User`s manual

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................ 1-1
Overview .......................................................................................................1-2
Features..........................................................................................................1-4
Package Checklist..........................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ............................................................ 2-1
CP-132 Series Block Diagram.......................................................................2-2
Installing the Industio CP-132 Series Board.................................................2-5
Chapter 3 Software Installation.............................................................. 3-1
Windows NT..................................................................................................3-2
Windows 95/98..............................................................................................3-9
Windows 2000/XP.......................................................................................3-22
Linux............................................................................................................3-34
Chapter 4 Serial Programming Tools .................................................... 4-1
PComm Installation .........................................................................................4-2
PComm Programming Library.........................................................................4-2
RS-485 Programming ....................................................................................4-2
Chapter 5 Connection Cables and Cable Wiring.................................. 5-1
RS-422/485 Pinouts and Cable Wiring..........................................................5-2
Multidrop 2-wire RS-485 (half-duplex)..........................................................................5-6
Multidrop 4-wire RS-485 (full-duplex) ..........................................................................5-6
Impedance Matching and Termination Resistors...........................................5-7
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting .................................................................... 6-1
General Troubleshooting ...............................................................................6-1
Windows NT..................................................................................................6-3
Windows 95/98..............................................................................................6-4
Appendix A Technical Reference..............................................................A-1
Specifications................................................................................................A-1
PCI................................................................................................................A-2
Return Procedure ..........................................................................................A-1