IBM ARTIC186 II Manual To Operations

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IBM ARTIC186 8-Port Adapter Guide to Operations

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Important

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the information under Appendix B, “Notices.” See “Safety Information” on page B-2 before installing or removing an adapter.

Third Edition (July 1999)

This edition replaces and makes obsolete the previous edition, 87H3858.

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.

Contents

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

RelatedInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Chapter1.ProductDescription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Optional Adapter Cables ............................................ 1-2

Manuals and Software Support......................................... 1-2

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

InstallationRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

HardwareTools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Software/Microcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

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

ConfigurationRecord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Switch and Jumper Locations ........................................ 2-4

InstallationProcedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Configuring the IBM ARTIC186 8-Port Adapter .............................. 2-4

Installing the IBM ARTIC186 8-Port Adapter .............................. 2-12

Downloading the Diagnostics and Operating-System Support Programs .............. 2-13

Running Diagnostics to Verify Installation ................................ 2-13

Connecting the Optional Adapter Cable ................................. 2-13

Installing the Microcode and Support Programs............................. 2-13

Setting Up the Configuration Files .................................... 2-13

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

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

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

Chapter 4.Cables and Connectors ..................................... 4-1

CableInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Cable and Cable Wrap Plug Part Numbers .................................. 4-2

ConnectorDescriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Chapter 5.Problem Determination Procedures ............................. 5-1

ProblemDetermination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Diagnostic Wrap Plugs.............................................. 5-2

ServiceParts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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-1

Example 1:One IBM ARTIC Adapter ................................... A-2

Example 2:Multiple IBM ARTIC Adapters ................................ A-3

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

Ctrl+Alt+Del Reset Considerations ....................................... A-4

Selecting an Interrupt Level ........................................... A-4

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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

Microcode Notice to Customers ........................................ B-5

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

iv IBM ARTIC186 8-Port Adapter GTO

About This Book

This book contains the following:

 A description of the adapter and optional cables  Installation requirements and instructions  Switch and jumper settings

 Connector information

 Problem determination procedures and a list of replacement parts  A configuration table

This book is written for an experienced computer operator or a person who sets up, uses, or programs the 8-port 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, or OS/2.

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Chapter 1. Product Description

The IBM ARTIC186 8-Port Adapter ( through optional cables. It can be installed in any computer with an ISA bus.

The 8-port adapter has its own microprocessor and memory, allowing it to perform communications functions independent of the system operation.

Highlights

The 8-port adapter provides:

 An 80C186 microprocessor  1 MB of dynamic random-access memory (RAM)  16 KB of read-only memory, providing power-on self-test and diagnostic functions  Installation of more than one 8-port adapter  Eight communications ports using RS-232 and RS-485 interfaces through optional cables. The 8-port

adapter supports a single port operating at a maximum of 38400 bps duplexed or eight ports, each operating at up to 9600 bps duplexed.

Note: Applications programmed for an RS-422 interface can use the RS-485 interface.

Specifications

8-port adapter

) provides up to eight serial communications links

Physical

Length: 340.4 millimeters (13.4 inches) Width: 17.5 millimeters (0.7 inches) Height: 106.7 millimeters (4.2 inches) Weight: 230 grams (8.0 ounces)

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 1.50 A –5.5 V dc to –4.525 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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Optional Adapter Cables

The following adapter cables are available as options:

 8-Port Direct Modem Attachment Cable

The cable is 1.8 meters (6 feet) long. It has a 78-pin female connector at one end and eight cables with 25-pin male connectors at the other end.

 Multiport 8-Port Interface Cable

The cable is 3.0 meters (9.8 feet) long. It has a 78-pin female connector at one end and eight 25-pin male connectors in a breakout box at the other end.

Note: These cables are the same as those used with the IBM ARTIC Multiport adapter.

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 and Requirements

This chapter lists the hardware and software/microcode requirements and provides information for configuring and installing the 8-port adapter.

Installation Requirements

The 8-port adapter requires the following hardware, software, and microcode.

Hardware

 A full-length ISA slot

Note: The FCC classification for this adapter might be different than the one of your system. After

installing the adapter, use the FCC classification of the adapter as your system classification.

