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RabbitCore RCM3700
C-Programmable Core Module
with Ethernet, Serial Flash, and Enhanced Software

User’s Manual
019–0136_L

RabbitCore RCM3700 User’s Manual
Part Number 019-0136_L • Printed in U.S.A.
©2003–2010 Digi International Inc. • All rights reserved.
Digi International reserves the right to make changes and
improvements to its products without providing notice.

Trademarks
Rabbit, RabbitCore, and Dynamic C are registered trademarks of Digi International Inc.
Rabbit 3000 is a trademark of Digi International Inc.

The latest revision of this manual is available on the Rabbit Web site, www.rabbit.com,
for free, unregistered download.

Rabbit Semiconductor Inc.
www.rabbit.com

RabbitCore RCM3700

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Introduction

4

1.1 RCM3700 Features ...............................................................................................................................4
1.2 Advantages of the RCM3700 ...............................................................................................................6
1.3 Development and Evaluation Tools......................................................................................................7
1.3.1 Development Kit ...........................................................................................................................7
1.3.2 Software ........................................................................................................................................8
1.3.3 Application Kits ............................................................................................................................8
1.3.4 Online Documentation ..................................................................................................................8

Chapter 2. Getting Started

9

2.1 Step 1 — Install Dynamic C .................................................................................................................9
2.2 Hardware Connections........................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Step 1 — Attach Module to Prototyping Board..........................................................................10
2.2.2 Step 2 — Connect Programming Cable......................................................................................11
2.2.3 Step 3 — Connect Power ............................................................................................................12
2.2.3.1 Overseas Development Kits ............................................................................................... 12
2.3 Starting Dynamic C ............................................................................................................................13
2.4 Run a Sample Program .......................................................................................................................13
2.4.1 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................13
2.5 Where Do I Go From Here? ...............................................................................................................14
2.5.1 Technical Support .......................................................................................................................14

Chapter 3. Running Sample Programs

15

3.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................15
3.2 Sample Programs ................................................................................................................................17
3.2.1 Use of Serial Flash ......................................................................................................................19
3.2.2 Serial Communication.................................................................................................................19
3.2.3 A/D Converter Inputs..................................................................................................................22

Chapter 4. Hardware Reference

25

4.1 RCM3700 Digital Inputs and Outputs ................................................................................................26
4.1.1 Memory I/O Interface .................................................................................................................30
4.1.2 Other Inputs and Outputs ............................................................................................................30
4.2 Serial Communication ........................................................................................................................31
4.2.1 Serial Ports ..................................................................................................................................31
4.2.2 Ethernet Port ...............................................................................................................................32
4.2.3 Serial Programming Port.............................................................................................................33
4.3 Serial Programming Cable..................................................................................................................34
4.3.1 Changing Between Program Mode and Run Mode ....................................................................34
4.3.2 Standalone Operation of the RCM3700......................................................................................35
4.4 Other Hardware...................................................................................................................................36
4.4.1 Clock Doubler .............................................................................................................................36
4.4.2 Spectrum Spreader ......................................................................................................................36

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4.5 Memory...............................................................................................................................................37
4.5.1 SRAM .........................................................................................................................................37
4.5.2 Flash EPROM .............................................................................................................................37
4.5.3 Serial Flash..................................................................................................................................37
4.5.4 Dynamic C BIOS Source Files ...................................................................................................37

Chapter 5. Software Reference

38

5.1 More About Dynamic C .....................................................................................................................38
5.2 Dynamic C Functions .........................................................................................................................40
5.2.1 Board Initialization .....................................................................................................................41
5.2.2 Analog Inputs..............................................................................................................................42
5.2.3 Digital I/O ...................................................................................................................................58
5.2.4 Serial Communication Drivers....................................................................................................59
5.2.5 Serial Flash..................................................................................................................................59
5.2.6 TCP/IP Drivers............................................................................................................................59
5.3 Upgrading Dynamic C ........................................................................................................................60
5.3.1 Extras ..........................................................................................................................................60
5.3.1.1 Featured Application Kit.................................................................................................... 60

Chapter 6. Using the TCP/IP Features

61

6.1 TCP/IP Connections ...........................................................................................................................61
6.2 TCP/IP Primer on IP Addresses..........................................................................................................63
6.2.1 IP Addresses Explained ..............................................................................................................65
6.2.2 How IP Addresses are Used........................................................................................................66
6.2.3 Dynamically Assigned Internet Addresses .................................................................................67
6.3 Placing Your Device on the Network .................................................................................................68
6.4 Running TCP/IP Sample Programs ....................................................................................................69
6.4.1 How to Set IP Addresses in the Sample Programs .....................................................................70
6.4.2 How to Set Up your Computer for Direct Connect ....................................................................71
6.5 Run the PINGME.C Sample Program ................................................................................................72
6.6 Running Additional Sample Programs With Direct Connect .............................................................72
6.6.1 RabbitWeb Sample Programs .....................................................................................................73
6.6.2 Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Sample Programs ..........................................................................74
6.6.3 Dynamic C FAT File System, RabbitWeb, and SSL Modules...................................................74
6.7 Where Do I Go From Here? ...............................................................................................................76

Appendix A. RCM3700 Specifications

77

A.1 Electrical and Mechanical Characteristics .........................................................................................78
A.1.1 Headers.......................................................................................................................................81
A.2 Bus Loading .......................................................................................................................................82
A.3 Rabbit 3000 DC Characteristics.........................................................................................................85
A.4 I/O Buffer Sourcing and Sinking Limit .............................................................................................86
A.5 Conformal Coating.............................................................................................................................87
A.6 Jumper Configurations.......................................................................................................................88

Appendix B. Prototyping Board

90

B.1 RCM3700 Prototyping Board ............................................................................................................91
B.1.1 Features ......................................................................................................................................92
B.1.2 Mechanical Dimensions and Layout ..........................................................................................94
B.1.3 Power Supply .............................................................................................................................95
B.1.4 Using the RCM3700 Prototyping Board ....................................................................................96
B.1.4.1 Adding Other Components................................................................................................ 97
B.1.5 Analog Features..........................................................................................................................98
B.1.5.1 A/D Converter Inputs ........................................................................................................ 98
B.1.5.2 Thermistor Input .............................................................................................................. 100
B.1.5.3 Other A/D Converter Features......................................................................................... 101
B.1.5.4 A/D Converter Calibration .............................................................................................. 102
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B.1.6 Serial Communication..............................................................................................................103
B.1.6.1 RS-232 ............................................................................................................................. 104
B.1.6.2 RS-485 ............................................................................................................................. 105
B.1.7 Other Prototyping Board Modules ...........................................................................................107
B.1.8 Jumper Configurations .............................................................................................................108
B.1.9 Use of Rabbit 3000 Parallel Ports ............................................................................................110
B.2 RCM3720 Prototyping Board ..........................................................................................................112
B.2.1 Features ....................................................................................................................................113
B.2.2 Mechanical Dimensions and Layout ........................................................................................114
B.2.3 Power Supply ...........................................................................................................................115
B.2.4 Using the RCM3720 Prototyping Board ..................................................................................116
B.2.4.1 Prototyping Area.............................................................................................................. 118
B.2.5 Serial Communication..............................................................................................................119
B.2.6 Use of Rabbit 3000 Parallel Ports ............................................................................................121

Appendix C. LCD/Keypad Module

123

C.1 Specifications ...................................................................................................................................123
C.2 Contrast Adjustments for All Boards ...............................................................................................125
C.3 Keypad Labeling ..............................................................................................................................126
C.4 Header Pinouts .................................................................................................................................127
C.4.1 I/O Address Assignments .........................................................................................................127
C.5 Install Connectors on Prototyping Board .........................................................................................128
C.6 Mounting LCD/Keypad Module on the Prototyping Board ............................................................129
C.7 Bezel-Mount Installation..................................................................................................................130
C.7.1 Connect the LCD/Keypad Module to Your Prototyping Board...............................................132
C.8 Sample Programs .............................................................................................................................133
C.9 LCD/Keypad Module Function Calls ..............................................................................................134
C.9.1 LCD/Keypad Module Initialization..........................................................................................134
C.9.2 LEDs.........................................................................................................................................134
C.9.3 LCD Display.............................................................................................................................135
C.9.4 Keypad......................................................................................................................................155

Appendix D. Power Supply

158

D.1 Power Supplies.................................................................................................................................158
D.1.1 Battery Backup.........................................................................................................................159
D.1.2 Battery-Backup Circuit ............................................................................................................160
D.1.3 Reset Generator ........................................................................................................................160

