Remote Processing RPC-150 - Manual (Page 5)

CHAPTER 2 SETUP AND OPERATION
RPC-150 Page 3
Figure 2-1 RPC-150 Connector Layout
INTRODUCTION
The RPC -150 is ready to program as soon as you
connect it to a ter minal or PC a nd apply pow er. This
chapter describes what is needed to get a sign- on
message and begin program ming.
R e qu ir e m e nt s f o r u p lo a di ng a nd d ow n lo a di ng p r og r a m s
is discussed. A "W here to go from here" section dire cts
you to the chapters to read in order to use the various
capabilities of the RPC-150. Finally, a troubleshooting
section helps out on the most com mon pro blems.
OPERATING PRECAUTION
The RPC -150 is designed to handle a wide variety of
tempera ture range s and operating conditions. These
character istics require using C MOS components.
CM OS is static sensitive. T o avoid damaging these
components, observe the following precautions before
handling the RPC-150.
1. Ground yourself before handling the RPC -150
or plugging in cables. Static electricity
can easily arc through cables and to the card.
Simply touching a metal part on your PC can
greatly reduce the amount of static.
2. Do not insert or remove components when
power is applied. While the ca rd is a + 5 volt
only system, other voltages are generated on the
card. Applying them in the wrong sequence can
destroy a compon ent.
EQUIPMENT
You will need the following equipment to begin using the
RPC-150:
RPC-150 embedded controller
PC with a serial port and communications program
(such as PC SmartLINK)
or
Terminal
VTC -10 serial c able
+ 5V, 300 ma p ower supply
The CAMBA SIC Programming Manual is strongly
recomm ended. Refer to Chapter 4 Se rial Ports for
wiring information to make your own cable.