B B Electronics Computer Hardware 3PCIOSD1x 3903m User Manual

Optically Isolated Single Port PCI Bus CE  
RS-232/422/485 Serial Card  
with Send Data Control  
MODELS: 3PCIOSD1A 3PCIOSD1B  
Documentation Number 3PCIOSD1x3903m (pn4649-r003)  
This manual applies to models 3PCIOSD1A and 3PCIOSD1B. The “1” suffix  
designates the number of ports on the card. The “A” models are equipped with  
16550A UARTs with 16 byte transmit and receive buffers. The “B” models come with  
16850 UARTs with 128 byte transmit and receive buffers. The model number of each  
card is printed on a sticker on the board.  
This product designed and manufactured in Ottawa, Illinois USA  
of domestic and imported parts by  
International Headquarters  
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RS-485 Signal Lines: TD(A), TD(B), RD(A), RD(B) and Signal  
Ground. (Data A & Data B lines when wired for 2-wire  
operation.)  
Chapter 1: GENERAL INFORMATION  
Introduction  
The B&B Electronics 3PCIOSD1x single port isolated serial interface  
card is designed for IBM compatibles with a PCI Bus. The PCI  
design is Plug and Play compatible which allows the driver and  
Operating System to select the IRQ and addresses used by the  
card.  
Specifications  
Bus:  
Slot:  
Dimensions:  
I/O Connections:  
OS Supported:  
PCI bus version 2.1  
Requires one PCI slot  
6.9 x 4.2 in (17.5 x 10.7 cm)  
One 25-pin male D-sub (DB25M) connector  
Windows 95, 98, 2000 and NT 4.0  
The 3PCIOSD1x cards offer exceptional setup flexibility with a mix  
of selectable operating modes. If you are writing your own  
applications, be sure the communications routine used supports  
Windows communication drivers and a wide range of COM ports.  
Baud rates: 460.8K baud maximum in RS-232/422/485 modes  
UARTs:  
16550A 16 byte TX and RX buffers (3PCIOSD1A), or  
16850 128 byte TX and RX buffers (3PCIOSD1B)  
Character length: 5, 6, 7, or 8 bits  
Description  
Parity:  
Stop bits:  
Even, odd or none  
1, 1.5, or 2  
The isolated single port can be configured for RS-232, RS-422, or  
RS-485 data protocols. The RS-485 mode automatic Send Data  
Control feature transparently handles the enable and disable  
functions of the RS-485 transceiver. Buffered, high speed UARTs  
(16550A or 16850) make it ideal for high speed (modem) and  
multitasking applications.  
RS-232 Control/Data Lines Drivers/Receivers:  
Device:  
SP211H Transceiver  
High level output voltage:  
Low level output voltage:  
Output current limited to:  
Input high threshold voltage:  
Input low threshold voltage:  
Device will withstand:  
5.0 V minimum  
-5.0 V minimum  
±25 mA  
1.7 V maximum  
0.8 V minimum  
±15V  
Features  
IBM compatible, PCI Version 2.1 bus  
Supports baud rates to 460.8K baud with 4X clock option  
enabled  
RS-422/485 Driver/Receiver:  
Device:  
75ALS180 or MAX491  
1.5 - 6 V  
Provides 2000 VDC minimum isolation on all lines from the DB-  
25 male connector to the host computer  
Differential driver output voltage:  
Differential input high-threshold voltage: 0.2 V maximum  
Differential input low-threshold voltage: -0.2 V minimum  
High speed 16 byte FIFO 16550A UARTs (Model 3PCIOSD1A),  
128 byte FIFO 16850 UARTs (Model 3PCIOSD1B)  
Automatic RS-485 Driver Control Timing:  
RS-485 Automatic Send Data Control or RTS control  
2-wire or 4-wire RS-485 operation (half or full duplex)  
120Termination Select Jumper for RS-422/RS-485 Networks  
Driver is enabled when data is a logic “0” (start bit). Driver  
remains enabled for one character transmission time (10 bits  
of data at current baud rate). Each additional logic “0” resets the  
timeout.  
RS-232 Mode Signal lines: TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, &  
DCD, and Signal Ground.  
Termination: A 120termination resistor is jumper selectable on the  
422/485 receiver.  
2 Channel RS-422 Signal Lines: TD(A), TD(B), RD(A), RD(B)  
and Signal Ground.  
