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COM-2(PC)F
RS-232C (2ch) Serial I/O Board
User’s Guide
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Copyright Copyright 1996 CONTEC Co., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC Co., LTD. CONTEC Co., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice an omission or any questionable it
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Product Configuration - COM-2(PC)F Board…1 - Sample Program Diskette (3.5inch/1.44MB)…1 - User's Guide (This Booklet)…1 Unpacking: This board is specially packed in an anti-static bag to prevent damage in shipping. Check the contents to make sure that you have everything listed above. If you do not have all the items, contact your distributor or CONTEC group office where you purchased. Note! Do not remove the board from its protective packaging until the computer case is open and ready for inst
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Table of Contents Copyright............................................................................i Trademarks ........................................................................i Product Configuration ..................................................... ii 1. Introduction ............................................................. 1 About the COM-2(PC)F Board .....................................1 Support Software of Option..........................................1 Features.......
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Mounting Method............................................................28 Connecting the External Devices...................................31 Connecting the Cable......................................................32 4. System Reference.................................................... 33 Specifications...................................................................33 Circuitry Diagrams .........................................................34 Block Diagram.........................
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List of Figures Figure 3.1. Names of Board Components and Default Factory Settings ..................................................................... 23 Figure 3.2. I/O Address DIP Switch............................................ 25 Figure 3.3. Interrupt Level Settings............................................. 26 Figure 3.4. Rear Panel of IBM-PC/AT......................................... 28 Figure 3.5. Removing the Cover.................................................. 28 Figure 3.6. E
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Figure 6.11.Flowchart of Sample Program 9................................ 53 Figure 6.12.Flowchart of Sample Program10 ............................... 54 Figure 6.13.Flowchart of Sample Program 11 .............................. 55 Figure 6.14. IVR Bit Function in Enhanced Mode........................ 61 Figure 6.15.Difference in Jumpers (JP1~JP3)............................... 64 vi COM-2(PC)F
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List of Tables Table 2.1. COM Port Support for Various Programming Languages................................................................. 21 Table 3.1. I/O Address Settings ................................................. 25 Table 3.2. Example Compatible Mode Settings ......................... 27 Table 4.1. Specifications............................................................ 33 Table 6.1. Data Format .............................................................. 40 Table 6.2. Sw
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Introduction 1. Introduction About the COM-2(PC)F Board The COM-2(PC)F is an IBM PC/AT ISA-Bus add-on interface board for multi-channel RS-232C asynchronous communications. It features two serial communication ports and a programmable communication rate ranging from 50 to 115,200 bps for communication or modem control. Support Software of Option - For Windows API-PAC(W32) - For Windows 3.1 API-SIO(PC)WIN - For MS-DOS SUPPORT-PAC(PC)103 Features - 2-channel asynchronous communication - Supports R
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Introduction Limited Three-Year Warranty CONTEC Interface boards are warranted by CONTEC Co., LTD to be free from defects in material and workmanship for up to three years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the original invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group office, from which it was purchased. This warranty is not applicable for scratche
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Introduction About the Manual This manual consists of the following chapters : Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 How to Use the Board Chapter 3 Hardware Setup Chapter 4 I/O Ports and Registers Chapter 5 System Reference Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Index COM-2(PC)F 3
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Introduction 4 COM-2(PC)F
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How to Use the Board 2. How to Use the Board Compatible Mode and Enhanced Mode The COM-2(PC)F supports Compatible mode and Enhanced mode. In Compatible mode, the board channels operate as standard PC serial ports. In Enhanced mode, the board operates under CONTEC's proprietary control procedures. Give full consideration to the features of each mode when selecting which mode to use in your system. Compatible Mode The two channels of the COM-2(PC)F can be used as standard PC serial ports. Chann
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How to Use the Board Operating under Windows Me/98 This section describes the procedure for using the board under Windows Me/98 and lists a number of points to note. Procedure When using the board under Windows Me/98, the OS must be set to recognize the I/O address and interrupt level used by the COM-2(PC)F. In Windows Me/98, this is called hardware installation. Use the following installation procedure. Check the Current Settings First, check the current settings. Check which interrupt levels
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How to Use the Board Compatible Mode Installation Procedure 1 1. Set the operation mode (I/O address) and interrupt level for the COM-2(PC)F. Set the COM-2(PC)F switch and jumpers as described in Hardware Setup. Set an interrupt level that is not currently used by the computer. 2. Insert the COM-2(PC)F in an expansion slot and turn on the power to the PC. 3. After Windows Me/98 starts, select [Control Panel] from [My Computer] and start the [Add New Hardware]. 4. Click [Next >] in response to
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How to Use the Board Compatible Mode Installation Procedure 2 1. Turn on the power to the PC without inserting the COM-2(PC)F in an expansion slot. 2. After Windows Me/98 starts, select [Control Panel] from [My Computer] and start the [Add New Hardware]. 3. Click [Next >] in response to [To begin installing your new hardware, click Next] in the Add New Hardware Wizard. 4. Select [No] in response to [Do you want Windows to search for your new hardware ?]. 5. Select the [Ports (COM & LPT)] folder
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How to Use the Board Enhanced Mode Installation Procedure When it is used with Enhanced Mode, API-PAC(W32) of the option is necessary. Refer to Help "HWINSTE.HLP" of the way of registering the hardware being attached to API-PAC(W32) for the way of installing it. Check Resources Always check the PC resources (I/O address and interrupt level) assigned to the COM-2(PC)F before actually using the board. Use the following procedure to check the resources managed by the OS. 1. Select [System] from [
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How to Use the Board Operating under Windows 95 This section describes the procedure for using the board under Windows 95 and lists a number of points to note. Procedure When using the board under Windows 95, the OS must be set to recognize the I/O address and interrupt level used by the COM-2(PC)F. In Windows 95, this is called hardware installation. Use the following installation procedure. Check the Current Settings First, check the current settings. Check which interrupt levels are availab
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How to Use the Board Compatible Mode Installation Procedure 1 1. Set the operation mode (I/O address) and interrupt level for the COM-2(PC)F. Set the COM-2(PC)F switch and jumpers as described in Hardware Setup. Set an interrupt level that is not currently used by the computer. 2. Insert the COM-2(PC)F in an expansion slot and turn on the power to the PC. 3. After Windows 95 starts, select [Control Panel] from [My Computer] and start the [Add New Hardware]. 4. Click [Next >] in response to [To