 One of the following interface cables or an equivalent (see Chapter 4, “Cables and Connectors” for a

description of the cables):

– 8-Port Direct Modem Attach Cable – Multiport Interface Cable

Hardware Tools

 Medium-size flat-blade screwdriver

 Optional:

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

Software/Microcode

| See the Web site http://radisys.com/support/artic/ibm for a list of supported operating systems and support

programs.

| The control program for the 8-port adapter is loaded into RAM on the adapter. The control program is part | of the realtime control microcode that can be downloaded from the Web. For downloading instructions, | see “Downloading the Diagnostics and Operating-System Support Programs” on page 2-13.

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Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

Components for your 8-port adapter can be damaged by static discharges. To prevent this damage, your 8-port adapter is wrapped in an anti-static bag. Observe the following precautions when handling the adapter:

 Keep the adapter in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install the adapter into your personal

computer system.

 Make the fewest possible movements with your body to minimize the electrostatic charges created by

motion against clothing, fibers, carpets, and furniture.

 Whenever possible, keep one hand on the computer chassis as you are installing or removing an

adapter. Always turn off the power before performing either task.

 Do not touch the printed circuit. Where possible, hold the adapter by its plastic end pieces or by its

edges, but do

 Do not place the adapter on the machine cover or on a metal table. Machine covers and metal tables

increase the risk of damage because they make a discharge path from your body through the adapter.

 Keep the adapter out of the way to prevent others from touching the adapter.

not

touch the metal edge connectors.

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Configuration Record

Record the switch and jumper settings for your adapter in the following table. Later, you can refer to this information whenever you run the diagnostics or replace the adapter.

Identifying Adapter Levels

There are two levels of the 8-port adapter. The two levels are functionally the same; however, the port numbering of the port-selection jumpers and the arrangement of the communication-clock jumpers are different.

You can identify the level of the adapter by the location of the option switches (see Figure 2-1 on page 2-4). On the later level adapter, the option switches are located closer to the connector.

Table 2-1. Configuration Records

Description Setting

Bus Width On = 8 bit

Edge Connector On = Double

I/O Base Address (On or Off)

Interrupt Level (On or Off)

Clock Jumpers Port 0 Clock Port 1 Clock

BW ___

ED ___

C8 ___

L4 ___

Rec ___

C4 ___

L2 ___

Tran ___

C2 ___

L1 ___

Rec ___

C1 ___

Tran ___

Port Interface Port 0

___ Port 4

___

Port 1 ___

Port 5 ___

Port 2 ___

Port 6 ___

Port 3 ___

Port 7 ___

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Switch and Jumper Locations

The component locations differ depending on the level of the adapter. However, the function and settings of the jumpers and switches are the same.

Figure 2-1. Switch and Jumper Locations

Installation Procedure

To install the 8-port adapter, perform the following steps.

 Review the precautions on handling static-sensitive devices (page 2-2).  Set the option switches and jumpers (starting on page 2-4).  Install the adapter (page 2-12).  Download the operating system support and diagnostic programs (page 2-13).  Run diagnostics to verify the installation (page 2-13).  Connect the optional cable (page 2-13).  Set up the configuration files (page 2-13).

Configuring the IBM ARTIC186 8-Port Adapter

Before installing the 8-port adapter in the computer, set the switches and jumpers on the adapter as required for your installation. As you configure the adapter, record these settings in Table 2-1 on page 2-3.

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The 8-port adapter has a 10-position switch block that selects configuration options for the adapter. The option switches are preset during manufacture to the following values.

| 10 (BW)| 9 (ED)| 8 (C8)| 7 (C4)| 6 (C2)| 5 (C1)| 4| 3 (L4)| 2 (L2)| 1 (L1)

On On On On On On Off Off On On

Switch Number Factory Setting

10 8-bit data bus 9 Double-edge connector (16-bit ISA) 8+7+6+5 Base address: 02A0h 4 Not used 3+2+1 IRQ 10

If your installation requires settings different than the preset values, perform each of the following.

 “Setting the Bus Width”  “Setting the ISA Connector Type” on page 2-6  “Setting the Base I/O Address” on page 2-6  “Setting the Interrupt Level” on page 2-8

Setting the Bus Width: Switch 10 (BW) sets the width of the data bus. If the adapter is in an 8-bit

ISA slot (single-edge connector), the switch must be set to an 8-bit data bus. If the adapter is in a 16-bit slot, the switch can be set to an 8-bit or 16-bit data bus.

Note: All IBM ARTIC adapters in a system must be set to the same width.

Switch 10 (BW) Data Bus Width

On 8-bit Off 16-bit

Figure 2-2. Bus-Width Switch

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