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Optical Isolation:  
Data Line Device:  
Handshake Line Device:  
HCPL0600  
IL207  
Max. Power Consumption:  
All ports loaded  
+5 V @ 325.0 mA or 1.625 W  
Accessories:  
Software: Driver Disk (3.5) for Windows 95/98/2000/NT 4.0  
PCI/USB COM Port Utility Disk (3.5)  
Manual:  
Instruction Manual (this booklet)  
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Chapter 2: SETUP  
Inspection  
Your 3PCIOSD1x serial card was tested for proper operation before  
shipment. It should be in perfect mechanical and electrical condition  
upon receipt.  
The card is normally pre-configured for RS-232 operation.  
The data clock speed is set by one jumper to x1 (normal) operation  
or to x4 operation.  
The operating mode of the card is set using 8 jumpers: 4 jumpers  
select RS-232 operation or RS-422/485 operation, one jumper sets  
RTS for RS-232 & RS-485 modes or Send Data for RS-485 mode, 2  
jumpers select RS-422 or RS-485 operating modes for Receive and  
Transmit, and the last jumper selects 120 ohm termination for the  
RS-422 or RS-485 Receive.  
Refer to Jumper Mode Table in Appendix C.  
CAUTION: ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE  
Use ESD precautions for safe handling.  
Before removing the card from the anti-static protective packaging:  
Discharge any static electricity buildup on your body by touching  
a large grounded metal surface or the metal chassis on  
equipment connected to earth ground by a 3-wire power cord.  
Avoid touching the gold connectors or other parts on the card  
except as necessary to set the configuration jumpers. After  
setting the jumpers, ground yourself to the computer chassis  
before and while inserting the card.  
Remove AC power from the computer and unplug the power  
cord before inserting the card.  
Retain the ESD bag for handling the card. Save the packaging  
for storage or shipping.  
Figure 1. Silk Screen Plot of 3PCIOSD1x PCB  
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RS-232 Mode  
RS-422 Mode  
To configure the port for RS-232 mode, 5 jumpers must be  
set/checked. The following settings will configure the port as RS-  
232:  
To configure the port for RS-422 mode, 7 jumpers must be  
set/checked. The following settings configure the port as RS-422:  
1. Set the four jumpers of JP2 (A-D) to the "422/485" (right)  
position.  
1. Set four jumpers of JP2 (A-D) to the "232" (left) position.  
2. Set JP1 to the "RTS(232)" (right) position.  
2. Set the top jumper "TX" of JP4 to the “422” (left) position.  
3. Set the second jumper "RX" of JP4 to the “422” (left) position.  
The remaining jumpers, JP4, are unused in the RS-232 mode and  
may be in either position. Figure 2 shows the jumper configuration to  
set the port for RS-232 mode with *1 clock enabled.  
4. The JP1 Control (SD/RTS) jumper is unused in the RS-422  
mode and may be in either position.  
5. The bottom jumper "Termination" of JP4 switches the 120Ω  
receiver termination resistor IN or OUT. Typically this resistor is  
not used. In some cases using high baud rates and very long  
cables, termination is needed. See B&B’s free RS-422/485  
Application Note, Termination section, page 16, for more  
information (available on our websites). Figure 3 shows the  
jumper configuration to set the port for RS-422 mode with *1  
clock enabled.  
JP2  
JP1  
CONTROL  
422/ 485  
A 232  
B 232  
C232  
D232  
422/ 485 SD  
422/ 485  
422/ 485  
RTS( 232)  
MODES  
485  
485  
TX 422  
RX 422  
I N  
JP3  
JP4  
*1  
*4  
OUT  
CLOCK  
TERMI NATI ON  
JP2  
JP1  
CONTROL  
422/ 485  
A 232  
B 232  
C232  
D232  
422/ 485 SD  
422/ 485  
422/ 485  
RTS( 232)  
Figure 2. RS-232 Mode Jumper Settings  
RS-232 Pinouts  
MODES  
The DB-25 male connector on the 3PCIOSD1x cards is configured  
as standard DTE RS-232 serial port. Table 1 lists pin numbers and  
descriptors.  
