Compaq COM-2-PC-F, RS-232C User Manual

COM-2(PC)F

RS-232C (2ch) Serial I/O Board

User’s Guide

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Trademarks

MS, Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holder.

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Product Configuration

- COM-2(PC)F Board…1

- Sample Program Diskette (3.5inch/1.44MB)…1

- User's Guide (This Booklet)…1

Unpacking:

This board is specially packed in an anti-static bag to prevent damage in shipping.

Check the contents to make sure that you have everything listed above. If you do not have all the items, contact your distributor or CONTEC group office where you purchased.

Note!

Do not remove the board from its protective packaging until the computer case is open and ready for installation. Electrical static can cause damage to electrical components.

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Table of Contents

Trademarks ........................................................................i

Product Configuration ..................................................... ii

1. Introduction .............................................................1

About the COM-2(PC)F Board.....................................1

Support Software of Option..........................................1

Features.........................................................................1

Limited Three-Year Warranty......................................2

How to Obtain Service..................................................2

Liability.........................................................................2

About the Manual.........................................................3

2. How to Use the Board ............................................... 5

Compatible Mode and Enhanced Mode ...........................5

Compatible Mode..........................................................5

Enhanced Mode.............................................................5

Operating under Windows Me/98.....................................6

Procedure.......................................................................6

Operating under Windows 95.........................................10

Procedure.....................................................................10

Operating under Windows 2000.....................................14

Procedure.....................................................................14

Operating under Windows NT .......................................18

Procedure.....................................................................18

Operating under Windows 3.1........................................19

Procedure.....................................................................19

Operating under MS-DOS..............................................20

Procedure.....................................................................20

3. Hardware Setup ..................................................... 23

Names of Board Components.........................................23

I/O Address Setting.........................................................24

Setting Procedure .......................................................25

Interrupt Level Setting...................................................26

Setting Procedure .......................................................26

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Mounting Method............................................................28

Connecting the External Devices...................................31

Connecting the Cable......................................................32

4. System Reference .................................................... 33

Specifications...................................................................33

Circuitry Diagrams.........................................................34

Block Diagram.................................................................34

5. Troubleshooting...................................................... 35

QUESTIONS:..................................................................35

Is the pilot light on?....................................................35

Did the system boot up? .............................................35

Does your program work?...........................................35

Does the sample program work? ................................36

Is the input data accurate?.........................................36

Still have a probrem?..................................................36

6. Appendix................................................................ 39

A. Sample Programs (for MS-DOS)................................39

COM-2(PC)F Diskette ................................................39

Sample Programs........................................................40

Switch and Jumper Settings......................................42

Cable Connection........................................................44

B. Notes on Developing Driver Software.......................56

Internal Registers.......................................................56

Baud Rate Selection....................................................57

LSI Recovery Time......................................................58

Various Aspects of Interrupt Handling in Enhanced

Mode and Compatible Mode.......................................60

C. The Details on NS16550 ............................................62

D. Difference Between the COM-2(PC)F

and COM-2(PC)V.......................................................64

7. Index ..................................................................... 65

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List of Figures

Figure 3.1. Names of Board Components and Default Factory

Settings..................................................................... 23

Figure 3.2. I/O Address DIP Switch............................................ 25

Figure 3.3. Interrupt Level Settings............................................. 26

Figure 3.4. Rear Panel of IBM-PC/AT......................................... 28

Figure 3.5. Removing the Cover.................................................. 28

Figure 3.6. Expansion Slot Cover................................................ 29

Figure 3.7. Anchoring the COM-2(PC)F..................................... 30

Figure 3.8. Interface Connectors (CN1 and CN2)........................ 31

Figure 3.9. CN1 and CN2 Pin Assignments................................ 31

Figure 3.10. Example Connection to a Modem ............................. 32

Figure 3.11.Example Connection to a PC..................................... 32

Figure 3.12. Example Connection to a Device............................... 32

Figure 4.1. Circuitry Diagrams.................................................... 34