Appendix E. Secure Embedded Web Application Kit

161

E.1 Sample Programs..............................................................................................................................162
E.2 Module Documentation ....................................................................................................................162

Index

163

Schematics

167

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1. INTRODUCTION
The RCM3700 is a compact module that incorporates the latest
revision of the powerful Rabbit® 3000 microprocessor, flash
memory, onboard serial flash, static RAM, and digital I/O ports.
Throughout this manual, the term RCM3700 refers to the complete series of RCM3700
RabbitCore modules unless other production models are referred to specifically.
The RCM3700 has a Rabbit 3000 microprocessor operating at 22.1 MHz, static RAM,
flash memory, two clocks (main oscillator and real-time clock), and the circuitry necessary
for reset and management of battery backup of the Rabbit 3000’s internal real-time clock
and the static RAM. One 40-pin header brings out the Rabbit 3000 I/O bus lines, parallel
ports, and serial ports.
The RCM3700 receives its +5 V power from the customer-supplied motherboard on
which it is mounted. The RCM3700 can interface with all kinds of CMOS-compatible
digital devices through the motherboard.
The Development Kit and the Ethernet Connection Kit have what you need to design your
own microprocessor-based system: a complete Dynamic C software development system
with optional modules and a Prototyping Board that acts as a motherboard to allow you to
evaluate the RCM3700 and to prototype circuits that interface to the RCM3700 module.

1.1 RCM3700 Features
• Small size: 1.20" x 2.95" x 0.98"
(30 mm x 75 mm x 25 mm)
• Microprocessor: latest revision of Rabbit 3000 running at 22.1 MHz supports Dynamic C
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) module for added security
• 33 parallel 5 V tolerant I/O lines: 31 configurable for I/O, 2 fixed outputs
• External reset I/O
• Alternate I/O bus can be configured for 8 data lines and 5 address lines (shared with
parallel I/O lines), I/O read/write
• Ten 8-bit timers (six cascadable) and one 10-bit timer with two match registers
• 512K flash memory and 512K SRAM (options for 256K flash memory and 128K SRAM)

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• 1 Mbyte serial flash memory, which is required to run the optional Dynamic C FAT file
system
• Real-time clock
• Watchdog supervisor
• Provision for customer-supplied backup battery via connections on header J1
• 10-bit free-running PWM counter and four pulse-width registers
• Two-channel Input Capture can be used to time input signals from various port pins
• Two-channel Quadrature Decoder accepts inputs from external incremental encoder
modules
• Four available 3.3 V CMOS-compatible serial ports: maximum asynchronous baud rate
of 2.76 Mbps. Three ports are configurable as a clocked serial port (SPI), and one port
is configurable as an HDLC serial port. Shared connections to the Rabbit microprocessor make a second HDLC serial port available at the expense of two of the SPI configurable ports, giving you two HDLC ports and one asynchronous/SPI serial port.
• Supports 1.15 Mbps IrDA transceiver
There are three RCM3700 production models. Table 1 below summarizes their main
features.
Table 1. RCM3700 Features
Feature

RCM3700

RCM3710

RCM3720

Rabbit 3000® running at 22.1 MHz

Microprocessor
Flash Memory

512K

256K

512K

SRAM

512K

128K

256K

Serial Flash Memory

Serial Ports

1 Mbyte
4 shared high-speed, 3.3 V CMOS-compatible ports:
all 4 are configurable as asynchronous serial ports;
3 are configurable as a clocked serial port (SPI) and 1 is configurable as
an HDLC serial port;
option for second HDLC serial port at the expense of 2 clocked serial
ports (SPI)

The RCM3700 is programmed over a standard PC serial port through a programming cable
supplied with the Development Kit or the Ethernet Connection Kit, and can also be programed through a USB port with an RS-232/USB converter or over an Ethernet with the
RabbitLink (both available from Rabbit).
Mounting holes were introduced on opposite corners of the RCM3700 in 2009.
Appendix A provides detailed specifications for the RCM3700.

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1.2 Advantages of the RCM3700
• Fast time to market using a fully engineered, “ready-to-run/ready-to-program” microprocessor core.
• Competitive pricing when compared with the alternative of purchasing and assembling
individual components.
• Easy C-language program development and debugging
• Rabbit Field Utility to download compiled Dynamic C .bin files, and cloning board
options for rapid production loading of programs.
• Generous memory size allows large programs with tens of thousands of lines of code,
and substantial data storage.
• Integrated Ethernet port for network connectivity, with royalty-free TCP/IP software.
• Ideal for network-enabling security and access systems, home automation, HVAC
systems, and industrial controls

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1.3 Development and Evaluation Tools
1.3.1 Development Kit
The Development Kit contains the hardware and software needed to use the RCM3700.
• RCM3700 module.
• RCM3700 Prototyping Board.
• Universal AC adapter, 12 V DC, 1 A (includes Canada/Japan/U.S., Australia/N.Z.,
U.K., and European style plugs).
• Programming cable with 10-pin header and DE9 connections, and integrated levelmatching circuitry.
• Cable kits to access RS-485 and analog input connectors on Prototyping Board.
• Dynamic C CD-ROM, with complete product documentation on disk.
• Getting Started instructions.
• Accessory parts for use on the Prototyping Board.
• Rabbit 3000 Processor Easy Reference poster.
• Registration card.

RabbitCore RCM3700
The RCM3700 RabbitCore module features built-in built-in Ethernet and onboard mass storage (serial
flash) in addition to 33 I/O lines. These Getting Started instructions included with the Development Kit
will help you get your RCM3700 up and running so that you can run the sample programs to explore its
capabilities and develop your own applications.

Development Kit Contents
The RCM3700 Development Kit contains the following items:

t RCM3700 module.
t Prototyping Board.
t Universal AC adapter, 12 V DC, 1 A (includes Canada/Japan/U.S., Australia/N.Z., U.K., and European
style plugs).

t Programming cable with 10-pin header and DB9 connections, and integrated level-matching circuitry.
t Cable kits to access RS-485 and analog input connectors on Prototyping Board.
t Dynamic C CD-ROM, with complete product documentation on disk.
t Getting Started instructions.
t Accessory parts for use on the Prototyping Board.
t Rabbit 3000 Processor Easy Reference poster.
t Registration card.
Visit our online Rabbit store at www.rabbit.com/store/ for the latest information on peripherals and accessories that are available for the RCM3700 RabbitCore modules.

Step 1 — Install Dynamic C®
Before doing any development, you must install Dynamic C. Insert the CD from the Development Kit in
your PC’s CD-ROM drive. If the installation does not auto-start, run the setup .exe program in the root
directory of the Dynamic C CD. Install any Dynamic C modules after you install Dynamic C.
Rabbit and Dynamic C are registered trademarks of Digi International Inc.

Figure 1. RCM3700 Development Kit

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1.3.2 Software
The RCM3700 is programmed using version 8.11 or later of Dynamic C. Dynamic C v. 9.60
includes the popular µC/OS-II real-time operating system, point-to-point protocol (PPP),
FAT file system, RabbitWeb, and other select libraries that were previously sold as indidual Dynamic C modules.
Rabbit also offers for purchase the Rabbit Embedded Security Pack featuring the Secure
Sockets Layer (SSL) and a specific Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) library. In addition to the Web-based technical support included at no extra charge, a one-year telephonebased technical support subscription is also available for purchase. Visit our Web site at
www.rabbit.com for further information and complete documentation, or contact your
Rabbit sales representative or authorized distributor.
1.3.3 Application Kits
Rabbit also has application kits featuring the RCM3700 to provide the exact software and
other tools that will enable to tailor your RCM3700 for specific applications.
• Secure Embedded Web Application Kit (Rabbit Part No. 101-0898)—comes with three
CD-ROMs that have the Dynamic C RabbitWeb, FAT File System, and Secure Sockets
Layer (SSL) modules, and includes Dynamic C 8.51 or a later version and an
RCM3700. This enhanced software bundle facilitates the rapid development of secure
Web browser interfaces for embedded system control. Appendix E provides additional
information about the Secure Embedded Web Application Kit.
• Ethernet Connection Kit (Rabbit Part No. 101-0964)—comes with one CD-ROM that
includes Dynamic C 9.01 or a later version, an RCM3720 module, and an RCM3720
Prototyping Board. This kit is intended to demonstrate and help you develop Ethernetbased applications.
Visit our Web site at www.rabbit.com or contact your Rabbit sales representative or authorized distributor for further information.
1.3.4 Online Documentation
The online documentation is installed along with Dynamic C, and an icon for the documentation menu is placed on the workstation’s desktop. Double-click this icon to reach the
menu. If the icon is missing, use your browser to find and load default.htm in the docs
folder, found in the Dynamic C installation folder.
Each Dynamic C module has complete documentation available with the online documentation described above.
The latest versions of all documents are always available for free, unregistered download
from our Web sites as well.

