Comtrol DM ATS-NTe User Manual

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Installation and Configuration Guide

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Trademark Notices

Comtrol and DeviceMaster are trademarks of Comtrol Corporation. RocketPort is a registered trademark of Comtrol Corporation.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. CreditCard, RealPort, and Xircom are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation or its

subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. Epson is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective

owners.

URL References

All URLs in this document worked at the time of publication. Due to the nature of web sites, some links may not work, and you may need to search their site to locate the referenced information.

Third Edition, October 15, 2003

to the suitability of the Comtrol product for any particular purpose. Specifications subject to change without notice. Some software or features may not be available at the time of publication. Contact your reseller for current product information.

Document Number: 2000282 Rev. C

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Installation and Setup ........................................................................................................................ 5

Product Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 5

Installation...................................................................................................................................................... 5

Initial Hardware Installation to Configure the ATS-NTE ..........................................................................................6

Connecting Optional Devices to the ATS-NTE ............................................................................................................6

Powering on the ATS-NTE............................................................................................................................................7

Other Installation and Configuration Procedures .......................................................................................................7

Configuring the Network Settings on the ATS-NTE ............................................................................. 8

Changing the Default Computer and Workgroup Names.................................................................... 9

Configuring Dialin for NetMeeting ......................................................................................................... 10

Setting Up Remote Management ............................................................................................................. 11

Configuring RAS TCP/IP for Dialin............................................................................................................................11

Client Configuration....................................................................................................................................................13

Managing Files on the ATS-NTE .................................................................................................... 14

Using NetMeeting ....................................................................................................................................... 14

Accessing the ATS-NTE...............................................................................................................................................14

Retrieving Files from the ATS-NTE ...........................................................................................................................15

Sending Files to the ATS-NTE....................................................................................................................................16

PC104 RocketPort Option................................................................................................................ 17

Default PC104 Port Configuration .......................................................................................................... 17

Configuring the Serial Ports .................................................................................................................... 18

Connecting Serial Devices ........................................................................................................................ 22

Installing Modems on the RocketPort Serial Ports ............................................................................ 22

Using the ATS-NTE Standard Modem Driver ...........................................................................................................22

Using the Modem Manufacturer’s Driver...................................................................................................................26

RocketPort Serial Port Connectors ........................................................................................................ 29

DB9 Connectors ...........................................................................................................................................................29

Building Additional DB9 Loopback Plugs..................................................................................................................29

DB25 Connectors .........................................................................................................................................................29

Building Additional DB25 Loopback Plugs ................................................................................................................30

RJ45 Connectors ..........................................................................................................................................................30

Building Additional RJ45 Loopback Plugs.................................................................................................................30

Building an RS-485 Test Cable ...................................................................................................................................30

Building Null-Modem Cables......................................................................................................................................31

Building Straight-Through Cables .............................................................................................................................31

Troubleshooting Serial Ports ................................................................................................................... 31

Using Test Terminal....................................................................................................................................................31

Testing a Comtrol Port .........................................................................................................................................32

Testing an RS-485 Port.........................................................................................................................................33

Test Terminal Modem Control Signals................................................................................................................33

Using Port Monitor......................................................................................................................................................33

Starting Port Monitor...........................................................................................................................................34

Changing Screen Appearance..............................................................................................................................34

Column Setup .......................................................................................................................................................35

Report Configuration............................................................................................................................................35

Port Monitor Files.................................................................................................................................................36

Port Monitor Variables .........................................................................................................................................37

Using Peer Tracer........................................................................................................................................................38

Starting Peer.........................................................................................................................................................38

Log Functions........................................................................................................................................................39

Using Peer............................................................................................................................................................. 39

Device Driver and OS Capabilities and Limitations........................................................................... 39

Other Peer Commands .........................................................................................................................................39

Certified PCMCIA Adapters ............................................................................................................ 41

Comtrol Certified PCMCIA Devices........................................................................................................ 41

Xircom CreditCard Wireless Ethernet Adapter ................................................................................... 41

Enabling the Ethernet Adapter ..................................................................................................................................41

Changing the Client Name..........................................................................................................................................42

Setting Up the Utilities ...............................................................................................................................................43

Enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) ...............................................................................................................43

Verifying the Ethernet Adapter Set Up...................................................................................................................... 45

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Xircom RealPort Modem 56 GlobalACCESS Adapter ......................................................................... 46

Installing Xircom Utilities...........................................................................................................................................46

Selecting a Country Code ............................................................................................................................................ 47

Reconfiguring AUX A as a Standard Serial Port........................................................................ 48

Using the AUX A Port as a COM Port ..................................................................................................... 48

Using the CONSOLE Port ................................................................................................................ 49

Using the CONSOLE Port .......................................................................................................................... 49

Using the CONSOLE Port as a COM Port.............................................................................................. 50

Troubleshooting and Technical Support ..................................................................................... 51

Troubleshooting Checklist ........................................................................................................................ 51

Using the Recovery CD .............................................................................................................................. 52

Running the Diagnostics ........................................................................................................................... 52

Customer Support Policy .......................................................................................................................... 53

Technical Support ....................................................................................................................................... 53

Repair and Return Policy.......................................................................................................................... 53

Appendix A. Connectors................................................................................................................... 54

VGA Connector............................................................................................................................................. 54

PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors................................................................................................... 54

Ethernet Connectors .................................................................................................................................. 54

Compact Flash Disk Connector ............................................................................................................... 55

AUX A and CONSOLE Port Connectors ................................................................................................. 55

PARALLEL Port........................................................................................................................................... 56

Serial Ports 1-8 Connector (Optional) .................................................................................................... 57

Appendix B. Specifications and Notices ...................................................................................... 58

Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 58

Electromagnetic Compliances.....................................................................................................................................58

Environmental Condition Specifications.................................................................................................................... 59

Hardware Specifications..............................................................................................................................................59

Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................59

Default Operating System Configuration...................................................................................................................60

System

Application ........................................................................................................................................... 63

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Notices............................................................................................................................................................ 63

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) (FCC 15.105)....................................................................................................63

Labeling Requirements (FCC 15.19)...........................................................................................................................63

Modifications (FCC 15.21)...........................................................................................................................................64

Serial Cables (FCC 15.27) ...........................................................................................................................................64

Underwriters Laboratory ............................................................................................................................................64

Important Safety Information.....................................................................................................................................64

Appendix C. Default System Values .............................................................................................. 65

System I/O Address Map ............................................................................................................................ 65

First MB Memory Map................................................................................................................................ 66

Appendix D. Changing BIOS Configuration ............................................................................... 67

Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................ 67

Standard CMOS Setup ............................................................................................................................... 68

BIOS Features Setup .................................................................................................................................. 68

Chipset Features Setup.............................................................................................................................. 69

Power Management Setup ........................................................................................................................ 69

PNP/PCI Configuration.............................................................................................................................. 70

Load BIOS Defaults..................................................................................................................................... 71

Load Setup Defaults.................................................................................................................................... 71

Integrated Peripherals............................................................................................................................... 72

Supervisor Password and User Password ............................................................................................. 72

SVGA Setup Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 73

Index ..................................................................................................................................................... 74

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Product Overview

Installation and Setup

This section discusses the following topics:

• Product overview.

• Installing the hardware.

• Configuring the network settings on the ATS-NTE.

• Changing the default computer and workgroup names, for multiple unit installations.

• Configuring dialin on the ATS-NTE for NetMeeting.

• Setting up remote management.

Please refer to the End-User License Agreement for Microsoft Embedded shipped with the ATS-NTE for licensing information.

The DeviceMaster ATS-NTE is a standalone, user programmable microcomputer designed to run both existing and newly developed Microsoft Windows applications in a solid-state environment.

Windows®NT

Installation

USB is not supported by Windows NT Embedded.

The ATS-NTE model provides built-in Ethernet connectivity and is designed for “satellite” deployment through remote management and support of the server, its local programs and the attached serial devices.

The DeviceMaster ATS-NTE is running Comtrol Corporation’s customized version of the Windows NT the Embedded NT operating system performs in a similar manner to a standard “desktop” version of Windows NT 4.0 Workstation. See Appendix B.

and Notices starting on Page 58 for detailed default system information.

If you are unfamiliar with using an embedded operating system, you should review information about the operating system before installation. Please refer to the existing documentation provided by Microsoft at http://www.microsoft.com/

windows/embedded/xp/previous/default.asp.

Installation of the hardware may vary depending on the configuration you ordered from Comtrol. Although the ATS-NTE can be placed in a remote location, you will need to connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to configure the ATS-NTE before it is placed into service.

4.0 Embedded operating system. With a few small exceptions,

Specifications

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Initial Hardware Installation to Configure the ATS-NTE

Follow the following procedures to setup the DeviceMaster ATS-NTE.

Note: If you need pin out information about any of the connectors on the ATS-

NTE, see Appendix A.Connectors

starting on Page 54.

Initial Hardware Installation to Configure the ATSNTE

Connecting Optional Devices to the ATSNTE

1. Place the DeviceMaster ATS-NTE on a stable surface or attach it to a suitable surface using the mounting brackets shipped with the device.

2. Verify that the compact flash is fully inserted. When installed correctly, the compact flash is recessed into the ATS-NTE and the eject button protrudes about 1/4 inch. If necessary, without using excessive force or sharp objects, seat the compact flash in its socket. Too much force can damage the device.

3. Connect the 15-pin monitor cable from a standard VGA monitor to the VGA connector.

4. Connect a standard PS/2 compatible keyboard (6-pin mini DIN) into the KEYBOARD connector.

5. Connect a PS/2 compatible mouse (6-pin mini DIN) into the MOUSE connector.

Connect the devices appropriate for how you plan to use the ATS-NTE:

1. To dial-in and manage the ATS-NTE through a modem, connect an external modem to the AUX A connector of the ATS-NTE.

If you want to connect a serial device (other than a modem) to this port, you must turn off RAS and configure the port for your serial device. See Using the

AUX A Port as a COM Port on Page 48 to change the default port set up.

2. If you want to connect a parallel printer to the system, connect the printer cable to the PARALLEL connector.

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Note: The printer configuration supports the Epson

FX80.

3. Optionally, insert one of the Comtrol approved PCMCIA devices into one of the PCMCIA slots.ThePCMCIAdevicemustbeinsertedintheslotifyouwantto configure the device in the following sections.

Note: The ATS-NTE PCMCIA option supports two Type II PCMCIA slots or

one Type III slot, which is installed at the factory. Drivers for Comtrol approved PCMCIA devices are installed in the system.

• Xircom® CreditCard™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter

Carefully align the adapter (with the flat side down, so that the Xircom Activity and Status LEDs are visible from the top of the device) and gently seat it into either the top or bottom rail of the PCMCIA slot.

• Xircom RealPort™ Modem 56 GlobalACCESS Adapter

a. Carefully align the adapter (with the flat side down, so that the

Xircom LED is on the left side) and gently seat it into the ATS-NTE.

b. Connect the phone line.

Note: If you refer to the Xircom Quick Start card, please note that the

driver is already installed and configured as COM3.

• PCMCIA to CompactFlash Adapter

a. Insert a compact flash into the PCMCIA to CompactFlash adapter. b. Carefully align the PCMCIA adapter (compact flash facing up) with

the bottom rail and gently seat it into the ATS-NTE.

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Powering on the ATS-NTE

Note: The operating system only supports one PCMCIA to CompactFlash

adapter.

The PCMCIA compact flash will display as drive d: after logging in.

4. Optionally, connect the PC104 RocketPort

cable (quad- or octacable) to the

SERIAL PORTS 1-8 connector.

Note: If you have the PC104 RocketPort card option installed, do not connect

any RS-422 or RS-485 devices to the serial ports until you have configured the driver.

Pow erin g on the ATS -NTE

Other Installation and Configuration Procedures

After connecting the cables and devices, you can power on the ATS-NTE and login to the operating system.

1. Connect the power cable into the power supply and connect the power supply (with the latch and key up) into the POWER connector.

2. Connect the power cable to a power source.

Note: Thesystembeepsduringthepoweroncycle.IfyouhavetheRocketPort

PC104 option installed, solid yellow Tx LEDs also indicate that you have power to the unit.

3. When prompted by Windows, press Ctrl + Alt + Del.

4. At the Windows Login prompt, enter the Administrator’s password. Administrator is the default password and it is case-sensitive.

Note: After logging into the ATS-NTE, you will see three applications running on

your taskbar. These applications (WebServer.exe, SocketServer.exe,and SystemManager.exe) must be running in the background to use these applications. See ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/Dev_Mstr/ATS/NTE/

BrowserInterface for more information about these applications.