Figure 4.2. COM-2(PC)F Block Diagram.................................... 34

Figure 6.1. Floppy Disk Files...................................................... 40

Figure 6.2. 9-pin Connector Diagram.......................................... 44

Figure 6.3. Flowchart of Sample Program 1................................ 45

Figure 6.4. Flowchart of Sample Program 2................................ 46

Figure 6.5. Flowchart of Sample Program 3................................ 47

Figure 6.6. Flowchart of Sample Program 4................................ 48

Figure 6.7. Flowchart of Sample Program 5................................ 49

Figure 6.8. Flowchart of Sample Program 6................................ 50

Figure 6.9. Flowchart of Sample Program 7................................ 51

Figure 6.10. Flowchart of Sample Program 8................................ 52

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Figure 6.11.Flowchart of Sample Program 9................................ 53

Figure 6.12. Flowchart of Sample Program10 ............................... 54

Figure 6.13. Flowchart of Sample Program 11 .............................. 55

Figure 6.14. IVR Bit Function in Enhanced Mode........................ 61

Figure 6.15. Difference in Jumpers (JP1~JP3)............................... 64

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List of Tables

Table 2.1. COM Port Support for Various Programming

Languages................................................................. 21

Table 3.1. I/O Address Settings................................................. 25

Table 3.2. Example Compatible Mode Settings......................... 27

Table 4.1. Specifications............................................................ 33

Table 6.1. Data Format.............................................................. 40

Table 6.2. Switch and Jumper Settings of Sample Program 1, 2,

and 5......................................................................... 42

Table 6.3. Switch and Jumper Settings of Sample Program 3, 4, 6,

and 10....................................................................... 42

Table 6.4. Switch and Jumper Settings of Sample Program 7 .... 43

Table 6.5. Switch and Jumper Settings of Sample Program 11... 43

Table 6.6. Function Selection through Internal Registers........... 56

Table 6.7. Baud Rate and Divisors............................................. 57

Table 6.8. Number of Times the IN Instruction Must be Executed

for the 2EFh Port after Accessing the LSI................. 58

Table 6.9. NS16550's Register (Short from National

Semiconductor's data book) < 1 / 2 > .................... 62

Table 6.9. NS16550's Register (Short from National

Semiconductor's data book) < 2 / 2 > .................... 63

Table 6.10. Specifications Differences....................................... 64

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1. Introduction

About the COM-2(PC)F Board

The COM-2(PC)F is an IBM PC/AT ISA-Bus add-on interface board for multi-channel RS-232C asynchronous communications. It features two serial communication ports and a programmable communication rate ranging from 50 to 115,200 bps for communication or modem control.

Support Software of Option

- For Windows API-PAC(W32)

- For Windows 3.1 API-SIO(PC)WIN

- For MS-DOS SUPPORT-PAC(PC)103

Features

- 2-channel asynchronous communication

- Supports RS-232C protocol

- Programmable communication rate from 50 to 115,200 bits per second

- Two operational modes : Enhanced and Compatible (COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4)

Introduction

For more information, see System Reference.

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Introduction

Limited Three-Year Warranty

CONTEC Interface boards are warranted by CONTEC Co., LTD to be free from defects in material and workmanship for up to three years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.

Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the original invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group office, from which it was purchased.

This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but only for the electronic circuitry and original boards. The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the original invoice is not included, in which case repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy.

How to Obtain Service

For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you purchased before returning any product.

*No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the

RMA number.

Liability

The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the warrantor be liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that arise from inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.

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About the Manual

This manual consists of the following chapters : Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 How to Use the Board Chapter 3 Hardware Setup Chapter 4 I/O Ports and Registers Chapter 5 System Reference Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Index

Introduction

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2. How to Use the Board

Compatible Mode and Enhanced Mode

The COM-2(PC)F supports Compatible mode and Enhanced mode. In Compatible mode, the board channels operate as standard PC serial ports. In Enhanced mode, the board operates under CONTEC's proprietary control procedures. Give full consideration to the features of each mode when selecting which mode to use in your system.

