User`s guide

Chapter 3 - SmartController Operation
38 Adept SmartController User’s Guide, Rev. K
NOTE: SW1 is configured by Adept to a default configuration listed in
row #5 of the preceding table (OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF) to use the
CompactFlash and NVRAM settings. Adept recommends that the user
maintain this default SW1 configuration for normal SmartController
operation. The default NVRAM settings are auto boot, Ethernet, and use IP
address from CF card. If the CF card IP address is not set (0.0.0.0), the
system will use the default IP address. The use of any settings other than
those in Table 3-3 will cause unpredictable results.
NOTE: The default IP address for the controller is located on a label on the
bottom side of the controller chassis.
Adept ACE Software
When using the Adept ACE software, DIP switch SW1 cannot be set to the switch settings
shown in row #2 of Table 3-3.
NOTE: Adept recommends using switches instead of hubs when making
Ethernet connections to the controller. When connecting to a switch, use a
straight-through cable that connects the “Transmit” and the “Receive”
pairs to the same pins on both ends of the cable. When connecting to a
server/PC directly, use a cross-over cable that swaps the placement of the
transmit and receive pairs on the opposite ends.
AUTO Boot
When using the SmartController in an AUTO Boot configuration, DIP-switch SW1 must
be set to the switch settings shown in row #5 of Table 3-3 and the NVRAM switches set for
AUTO boot.
Serial Ports
The SmartController CX has four serial I/O ports:
• RS-232/Term
• RS-422/485
• RS-232-1
• RS-232-2
See “SmartController CX” on page 31 for the connector locations.
All three types of RS-232 connectors are 9-pin DB9 male (standard PC) connectors. The
user-supplied cable to connect to the RS-232 connectors should be a DB9, F/F,
null-modem data-transfer cable. The pin assignments are the same for all three connectors
and are shown in Table 3-4.
CAUTION: Adept strongly recommends using shielded
Ethernet cables to connect the SmartController to an
Ethernet network. Use only switches (not hubs) that
provide shielded RJ-45 connectors. Adept cannot ensure
reliable operation of the Ethernet connection without
proper shielding of all the Ethernet connectors and cables.