Sensoray 623 - Manual (Page 4)

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1. Introduction
The Model 623 PC/104+ to PCI Hot Swappable Bus Adapter allows testing PC/104+ boards using the
desktop PC. It offers significant cost and time savings: there is no need for a PC/104+ enclosure and
processor, and the boards under test could be replaced without having to power the system down (with
the help of HotSwap software utility that comes with the adapter).
2. System Requirements
The Model 623 adapter requires one PCI, 32-bit, 33 MHz slot. HotSwap utility requires Windows
95/98/2000/XP or Windows NT, and about 4 MB of hard drive space.
3. Specifications
Parameter Specification
Bus PCI, 32-bit, 33 MHz
Control Single pushbutton illuminated switch
Mounting Standard PC bracket
PC/104+ board mounting Guide pins and custom ejector handle
Dimensions 6½ x 4¾ x ¾ inches (not including the
PC/104+ bracket)
Operating temperature 0 °C to 70°C
4. Software
The Model 623 adapter comes with the HotSwap software utility that allows replacing the boards
without having to reboot the PC.
4.1. Installation
Run setup.exe from the first disk of the set that comes with the adapter. Follow the on-line instructions
of the installation program.
If both Windows 95/98 and NT are installed on the PC, the installation has to be run separately under
each OS. It is recommended to select the same installation directory for the program files during both
installations, to avoid unnecessary duplication.
4.2. Operation
After the PC is powered up with the board under test in the adapter, start the HotSwap utility. Click on
the “Autodetect” button, until the board’s parameters are displayed in VendorID and DeviceID fields.
Click on the “Save config” button. (To view the board’s PCI configuration space, select “View” from
the menu bar). After the board’s configuration space is saved, the adapter power can be turned off.
When the board is replaced, and the adapter power is back on, click on “Reload config”, and the board is
ready for operation.