232BRC - Manual - RS-232 Baud Rate Converter - Delmation

Chapter 3: SETUP SOFTWAREIntroductionThe 232BRC comes with simple setup software for configuringthe A and B ports. The software can run on any PC compatiblecomputer using Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, or 2000 operatingsystem.Once the ports are configured, all parameters are saved in nonvolatilememory so the 232BRC can be powered down and usedanywhere without the loss of configuration data. Configurations canalso be saved to a file for setting up more than one 232BRC to thesame configuration.ConnectionA serial (COM) port of the computer should be connected to PortA of the 232BRC. If the computer’s serial port is a 9 pin D-sub, astraight through connection cable is required. If the computer’s serialport is a 25 pin D-sub, the cable should be an XT to AT adaptercable such as B&B’s model 232CAMR, or a cable that wouldnormally be used with a modem. See Appendix A for a complete setof connection tables to the 232BRC ports.Remove the screws (4) on the bottom of the 232BRC with aPhillips screwdriver. Remove the top cover. Install the setup jumpermarked JP1. See Figure 3.1 diagram of the PCBD. Power up the232BRC with the setup jumper installed to put the unit in setupmode. NOTE: The setup software cannot recognize theconnected unit if the setup jumper is not installed or if thejumper is installed after the 232BRC is powered up.Software InstallationThe setup software for the 232BRC must be installed on yourhard drive before it can be run. All directions assume the 3.5” floppydrive is assigned to drive A. If your drive is assigned another drivename, replace that name for A in the instructions. To install on yourhard drive follow these steps:• Place the 232BRC setup disk #1 in floppy drive A.• Select RUN from the Windows START menu.• Type A:\SETUP and click OKAY.• Follow the instructions in the Installation program.Software UninstallTo remove the 232BRC setup software, follow these steps:• Select SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL from the WindowsSTART menu.• Double Click ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS• Select 232BRC SETUP from the list of installed programs.• Click the ADD/REMOVE button to remove the softwarecomponents.Figure 3.1 Setup Jumper Location232BRC-3903 Manual 13B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91 792444 – Fax +353 91 79244514 2232BRC-3903ManualB&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91 792444 – Fax +353 91 792445