Product Overview
16-Port
Hardware Installation
This document discusses installing the RocketPort CompactPCI 16-port serial
controller and the DB25 connector interface box or the RM16-RJ45 Rack Mount
interface box.
Note: For interface information, see RocketPort Interfaces
The document also provides product specifications and agency notices.
The RocketPort CompactPCI 16 adapter meets the PCI Industrial Computers
Manufacturers Group (PICMG) 2.0, Revision 3.0, CompactPCI Specification. The
RocketPort CompactPCI 16 supports operation in PCI buses with either 5 volt or
3.3 volt bus interface signaling. The RocketPort CompactPCI uses a 36 MHz
processor that is specifically designed to process asynchronous serial
communications.
on Page 3.
The RocketPort CompactPCI uses Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
technology to replace most hardware components, including the processor and the
serial controller. You can install up to four RocketPort CompactPCI boards in one
PC, for a total of 64 additional serial ports.
Locating Drivers and Software Documentation
Hardware Installation 1
You can download the latest drivers and software installation documents from the
web site at http://support.comtrol.com/
download.asp.
Installing the RocketPort Hardware
Hardware installation consists of installing the board in the host system and
connecting the interface box.
Note: After installing the hardware, you must install the device driver for your
operating system.
Card Installation Use the following procedure to install the board.
1. Turn off your computer and remove the CompactPCI expansion slot front
panel cover.
Note: You may want to write down the model number and serial number of
the board before installation.
2. Insert the board into the slot, seating it securely.
3. Lift the front panel handle to lock the board into place.
4. Fasten the expansion slot retaining screws.
5. Attach the interface that came with your board using the appropriate
procedure.
• Installing a Standard Interface Box (below)
• Installing a Rack Mount Interface Box
on Page 3
Installing the RocketPort Hardware
Installing a Standard Interface Box
1. Attach the male end of the RocketPort cable to the board and the female end to
the connector labeled Host on the interface box.
Note: The male DB25 port labeled Host is reserved for connection to the
RocketPort controller and no user accessible signals are present at this
port.
2. Tighten the connector retaining screws.
3. If applicable, use the slide switches on the interface box to set each port to
either RS-232 or RS-422.
4. Use the software installation and configuration document for your operating
system, with the driver to complete your installation.
For the latest software and documentation, go to http://support.comtrol.com/
download.asp.
Note: After installing the hardware, you must install the device driver for your
operating system.
5. Verify that the ports are functioning properly and connect your peripheral
devices.
Hardware Installation 2
Installing a Rack Mount Interface Box
Installing a Rack
Mount Interface Box
The RM16-RJ45 design allows you to stack several units on a shelf, or you can
mount it directly into a rack.
1. Place the unit on a stable
surface, or attach the L
brackets to the interface
using the screws supplied
with the unit, and attach the L bracket into your rack.
Note: You can mount the unit
facing in either direction.
2. Attach the 3-foot cable or the 3foot and the 10-foot cables
together between the interface
and the board.
Note: The cables are interchangeable. You may connect either or both cables
depending upon the distance between the board and the rack. The
maximum distance permitted between the interface box and board is 15
feet.
3. Use the software installation and configuration document for your operating
system, with the driver to complete your installation.
For the latest software and documentation, go to http://support.comtrol.com/
download.asp.
Note: After installing the hardware, you must install the device driver for your
operating system.
4. Verify that the ports are functioning properly and connect your peripheral
devices.
RocketPort Interfaces
The RocketPort CompactPCI 16-port provides several interface options:
• Rack Mount models are available with RJ45 connectors (back panels shown).
• Standard interface boxes are available in several
- 16-Port RS-232 (with red
LEDs)
- 16-Port RS-422 (with red
LEDs)
- 16-Port RS-232 with
integrated status LEDs. The
yellow LEDs show receiving
activity. The green LEDs
show transmitting activity.
configurations:
- RS-232 mode-only or switch-selectable RS-232/
422; both models have female DB25 connectors.
- Surge interface box with enhanced surge
protection that is switch-selectable RS-232/422
with male DB25 connectors.
Note: RS-422 supports up to 10 multidrop devices.
Hardware Installation 3
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