Function Description
Programmable Analog Inputs  
Eight channels are programmable for mode and input voltage ranges.  Each channel's input mode is configurable as single-ended or adjacent channels can be differential.  Input ranges are software programmable as either 0-5V or +/-2.5V.  Resolution is 12 bits in any mode or range.

Conversion time is approximately 1mS using the "AIN" function in RPBASIC.  Conversion time is about 120uS in assembly.  Inputs are over-voltage protected to 16V.  Impedance is 100K ohms within the
input voltage range.  Inputs are routed to a terminal strip on the card for easy hookup.

Two amplifiers allow you to signal condition a variety of inputs.  You can amplify, filter, or buffer two signals.  +/-12V power is available for external circuits.

A temperature dependent voltage output is available.  Connecting this output to an input allows ambient temperature measurement.

High Resolution Analog Output   
The RPC-330 has two optional analog outputs.  Resolution is 12 bits and output ranges are hardware jumperable for 0-5V, 0-10V, and +/-5V.  Each output has its own range.  Maximum output current is 3 mA per channel.  Order #1454 for each channel.

Digital I/O Lines  
34 digital I/O lines interface with 0-5V switch and sensor inputs, provide logic level outputs, or drive opto racks.  Each line is addressed individually or in groups of eight using "LINE" or "LINEB" commands in RPBASIC. 

Ten lines connect to a terminal strip on the RPC-330.  A CMA-26 cable connects another 24 digital lines to a MPS series opto rack or STB-26 terminal board.  Eight of  these 24 lines can drive relays, lamps, and other loads rated to 50V at 250 mA.

One line can be used as an optically isolated input or interrupt.  This input is nominally a 5-12V input, but can accept up to 115V using a series resistor.

The last line switches a 2A load through a power FET.  It is intended to control back light power for the LCD display, but can be used for other purposes.  It is accessed through a two position screw terminal.

Opto Modules  
 When high power loads and inputs are required (up to 3A and 260V AC or DC), the RPC-330 interfaces with the MPS series opto-isolator racks using G4 series modules.  These modules provide a minimum of 4,000V of isolation between the system  and the card. 

Keypad and Display Operator Interface  
LCD character and graphic displays connect directly to the RPC-330 card.  The BASIC "DISPLAY" command writes characters and graphic data to the displays.  Up to 320 characters and 160 x 128 pixels are displayed using the LCD 320.  Lower cost 4 x 20 and 4 x 40 character displays are also supported.  Backlighting can be switched on or off under software control.

The operator can input data through a 16 position KP-3 keypad.  RPBASIC or C driver does all scanning, debouncing, and buffering.  The "KEYPAD" function returns a keypress position.  Up to 24 keys can be read.

Watchdog Timer
A watchdog timer resets the card unless it is triggered in software.  This is a safety feature should the program become stuck in an infinite loop or otherwise "crash." 

Buffered Serial  Ports 
  Two RS-232 serial ports interface with modems, displays, scales, printers, terminals and other serial devices.  One of these ports is configurable for RS-422/485 multidrop networking.  Input characters are automatically buffered by RPBASIC while a program is running so none are missed.   Output characters are transmitted while the program continues, effectively increasing program speed.  +5V is available at the connectors to power hand-held terminals. 

Networking is supported using the "STR" and "ON COM" commands.  These new commands quickly determine station ID and command parameters for fast parsing.

Optically Isolated External Interrupt  
RPBASIC supports external or internal interrupts using the "ONINT " command.  An external interrupt is fed into an opto coupler or a non-isolated TTL input.  A second interrupt is a non-isolated TTL input.  Both interrupts can be external or internal and are accessible in C.  Internal interrupts are from multimode counters. 

24 Bit Multimode Counters  
Both multimode counters are programmable to read a quadrature output or a 20 MHz signal input.  They can be programmed to interrupt when a specific count is reached.  RPBASIC reads and writes to a counter using the "COUNT" and "LINEB" commands.  The LSI 7166 multimode chip is programmable as an up/down, binary, BCD, divide-by-n, or an X1, X2, or X4 quadrature counter.  Maximum counting speed is 5 MHz.

Inputs include 'A' and 'B' quadrature, load, reset, enable, and count.  Functions are programmable in software. 

5V Only Power  
 An on-card power inverter supplies power for RS-232 and analog I/O.  You can switch this inverter on and off via a jumper connector.  This point can be connected to the high current port to control the inverter's power.  Board power consumption is approximately 225 mA if analog output is installed and RS-232 is
loaded.  Unregulated +/-12 V power is available to power external circuits through a header.

Fast and Easy Programming and Setup  
There are no programs to install.  RPBASIC is built into the board. 

Simply run a terminal program (such as Windows Terminal, Hyperterm(r), Procomm(r), ect).  Windows Terminal and Hyper Terminal are included with Windows.

Set the baud rate and port and your PC is set up.  Connect a cable from the card to the PC.  Apply power to the board.  You will get a sign on message like the one shown below.

