Octagon 6000 Series User Manual

NOTICE
The drivers and utilities for Octagon products, previously provided
on a CD, are now in a self-extracting zip file located at the Octagon
Systems web site on the product-specific page. Download this file to a
separate directory on your hard drive, then double click on it to extract
the files. All references in this manual to files and directories on the CD
now refer to files in the Utilities zip file.

Octagon 6000 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Octagon
Model	6000 Series
Category	Desktop
Language	English

Summary

Notice

Chapter 1: Overview

Introduction to Overview

Introduces the Octagon 6000 Series PC Microcontroller cards and their intended applications.

Reference Designators

Provides tables of connectors and jumper blocks for Octagon 6000 Series PC Microcontrollers.

Chapter 2: Quick Start Guide

Transferring Files

Details procedures for transferring files between PC and PC Microcontroller using TRANSFER or REMDISK/REMSERV.

Chapter 3: Setup Programs

SETUP Program

Configures devices set up by the BIOS, such as serial ports and floppy drives.

SETSSD Program

Allows the user to set or change the PICO FA drive (SSD) order.

Chapter 5: Serial Ports

Serial Port Description

Describes the two serial ports (except 6030's four) and their compatibility and features.

COM1 as RS-232 I/O

Explains how to use COM1 as a standard RS-232 serial port for device connection.

Chapter 6: EZ I/O

Digital I/O Lines

Details the Octagon EZ I/O digital I/O chip with 24 I/O lines programmable as input or output.

Configuring EZ I/O Ports

Explains how to configure and program the EZ I/O ports on PC Microcontrollers.

Chapter 8: Analog I/O

Analog I/O Description

Describes the 6040's eight input and two analog output channels with 12-bit resolution.

Configuring Analog I/O

Covers configuring and reading analog input/output with CAMBASIC and INT17H functions.

Chapter 16: Watchdog Timer, Reset, and Remote Reset

Watchdog Timer Function

Explains the watchdog timer as a fail-safe against program crashes and lockups.

Hardware Reset Procedures

Details methods for performing a hardware reset, including button and isolated input.

Chapter 18: CPU Power Management

CPU Power Management Description

Discusses software-controlled power management for PC Microcontrollers in DOS.

Power Management Configuration

Explains how to enable/disable power management via SETUP and PMISETUP utilities.

Chapter 20: CAMBASIC

CAMBASIC Introduction

Introduces CAMBASIC as Octagon's industrial programming language for embedded applications.

CAMBASIC Major Features

Highlights key features of CAMBASIC including Event Multitasking and industrial commands.

Chapter 22: Troubleshooting

No Screen Activity Troubleshooting

Guides on checking serial communications when no sign-on message appears.

Garbled Console Screen Activity

Provides steps to resolve garbled console screen messages.

Appendix A: 6010 Technical Data

6010 Technical Specifications

Details technical specifications for the 6010 PC Microcontroller, including CPU, BIOS, and DRAM.

Appendix B: 6020 Technical Data

6020 Technical Specifications

Lists technical specifications for the 6020 PC Microcontroller, covering CPU, BIOS, DRAM, and I/O.

Appendix C: 6030 Technical Data

6030 Technical Specifications

Provides technical specifications for the 6030 PC Microcontroller, including CPU, BIOS, DRAM, and serial ports.

Appendix D: 6040 Technical Data

6040 Technical Specifications

Details technical specifications for the 6040 PC Microcontroller, including CPU, BIOS, DRAM, and analog I/O.

Appendix E: 6050 Technical Data

6050 Technical Specifications

Lists technical specifications for the 6050 PC Microcontroller, including CPU, BIOS, DRAM, and EZ I/O.