After the initial installation of the hardware there are other procedures you may need to perform to complete installation and configuration of the ATS-NTE.

• If you want to connect and configure the ATS-NTE to a network (Ethernet or PCMCIA wireless adapter), review and perform these procedures:

- Configuring the Network Settings on the ATS-NTE

on Page 8, for initial

setup.

- Changing the Default Computer and Workgroup Names

on Page 9, if you

are configuring multiple ATS-NTE units on your network.

- Configuring Dialin for NetMeeting

on Page 10, if you want to use

NetMeeting to control the ATS-NTE remotely.

• If you installed a modem (AUX A or PCMCIA) review and perform these procedures:

- Configuring Dialin for NetMeeting

on Page 10, if you want to control the

ATS-NTE from a remote location.

- Setting Up

Remote Management starting on Page 11, to configure RAS

TCP/IP for an address pool.

• If you ordered the PC104 RocketPort option, see Configuring the Serial Ports on Page 18 before connecting your serial devices.

Note: Only install serial device drivers for the Windows NT Embedded

operating system. Refer to the Customer Support Policy

on Page 53,

before installing any drivers.

• If you ordered a PCMCIA option, see the appropriate subsection for more information:

- After you configure NetMeeting dialin and RAS, see Xircom RealPort

Modem 56 GlobalACCESS Adapter on Page 46 to load the Xircom Utilities

from the Xircom CD (V2.62). If using outside the United States or Canada,

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Configuring the Network Settings on the ATS-NTE

you will need the Xircom Utilities to set the modem country code.

- After you configure the network settings and NetMeeting dialin, see

Xircom CreditCard Wireless Ethernet Adapter

installation.

Configuring the Network Settings on the ATS-NTE

After installing the hardware, you are ready to configure the network. The ATSNTE provides Ethernet ports that function as two independent Ethernet network interface cards and support for an optional wireless adapter in the PCMCIA slot.

Each network port must be connected to a different network segment or the ports will conflict with each other. If the ports are not connected to different network segments, NETBEUI will shut down all network services.

Note: Before you can configure the Xircom CreditCard Wireless Ethernet adapter,

it must be enabled. See Enabling the Ethernet Adapter

1. Log into the ATS-NTE as an administrator. Administrator is the default password and it is casesensitive.

2. Open the Network control panel and select the Protocols tab.

a. Highlight TCP/IP Protocol and

select Properties.

Note: Do NOT remove any of the

adapters from the network because you cannot re-install the drivers.

b. Select the adapter (1, 2, or 10) in

the drop list that corresponds to network adapter you want to configure. The default

c. network settings for the adapters

are:

Adapter#1

IP Address 192.168.250.251 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.250.1

Adapter#2

IP Address 192.168.255.252 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.255.1

Adapter#10

IP Address 192.168.245.253 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 192.168.245.1

d. Make any necessary changes to the

IP address, selection by DHCP, or other TCP/IP parameters.

e. Select Ok to close the Properties popup. f. Select Close in the Protocol tab. g. Select Yes to shutdown and restart the computer.

on Page 41, to complete the

on Page 41.

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Changing the Default Computer and Workgroup Names

3. Before the ATS-NTE reboots, connect a standard Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port (or ports) that corresponds to the port (or ports) configured in

Step 2

The ports are labeled 1 and 2 (10/100 ETHERNET). For connector information, see Ethernet Connectors

on Page 54. After the ATS-NTE boots and is running, the green LED indicates receive activity and the yellow LED indicates transmit activity on the network.

Changing the Default Computer and Workgroup Names

IfyouplanoninstallingmorethanoneATS-NTEonyournetwork,youmust change the default computer name.

1. Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon and select Properties.

2. Select the Identification tab and the Change button.

3. Enteranewcomputernameand select Ok.

4. To change the Workgroup name, select the Change button, enter a new Workgroup name and select Ok.

5. Reboot the system so that the changes take affect.

Note: If you change the computer’s name

and you have installed the Xircom CreditCard Wireless Ethernet adapter, make sure that you change thenameintheNetworkcontrol panel (Step 3

on Page 42).

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Configuring Dialin for NetMeeting

NetMeeting can be used to access the Windows NT 4.0 Embedded desktop from a remote location through a network connection (Ethernet or wireless) or a modem connection (AUX A or PCMCIA modem). The desktop can be used to configure and manage the ATS-NTE. Files can also be transferred through NetMeeting in the event that the file sharing on the ATS-NTE is not available or enabled.

Use the following procedure if you want to use NetMeeting to control the ATSNTE.

1. From the Start button, select Programs/ Administrative Tools (Common)/User Manager.

2. Select New User from the User menu.

3. Enter the new user name, the user’s full name, and a description.

4. Enter a password and confirm the password.

Note: NetMeeting requires

a password.

5. Uncheck User Must Change Password at Nex t Login.

Note: If you do not

uncheck this option, the user must signon the ATS-NTE before using NetMeeting from a remote site. NetMeeting does not permit you to change the password when you log in.

6. Select the Dialin button.

Configuring Dialin for NetMeeting

7. Select the Grant dialin permission to user option and then the Ok button to

close the Dialin Information pop-up. If necessary, select the call back type.

8. Select the Groups button.

9. Make the user a Member of the Administrators group and select the Ok button.

10. Select Ok to close the New User pop-up.

11. Exit the User Manager.

Note: You may be requested to

provide a new password the first time you sign in with the new user name.

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Setting Up Remote Management

Before setting up remote management, make sure that you have already performed the procedures in Configuring Dialin for NetMeeting on Page 10. The ATS-NTE has the following drivers installed that require additional configuration for remote management:

• A standard 28.8 Kbps modem driver for AUX A with Remote Access Service (RAS) enabled on COM2.

• Xircom RealPort Modem 56 GlobalACCESS adapter driver that is installed on COM3.

Review and perform the following procedures if you want to manage the ATS-NTE from a remote (client) site:

• Configuring RAS TCP/IP for Dialin (below)

• Client Configuration

Setting Up Remote Management

on Page 13

Configuring RAS TCP/IP for Dialin

To use NetMeeting on a dialin connection with AUX A or the Xircom modem, you must change the RAS TCP/IP configuration.

Note: If you plan on configuring the Xircom CreditCard Wireless adapter, you

must enable the device (Enabling the Ethernet Adapter

on Page 41) before any changes to the network bindings. Failure to do so before configuring RAS will “orphan” the Xircom wireless adapter from the TCP/IP stack. That is, this adapter will lose its pre=-configured binding to the network protocols and services.

1. Open the Network control panel and select the Services tab.

2. Highlight Remote Access Service and select the Properties button.

3. To configure a modem on AUX A, select the Network button and go to Step 5.

Note: If you want to configure the Xircom Modem 56-Global modem with Receive

calls only or Dial Out and Receive Calls capabilities, you must change COM2 to a dial out only configuration.

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Configuring RAS TCP/IP for Dialin

4. To configure the Xircom Modem 56-GlobalACCESS modem:

a. Select the Add button.

b. Select COM3 - Xircom Modem 56-GlobalACCESS from the RAS Capable

Devices drop list and select Ok.

c. Go to Step 5.

5. Select the TCP/IP Configure button.

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6. Select Use static address p ool,

enter a range of valid IP addresses, and then select the Ok button to close the RAS Server TCP/IP Configuration popup.

Note: You may want to note

the Begin number assigned to the pool because you will need that IP address if dialing in through NetMeeting.

7. Select Ok to close the

Network Configuration popup.

8. Select the Continue button in

the Remote Access Setup popup.

9. Select the Close button in the Network window.

10. Shutdown and restart the system as prompted.

Client Configuration

Client Configuration Before you can manage the ATS-NTE remotely, you must set up a dial up network

connection on the client. To initiate a NetMeeting session, see A

ccessing the ATS-

NTE on Page 14.

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Using NetMeeting

Managing Files on the ATS-NTE

You can share the ATS-NTE and use Windows Explorer to access or move files or applications to or from any remote system. In addition, you may want to use NetMeeting to control the ATS-NTE from a remote (client) system.

Note: Compact flash technology does not support an unlimited number of writes.

Use the compact flash to store applications but avoid using it for file storage. If your application generates files, save the files on a remote system.

NetMeeting can be used to control the ATS-NTE from a remote location and to transfer or retrieve files through a modem or a network connection.

Accessing the ATSNTE

Use the following procedure to access the ATS-NTE from a remote (client) system.

Note: The ATS-NTE must have been previously configured with a user name and

password that has dial-in privileges, see Configuring Dialin for NetMeeting on Page 10.

1. If you are using a modem, create a dialup connection to the ATS-NTE and make the connection to the ATS-NTE.

2. Start up NetMeeting on the client. The following shows the steps for a Windows NT client:

a. Start NetMeeting from the Start button

Programs/Accessories/Communications/ NetMeeting.

b. Select Call and New Call. c. Enter the IP address of the ATS-NTE, check

security call, and select Call.NetMeeting requires that the call be secure.

Note: If connecting through a modem, use the beginning static IP address

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that was assigned in C

11.

onfiguring RAS TCP/IP for Dialin on Page

Page 15

d. Enter the user name and password

you created on the ATS-NTE with dialin privileges and select Ok.Leave theDomainnameblank.

Note: IftheRemoteDesktopSharing

Password popup returns after selecting Ok, check with the Administrator to see if your user name was set up without the need to change the password during the first login. NetMeeting cannot change your password.

The ATS-NTE will appear on your remote desktop.

3. Select the Control menu and then Send Ctrl+Alt+Del to log onto the ATS-NTE.

Retrieving Files from the ATS-NTE

Use the following procedure if you want to retrieve a file from the ATS-NTE.

1. Start up NetMeeting on the remote system. (Use A

ccessing the ATS-NTE on

Page 14, if necessary).

2. After accessing the ATS-NTE, right-click on the NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing icon in the ATS-NTE task bar and select Send files.

3. Select Add Files in the File menu and select the files you want to transfer.

4. Select Send All or Send a File from the File menu.

5. Close the Transfer Complete pop-ups.

The files are copied into the

C:\Program Files\NetMeeting\Received Files

subdirectory.

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Sending Files to the ATS-NTE

Sending Files to the ATS -NTE

Use the following procedure if you want to send a file to the ATS-NTE.

Note: Compact flash technology does not support an unlimited number of writes.

Use the compact flash to store applications but avoid using it for file storage. If your application generates files, save the files on a remote system.

1. Start up NetMeeting on the remote system. (Use A

ccessing the ATS-NTE on

Page 14, if necessary).

2. Select File Transfer from the Tools menu.

3. Select AddFiles from the File menu and select the files you want to transfer.

4. Select Send All or Send a File from the File menu.

5. Close the Transfer Complete popup.

The files are copied into the C:\Winnt\rds\Received Files subdirectory.

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PC104 RocketPort Option

The PC104 RocketPort serial card is optional in the DeviceMaster ATS-NTE.

Note: This option can only be installed by Comtrol.

This section discusses the following topics:

• PC104 RocketPort default settings.

• Configuring the serial ports for your serial devices. Review Default PC104 Port Configuration (below) to determine whether you need to reconfigure any of the default settings.

Note: ThedriverdefaultfortheportsisRS-232.

• Connecting your serial devices to the ATS-NTE.

• Adding modems on the serial ports:

- Using the ATS-NTE default driver.

- Using the modem manufacture’s driver.

• RocketPort quad- or octacable:

- Connector pinouts

- Building loopback plugs

- Building cables (null-modem and straight-through).

• Troubleshooting serial ports with Comtrol tools (Test Terminal and PortMon).

• Device driver and operating system capabilities and limitations.

Default PC104 Port Configuration

This subsection lists the default configuration values for the RocketPort PC104. If these settings are suitable for your installation, you do not need to configure the driver and can begin connecting your devices using Configuring the Serial Ports Page 18.

Mode RS-232

StartingCOMPort COM4(seePage18formoreinformation)

Verb o se Event lo g Of f

Scan Rate 10 ms (see Page 21 for more information)

Overrideandlockbaudrateto None

Timeoutontransmitdataonportclose 0sec

Map 2 stop bits to 1 Disabled

Wait on physical transmission before completing write

Item Default Value

Disabled

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Configuring the Serial Ports

Use the following procedure if you need to reconfigure the driver for your serial devices.

1. Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon and select Properties.

2. Select the Adapters tab.

3. Highlight Comtrol RocketPort and select the Properties button.

Configuring the Serial Ports

4. Highlight the port for which you want to configure COM port characteristics and select Properties.

Note: COM4 is the default starting

COM port.

• COM1 is assigned to the CONSOLE

port.

• COM2 is assigned to the AUX A port.

