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This comprehensive guide covers the essential aspects of Multiport Serial Boards, including product introduction, features, troubleshooting steps, and interface instructions for Windows and Linux systems. Explore why Multiport Serial Boards are crucial for various applications and learn about the different types available, along with troubleshooting tips for both hardware and software issues. Confidential information is also provided for your understanding.
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Multiport Serial Board • Engineer/Customer Service Department • Basic Introduction & Troubleshooting Joshua Lin
Agenda Product Introduction Product Features Troubleshooting
Training Essential Interface & UART General & Windows & Linux Confidential
In This Section You Will Learn…(Optional) Confidential
Product Introduction Confidential
WHY Multiport Serial Board? • Provide COM ports for host system Non-Intelligent MSB Intelligent MSB Confidential
Multiport Serial Board Types • Non-Intelligent(Smartio/Industio) • Up to 8 ports per card x up to 4 cards in a system. • Intelligent(Intellio) • Dedicated CPU onboard, to decrease system load. • Up to 32 ports per card x up to 4 cards in a system. Confidential
Non-Intelligent MSB Naming regulation(In General) C X – 1XXXX OptionsL: Low profile T : Wide temperature E : Optical ESD U : Universal PCI Number of ports Port type 0: RS-232 1: RS-232/422/485 3: RS-422/485 Bus P: PCI & PCIe I: ISA Confidential
Non-Intelligent Product Features Confidential
Non-Intelligent MSB Standard Bracket vs. Low Profile (for small PC) Confidential
Non-Intelligent MSB • Built-in Terminator for RS-422/485 • Open: Not using Termination Resistor • Short:Using Termination Resistor Confidential
Troubleshooting Confidential
Troubleshooting Host System MSB on board • Unable to detect MSB by the host • Able to detect MSB, • Driver could install on the system completely Hardware Issue Software Issue Confidential
Hardware Troubleshooting Step1. Plug MSB, but system hangs. Unplug MSB, system works. (Check if the CPU ) Step2 .Check MSB is fixed Step3. Wipe edge-board contact (gold finger) Step4. Change another card Confidential
Software Troubleshooting • Error Code(Windows Device Manager) • Collect the information and contact Moxa Confidential
Software Troubleshooting • Compile error(Linux) • Should install kernel-source in advance • Still can’t work, please collect the error massage and contact Moxa. Confidential
Use PCommUtility Confidential If install driver successfully, but still can’t work. What Should I do?
Test Utilities-PComm • What is Diagnostic • Provide internal and external testing, such as IRQ,TxD/RxD,UART, CTS/RTS, DTR/DSR, DTR/DCD • Multiport Serial Boards only • When to use Diagnostic • Driver Installation completed, then you want to check if MSB works functionally • How to use Diagnostic • Connect loopback terminator after COM ports and then run the diagnostics program. Confidential
How to Use Diagnostics 1. Click the icon 2. Choose the board 3. Check the results Confidential