Connect Tech Inc. provides a Lifetime Warranty for all Connect
Tech Inc. products. Should this product, in Connect Tech Inc.'s
opinion, fail to be in good working order during the warranty
period, Connect Tech Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace this
product at no charge, provided that the product has not been
subjected to abuse, misuse, accident, disaster or non Connect
Tech Inc. authorized modification or repair.
You may obtain warranty service by delivering this product to an
authorized Connect Tech Inc. business partner or to Connect Tech
Inc. along with proof of purchase. Product returned to Connect
Tech Inc. must be pre-authorized by Connect Tech Inc. With an
RMA (Return Material Authorization) number marked on the
outside of the package and sent prepaid, insured and packaged for
safe shipment. Connect Tech Inc. will return this product by
prepaid ground shipment service.
The Connect Tech Inc. Lifetime Warranty is defined as the
serviceable life of the product. This is defined as the period during
which allcomponents are available. Should the product prove to
be irreparable, Connect Tech Inc. reserves the right to substitute
an equivalent product if available or to retract Life Time Warranty
if no replacement is available.
The above warranty is the only warranty authorized by Connect
Tech Inc. Under no circumstances will connect tech inc. be liable
in any way for any damages, including any lost profits, lost
savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out
of the use of, or inability to use, such product.
Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02
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Copyright Notice
The information contained in this document is subject to change
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contained herein or for incidental consequential damages in
connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this
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document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to
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Tech, Inc.
Copyright 2001, 2002 by Connect Tech, Inc.
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property of their respective owners.
Not listing all possible trademarks or copyright acknowledgments
does not constitute a lack of acknowledgment to the rightful
owners of the trademarks and copyrights mentioned in this
document.
This equipment complies with the requirements in Part 15 of FCC
Rules for a Class A computing device. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable
interference to radio and TV reception requiring the operator to
take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.
DOC/IC
This Class A digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations as defined
in ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouiller du Canada.
General
The above agency conformances were met by independent
laboratory testing of Connect Tech Inc. product(s) with shielded
cables, with metal hoods, attached to either the terminating
connectors or cable assemblies supplied with the product(s).
Failure to follow good EMC/EMI compliant cabling practices
may produce more emissions or less immunity than were
obtained in laboratory measurements.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause
unacceptable interference to radio a TV reception, requiring the
user to take whatever steps necessary to correct the interference.
This section contains an overall description of the
Intellicon-NT960/PCI manual, the Intellicon-NT960/PCI product,
Connect Tech technical services, Return Merchandise
Authorization and warranty repair policies. The organization of
the information is as follows:
Manual Overview - describes the structure of the manual and
the conventions the manual uses.
Product Overview - describes the Intellicon-NT960/PCI, its
features and specifications.
Customer Services Overview - describes the various
customer support services available to users of Connect Tech
products.
RMA Overview - describes the RMA policy and procedures
for all Connect Tech products.
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Manual Overview
The purpose of the Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual is to help
you install the Intellicon-NT960/PCI subsystem as effortlessly as
possible. The manual includes four main sections:
Introduction - the section you are currently reading, covers
the Intellicon-NT960/PCI features; Connect Tech's customer
services; and return merchandise authorization (RMA)
policies and procedures.
HardwareInstallation - describes installation of the
Intellicon-NT960/PCI host adapter and the IntelliconNT960/PCI ACM/16, ACM/16RJ and ACM/Flex16 external
modules.
Software Installation - discusses the installation of the
Intellicon-NT960/PCI device drivers under various operating
systems.
Note:
We recommend that you read both the Hardware
Installation and Software Installation sections before you
attempt to install the Intellicon-NT960/PCI.
Appendices - the appendices contain information on
electrical pinouts, product specifications such as power
requirements; and other technical information.
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Conventions & Symbols
This manual uses the following conventions:
In most cases the font for file names and command
statements is 9 point Arial Narrow Bold. An example is:
DEVICE=NT960.SYS a=D000 p=300 n=1 i=3 d=COM
Note: the "Note" convention informs you of important
messages, exceptions, or special cases.
Example: the "Example" convention outlines hardware
and software installation examples.
Technical Tip: the "Technical Tip" convention offers
technical tips to assist you in hardware and software
installation or problems.
WARNING
The "Warning" convention advises you to take certain
precautions in order to avoid possible damage to your
Connect Tech product.
This message warns you that your Connect Tech product is
very sensitive to static electricity. Make sure that before
you handle the product you practice proper ESD
procedures.
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Product Overview
The Intellicon-NT960/PCI is a high performance intelligent
multi-port subsystem that allows you to connect up to 128 serial
devices through one expansion slot.