• COM3 is assigned to the optional

PCMCIA Ethernet/Modem cards.

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Configuring the Serial Ports

a. Change the communications

mode to match the device you plan to connect.

b. If necessary, set an Override

andlockbaudratetovalue. This option lets you lock

selected ports to specific baud rates. After you do so, no matter what baud rate is selected in a host application, the actual rate used is the rate specified here.

c. If necessary, set the Time on

transmit data on port close

value. Use this drop list to select the length of time to wait for data to clear the

transmit buffer after a host application has closed the port. This is typically used with peripheral devices such as printers, to give the data sufficient time to flush through the system.

d. If necessary, select the Map CD to DSR option.

This option is used in installations where there is no connection to the port’s DSR input. Check this box to cause the CD input to appear as DSR to the host application, and to perform hardware handshaking with CD rather than DSR. This is ignored if flow control is not enabled via IOCTL_SERIAL_SET_HANDFLOW.

e. If necessary, set the Wait on physical transmission before completing write

option. This option forces all write packets to wait until the transmit data has

physically completed the transmission before returning completion to the host application. The default mode (box not checked) is to buffer the data in the transmit hardware buffer, and return completion as soon as the packet is in the buffer.

f. Select the Clone option if you want to clone all of the ports on the adapter

with the characteristics set in this port.

Note: If this box is not checked, changes apply to the selected port only.

g. Select Ok to make the changes to

the selected port. If you select 485 as the RS Mode,

this popup appears.

h. Repeat Step 4 for each port that

requires configuration.

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Configuring the Serial Ports

5. If you selected RS-485 as the communications mode, highlight the port, select Properties and then the RS-485 tab.

a. Check the Check the RS-485

Port Properties - RTS Toggle RTS Low boxtotogglethe

RTS output signal low during data transmission. If this box is not checked, RTS is toggled high (asserted) during data transmission.

b. Check the RS-485Port

Properties - Override and lock to RTStogglem ode box to lock

theportinRTStogglemode, then set the mode (low or high) as desired. If this box is not checked, the RTS output signal is ignored.

c. Select Ok to make the changes to the selected port.

6. To change the name of the PC104 RocketPort adapter or the starting COM port number, highlight RocketPort #1 and select Properties.

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a. Change the Name or the

Starting COM Port number.

Note: Do not change the I/O

Base Address. It is preset at the factory and it cannot be changedinthefield.

• COM1 is assigned to the

CONSOLE port.

• COM2 is assigned to the

AUX A port.

• COM3 is assigned to the optional PCMCIA Ethernet/Modem card.

The default starting COM port number is COM4.

b. Select Ok to return to the

Main Setup screen.

Configuring the Serial Ports

7. If you want to set the verbose event log or change the scan rate, select the Options tab.

a. Check Verbose Event Log if you want

more information logged in to the Event Viewer when the driver loads.

b. Use the Scan Rate drop list to select a

driver servicing rate.

8. Select Ok to close the Setup window.

9. Select Ok to close the Network window.

10. Reboot if requested by the system.

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Connecting Serial Devices

The COM ports provided by the SERIAL PORTS1-8 can support any asynchronous serial modem for use by any application that uses TAPI.

There is a remote possibility that connecting a peripheral using the wrong configuration (RS-232 device connected to a RS-422 configured port)could damage the peripheral. Configure each serial port specifically for the peripheral that will be connected prior to connecting the peripheral to the ATS-NTE. See

Configuring the Serial Ports

on Page 18 for information about configuring port

characteristics.

Note: If your serial devices require a driver that does not support the Windows NT

Embedded system, contact Comtrol before driver installation.

Connect your serial devices to the configured ports using the appropriate cables. If you need to build cables, see RocketPort Serial Port Connectors

Installing Modems on the RocketPort Serial Ports

A standard 28800 bps modem driver is built into the ATS-NTE image. To add additional modems that use the standard driver, see Using the ATS-NTE Standard Modem Driver (below).

If you want to install a specific driver for your modems on the RocketPort serial ports (SERIAL PORTS 1-8), see Using the Modem Manufacturer’s Driver

26.

Connecting Serial Devices

on Page 29.

on Page

Using the ATS-NTE Standard Modem Driver

Use the following procedure if you want to use the standard modem driver configured in the ATS-NTE.

1. Connect the modem to the serial port you want to configure. The connector labeled P0 by default corresponds to COM4 (unless you changed

the starting COM port number in the driver setup to a higher number).

• COM1 is assigned to the CONSOLE port.

• COM2 is assigned to the AUX A port.

• COM3 is assigned to the optional

PCMCIA Ethernet/Modem card.

2. Open the Modem control panel and select the Add button.

3. Check the Don’t detect my modem... box and select Next.

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Using the ATS-NTE Standard Modem Driver

4. Highlight Standard 28800 bps Modem and select the Next button.

5. Select the COM port that corresponds to the port number. This example shows connecting a modem to the P0 connector (with the COM4 as the starting COM port number).

6. Select Ok to the Modem Setup popup to restart the system.

7. Select Finish.

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Using the ATS-NTE Standard Modem Driver

8. Select Close.

9. Select No, and shutdown and reboot the ATS-NTE.

10. After rebooting the system, open the Network control panel, select the Services tab, highlight Remote Access Service, and select Properties.

11. Select the Add button.

12. Select the COM port number that corresponds to COM port installed in Step 5 and select Ok.

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Using the ATS-NTE Standard Modem Driver

13. Select the Continue button.

If you have previously configured a static address pool for RAS TCP/IP, select Ok when this message appears.

Adjust the RAS Server TCP/IP Configuration screen as necessary.

Note: If you want to configure this modem with Receive calls only or Dial Out

and Receive Calls capabilities, you must change COM2 to a dial out only configuration.

14. Select Yes, shutdown, and restart your ATS-NTE.

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Using the Modem Manufacturer’s Driver

1. If you want to use a modem driver that supports more than the standard 28800 bps default driver in the ATS-NTE, install the modem driver using the manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Connect the modem to the serial port you want to configure. The connector labeled P0 by default corresponds to COM4 (unless you changed

the starting COM port number in the driver setup to a higher number).

• COM1 is assigned to the CONSOLE port.

• COM2 is assigned to the AUX A port.

• COM3 is assigned to the PCMCIA Ethernet/modem cards.

3. Open the Modem control panel and select the Add button.

4. Check the Don’t detect my modem... box and select Next.

5. Select the modem manufacturer and model from the lists, and select Next.

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Using the Modem Manufacturer’s Driver

6. Select the COM port number that corresponds to the port number. This example shows connecting a modem to the P0 connector (with the COM4 as the starting COM port number).

7. Select Finish.

8. Select Close.

9. Select No, and shutdown and reboot the ATS-NTE.

10. After rebooting the system, open the Network control panel, select the Services tab, highlight Remote Access Service,and select Properties.

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Using the Modem Manufacturer’s Driver

11. Open the Remote Access Setup window and select the Add button.

12. Select the COM port number that corresponds to COM port installed in Step 6andselectOk.

13. Select the Continue button to close Remote Access Setup. If you have previously configured a static address pool for RAS TCP/IP, select

Ok when this message appears.

Adjust the RAS Server TCP/IP Configuration screen as necessary.

14. Select Yes, shutdown, and restart your ATS-NTE.

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RocketPort Serial Port Connectors

The following subsections illustrate the pinouts for the quad- and octacable connector types and how to build loopback plugs for testing serial ports.

RocketPort Serial Port Connectors

DB9 Connectors This illustrates

the pinouts for DB9 quad- or octacables.

Building Additional DB9 Loopback Plugs

Loopback connectors are DB9 female serial port plugs that you can use to test serial ports. The ATS-NTE is shipped with a a single loopback plug (RS-232/422) that corresponds to your quad- or octacable type.

Note: You can run loopback tests with Test Terminal.

Wire the following pins together to build additional plugs or replace a missing RS232 loopback plug:

•Pins1to4to6

•Pins2to3

•Pins7to8to9

Wire the following pins together for an RS-422 loopback plug:

•Pins2to3

•Pins7to8

GND DTR TxD RxD CD

Pin 1

Pin 6

RS-232

Pin 1

Pin 6

RI CTS RTS DSR

Not used* Not used TxDRxDNot used

Pin 5

Pin 9

Pin 5

Pin 9

RS-422

Pin 1

Pin 6

RS-232 Only (Back View)

RS-422 Only (Back View)

RS-485

Not used RxD+ TxD+ Not used

Not used* Not used TxD/RxDNot used Not used

Pin 1

* Pin 5 is tied to ground on the board,

but is not used in the cable.

The RS-232 loopback plug also works for RS-422.

Not used Not used TxD/RxD+ Not used

Pin 6

DB25 Connectors This illustrates the pinouts for DB25 quad - or octacables.

RS-232

DCD

Signal Gnd

DSR CTS

RTS RxD TxD

Pin 1

DTR

Pin 14

RS-422

Signal Gnd

TxD+ RxD+ RxDTxD-

Pin 1

Pin 14

RS-485

Signal Gnd

TxD/RxD+-

TxD/RxD-

Pin 1

Pin 14

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Building Additional DB25 Loopback Plugs

Loopback connectors areDB25femaleserialportplugsthatyoucanusetotest serial ports. The ATS-NTE is shipped with a a single loopback plug (RS-232/422) that corresponds to your quad- or octacable type.

Note: You can run loopback tests with Test Terminal.

Wire the following pins together to build additional plugs or replace a missing RS232 loopback plug:

•Pins2to3

•Pins4to5to22

•Pins6to8to20

Pin 1 Pin 14

The RS-232 loopback plug

Wire the following pins together for an RS-422 loopback plug:

•Pins2to3

•Pins4to5

Pin 1

Pin 14

RS-422 Only (Back View)

RJ45 Connectors This illustrates the pinouts for RJ45 quad- or octacables.

Pin 1

RJ45

RS-232

RTS DTR Signal GND TxD RxD DCD DSR CTS

RJ45

Pin 1

RS-422

TxD+ Not used Not used** TxDRxDNot used Not used

RxD+

** Pin 3 is tied to ground on the board,

butisnotusedinthecable.

RJ45

RS-232 Only (Back View)

also works for RS-422.

Pin 1

RS-485

TxD/RxD+ Not used Not used** TxD/RxDNot used Not used Not used

Not used

Building Additional RJ45 Loopback Plugs

Building an RS-485 Tes t C a b le

Loopback connectors are RJ45 serial port plugs that can be used to test serial ports. The ATS-NTE is shipped with a a single loopback plug (RS-232/422) that corresponds to your quad- or octacable type.

Note: You can run loopback tests with Test Terminal.

•Pins4to5

•Pins1to8

•Pins2to6to7

Plug

Top View

Cable

The RS-232 loopback plug also works for RS-422.

You can use a straight-through cable as illustrated previously, or build your own cable.

Signal

TxD or TRX-

RTS or TRX+

RJ45

Pins

DB9

Pins

RJ45

Pins

DB25

Pins

Signal

TxD or TRX-

RTS or TRX+

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Building NullModem Cables

Building StraightThrough Cables

Use the following figure if you need to build a null-modem cable. A null-modem cable is required to connect the CONSOLE port to a PC COM port or to connect DTE devices.

Signal

TxD RxD RTS CTS DSR DCD DTR GND

ATS-N TE Female

DB9

Pins

3 2 7 8 6 1 4

DB25

Pins

2 3 4 5 6 8 20 7

RJ45

Pins

4 5 1 8 7 6 2 3

N/A

DB9

Pins

2 3 8 7 4 1 6 5

DB25

Pins

3 2 5 4 20 8 6 7

RJ45

Pins

5 4 8 1 2 6 7 3

N/A

Signal

RxD TxD CTS RTS DTR DCD

DSR

GND

PC COM Port

Note: You may want to purchase or build a straight-through cable and purchase a

null-modem adapter.

Use the following figure if you need to build a straight-through cable. Straightthrough cables are used to connect DCE devices.

RJ45

Signal

DCD RxD TxD or TRxDTR GND DSR RTS or TRx+ CTS

ATS-NTE Female

RI 9

DB9

Pins

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

RJ45

Pins

6 5 4 2 3 7 1 8

N/A

DB9

Pins

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9RI

Pins

6 5 4 2 3 7 1 8

N/A

DB25

Pins

8 3 2 20 7 6 4 5

Signal

DCD RxD TxD or TRxDTR GND DSR RTS or TRx+ CTS

Troubleshooting Serial Ports

The following subsections discuss the following utilities that are installed on the ATS-NTE:

•TestTerminalprogram(wcom32.exe), which can be used to troubleshoot communications on a port-by-port basis.