485  
485  
OUT  
TX 422  
RX 422  
IN  
JP3  
JP4  
*1  
*4  
CLOCK  
TERMINATI ON  
Name  
Description  
Direction  
DB25M Pin  
Shield  
TD  
RD  
Shield  
Transmit Data  
Receive Data  
------  
Output  
Input  
1
2
3
Figure 3. RS-422 Mode Jumper Settings  
RTS  
CTS  
DSR  
GND  
DCD  
DTR  
Request to Send  
Clear to Send  
Data Set Ready  
Signal Ground  
Data Carrier Detect  
Data Terminal Ready  
Output  
Input  
Input  
------  
Input  
4
5
6
7
8
20  
Output  
Table 1: RS-232 Pinouts  
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5. The bottom jumper "Termination" of JP4 switches the 120 Ω  
Termination resistor IN or OUT. Typically this resistor is not  
used. In some cases, using high baud rates and very long  
cables, termination is needed. See B&B’s free RS-422/485  
Application Note, Termination section, page 16, for more  
information (available on our websites).  
RS-422 Pinouts  
The RS-422 mode supports 2 channels (transmit and receive).  
Name  
Description  
Direction  
DB25M  
Pin  
Shield  
TD (A) −  
RD (A) −  
GND  
TD (B) +  
RD (B) +  
Shield  
------  
Output  
Input  
------  
Output  
Input  
1
2
3
7
14  
16  
Figure 4 shows the jumper configuration to set the port for 2-wire  
RS-485 mode with *1 clock enabled.  
Transmit Data A  
Receive Data A  
Signal Ground  
Transmit Data B  
Receive Data B  
JP2  
JP1  
CONTROL  
SD  
422/ 485  
422/ 485  
422/ 485  
422/ 485  
A 232  
B 232  
C232  
D232  
RTS( 232)  
Table 2: RS-422/485 Pinouts  
MODES  
With 2-wire RS-485 mode operation, your connection cable must  
jumper TD(A) to RD(A) and TD(B) to RD(B). Connect from TD(A)  
and TD(B) to the Data A() and Data B(+) wires of your RS-485  
network.  
485  
JP4  
485  
OUT  
TX 422  
RX422  
IN  
JP3  
*1  
*4  
CLOCK  
TERMINATI ON  
Note that the EIA RS-422 Specification labels data lines with an "A"  
and "B" designator. Some RS-422 equipment uses a "" and "+"  
designator. In almost all cases, the "A" line is the equivalent of the  
"" line and the "B" line is the equivalent of the "+" line. More  
information on RS-422 communications can be found in B&B’s free  
RS-422/485 Application Note (available on our websites).  
Figure 4. RS-485 Mode Jumper Settings  
RS-485 Pinouts  
The pinouts in RS-485 mode are the same as those listed in Table  
2: RS-422/485 Pinouts on the previous page.  
Explanation of RS-485 Operation  
RS-485 Mode  
In RS-485 mode, the transmit driver must be enabled to transmit,  
and set to a high impedance (tri-state) mode at the end of  
transmission. In two wire (half duplex) mode, the receiver is disabled  
during transmit, and enabled when not transmitting.  
To configure the port for RS-485 mode, 8 jumpers must be  
set/checked. The following settings configure the port as RS-485:  
1. Set four jumpers of JP2 (A-D) to the "422/485" (right) position.  
2. Set the top jumper "TX" of JP4 to the “485” (right) position.  
The 3PCIOSD1x card provides two methods of enabling/disabling  
the transmit driver, automatic Send Data (SD) control and Request  
To Send (RTS) control. With automatic SD control, the driver is  
enabled when data is sent. The driver remains enabled for the  
transmission time and ten data bits after data transfer is complete.  
The SD circuit automatically adjusts its timing to the baud rate of the  
data. With RTS control, software must assert the RTS line to enable  
the driver and de-assert to disable the driver. To select SD control  
for the port, place JP1 jumper in the “Send Data” (left) position.  
Place this jumper in the “RTS(232)” (right) position for RTS control.  
3. For 2-wire operation, set the second jumper "RX" of JP4 to the  
"485" (right) position (half duplex). For 4-wire operation, set it to  
the "422" position (full duplex, Receive enabled)  
4. Set the JP1 Control jumper to select the type of RS-485 transmit  
driver control, automatic Send Data (SD) or RTS . Select SD  
control unless you are sure that your software requires RTS  
control.  
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The receiver can also be enabled and disabled, a useful feature in  
two-wire communications to prevent the transmitted data from  
"echoing back" on its own receiver. The second jumper "RX" of JP4  
determines the receiver mode. When the jumpers are placed in the  
“485” position, the "echo" is turned off. This is achieved by disabling  
the receiver when the transmit driver is enabled. Placing this jumper  
in the “422” position will hold the receiver enabled at all times. More  
information on RS-422 communications can be found in B&B’s free  
RS-422/485 Application Note (available on our websites).  
