Table of Contents

Part I. CPU/Backplane

1. Introduction

1.1 Features
1.2 User Connections
1.3 Optional Add-Ons
1.4 Development and Evaluation Tools
1.4.1 Tool Kit
1.4.2 Software
1.5 CE Compliance
1.5.1 Design Guidelines
1.5.2 Interfacing the Smart Star to Other Devices

2. Getting Started

2.1 Attach the CPU Card to the Backplane
2.2 Connect the Power Supply
NOTE: Notice to Customers Outside North America
2.3 Programming Cable Connections
2.4 Installing Dynamic C
2.5 Starting Dynamic C
2.6 PONG.C
2.7 Installing I/O Cards
2.8 Where Do I Go From Here?

3. Hardware Features

3.1 Backplane Features
3.1.1 Power Distribution
3.1.2 I/O Card Slots
3.2 Smart Star CPU Card Features
3.2.1 Serial Communication
3.2.1.1 RS-232
3.2.1.2 RS-485
3.2.1.3 Programming Port
3.2.1.4 Ethernet Port (SR9150 only)
3.3 Programming Cable
3.3.1 Changing Between Program Mode and Run Mode
3.3.2 Memory
3.3.2.1 SRAM
3.3.2.2 Flash EPROM
3.3.3 Other Connectors
3.4 Other Hardware
3.4.1 Clock Doubler
3.4.2 Spectrum Spreader

4. Software

4.1 Running Dynamic C
4.1.1 Upgrading Dynamic C
4.1.1.1 Patches and Bug Fixes
4.1.1.2 Upgrades
4.2 Sample Programs
4.3 Dynamic C Libraries
4.4 Smart Star Backplane Function Calls
4.4.1 Board Reset
4.4.2 Board Initialization
4.5 Serial Communication Calls

5. Using the TCP/IP Features

5.1 Ethernet Connections
5.2 TCP/IP Sample Programs
5.2.1 How to Set IP Addresses in the Sample Programs
5.2.2 How to Set Up Your Computer for Direct Connect
5.2.3 Run the PINGME.C Demo
5.2.4 Additional Demo Programs
5.2.5 LCD/Keypad Sample Programs Showing TCP/IP Features
5.3 Where Do I Go From Here?

6. Smart Star Specifications

6.1 Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
6.1.1 Smart Star Backplane
6.1.2 CPU Card
6.2 Jumper Configurations
6.3 Conformal Coating
6.4 Use of Rabbit 2000 Parallel Ports
6.5 Exclusion Zone

Part II. Digital I/O Cards

7. Digital I/O Cards

7.1 Features
7.2 User Interface
7.3 User FWT Connections
7.3.1 Pinouts
7.4 Digital Inputs and Outputs
7.4.1 Digital Inputs
7.4.2 Digital Outputs
7.5 Software
7.5.1 Sample Programs
7.5.1.1 Running Sample Programs
7.5.2 Dynamic C Libraries
7.5.3 Smart Star Digital I/O Card Function Calls
7.6 Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

Part III. A/D Converter Cards

8. A/D Converter Cards

8.1 A/D Converter Card Features
8.2 User Interface
8.3 User FWT Connections
8.3.1 Pinouts
8.4 Power Distribution
8.5 Software
8.5.1 Sample Programs
8.5.1.1 Running Sample Programs
8.5.2 Dynamic C Libraries
8.5.3 Smart Star A/D Converter Card Function Calls
8.6 Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

Part IV. D/A Converter Cards

9. D/A Converter Cards

9.1 D/A Converter Card Features
9.2 User Interface
9.3 User FWT Connections
9.3.1 Pinouts
9.4 Power Distribution
9.5 Software
9.5.1 Sample Programs
9.5.1.1 Running Sample Programs
9.5.2 Dynamic C Libraries
9.5.3 Smart Star D/A Converter Card Function Calls
9.6 Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

Part V. Relay Cards

10. Relay Cards

10.1 Relay Card Features
10.2 User Interface
10.3 User FWT Connections
10.3.1 Pinouts
10.4 Power Distribution
10.5 Relay Cards Software
10.5.1 Sample Programs
10.5.2 Running Sample Programs
10.5.3 Dynamic C Libraries
10.5.4 Smart Star Relay Card Function Calls
10.6 Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

Part VI. Appendices

Appendix A. Field Wiring Terminals

A.1 Selecting and Installing a Field Wiring Terminal
A.2 Dimensions

Appendix B. LCD/Keypad Module

B.1 Specifications
B.2 Contrast Adjustments for All Boards
B.3 Keypad Labeling
B.4 Header Pinouts
B.4.1 I/O Address Assignments
B.5 Mounting LCD/Keypad Module
B.5.1 Installation Guidelines
B.5.2 Mounting Instructions
B.5.2.1 Bezel-Mount Installation
B.6 Connecting LCD/Keypad Module to Smart Star Backplane
B.7 Sample Programs
B.8 LCD/Keypad Module Function Calls
B.8.1 LEDs
B.8.2 LCD Display
B.8.3 Keypad
B.9 Font and Bitmap Converter

Appendix C. Power Management

C.1 Current Requirements
C.2 Batteries and External Battery Connections
C.2.1 Replacing the Backup Battery
C.2.2 Battery-Backup Circuit
C.2.3 Power to VRAM Switch
C.2.4 Reset Generator
C.2.5 External Battery
C.3 Chip Select Circuit

Appendix D. Smart Star Slot Address Layout

D.1 Digital I/O Card Channel Layout
D.2 A/D Converter Card Channel Layout
D.3 D/A Converter Card Channel Layout
D.4 Relay Card Channel Layout

Index

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