The Intellicon-NT960/PCI subsystem consists of the following
components:
Intellicon-NT960/PCI Host Adapter
Intellicon-NT960/PCI ACM/16, ACM/16RJ or ACM/Flex16,
power supply, and bus cable
Intellicon-NT960/PCI Device Drivers
Intellicon-NT960/PCI Host Adapter
The NT960/PCI Host Adapter provides the high-speed interface
between a host computer and an external ACM/16, ACM/16RJ or
ACM/Flex16 communication module. The NT960/PCI Host
Adapter off loads from the host computer the task of managing
the serial communication component of an application. The
Intellicon-NT960/PCI Host Adapter includes features such as:
Connects up to eight ACM/16, ACM/16RJ and/or
ACM/Flex16 modules giving you a total of 128 asynchronous
RS-232 and/or RS-485/422 and/or 20mA Current Loop serial
ports out of one slot.
1MB of dual ported SRAM for data and program storage.
System requirements are one 3.3V, 5V or universal PCI bus
compatible expansion slot; one available interrupt, one
available 2MB memory segment which is assigned by the
Plug and Play system.
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Figure 1 shows the locations of various hardware components of
the NT960/PCI Host Adapter.
Figure 1: NT960/PCI Host Adapter
DIP Sw itch SW1
P3P3
DB3 7
Connector
Intel i960 Processor
CPLD
1MB SRAM
PCI Bridge
Intellicon-NT960/PCI ACM/16
The ACM/16 (Asynchronous Communication Module) is an
external module that connects to the NT960/PCI Host Adapter via
a high speed 37 pin external bus cable. Figure 2 shows a top
view of the ACM/16. The ACM/16 offers the following features:
16 asynchronous RS-232-C serial ports.
Four CLCD1400 RISC-like quad UARTS c/w 12 bytes of
receive and 12 bytes of transmit FIFO for each port.
Each port is individually programmable for baud rates up to
115 Kbps.
Each RS-232 port supports the following signals: TxD, RxD,
DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, DCD, RI.
Support for 5 to 8 data bits per character plus optional parity;
odd, even, no or forced parity; and 1 or 2 Stop Bits.
Includes a 37 pin bus cable and an external power supply.
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Up to eight ACM/16's, ACM/16RJ’s and/or ACM/Flex16’s
can connect to an Intellicon-NT960/PCI Host Adapter
providing up to 128 serial ports.
Figure 2: ACM/16 module
External power supply
Power LED
CM/16 address switch
ctivity LED
Traffic LED
DB37 bus connector
Power in
connectorconnector
1
2
5
6
Addr e ss
9
10
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Activity
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Intellicon-NT960/PCI ACM/16RJ
The ACM/16RJ (Asynchronous Communication Module) is an
external module that connects to the NT960/PCI Host Adapter via
a high speed 37 pin external bus cable. Figure 3 shows a top
view of the ACM/16RJ. The ACM/16RJ offers the following
features:
16 asynchronous RS-232-C serial ports
16 RJ-45 (8 pin) connectors
Four CLCD1400 RISC-like quad UARTS c/w 12 bytes of
receive and 12 bytes of transmit FIFO for each port.
Each port is individually programmable for baud rates up to
115 Kbps.
Each RS-232 port supports the following signals: TxD, RxD,
DTR, RTS, CTS, DCD.
Support for 5 to 8 data bits per character plus optional parity;
odd, even, no or forced parity; and 1 or 2 Stop Bits.
Includes a 37 pin bus cable and an external power supply.
Up to eight ACM/16's, ACM/16RJ’s and/or ACM/Flex16’s
can connect to an Intellicon-NT960/PCI Host Adapter
providing up to 128 serial ports.
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Figure 3: ACM/16RJ module
power supply
External
ACM/16RJ
Address switch
Power-in
connector
PWR-INPWR-OUT
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2
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1012
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connector
Power
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Traffic
3
4
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bus connector
Power LED
Activity LED
Traffic LED
DB37
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Intellicon-NT960/PCI ACM/Flex16
The ACM/Flex16 (Asynchronous Communication Module) is an
external module that connects to the NT960/PCI Host Adapter via
a high speed 37 pin external bus cable. Figure 4 shows a top
view of the ACM/Flex16. The ACM/Flex16 offers the following
features:
The RS-232, RS-485/422 and 20mA Current Loop electrical
interfaces are on field upgradeable Serial Line Interface
Modules (SLIM). This allows you to run different line
interfaces on the ACM/Flex16 at the same time.
Four CLCD1400 RISC-like quad UARTS c/w 12 bytes of
receive and 12 bytes of transmit FIFO for each port.
Each port is individually programmable for baud rates up to
115 Kbps.
Each RS-232 port supports the following signals: TxD, RxD,
DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, DCD, RI.
Note: ports 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15 and 16 do not support the
RI signal.
Each RS-485/422 port supports the following signals: TxD,
RxD, RTS, CTS.
