Scope of application
The SH ARC-PCMCIA family are PCMCIA ARCNET adapters particularly for use in laptops in industrial environments. The devices are available with various ARCNET interfaces for connection to ARCNET networks with different signaling methods (sine dipulse, RS-485/EIA-485 (DC or AC coupled) and optical) via coaxial, twisted-pair or fiber optic cables.
When you change to a PC with PCMCIA interface the card can immediately substitute other SOHARD ARCNET network adapters, if your application is using the SOHARD RAW ARCNET interface and the corresponding driver. Your application needs not to be changed.
Design & Functionality
The SH ARC-PCMCIA is a type I card conforming to the PCMCIA Standard 2.1.
The ARCNET interface comes as a separate module. It is connected to the SH ARC-PCMCIA by a shielded cable. Both, the PCMCIA card and the interface module are housed in solid metal casings. Two LEDs at the ARCNET interface module indicate ARCNET activity and host access.
For technical information on the ARCNET interfaces of SH ARC-PCMCIA product family, please have a look at our product datasheet “ARCNET Interface Modules”.
Key features
• 16 bit PCMCIA card allowing for 8 or 16 bit access
• Mapping of the COM20022 registers into the I/O and memory space of the PC
• Fast controller access via Advanced-Memory Mode
• PCMCIA Type I card, 3.3 mm high
• Variable bit rates up to 10 Mbit/s
