IBM ARTIC186 User Manual

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IBM ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter Guide to Operations

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Important Safety

See “Safety Information” on page B-2 before installing or removing an adapter.

Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the information under Appendix B, “Notices” on page B-1.

Third Edition (July 1999)

This edition replaces and makes obsolete the previous edition, 87H3541, and the October 1998 edition.

Note to U.S. Government Users — Documentation related to restricted rights — Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

About This Book ................................................. v

Who Should Read This Book ........................................... v

Related Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Chapter 1. Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Adapter Part Numbers .............................................. 1-1

Features and Functions ............................................. 1-2

Optional Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Manuals and Software Support ......................................... 1-3

Chapter 2. Installation Requirements and Instructions ......................... 2-1

Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Hardware Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Preparing for Installation ............................................. 2-1

Configuration Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Handling Static-Sensitive Devices ...................................... 2-2

Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Set Communication Clock Jumpers ..................................... 2-4

Interface Selection Jumpers ......................................... 2-6

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Step 1. Installing the ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter ........................... 2-7

Step 2. Downloading the Diagnostics and Operating-System Programs ................ 2-8

Step 3. Running Diagnostics to Verify Installation ............................ 2-9

Step 4. Connecting the Cable ........................................ 2-9

Step 5. Setting Up Files ........................................... 2-9

Chapter 3. Replacing the ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter ........................ 3-1

Removing the Adapter .............................................. 3-1

Installing the New Adapter ........................................... 3-2

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Problem Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Diagnostic Wrap Plugs .............................................. 4-1

Diagnostic Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Chapter 5. Cables and Connectors ..................................... 5-1

Cable Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Connector Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Appendix A. Special Configuration Information for DOS and OS/2 ................. A-1

Creating an ICAPARM.PRM File ........................................ A-1

Adding an ICAPARM.PRM File Entry .................................... A-1

Base I/O Address Considerations ...................................... A-2

Example 1: One ARTIC186 Adapter .................................... A-2

Example 2: Multiple ARTIC186 Adapters ................................. A-3

Changing Your CONFIG.SYS File ....................................... A-3

Ctrl+Alt+Del Reset Considerations ....................................... A-3

Selecting an Interrupt Level for the ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter .................... A-4

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Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Trademarks and Service Marks ........................................ B-1

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Required Electronic Emission and Connectivity Notices .......................... B-3

Class A Federal Communications Commission Statement ....................... B-3

Industry Canada Compliance Statement .................................. B-3

United Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

European Union (EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive ..................... B-3

Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X-1

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About This Book

This book contains the following information for the ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter:

 Description of the adapter  Installation requirements and instructions  Configuration table and information  Jumper setting information  Problem determination procedures  Optional cables and connector information  Lists of replacement parts

Who Should Read This Book

This book is written for an experienced computer operator or a person who sets up, uses, or programs the ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter with IBM computer products.

Related Information

 Operating and installation documentation provided with your personal computer system.  Reference, service, and diagnostic documentation available for your computer system.  Operating system-specific information, for example DOS and Windows NT.

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Chapter 1. Product Description

The ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter, with supporting software, enables the attachment of a PCI-bus-compatible personal computer system to have up to eight serial communications links through optional cables.

| Note: The ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter cannot be installed in a PCI slot that supports spread spectrum.

The ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter has its own microprocessor and memory, allowing it to perform communications functions.

Adapter Part Numbers

Service replacement parts are called field-replaceable units (FRUs) and must be ordered by their part numbers. The following lists the part numbers for the FRUs associated with the ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter. For cable part numbers, see Table 5-1 on page 5-1. For wrap-plug part numbers, see “Diagnostic Wrap Plugs” on page 4-1.

Table 1-1. Part Numbers

Index Description Part Numbers

1 ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter 87H3670 2 Jumper, 2-position (included with miscellaneous parts kit) 3 Jumper, 2x5-position (included with miscellaneous parts kit)

| Not

| Miscellaneous parts kit (contains indexes 2 and 3)| 53G0719 | shown

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Features and Functions

The ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter provides:

 An 80C186 microprocessor  1 MB of dual-ported, dynamic random-access memory (DRAM)  16 KB of read-only memory, providing power-on self-test and diagnostic functions  Eight communications ports of RS-232 or RS-485 interface (or combinations of both) that can, through

optional cables, support one port at a maximum of 38.4 kbps duplexed, or all eight ports at up to 9.6 kbps duplexed

Note: Because the RS-422 interface is a subset of the RS-485 interface, applications that use

RS-422 are compatible with applications that use RS-485.

 Multiple card installation capability

Optional Cables

The ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter has two cable options. The two options are electrically the same, and both provide connectors for eight devices. They do, however, offer different physical characteristics. For more information, see Chapter 5, “Cables and Connectors.”

Specifications

Physical

Length: 342.9 millimeters (13.5 inches) Width: 17.5 millimeters (0.7 inches) Height: 106.7 millimeters (4.2 inches) Weight: 23 grams (0.5 pounds)

Environment

Air temperature:

Operating: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F) Non-Operating: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F).

Humidity:

Operating: 5% through 90%.

Electrical

Optimum Voltages: Maximum Current: +4.8 V dc to +5.25 V dc 1.5 A

-5.5 V dc to -4.5 V dc 0 mA +11.3 V dc to +12.7 V dc 175 mA

-10.8 V dc to -13.2 V dc 150 mA

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Manuals and Software Support

Manuals and software support (operating-system and diagnostic programs) are available for downloading at:

http://www.radisys.com/support/artic/ibm

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Chapter 2. Installation Requirements and Instructions

This chapter provides the following information.  Hardware requirements

 Setup and preparation instructions for installing the ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter

 Installation instructions

 Download instructions for the software/microcode

Hardware Requirements

The ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter requires the following hardware:

 A full-length, 5-volt, 32-bit slot. The ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter can be installed in any

PCI-compliant computer.

Notes:

| 1. The ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter cannot be installed in a PCI slot that supports spread | spectrum.

2. The FCC statement in this manual may be different than the FCC statement in the manual that came with your system. Use the FCC statement in this manual for the system unit that will contain the ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter.

|  One of the following IBM ARTIC cables (or equivalent). The cable dimensions are listed in Chapter 5,

“Cables and Connectors.”

– 8-Port Direct Modem Attach Cable

| – Portmaster 8-Port Cable

Hardware Tools

 Medium-size flat-blade screwdriver

 Optional:

– Medium screwstarter – 3/16-inch nutdriver – 1/4-inch nutdriver.

Preparing for Installation

To prepare for installing the ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter, complete the Configuration Record table (Table 2-1 on page 2-2) as you proceed through this chapter and review the following.

 How to handle static-sensitive devices (page 2-2)  Jumper setting information (starting on page 2-3)  Interface selection information (page 2-6)

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