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Comtrol and DeviceMaster are trademarks of Comtrol Corporation. RocketPort is a registered trademark of Comtrol Corporation.
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Third Edition, October 15, 2003
Copyright © 2002 - 2003. Comtrol Corporation.
All Rights Reserved. Comtrol Corporation makes no representations or warranties with regard to the contents of this document or
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Document Number: 2000282 Rev. C

Table of Contents

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
.................................................................................................................................................. 60
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
Table of Contents 4

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.
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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.
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4.0 Embedded operating system. With a few small exceptions,
Specifications
Installation and Setup 5

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.
Installation and Setup 6

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.
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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,
Installation and Setup 7

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.
Installation and Setup 8

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).
Installation and Setup 9

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.
Installation and Setup 10

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.
Installation and Setup 11
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.
Installation and Setup 12
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.
Installation and Setup 13

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
Managing Files on the ATS-NTE 14
that was assigned in C
11.
onfiguring RAS TCP/IP for Dialin on Page
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

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.
Managing Files on the ATS-NTE 15

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.
Managing Files on the ATS-NTE 16

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
on
Item Default Value
Disabled
PC104 RocketPort Option 17

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.
PC104 RocketPort Option 18
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.
PC104 RocketPort Option 19
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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