• Port Monitor program (portmon.exe), which checks for errors, modem control, and status signals (Using Port Monitor you with raw byte input and output counts.

• Peer Tracer program (peer.exe), which traces driver events (Using Peer Tracer on Page 38).

Using Test Terminal WCOM32 is a terminal program that enables you to open a port, send characters

and commands to the port, and toggle the control signals.

Note: WCOM32 will not work on ports used by RAS if Remote Access Service is

running or any other application is using the port.

If you have started RAS service on any of the ports you want to test, you must stop RAS on those ports before starting WCOM32. To test ports that are not used by RAS, you do not need to stop RAS.

on Page 33). In addition, it provides

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Testing a Comtrol Port

Follow these steps:

1. To start WCOM32, select

Test Terminal

from theComtrol program group. The program window displays:

2. Select Open Port from the Port menu. A list of possible COM port numbers displays.

3. Select the COM port you want to test. If the COM port does not exist or if it is currently being used by another

program, a Create File Error message displays. If the COM port is

available, a terminal window pops up:

Note: Notice the <loop>

button in the terminal window. If this option is activated, it is green and

uppercase ( ), the COM port internal loopback feature is activated, and the data is returned by the COM port hardware. If this option is deactivated, it is gray and

lowercase ( ), the internal loopback is deactivated, and the data is sent out the COM port.

Testing a Comtrol Port

Use the following procedure to test the RocketPort PC104 serial port.

1. Place a loopback plug on the COM port you are testing. Make sure all connectors are seated firmly and that the loop button is off.

Note: Test terminal works for RS-232 and RS-422 mode.

To build loopback plugs, see Building Additional DB9 Loopback Plugs 29, Building Additional DB25 Loopback Plugs on Page 30, or Building

Additional RJ45 Loopback Plugs on Page 30.

2. From the Portmenu, select Send Test Data.The

program sends out a repeating data stream.

Note: To stop the data

stream, select Send Test Data again.

• If the loopback plug is

inplaceandtheportis working correctly, the test data should be echoed back to the screen.

•Iftheloopbackplugisnot in place or the port is not working correctly, no

data or garbled data is echoed back to the screen.

on Page

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Note: If no characters appear, try putting the loopback plug on an adjacent

port. It may be that you have the ports mixed up.

3. If further testing is required, select Loopback Test from the Port menu. If the loopback plug is in place and the port is

working correctly, the system should return the message Passed.

If the loopback plug is not in place or the port is not working correctly, the system will return the message Failed.

Testing an RS-485 Port

Test Terminal Modem Control Signals

Perform the following procedure to determine if a port or ports are functioning properly.

1. Connect a straight-through cable from Port 1 to Port 2.

Note: See Building an RS-485 Test Cable

on Page 30 for the cable information. If testing ports other than Ports 1 and 2, connect the cable between the two ports being tested.

2. Open a session for each port.

3. Enter data into the Port 1 session, the data should appear in the Port 2 window.

4. Enter data into the Port 2 session, the data should appear in the Port 1 window.

Note: If the data appears as described in Steps 3 and 4, the hardware is

functioning properly.

The terminal window displays the modem control signals as gray or green lights at the top of the window. The first four are inputs:

The lights are green if they are turned on, or gray if off. The text on the light also changes from uppercase (CTS), which is on, to lowercase (cts), which is off.

The next two lights are outputs:

Note: If you have a loopback plug connected and you click on one of the outputs,

the corresponding signal is sent to the input and the input lights should toggle accordingly.

The right most light is the loop indicator: If this is on, the COM port internal loopback feature is activated and any

information or code entered in the terminal window loops back through the COM port circuitry. If this is off, the COM port internal loopback is deactivated, and any information or code entered in the terminal window is sent out of the port.

Using Port Monitor The Port Monitor program (portmon.exe) offers a summary of all Comtrol device

statistics in one spreadsheet view. It also enables you to verify operation of all Comtrol device ports from a single window.

The Port Monitor display follows the familiar spreadsheet model: each COM port is a horizontal row, and each vertical column displays a variable or value for the respective COM port. For definitions of the abbreviations used, see Port Monitor

Variables on Page 37.

Port Monitor can also produce statistics and reports that can help you verify the operation of the COM ports and connected peripherals. Some immediate feedback includes:

• The state of the modem control and status signals

•Openports

• Raw byte input and output counts obtained from NS-Link

• Port errors

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The available statistics include:

• Instantaneous characters per second (CPS) calculations

• Minute, hour, and day CPS averages and peaks

• Carrier detect (CD) signal runtime and transition count

Reports can be automatically generated on an hourly and/or daily basis, and can cover all ports collectively or a separate report for each port. You can also set how often the values are recalculated, fine-tuning thoroughness against system efficiency, and automatically run external batch files to perform additional processing and analysis.

Starting Port Monitor

Changing Screen Appearance

To run Port Monitor, select Port Monitor from the Comtrol program group. The monitor window displays:

Note: To change the appearance of the screen, see the following discussion.

Once the monitor window displays, Port Monitor is active and collecting data. If any cumulative data has been saved from previous sessions, it is automatically brought in and used.

Port Monitor continues to run and collect data until you terminate it, at which point all accumulated data is automatically saved for use in the next session.

While Port Monitor is running, there are a number of commands and controls that change the appearance of the screen.

Desired Change Procedure

Change the monitor window font.

Change width of a single column.

Change column placement.

Remove a column.

Clear all fields and reset them to null values.

Clear any single field except the upper left cell.

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Select Font from the Edit menu.

Left-click on the column separator (vertical) line and drag it to the desired width.

Left-click in the middle of the column you want to move and drag it to the desired location.

Right-click on the column you want to remove and select Remove from the pop-up menu.

Right-click on the upper left cell in the table and select Reset from the pop-up menu.*

Right-click on the field to be cleared and select Reset from the pop-up menu.*

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Desired Change Procedure

Right-click on the column now occupying the desired location and select Add from the pop-up menu.

You are prompted to name the variable you want to

Add a column.

display, as well as other information. (See Column Setup,below.)

After you click OK, the column is inserted in the selected location and the existing column is moved to the right.

Change otherproperties of a column.

Right-click on the column and select Properties from the pop-up menu. (See Column Setup, below.)

*TheReset command does not clear raw data from the calcs.dat file. It simply

resets the selected display fields to their null values.

Column Setup When you select Add or Properties from

the column pop-up menu, the Column Setup window displays:

•UsetheInput drop list to select the variable displayed in the column.

•UsetheType drop list to select the way in which the value displays: either as an integer, as an on/off state, as an integer with a kilo, mega, or giga suffix, or as an hh:mm:ss time stamp. This defaults totheappropriatetypeforthe selected Input variable.

•UsetheName variable to change the column heading name.

•UsetheWidth variable to specify the column width in characters.

•UseColor0 to set the column character color when the value is zero.

•UseColor1 to set the column character color when the value is not zero.

• When done, click OK to save your changes and return to Port Monitor.

Column Setup

Report Configuration

To configure reports, select Config from the Edit menu.

The Single report options cover all ports and are overwritteneachtimethe reports are generated. The Multiple report options generate a separate report for each port, and each report file is appended each time the report is generated.

For Hour reports, use the Single and Multiple drop lists to select whether you are generating single or multiple reports, or both.

For each report type, select from the following types of data to include:

• None: no report is generated.

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• Hour Data: only variables with “Hour” in the name are included.

• All Data: all variables are included.

• View Data: only variables that appear on-screen are included.

The External Program field is used to enter a command line to run another program after the hourly reports have been generated. For example, you can use this to run a batch file that performs custom report processing. The Test button causesthecommandlinetobeexecutedimmediately.

For Day reports, the single and multiple drop lists behave the same, but your choices are:

• None: no report is generated.

• Day Data: only variables with the words “Day” or “Raw” in the names are included.

• All Data: all variables are included.

• View Data: only the variables that appear in the Port Monitor window are included.

Likewise, the External Program fieldisusedtoenteracommandlinetobe executed after the daily reports have been generated.

The Update Time option allows you to set the rate at which the port information is obtained and the calculations performed. There is a trade-off between Port Monitor efficiency and response time. If you are using Port Monitor to view the port activity on the screen, you may want to set the update time to 1 or 2 seconds, so that the screen is updated frequently. If you are concerned about the monitor program using CPU resources, set this to a higher value, (6 to 20 seconds) in order to decrease the time required by the program to perform the calculations and update the screen.

If Port Monitor is left active to generate reports, minimizing or reducing the display area of the program will help reduce the CPU overhead of updating the screen.

Port Monitor Files Port Monitor creates and uses the following files:

•portmon.vew

•calcs.dat

The default column layout is saved in portmon.vew. If you have been experimenting with the appearance of the monitor screen, you can use the File menu Save option to save your customized layout in another.vew file. You can retrieve this file later by using the File menu Open option, or you can use the Edit menu View Default option to retrieve portmon.vew and restore the default view.

All Port Monitor calculations are saved at program exit and on the hour in a binary file named calcs.dat. This enables you to halt Port Monitor execution without losing accumulated data.

Port Monitor also creates a \REPORTS directory. All hourly and daily reports are saved in this directory, under the following names:

• hall.txt — hourly single report

• dall.txt — daily single report

• hcomx.txt — hourly multiple reports, where x is the port number

• dcomx.txt — daily multiple reports, where x is the port numb

Compact flash technology does not support an unlimited number of writes. Use the compact flash to store applications but avoid using it for file storage. If your application generates files, save the files on a

Caution

remote system.

Some safeguards are built into the program to avoid filling up a hard disk drive due to growing report files. The monitoring program stops writing additional data to the multiple reports if they reach a size of 2 MB. Also, the program will not

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writeoutdatafilestothediskdriveifthespareroomonthedriveislessthan2 MB in size.

To view or edit an hourly or daily report, use the Edit Report option on the File menu, or use a system tool such as NOTEPAD.

For more information, see the Port Monitor Help file.

Port Monitor Variables

The following table lists Port Monitor variables.

Variable Description

Open Open status, on if open, off if closed.

Cts Input CTS pin status.

Dsr Input DSR pin status.

Cd Input CD (carrier detect) pin status.

Rts Output RTS pin status.

Dtr Output DTR pin status.

TxTotal Total bytes transmitted.

RxTotal Total bytes received.

TxCPSInst Instantaneous average of transmit characters per second.

RxCPSInst Instantaneous average of receive characters per second.

Errors Total hardware receive errors (parity, framing, and overruns.)

TxMinCPS Last minute average of transmit characters per second.

RxMinCPS Last minute average of receive characters per second.

TxCPSMinAvMax Peak TxCPSInst for the last minute.

RxCPSMinAvMax Peak RxCPSInst for the last minute.

TxCPSHourAvMax Peak TxMinCPS for the last hour.

RxCPSHourAvMax Peak RxMinCPS for the last hour.

TxCPSDayAvMax Peak TxMinCPS for the last day.

RxCPSDayAvMax Peak RxMinCPS for the last day.

TxTotalRaw Total number of transmit bytes raw data from driver.

RxTotalRaw Total number of receive bytes raw data from driver.

TxMinCnt Count of transmit bytes sent in last minute.

TxHourCnt Transmitbytescountsentinthelasthour.

TxDayCnt Transmit bytes count sent in the last day.

RxMinCnt Receive bytes count sent in the last minute.

RxHourCnt Receive bytes count sent in the last hour.

RxDayCnt Receive bytes count sent in the last day.

TxMinCntWrk Transmit bytes count sent in this minute.

TxHourCntWrk Transmit bytes count sent in this hour.

TxDayCntWrk Transmitbytescountsentinthisday.

RxMinCntWrk Receive bytes count sent in this minute.

RxHourCntWrk Receive bytes count sent in this hour.

RxDayCntWrk Receive bytes count sent in this day.

TxCPSMinAvMaxWrk Peak TxCPSInst for the current minute.

TxCPSHourAvMaxWrk Peak TxMinCPS for the current hour.

TxCPSDayAvMaxWrk Peak TxHourCPS for the current day.

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Variable Description

RxCPSMinAvMaxWrk Peak RxCPSInst for the current minute.

RxCPSHourAvMaxWrk Peak RxMinCPS for the current hour.

RxCPSDayAvMaxWrk Peak RxHourCPS for the current day.

CDRuns Carrier detect turn-on count.

CDDayRuns Carrier detect turn-on count in the last day.

CDDayRunsWrk Carrier detect turn-on count in the current day.

CDRunTime Time in seconds carrier detect has been on.

CDHourRunTime Time in seconds carrier detect has been on in the last hour.

CDDayRunTime Time in seconds carrier detect has been on in the last day.

