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PCFW-104-ETH Long Range Ethernet

Bridge PC/104 Interface User’s

Manual

MICROBEE SYSTEMS CORPORATION

9414 Danese Lane SE

Huntsville, AL 35803

Tech. Support: 256–426–2431

www.microbee-systems.com

support@microbee-systems.com

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PRELIMINARY PCFW-104-ETH Long Range Ethernet Bridge PC/104 Interface User’s Manual M ICROBEE SYSTEMS CORPORATION 9414 Danese Lane SE Huntsville, AL 35803 Tech. Support: 256–426–2431 www.microbee-systems.com support@microbee-systems.com CAGE Code 3DPE9 COPYRIGHT 2002 MicroBee Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. However, any part of this document may be reproduced, provided that MicroBee Systems Corporation is cited as the source.
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PRELIMINARY NOTICE TO USER The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct. However, MicroBee Systems assumes no responsibility for any of the circuits described herein, conveys no license under any patent or other right, and makes no representations that the circuits are free from patent infringement. MicroBee Systems makes no representation or warranty that such applications will be suitable for the use specified without further testing or modification.
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PRELIMINARY PREFACE This manual is a guide to the proper configuration, installation, and operation of your PCFW-104ETH Interface. For setup and operation of the FreeWave FGRM Radio Modem refer to the FreeWave Radio Users Manuals and Ethernet Addendum included with this product. You can use your PCFW-104-ETH card in conjunction with other PC/104 expansion cards, tailoring your system for a wide variety of applications. This manual applies to operation and configuration of the PCFW-104-ETH interface only.
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PRELIMINARY Introduction The PCFW-104-ETH is a high performance 16-bit Ethernet Bridge interface module. The module is compliant to Ethernet II and IEEE 802.3 10-Base-T and is compatible with Novell NE2000 in both 8-bit and 16-bit operation. The module includes a built-in 10-Base-T transceiver, Serial to Ethernet Bridge and a FreeWave FGRM-510X005 TTL Level 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Radio. Optionally a 1.3 GHz P501X005 Military/Export only radio can be fitted.
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PRELIMINARY External Power: Place jumper JP3 in the EXT position (jumper farthest from PC/104 Connector). The radio power now comes from terminal block J4. Note polarity! The positive terminal is marked with a + and is the terminal farthest from the PC/104 Connector. Be sure to tighten the terminals snugly. The radio can be powered from any 6-30 VDC source such as vehicle power as long as the source is capable of at least 1 Amp.
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PRELIMINARY Overview The PCFW-104-ETH is based on the Realtek RTL8019AS Ethernet controller with Plug and Play functionality. The RTL8019AS integrates the RTL8019 Ethernet controller core and 16 Kbyte SRAM in a single chip. A serial EEPROM is used to store resource configurations and ID parameters. This is mated with a ASIC Ethernet to Serial bridge. Operation of the bridge is transparent to the user and once the radio and Ethernet adapter are configured operation is identical with a standard LAN port.
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PRELIMINARY Interrupts The PCFW-104-ETH can be software configured to generate interrupts on one of eight PC/104 interrupts. With Plug and Play systems this is done automatically. With jumperless operation the IRQ number can be set using RSET8019.EXE. Available IRQ’s : IRQ2/9 IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 (Factory Default) IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ15 The PCFW-104-ETH is supplied pre-configured in jumperless mode with the default IRQ setting IRQ5. Power Connections The PCFW-104-ETH needs +5v and GND to operate.
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PRELIMINARY Software Utilities Disk The utilities disk provided with PCFW-104-ETH contains: • • • NOTE: Drivers for a wide range of Netware packages and OS’s. Ethernet Controller and EEPROM Configuration utilities. Boot ROM utilities sample. MicroBee Systems does not provide support for BOOT ROM’s Configuration Software There are two main utilities provided. RSET8019.EXE is used to configure the Realtek RTL8019 Ethernet Controller.
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PRELIMINARY Range: 20-60 Miles Line of Sight. Environmental -40° to 85° C operating. -50° to 90° C non-operating. RH 5% to 95%, non-condensing. Power Specification 5V +/– 5% at < 75 mA max. 12V +/- 5% at 500 mA, Radio powered by PC/104 Bus. 8-30V at 500 mA, Radio powered from external source using J4 Size 3.6 in. x 3.8 in x 0.6 in. 91.4 mm X 96.5 mm x 15.2 mm Radio Setup In order to access the FreeWave Radio setup menus it is necessary to insert the diagnostic cable in the connector on the radio.
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PRELIMINARY WARRANTY MicroBee Systems Corporation (MicroBee) warrants that it’s standard hardware products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service a period of one year from date of purchase. MicroBee’s obligation under this warranty shall not begin until Buyer returns the defective product, freight prepaid to MicroBee’s facility or another specified location.
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PRELIMINARY 3. Include a list of problems encountered along with your name, address, telephone, and RMA number. 4. Carefully package the product in an antistatic bag. (Failure to package in antistatic material will VOID all warranties.) Then package in a safe container for shipping. 5. Write RMA number on the outside of the box. NOTE: For products under warranty, the customer pays for shipping to MicroBee. MicroBee pays for shipping back to customer.