AC8 OPTO 22, AC8 Datasheet - Page 10

• Manufacturer Part Number: AC8
• Description: Computers, Interface Cards
• Manufacturer: OPTO 22

Specifications of AC8

• Peak Reflow Compatible (260 C): No
• Leaded Process Compatible: No
• Features: Half Duplex Modem Interface, 5VDC
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

DATA SHEET
Form 043-061030
Opto 22 • 43044 Business Park Drive • Temecula, CA 92590-3614 • Phone: [phone] • (800) 321-OPTO • Fax: [phone] • www.opto22.com
Dimension and specifications are subject to change. All products and/or company names throughout this data sheet are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Operation
Transmitting From Host To Optomux
(positive voltage) on the DSR control line.
DSR or DCD is not provided by the modem, you can jumper those signals to be permanently true on the AC8.
Transmitting From Optomux To Host
on the control line.
control line and a negative condition on the DCD control line.
transmitting the message stored in its buffer.
link once more.
or 1-800-835-OPTO (outside of California) for assistance.
When the modem is operational and ready to receive a message from the host computer, it sets a true condition
When the host computer establishes communication, the modem sets a true condition on the DCD control line.
When both DSR and DCD are true, AC8 passes any serial data appearing on the RXD signal line to the OPTOMUX network. If either
When an Optomux brain board sends a reply on the Optomux network, the AC8 stores the message in its buffer. It sets a true condition
When the modem receives the RTS signal, it reverses the direction of the communication link. It sets a true condition on the CTS
When the AC8 receives the CTS signal, it delays for 1, 25, 100, or 500 milliseconds, (depending on the delay jumper setting) before
When the buffer is empty, it sets a negative condition on RTS and the modem is free to reverse the direction of the communication
Please note that it may be necessary to increase the time-out time on the host computer’s serial port when using the AC8.
If you have any problems interfacing with the AC8 Adapter Card, please call Opto 22 Product Support at 909-695-3080
Inside Sales: (800) 321-OPTO • Product Support: (800) TEK-OPTO • [phone] • Fax: [phone] • Email: [e-mail]
© 2004 Opto 22. All rights reserved. All trademarks, trade names, logos, and service marks referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
TRADITIONAL ADAPTER CARDS
INTERFACES
STAND-ALONE
page 10/11