard Plus TR24 Controller
Board Version 1.00
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................................................................................2
1. INTRODUCTION TO RENARD .............................................................................................................................3
2. OVERVIEW OF RENARD PLUS TR24 .................................................................................................................4
3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................5
3.1 RENARD PLUS TR24 BOM /PARTS LIST ..............................................................................................................5
3.1.1 Transformer Options ...............................................................................................................................6
3.1.2 TR24 Heatsink.........................................................................................................................................7
3.1.3 TR24 Enclosure.......................................................................................................................................7
3.2 PARTS ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................................................8
3.2.1 First Things First......................................................................................................................................8
3.3 TR24 ASSEMBLY GUIDE ......................................................................................................................................9
3.3.1 Select Voltage Setting.............................................................................................................................9
3.3.2 Install Resistors.....................................................................................................................................10
3.3.3 Install By-pass Caps and Diodes ..........................................................................................................12
3.3.4 Install IC Sockets...................................................................................................................................13
3.3.5 Install IC Headers..................................................................................................................................14
3.3.6 Install Misc. Parts ..................................................................................................................................15
3.3.7 Initial Testing .........................................................................................................................................19
3.3.8 Install IC’s ..............................................................................................................................................20
3.3.9 Picture of Finished Board......................................................................................................................21
4. FINISHING STEPS...............................................................................................................................................22
4.1 PROGRAMMING THE PIC....................................................................................................................................22
4.2 JUMPER SETTINGS /HEADERS............................................................................................................................22
4.2.1 JP1 RS485 Terminator..........................................................................................................................22
4.2.2 JP2 RenW / XBee Header.....................................................................................................................22
4.2.3 JP3 PIC Bypass / DMX .........................................................................................................................23
4.2.4 Programming (ICSP Header)................................................................................................................23
4.2.5 Ground and +5 Test Points...................................................................................................................23
4.3 CONNECTING THE RENARD TO YOUR PC.............................................................................................................24
4.3.1 RJ45 Wiring...........................................................................................................................................24
4.3.1 DMX wiring............................................................................................................................................24
4.3.2 Computer Setup ....................................................................................................................................25
4.4 FINAL TESTING ..................................................................................................................................................25
4.4.1 Diagnostic LED Status Lights................................................................................................................25
4.4.2 Test Procedure......................................................................................................................................25
5. PARTS PLACEMENT DIAGRAM........................................................................................................................26
6. NOTES .................................................................................................................................................................27