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2. GETTING STARTED
This chapter describes the RCM3700 hardware in more detail, and
explains how to set up and use the accompanying Prototyping Board.
NOTE: It is assumed that you have the RCM3700 Development Kit. If you purchased an
RCM3700 module by itself, you will have to adapt the information in this chapter and
elsewhere to your test and development setup.

2.1 Step 1 — Install Dynamic C
To develop and debug programs for the RCM3700 (and for all other Rabbit hardware), you
must install and use Dynamic C.
If you have not yet installed Dynamic C version 8.11 (or a later version), do so now by
inserting the Dynamic C CD from the RCM3700 Development Kit in your PC’s CD-ROM
drive. If autorun is enabled, the CD installation will begin automatically.
If autorun is disabled or the installation otherwise does not start, use the Windows
Start | Run menu or Windows Disk Explorer to launch setup.exe from the root folder

of the CD-ROM.
The installation program will guide you through the installation process. Most steps of the
process are self-explanatory.
Dynamic C uses a COM (serial) port to communicate with the target development system.
The installation allows you to choose the COM port that will be used. The default selection is COM1. You may select any available port for Dynamic C’s use. If you are not certain which port is available, select COM1. This selection can be changed later within
Dynamic C.
NOTE: The installation utility does not check the selected COM port in any way. Specifying a port in use by another device (mouse, modem, etc.) may lead to a message such
as "could not open serial port" when Dynamic C is started.

Once your installation is complete, you will have up to three icons on your PC desktop.
One icon is for Dynamic C, one opens the documentation menu, and the third is for the
Rabbit Field Utility, a tool used to download precompiled software to a target system.
If you have purchased any of the optional Dynamic C modules, install them after installing
Dynamic C. The modules may be installed in any order. You must install the modules in
the same directory where Dynamic C was installed.
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2.2 Hardware Connections
There are three steps to connecting the Prototyping Board for use with Dynamic C and the
sample programs:
1. Attach the RCM3700 module to the Prototyping Board.
2. Connect the programming cable between the RCM3700 and the COM port on the
workstation PC.
3. Connect the power supply to the Prototyping Board.
The connections are shown for the RCM3700 Prototyping Board, and are similar for the
RCM3720 Prototyping Board.
2.2.1 Step 1 — Attach Module to Prototyping Board
Turn the RCM3700 module so that the Ethernet jack is on the left as shown in Figure 2
below. Insert the module’s J1 header into the TCM_SMT_SOCKET socket on the Prototyping Board. The shaded corner notch at the bottom right corner of the RCM3700 module
should face the same direction as the corresponding notch below it on the Prototyping
Board.
Align shaded
corners
RXC TXC RXE
NC

GND

D4

D2

D0

A1

A3

GND

LED6

LED4

LED2

LED0

/RSTET

+V

D6

+5V

GND

+3.3V

D7

D5

D3

A0

A2

GND

GND

LED5

D1

A1

D0

D2

D4

D6

GND

A1

D1

D3

D5

D7

GND

CX5

JP7

CX6

C8

U11

T1
Y3

C57

R29

R31

C22

R27

CX7

R28

C35

UX2

R43

00 C34
AIN

C32
C33
01

03

CX8

R41 R42

02

C30
C31
04

R39 R40

R35 R36

CX11
AGND

AGND

VREF

C29

R44
THERM_IN R37

THERMISTOR
CONVERT

R31 R32 R33 R34

AIN
R38
06

JP8
J7

05

R30

R29

DS1

CX9
CX10
DS3

DS2

J8
R48

RCM36/37XX SERIES
PROTOTYPING BOARD

LCD1JC

CX4

NC

NC

JP6

NC

NC

JP5

NC

NC

C28

LCD1JB

A3

CX3

A2

VBAT

/RESET

PD4

CX2
UX1

R26

/CS

PE1

/CS

R24

LED3

PE5

RP1

JP4

U8

PC0_TXD

+V

CX1

LED1

PG7_RXE

+BKLT

PE0
PG6
TXE
PD5

GND

PC1/PG2

LED6

PF6

LED4

PF5
PF7
PC3/
PG3
PC2
TXC
PE4

LCD1JA

GND

PF4

BT1

LED2

PF1

R15

GND

+5V

LDE0

/RES

LED5

PB0

PF0

LED3

PA6

PA7

R14

LED1

PA5

+5V

DS2

U7

PA3

PB7

DCIN

U2
C18
U6

C17
U5

GND

R32
R30
R27

1

2

R22
R23
C24
C25

PA0

+3.3V

PA6

PA4

PA2

PA0

PF0

PB2

PB4

PB7

PC1/ PF7
PG2 PF5

PD4

J3

GND
GND

/IOWR
PG7
RXE
C20 PE1

C21
L2
R18 R19
R20

C23

GND

TXE

TXD

RXD

GND
PA1

PF1

PB0

PB3

PB5

PF6

PC0_TXD

PC2_TXC

PE7

PE0

PE4

R33
C12

/RES

PE5

L1

C14

C40

R21

PC3/PG3

R28

C26

PB3

PB2

PA4 PA2

C10

R11 C37

PF4

C49
Q1

R34

C21
C24

L2

C36 Y1
C39
R13
C29

C16

D1
C53

C22

C27
R25

PA7

L3

PG6_TXE

C8
C10

U4

TCM_SMT_SOCKET

TCM_SMT_SOCKET

R16

PB5

PB4

L1

C16

/IORD

PE7

PA1

C11
R13

PA3

C54 C55

R7

R15
R16

/IORD

C20

U5
R5

L4
L6

PD5

C9

+485

–485
R4

C38
C41

DS1

U6

VBAT

C7
C17

J2

JP3

C7

+5V

C15

R12
R6

J5

U4

D2

C13

GND

GND
/IOWR

C6

C31

U8

C23

C58

R11

C5

PA5

JP1

C19
U1 C25 U3

Rx

RP2

C35

C32 C30

Tx

RP1

C33

JP2

U3

C19

D1

J4

C34

C27 C28

GND JP2

C4

C14
C15

C12

J1
C26

C3

U1

J2

C18

JP1

R18

R26

R1
R2
R3
R4

R8
R9

IR1

R5
R6

R7

R36

C2

R24 R2

C1

+BKLT

RCM3700

R45
R49

R46

R47

RESET
S1

S2

S3

Figure 2. Install the RCM3700 Series on the Prototyping Board

NOTE: It is important that you line up the pins on header J1 of the RCM3700 module
exactly with the corresponding pins of the TCM_SMT_SOCKET socket on the Prototyping Board. The header pins may become bent or damaged if the pin alignment is offset, and the module will not work. Permanent electrical damage to the module may also
result if a misaligned module is powered up.

Press the module’s pins firmly into the Prototyping Board headers.
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2.2.2 Step 2 — Connect Programming Cable
The programming cable connects the RCM3700 to the PC running Dynamic C to download programs and to monitor the RCM3700 module during debugging.
Connect the 10-pin connector of the programming cable labeled PROG to header J2 on
the RCM3700 as shown in Figure 3. Be sure to orient the marked (usually red) edge of the
cable towards pin 1 of the connector. (Do not use the DIAG connector, which is used for a
normal serial connection.)

Figure 3. Connect Programming Cable and Power Supply

NOTE: Never disconnect the programming cable by pulling on the ribbon cable.
Carefully pull on the connector to remove it from the header.
NOTE: Be sure to use the programming cable (part number 101-0542) supplied with this
Development Kit—the programming cable has blue shrink wrap around the RS-232 converter section located in the middle of the cable. The simplified programming cable and
adapter board that are supplied with the Ethernet Connection Kit may also be used as
shown in the inset diagram above. Programming cables from other Rabbit kits are not
designed to work with RCM3700 modules.