4 X Baud Rate Option  
Baud rates higher than 115,200 are possible with the 3PCIOSD1x  
card in RS-232, 422, or 485 mode. Jumper JP3 controls the clock  
frequency supplied to the UART. By moving this jumper to the “*4”  
(left) position, the clock frequency is increased from 1.8432 to  
7.3728 MHz. This multiplies all UART baud rates by 4 times. For  
example, if the software is set for 57.6K baud, the actual baud rate  
will be increased by a factor of four to 230.4K baud. In many  
systems, these higher baud rates can improve throughput  
significantly. However, remember that baud rates and actual  
throughput are only proportional if the system can keep up with the  
communications, otherwise increasing the baud rate effectively only  
increases the idle time between characters.  
RS-422 and RS-485 Termination  
A 120termination resistor has been provided for the RS-422/485  
receiver. Note that termination should only be used in systems with  
both high baud rates (>19200) and over several thousand feet of  
cable. If a value other than 120 is desired, space for a through-  
hole resistor has been provided on the board adjacent to the surface  
mount termination resistor. This through-hole termination resistor is  
labeled as RTAB while the surface mount termination resistor is  
labeled as RTAA. See B&B’s free RS-422/485 Application Note,  
Termination section, page 16, for more information (available on our  
websites).  
Installing the Card  
1. Ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of the computer  
to discharge any static electricity.  
2. Turn the power to your computer off and unplug the power cord.  
3. Remove the cover of the computer.  
4. Locate a free PCI expansion slot.  
5. Remove the expansion slot cover. Save the screw for  
installation of the 3PCIOSD1x card.  
6. Install the card into the unused slot. Be certain that the card is  
inserted completely (fully seated) in the slot.  
7. Secure the card with the mounting screw from step 5.  
8. Replace the cover, plug in the power cord, and power up the  
system.  
RS-485 Network Biasing  
Biasing is required on an RS-485 network to hold the network in the  
marking state between transmissions. The 3PCIOSD1x RS-485  
receiver is biased with a 4.7 Kpull-up resistor (R28A) on the  
Receive Data B line and a 4.7 Kpull-down resistor (R29A) on the  
Receive Data A line. These values are usually adequate for  
networks without termination and small numbers of nodes. For more  
complex networks, the user must calculate the required value and  
replace these resistors. Space for through-hole resistors has been  
provided over the top of the surface mount components placed at  
the factory. The through-hole resistor for the pull-up is marked as  
R28B and the pull-down is marked as R29B.  
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Chapter 3: WINDOWS INSTALLATION  
5. After new hardware is detected, this screen will appear. (W95:  
Windows 95 and Windows 98  
This screen is named Update Device Driver Wizard).  
Any prior installation using previous B&B serial drivers must be  
removed before installing the new drivers. (Refer to page 20.)  
Windows 98 screens are shown for this section. Windows 95 is a bit  
different with fewer steps and the screen names and text shown  
differs. Windows 95 differences are noted (W95:…)  
1. Configure the port on the PCI card to the desired RS-  
232/422/485 mode using the jumpers.  
2. Install the card in the slot. Start the computer.  
3. Windows will detect the PCI card, start the Add New Hardware  
Wizard, and begin driver installation. When installation is  
complete, Windows will set the hardware addressing & interrupt  
using the drivers and the Plug and Play function of the  
Operating System.  
4. The driver installation proceeds in two parts. The first part  
installs the driver for the PCI Serial card. The second part  
installs the serial driver for the Com Port A (Port A=Port 1).  
6. Click Next to continue. (W95: Insert the Driver Disk in Drive,  
then click Next - skip to step 9)  
NOTE: The Optically Isolated 3PCIOSD1 PCI Serial Adapter card  
will be identified as the 3PCISD1 PCI Serial Adapter, both cards use  
the same drivers and are functionally the same to the Operating  
System.  
7. Click Next.  
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8. Select Floppy disk drives, Specify A:\  
11. Click Finish to begin the second part of the driver installation  
which installs the Com port driver for Port A.  
9. Insert the driver disk, then Click Next.  
Windows will find “PCI Serial Adapter (3PCISD1)” and the driver inf  
file. (W95: Driver name not shown - skip to step 11)  
12. Click Next. (W95: Skip to step 15)  
10. Click Next.  
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13. Click Next to continue. Re-insert the driver disk if needed.  