Compatible Mode

The two channels of the COM-2(PC)F can be used as standard PC serial ports. Channel CN1 of the COM-2(PC)F can be assigned as COM1 or COM3, and channel CN2 can be assigned as COM2 or COM4.

In Compatible mode, each channel uses one interrupt level. Therefore, your PC must have at least two interrupt levels available. The COM-2(PC)F uses the I/O addresses assigned to the standard serial ports.

As the COM-2(PC)F channels operate as standard serial ports, the board can be accessed using either the CONTEC driver software (purchased separately) or some other driver software that supports standard serial ports.

Enhanced Mode

The COM-2(PC)F operates under CONTEC's proprietary control procedures.

In Enhanced mode, a single interrupt level is used to control both channels. Therefore, the board can be used even if your PC has only one free interrupt level available. The I/O address used is specified by CONTEC.

As the board operates under CONTEC's proprietary control procedures, you must use the CONTEC driver software (purchased separately) or develop your own driver software. Programming for Enhanced mode is different to programming for Compatible mode.

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How to Use the Board

Operating under Windows Me/98

This section describes the procedure for using the board under Windows Me/98 and lists a number of points to note.

Procedure

When using the board under Windows Me/98, the OS must be set to recognize the I/O address and interrupt level used by the COM-2(PC)F. In Windows Me/98, this is called hardware installation. Use the following installation procedure.

Check the Current Settings

First, check the current settings. Check which interrupt levels are available. If using in Compatible mode, also check which COM ports (COM1 to COM4) are already set. The COM-2(PC)F cannot be assigned to a COM port that is already set. The procedure for checking is as follows.

- Check the interrupt level

1. Select [System] from [Control Panel] and open [Device

Manager].

2. Select the [Computer] folder and click [Properties].

3. Display the [Interrupt request(IRQ)] list and check which

interrupt levels are available.

- Check the ports

1. Select [System] from [Control Panel] and open [Device

Manager].

2. Double click on the [Ports (COM & LPT)], [Infrared], [Modem]

folder and check which ports are already set.

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Compatible Mode Installation Procedure 1

1. Set the operation mode (I/O address) and interrupt level for the

COM-2(PC)F. Set the COM-2(PC)F switch and jumpers as described in Hardware Setup. Set an interrupt level that is not currently used by the computer.

2. Insert the COM-2(PC)F in an expansion slot and turn on the

power to the PC.

3. After Windows Me/98 starts, select [Control Panel] from

[My Computer] and start the [Add New Hardware].

4. Click [Next >] in response to [To begin installing your new

hardware, click Next] in the Add New Hardware Wizard.

5. Select [Yes (Recommended)] in response to [Do you want

Windows to search for your new hardware ?].

6. After following the instructions and completing detection, use

[Details...] to check that the standard serial ports have been detected.

7. Next, click [Finish] and restart your computer.

(When Windows Me is used, it doesn’t need to restart.)

8. After rebooting, use the procedure described in the "Check

Resources" section below to check the interrupt level assigned to the COM-2(PC)F. If the value is different to the level set on the jumper, correct the setting in the OS.

9. When installing by this method, the COM-2(PC)F channels are

installed as standard serial ports (COM*).

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Compatible Mode Installation Procedure 2

1. Turn on the power to the PC without inserting the COM-2(PC)F

in an expansion slot.

2. After Windows Me/98 starts, select [Control Panel] from [My

Computer] and start the [Add New Hardware].

3. Click [Next >] in response to [To begin installing your new

hardware, click Next] in the Add New Hardware Wizard.

4. Select [No] in response to [Do you want Windows to search for

your new hardware ?].

5. Select the [Ports (COM & LPT)] folder from the [Hardware

types:] screen.

6. Select [Communication Port] from [Models:] and click on [Have

Disk...] in the screen.

