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Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
DR Multiuser DOS v5.1
Version
1.10
Size Driver
10KB
File Name
6151.zip
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
RS-232/Current Loop DB25 interface box
Information
Manual PDF
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
64KB
File Name
6222.pdf
Observations
Scope
This Reference Card discusses the interface box that you
purchased with your Comtrol controller. Use this card to
configure ports for RS-232 mode or current loop operation.
Note: The interface box is set to asynchronous RS-232
mode as the default.
Configuring the Interface Box
If you plan to use RS-232 mode, you can connect your
peripherals without configuring the interface box.
If you want to use the interface for current loop operation,
you must remove the back cover to configure the interface
box. Use the following figures and table to configure your
interface box for current loop operation.
Installing the Interface Box
Use the following procedure to install the interface unit:
1. Turn the system power off.
2. Plug the interface box cable into the controller’s connector.
3. Manually twist the plug’s thumbscrews into the connector,
being careful not to overtighten.
If you need pinout information for the cable connector that
attaches to the controller, see the documentation that
came with the controller.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Diagnostic
Operating System
Manual
Version
3.04
Size Driver
17KB
File Name
6175.zip
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Hostess 186 4/8-Port Hardware Installation
Information
Manual PDF
Operating System
Manual
Version
1ST EDITION (1994)
Size Driver
417KB
File Name
h186_4-8p_hw__install.pdf
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Hostess 186 4/8-Port Programming Reference
Information
Manual PDF
Operating System
Manual
Version
2ND EDITION (1992)
Size Driver
4.8MB
File Name
h186_progref.pdf
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
RS-232 4/8-Port (DB9) interface box
Information
Manual PDF
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
24KB
File Name
6219.pdf
Observations
RS-232 4/8-Port (DB9)
Interface Reference Card
Hostess 4/8, Hostess 550 4/8, Hostess/MC4/8
Hostess 550/MC4/8, Hostess 186 4/8, Smart Hostess Series
Scope
This reference card discusses the interface that you
purchased with your Comtrol controller. This card
provides you with technical information for your
interface.
Installing the Interface
The interfaces requires no configuration before
installation. Use the following procedure to install the
interface.
Note: Make sure that your PC is powered down before
connecting the interface box.
1. Plug the interface cable into the controller’s
connector.
2. Manually, twist the plug’s thumbscrews into the
connector.
If you need pinout information about the cable
connector that attaches to the controller, see the
applicable Hardware Reference Card or User’s Guide
for your controller.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Current Loop interface box
Information
Manual PDF
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
102KB
File Name
6237.pdf
Observations
Current Loop
Interface Reference Card
Hostess 4/8, Hostess 550 4/8,
Hostess 186 4/8, Smart Hostess 8
Scope
This Reference Card discusses the interface box that
you purchased with your Comtrol™ controller. Use this
card to configure ports for current loop operation.
Note: The interface box is set to Active Transmit (Tx)/
Passive Receive (Rx) as the default.
Configuring the Interface Box
If you plan to use Active Tx/Passive Rx operation, you
can connect your peripherals without configuring the
interface box.
If you want to use the interface for any other current
loop operation, you must remove the back cover to
configure the interface box.
The following are definitions for Active and Passive
Tx/Rx:
• Active Tx - 20mA supplied by a port
• Active Rx - 20mA supplied by a port
• Passive Tx - 20mA supplied by a device to a port
(the transmitter is optically isolated)
• Passive Rx - 20mA supplied by a device to a port
(the receiver is optically isolated)
Warning: If you plan to run test software, the interface
box must be configured either as
Active Tx/Passive Rx or Passive Tx/Active
Rx.
Never install a loopback plug with a port set
for Active Tx/Active Rx.
Use the following figures to configure your interface
box for current loop operation.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
RS-422/485 8-Port (DB9) interface box
Information
Manual PDF
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
33KB
File Name
6224.pdf
Observations
RS-422/485 8-Port (DB9)
Interface Reference Card
Hostess 4/8, Hostess 550 4/8, Hostess 186 4/8, Smart Hostess 4/8
Scope
This reference card provides technical information for
the interface box that you purchased with your
Comtrol™ controller. The following communication
modes are available:
• RS-422 two-state
• RS-485
• RS-422 three-state
• RS-485 echo mode
The default setting for the interface box is RS-422
two-state, which can be configured for RS-485 by
changing the jumper settings inside the interface box.
Circuit changes are necessary in order to use RS-422
three-state and RS-485 echo mode. A request must be
made when the order is placed, so that Comtrol makes
the changes before the order ships. The jumpers are
also set, so configuring the interface box is
unnecessary.
Configuring the Interface Box
If you plan to use RS-422 two-state, RS-422 three-state,
or RS-485 echo mode on all ports, the jumper settings
do not need to be changed.
If you wish to use RS-485, remove the back cover from
the interface box.