Connect the other end of the programming cable to a COM port on your PC.
NOTE: Some PCs now come equipped only with a USB port. It may be possible to use
an RS-232/USB converter (Part No. 20-151-0178) with the programming cables mentioned above. Note that not all RS-232/USB converters work with Dynamic C.
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2.2.3 Step 3 — Connect Power
When all other connections have been made, you can connect power to the Prototyping
Board.
First, prepare the AC adapter for the country where it will be used by selecting the plug.
The RCM3700 Development Kit presently includes Canada/Japan/U.S., Australia/N.Z.,
U.K., and European style plugs. Snap in the top of the plug assembly into the slot at the
top of the AC adapter as shown in Figure 3, then press down on the spring-loaded clip
below the plug assembly to allow the plug assembly to click into place.
Connect the AC adapter to 3-pin header J4 on the Prototyping Board as shown in Figure 3.
The connector may be attached either way as long as it is not offset to one side.
Plug in the AC adapter. The LED above the RESET button on the Prototyping Board
should light up. The RCM3700 and the Prototyping Board are now ready to be used.
NOTE: A RESET button is provided on the Prototyping Board to allow a hardware reset
without disconnecting power.

To power down the Prototyping Board, unplug the power connector from J4. You should
disconnect power before making any circuit adjustments in the prototyping area, changing
any connections to the board, or removing the RCM3700 from the Prototyping Board.
2.2.3.1 Overseas Development Kits

Development kits sold outside North America before 2009 included a header connector
that could be connected to 3-pin header J4 on the Prototyping Board. The connector could
be attached either way as long as it was not offset to one side. The red and black wires
from the connector could then be connected to the positive and negative connections on
your power supply. The power supply should deliver 7.5 V–30 V DC at 500 mA.

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2.3 Starting Dynamic C
Once the RCM3700 is connected as described in the preceding pages, start Dynamic C by
double-clicking on the Dynamic C icon on your desktop or in your Start menu.
If you are using a USB port to connect your computer to the RCM3700, choose Options >
Project Options and select “Use USB to Serial Converter.” You may have to determine
which COM port was assigned to the RS-232/USB converter. Click OK.

2.4 Run a Sample Program
Use the File menu to open the sample program PONG.C, which is in the Dynamic C
SAMPLES folder. Press function key F9 to compile and run the program. The STDIO
window will open on your PC and will display a small square bouncing around in a box.
This program shows that the CPU is working.
2.4.1 Troubleshooting
If Dynamic C cannot find the target system (error message "No Rabbit Processor
Detected."):
• Check that the RCM3700 is powered correctly — the red power lamp on the Prototyping
Board should be lit when the RCM3700 is mounted on the Prototyping Board and the AC
adapter is plugged in.

• Check both ends of the programming cable to ensure that they are firmly plugged into
the PC and the PROG connector, not the DIAG connector, is plugged in to the programming port on the RCM3700 with the marked (colored) edge of the programming cable
towards pin 1 of the programming header.
• Ensure that the RCM3700 module is firmly and correctly installed in its connectors on
the Prototyping Board.
• Dynamic C uses the COM port specified during installation. Select a different COM
port within Dynamic C. From the Options menu, select Project Options, then select
Communications. Select another COM port from the list, then click OK. Press
 to force Dynamic C to recompile the BIOS. If Dynamic C still reports it is
unable to locate the target system, repeat the above steps until you locate the COM port
used by the programming cable.

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If Dynamic C appears to compile the BIOS successfully, but you then receive a communication error message when you compile and load the sample program, it is possible that
your PC cannot handle the higher program-loading baud rate. Try changing the maximum
download rate to a slower baud rate as follows.
• Locate the Serial Options dialog in the Dynamic C Options > Project Options >
Communications menu. Select a slower Max download baud rate.
If a program compiles and loads, but then loses target communication before you can
begin debugging, it is possible that your PC cannot handle the default debugging baud
rate. Try lowering the debugging baud rate as follows.
• Locate the Serial Options dialog in the Dynamic C Options > Project Options >
Communications menu. Choose a lower debug baud rate.

2.5 Where Do I Go From Here?
If the sample program ran fine, you are now ready to go on to other sample programs and to
develop your own applications. The source code for the sample programs is provided to allow
you to modify them for your own use. The RCM3700 User’s Manual also provides
complete hardware reference information and describes the software function calls for the
RCM3700, the Prototyping Board, and the optional LCD/keypad module.

For advanced development topics, refer to the Dynamic C User’s Manual, also in the
online documentation set.
2.5.1 Technical Support
NOTE: If you purchased your RCM3700 through a distributor or through a Rabbit partner,
contact the distributor or partner first for technical support.

If there are any problems at this point:
• Use the Dynamic C Help menu to get further assistance with Dynamic C.
• Check the Rabbit Technical Bulletin Board and forums at www.rabbit.com/support/bb/
and at www.rabbit.com/forums/.
• Use the Technical Support e-mail form at www.rabbit.com/support/.

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3. RUNNING SAMPLE PROGRAMS
To develop and debug programs for the RCM3700 (and for all
other Rabbit hardware), you must install and use Dynamic C.
3.1 Introduction
To help familiarize you with the RCM3700 modules, Dynamic C includes several sample
programs. Loading, executing and studying these programs will give you a solid hands-on
overview of the RCM3700’s capabilities, as well as a quick start with Dynamic C as an
application development tool.
NOTE: The sample programs assume that you have at least an elementary grasp of the C
programming language. If you do not, see the introductory pages of the Dynamic C
User’s Manual for a suggested reading list.

In order to run the sample programs discussed in this chapter and elsewhere in this manual,
1. Your RCM3700 must be plugged in to the Prototyping Board as described in Chapter 2,
“Getting Started.”
2. Dynamic C must be installed and running on your PC.
3. The programming cable must connect the programming header (J2) on the RCM3700
to your PC.
4. Power must be applied to the RCM3700 through the Prototyping Board.
Refer to Chapter 2, “Getting Started,” if you need further information on these steps.
To run a sample program, open it with the File menu, then compile and run it by pressing
F9. The RCM3700 must be connected to a PC using the programming cable.
Complete information on Dynamic C is provided in the Dynamic C User’s Manual.

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The default I/O configuration in the sample programs is based on the RabbitCore module
detected during compile time:
• Any RCM3700 RabbitCore module (except the RCM3720) will have its I/O ports configured for an RCM3700 Prototyping Board.
• An RCM3720 RabbitCore module will have its I/O ports configured for an RCM3720
Prototyping Board.
You may override these default settings to run an RCM3720 RabbitCore module on the
RCM3700 Prototyping Board or to run another RCM3700 RabbitCore module on the
RCM3720 Prototyping Board by adding the following macro to the sample program you
will be running.
• To run an RCM3720 RabbitCore module on an RCM3700 Prototyping Board, add the
following macro at the top of the sample program you will be running.
#define RCM3700_PROTOBOARD

Sample programs that are specifically designed for the RCM3700 Prototyping Board
already have this macro included.
• To run an RCM3700 RabbitCore module (other than the RCM3720) on an RCM3720
Prototyping Board, add the following macro at the top of the sample program you will
be running.
#define RCM3720_PROTOBOARD

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3.2 Sample Programs
Of the many sample programs included with Dynamic C, several are specific to the
RCM3700. Sample programs illustrating the general operation of the RCM3700, serial
communication, and the A/D converter on the Prototyping Board are provided in the
SAMPLES\RCM3700 and the SAMPLES\RCM3720 folders as shown in the table below. The
sample programs use the features available on the two Prototyping Boards.
Feature

RCM3700 Prototyping
Board

RCM3720 Prototyping
Board

Sample Program Folder

SAMPLES\RCM3700

SAMPLES\RCM3720

Digital I/O

×

×

IrDA Transceivers

×

Serial Flash

×

×

Serial Communication

×

×

TCP/IP

×

×

A/D Converter

×

LCD/Keypad Module

×

Dynamic C FAT File System,
RabbitWeb,
SSL Modules

×

×

Each sample program has comments that describe the purpose and function of the program. Follow the instructions at the beginning of the sample program. Note that the
RCM3700 must be installed on the Prototyping Board when using these sample programs.
TCP/IP sample programs are described in Chapter 6, “Using the TCP/IP Features.” Sample
programs for the optional LCD/keypad module that is used on the RCM3700 Prototyping
Board are described in Appendix C.
Additional sample programs are available online at www.rabbit.com/support/downloads/downloads_prod.shtml.
• DIO.c—Demonstrates the digital I/O capabilities of the A/D converter on the Prototyping Board by configuring two lines to outputs and two lines as inputs on Prototyping
Board header JP4.
If you are using the RCM3700 Prototyping Board, install a 2 x 2 header at JP4 and connect pins 1–2 and pins 3–4 on header JP4 before running this sample program.
• FLASHLED.c—Demonstrates assembly-language program by flashing LEDs DS1 and
DS2 on the Prototyping Board at different rates.
• TOGGLESWITCH.c—Uses costatements to detect switches using debouncing. The corresponding LEDs (DS1 and DS2) will turn on or off.

