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PC/104-Plus CPU Module
COM-1460
User’s Manual
Rev. 1.0 Sep. 2002
COPYRIGHT 1994-2002 Eurotech S.p.A. All Rights Reserved.
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2 PC/104-Plus – COM-1460 Module ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is meant for engineers and programmers who wish to develop systems based on the Eurotech COM-1460 PC/104-Plus module. It contains the module’s technical specifications, and describes the connections and firmware/software. It also describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the COM-1460 module. Via J. Linussio 1 33020 AMARO (UD) ITALY Phone: +39 0433 485 411 Fax: +39 0433 48
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PC/104-Plus – COM-1460 Module 3 Conventions The following table lists conventions that are used throughout this guide. Icon Notice Type Description Important features or Information note instructions Information to alert you to potential damage to a program, Warning system or device or potential personal injury
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Contents Conventions.................................................................................................................................................... 3 Contents............................................................................................................................................................ 5 Chapter 1 Product Overview....................................................................................................................... 7 CO
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6 PC/104-Plus – COM-1460 Module Returning For Service................................................................................................................................... 21 Appendix......................................................................................................................................................... 25 A.1 Electrical and Environmental Specifications...................................................................................... 26 Ope
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Chapter 1 Product Overview The COM-1460 is a PC/104-Plus module with 3 Firewire channels. For a complete list of Eurotech products please go to our web site: http://www.eurotech.it/ In the following paragraphs you will find a description of the COM-1460 characteristics.
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8 PC/104-Plus – COM-1460 Module COM-1460 module’s functional blocks The figure below shows the functional blocks diagram of the module. Firewire3 Firewire2 Firewire1 CTR-1460 Module Physical Interface TSB41LV03A PCI BUS ISA BUS Link (For p signal ass PCI4450 Interface through only) Figure 1. Functional blocks of the COM-1460 module Product Definition COM-1460 PC/104-Plus Module characteristics PC/104-Plus Form Factor: 90 X 96 mm (3.6”X3.8”), height 15 mm (0.6”) PCI/
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Chapter 2 Jumper Description This chapter shows the jumpers layout and explains how to set up the jumpers.
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10 PC/104-Plus – COM-1460 Module Jumper Layout and Configuration The figure below shows the jumper layout of the COM-1460 module. In the figure below, the jumpers are indicated as JP followed by the jumper's number, while pin 1 of every three pin jumper is indicated by a red square pad. JP3 JP1 JP2 JP5 JP4 Figure 2. Jumpers on the COM-1460 module The following jumpers are located on the module: Three 2-pin jumpers which can be set as follows: pin 1 and pin 2 not
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PC/104-Plus – COM-1460 Module 11 The following table provides a quick cross-reference for them. Table 1. Jumpers Function JP Type Function Default Power supply for physical interface 3 pin JP1 1-2: Reserved 2-3 jumper 2-3: Power supply comes from J10 2pin GND to GND_A JP2 Open jumper JP2 must be left open Setting for Bus Manager Contender (BMC) state at reset 3 pin JP3 1-2 1-2: Not Bus Manager Contender jumper 2-3: Bus Manager Contender JP4 JP5 Slot #* Open 2 pin
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Chapter 3 Connectors Description This chapter provides a brief description of the COM-1460 module’s connectors, with their positions and functions.
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14 PC/104-Plus – COM-1460 Module Connectors Layout The following figure shows the connectors with their layout and describes their function. J9 J8 J7 Firewire Firewire Firewire J10 Main Power J1 J2 J3 PCI BUS Figure 3. Connectors layout Note: in the above figure, a red square pad indicates pin 1 of each connector. The table below lists the name of the connectors with their function and the reference page. Table 2. Connector Functions Connector Function Pag. J1-J2 IS
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PC/104-Plus – COM-1460 Module 15 J1, J2 for the ISA Bus and J3 for the PCI Bus The ISA BUS Connectors J1 and J2 carry the signals for the ISA Bus. The ISA BUS signals are not used from the COM-1460. The only function of the ISA connector is the “passing-through” of the signals, and giving compatibility to the stack assembly. Below is shown a picture of the ISA BUS J1 J2 Figure 4. ISA BUS layout According to PC/104 specifications: “Key” locations - consisting of plugged ho
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16 PC/104-Plus – COM-1460 Module 1. Turn off power to the PC/104-Plus system or stack. 2. Select and install standoffs to properly position the module on the PC/104-Plus stack. 3. Touch a grounded metal part of the rack to discharge any buildup of static electricity. 4. Remove the module from its anti-static bag. 5. Check that keying pins in the bus connector are properly positioned. 6. Check the stacking order; make sure an XT bus card will not be placed between two AT bus cards or i
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PC/104-Plus – COM-1460 Module 17 J7, J8, J9 for Firewire Each of the Firewire ports - compliant with the IEEE 1394 OHCI standard - is a high speed bus that supports data transfer rates up to 400Mbps (100/200/400 Mbps selectable) and delivers more than 30 times the bandwidth of the popular USB peripheral standard. Each of these ports can be used to connect up to 63 external devices, support “hot plug-and-play” and provide power supply to peripherals through an internal DC/DC converter (tha
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Many problems that you may encounter with your COM-1460 module are due to common errors such as bad (cable) connections or incorrect settings in the Setup Program. This chapter will help you attain proper system operation. It contains: Common problems and solutions Troubleshooting a PC/104-Plus system How to obtain technical support How to return a product
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20 PC/104-Plus – COM-1460 Module Common Problems and Solutions The following table lists some of the common problems that you may encounter using your COM-1460 module, and suggests possible solutions. If you have problems with your COM-1460 module, please review this table before contacting technical support. Table 4. Common problems and solutions COM-1460 Module doesn’t work No power or wrong polarity Check for correct power on PC/104 and PC/104-Plus bus connectors Defective or mis
