
CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW
RPC-150 Page 1
DESCRIPTION
The RP C-150 is an embedded contr oller with a built in
Basic language. Several features make it suitable as a
stand alone unit:
Built in CAMBASIC programming language
autoruns at power up. On card EPROM
programmer saves programs to 30K.
Keypad port for operator interface. The 16 position
keypad is automatically scanned and is read using
the KEYPAD command.
Two RS-232 serial ports are programm able for baud
rate, parity, length, and stop bits. Both inputs and
outputs have a 256 byte buffer.
47 general purpose digital I/O lines, 7 of which are
high curr ent outputs. These lines can connec t to
another opto rack.
Built in EPROM programmer and CAM BASIC
software save program s for autorun on power up or
reset.
The RPC -150 uses a 64180 CPU oper ating at 9 Mhz. It
operates stand alone or on a network using RS-485
adapter. Its 4.5" x 6" size makes it easy to mount in a
NEM A box.
CAM BASIC programm ing language is standard . T his
language was adapted for the RPC-150 for
control and data acquisition applications. A complete
description of CAMBASIC commands is in the
CAMBA SIC Programming Guide.
Program development can take place on your PC, using
your word processor, or on the RPC-150. Programs
from your PC can be downloaded using PC SmartLINK
or other serial communication program.
MANUAL ORGANIZATION
This manual provides all the infor mation required to
install, configure, and use the features on the RPC -150.
This manual assumes you are familiar with some type of
BASIC programming software. The syntax used by
CAM BASIC is similar to Microsoft' s GW or
QuickBASIC. If you are not experienced with BASIC
software, you may want to refer to books and training
programs available through your local software store.
The CAMBASIC Programming Manual has information
and examples for all command s.
NOTE: The RPC-150 uses a Hitachi Z180 processor.
Additional information can be obtained from Hitachi or a
local representative. Order hardwar e manual #U77,
software manual #U92.
MANUAL CONVENTIONS
Information appearing on your screen is shown in a
different type.
Example:
CAMBASIC (tm) (c) 1985-93
Octagon Systems Corporation
Remote Processing Corporation
All rights reserved
Bytes Free - 27434
Symbols and Term inology
NOTE: Text under this heading is helpful information.
It is intended to act as a reminder of some
interaction with another part of the manual or
device that may not be obvious.
WARNING:
Information under this heading warns you of
situations which might cause catastrophic or
irreversible damage.
W[-] Denotes jumper block pins.
< xxx> Paired angle brackets are used to indicate a
specific key on your keyboard. F or
example < esc> means the escape key.
BASIC uses the decimal convention for designating
addresses and data. There are times, however, when
hexadecimal notation is more convenient to use. The
hexadecimal notation used in this manual and by
CAM BASIC is the ampersand charac ter (&) before the
number. A &8C stands for 8C hexadecimal.
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