Page 3 - Important Information
Important Information Warranty The serial hardware is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be de...
Page 4 - Compliance; FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance*; Determining FCC Class; Class A; Class B
Compliance FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance* Determining FCC Class The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules to protect wireless communications from interference. The FCC places digital electronics into two classes. These classes are known as Class A (for use in industr...
Page 5 - European Union - Compliance to EEC Directives
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Ca...
Page 6 - Contents; About This Manual
© National Instruments Corporation vii PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x Contents About This Manual Conventions ................................................................................................................... xiRelated Documentation......................................................
Page 7 - Glossary
Contents PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x viii ni.com Advanced Port Settings ................................................................................... 3-3 Transceiver Mode ............................................................................. 3-4Use FIFO Buffers ........................
Page 8 - Figures
Contents © National Instruments Corporation ix PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x Figures Figure 2-1. Add/Remove Programs Properties Dialog Box..................................... 2-1 Figure 2-2. NI-Serial Setup Screen .......................................................................... 2-2 Figu...
Page 9 - Conventions
© National Instruments Corporation xi PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x About This Manual This manual contains instructions to help you install and configure the National Instruments serial hardware and the NI-Serial software for Windows Me/9 x . This manual includes information about the PCMCIA-232, ...
Page 10 - Related Documentation
About This Manual PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x xii ni.com Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you might find helpful as you read this manual: • ANSI/EIA-232-D Standard, Interface Between Data Terminal Equipment and Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment Employing Se...
Page 11 - Introduction; How to Use This Manual
© National Instruments Corporation 1-1 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x 1 Introduction This chapter explains how to use this manual, lists what you need to get started and optional equipment you can order, and briefly describes the serial hardware and the NI-Serial software. How to Use This Manual Ye...
Page 12 - What You Need to Get Started; Optional Equipment
Chapter 1 Introduction PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x 1-2 ni.com What You Need to Get Started Before you install your serial hardware and the NI-Serial software, make sure you have all of the following items: ❑ Windows Me/9 x installed on your computer ❑ One of the following serial interfaces, whic...
Page 13 - NI-Serial Software Overview
Chapter 1 Introduction © National Instruments Corporation 1-3 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x The PCMCIA-485 interfaces support four hardware transceiver control modes for reliable communication with two-wire and four-wire devices. Refer to Chapter 4, Using Your Serial Hardware , for more informatio...
Page 14 - Time-Saving Development Tools
Chapter 1 Introduction PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x 1-4 ni.com Time-Saving Development Tools Your kit includes the NI-Serial software for Windows Me/9 x . In addition, you can order the LabWindows/CVI or LabVIEW software from National Instruments to speed your application development time and mak...
Page 15 - Installation and Verification; Install the Software
© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x 2 Installation and Verification This chapter describes how to install the NI-Serial software, serial hardware, and cables, and how to verify the installation. Install the Software Install the NI-Serial software for Windows Me/9 x...
Page 20 - Verify the Hardware Resources
Chapter 2 Installation and Verification PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x 2-6 ni.com Figure 2-5. Device Manager Ports List for PCMCIA Serial Card Incorrectly Installed Verify the Hardware Resources For every port of the newly installed serial interface, double-click on the name of the serial port in t...
Page 21 - Determine Which Physical Port Is Associated with COMx; Run the Diagnostic Test
Chapter 2 Installation and Verification © National Instruments Corporation 2-7 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x Determine Which Physical Port Is Associated with COMx For every port of the newly installed serial interface, double-click on the name of the serial port in the Device Manager. Then, click ...
Page 22 - Connect the Cables
Chapter 2 Installation and Verification PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x 2-8 ni.com Connect the Cables For the PCMCIA serial cards, you can use the standard DB-9 connector found on most serial cables. Figure 2-6 and Table 2-1 give the pin locations and descriptions of the DB-9 connector, which is fou...
Page 23 - Connecting Two-Wire Devices
Chapter 2 Installation and Verification © National Instruments Corporation 2-9 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x Connecting Two-Wire Devices The PCMCIA-485 boards are designed to work with either two- or four-wire devices. If you are using a two-wire device, refer to the device documentation for speci...
Page 24 - Configuration; View or Change Communication Port Settings
© National Instruments Corporation 3-1 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x 3 Configuration This chapter describes how to view or change the communication port settings. View or Change Communication Port Settings The serial configuration utility is fully integrated with the Windows Me/9 x Device Manager....
Page 27 - Transceiver Mode; Use FIFO Buffers; Restore Defaults
Chapter 3 Configuration PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x 3-4 ni.com The following sections describe the advanced settings options. Transceiver Mode This field shows the transceiver mode in use, and applies only to PCMCIA-485 boards. For more information about transceiver modes, refer to Chapter 4, Us...
Page 28 - General Programming Requirements; Advanced Transceiver Control for the PCMCIA-485
© National Instruments Corporation 4-1 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x 4 Using Your Serial Hardware This chapter describes how to set the hardware transceiver control mode for your RS-485 interfaces and lists some general programming requirements. General Programming Requirements The NI-Serial softw...