CDHourRunTimeWrk Time in seconds carrier detect has been on this hour.

CDDayRunTimeWrk Time in seconds carrier detect has been on this day.

StatusFlags Bit flags, Open, CTS, DSR, CD, RTS, DTR

TxPkts Raw count of total transmit packets sent.

RxPkts Raw count of total receive packets sent.

OverrunErrors Total count of receive overrun errors.

FramingErrors Total count of receive framing errors.

ParityErrors Total count of receive parity errors.

OverrunErrorsRaw Total count of receive overrun errors, from NS-Link.

FramingErrorsRaw Total count of receive framing errors, from NS-Link.

ParityErrorsRaw Total count of receive parity errors, from NS-Link.

Using Peer Tracer The Peer Tracer program (peer.exe) is specifically designed to view the internal

operations of NS-Link for the purpose of troubleshooting communications on Windows NT systems. Peer enables you to see:

• Receive and transmit data

• Internal driver event traces

• Advanced configuration and status information

Like Test Terminal, Peer acts as a simple terminal session, and is used to send and receive text information to and from NS-Link. To use Peer, you type in commands, and status and information are sent back.

Unlike Test Terminal, Peer enables you to keep a continuous log of the commands sent and the results received in a file named peer.log.

Comtrol Technical Support may ask you to run Peer in order to help diagnose reported problems.

Starting Peer Peer Tracer does not

appear in the Comtrol program group. To use it, you must open Windows

Explorer, access the C:\WINNT\system32\Rocket

directory, and double-click on peer.exe.ThePeer Tracer window displays (at right).

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Log Functions

Log Functions All logging functions are found under the File menu. To start keeping a log, select

LogtoDiskfrom the File menu. The other options on this menu are View Disk Log, Clear Disk Log, Clear Screen, and Exit.

Caution

remote system.

Using Peer To use peer, simply type in commands at the :prompt. (It may be necessary to

press Enter to make the :promptappear.) For example, to examine COM5, type:

PORT COM5 <Enter>

To gather some information about the port, type: STAT <Enter>. This should return details about the port.

To turn on monitoring of any calls into driver (events), type: MONEV<Enter> To send strings and commands to attached peripherals—for example, to send

“ATH0” to a modem—type: SEND ATH0 <Enter>. A return and linefeed are always appended to each string sent.

Other Peer

Enter commands at the : prompt and follow each command with Enter.

Commands

Command Effect

MON TX Monitor data being transmitted through the selected port. MON RX Monitor data being received through the selected port. M Turn off all monitoring. ? Display Peer Tracer command summary.

PORT COMxx Change port being examined to COMxx.

Keep in mind that all commands are processed in NS-Link, and that Peer simply acts as a conduit for this information.

For more information, see the Peer.hlp help file.

Device Driver and OS Capabilities and Limitations

This device driver supports the Win32 API. The following tables list known device driver and operating system capabilities and limits. This information is not relevant to ordinary users, but is important to software developers.

Note: In Windows NT, device names above COM9 require the \\.\ prefix in order

to be recognized by the system. For example, to reference COM20, use \\.\COM20 as the file name.

Device Control Block Settings Status

ByteSize 7 or 8

ErrorChar Supported

EofChar Not supported, supports only binary

EvtChar Supported

fAbortOnError Supported

fBinary Always binary mode

fDtrControl Supported

fDsrSensitivity Not supported

fErrorChar Supported

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Device Driver and OS Capabilities and Limitations

Device Control Block Settings Status

fInX, fOutX Supported

fNull Supported

fParity Supported

fOutxCtsFlow Supported

fRtsControl RTS_CONTROL_DISABLE, RTS_CONTROL_ENABLE, RTS_CONTROL_HANDSHAKE,

Supported as always TRUE

RTS_CONTROL_TOGGLE fTXContinueOnXoff

Parity EVENPARITY, NOPARITY, or ODDPARITY

StopBits ONESTOPBIT or TWOSTOPBITS

XonChar, XoffChar Supported

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Certified PCMCIA Adapters

This section discusses configuration issues for Comtrol certified PCMCIA options.

Comtrol Certified PCMCIA Devices

The ATS-NTE supports the following PCMCIA devices.

• Any standard PCMCIA to CompactFlash adapter

• Xircom CreditCard Wireless Ethernet adapter

• Xircom RealPort Modem 56 GlobalACCESS adapter

Note: The ATS-NTE PCMCIA option supports two Type II PCMCIA slots or one

Type III slot, which is installed at the factory. Drivers for Comtrol approved PCMCIA devices are installed in the system.

Xircom CreditCard Wireless Ethernet Adapter

The device driver for the Xircom CreditCard Wireless Ethernet adapter (CWE1130-NA) is installed in the ATS-NTE. To verify the operation of the Xircom CWE1130 Wireless Ethernet Adapter, it is necessary to have a configured and operating wireless access point connected to the local network and situated within range of the wireless adapter (preferably less than 100 feet indoors with no obstructions).

For support of the CreditCard wireless Ethernet adapter, see http://

www.intel.com/network/connectivity/products/xircw1120_1130.htm.

Perform the following procedures to configure the adapter.

• Enable the adapter in the Devices control panel.

• Configure the network settings (Configuring the Network Settings on the ATS-

NTE on Page 8)

• Set up the Xircom Utilities.

• If necessary, enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).

There is a subsection if you need to verify the set up (Verifying the Ethernet

Adapter Set Up on Page 45).

Note: Refer to the Xircom online documentation for more information on using

this product or the utilities.

Enabling the Ethernet Adapter

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You must enable the device in the operating system because the ATS-NTE system ships with the wireless adapter drivers installed but disabled.

Note: Make sure that you enable the adapter before configuring any network

bindings. Failure to do so causes this device to be “orphaned” on the network.

1. Power up the ATS-NTE and log in as Administrator.

2. Open the Devices control panel.

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Changing the Client Name

3. Highlight the Xircom Wireless Ethernet Adapter Driver from the Devices list.

4. Select the Startup button.

5. Select Automatic for the Start up Type and select Ok.

6. Select Close to close the Devices folder.

7. Close the Devices control panel, then shut down the system.

Changing the Client Name

The Client Name is not automatically imported when and if the Computer Name is changed. Use the following procedure if you need to change the computer name.

1. Open the Network Control Panel and select the Adapters tab.

2. Highlight the Xircom Wireless Ethernet Adapter and the select Properties.

3. Edit the Client Name so that it matches the Computer Name in the Identification tab in the Network folder.

4. Optionally, confirm that the following parameters have the correct preset values. These are necessary for the device to operate:

Data Rates Auto Infrastructure Mode Yes Interrupt 5 IO Base Address (hex) 300 Power Save Mode CAM SSID atsnte

Note: SSID parameter must be set to

match the one programmed into the wireless access point (case-sensitive).

5. Select Ok when parameter values have been confirmed.

6. Select the Close button in the Network folder.

7. Select Yes if prompted to reboot the ATS-NTE.

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Setting Up the Utilities

Use this procedure to set up the utilities for the Xircom Wireless Ethernet adapter.

1. From the Start button, select Run.

2. Select the Browse button, locate the following path, and select the Ok button.

C:\Xircom CWE1130\Utilities\Setup.exe

Note: If you manually enter the path,

make sure that you enclose the path in quotes (as illustrated).

3. Select Next for the initial setup window.

Enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

4. Select the appropriate Authentication Method and the Next button. The default selection is None.

Note: Do NOT select LEAP

unless your wireless network uses a LEAPenabled RADIUS server for wireless login authentication. The machine will hang at login time if this option is selected and the wireless adapter is unable to locate an authentication server.

5. Select Next for the remaining setup options.

6. Select the Finish button when the setup process has completed.

If your particular wireless network does not use WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption, skip this subsection.

1. Double-click on the Xircom Client Encryption Manager (CEM) icon on your desktop.

Note: You must have previously installed the Xircom Utilities, see Setting Up

the Utilities on Page 43, if necessary.

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Enabling Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

2. Enter the password. The default password is Xircom and it is case-sensitive.

3. If the Xircom wireless adapter has never been configured, the initial status screen for the Client Encryption Manager should show the following information:

Current Adapter is CWE1100 PCMCIA Adapter's Firmware Does Support WEP (Version V4.23) Adapter is Configured WEP is Disabled WEP Key 1 is Not Set WEP Key 2 is Not Set WEP Key 3 is Not Set WEP Key 4 is Not Set WEP Tx Key is Key 1

4. Under the Commands menu, select Enter WEP Key...

5. Select the appropriate WEP Key Size, set the WEP Key Type to either Temporary or Permanent, andenterthekeyvalueforKey 1 (with no spaces between the characters).

• For 128-bit encryption

(recommended), the WEP value is 13 bytes (26 hexadecimal characters) in length.

• The WEP value is 5 bytes (10

hexadecimal characters) in length for 40-bit encryption.

6. Select Ok to save.

7. Select Ok when finished and exit the utility.

8. Double-click on the Xircom Wireless Ethernet Client Utility (WECU).

9. When the initial client utility screen comes up, this message at the bottom of the screen, Your CWE1100 is Not Associated!, which is expected behavior since WEP has not yet been activated.

10. Under the Commands menu in the top menu bar, select Edit Properties...

11. Select the Network Security tab.

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Verifying the Ethernet Adapter Set Up

12. Select Enable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).

Note: The Security

Level indicator in the lower-left corner of the window should change from all black (No Security) to all green (Most Secure)

13. Select Ok to close the Properties window.

When the Client Utility main screen returns, the message at the bottom should change from:

Your CWE1100 is Not Associated!

to:

Your CWE1100 is Associated to MAC Address xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx

Where xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx is the MAC address of the wireless access point. If the message does not change within a second or two, it may be necessary to move the wireless adapter closer to the access point.

Verifying the Ethernet Adapter Set Up

Use the following procedure to set up the device.

1. Before powering up the ATS-NTE again, confirm that the Xircom Wireless Ethernet adapter is plugged into one of the two PCMCIA slots.

2. Repeat the power up and login sequence.

3. Open up the PCMCIA Control Panel.

4. Highlight the Xircom Wireless

Ethernet Adapter and select the Properties button.

5. Select the Drivers tab, verify that the driver is installed and started, and then select the Ok button.

Note: If the driver has not been started, return to Enabling the Ethernet

Adapter on Page 41 and enable the adapter.

6. Select Ok to close the PCMCIA folder.

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Xircom RealPort Modem 56 GlobalACCESS Adapter

Although, the RealPort Modem 56 GlobalACCESS driver for this adapter is preconfigured into the ATS-NTE as COM3, you must configure the modem in RAS and you may need to select a country code if you are using it outside North America.

To set up RAS, see C The following subsections discuss these topics:

• How to install the Xircom Utilities (modem documentation, diagnostic, and CountrySelect).

• How to set the country code if outside of the United States or Canada, after installing the Xircom Utilities.

For support of the RealPort modem, see http://www.intel.com/network/

connectivity/products/xirrm56g.htm.

onfiguring RAS TCP/IP for Dialin on Page 11.

Installing Xircom Utilities

Use the following procedure to install the Xircom Utilities on the ATS-NTE.

1. Place the Xircom CD (Version 2.62) in a shared CD-ROM drive on the network.

2. Browse the CD and execute the Setup.exe file.

3. Select Install Software and Tools.

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4. Select Next.

5. Select Nexttoinstall the files in a Xircom directory.

6. Select Yes to create the Xircom directory.

7. Select Finish.

Selecting a Country Code

Before using the modem, you may need to set the country code if the installation is outside United States or Canada. After installing the Xircom utilities, select Programs/Xircom Utilities/CountrySelect from the Start button.

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Reconfiguring AUX A as a Standard Serial Port

This section contains information to change the default function of the AUX A from the default configuration to standard RS-232 serial ports.

By default, AUX A (COM2) is configured for use with RAS and NetMeeting.

UsingtheAUXAPortasaCOMPort

The AUX A port is pre-configured for a modem. You can use the AUX A port as a standard RS-232 COM port if you perform you disable the RAS service.

1. Select Start/Administrative Tools Common/Remote Access Admin.

2. Select Stop Remote Access Service from the Server menu.

3. Select Yes to stop the Remote Access Service.

AUX A is now a standard COM port on the ATS-NTE.

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Using the CONSOLE Port

This section contains information about how to use the CONSOLE port to execute from the command prompt. In addition, this section discusses how to change the default configuration and use it as a standard RS-232 serial port.

By default, the CONSOLE (COM1) port is configured for serial console administration.

Using the CONSOLE Port

You can use the CONSOLE port to execute command prompt commands.

