SETUP AND OPERATION SECTION 2
Page 2-1 RPC-320
Figure 2-1 Connector location and function
INTRODUCTION
The RPC-320 is ready to program as soon as you
connect it to a terminal or PC and apply power. This
chapter describes what is needed to get a sign- on
message and begin programming.
Requirements for uploading and downloading programs
are discussed. A "W here to go from here" section tells
you what chapters to refer to in order to use the various
capabilities of the RPC-320. Finally, a troubleshooting
section helps out on the most common problems.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
The RPC-320 is designed to handle a wide variety of
temperature ranges at low power. These characteristics
require using CM OS com ponents. CMOS is static
sensitive. To avoid damaging these components,
observe the following precautions before handling the
RPC-320.
1. Ground yourself before handling the RPC -320
or plugging in cables. Static electricity
can easily arc through cables and to the card.
Simply touching your PC before you touch the
card can greatly reduce the amount of static.
2. Do not insert or remove components when
power is applied. While the card is a + 5 volt
only system, other voltages generated on the
card which affect other components.
EQUIPMENT
You will need the following equipment to begin using the
RPC-320:
RPC-320 embedded controller
PC with a serial port and com munications
program
or a
Terminal
VTC -9F serial cable
+ 5, 200 ma power supply
Refer to Chapter 4, SERIAL PORTS, for wiring
information to make your own serial cable.