7. When the [Install From Disk] screen appears, place the floppy

disk in the drive, enter the drive name in [Copy manufacturer's file from:], then click [OK].

8. The next screen displays the board type. Select [CONTEC Co.,

Ltd. - COM-2(PC)F, V, H Compatible] from [Models:].

9. Next, the resource items and settings are displayed. Take a

note of the displayed I/O address and interrupt level.

10.End the operation as instructed. This completes the installation

of one port. When using both ports in Compatible mode, repeat the procedure from step 2. If the interrupt level used by a COM-2(PC)F port is already used on the PC, change the interrupt level to an available level.

11. Turn off the power, then set the operation mode (I/O address)

and interrupt level on the COM-2(PC)F to the values set in steps 9 and 10 above. Set the COM-2(PC)F switch and jumpers as described in Hardware Setup.

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Enhanced Mode Installation Procedure

When it is used with Enhanced Mode, API-PAC(W32) of the option is necessary. Refer to Help "HWINSTE.HLP" of the way of registering the hardware being attached to API-PAC(W32) for the way of installing it.

Check Resources

Always check the PC resources (I/O address and interrupt level) assigned to the COM-2(PC)F before actually using the board. Use the following procedure to check the resources managed by the OS.

1. Select [System] from [Control Panel] and click [Hardware]

property sheet, then open [Device Manager].

2. For Compatible mode, double click on the [Ports (COM &

LPT)] folder. For Enhanced mode, double click on the [Multi-function adapters] folder.

3. Double click on the [CONTEC Co., Ltd. - COM-2(PC)F] or

[COM*] folder to display the properties screen.

4. Select [Resources]. Check the resource items and settings, and

look for any conflicts.

5. Disable [Use automatic settings] first if changing the settings.

If changing an I/O address, change the Basic configuration from the [Setting based on:]. To change an interrupt level, click on [Change setting...]. After checking the resources, check again that the interrupt level value on the COM-2(PC)F board match the settings in the OS.

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How to Use the Board

Operating under Windows 95

This section describes the procedure for using the board under Windows 95 and lists a number of points to note.

Procedure

When using the board under Windows 95, the OS must be set to recognize the I/O address and interrupt level used by the COM-2(PC)F. In Windows 95, this is called hardware installation. Use the following installation procedure.

Check the Current Settings

- Check the interrupt level

1. Select [System] from [Control Panel] and open [Device

Manager].

2. Select the [Computer] folder and click [Properties].

3. Display the [Interrupt request(IRQ)] list and check which

interrupt levels are available.

- Check the ports

1. Select [System] from [Control Panel] and open [Device

Manager].

2. Double click on the [Ports (COM & LPT)] folder and check

which ports are already set.

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Compatible Mode Installation Procedure 1

1. Set the operation mode (I/O address) and interrupt level for the

COM-2(PC)F. Set the COM-2(PC)F switch and jumpers as described in Hardware Setup. Set an interrupt level that is not currently used by the computer.

2. Insert the COM-2(PC)F in an expansion slot and turn on the

power to the PC.

3. After Windows 95 starts, select [Control Panel] from

[My Computer] and start the [Add New Hardware].

4. Click [Next >] in response to [To begin installing your new

hardware, click Next] in the Add New Hardware Wizard.

5. Select [Yes (Recommended)] in response to [Do you want

Windows to search for your new hardware ?].

6. After following the instructions and completing detection, use

[Details...] to check that the standard serial ports have been detected.

7. Next, click [Finish] and restart your computer.

8. After rebooting, use the procedure described in the "Check

Resources" section below to check the interrupt level assigned to the COM-2(PC)F. If the value is different to the level set on the jumper, correct the setting in the OS.

9. When installing by this method, the COM-2(PC)F channels are

installed as standard serial ports (COM*).

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Compatible Mode Installation Procedure 2

1. Turn on the power to the PC without inserting the COM-2(PC)F

in an expansion slot.