15. Click Finish to complete Com driver installation.  
The computer will finish Com driver installation for Port A.  
16. Wait for the process to complete.  
Windows will find the Communications Port and inf file.  
To verify the installation, open My Computer, Control Panel,  
System (or Start, Setting, Control Panel, System).  
Then select the Device Manager Tab.  
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14. Click Next. (W95: Driver name not shown)  
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Removal of Card And Drivers  
If you need to remove the card from your system or remove the  
current driver before installing a possible future driver upgrade:  
1. Open My Computer, Control Panel, System (or Start, Setting,  
Control Panel, System).  
2. Select the Device Manager Tab (see figure on prior page).  
3. Click B&B Electronics Serial Adapters, then Select the PCI  
Serial Adapter (3PCISD1) for the 3PCIOSD1x.  
4. Click the Remove button.  
5. Close the Windows, and Open My Computer, Drive C:  
Open the Windows directory on your Hard Drive, then Open the Inf  
folder, then Other. (If the Inf folder is not shown, it is hidden. Select  
View, Folder Options, Files and Folders, Show all files. For  
Win95: Select View, Options, View, Show all files)  
Click the B&B Electronics Serial Adapters device to view the  
adapter. If you want other details, Select Properties.  
Click Ports (COM & LPT) to view the COM numbers assigned by  
Windows to the card.  
The 3PCIOSD1x card will have 3PCISD1 Port A (COMx). The COM  
port number will normally be COM5, if available.  
17. You can now remove the driver disk, close the Windows, and  
check the new ports with your software.  
If your software requires accessing a COM port below COM5, and  
you have unused COM numbers not occupied by a FAX/Modem or  
other device, you can re-assign the PCI card COM numbers using  
our B&B PnP COM Rename utility. Refer to Appendix F.  
6. Remove the B&B INF files. (*BBMSER.INF & *BBMSER95.INF)  
Close the Window.  
7. Shut down the computer, then remove the card.  
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Windows 2000 Professional  
This section covers device driver installation for  
Windows 2000 Professional.  
1. Configure the port on the PCI card to the desired RS-  
232/422/485 mode using the jumpers.  
2. Install the card in the slot, start the computer as an Administrator  
or ask your system administrator to install the software.  
3. Windows will detect the PCI card and start Found New  
Hardware Wizard to begin driver installation. When installation is  
complete, Windows will set the hardware addressing & interrupt  
using the drivers and the Plug and Play function of the  
Operating System.  
4. Installation will install one driver for the PCI Serial card, and a  
second driver which is used to assign a Com port to the card.  
6. Select Search, Click Next.  
5. Click Next to continue.  
7. Insert the driver disk in the Floppy disk drive A: Click Next.  
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NOTE: The 3PCIOSD1 Optically Isolated PCI Serial Adapter card  
will be identified as the hardware compatible 3PCISD1 PCI Serial  
Adapter. Both cards use the same drivers and are functionally the  
same to the Operating System.  
9. Open My Computer, Control Panel, System, then select the  
Hardware tab on System Properties.  
10. Select Device Manager, then view the device list.  
Under B&B Electronics Serial Adapters, the PCI card is installed.  
Under Ports, COM3 was assigned to port A in the card.  
8. Click Next.  
11. You can now remove the driver disk, close the Windows and  
check the new Com port with your software.  
9. Click Finish to complete the Install.  
10. Wait for the process to complete.  
Check to verify that a new com port was assigned to the card.  
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Windows NT 4.0  
Removal of Card & Drivers  
1. Configure the port on the PCI card to the desired RS-  
232/422/485 mode using the jumpers.  
If you need to remove the card from your system or remove the  
current driver before installing a possible future driver upgrade:  
2. Install the card in the slot, start the computer, and log on to  
Windows NT 4.0 as an Administrator or ask your system  
administrator to install the software.  
1. Click on 3PCISD1 Port A under Ports (COM & LPT) and select  
Uninstall (right click). (The 3PCIOSD1x identifies as 3PCISD1.)  
3. Open the Control Panel. (Select Start, Settings)  
2. Next Click on PCI Serial Adapter (3PCISD1) under B&B  
Electronics. Select Uninstall.  
