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SMART TRAC Ethernet Card
Contents
Safety and Warranty Information 3
Warnings, Cautions and Notes.....................................................................................................................3
General Safety Precautions - Warnings ......................................................................................................4
Important Warranty Information................................................................................................................4
Smart Trac Ethernet Card 5
General Capabilities......................................................................................................................................5
Smart Trac AC1 on an Ethernet Network .................................................................................................5
Specifications .................................................................................................................................................5
System Requirements....................................................................................................................................6
Quick Start.....................................................................................................................................................6
Ethernet Basics 7
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................7
Ethernet and the OSI Model..............................................................................................................8
TCP/IP and the OSI Model ...............................................................................................................8
Ethernet Network Topology.........................................................................................................................8
Bus ....................................................................................................................................................8
Star....................................................................................................................................................9
Cabling and Cable Lengths ........................................................................................................................10
Ethernet Hub or Crossover Cable?............................................................................................................11
Installing the Smart Trac Ethernet Card 13
Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................................13
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Procedures......................................................................................13
Unpacking Procedure......................................................................................................................13
Installing the Smart Trac Ethernet Card..................................................................................................14
Connecting the Smart Trac Ethernet Card to an Ethernet Network ....................................................15
Configuring the Smart Trac Ethernet Card 17
The Ethernet Card's Jumperless Settings.................................................................................................17
Interrupt...........................................................................................................................................17
Base I/O Address.............................................................................................................................17
Ethernet Network Configuration...............................................................................................................17
Addresses and subnet mask.............................................................................................................17
Configuration for PC-Based Operation...........................................................................................18
Configuration for an Enterprise-wide LAN ....................................................................................19
Verifying Your TCP/IP Configuration............................................................................................20
Testing Card Installation 23
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Testing the Network....................................................................................................................................23
On-board Indicator Lights .........................................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting Your Smart Trac Ethernet Card 25
Status and Error Messages.........................................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting Ethernet Network Problems..........................................................................................25
Appendix A – Technical Support 29
Technical Support .......................................................................................................................................29
Problem Report ...........................................................................................................................................31
References ....................................................................................................................................................32
Appendix B – Card Layout 33
Smart Trac Ethernet Card Layout............................................................................................................33
Appendix C – Replaceable Parts 37
Replaceable Parts Listing ...........................................................................................................................37
Appendix D – Removing the Smart Trac Card Stack 39
General Procedures.....................................................................................................................................39
Glossary of Terms 43
Index 45
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Safety and Warranty Information
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
WARNING
A statement of conditions which MUST BE OBSERVED to
prevent personal injury or death.
WARNING - ESD
A statement of conditions which must be observed to prevent
damage to components due to ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge) and
to prevent personal injury or death.
CAUTION
A statement of conditions which must be observed to prevent
undesired equipment faults, Smart Trac AC1 system degradation
and damage to equipment.
IMPORTANT
A statement of conditions which should be observed during Smart Trac AC
DeviceNet setup or operation to ensure dependable service.
NOTE: Notes indicate information that is in addition to a discussion of the topic
in adjoining text. Alternatively, it may limit or restrict the paragraph(s) that
follow(s) to specific models or conditions.
TIP - Tips indicate information that should make a procedure easier or more
efficient.
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General Safety Precautions Warnings
Important safety information follows. Please read and understand all
precautions listed below before proceeding with the specification, installation,
set-up or operation of your Smart Trac AC1. Failure to follow any of the
following precautions may result in personal injury or death, or damage to the
equipment.
WARNING - ESD
The Control Printed Circuit Board (PCB) employs CMOS
Integrated Circuits that are easily damaged by static electricity.
Use proper ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) procedures when
handling the Control PCB. See Smart Trac AC1 Technical Manual
for details. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment
and/or personal injury.
Important Warranty Information.
Do not modify your Smart Trac AC1, its components, or any of the procedures
contained in the technical documentation supplied by MagneTek. Any
modification of this product by the user is not the responsibility of MagneTek
and will void the warranty.
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Smart Trac Ethernet Card
General Capabilities
With the Smart Trac Ethernet Card in your Smart Trac AC1, your system is
fully compatible with the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard, the most widely used
local area network (LAN) standard. The card provides a fast, reliable, PC-based
interface to the Smart Trac AC1. As an alternative to a serial RS-232
connection, a Smart Trac Ethernet card may be used for high speed (10 Mbps)
monitoring, program uploading and downloading, and running diagnostics.
Smart Trac AC1 on an Ethernet
Network
The card also allows quick, easy and inexpensive networking of a Smart Trac
AC1 with PCs, other Smart Trac AC1s, and other industrial devices. Using the
TCP/IP protocol means that your Smart Trac AC1 system may operate as part of
a Local Area Network (LAN) or a Wide Area Network (WAN).
Specifications
• Hardware and software compatible with Novell NE2000 ISA bus
Ethernet adapter and PC/104 standard
• Complies with the 802.3 CSMA/CD Ethernet standard for 10 Mbps
data transfer.