Page 30 - Setting the Transceiver Control Mode
Chapter 4 Using Your Serial Hardware © National Instruments Corporation 4-3 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x Two-Wire Mode: TXRDY Auto Control In this mode, the serial hardware transparently enables the transmitter and receiver in a two-wire system. Use this mode to remove the burden of flow control ...
Page 31 - Setting the Transceiver Mode with DeviceIoControl
Chapter 4 Using Your Serial Hardware PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x 4-4 ni.com The scratch register is located at offset 7 from the base address of the port. For example, if COM2 were located at base address 0x3F8, and you wanted to set the PCMCIA-485 board to two-wire mode with DTR control, you wo...
Page 32 - Serial Port Information
© National Instruments Corporation A-1 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x A Serial Port Information This appendix describes the RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 standards and explains some of the issues involved with these types of serial communication. Table A-1 lists the features of the RS-232, RS-422, and...
Page 34 - Serial Communication Issues; Duplex Architectures; Full Duplex
Appendix A Serial Port Information © National Instruments Corporation A-3 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x Serial Communication Issues This section explains some serial communication issues, including duplex architectures, termination methods, bias resistors, and types of connecting equipment. Duplex...
Page 35 - Half Duplex
Appendix A Serial Port Information PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x A-4 ni.com Figure A-1. Typical Full-Duplex System Half Duplex A typical half-duplex multidrop bus architecture also involves a master-slave protocol. However, in a half-duplex system, all transmitters and receivers are connected to t...
Page 36 - Termination
Appendix A Serial Port Information © National Instruments Corporation A-5 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x Termination Because each differential pair of wires is a transmission line, you must properly terminate the line to prevent reflections. A common method of terminating a two-wire multidrop RS-48...
Page 38 - Uninstall the Hardware
© National Instruments Corporation B-1 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x B Uninstalling the Hardware and Software This appendix describes how to uninstall your serial hardware and the NI-Serial software. Uninstall the Hardware Before physically removing the serial hardware, you must remove the hardwar...
Page 40 - Uninstall the Software
Appendix B Uninstalling the Hardware and Software © National Instruments Corporation B-3 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x Uninstall the Software Before uninstalling the software, remove all serial port information from the Windows Me/9 x Device Manager, as described in the previous section. You do no...
Page 42 - Freeing an Interrupt Request Level
© National Instruments Corporation C-1 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x C Troubleshooting and Common Questions This appendix describes how to troubleshoot problems and answers some common questions. Freeing an Interrupt Request Level To free an interrupt request level for your serial port, you must d...
Page 43 - Selecting Conflict-Free Resources; Troubleshooting Diagnostic Messages
Appendix C Troubleshooting and Common Questions PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x C-2 ni.com Selecting Conflict-Free Resources When the Device Manager indicates a conflict with another device, you can usually correct the problem by manually selecting conflict-free resources. To do so, complete the fol...
Page 44 - Resolving Resource Conflicts with Legacy Boards
Appendix C Troubleshooting and Common Questions © National Instruments Corporation C-3 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x • If the utility reports fewer ports installed than it should, refer to Chapter 2, Installation and Verification , and follow these troubleshooting steps: 1. Verify the hardware res...
Page 46 - Common Questions
Appendix C Troubleshooting and Common Questions © National Instruments Corporation C-5 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x Common Questions How can I determine which type of serial hardware I have installed? 1. Select Start»Settings»Control Panel and double-click on the System icon. 2. Click on the Devi...
Page 49 - Hardware Specifications
© National Instruments Corporation D-1 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x D Specifications This appendix describes the characteristics of the serial hardware, the NI-Serial software, along with the recommended operating conditions. Hardware Specifications Table D-1. Physical Characteristics of the PCMC...
Page 50 - Software Specifications
Appendix D Specifications PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x D-2 ni.com Software Specifications Table D-2. Environmental Characteristics of the Serial Hardware Characteristic Specification Operating Environment Component TemperatureRelative Humidity 0 to 70° C10 to 90%, noncondensing Storage Environmen...
Page 51 - Technical Support Resources; Web Support; Customer Education; System Integration
© National Instruments Corporation E-1 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x E Technical Support Resources Web Support National Instruments Web support is your first stop for help in solving installation, configuration, and application problems and questions. Online problem-solving and diagnostic resource...
Page 52 - Worldwide Support
Appendix E Technical Support Resources PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x E-2 ni.com Worldwide Support National Instruments has offices located around the world to help address your support needs. You can access our branch office Web sites from the Worldwide Offices section of ni.com . Branch office We...
Page 56 - Index
© National Instruments Corporation I-1 PCMCIA Serial for Windows Me/9x Index A add/remove programs properties dialog box (figure), 2-1, B-3 advanced port settings, 3-3 dialog box (figure), 3-3transceiver mode, 3-4using FIFO buffers, 3-4 advanced transceiver control for the PCMCIA-485, 4-1 four-wire ...
