
CHAPTER 2 SETUP AND OPERATION
RPC-150 Page 3
Figure 2-1 RPC-150 Connector Layout
INTRODUCTION
The RPC -150 is ready to program as soon as you
connect it to a ter minal or PC and apply pow er. This
chapter describes what is needed to get a sign- on
message and begin programming.
Requirements for uploading and downloading programs
is discussed. A "W here to go from here" section dire cts
you to the chapters to read in order to use the various
capabilities of the RPC-150. Finally, a troubleshooting
section helps out on the most common problems.
OPERATING PRECAUTION
The RPC -150 is designed to handle a wide variety of
temperature ranges and operating conditions. These
characteristics require using CMOS components.
CMOS is static sensitive. To avoid damaging these
components, observe the following precautions before
handling the RPC-150.
1. Ground yourself before handling the RPC -150
or plugging in cables. Static electricity
can easily arc through cables and to the card.
Simply touching a metal part on your PC can
greatly reduce the amount of static.
2. Do not insert or remove components when
power is applied. While the ca rd is a + 5 volt
only system, other voltages are generated on the
card. Applying them in the wrong sequence can
destroy a component.
EQUIPMENT
You will need the following equipment to begin using the
RPC-150:
RPC-150 embedded controller
PC with a serial port and communications program
(such as PC SmartLINK)
or
Terminal
VTC -10 serial cable
+ 5V, 300 ma power supply
The CAMBA SIC Programming Manual is strongly
recommended. Refer to Chapter 4 Se rial Ports for
wiring information to make your own cable.
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