Each 20mA Current Loop port supports the following signals:
TxD, RxD.
Support for 5 to 8 data bits per character plus optional parity;
odd, even, no or forced parity; and 1 or 2 Stop Bits.
Includes a 37 pin bus cable and an external power supply.
Up to eight ACM/16's, ACM/16RJ’s and/or ACM/Flex16’s
can connect to an Intellicon-NT960/PCI Host Adapter
providing up to 128 serial ports.
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Figure 4: ACM/Flex16 module
External power supply
Power LED
CM/16 address switch
ctivity LED
Traffic LED
DB37 bus connecto
Power out
Power in
Power
Activity
Traffic
connector
SLIM
Type
SLIM
Type
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13
12
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Interface LED
connector
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Address
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Intellicon NT960
Connect Tech Inc.
ACM/Flex16
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The Intellicon-NT960/PCI subsystem can accommodate both
small and large multi-channel applications. The NT960/PCI Host
Adapter can connect up to eight ACM/16, ACM/16RJ and/or
ACM/Flex16 modules for a total of 128 ports. Figure 5 below
represents a sample configuration for a system requiring 32 ports.
Figure 5: Intellicon-NT960/PCI - 32 port configuration
Terminals
NT960/PCI
Host Adapter
Terminals
Printer
Terminals
Terminals
Terminals
Terminals
Terminals
Modem
Terminals
Host Computer
Terminals
ACM/16, ACM16RJ
or ACM/Flex16 I/O Modules
Modem
Terminals
Terminals
Printer
Terminals
Printer
Modem
Modem
Printer
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Intellicon-NT960/PCI Software
The NT960/PCI ships with software device drivers. These device
drivers provide support for multi-port serial communications with
different operating systems without the need for programming.
See Chapter 3: Software Installation for driver installation
instructions for the different operating systems.
Customer Service Overview
If you experience difficulties after reading the manual and using
the product, contact the Connect Tech reseller from which you
purchased the product. In most cases the reseller can help you
with product installation and difficulties.
In the event that the reseller is unable to resolve your problem, our
highly qualified support staff can assist you. Please refer to and
complete the problem summary sheet found in Figure 6 before
contacting us.
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Figure 6: Problem summary sheet
Problem Description
Connect Tech Product Description
Product: Revision no.:
Product serial no.: No. of serial ports:
IRQ selected: Base address selected:
I/O port address selected:
Device driver: Revision no.:
System Description
Operating system: Revision no.:
System type & manufacturer:
Amount of RAM: CPU type/speed:
Video adapter: Settings:
Network adapter: Settings:
Hard disk adapter: Settings:
Tape adapter: Settings:
Other serial adapters Settings:
Other adapters: Settings:
Devices connected to ports:
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We offer several ways for you to contact us:
Mail/Courier
You may contact us by letter and our mailing address for
correspondence is:
Connect Tech Inc.
c/o Customer Service
42 Arrow Road
Guelph, Ontario
Canada N1K 1S6
Email/Internet
You may contact us through the Internet. Our email and URL
addresses on the Internet are:
1. You can submit your technical support questions to our
customer support engineers via our Internet email address
OR
2. You can refer to our knowledge database found in the
Customer Support section of our World Wide Web site.
OR
3. You can fill out the problem summary form, found in the
Customer Support section of our World Wide Web site and
submit it to our customer support engineers via the Web.
OR
4. You can obtain the latest versions of software drivers and
manuals from the Customer Support section of our World
Wide Web site.
Telephone/Facsimile
Customer Support representatives are ready to answer your call
Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Our numbers for calls are:
Connect Tech products requiring warranty or non warranty repairs
need an RMA number. To obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) Number please contact us in the following
manner:
Go to the RMA Request Form found in the Support Center on our
website:
www.connecttech.com
Telephone, fax, email or mail us at:
Connect Tech Inc.
Technical Support
42 Arrow Road
Guelph, Ontario
Canada N1K 1S6
Phone: 519-836-1291
800-426-8979
Facsimile: 519-836-4878
Email: support@connecttech.com
Include with the product, proof of purchase (including date of
purchase), a description of the problem and the RMA number.
Clearly display the RMA number on the external packaging.
Please refer to the Limited Warranty for further restrictions or
requirements.
The NT960/PCI Host Adapter is very sensitive to static electricity.
Make sure that before you remove the card from your computer,
you wear an anti-static wristband. When you remove the board
from your computer, handle it only by the edges and place it on
the anti-static bag or an anti-static mat.
Note:
1. Please pack the item for repair securely and ship it prepaid
and insured. Connect Tech is not liable for damage or loss
to the product due to shipping.
2. Connect Tech will not accept items for repair without an
RMA number.
3. Connect Tech will not accept items for repair shipped freight
collect.
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