2. After Windows 95 starts, select [Control Panel] from [My

Computer] and start the [Add New Hardware].

3. Click [Next >] in response to [To begin installing your new

hardware, click Next] in the Add New Hardware Wizard.

4. Select [No] in response to [Do you want Windows to search for

your new hardware ?].

5. Select the [Ports (COM & LPT)] folder from the [Hardware

types:] screen.

6. Select [Communication Port] from [Models:] and click on [Have

Disk...] in the screen.

7. When the [Install From Disk] screen appears, place the floppy

disk in the drive, enter the drive name in [Copy manufacturer's file from:], then click [OK].

8. The next screen displays the board type. Select [CONTEC Co.,

Ltd. - COM-2(PC)F, V, H Compatible] from [Models:].

9. Next, the resource items and settings are displayed. Take a

note of the displayed I/O address and interrupt level.

10.End the operation as instructed. This completes the installation

11. Turn off the power, then set the operation mode (I/O address)

and interrupt level on the COM-2(PC)F to the values set in steps 9 and 10 above. Set the COM-2(PC)F switch and jumpers as described in Hardware Setup.

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Enhanced Mode Installation Procedure

Check Resources

Always check the PC resources (I/O address and interrupt level) assigned to the COM-2(PC)F before actually using the board. Use the following procedure to check the resources managed by the OS.

1. Select [System] from [Control Panel] and open [Device

Manager].

2. For Compatible mode, double click on the [Ports (COM &

LPT)] folder. For Enhanced mode, double click on the [Multi-function adapters] folder.

3. Double click on the [CONTEC Co., Ltd. - COM-2(PC)F] or

[COM*] folder to display the properties screen.

4. Select [Resources]. Check the resource items and settings, and

look for any conflicts.

5. Disable [Use automatic settings] first if changing the settings.

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Operating under Windows 2000

This section describes the procedure for using the board under Windows 2000 and lists a number of points to note.

Procedure

When using the board under Windows 2000, the OS must be set to recognize the I/O address and interrupt level used by the COM-2(PC)F. In Windows 2000, this is called hardware installation. Use the following installation procedure.

Check the Current Settings

- Check the interrupt level

1. Select [System] from [Control Panel] and click [Hardware]

property sheet, then open [Device Manager].

2. Select the [View] and click [Resource by type].

3. Display the [Interrupt request(IRQ)] list and check which

interrupt levels are available.

- Check the ports

1. Select [System] from [Control Panel] and click [Hardware]

property sheet, then open [Device Manager].

2. Double click on the [Ports (COM & LPT)] [Infrared], [Modem]

folder and check which ports are already set.

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Compatible Mode Installation Procedure 1

It can’t be used with Compatible Mode when API-SIO(98/PC)NT of packing together is used for API-PAC(W32).

1. Set the operation mode (I/O address) and interrupt level for the

COM-2(PC)F. Set the COM-2(PC)F switch and jumpers as described in Hardware Setup. Set an interrupt level that is not currently used by the computer.

2. Insert the COM-2(PC)F in an expansion slot and turn on the

power to the PC.

3. After Windows 2000 starts, select [Control Panel] from

[My Computer] and start the [Add/Remove Hardware].

4. Click [Next >] in response to [Welcome to the Add/Remove

Hardware Wizard] in the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard.

5. Select [Add/Troubleshoot a device] in response to [Choose a

Hardware Task].

6. The next, select [Add a New Device] and click [Next].

7. Select [Yes] in response to [Do you want Windows to search for

your new hardware ?], and click [Next].

8. It confirms that two [Install Communications Port] sentences are

indicated on the [Detected Hardware], and click [Next].

9. After rebooting, use the procedure described in the "Check

Resources" section below to check the interrupt level assigned to the COM-2(PC)F. If the value is different to the level set on the jumper, correct the setting in the OS.

10.When installing by this method, the COM-2(PC)F channels are

installed as standard serial ports (COM*).

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