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• CONTROLLED.c—Demonstrates use of the digital inputs by having you turn the LEDs
on the Prototyping Board on or off from the STDIO window on your PC.
Once you compile and run CONTROLLED.C, the following display will appear in the
Dynamic C STDIO window.

Press “1” or “2” on your keyboard to select LED DS1 or DS2 on the Prototyping
Board. Then follow the prompt in the Dynamic C STDIO window to turn the LED on or
off.
• IR_DEMO.c—Demonstrates sending Modbus ASCII packets between two RCM3700
Prototyping Board assemblies with IrDA transceivers via the IrDA transceivers. Note
that this sample program will only work with the RCM3700 Prototyping Board.
First, compile and run this program on one Prototyping Board assembly, then remove
the programming cable and press the RESET button on the Prototyping Board so that
the first RabbitCore module is operating in the Run mode. Then connect the programming cable to the second Prototyping Board assembly with the RCM3700 and compile
and run the same sample program. With the programming cable still connected to the
second Prototyping Board assembly, press switch S1 on the second Prototyping Board
to transmit a packet. Once the first Prototyping Board assembly receives a test packet, it
will send back a response packet that will be displayed in the Dynamic C STDIO window. The test packets and response packets have different codes.
Once you have loaded and executed these five programs and have an understanding of
how Dynamic C and the RCM3700 modules interact, you can move on and try the other
sample programs, or begin building your own.

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3.2.1 Use of Serial Flash
The following sample programs can be found in the SAMPLES\RCM3700\SerialFlash
and the SAMPLES\RCM3720\SerialFlash folders.
• SERIAL_FLASHLOG.C—This program runs a simple Web server and stores a log of
hits on the home page of the serial flash “server.” This log can be viewed and cleared
from a browser at http://10.10.6.100/. You may need to first “configure” your PC for a
“10Base-T Half-Duplex” or an “Auto-Negotiation” connection from the “Advanced”
tab, which is accessed from the control panel (Start > Settings > Control Panel) by
choosing Network Connections.
• SFLASH_INSPECT.C—This program is a handy utility for inspecting the contents of a
serialflash chip. When the sample program starts running, it attempts to initialize a
serial flash chip on Serial Port B. Once a serial flash chip is found, the user can perform
two different commands to either print out the contents of a specified page or clear (set
to zero) all the bytes in a specified page.
3.2.2 Serial Communication
The following sample programs can be found in the SAMPLES\RCM3700\SERIAL and the
SAMPLES\RCM3720\SERIAL folders.
NOTE: PE5 is set up to enable/disable the RS-232 chip on the RCM3700 Prototyping
Board. This pin will also be toggled when you run RS-232 sample programs on an
RCM3700 Prototyping Board. If you plan to use this pin for something else while you
are running any of the RS-232 sample programs, comment out the following line.
BitWrPortI(PEDR, &PEDRShadow, 0, 5);//set low to enable rs232 device

• FLOWCONTROL.C—This program demonstrates hardware flow control by configuring
Serial Port C for CTS/RTS with serial data coming from Serial Port D. The serial data
received are displayed in the STDIO window.
RXC TXC RXE

GND

TXE

RXD

GND

J2
TXD

To set up the Prototyping Board, you will need to tie TxC and RxC
together on the RS-232 header at J2, and you will also tie TxD and
RxD together using the jumpers supplied in the Development Kit as
shown in the diagram.

A repeating triangular pattern should print out in the STDIO window.
The program will periodically switch flow control on or off to demonstrate the effect of
no flow control.
Refer to the function description for serDflowcontrolOn() in the Dynamic C
Function Reference Manual for a general description on how to set up flow-control
lines.

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RXC TXC RXE

GND

TXE

RXD

GND

J2
TXD

• PARITY.C—This program demonstrates the use of parity modes by
repeatedly sending byte values 0–127 from Serial Port D to Serial Port
C. The program will switch between generating parity or not on Serial
Port D. Serial Port C will always be checking parity, so parity errors
should occur during every other sequence.

To set up the Prototyping Board, you will need to tie TxD and RxC together on the
RS-232 header at J2 using the 0.1" jumpers supplied in the Development Kit as shown
in the diagram.
The Dynamic C STDIO window will display the error sequence.
RXC TXC RXE

GND

TXE

RXD

GND

J2
TXD

• SIMPLE3WIRE.C—This program demonstrates basic RS-232 serial
communication. Lower case characters are sent by TxC, and are
received by RxD. The characters are converted to upper case and are
sent out by TxD, are received by RxC, and are displayed in the
Dynamic C STDIO window.

To set up the Prototyping Board, you will need to tie TxD and RxC together on the
RS-232 header at J2, and you will also tie RxD and TxC together using the 0.1" jumpers supplied in the Development Kit as shown in the diagram.
• SIMPLE5WIRE.C—This program demonstrates 5-wire RS-232 serial communication
with flow control on Serial Port C and data flow on Serial Port D.
RXC TXC RXE

GND

TXE

RXD

GND

J2
TXD

To set up the Prototyping Board, you will need to tie TxD and RxD
together on the RS-232 header at J2, and you will also tie TxC and
RxC together using the 0.1" jumpers supplied in the Development Kit
as shown in the diagram.

Once you have compiled and run this program, you can test flow control by disconnecting TxC from RxC while the program is running. Characters will no
longer appear in the STDIO window, and will display again once TxC is connected
back to RxC.
• SWITCHCHAR.C—This program transmits and then receives an ASCII string on Serial
Ports C and E. It also displays the serial data received from both ports in the STDIO
window.

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RXC TXC RXE

GND

TXE

RXD

GND

J2
TXD

Before running this sample program, check to make sure that Serial
Port E is set up as an RS-232 serial port—pins 1–3 and pins 2–4 on
header JP2 on the Prototyping Board must be jumpered together using
the 2 mm jumpers supplied in the Development Kit. Then connect TxC
to RxE and connect RxC to TxE on the RS-232 header at J2 using the
0.1" jumpers supplied in the Development Kit as shown in the diagram.

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NOTE: The following two sample programs illustrating RS-485 serial communication
will only work with the RCM3700 Prototyping Board.

• SIMPLE485MASTER.C—This program demonstrates a simple RS-485 transmission of
lower case letters to a slave RCM3700. The slave will send back converted upper case
letters back to the master RCM3700 and display them in the STDIO window. Use
SIMPLE485SLAVE.C to program the slave RCM3700, and check to make sure that
Serial Port E is set up as an RS-485 serial port—pins 3–5 and pins 4–6 on header JP2
must be jumpered together using the 2 mm jumpers supplied in the Development Kit.
• SIMPLE485SLAVE.C—This program demonstrates a simple RS-485
transmission of lower case letters to a master RCM3700. The slave
JP2
will send back converted upper case letters back to the master
RCM3700 and display them in the STDIO window. Use
SIMPLE485MASTER.C to program the master RCM3700, and check to make sure that
Serial Port E is set up as an RS-485 serial port—pins 3–5 and pins 4–6 on header JP2
must be jumpered together using the 2 mm jumpers supplied in the Development Kit.

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3.2.3 A/D Converter Inputs
The following sample programs are found in the SAMPLES\RCM3700\ADC folder.
• AD_CALDIFF_CH.C—Demonstrates how to recalibrate one differential analog input
channel using two known voltages to generate the calibration constants for that channel.
Constants will be rewritten into user block data area.
Before running this program, make sure that pins 1–3 are connected on headers JP5,
JP6, and JP7 on the Prototyping Board. No pins are connected on header JP8.
• AD_CALMA_CH.C—Demonstrates how to recalibrate an A/D input channel being used to
convert analog current measurements to generate the calibration constants for that channel.
Before running this program, make sure that pins 3–5 are connected on headers JP5,
JP6, and JP7 on the Prototyping Board. Connect pins 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8 on header JP8.
• AD_CALSE_ALL.C—Demonstrates how to recalibrate all single-ended analog input
channels for one gain, using two known voltages to generate the calibration constants
for each channel. Constants will be rewritten into the user block data area.
Before running this program, make sure that pins 3–5 are connected on headers JP5,
JP6, and JP7 on the Prototyping Board. No pins are connected on header JP8.
• AD_CALSE_CHAN.C—Demonstrates how to recalibrate one single-ended analog input
channel with one gain using two known voltages to generate the calibration constants
for that channel. Constants will be rewritten into user block data area.
Before running this program, make sure that pins 3–5 are connected on headers JP5,
JP6, and JP7 on the Prototyping Board. No pins are connected on header JP8.
NOTE: The above sample programs will overwrite any existing calibration constants.

