PURE DATA, LTD.

PDI8023-16CAT

NIC Type

Ethernet

Transfer Rate

10Mbps

Data Bus

16-bit ISA

Topology

Star

Linear bus

Wiring Type

Unshielded twisted pair

RG58A/U 50ohm coaxial

AUI transceiver via DB-15 port

Boot ROM

Available

SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION RESET

Setting

E1

»

Normal operation

Pins 2 & 3 closed

 

Reset

Pins 1 & 2 closed

Note:Many of the options are configured using the setup utility provided with the card. To reset those configurations to the factory defaults, move E1 to the Reset position (pins 1 & 2 closed) and apply power for a few seconds. Always make sure that you turn off the power to the computer before you change any jumpers.


CARD I/D NUMBER

Number

E2A

E2B

E2C

E2D

»

1

Open

Open

Open

Closed

 

2

Open

Open

Closed

Open

 

3

Open

Closed

Open

Open

 

4

Closed

Open

Open

Open

Note:Up to four cards can be installed into a system at the same time.

If more than one card is installed each one must have a seperate card I/D number.

LINK INTEGRITY TEST

Setting

E3

»

Enabled

Pins 1 & 2 closed

 

Disabled

Pins 2 & 3 closed

Note:The link integrity test is only valid when the cable type is unshielded twisted pair.

CABLE TYPE

Type

E5A

E5B

E5C

Isolation Transformer Location

»

RG58A/U 50ohm coaxial

Open

Closed

Open

T3

 

Unshielded twisted pair

Open

Open

Closed

N/A

 

AUI transceiver via DB-15 port

Closed

Open

Open

T2

Note:If you leave E5B closed you can select the cable type through the software setup utility included with the card. However, you must still move the Isolation transformer to the appropriate socket.

SEGMENT LENGTH

Maximum Length

JP7

»

185 meters

Pins 2 & 3 closed

 

300 meters

Pins 1 & 2 closed

Note:Segment length is the total length of cable between the two farthest cards on the segment. Each card on the segment must have this option set the same.

DIAGNOSTIC LED(S)

LED

Color

Status

Condition

LED1

Green

On

Data is being transmitted or received

LED1

Green

Off

Data is not being transmitted or received

LED2

Red

On

Card is being accessed by host computer

LED2

Red

Off

Card is not being accessed by host computer