3. Remove the two sets of driver files from the Windows INF  
directory. (These are named by the OS in the sequence of  
installation. On a clean system they are: Oem0.inf & Oem0.PNF  
and Oem1.inf & Oem1.PNF. The .inf versions should be verified  
by opening it with Notepad, then checking that it is a B&B  
Electronics file. The PNF version is a compiled copy of the same  
information.)  
You can use the Find, File or Folder function to search for the  
text B&B within the files.  
You may need to set your Views (under My Computer) to show  
all files and folders if the INF directory and .inf files are not  
visible.  
4. Shut down the system and remove the card.  
4. Select Add/Remove Programs.  
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6. Insert the driver disk into drive A:  
7. Enter A:\WinNT40\Setup.exe in the Command line for  
installation program window. (as above).  
8. Click Finish to start the Setup program.  
5. Click the Install button, then click Next.  
9. Click Next. Follow the instructions until completed.  
10. This driver does not require re-booting to complete installation.  
11. Open the Control Panel, select Ports.  
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You can check details of the serial card setup using Windows NT  
Diagnostics, found under Administrative Tools. This can show the  
Resources used such as addresses and IRQ.  
Windows Diagnostics will not allow changing anything.  
12. Verify 1 new COM Port. (shown here as COM5)  
If you have 1 new COM port, the installation is complete. Select the  
port, select Settings, Advanced. You should obtain the message,  
"There are no user configurable Advanced I/O parameters for this  
COM port."  
Check the port with your software or with a Loopback test.  
NOTE: In the above example, a serial mouse is connected to the  
port which would usually be COM1. NT does not show it. COM2 is  
the second built-in serial port.  
The above shows one port using PCI card interrupt.  
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The screen below shows the address range for the serial port on the  
B&B Electronics 1-port Serial Card.  
Removal of Card and Driver  
If you need to remove the card from your system or remove the  
current driver before installing a possible future driver upgrade:  
1. Open the Windows NT subdirectory.  
2. Open System32.  
3. Open Drivers.  
4. Find the "Bbserial.Sys" file and delete it.  
5. Shut down the system.  
6. Remove the Optically Isolated PCI Serial Adapter card.  
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Chapter 4: TROUBLESHOOTING  
If you have any trouble starting your system after installing the  
card, the card may not be properly seated in the slot. Remove and  
re-insert it or try a different slot.  
If you are unable to communicate with the card using your software  
and hardware devices:  
1.  
Check your pinouts. In RS-422 or RS-485 mode the "A" lines  
should match your "A" or "-" lines. "B" lines should match your  
"B" or "+" lines. Note: RS-422/485 pinouts are non-standard.  
2.  
Use the COMTest program provided on the PCI/USB COM  
Port Utility Disk with a loop back to check the card. Run  
setup.exe to install COMTest on your program menu under  
B&B Electronics. A Loopback connection for RS-232 connects  
the Transmit output to the Receive input. (pins #2 & #3 on the  
DB25 connector) For RS-422 or 4-wire RS-485, connect the  
TD(A) to RD(A) and the TD(B) to RD(B). Then use the  
COMTest program to send characters, and observe the  
characters being received. To check 2-wire RS-485, you will  
need to enable the receiver by moving the receive jumper to  
422 mode, or use one Port to transmit to another by cross  
connecting and loading COMTest twice, one copy for each  
port. Characters typed in one copy of COMTest will appear in  
the receive window of the other. Note that software must  
ignore the RS-232 handshaking lines in RS-422/RS485 mode,  
the input lines (CTS, DSR, DCD, RI) are not pulled high.  
3.  
4.  
Try another software package for troubleshooting.  
Check our website for available FAQ's or troubleshooting  
hints.  
5.  
Call B&B Electronics Technical Support for troubleshooting  
assistance.  
USA Office  
Technicians are available at (815) 433-5100 to answer your  
questions from 8 AM - 5 PM weekdays (Central Time).  