1. Connect a null-modem cable from a COM port on a PC or laptop to the port labeled CONSOLE on the ATS-NTE. See AUX A and CONSOLE Port

Connectors on Page 55 for connector information.

2. Start a terminal program, for example, HyperTerminal and configure the following CONSOLE port attributes on the COM port for the PC:

• Bits per second = 57600

•Databits=8

•Parity=None

•Stopbits=1

• Flow control = None

3. Enter the user name and password of a user with a valid login.

Tes t

The Welcome to Microsoft Administration Console screen appears.

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Using the CONSOLE Port as a COM Port

The CONSOLE port is pre-configured for use with the Console Management system. The following shows how to disable CONSOLE mode and use the port as a standard RS-232 COM port.

1. Open the Services Control panel.

2. Highlight the cmdrmt entry in the Services popup and select the Startup button.

3. Change the Startup type to Disabled and select Ok.

Using the CONSOLE Port as a COM Port

4. Select the Close button in the Services popup.

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Troubleshooting and Technical Support

This section contains troubleshooting information for your Comtrol device. You should review the following subsections before calling Technical Support because they will request that you perform many of the procedures or verifications before they will be able to help you diagnose the problem.

• Troubleshooting checklist

• Using the recovery CD

• Running the diagnostics

• Customer support policy

If you cannot diagnose the problem, you can contact Technical Support using

Technical Support

Troubleshooting Checklist

The following checklist may help you diagnose your problem:

• Verify that you are using the correct types of cables on the correct connectors and that all cables are connected securely using the hardware documentation.

Note: Most customer problems reported to Comtrol Technical Support are

• Verify that the Ethernet hub and any other network devices between the server and the Comtrol device are powered up and operating.

• Reset the power on the Comtrol device by disconnecting and reconnecting the power cord.

• Verify that the port polarity is correct, especially if using RS-422 or RS-485 mode.

• Verify that the network IP address is correct. If IP addressing is being used, the server should be able to ping the Comtrol device.

• Verify that the IP address programmed into the Comtrol device matches the unique reserved IP configured address assigned by the system administrator.

• Verify that you are addressing the serial port correctly. In many applications, device names above COM9 require the prefix \\.\ inordertoberecognized. For example, to reference COM20, use \\.\COM20 asthefileorportname.

• If using a PC104 RocketPort adapter, you can use one of the tools bundled with the drivers. See Troubleshooting Serial Ports using these tools.

-TestTerminalprogram(wcom32.exe), which can be used to troubleshoot

- Port Monitor program (portmon.exe), which checks for errors, modem

- Peer Tracer program (peer.exe), which traces driver events.

• Enable the Verbose Event Log feature under the SetupOptions tab and then reboot the ATS-NTE.

on Page 53.

eventually traced to cabling or network problems. Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect from the 1 or 2 port to an Ethernet hub or a cross-over cable if connected directly to a NIC in a server.

on Page 31 for information about

communications on a port-by-port basis.

control, and status signals. In addition, it provides you with raw byte input and output counts.

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Using the Recovery CD

ComtrolshipsaRecoveryCDwitheachsystemintheeventthatyourWindows NT Embedded system becomes corrupt and you need to recover the image on the ATS-NTE compact flash or if you want to replace the existing flash with a larger flash.

To use the Recovery CD, you will require the following:

• A PC with a Windows operating system and a CD-ROM that supports bootable

• An IDE compact flash adapter.

•Acompactflash.

Use the following procedure to recover the default ATS-NTE image onto a compact flash.

1. Turn off your PC to access the IDE cables.

2. Install the IDE compact flash adapter using the instructions that came with

3. Insert the compact flash into the IDE compact flash adapter.

4. Disconnect any IDE hard drives.

Warnin

5. Insert the Recovery CD and power on the PC.

6. Select the 2. Boot from CD-ROM item.

7. Select the 1. Restore Hard Drive From CD-ROM item.

8. Select the Restore button when the Hard Disk Recovery Menu appears.

9. During the reboot cycle:

10. Reconnect the hard drives disconnected in Step 4.

Using the Recovery CD

CDs.

the adapter.

If you do not disconnect the PC hard drives, run the risk of accidentally overwriting the contents of an existing IDE drive. Comtrol strongly recommends that you disconnect all IDE hard drives until the recovery process has been completed.

Note: You may need to enter the system BIOS and have the CD-ROM boot

first.

a. Remove the CD from the drive. b. Turn off the system power. c. Remove the compact flash from the adapter and insert it into the ATS-

NTE.

Note: If necessary, you may need to enter the BIOS and reset the boot

sequence.

Running the Diagnostics

If you suspect that a hardware problem exists, run the Comtrol ATS-NTE Diagnostics. The diagnostics will verify the operation of each I/O port.

Thediagnosticsarelocatedat:C:\DeviceMaster\Utils\ATS-NTEdiag.exe. Follow the online instructions to run the diagnostics. If you plan on testing the

serial port tests (SERIAL PORTS 1-8), you will need loopback plugs. See the appropriate subsection in RocketPort Serial Port Connectors

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starting on Page 29.

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Customer Support Policy

Comtrol will support customers on the installation, use, and configuration of the ATS-NTE product on the supported operating system, and certified options. No charge support will include installation, configuration, and testing of “Comtrol Certified” options.

Support beyond normal installation including installation of non-certified options, and interoperability with non-certified options will be provided on a fee for services basis. Fees will be $100 per hour with a $100 minimum per case. Customers wishing support on a fee for services bases must be pre-approved by Comtrol prior to receiving support. Please contact Comtrol Customer Service for information on fee for services.

Technical Support

If you need technical support, contact Comtrol using one of the following methods.

Customer Support Policy

Repair and Return Policy

The DeviceMaster ATS-NTE has a licensed operating system embedded in the compact flash inst al led on t he unit. According to the OEM license agreement wit h Microsoft, the license must be traceable to the end user.

The DeviceMaster ATS-NTE returned for repair must have t he COA label attached.

Note: Units returned for repair with the COA label missing will have an added

Contact

Method

FAQ/Online http://support.comtrol.com/support.asp Downloads http://support.comtrol.com/download.asp Email support@comtrol.com support@comtrol.co.uk Web site http://www.comtrol.com http://www.comtrol.co.uk Fax (763) 494-4199 +44 (0) 1 869-323-211 Phone (763) 494-4100 +44 (0) 1 869-323-220

charge of $150.00 assessed for a new license in addition to the repair charges (if any).

Corporate

Headquarters

Comtrol Europe

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Appendix A. Connectors

This section contains information about the standard connectors on the NTE. For connector information for the optional SERIAL PORTS 1-8 connector, see the section that discusses the PCMCIA option.

VGA Connector

This table illustrates the 15-pin female VGA connector pinouts.

Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Red 6 Ground 11 Not connected

2 Green 7 Ground 12 DDCDAT

3Blue 8Ground 13HSYNC

4 Not connected 9 Not connected 14 VSYNC

5 Ground 10 Ground 15 DDCCLK

PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors

Ethernet Connectors

This table illustrates the DIN 6-pin (PS/2) keyboard and mouse connector pinouts.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Keyboard Data 4 +5V

2MouseData 5KeyboardClock

3 Ground 6 Mouse Clock

This table illustrates the RJ45 LAN connector pinouts.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 TX+ 5 Not connected

2 TX- 6 RX-

3 RX+ 7 Not connected

4 Not connected 8 Not connected

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Compact Flash Disk Connector

This table illustrates the compact flash connector pinouts.

Compact Flash Disk Connector

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Ground 26 VCC-IN, CHECK1

2DATA3 27DATA11

3DATA4 28DATA12

4DATA5 29DATA13

5DATA6 30DATA14

6DATA7 31DATA15

7 HDC_CS0# 32 HDC_CS1

8 Not connected 33 Not connected

9 Ground 34 IOR#

10 Not connected 35 IOW#

11 Not connected 36 Not connected

12 Not connected 37 Interrupt

13 VCC_COM 38 VCC_COM

14 Not connected 39 CSEL

15 Not connected 40 Not connected

16 Not connected 41 HDD_RESET

17 Not connected 42 IORDY

18 SA2 43 N/C

19 SA1 44 VCC_COM

20 SA0 45 HDD_ACTIVE#

21 DATA 0 46 Not connected

22 DATA 1 47 DATA 8

23 DATA 2 48 DATA 9

24 Not connected 49 DATA 10

25 VCC-IN, CHECK2 50 Ground

AUX A and CONSOLE Port Connectors

This table illustrates the DB9 pinouts for the AUX A and CONSOLE connectors.

Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal

1CD 4DTR 7RTS

2RxD 5Ground 8CTS

3TxD 6DSR 9RI

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PARALLEL Port

This table illustrates the DB25 PARALLEL pinouts.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Strobe# 14 Auto form feed #

2Data0 15Error#

3 Data 1 16 Initialize

4 Data 2 17 Printer select line#

5 Data 3 18 Ground

6 Data 4 19 Ground

7 Data 5 20 Ground

8 Data 6 21 Ground

9 Data 7 22 Ground

10 Acknowledge 23 Ground

11 Busy 24 Ground

12 Paper empty 25 Ground

13 Printer select 26 Not connected

Note: The default printer is the Epson FX80.

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Serial Ports 1-8 Connector (Optional)

This table lists the pinouts for the DB78 connector.

This option must be ordered or installed at the Comtrol factory.

Serial Ports 1-8 Connector (Optional)

RS232 RS422 RS485 RS232 RS422 RS485

1 DTR 7 NC NC 40 TXD 4 TXD- 4 TX/RX- 4 2 TXD 5 TXD- 5 TX/RX- 5 41 RTS 5 TXD+ 5 TX/RX+ 5 3DTR5 NC NC 42DSR5 NC NC 4CTS5 RXD+5 NC 43CD4 NC NC 5 DSR 4 NC NC 44 RI 4 NC NC 6 CD 7 NC NC 45 CTS 7 RXD+ 7 NC 7 RI 7 NC NC 46 RXD 6 RXD- 6 NC 8 RXD 5 RXD- 5 NC 47 RI 6 NC NC

9 CTS 6 NC NC 48 CD 6 NC NC 10 TXD 3 TXD- 3 TX/RX- 3 49 DTR 0 NC NC 11 TXD 2 TXD- 2 TX/RX- 2 50 TXD 1 TXD- 1 TX/RX- 1 12 RTS 2 TXD+ 2 TX/RX+ 2 51 RTS 0 TXD+ 0 TX/RX+ 0 13 DTR 2 NC NC 52 DTR 3 NC NC 14 RTS 3 TXD+ 3 NC 53 CTS 1 RXD+ 1 NC 15 RI 1 NC NC 54 DSR 0 NC NC 16 CTS 0 RXD+ 0 NC 55 RXD 0 RXD- 0 NC 17 RXD 1 RXD- 1 NC 56 RXD 3 RXD- 3 NC 18 CD 3 NC NC 57 CTS 3 RXD+ 3 NC 19 RI 3 NC NC 58 DSR 2 NC NC 20 RI 2 NC NC 59 CTS 2 RXD+ 2 NC 21 RTS 4 TXD+ 4 TX/RX+ 4 60 RTS 7 TXD+ 7 TX/RX+ 7 22 DTR 4 NC NC 61 DTR 6 NC NC 23 CD 5 NC NC 62 RTS 6 TXD+ 6 TX/RX+ 6 24 RI 5 NC NC 63 TXD 6 TXD- 6 TX/RX- 6 25 CTS 4 RXD+ 4 NC 64 TXD 7 TXD- 7 TX/RX- 7 26 DSR 7 NC NC 65 Ground Ground Ground 27 RXD 7 RXD- 7 NC 66 Ground Ground Ground 28 RXD 4 RXD- 4 NC 67 8 PORT 8 PORT 8 PORT 29 DSR 6 NC NC 68 Ground Ground Ground 30 TXD 0 TXD- 0 TX/RX- 0 69 Ground Ground Ground 31 RTS 1 TXD+ 1 TX/RX+ 1 70 Ground Ground Ground 32 DTR 1 NC NC 71 Ground Ground Ground 33 CD 1 NC NC 72 Ground Ground Ground 34 DSR 1 NC NC 73 Ground Ground Ground 35 CD 0 NC NC 74 Ground Ground Ground 36 RI 0 NC NC 75 Ground Ground Ground 37 RXD 2 RXD- 2 NC 76 Ground Ground Ground 38 DSR 3 NC NC 77 Ground Ground Ground 39 CD 2 NC NC 78 Ground Ground Ground

Signals

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Appendix B. Specifications and Notices

This section discusses the following topics:

• Product specifications

• FCC Part 15 Class A notices

Product Specifications

The following subsections provide a variety of information about the DeviceMaster ATS-NTE.