• Built-in 10Base-T transceiver for unsheilded, twisted pair cabling up to
100 meters in length. Optional 10Base2 transceiver module. AUI
connector for external 10Base5 transceiver
• Single +5V power supply at 400 milliamp maximum without external
transceiver).
• Two diagnostic LEDs
• On-board 32K memory provides a high-performance, multi-package
buffer.
• Operating Temperature: 0° C to 70° C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90%
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System Requirements
• Smart Trac AC1 Drive
• Smart Trac CPU card
• Smart Trac PS card
• Smart Trac Ethernet Network Option Kit
• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or newer version
• Smart Trac Workstation Lite™ software
• Ethernet 10Base-T twisted pair crossover cable OR two Ethernet
10Base-T twisted pair straight cables and an Ethernet hub
Quick Start
Your Smart Trac Ethernet card is ready to install. Its base I/O address is set at
0x320 hexadecimal with an IRQ of 5.
1. Power OFF your Smart Trac AC1, lock out and tag "Out of Service."
2. Remove any existing PC/104 option cards from your Smart Trac AC1.
3. Install the Smart Trac Ethernet card on top of the Smart Trac PS Card.
4. Install any Smart Trac cards previously removed.
5. Connect the Ethernet network crossover cable between a PC and your
Smart Trac AC1. Optionally, you may install one Ethernet straight
cable between PC and hub with another straight cable between hub and
Smart Trac AC1.
6. Power up your PC, hub and Smart Trac AC1.
7. Test your card installation.
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Ethernet Basics
Introduction
Ethernet is a low cost, widely used LAN access method. Originally developed
by Intel, Digital (now Compaq), and Xerox, it is an open network standard
(IEEE 802.3).
SMART TRAC Ethernet Card
The Open Systems Interconnect (OSI), established in 1984 by the ISO
(International Standards Organization), divides network functions into seven
layers: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation and
Application Protocol.
Application
Presentation
Session
Transport
Network
Data Link
Physical
Figure 1. Ethernet and the OSI Model.
• The Physical Layer transforms data into bits that are sent across the
physical media.
• The Data Link layer determines access to the network media in terms
of frames. Its Media Access Control (MAC) sublayer is responsible for
physical addressing.
• The Network Layer routes data through a large network.
TCP/IP protocol on
Ethernet provides
all seven layers of
the OSI model.
Ethernet provides
these layers of the
OSI (Open Systems
Interconnect) model.
• The Transport Layer provides end-to-end, reliable connections, often in
terms of segments.
• The Session Layer allows users to establish connections using
intelligently chosen names in packets.
• The Presentation Layer negotiates data exchange formats, also in terms
of packets.
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• Finally, the Application Layer provides the interface between the user's
application and the network through messages.
Data is said to move from layer to layer within the seven layers of the OSI
model.
Ethernet and the OSI
Model
TCP/IP and the OSI
Model
Ethernet supports the physical and data link layers. With TCP/IP as its protocol,
it supports all seven layers of the OSI model.
Several types of Ethernet cables support the physical layer. See "Cabling and
Cable Lengths" for details.
Using Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection (CSMA/CD), Ethernet
supports the data link layer. CSMA/CD checks the media for other devices
before transmitting, managing data collisions and reducing the number of data
collisions.
Ethernet uses Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to
provide layers of the OSI model. Although developed under an older four-layer
network model developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), we can
loosely fit the four layers of the DoD model to the seven of the OSI model.
Physical and Data Link layers are supported through the Network Access layer
of the DoD model. TCP/IP can run on many types of network connection,
including ethernet. Ethernet supports both the Physical and Data Link layers of
the OSI model.
The Network layer of the OSI model corresponds with the Internet layer of the
DoD model. Internet Protocol provides this layer, moving data to other devices
on the network.
The Transport layer corresponds to the Host-to-Host layer of the DoD model.
Almost all devices on a TCP/IP network are considered hosts, and this layer
communicates data peer-to-peer (or host-to-host).
Bus
Star
The Session, Presentation and Application layers of the OSI model correspond
to the Process/Application layer of the DoD model, providing network services.
Ethernet Network Topology
Devices on an Ethernet network are arranged in either a bus or star topology.
In a bus topology, all devices on the network connect to one trunk cable. This
makes it easy to install and configure, and inexpensive. Ethernet in a bus
topology requires no special equipment to amplify or regenerate the signal. Any
device wanting to send information must first determine if the bus is being used
by any other device. If no other device is attempting to transmit, the device
sends the data. Bus networks generally require that proper terminations are made
at each end of the trunk. If the trunk cable fails, all devices are affected.
In a star topology, a separate cable connects each device with a central device,
typically a hub. Unlike the bus topology, if a cable fails it affects only the one
device connected to the failed cable. Star networks are easily expanded, easier to
troubleshoot and support many types of cables. To connect more than two
devices together in a star topology requires the use of either a passive or active
hub. Passive hubs do not regenerate the signal. Use of active hubs extends
network length by regenerating the signal and sending it across the network.