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Technicians are available at + 353 91-792444 to answer your  
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Appendix B: RS-232 & RS-422/485 Pinouts  
Table 1: RS-232 Pinouts  
Name  
Description  
Direction DB25M  
Pin  
Shield  
TD  
RD  
Shield  
Transmit Data  
Receive Data  
------  
Output  
Input  
1
2
3
RTS  
CTS  
DSR  
GND  
DCD  
DTR  
Request to Send  
Clear to Send  
Data Set Ready  
Signal Ground  
Data Carrier Detect  
Data Terminal Ready  
Output  
Input  
Input  
------  
Input  
4
5
6
7
8
20  
Output  
Table 2: RS-422/485 Pinouts  
Name  
Description  
Direction  
DB25M  
Pin  
Shield  
TD (A) −  
RD (A) −  
GND  
TD (B) +  
RD (B) +  
Shield  
------  
Output  
Input  
------  
Output  
Input  
1
2
3
7
14  
16  
Transmit Data A  
Receive Data A  
Signal Ground  
Transmit Data B  
Receive Data B  
With 2-wire RS-485 mode operation, your connection cable must  
jumper TD(A) to RD(A) and TD(B) to RD(B). Connect from TD(A)  
and TD(B) to the Data A() and Data B(+) wires of your RS-485  
network.  
Note that the EIA RS-422 Specification labels data lines with an "A"  
and "B" designator. Some RS-422 equipment uses a "" and "+"  
designator. In almost all cases, the "A" line is the equivalent of the  
"" line and the "B" line is the equivalent of the "+" line. More  
information on RS-422 communications can be found in our free RS-  
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Appendix C: Jumper Mode Table  
Jumpers  
Port 1 (A)  
JP1  
RS-232  
RS-422  
4-Wire  
RS-485  
4-Wire  
RS-485  
2-Wire  
RTS(232)  
not used  
SD/RTS * SD/RTS *  
Control  
JP2 A  
232  
232  
422/485  
422/485  
422/485  
422/485  
422  
422/485  
422/485  
422/485  
422/485  
485  
422/485  
422/485  
422/485  
422/485  
485  
JP2 B  
JP2 C  
232  
JP3 D  
232  
JP4 TX  
JP4 RX  
JP4  
not used  
not used  
not used  
422  
422  
485  
IN/OUT  
IN/OUT  
IN/OUT  
Termination  
JP3  
*4/*1  
*4/*1  
*4/*1  
*4/*1  
Clock  
How to Use the Table: The left vertical column shows the jumpers  
for the port. The four right vertical columns show the position setting  
of the jumper at the left for RS-232, RS-422 or 4-wire RS-485 or 2-  
wire RS-485 modes.  
NOTES:  
RS-485 Mode: The JP1 Control jumper should be set to Send Data  
mode unless your software requires RTS control.  
Refer to the Setup section for explanations of the SD/RTS,  
Termination and Clock settings.  
Note that termination should only be used in systems with both high  
baud rates (>19200) and over several thousand feet of cable.  
Information on RS-422 and RS-485 communications can be found in  
the B&B Electronics RS-422/485 Application Note (available free  
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Appendix D: TROUBLESHOOTING WITH COMTest  
Included on the PCI/USB COM Port Utility Disk is a test program  
called COMTest. It can be installed on your “Programs” menu for  
use by inserting the disk and running Setup.  
COMTest is a simple 32-bit Windows (Windows 95, 98, 2000 or  
NT) COM port Test program. It is a simple tool that can be used to  
troubleshoot RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial communications. It  
allows multiple ports, at any address and IRQ, to be opened at any  
given time. COMTest can also be found on the Internet at the B&B  
Electronics Mfg. Co. Websites: www.bb-elec.com or www.bb-  
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Appendix E: ISOLATION AND GROUND  
The 3PCIOSD1x provides 2000 VDC minimum isolation on all  
lines from the DB25 connector to the host computer. The  
3PCIOSD1x cards have no connection from pin 1 (chassis ground)  
to ground of the host computer. This was done to completely isolate  
the computer end of the communications. In most applications, the  
shield wire should be connected to ground on only one end of the  
network. Board space is provided to connect pin 1 to the isolated  
port ground (pin 7). If you wish to make this connection, it is  
recommended that a 100½ watt resistor be installed in R5 of the  
3PCIOSD1x. The purpose of the resistor is to limit large currents  
flowing through the ground connection.  
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Install the PCI/USB COM Port Utilities  
Appendix F: Renaming COM Ports - Win 95/98/ME  
(1) To use the PnP COM Rename utility, insert the PCI/USB COM  
Port Utility Disk and run Setup.exe. This will install COMTest  
and PnP COM Rename under Programs, B&B Electronics.  
Renaming PCI COM Ports Using the PnP COM Rename Utility  
CAUTION: You must be using Windows 95/98 or ME. This utility is  
not designed for NT or other Windows versions.  
(2) The Rename utility will not be installed if you are running  
Windows 2000 or NT.  
