Rabbit Wildcat BL2000

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Summary

Introduction to the BL2000

BL2000 Features

Lists the key hardware specifications, including microprocessor, memory, and I/O.

Development and Evaluation Tools

Software for Development

Design Guidelines for CE Compliance

Getting Started with the BL2000

BL2000 Connections

Installing Dynamic C

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the Dynamic C development environment.

Starting Dynamic C

Guides launching Dynamic C and establishing communication with the BL2000.

BL2000 Subsystems Overview

BL2000 Pinouts

Illustrates the pin assignments for various connectors on the BL2000 board.

Digital Input;Output (I;O)

Explains how to use the digital input and output capabilities of the BL2000.

Digital Inputs

Covers the configuration and operation of the BL2000's digital input channels.

Digital Outputs

Explains the configuration options for digital output channels, sinking and sourcing.

Relay Outputs

Serial Communication

Describes the serial communication interfaces (RS-232, RS-485) available on the BL2000.

RS-232 Communication

RS-485 Communication

Ethernet Port

Programming Port

Explains the function and use of the 10-pin programming header J5.

A;D Converter Inputs

Covers the BL2000's analog-to-digital converter inputs, resolution, and scaling.

D;A Converter Outputs

Details the BL2000's digital-to-analog converter outputs and reference voltage circuits.

Memory Configuration

Discusses the SRAM and Flash memory configurations and jumper settings.

Programming Cable

Explains the function of the programming cable and how to connect it.

Changing Program;Run Mode

Software Development with Dynamic C

Overview of Dynamic C

Introduces Dynamic C as an integrated development system for embedded software.

Sample Programs

Lists and describes sample programs for various BL2000 features and libraries.

Digital I;O Sample Programs

Serial Communication Sample Programs

A;D Converter Input Sample Programs

D;A Converter Output Sample Programs

BL2000 Function Calls

Details the available function calls for controlling BL2000 hardware and features.

Board Initialization Function

Explains the `brdInit` function for initializing system I/O ports and calibration constants.

Digital I;O Functions

Describes functions for reading digital inputs (`digIn`) and setting digital outputs (`digOut`).

Serial Communication Functions

Details functions for configuring and managing serial communication ports.

Relay and LED Output Functions

Explains functions for controlling the onboard relay and LEDs.

A;D Converter Input Functions

Describes functions for reading and calibrating analog-to-digital converter inputs.

D;A Converter Output Functions

Details functions for calibrating and setting digital-to-analog converter outputs.

Using TCP;IP Features

TCP;IP Connections

TCP;IP Sample Programs

Setting IP Addresses in Sample Programs

Setting PC IP Address for Direct Connection

Running the PINGME.C Sample Program

Appendix C: Power Supply

Power Supplies

Explains how power is supplied to the BL2000 via AC adapter or screw terminals.

Batteries and External Connections

Replacing the Backup Battery