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Serial Card Setup
Document Number 3PCI-0712m Chapter 2 5
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The following Serial Card Setup section applies to the following PCI cards:
3PCIOU1 one port optically isolated PCI serial card
3PCIOU2 two port optically isolated PCI serial card
3PCIOU4 four port optically isolated PCI serial card
3PCIU2 two port non-isolated PCI serial card
3PCIU4 four port non-isolated PCI serial card
3PCIU8 eight port non-isolated PCI serial card
Any deviations from the procedure for specific models are noted.
Pre-Setup Steps
Your serial card has been tested for proper operation before packaging and shipping. It
should be in perfect mechanical and electrical condition upon receipt.
ESD Precautions
To ensure a successful installation and setup it is important that you follow the standard
ESD precautions outlined below:
CAUTION:
This is an Electrostatic Sensitive Device. Use ESD precautions for
safe handling.
Before removing the card from the anti-static protective packaging:
Discharge any static electricity buildup on your body by touching a large
grounded metal surface or the metal chassis on equipment connected to
earth ground by a 3-wire power cord. Use of a grounding wrist strap is
recommended.
Avoid touching the gold connectors or other parts on the card except
when necessary to set the configuration DIP switches.
Remove AC power from the computer before inserting the card
Initial Configuration
The ports in your MIport card are normally pre-configured for RS-232 operation. To ensure
the card is configured correctly for your desired operating mode, you will have to check
and/or set the three operating mode DIP switches on the card. If you are configuring for
RS-485 Mode you also may have to set up the RTS Control parameter in the device driver.
Note: Refer to Chapter 4 for information on Setting Driver Options.