The interface box, when set to the default, contains
four blocks of 3-pin jumpers (numbered from 3 to 11).
When Comtrol sets the interface box for RS-422
three-state or RS-485 echo mode, pins 1 and 2 and pins
12 and 13 are added to each block of jumpers (see
Table 2).
Each block of jumpers sets two ports:
• J5 (Ports 1 and 2)
• J6 (Ports 3 and 4)
• J7 (Ports 5 and 6)
• J8 (Ports 7 and 8)
Note: If you have a 4-port controller, only J5 and J6 are
used.
Table 2 shows the jumper settings for the available
communication modes. (The shaded areas represent
jumpered pins.)
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Sample Programs
Operating System
Manual
Version
2.10
Size Driver
95KB
File Name
6253v2_1.zip
Observations
(mostly C language).
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Software Installation
Information
Manual PDF for OS-2
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
40KB
File Name
2000031_a.pdf
Observations
Device Driver for the OS/2® Operating System
Software Installation Card
Hostess 186 4/8
Hostess i Series
Smart Hostess Series
Scope
Use this reference card to configure and install the
Comtrol OS/2 device driver. This device driver supports
up to 4 of the following controllers:
• Hostess 186 (4 and 8-port)
• Hostess i series
• Smart Hostess series
Installing the Controller
If you have not done so already, set the switches on the
controller. If the switches have already been set, use the
following steps to install the controller.
Warning Static electricity may damage the controller. When
touching the controller, wear a grounding strap.
Hold the controller only by its edges or the
mounting bracket.
1. Turn the power switch for the system unit to the OFF
position.
2. Remove the system unit cover.
3. Select a slot to install the controller.
4. Remove the expansion slot cover.
5. Insert the controller in the expansion slot, making
sure that it is properly seated.
6. Attach the controller to the chassis with the
expansion slot screw. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for
each controller.
7. Replace the cover on the system unit.
Once the controller or controllers are installed, refer to
your Interface Reference Card to attach the interface.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
RS-232/422 4/8-Port (DB25) interface box
Information
Manual PDF
Operating System
Manual
Version
A
Size Driver
70KB
File Name
6218.pdf
Observations
RS-232/422 4/8-Port (DB25)
Interface Reference Card
Hostess 4/8, Hostess 550 4/8, Hostess/MC 4/8
Hostess 550/MC 4/8, Hostess 186 4/8, Smart Hostess Series
Scope
This Reference Card discusses the interface box that
you purchased with your Comtrol™ controller. Use this
card if you want to configure ports for RS-422 mode.
Note: The interface box is set to RS-232 mode as the
default.
Installing the Interface Box
The interfaces box requires no configuration before
installation unless you plan on using RS-422 mode. Use
the following procedure to install the interface box.
1. Configure the interface box using Table 2 for ports
that you want to use RS-422 mode.
Note: Make sure that your PC is powered down before
connecting the interface box.
2. Plug the interface box cable into the controller’s
connector.
3. Manually, twist the plug’s thumbscrews into the
connector.
If you need pinout information about the cable
connector that attaches to the controller, see the
Hardware Reference Card or User’s Guide for your
controller.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Device Driver (API - 1993 Version)
Operating System
MS-DOS
Version
5.10
Size Driver
256KB
File Name
6405.exe
Observations
MS-DOS v5.0 and v6.2
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
MS-DOS
Version
1.03
Size Driver
31KB
File Name
6170.zip
Observations
MS-DOS v5.0 and v6.2File I/O (1988)
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
Novell 3.12
Version
1.01
Size Driver
28KB
File Name
6307.exe
Observations
Novel v3.x and v4.x
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
OS-2
Version
1.05
Size Driver
73KB
File Name
6174v1_05.zip
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Device Driver 2/22/1994
Operating System
SCO UNIX System V-386 Rel 3.2.4
Version
3.60
Size Driver
249KB
File Name
6172.z
Observations
DOS2UNIX Download information.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Device Driver 1/3/1994
Operating System
SCO UNIX System V-386 Rel 3.2.4
Version
3.60
Size Driver
293KB
File Name
6171.z
Observations
DOS2UNIX Download information.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
SCO XENIX 386
Version
3.60
Size Driver
249KB
File Name
6172.z
Observations
DOS2UNIX Download information.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
UNIX SVR3.2
Version
3.70
Size Driver
328KB
File Name
6173.z
Observations
DOS2UNIX Download information.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
UNIX SVR4.1 (UnixWare 1.x)
Version
1.30
Size Driver
305KB
File Name
6166.z
Observations
DOS2UNIX Download information.
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
WFWG 3.11
Version
1.1
Size Driver
154KB
File Name
6406.exe
Company
Comtrol
Categories
Networks Cards
Model
Comtrol Hostess 186 4-8
Description
Device Driver
Operating System
Windows 3.1
Version
1.1
Size Driver
154KB
File Name
6406.exe
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