- Electromagnetic compliances

- Environmental condition specifications

- Hardware specifications

- Technical specifications

- Default operating system configuration

Electromagnetic Compliances

The following table illustrates the status of electromagnetic compliance for the ATS-NTE.

Electromagnetic Compliances Status

Emission:

Canadian EMC requirements

CISPR-22/EN55022 Class A

FCC Part 15 Class A

Immunity (motherboard):

EN55024: 1998

EN61000-4-2: 1995 ESD EN61000-4-3: 1996 RF EN61000-4-4: 1994 Fast Transient EN61000-4-5: 1995 Surge EN61000-4-6: 1996 Conducted disturbance EN61000-4-8: 1993 Magnetic field EN61000-4-11: 1994 Dips and Voltage Variations

Safety (power supply):

EN60950 UL / C-UL Listed

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes

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Environmental Condition Specifications

Hardware Specifications

The following table illustrates environmental condition specifications for the DeviceMaster ATS-NTE.

Environmental Condition Value

Air temperature:

System on (operational) System off (storage)

0to60

-20 to 85

C Altitude 0 to 10,000 feet Heat output 47 BTU/Hr Humidity (non-condensing):

System on (operational) System off (storage)

8% to 80%

20% to 80%

This table lists hardware specifications for the ATS-NTE.

Specification Description

Baud rates (default):

COM1 - AUX A COM2 - CONSOLE

- PCMCIA modem

COM3

57.6 Kbps

28.8 Kbps

57.6 Kbps

(optional)*

COM4 to COM11 - SERIAL PORTS

(optional)

1-8

300 bps to 230.4 Kbps

Data bits: 7 or 8

Optional PC104 driver control

Parity: Odd, even, none Stop bits: 1 or 2

Power input:

Frequency Vol tage

50/60 Hz

5VDC Power consumption 13.75 W Current consumption 2.75 A Dimensions 11” x 5.69” x 2.75” (W x L x H) Weight:

Fully-configured system with

RocketPort PC104 and

PCMCIA options installed Power supply Octacable

* See Certified PCMCIA Adapters

3.52 lbs

0.62 lbs

1.12 lbs

on Page 41 for the list of Comtrol

approved adapters.

Technical Specifications

This subsection lists the DeviceMaster ATS-NTE technical specifications.

• Compact flash (256 MB or 512 MB) with pre-configured Windows NT Embedded operating system. See Default Operating System Configuration

Page 60 for detailed information.

• NS GXLV/GX1-300 MMX 32-Bit x86 Processor that supports the Intel

MMX instruction set extension for the acceleration of multi media applications. It has 16 KB unified L1 cache, five-stage pipe lined integer unit, and an integrated Floating Point Unit (FPU).

• 128 MB SDRAM system memory

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Default Operating System Configuration

• AWARD256KbflashmemoryBIOS

• Display controller that has a MediaGx processor with 4 MB memory that supports non-interlaced CRT monitors resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 @ 256 colors or 1024 x 768 @ 16 bpp.

• 10/100M bps Ethernet Controller, with two Realtek

™

RTL8139 IEEE802.u 100 BASE-TX standard dual auto-sensing interface to 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps networks. On board RJ45 connectors provide for easy connection.

• Serial ports on the motherboard.

- AUX A (COM2) is pre-configured RAS and NetMeeting for remote

management through a modem. See Setting Up

Remote Management on

Page 11 for the default set up. See Using the AUX A Port as a COM Port on Page 48, if you want to disable the default configuration.

- CONSOLE (COM1) is for serial console administration. See .Usingthe

CONSOLE Port on Page 49, for information.

• Parallel port (DB25), which supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode.

Note: The default printer configuration supports the Epson

™

FX80. If you

require a special driver for your printer contact Comtrol.

• PS/2 mouse connector (6-pin mini DIN) connector.

• PS/2 keyboard connector (6-pin mini DIN) connector.

• Optional PC104 serial ports with a quadcable or octacable interface that is software configurable with speeds up to 230.4 Kbps.

• Optional PCMCIA slot for Comtrol approved devices that are pre-configured in the ATS-NTE system.

Note: The ATS-NTE PCMCIA option supports two Type II PCMCIA slots or

one Type III slot, which is installed at the factory. Drivers for Comtrol approved PCMCIA devices are installed in the system.

- Xircom CreditCard Wireless Ethernet Adapter

- Xircom RealPort Modem 56 GlobalACCESS Adapter

on Page 41

on Page 46

The hardware supports the following items, but they are not supported by the Windows NT Embedded operating system:

• USB interface

• Power management

•Watch-DogTimer

Default Operating System Configuration

The following list is a baseline operating system configuration for the ATS-NTE. For information about the operating system, see Windows NT Embedded on the Microsoft web site at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/embedded/nt/

default.asp.

System

Platform

System Role: Workstation System Core OS: Standard OS HAL: Standard HAL Virtual Memory: No Page File Error Recovery: System Message Interception

Devices

Storage

Floppy Disk: Standard Floppy Disk Fixed Disk

CompactFlash IDE disk EIDE Disk SCSI Disk

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CD-ROM

EIDE CD-ROM SCSI CD-ROM

File Systems

CDFS FAT NTFS

Display Drivers

Media GX video chip driver VGA

Keyboard

Keyboard Layout: US Keyboard Layout Keyboard Drivers: PC/AT Keyboard Driver

Keyboard Input Locale: English (US) Input Locale Mouse: Microsoft PS/2 Mouse Bus Devices

EIDE SCSI Adapter

EIDE SCSI Driver

PCMCIA Controller Serial Ports

COM1 (native)

COM2 (native)

COM3 (optional PCMCIA modem)

COM4 (optional starting COM port number RocketPort PC104) Parallel Ports: LPT1 Modems: Standard 28.8Kbps Modem Printers: FX80 Modems (Second Instance): Xircom 56K PCMCIA Modem)

Network

Membership: Workgroup Participation Adapters:

RealTek RTL8139 Fast PCI Adapter

RealTek RTL8139 Fast PCI Adapter (Second Instance)

CWE1130 Xircom Wireless Ethernet adapter (Third Instance) Drivers:

CWE1100 Xircom Wireless Ethernet driver

RTL8139 Protocols

NetBEUI

PPTP

TCP/IP Services

Computer Browser

DHCP Client

LAN Manager Server

LAN Manager Workstation

Messenger

NetBIOS

NT LM Security Support Provide

RAS Client

RPC

Simple TCP Services

SNMP

WinSock

System

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Network Applications

Net Command (NET.EXE)

TCP/IP Utilities

Windows Services

OLE/COM

DCOM

Cryptography Core

TAPI 2.1

Telephony Service Providers

Kernel TSP Unimodem

Database Access

Database Client Support: ODBC

ODBC Access Driver ODBC Core ODBC Jet Support ODBC Sql Server Driver

Management

Management Applications

Remote Administration

Graphical Remote Administration Serial Console Administration Telnet Server

System Configuration Management

Registry Management: Registry Editor Storage Administration

Windows Disk Management: Disk Administrator

User Administration

User Manager User Manager for Domains

Microsoft Management Console: MMC

Performance Management and Troubleshooting

System Events: Event Viewer (disabled) Performance Monitoring

Performance Monitor Task Manager Windows NT Diagnostics

Management Services

Event Logging

Performance Counters

Desktop Settings

Font: MS Sans Serif Font Accessibility: Standard Accessibility Application Links: Explorer Links

Global System Settings

Device Settings Service Settings Time Zone Settings

Shared System Components

Console Administration Common Display Common Keyboard Drivers Common Keyboard Locale Common Logon Screen Saver

System

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Mouse Common Network Common Parallel Ports Common SCSI Common Serial Ports Common Virtual Memory Common

Application Shell:ExplorerShell

Utilities

DeviceMaster Components DeviceMaster Diagnostic Tests DeviceMaster SocketServer DeviceMaster SystemManager DeviceMaster WebServer Explorer File Attribute Command Shutdown Utility System Cloning Windows NT Command Prompt Windows NT Help Engine

Accessories

Calculator Character Map Clock Hyper Terminal Notepad PC104 RocketPort

Application

Notices

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) (FCC 15.105)

Labeling Requirements (FCC

15.19)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Modifications (FCC 15.21)

Modifications (FCC

15.21)

Serial Cables (FCC

15.27)

Underwriters Laboratory

Important Safety Information

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Comtrol Corporation may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment is certified for Class A operation when used with unshielded cables.

This equipment is Underwriters Laboratory “UL” listed.

To avoid contact with electrical current:

• Never install electrical wiring during an electrical storm.

Warning

• Never install the power plug in wet locations.

• Use a screwdriver and other tools with insulated handles.

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Appendix C. Default System Values

This subsection contains the following information:

• System I/O address map

• First MB memory map

System I/O Address Map

This table illustrates the system I/O address map for the ATS-NTE.

I/O Address Map Description

000-01F DMA Controller #1 020-021 Interrupt Controller # 1, Master 022-023 Chipset address 040-05F System Timer 060-06F Standard 101/102 keyboard Controller 070-07F Real time Clock, NMI Controller 080-0BF DMA Page Register 0A0-0BF Interrupt Controller # 2 0C0-0DF DMA Controller # 2 0F0-0F0 Clear Math Coprocessor Busy 0F1-0F1 Reset Math Coprocessor 0F8-OFF Math Coprocessor 1F0-1F8 VIR BUS Master PCI IDE Controller 200-207 Game I/O 278-27F Reserved 2F8-2FF Serial Port 2 378-37F Parallel Printer Port 1 3B0-3DF Cyrix Graphic Adapter 3F0-3F7 Available 3F8-3FF Serial Port 1 443 Watch-Dog timer enable 843 Watch-Dog timer disable

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First MB Memory Map

This table illustrates the first MB memory map.

First MB Memory Map

Address Description

F000h-FFFFh System ROM D800h-EFFFh Unused C800h-D7FFh Ethernet ROM C000h-C7FFh Expansion ROM B800h-BFFFh CGA/EGA/VGA text B000h-B7FFh Unused A000h-AFFFh EGA/VGA graphics 0000h-9FFFh Base memory

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Getting Started

Appendix D. Changing BIOS Configuration

This section discusses using the BIOS to change the system defaults. The DeviceMaster ATS-NTE uses the AWARD PCI/ISA BIOS for system configuration. The AWARD BIOS setup program is designed to provide maximum flexibility in configuring the system by offering various options which may be selected to meet your requirements.

Note: The information in this appendix is for reference only. The DeviceMaster

ATS-NTE is pre-configured before shipment.

When you apply power on the DeviceMaster ATS-NTE, the BIOS enters Power-on-

-Self Test (POST) routines. These routines are executed for system test,

initialization, and system configuration verification. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears:

" Hit DEL if you want to run SETUP"

To access the AWARD BIOS SETUP UTILITY,pressthe<Del> key. This screen displays.

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Standard CMOS Setup

The Standard CMOS Setup screen is used for basic hardware system configuration, suchtheDateandTimesettings.

This figure illustrates the DeviceMaster ATS-NTE factory defaults. Use the following procedure to change the system date.

1. PresseithertheArrowor<Enter> key on your keyboard to select one of the

2. Press either <PgUp>or<PgDn>toincreaseordecreasethevalueofthatfield.

3. Use the same key sequence to change the time setting.

Standard CMOS Setup

fields (Month, Date or Year).

BIOS Features Setup

The BIOS Features Setup screen is designed for fine-tuning your system and improving its performance. Typically, you do not have to change the default settings, which are pre-set for the most reliable operation.

This figure illustrates the DeviceMaster ATS-NTE factory defaults.

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Chipset Features Setup

The Chipset Features Setup screen primary controls the board's chipset and is used to change the chipset configuration.

This figure illustrates the DeviceMaster ATS-NTE factory defaults.

Chipset Features Setup

Note: Changing these default setting improperly can result in an unstable system.

Power Management Setup

The Power Management Setup screen helps you handle the ROCKY-568SEV board’s “green” function. This feature can shut down the video display and hard disk to save energy.

This figure illustrates the DeviceMaster ATS-NTE factory defaults.

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PNP/PCI Configuration

This menu is used to assign IRQ numbers to your PNP/PCI devices manually. This figure illustrates the DeviceMaster ATS-NTE factory defaults.

• PNP OS Installed: If you install a Plug and Play operating system (OS), the

• Resources Controlled By: Select Auto if you want the computer to assign the

• Reset Configuration Data: Enabling this field means you allow the

• IRQ-xx assigned to: These fields show whether certain IRQ is used by a PCI/

PNP/PCI Configuration

OS will reassign the interrupt even if you choose Yes for this option. If you install a non-Plug and Play OS or if you want to prevent the OS from reassigning the board’s IRQ settings, choose No for this option.

