Table of Contents

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

2. Getting Started

2.1 Attach the CPU Card to the Backplane
2.2 Connect the Power Supply
Notice to Customers Outside North America
2.3 Programming Cable Connections
2.4 Installing Dynamic C Premier
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)
3.2.2 Memory
3.2.2.1 SRAM
3.2.2.2 Flash EPROM
3.2.3 Other Connectors

4. Software

4.1 Programming Cable
4.1.1 Switching Between Program Mode and Run Mode
4.1.2 Changing from Program Mode to Run Mode
4.1.3 Changing from Run Mode to Program Mode
4.2 Dynamic C Libraries
4.2.1 Library Directories
4.3 Smart Star Backplane Function APIs
4.3.1 Board Reset
4.3.2 Board Initialization
4.4 Serial Communication APIs
4.5 Sample Programs
4.6 Using Dynamic C

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's IP Address for a Direct Connection
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

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 Dynamic C Libraries
7.5.2 Library Directories
7.5.3 Smart Star Digital I/O Card Function APIs
7.5.4 Sample Programs
7.5.4.1 Using Dynamic C
7.6 Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

8. A/D Converter Cards

8.1 A/D Converter Card Features
8.2 User Interface
8.3 User FWT Connections
8.4 Pinouts
8.5 Power Distribution
8.6 Software
8.6.1 Dynamic C Libraries
8.6.2 Library Directories
8.6.3 Smart Star A/D Converter Card Function APIs
8.6.4 Sample Programs
8.6.4.1 Using Dynamic C
8.7 Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

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 Dynamic C Libraries
9.5.2 Library Directories
9.5.3 Smart Star D/A Converter Card Function APIs
9.5.4 Sample Programs
9.5.4.1 Using Dynamic C
9.6 Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

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 Dynamic C Libraries
10.5.2 Library Directories
10.5.3 Smart Star Relay Card Function APIs
10.5.4 Sample Programs
10.6 Using Dynamic C
10.7 Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

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 Keypad Labeling
B.3 Header Pinouts
B.3.1 I/O Address Assignments
B.4 Mounting LCD/Keypad Module
B.4.1 Installation Guidelines
B.4.2 Mounting Instructions
B.4.2.1 Bezel-Mount Installation
B.5 Connecting LCD/Keypad Module to Smart Star Backplane
B.6 Font and Bitmap Converter
B.7 LCD/Keypad Module Function APIs
B.7.1 LEDs
B.7.2 LCD Display
B.7.3 Keypad
B.8 Sample Programs

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. Programming Cable

Appendix E. Smart Star Slot Address Layout

Index

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