Equinox Systems RS232, RS485 User Manual

User Guide

(Version 1.02)

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Contents

Copyright Information............................................................................................................................ii

Equinox Warranty Information.............................................................................................................iii

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance...........................................................................v

Technical Support .................................................................................................................................vi

Associated Product Documentation..................................................................................................vii

1.0 Overview...........................................................................................................................................1

1.1 System Contents .........................................................................................................................1

2.0 RS232-RS485 Convertor End Panels..........................................................................................2

2.1 RS-232 to RS -485 Status LED Indicators ...............................................................................3

2.2 Input Power Supply Requirements...........................................................................................3

2.4 J2 & J4 Isolated RS-485 Connectors.......................................................................................5

3.0 PRO101 – Multi-Channel RS -485 Operation..............................................................................6

3.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................6

3.2 PRO101 Hardware Installation Instructions ............................................................................7

4.0 PRO104 – 4 Channel Eurocard Rack Production ISP System................................................8

4.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................8

4.2 PRO104/108 Hardware Installation Instructions.....................................................................9

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Copyright Information

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of the manufacturer. The software described in this document is
furnished under license agreement or nondisclosure agreement and may be used or copied
only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

It is against the law to copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the
license or nondisclosure agreement.

The purchaser may make one copy of the software for backup purposes. No part of this
manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information retrieval systems, for any
purpose other than for the purchaser’s personal use, without written permission.

© 2001 Copyright Equinox Technologies UK Limited. All rights reserved.

AtmelTM and AVRTM are trademarks of the Atmel Corporation

Microsoft, MS -DOS, WindowsTM and Windows 95TM are registered trademarks of the Microsoft
Corporation

IBM, PC and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation

Intel, MCS 51, ASM-51 and PL/M-51 are registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation

Every effort was made to ensure accuracy in this manual and to give appropriate credit to persons,
companies and trademarks referenced herein.

Equinox guarantees that its products will be free from defects of material and workmanship
under normal use and service, and these products will perform to current specifications in
accordance with, and subject to, the Company’s standard warranty which is detailed in
Equinox’s Purchase Order Acknowledgment.

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Equinox Warranty Information

This product is guaranteed by Equinox Technologies UK Limited for a period of 12 months (1
year) after the date of purchase against defects due to faulty workmanship or materials. One
guarantee covers both parts and labour. Service under the guarantee is only provided upon
presentation of reasonable evidence that the date of the claim is within the guarantee period
(e.g. completed registration/guarantee card or a purchase receipt).

The guarantee is not valid if the defect is due to accidental damage, misuse or neglect and in
the case of alterations or repair carried out by unauthorised persons. A number of exceptions
to the warranty are listed in the ‘Exceptions to warranty’ section below. Service (during and
after guarantee period) is available in all countries where the product is distributed by
Equinox Technologies UK Limited.

Exceptions to warranty

i. Over-voltage damage

This warranty does not cover damage to the programmer due to voltages beyond the
specified voltage limits being applied to the ‘DC Power Input’ or the ‘Target Connector’.
The user must ensure that sufficient care is taken to avoid over-voltage and static
conditions on any of the ‘Target Connector’ I/O pins.

ii. Over-current damage

This warranty does not cover damage to the programmer due to excessive current being
drawn from the programmer power supply. The user must ensure that there is sufficient
over-current protection within the test fixture to protect against short circuit loads.

iii. Short-circuit damage

This warranty does not cover damage to the programmer due to short -circuit loads being
placed across programmer I/O lines.

Fixed price repair service

Equinox offer a fixed price repair service for the PPM programmer. Please contact Equinox
directly for further information.

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that programming algorithms are correct at the
time of their release, it is always possible that programming problems may be encountered,
especially when new devices and their associated algorithms are initially released. It is
Equinox’s Company Policy to endeavour to rectify any programming issues as quickly as
possible after a validated fault report is received.

It is recommended that high-volume users always validate that a sample of a devices has
been programmed correctly, before programming a large batch. Equinox Technologies UK
Ltd. can not be held responsible for any third party claims which arise out of the use of this
programmer including ‘consequential loss’ and ‘loss of profit’.

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Equinox Technologies UK Ltd. can not be held responsible for any programming problems
which are ‘out of our control’. This type of problem is usually listed in the ‘Errata Sheet’ for the
particular device being programmed and is available from the silicon vendor.

Information contained in this manual is for guidance purposes only and is subject to change.
E&OE.

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Compliance

The ‘RS-232 to RS-485 Convertor’ is a CE Approved Product. It is designed for use in an
ESD controlled environment i.e. development or production. This means, therefore, that the
user must ensure that there is no possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Since the devices and equipment to which this product is likely to be connected may well
themselves be susceptible to ESD, this should not pose any difficulty.

For example, if you are handling microcon trollers and EEPROMS etc. then you will already
be used to appropriate precautions, such as the use of anti-static mats, wrist straps and so
on. You should treat your ‘RS-232 to RS-485 Convertor’ with the same care as you would
these type of device. Always ensure that you are not yourself carrying a static charge before
handling the product. Wearing an earthed anti-static wrist strap is recommended.

Equinox have taken great care in designing this product to be compliant with the European
EMC directive. When using the equipment be sure to follow the instructions provided.
Although RF emissions are within prescribed limits, care should be taken if you are using the
product near to sensitive apparatus. If you experience any difficulty please refer to Equinox
technical support.

ESD Points to remember

• Work in a static-free environment.

• Wear an earthed wrist strap when handling either the programmer

and/or any programmable device.

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