Easy setup

C Programming Support

Writing in C can substantially speed up program execution.  Drivers for the keypad, LCD display, analog input, counter input, digital I/O, serial ports, and memory are available in C and assembly language.

Drivers are supplied with the RP-10 card.  Program up to 32K of code on card or 64K using an external programmer.

Large Program Capacity    
You can use two flash EPROM sizes with the RPC-330.  32K is standard.  It stores approximately 800 lines of BASIC code.  512K byte flash EPROM is available.  Maximum program running size at any one time is about 60K, or about 1500 lines of code, using 128K or larger RAM.  Additional programs can be loaded to replace an existing one during run time.  Using a 512K flash, approximately 12,000 lines (or 200 pages) of code can be stored.

EPROMs can also store program constants, text messages, recipes, etc.  This information can be read by the BASIC during run time.  RPBASIC has two commands to facilitate data transfer.   "BSAVE" and "BLOAD" transfers binary information to and from RAM and EPROM. 

Datalogging Memory   
The RPC-330 comes with 32K bytes of memory standard.  About 1K is used by RPBASIC.  128K or 512K RAM can be installed for data logging.  Strings and numbers are saved and retrieved using "PEEK" and "POKE" statements.  Battery backup RAM with DS1216DM series modules. 

Auto run on Power-Up  
On power-up and reset, RPBASIC checks the autorun jumper.  If set, the system will load the first program into RAM and run it. 

Real Time Clock   
An optional DS1216DM calendar/clock module is supported via "DATE" and "TIME" commands.  Time stamp data, set control schedules, etc.  The 24 hour clock has a resolution of 0.01 seconds.  The calendar/clock lithium battery keeps time for five years and battery backs RAM.

Technical Specifications
Processor   
80C320 (8031 compatible, from Dallas Semiconductor), operating at 22.1184 MHz.

Memory
RPBASIC is in a 32K ROM.  Address 7000H to 7FFFH is available for custom programs.  Space from 7000H to FFFFH available if 27C512 EPROM used.

C Programs are stored to a 32K flash EPROM during development.  64K EPROM can be used with an external programmer.

Program and data is 32K RAM standard, 128K and 512K optional.  Battery backup for 32K and 128K RAM is DS1216DM.  Clock and battery backup for 512K RAM is DS1216D512. 

RAM, flash and other I/O occupy data space on 8051.  A bank switching scheme accesses devices.

Digital I/O   
The RPC-330 has 34 digital I/O lines divided into 3 groups: 8 are from screw terminals, 24 are from a 26 pin connector at J1, 1 is high current output only from a screw terminal.  One input is either an optically isolated input or interrupt.  This line is used with either a counter input or external input.  Specifications below are for digital lines except high current.  Digital I/O are TTL compatible.  An 82C55 is used.

Output Voltage 
Low:   0.45 V max. at 2.5 mA, 1V max. at 15 mA for opto rack. 
High:   2.4V min., sink or source at 2.5 mA.

High Current Output   
8 Of the 24 lines sink up to 500 mA at 50V.  When all 8 lines are ON, max. is 80 mA/line.  Output is disabled by substituting a dip shunt jumper for the driver IC.  This allows lines to be used as inputs.  One
line switches from 2 amperes to ground through a 'zero' ohm FET.

 Keypad Input   
10 Lines accept a 16-24 position matrix keypad.  Scanning, debounce, and 8 key buffering performed in RPBASIC.

Display Port   
Digital and power lines used to control LCD character and graphics displays.  Displays supported in RPBASIC.  -21V required for graphic display. 

Serial Ports  
Two RS-232D serial ports.  All have RxD, TxD, and control lines.  COM1 configurable for RS-232 or RS-422/485.  Termination network for RS-485 available.  Baud rates programmable from 300 to 38.4K.  Data fixed at 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop.

Watchdog Timer, Reset   
Watchdog timer resets card for 100 mS min. when enabled.  Time between resets programmable for 0.4 or 2.5 seconds.

Analog Input
Resolution:  12 Bits
Accuracy:     11 bits( +/-2 counts)
Range:          0-5V, +/-2.5V
Input imped:  100K
Modes:          Single-ended or differential
Overvoltage:  +/-12V min.
Overvoltage reduced in IDLE 2 mode.

Analog Output (optional)

Resolution:    12 Bits
Range:            0-5V, 0-10V, +/-5V, jumper selectable
Channels:        2
Order #1454 for each channel.

Multimode Counters
Range:           24 bits
Max. freq:      20 MHz
Inputs:            Quadrature X1, X2, or X4, single ended.  TTL level compatible
Type:               LSI/CSI   LS7166
Interrupts:        Carry or borrow.

Power Requirements    
+5V, +/-5% at 350 mA max. operating.  RS-232 voltages generated on card.

Operating Temperature Range  
-20C to +70C

Mechanical
Size:           6.9" x 5.025"
Mounting:  0.156" holes, 0.25" from edges

Options

#1084 BASIC-52 software manual
#1343  DS1216DM calendar/clock with battery backup
#1041   VTC-9F serial cable

#1454   12 Bit D/A converter (1 channel)