• AD_RDDIFF_CH.C—Demonstrates how to read an A/D input channel being used for a
differential input using previously defined calibration constants.
Before running this program, make sure that pins 1–3 are connected on headers JP5,
JP6, and JP7 on the Prototyping Board. No pins are connected on header JP8.
• AD_RDMA_CH.C—Demonstrates how to read an A/D input channel being used to convert analog current measurements using previously defined calibration constants for
that channel.
Before running this program, make sure that pins 3–5 are connected on headers JP5,
JP6, and JP7 on the Prototyping Board. Connect pins 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8 on header JP8.
• AD_RDSE_ALL.C—Demonstrates how to read all single-ended A/D input channels
using previously defined calibration constants.
Before running this program, make sure that pins 3–5 are connected on headers JP5,
JP6, and JP7 on the Prototyping Board. No pins are connected on header JP8.

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• AD_SAMPLE.C—Demonstrates how to use a low-level driver on single-ended inputs.
The program will continuously display the voltage (average of 10 samples) that is present on the A/D channels.
Before running this program, make sure that pins 3–5 are connected on headers JP5,
JP6, and JP7 on the Prototyping Board. No pins are connected on header JP8.
• ANAINCONFIG.C—Demonstrates how to use the Register Mode method to read singleended analog input values for display as voltages. The sample program uses the function call anaInConfig() and the ADS7870 CONVERT line to accomplish this task.
Before running this program, make sure that pins 3–5 are connected on headers JP5, JP6,
and JP7 on the Prototyping Board. No pins are connected on header JP8. Also connect
PE4 on header J3 on the Prototyping Board to the CNVRT terminal on header J8.
If you use this sample program as a template for your own program, be aware that PE4
is also used for the IrDA FIR_SEL on the Prototyping Board. You will need to use
another parallel port line for the analog input if you are also using the IrDA transceiver.
• THERMISTOR.C—Demonstrates how to use analog input THERM_IN7 to calculate
temperature for display to the STDIO window. This sample program assumes that the
thermistor is the one included in the Development Kit whose values for beta, series
resistance, and resistance at standard temperature are given in the part specification.
Before running this program, install the thermistor into the AIN7 and AGND holes at
location J7 on the Prototyping Board.
Before running the next two sample programs, DNLOADCALIB.C or UPLOADCALIB.C,
connect your PC serial COM port to header J2 on the Prototyping Board as follows.
• Tx to RxE
• Rx to TxE
• GND to GND
Then connect pins 1–3 and 2–4 on header JP2 on the Prototyping Board.
You will need to run a serial utility such as Tera Term on your PC. You may download
Tera Term from hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA002416/teraterm.html. Once Tera Term is running, configure the serial parameters as follows.
• Baud rate 19200, 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.
• Enable the "Local Echo" option.
• Set the line feed options to Receive = CR and Transmit = CR + LF.
Now press F9 to compile and run this program. Verify that the message "Waiting,
Please Send Data file" is being display in Tera Term display window before proceeding.
From within Tera Term, select File > Send File > Path and filename, then select the
OPEN option within the dialog box. Once the data file has been downloaded, it will indicate whether the calibration data were written successfully.

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• DNLOADCALIB.C—Demonstrates how to retrieve analog calibration data to rewrite it
back to simulated EEPROM in flash with using a serial utility such as Tera Term.
• UPLOADCALIB.C—Demonstrates how to read calibrations constants from the user
block in flash memory and then transmitting the file using a serial port and a PC serial
utility such as Tera Term. Use DNLOADCALIB.C to download the calibration constants
created by this program.

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4. HARDWARE REFERENCE
Chapter 4 describes the hardware components and principal hardware
subsystems of the RCM3700. Appendix A, “RCM3700 Specifications,” provides complete physical and electrical specifications.
Figure 4 shows the Rabbit-based subsystems designed into the RCM3700.

Ethernet

32 kHz 11 MHz
osc
osc

SRAM

RABBIT ®
3000

Program
Flash
Serial
Flash

Battery-Backup
Circuit

RabbitCore Module

Customer-specific
applications
CMOS-level signals

Level
converter
RS-232, RS-485, IrDA
serial communication
drivers on motherboard
Customer-supplied
external 3 V battery

Figure 4. RCM3700 Subsystems

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4.1 RCM3700 Digital Inputs and Outputs
Figure 5 shows the RCM3700 pinouts for header J1.
J1
PA6
PA4
PA2
PA0
PF0
PB2
PB4
PB7
PF5
PF7
PC1/PG2
PC3/PG3
PE5
PE1
PG7
/IOWR
PD4
/RES
GND
GND

PA7
PA5
PA3
PA1
PF1
PB0
PB3
PB5
PF4
PF6
PC0
PC2
PE7
PE4
PE0
PG6
/IORD
PD5
VBAT
+5 V

Note: These pinouts are as seen on
the Bottom Side of the module.

Figure 5. RCM3700 Pinouts

Header J1 is a standard 2 x 20 IDC header with a nominal 0.1" pitch.

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Figure 6 shows the use of the Rabbit 3000 microprocessor ports in the RCM3700 modules.

PC0, PC2
PC1, PC3
PG2–PG3
PG6–PG7
PC6, STATUS
PB1, PC7, /RESET,
SMODE0, SMODE1
4 Ethernet signals

PA0–PA7

PB0, PB7,
PB2–PB5

PD4–PD5

Port A

Port B

(+Ethernet Port)

Port C

(Serial Ports C & D)

Port G

(Serial Ports E & F)

Programming
Port
(Serial Port A)

Ethernet
Port

RAM

RABBIT
3000

Port D

®

Port E

PE0–PE1,
PE4–PE5,
PE7

Port F

PF4–PF7

Real-Time Clock
Watchdog
11 Timers
Slave Port
Clock Doubler

Misc. I/O

Backup Battery
Support

Flash

/RES
/IORD
/RES,
/IOWR

Figure 6. Use of Rabbit 3000 Ports

The ports on the Rabbit 3000 microprocessor used in the RCM3700 are configurable, and
so the factory defaults can be reconfigured. Table 2 lists the Rabbit 3000 factory defaults
and the alternate configurations.

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Table 2. RCM3700 Pinout Configurations

Header J1

Pin

Pin Name

Default Use

Alternate Use

Notes

1–8

PA[7:0]

Parallel I/O

External data bus
(ID0–ID7)
Slave port data bus
(SD0–SD7)

9

PF1

Input/Output

QD1A
CLKC

10

PF0

Input/Output

QD1B
CLKD

11

PB0

Input/Output

CLKB

12

PB2

Input/Output

IA0
/SWR

External Address 0
Slave port write

13

PB3

Input/Output

IA1
/SRD

External Address 1
Slave port read

14

PB4

Input/Output

IA2
SA0

External Address 2
Slave Port Address 0

15

PB5

Input/Output

IA3
SA1

External Address 3
Slave Port Address 1

16

PB7

Input/Output

IA5
/SLAVEATTN

External Address 5
Slave Port Attention

17

PF4

Input/Output

AQD1B
PWM0

18

PF5

Input/Output

AQD1A
PWM1

19

PF6

Input/Output

AQD2B
PWM2

20

PF7

Input/Output

AQD2A
PWM3

21

PC0

Output

TXD

Serial Port D

22

PC1/PG2

Input/Output

RXD/TXF

Serial Port D
Serial Port F

23

PC2

Output

TXC

Serial Port C

24

PC3/PG3

Input/Output

RXC/RXF

Serial Port C
Serial Port F

25

PE7

Input/Output

I7
/SCS

I/O Strobe 7
Slave Port Chip Select

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Table 2. RCM3700 Pinout Configurations (continued)
Pin