IRQs.

configuration data to be reset.

ISA card.

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Load BIOS Defaults

IfyouchoosetoactivatetheLoad BIOS Defaults menu and then answer Y to load the Load BIOS Defaults prompts, the AWARD defaults load with the exception of the Standard CMOS setup.

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Note: If you load the default BIOS, you will change Comtrol

Corporation’s default settings and may experience unreliable results and an unstable platform.

Select N to abort this screen.

Load Setup Defaults

If you select Y to this field, the Setup Defaults load except Standard CMOS SETUP.

Note: If you load the Setup defaults, you will change Comtrol Corporation’s

default settings.

The screens in this document illustrate the Comtrol default setting, which are optimal configuration settings for your system.

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Integrated Peripherals

This option is used to assign Onboard I/O, IRQ, DMA, etc.

This figure illustrates the DeviceMaster ATS-NTE factory default settings.

• Multiple Monitor Support -- No Onboard, PCI first, M/B first

• Video Memory Size -- 4.0M

Integrated Peripherals

Use to select the primary VGA for multiple monitor support in Windows.

Use to select the size of video memory.

Supervisor Password and User Password

The Supervisor Password screen sets a password that is used to protect your system and Setup Utility. The Supervisor Password has higher priority than User Password. Once you setup the Supervisor password, the system will always ask you to key-in the Supervisor Password every time you enter the BIOS SETUP.

If you enter the BIOS SETUP with Supervisor Password, you can choose every setup/option on the main menu. When entering the BIOS with the User Password, however, you can only choose three setup/options (USER PASSWORD, SAVE & EXIT SETUP and EXIT WITHOUT SAVING).

Use the following procedure to disable the Supervisor and User passwords:

1. Enter the BIOS SETUP program with the Supervisor password.

2. Press the <Enter> key when prompted for a new password.

Note: If you forget the password, follow the Clear/Reset CMOS procedure, see

Clear CMOS Setup

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SVGA Setup Introduction

The DeviceMaster ATS-NTE is equipped with an on-board LCD/VGA interface. The following subsections discuss its specifications and features.

Chipset

The DeviceMaster ATS-NTE uses a Cyrix controller. The chipset is compatible with most traditional analog CRT monitors and also accepts most interlaced and non-interlace analog monitors (color and monochrome VGA) with high-resolution quality while maintaining complete

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IBM Digital monitors (i.e. MDA, CGA, and EGA) cannot be supported. Multiple

frequency (multisync) monitors operate as if they are analog monitors.

Display Memory

With the 4 MB UMA memory, the VGA controller can make CRT displays or color panel displays perform with resolutions up to 1024 x 768 at 64K colors.

Display Driver

This device supports a MediaGX driver.

PCI Bus Ethernet Interface

The DeviceMaster ATS-NTE provides a high performance 32-bit Ethernet chipset which is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3 standard. The Ethernet port supports a standard RJ45 connector and is both 100Base-T and 10Base-T compatible. The major network operating system fits it. The Ethernet port supplies a standard RJ45 connector on board.

VGA compatibility.

SVGA Setup Introduction

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CX5530 chipset as its SVGA

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Index

Numerics

10/100M bps Ethernet 60

accessing

ATS-NTE with NetMeeting 14

adapters, supported

Xircom CreditCard Wireless Ethernet adapter

(CWE1130-NA) 41

Xircom RealPort Modem 56 GlobalACCESS 46

agency notices 63 air temperature 59 altitude 59 AUX A port

default baud 59 pinouts 55 reconfigure as standard serial port 48 required setup 11

baud rates

default 59

BIOS 60

changing configuration 67–73

building

DB25loopback plugs 30 DB9 loopback plugs 29 null-modem cable 31 RJ45 loopback plugs 30 RS-485 test cable 30 straight-through cable 31

cables

build null-modem 31 build RS-485 test cable 30 build straight-through 31

changing

BIOS configuration 67

–73

default computer name 9 network settings 8 PC104 name 21 Starting COM port number

PC104 21

workgroup name 9

client

setup 13 Xircom wireless

Clone 19

change name 42

COA label 53 COM1-3

default baud 59

COM4-11 port properties

PC104 18

COM4-COM11

baud rate range 59

compact flash

size options 59 usage caution 14

compact flash connector 55 computer name

changing default 9

configuration

changing BIOS 67

–73

client setup 13 default operating system 60 Ethernet ports 8 NetMeeting 14 NetMeeting setup 10 network settings 8 PC104 COM port properties 18 PC104 serial ports 18 RAS TCP/IP 11 Xircom wireless adapter 41

connecting serial devices 22 connectors 54–57 CONSOLE port

default baud 59 how to use 49 pinouts 55 reconfigure as a COM port 50

current

consumption 59

DB25 connectors

loopback plugs

PC104 30

PC104 29

DB9 connectors

loopback plugs

PC104 29

PC104 29 straight-through cables 31

diagnostics 52 dialin

NetMeeting configuration 10

dimensions 59 display controller 60 documentation updates 53 downloads 53 drivers

installing modem 26 PC104 version 18 PCMCIA 6 printer default 6

dual-Ethernet ports 8

electromagnetic compliances 58 email

Technical Support 53

emission 58 environmental conditions 59

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Index

Ethernet

network configuration 8 type 60

Ethernet connectors 54 Ethernet LEDs 7

FAQs 53 fax

Technical Support 53

FCC rules 63 file

management 14

–16

files

compact flash usage 14 retrieving 15 sending 16

first MB memory map 66

heat output 59 humidity 59

I/O address map 65 immunity 58 installation

hardware 5

IP addresses

default 8

IP gateway

default 8

keyboard connector 54

LAN connectors 54 LEDs

Ethernet 7 TxD/RxD 7

loopback plugs

DB25 30 DB9 29 RJ45 30

managing files 14–16 Map CD to DSR 19 memory map

first MB 66

modems

configuring RAS 11 installing manufacturer’s driver 26 using standard modem driver 22

mouse connector 54 multiple unit installation

change computer name 9

NetMeeting

configuration 14 modem set up 11 retrieving files 15 sending files 16

network

configuration 8 connectors 54 Ethernet 8

network settings

configuration 8

null-modem cables

PC104 31

octacable

DB25 connectors 29 DB9 connectors 29 RJ45 connectors 30

online help 53 operating system

Recovery CD 52

operating system configuration

default 60

Options tab

PC104 driver 21

Override and lock baud rate to 19

PARA L L EL port

connector pinouts 56 specifications 60

PC104

DB25 connectors 29 DB78 connector 57 DB9 connectors 29 driver capabilities 39 driver control 59 port configuration 18 RJ45 connectors 30 RocketPort daughter card 60 RocketPort option 17–40 troubleshooting ports 31–39

PCMCIA port

default baud 59 supported adapters 41

Xircom CreditCard Wireless Ethernet adapter

(CWE1130-NA) 41

Xircom RealPort Modem 56 GlobalACCESS

(RM56G) 46

Peer Tracer 38 phone

Technical Support 53

Por t Monitor 33 power

consumption 59 input 59

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Index

power management

not supported by operating system 60

printer

default 56 default driver 6

processor 59 product overview 5 PS/2 keyboard 60 PS/2 mouse 60

quadcable

DB25 connectors 29 DB9 connectors 29 RJ45 connectors 30

RAS TCP/IP configuration

AUX A 11

Recovery CD

how to use 52

remote management

modems 11

repair policy 53 retrieving files

NetMeeting 15

return policy 53 RJ45 connectors

loopback plugs 30 PC104 30 straight-through cables 31

RxD LED 7

safety 58

information 64

Scan Rate 21 sending files

NetMeeting 16

serial ports

CONSOLE port 49 CONSOLE port reconfiguration 50 motherboard 60 PC104

configuration 18 connecting devices 22 option 17–40

reconfiguring AUX A 48

SERIAL PORTS 1-8 port

baud rate range 59

SSID

Xircom wireless 42

Starting COM port number

PC104 21

straight-through cables 31

subnet mask

default 8

supervisor password

BIOS 72

system I/O address map 65 system memory 59

Technical Support 53 Test Ter minal 31 Time on transmit data on port close 19 troubleshooting 51

PC104 serial ports 31–39

troubleshooting hardware

diagnostics 52

TxD LED 7

USB

not supported by operating system 60

USB interface 60 using

CONSOLE port 49 recovery CD 52

utilities

Xircom RealPort Modem 56 46 Xircom wireless adapter 43

Verbose Event Log 21 VGA connector 54

Wait on physical transmission before

completing write 19 WCOM32 31 web site 53 weight

fully configured) 59

Windows NT® 4.0 Embedded operating

system 5 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 43 workgroup name

changing 9

Xircom CreditCard Wireless Ethernet adapter

(CWE1130-NA)

network setup 8

Xircom RealPort Modem 56 GlobalACCESS

(RM56G)

RAS configuration 12 utilities setup 46

XircomCreditCard Wireless Ethernet adapter

(CWE1130-NA)

configuration procedures 41

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Comtrol DM ATS-NTe User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Product Overview

Installation and Setup

Installation

Initial Hardware Installation to Configure the ATS-NTE

3. Connect the 15-pin monitor cable from a standard VGA monitor to the VGA connector.

4. Connect a standard PS/2 compatible keyboard (6-pin mini DIN) into the KEYBOARD connector.

5. Connect a PS/2 compatible mouse (6-pin mini DIN) into the MOUSE connector.

Powering on the ATS-NTE

Other Installation and Configuration Procedures

2. Connect the power cable to a power source.

3. When prompted by Windows, press Ctrl + Alt + Del.

Configuring the Network Settings on the ATS-NTE

2. Open the Network control panel and select the Protocols tab.

Changing the Default Computer and Workgroup Names

1. Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon and select Properties.

2. Select the Identification tab and the Change button.

3. Enteranewcomputernameand select Ok.

4. To change the Workgroup name, select the Change button, enter a new Workgroup name and select Ok.

5. Reboot the system so that the changes take affect.

Configuring Dialin for NetMeeting

1. From the Start button, select Programs/ Administrative Tools (Common)/User Manager.

2. Select New User from the User menu.

3. Enter the new user name, the user’s full name, and a description.

4. Enter a password and confirm the password.

5. Uncheck User Must Change Password at Nex t Login.

6. Select the Dialin button.

8. Select the Groups button.

9. Make the user a Member of the Administrators group and select the Ok button.

10. Select Ok to close the New User pop-up.

11. Exit the User Manager.

Setting Up Remote Management

Configuring RAS TCP/IP for Dialin

1. Open the Network control panel and select the Services tab.

2. Highlight Remote Access Service and select the Properties button.

3. To configure a modem on AUX A, select the Network button and go to Step 5.

4. To configure the Xircom Modem 56-GlobalACCESS modem:

5. Select the TCP/IP Configure button.

9. Select the Close button in the Network window.

10. Shutdown and restart the system as prompted.

Client Configuration

Using NetMeeting

Managing Files on the ATS-NTE

2. Start up NetMeeting on the client. The following shows the steps for a Windows NT client:

3. Select the Control menu and then Send Ctrl+Alt+Del to log onto the ATS-NTE.

Retrieving Files from the ATS-NTE

3. Select Add Files in the File menu and select the files you want to transfer.

4. Select Send All or Send a File from the File menu.

5. Close the Transfer Complete pop-ups.

Sending Files to the ATS-NTE

2. Select File Transfer from the Tools menu.

3. Select AddFiles from the File menu and select the files you want to transfer.

4. Select Send All or Send a File from the File menu.

5. Close the Transfer Complete popup.

PC104 RocketPort Option

Default PC104 Port Configuration

Configuring the Serial Ports

1. Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon and select Properties.

2. Select the Adapters tab.

3. Highlight Comtrol RocketPort and select the Properties button.

7. If you want to set the verbose event log or change the scan rate, select the Options tab.

8. Select Ok to close the Setup window.

9. Select Ok to close the Network window.

10. Reboot if requested by the system.

Connecting Serial Devices

Installing Modems on the RocketPort Serial Ports

Using the ATS-NTE Standard Modem Driver

1. Connect the modem to the serial port you want to configure. The connector labeled P0 by default corresponds to COM4 (unless you changed

2. Open the Modem control panel and select the Add button.

3. Check the Don’t detect my modem... box and select Next.

4. Highlight Standard 28800 bps Modem and select the Next button.

6. Select Ok to the Modem Setup popup to restart the system.

7. Select Finish.

8. Select Close.

9. Select No, and shutdown and reboot the ATS-NTE.

11. Select the Add button.