Impulse 5402 User Manual

ACB-MB+4.PCI User Manual

Part Number 5402

www.sealevel.com PO Box 830 – Liberty, SC 29657 864.843.4343

INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 1

THER SEALEVEL SYNC PRODUCTS............................................................................................. 1

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED................................................................................................. 2

HAT’S INCLUDED...................................................................................................................... 2

OPTIONAL ITEMS.......................................................................................................................... 2

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 3

INDOWS 2000/XP INSTALLATION............................................................................................. 3

PHYSICAL INSTALLATION....................................................................................................4

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................... 5

NTERNAL BAUD RATE GENERATOR............................................................................................ 5

CONTROL AND STATUS REGISTERS DEFINITION........................................................................... 5

120-PIN CONNECTOR PIN OUT..................................................................................................... 6

INTERFACE SELECTION ................................................................................................................ 7

DB-25M CONNECTOR PIN OUTS................................................................................................. 7

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS....................................................................................10

FEATURES.................................................................................................................................. 10

SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................... 10

APPENDIX A – TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................. 11

APPENDIX B - HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE ...................................................................... 12

APPENDIX C – ELECTRICAL INTERFACE....................................................................... 13

APPENDIX D – SILK SCREEN – 5402 PCB..........................................................................15

APPENDIX E - COMPLIANCE NOTICES............................................................................ 16

EDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT ........................................................... 16

WARRANTY............................................................................................................................... 17

ACB-MB+4.PCI User Manual

Introduction

The ACB-MP+4.PCI (Item# 5402) is a four-port PCI bus RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 synchronous serial interface. Designed using the popular Zilog Z85230 Enhanced Serial Communication Controller (ESCC), the board is an ideal solution for military, satellite, radar, banking, and other applications that require robust synchronous communications.

For maximum flexibility, each of the serial ports can be individually configured for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 communications. In RS-232 mode, all common modem control signals are implemented for compatibility with a wide range of peripherals. A digital phase lock loop (DPLL) is included on each port, and the board supports data rates up to 128K bps in burst mode. For easy implementation, a fan-out cable is included that terminates the onboard 120-pin high-density Molex connector to four DB-25M connectors.

The ACB-MP+4.PCI features Universal Bus (3.3V and 5V) compatibility with both new and legacy computer systems. Software support, critical for successful synchronous communication development, is provided through Sealevel’s SeaMAC V4 driver. HDLC/SDLC protocols are supported as well as certain configurations of Monosync, Bi-sync, and Raw modes.

The ACB-MB+4.PCI also utilizes the Sipex-505 multi-protocol electrical interface chip that allows the ACB-MB+4.PCI to be compliant with EIA/TIA-530/530A, EIA/TIA-232E, EIA/TIA-485, and ITU V.35. Optional cables are available to connect RS-449, RS-530, RS-530A, V.35 and X.21 interfaces.

Other Sealevel Sync Products

PCI – 1-Port

Route 56.PCI (P/N 5101) - Z16C32 RS-232/422/485/530/530a/V.35

ACB-MP.PCI (P/N 5102) - Z85230 RS-232/422/485/530/530a/V.35

Low Profile PCI – 1-Port

ACB-232.LPCI (P/N 5103) - Z85230 RS-232

ACB-Ultra.LPCI (P/N 5104) - Z16C32 RS-232/422/485/530/530a/V.35

PC/104 – 1-Port

ACB-104 (P/N 3512) - Z85230 RS-232/422/485/530/530a/V.35

ACB-104.ULTRA (P/N 3514) - Z16C32 RS-232/422/485/530/530a/V.35

PCMCIA – 1-Port

PC-ACB-MP (P/N 3612) - Z85233 RS-232/422/485/530/530a/V.35

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Before You Get Started

What’s Included

The ACB-MB+4.PCI is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged please contact Sealevel for replacement.

 Item# 5402 – ACB-MB+4.PCI Adapter  Item# CA339 – 120-Pin Molex to (4) DB25M Breakout Cable, 36” in Length  Item# SSI-CD – Sealevel Software CD with SeaMAC drivers

Optional Items

Depending upon your application, you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful for interfacing the ACB-MB+4.PCI to real-world signals. All items can be purchased from our website (http://www.sealevel.com

4343.

 CA104 – A 6’ serial extension cable with one DB-25 female connector and one

DB-25 male connector, pinned one-to-one.

 CA107 – a 10” shielded cabling adapter with a DB-25F (RS-530) to a DB-37M

(RS-449 DTE). RS-530 is replacing RS-449 in Telecom applications, but there is still a very large installed base of equipment that still uses the RS-449 pin-out. Both standards use RS-422 to define the electrical specifications and are interchangeable via this adapter cable.

 CA159 – A 6’ shielded cable with a DB-25 female connector (RS-530 pin out) to

a DB-15 male connector (X.21 pin out) that converts the standard DB-25 implementation of RS-530 or RS-422 to the ITU-T X.21 standard.

 CA174 – A 6’ serial extension cable with twisted data pairs for increased data

integrity. Recommended for high-speed RS-530 connections.

 CA178 – A 6’ shielded cable with a DB-25 female connector to an ITU-T ISO-

2593 style connector (V.35) that converts the Sealevel DB-25 implementation to the ITU-T V.35 mechanical standard.

) or by calling 864-843-

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Software Installation

Windows 2000/XP Installation

Do not install the adapter in the machine until the software has been fully installed.

Note: SeaMAC V4 is only supported under Windows 2000/XP

1. Start Windows.

2. Insert the Sealevel Systems CD in your CD drive.

3. If ‘Auto-Start’ is enabled for this drive the software will automatically launch. Otherwise launch the ‘autorun.exe’ file located in the root directory of the CD.

4. Click the ‘Install’ button.

5. Type in or select the part number for the adapter from the listing.

6. The setup files will automatically detect the operating environment and install the proper components. Follow the information presented on the screens that follow.

7. IN Windows XP, a screen may appear with the declaration: “The publisher cannot be determined due to the problems below: Authenticode signature not found.” Please click the ‘Yes’ button and proceed with the installation. This declaration simply means that the operating system is not aware of the driver being loaded. It will not cause any harm to your system.

8. During setup, the user may specify installation directories and other preferred configurations. This program also adds entries to the system registry that are necessary for specifying the operating parameters for each driver. An uninstall option is also included to remove all registry/INI file entries from the system.

9. The software is now installed and you can proceed with the hardware installation.

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Physical Installation

The adapter is universal bus compatible and can be installed in any 3.3V or 5V PCI expansion slot.

Do not install the adapter in the machine until the software has been fully installed.

1. Turn off power. Disconnect the power cord.

2. Remove the PC case cover.

3. Locate an available PCI slot and remove the blank metal slot cover.

4. Gently insert the PCI adapter into the slot. Make sure the adapter is seated properly.

5. Replace the screw (required for FCC Part 15 compliance).

6. Replace the cover.

7. Connect the power cord and power up the machine.

The ACB-MB+4.PCI is now ready for use.

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