Pin Name

Default Use

Alternate Use

Notes

26

PE5

Input/Output

I5
INT1B

I/O Strobe 5
Interrupt 1B

27

PE4

Input/Output

I4
INT0B

I/O Strobe 4
Interrupt 0B

28

PE1

Input/Output

I1
INT1A

I/O Strobe 1
Interrupt 1A

29

PE0

Input/Output

I0
INT0A

I/O Strobe 0
Interrupt 0A

30

PG7

Input/Output

RXE

31

PG6

Input/Output

TXE

32

/IOWR

Output

External write strobe

33

/IORD

Output

External read strobe

34

PD4

Input/Output

ATXB

35

PD5

Input/Output

ARXB

36

/RES

Reset output

Reset input

37

VBAT

38

GND

39

+5 V

40

GND

Header J1

Serial Port E

Alternate Serial Port B

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4.1.1 Memory I/O Interface
The Rabbit 3000 address lines (A0–A18) and all the data lines (D0–D7) are routed internally to the onboard flash memory and SRAM chips. I/0 write (/IOWR) and I/0 read
(/IORD) are available for interfacing to external devices.
Parallel Port A can also be used as an external I/O data bus to isolate external I/O from the
main data bus. Parallel Port B pins PB2–PB5 and PB7 can also be used as an external
address bus.
When using the external I/O bus for either Ethernet or the LCD/keypad module on the
Prototyping Board, or for any other reason, you must add the following line at the beginning of your program.
#define PORTA_AUX_IO

// required to enable external I/O bus

4.1.2 Other Inputs and Outputs
/RES is an output from the reset circuitry that can be used to reset other peripheral devices.
This pin can also be used to reset the microprocessor.

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4.2 Serial Communication
The RCM3700 board does not have any serial transceivers directly on the board. However, a serial interface may be incorporated on the board the RCM3700 is mounted on. For
example, the Prototyping Board has RS-232, RS-485 and IrDA transceiver chips.
4.2.1 Serial Ports
There are five serial ports designated as Serial Ports A, C, D, E, and F. All five serial ports
can operate in an asynchronous mode up to the baud rate of the system clock divided by 8.
An asynchronous port can handle 7 or 8 data bits. A 9th bit address scheme, where an
additional bit is sent to mark the first byte of a message, is also supported.
Serial Port A is normally used as a programming port, but may be used either as an asynchronous or as a clocked serial port once application development has been completed and
the RCM3700 is operating in the Run Mode.
Serial Ports C and D can also be operated in the clocked serial mode. In this mode, a clock
line synchronously clocks the data in or out. Either of the two communicating devices can
supply the clock.
Serial Ports E and F can also be configured as HDLC serial ports. The IrDA protocol is
also supported in SDLC format by these two ports.
Serial Port F shares its pins with Serial Ports C and D on header J1, as shown in Figure 7.
The selection of port(s) depends on your need for two clocked serial ports (Serial Ports C
and D) vs. a second HDLC serial port (Serial Port F).

J1: 23
J1: 24
J1: 21
J1: 22

TXC
RXC

PC2

TXD
RXD

PC0

TXF
RXF

PG2

PC3

PC1

PG3

Figure 7. RCM3700 Serial Ports C, D, and F

The serial ports used are selected with the serXOpen function call, where X is the serial
port (C, D, or F). Remember that RxC and RxD on Serial Ports C and D cannot be used if
Serial Port F is being used

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4.2.2 Ethernet Port
Figure 8 shows the pinout for the RJ-45 Ethernet port (J3). Note that some Ethernet connectors are numbered in reverse to the order used here.
ETHERNET
1

8

1.
2.
3.
6.

RJ-45 Plug

E_Tx+
E_Tx–
E_Rx+
E_Rx–

RJ-45 Jack

Figure 8. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Pinout

Two LEDs are placed next to the RJ-45 Ethernet jack, one to indicate an Ethernet link
(LINK) and one to indicate Ethernet activity (ACT).
The RJ-45 connector is shielded to minimize EMI effects to/from the Ethernet signals.

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4.2.3 Serial Programming Port
The RCM3700 programming port is accessed through header J2 or over an Ethernet connection via the RabbitLink EG2110. The programming port uses the Rabbit 3000’s Serial
Port A for communication. Dynamic C uses the programming port to download and debug
programs.
The programming port is also used for the following operations.
• Cold-boot the Rabbit 3000 on the RCM3700 after a reset.
• Remotely download and debug a program over an Ethernet connection using the
RabbitLink EG2110.
• Fast copy designated portions of flash memory from one Rabbit-based board (the
master) to another (the slave) using the Rabbit Cloning Board.
In addition to Serial Port A, the Rabbit 3000 startup-mode (SMODE0, SMODE1), status,
and reset pins are available on the programming port.
The two startup mode pins determine what happens after a reset—the Rabbit 3000 is
either cold-booted or the program begins executing at address 0x0000.
The status pin is used by Dynamic C to determine whether a Rabbit microprocessor is
present. The status output has three different programmable functions:
1. It can be driven low on the first op code fetch cycle.
2. It can be driven low during an interrupt acknowledge cycle.
3. It can also serve as a general-purpose CMOS output.
The /RESET_IN pin is an external input that is used to reset the Rabbit 3000 and the
RCM3700 onboard peripheral circuits. The serial programming port can be used to force a
hard reset on the RCM3700 by asserting the /RESET_IN signal.
Alternate Uses of the Programming Port

All three clocked Serial Port A signals are available as
• a synchronous serial port
• an asynchronous serial port, with the clock line usable as a general CMOS input
The programming port may also be used as a serial port once the application is running.
The SMODE pins may then be used as inputs and the status pin may be used as an output.
Refer to the Rabbit 3000 Microprocessor User’s Manual for more information.

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4.3 Serial Programming Cable
The programming cable is used to connect the programming port of the RCM3700 to a PC
serial COM port. The programming cable converts the RS-232 voltage levels used by the
PC serial port to the CMOS voltage levels used by the Rabbit 3000.
When the PROG connector on the programming cable is connected to the RCM3700 programming port, programs can be downloaded and debugged over the serial interface.
The DIAG connector of the programming cable may be used on header J2 of the RCM3700
with the RCM3700 operating in the Run Mode. This allows the programming port to be
used as a regular serial port.
4.3.1 Changing Between Program Mode and Run Mode
The RCM3700 is automatically in Program Mode when the PROG connector on the programming cable is attached, and is automatically in Run Mode when no programming
cable is attached. When the Rabbit 3000 is reset, the operating mode is determined by the
state of the SMODE pins. When the programming cable’s PROG connector is attached,
the SMODE pins are pulled high, placing the Rabbit 3000 in the Program Mode. When the
programming cable’s PROG connector is not attached, the SMODE pins are pulled low,
causing the Rabbit 3000 to operate in the Run Mode.