A typical PC-based network for operation of Smart Trac AC1s is depicted in
Figure 2.
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Cat-5 Twisted Pair
Laptop computer
Ethernet Cable
Cat-5 Twisted Pair
Ethernet Cable
SMART
TRAC
AC 1
Laser printer
IBM Compatible
Cat-5 Twisted Pair
Ethernet Cable
Cat-5 Twisted Pair
Ethernet Cable
Cat-5 Twisted Pair
Ethernet Cable
Hub
Cat-5 Twisted Pair
Ethernet Cable
SMART
TRAC
AC 1
SMART
TRAC
AC 1
Figure 2. A typical local area network used for PC-based operation of Smart
Trac AC1s.
Cabling and Cable Lengths
Ethernet supports several types of cables, each intended for different purposes:
• 10Base-T (Twisted-pair Ethernet) – The most widely used Ethernet
cabling, it supports network speeds of 100Mbps. Uses 22- or 26-AWG
UTP cabling to transmit baseband signals on maximum 100-meter
segments. RJ-45 jacks connect separate cables between device and hub.
Each device must be at least 2 feet apart and no more than 328 feet
from the hub. Bridges or routers may be used to accommodate a larger
network. There is no limit on network length. It permits a maximum of
1,024 segments and 1,024 nodes. See IEEE standard 802.3i.
• 10Base-2 (Thin Ethernet) – Supports network speeds of 10Mbps. Uses
RG-58 coaxial cable to transmit baseband signals on 200-meter
segments. Total network length can be 925 meters. Transceivers reside
on the NIC, simplifying connections. The cable, thinner than 10Base-5,
is more flexible for easier handling. See IEEE standard 802.3a.
• 10Base-5 (Thick Ethernet) – Now rarely used, this cable was popular
for desktop connections until the introduction of 10BaseT. It supports
networks speeds of up to 10Mbps and uses RG-8 or RG-11 coaxial
cable to transmit baseband signals in 500-meter (1,640 feet) segments.
Total network length can be 2,500 meters with up to 300 nodes. It
requires the use of transceivers located at least 8 feet apart and tapped
into the cable. A 15-pin AUI, or DIX (Digital, Intel, Xerox) connector
is used between the network cable and the AUI port on the Ethernet
NIC (Network Interface Card). See IEEE standard 802.3 for details.
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Ethernet Hub or Crossover Cable?
An Ethernet hub is required if connecting more than two devices (more than one
Smart Trac AC1 and one computer). If only connecting a single Smart Trac with
a single computer, you need only a special "crossover" or "uplink" Ethernet
cable.
You may construct a crossover cable using UTP Category 5 cable, two twisted
pair connectors (WE8W 8 pin modular) and the pinouts indicated in Figure 3.
The Tx and Rx pairs are swapped (orange and green wires, 1, 2 and 3, 6). You
can locate Pin 1 of a twisted pair connector (WE8W 8-pin modular) by holding
the connector with the keytab down and the contacts up. Looking from the back
of the connector where the wire will be inserted, pin 1 is on the left.
Pin 1 Wht/Org T2
2 Org/Wht R2
3 Wht/Grn T3
4 Blu/Wht R1
5 Wht/Blu T1
6
Grn/Wht R3
7 Wht/Brn T4
8 Brn/Wht R4
Figure 3. Ethernet crossover cable pinout.
Pin 1 Wht/Green T3
2 Grn/Wht R3
3 Wht/Org T2
4 Blu/Wht R1
5 Wht/Blu T1
6 Org/Wht R2
7 Wht/Brn T4
8 Brn/Wht R4
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Installing the Smart Trac
Ethernet Card
Unpacking
Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD)
Procedures
Unpacking Procedure
WARNING WARNING -- ESD ESD
Keep electronic circuit boards in Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
protective bags when not being handled. Use proper ESD
procedures (including an ESD wrist strap) when handling circuit
boards. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
When working with an electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive device, you
should be grounded at all times. The easiest and most common way to provide
this ground is to use an approved ESD wrist strap. The strap is secured to your
wrist with a wire attached to the strap and clipped or taped to the chassis of the
unit being worked on. Any static is dissipated through the wire to ground,
greatly reducing the possibility of damage to the device.
It is a good idea to touch the chassis with your finger before handling any
electrostatic sensitive device. Any static electricity will be discharged to chassis
ground and will not be transferred to the device.
Always store devices (cards, other electronic components) in ESD protective
bags when not being handled.
Remove the protective shipping and packing material from the card. Ensure
contact wedges and other shipping devices have been removed.
Installing the Smart Trac Ethernet
Card
The Smart Trac Ethernet Card must be positioned above the Smart Trac PS Card
in the Smart Trac card stack.
NOTE: If replacing or adding a Smart Trac Ethernet card to an existing Smart
Trac card stack, see "Appendix D – Removing the Smart Trac Card Stack"
before continuing.
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