This program edits the registry directly, it will only change entries  
related to B&B PCI or USB Serial Ports. Improper use of this  
program can cause conflicts with other COM Ports installed on your  
computer.  
Using PnP COM Rename  
(1) Shut down all programs that are accessing any Com ports.  
(2) Start the PnP COM Rename Utility from the Programs menu  
under B&B Electronics.  
Renaming COM ports will only affect software that accesses COM  
ports through Windows, not software that accesses ports from DOS  
or at the hardware level.  
(3) Read the Cautionary Warnings. It is possible to rename a PCI or  
USB serial port to a number already in use which will cause  
problems. If any problems occur after renaming, you may need  
to re-start the system and rerun the Rename utility to correct the  
situation or remove the serial card in the Device Manager. Then  
Refresh the Device Manager to detect the card and re-install the  
drivers. Determine which renamed COM port caused the  
problem, and do not use that name for a renamed port.  
This program should only be used after all serial ports have been  
installed.  
Windows 95/98 and ME automatically assigns COM port numbers  
starting at COM5 when the port is not at the standard base  
addresses for COM1 to COM4.  
(4) Accept the conditions of use by clicking Yes or click No to exit.  
If your software refuses to access COM ports above COM4, and you  
have unused COM numbers that you want to be able use with your  
B&B PCI Serial Card, this utility can be used to rename some or all  
of the ports to the unused COM numbers.  
(5) Select the currently named COM port number you want to  
change in the left window, then the new number in the right  
window. Then click Finish. Repeat for other ports as needed.  
First, check the ports list shown in the Device Manager, then check  
any Modem or FAX device to make sure that the port number isn't  
being used for a FAX/Modem or Network Redirector.  
If you have built-in ports you want to disable from the BIOS in order  
to use your PCI card at that COM number, first remove the port with  
the Device Manager. Then re-boot to the BIOS, disable the port with  
hardware settings, Exit with a "Save Settings", then re-start  
Windows Next, verify the port number is not present. Then use the  
Rename utility to rename the PCI card ports as needed.  
To Remove a Port: Choose Settings, Control Panel, System, Device  
Manager, then select the port to highlight it. Click Remove below the  
window. To remove all B&B PCI ports, select the B&B Serial  
Adapter. This clears registry entries for the card and ports.  
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(6) If the PCI card was previously installed and not removed in the  
Device Manager, you may find several B&B COM ports with the  
same number. The last instance of the same number is usually  
the most recent installation. Only the active ports can be  
renamed with the program to show the new name under the  
Device Manager. Inactive port numbers will not show any  
change after renaming. Ideally, unused entries should be  
removed by using RegEdit, then having the system re-install the  
drivers to make the entries. This will result in a single entry for  
each port on the card, and only that entry will need to be  
changed.  
(7) After all B&B PCI or USB COM ports have been renumbered as  
needed, click Close to exit.  
If you need to install another serial device after using renaming with  
this utility, you must:  
(1) Name all COM Ports back to original settings using this  
program.  
(2) Install the new device according to manufacturer directions.  
(3) Use this utility to rename the B&B COM Ports again as needed.  
Documentation Number 3PCIOSD1x-3903m Manual  
B&B Electronics Mfg Co – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104  
B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Comm. Pk. – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445  
Appendix F  
F-3  
F-4  
Appendix F  
Documentation Number 3PCIOSD1x-3903m Manual  
B&B Electronics Mfg Co – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104  
B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Comm. Pk. – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445  
Appendix G: DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
Manufacturer’s Name:  
Manufacturer’s Address:  
B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company  
P.O. Box 1040  
707 Dayton Road  
Ottawa, IL 61350 USA  
3PCIOSD1a/b  
Optically Isolated Serial PCI Card  
Light industrial equipment  
89/336/EEC  
Model Numbers:  
Description:  
Type:  
Application of Council Directive:  
Standards:  
EN 55022  
EN 61000-6-1  
EN 61000 (-4-2, -4-3, -4-4, -4-5, -4-6, -4-8, -4-11)  
William H. Franklin III, Director of Engineering  
Documentation Number 3PCIOSD1x-3903m Manual  
B&B Electronics Mfg Co – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104  
B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Comm. Pk. – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445  
Appendix G  
G-1  
G-2  
Appendix G  
Documentation Number 3PCIOSD1x-3903m Manual  
B&B Electronics Mfg Co – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104  
B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Comm. Pk. – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445  

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