NC

D4

D2

D0

A1

A3

GND

LED6

LED4

LED2

LED0

/RSTET

D6
D7

D5

D3

D1

A0

GND

GND

LED5

A2

A1

D0

D2

D4

D6

GND

A1

D1

D3

D5

D7

GND

LCD1JC

A3

/CS

+BKLT

CX5

JP7

C8

U11

R27

T1

C12

Y3

C57

R29

R31

C22

CX6

R27

CX7

R28

CX8

C35
R43

UX2

01

R41 R42

02

03

04

00 C34
AIN

C32
C33

C30
C31

R39 R40

R35 R36

CX11
AGND

AGND

VREF

C29

R44
THERM_IN R37

THERMISTOR
CONVERT

R31 R32 R33 R34

AIN
R38
06

JP8
J7

05

R30

R29

DS1

CX9

R45
R49

RESET

CX10
DS3

DS2

J8
R48

RCM36/37XX SERIES
PROTOTYPING BOARD

LCD1JB

CX4

NC

NC

JP6

NC

NC

NC

NC

JP5

R26

+V

CX3

A2

VBAT

/RESET

PD4

CX2
UX1

C28

+V

PE1

+5V

C40

R33

R24

LED3

PE5

RP1

JP4

U8

PC0_TXD

GND

L1

C14

CX1

+5V

PG7_RXE

+3.3V

PE0
PG6
TXE
PD5

/CS

PC1/PG2

LED1

PF6

+BKLT

PF5
PF7
PC3/
PG3
PC2
TXC
PE4

LCD1JA

GND

PF4

BT1

LED6

PF1

R15

LED4

+5V

LED2

/RES

GND

PB0

LDE0

PA6

PA7

GND

PA5

PF0

R14

LED5

PA3

PB7

DCIN

U2
C18
U6

C17
U5

LED3

PA0

LED1

PB3

PB2

PA4 PA2

C8
C10

PB5

PB4

+3.3V

PA6

PA2

PF0

PA0

PB2

PB4

C49

Q1

C10

R11 C37

2

DS2

J3

1

GND

TXE

GND

TXD

C9

PA7

PA5

PA3

PA1

PF1

PB0

PB3

PB5

PF6

PC0_TXD

PE7

PE4

PE0

PF4

PB7

PG6_TXE

/IORD

PD5

VBAT

PC2_TXC

Rx

R28

L2
R7

R15
R16

C36 Y1
C39
R13
C29

R32
R30

R34

C21
C24

L3

PC1/ PF7
PG2 PF5

U5
R5

R4
U4

L4

C16

D1

L6

PE5

PA4
C20

DS1

U6
C53

C54 C55

PC3/PG3

C38
C41

JP3

/IOWR
PG7
RXE
C20 PE1

C17

C7

PD4

C15

R6

C27
R25

C31

GND

C32 C30

/RES

C33

R23
C24
C25
U7

RXD

–485

+485
J2

JP1

C19
U1 C25 U3

+5V

C34

GND

C18

R22

C23

R18

JP2

R21

R36

C27 C28

C21
L2
R18 R19
R20

PE7

L1

C16

/IORD

PA1

C11
R13

TCM_SMT_SOCKET
C26

C26

R24 R2

PROG

U8

C23

C58

C22

C7

R12

RP2

R11

J5

U4

D2

C13

GND

GND
/IOWR

C6

GND JP2

U3

C3

R16

C19

D1

J4

C5

C4

R26

Blue
shrink wrap

C14
C15

C12

J1

C35

Tx

JP1

R1
R2
R3
R4

R6

U1

J2
R9

IR1

R5

GND

R8

R7

C2

DIAG

To
PC COM port

RXC TXC RXE
C1

RP1

Programming
Cable
Colored
edge

GND

J2

PROG

RESET RCM3700 when changing mode:
Press RESET button (if using Prototyping Board), OR
Cycle power off/on
after removing or attaching programming cable.

R46

R47

RESET
S1

S2

S3

Figure 9. Switching Between Program Mode and Run Mode

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A program “runs” in either mode, but can only be downloaded and debugged when the
RCM3700 is in the Program Mode.
Refer to the Rabbit 3000 Microprocessor User’s Manual for more information on the programming port and the programming cable.
4.3.2 Standalone Operation of the RCM3700
The RCM3700 must be programmed via the RCM3700 Prototyping Board or via a similar
arrangement on a customer-supplied board. Once the RCM3700 has been programmed
successfully, remove the programming cable from the programming connector and reset
the RCM3700. The RCM3700 may be reset by cycling the power off/on or by pressing the
RESET button on the Prototyping Board. The RCM3700 module may now be removed
from the Prototyping Board for end-use installation.
CAUTION: Power to the Prototyping Board or other boards should be disconnected
when removing or installing your RCM3700 module to protect against inadvertent
shorts across the pins or damage to the RCM3700 if the pins are not plugged in correctly. Do not reapply power until you have verified that the RCM3700 module is
plugged in correctly.

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4.4 Other Hardware
4.4.1 Clock Doubler
The RCM3700 takes advantage of the Rabbit 3000 microprocessor’s internal clock doubler.
A built-in clock doubler allows half-frequency crystals to be used to reduce radiated emissions. The 22.1 MHz frequency specified for the RCM3700 is generated using a 11.06 MHz
resonator.
The clock doubler may be disabled if 22.1 MHz clock speeds are not required. This will
reduce power consumption and further reduce radiated emissions. Disable the clock
doubler by adding a simple configuration macro as shown below.
1. Select the “Defines” tab from the Dynamic C Options > Project Options menu.
2. Add the line CLOCK_DOUBLED=0 to always disable the clock doubler.
The clock doubler is enabled by default, and usually no entry is needed. If you need to
specify that the clock doubler is always enabled, add the line CLOCK_DOUBLED=1 to
always enable the clock doubler.
3. Click OK to save the macro. The clock doubler will now remain off whenever you are
in the project file where you defined the macro.
4.4.2 Spectrum Spreader
The Rabbit 3000 features a spectrum spreader, which helps to mitigate EMI problems. By
default, the spectrum spreader is on automatically, but it may also be turned off or set to a
stronger setting. The spectrum spreader settings may be changed through a simple configuration macro as shown below.
1. Select the “Defines” tab from the Dynamic C Options > Project Options menu.
2. Normal spreading is the default, and usually no entry is needed. If you need to specify
normal spreading, add the line
ENABLE_SPREADER=1

For strong spreading, add the line
ENABLE_SPREADER=2

To disable the spectrum spreader, add the line
ENABLE_SPREADER=0

NOTE: The strong spectrum-spreading setting is not recommended since it may limit
the maximum clock speed or the maximum baud rate. It is unlikely that the strong
setting will be needed in a real application.

3. Click OK to save the macro. The spectrum spreader will now be set to the state specified
by the macro value whenever you are in the project file where you defined the macro.
NOTE: Refer to the Rabbit 3000 Microprocessor User’s Manual for more information
on the spectrum-spreading setting and the maximum clock speed.

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4.5 Memory
4.5.1 SRAM
RCM3700 series boards have 256K–512K of SRAM.
4.5.2 Flash EPROM
RCM3700 series boards also have 256K–512K of flash EPROM.
NOTE: Rabbit recommends that any customer applications should not be constrained by
the sector size of the flash EPROM since it may be necessary to change the sector size
in the future.

Writing to arbitrary flash memory addresses at run time is also discouraged. Instead, use a
portion of the “user block” area to store persistent data. The functions writeUserBlock and readUserBlock are provided for this. Refer to the Rabbit 3000 Microprocessor Designer’s Handbook for additional information.
A Flash Memory Bank Select jumper configuration option based on 0  surface-mounted
resistors exists at header JP1 on the RCM3700 modules. This option, used in conjunction
with some configuration macros, allows Dynamic C to compile two different co-resident
programs for the upper and lower halves of the 512K flash in such a way that both programs start at logical address 0000. This is useful for applications that require a resident
download manager and a separate downloaded program. See Technical Note TN218 in the
online documentation, Implementing a Serial Download Manager for a 256K Flash, for
details.
4.5.3 Serial Flash
A 1Mbyte serial flash is available to store data and Web pages. Sample programs in the
SAMPLES\RCM3700 folder illustrate the use of the serial flash.
4.5.4 Dynamic C BIOS Source Files
The Dynamic C BIOS source files handle different standard RAM and flash EPROM sizes
automatically.

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5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE
Dynamic C is an integrated development system for writing
embedded software. It runs on an IBM-compatible PC and is
designed for use with Rabbit single-board computers and other
single-board computers based on the Rabbit microprocessor.
Chapter 5 describes the libraries and function calls related to the
RCM3700.
5.1 More About Dynamic C
Dynamic C has been in use worldwide since 1989. It is specially designed for programming embedded systems, and features quick compile and interactive debugging. A complete reference guide to Dynamic C is contained in the Dynamic C User’s Manual and in
the Dynamic C Function Reference Manual.
You have a choice of doing your software development in the flash memory or in the
SRAM included on the RCM3700. The flash memory and SRAM options are selected
with the Options > Compiler menu.
The advantage of working in RAM is to save wear on the flash memory, which is limited
to about 100,000 write cycles. The disadvantage is that the code and data might not both
fit in RAM.
NOTE: An application can be compiled in RAM, but cannot run standalone from RAM
after the programming cable is disconnected. All standalone applications can only run
from flash memory.
NOTE: Do not depend on the flash memory sector size or type in your program logic.
The RCM3700 and Dynamic C were designed to accommodate flash devices with
various sector sizes in response to the volatility of the flash-memory market.

Developing software with Dynamic C is simple. Users can write, compile, and test C and
assembly code without leaving the Dynamic C development environment. Debugging
occurs while the application runs on the target. Alternatively, users can compile a program
to an image file for later loading. Dynamic C runs on PCs under Windows 2000/NT and
later—see Rabbit’s Technical Note TN257, Running Dynamic C® With Windows Vista®,
for additional information if you are using a Dynamic C release prior to v. 9.60 under
Windows Vista. Programs can be downloaded at baud rates of up to 460,800 bps after the
program compiles.
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Dynamic C has a number of standard features. Some of these standard features are listed
below.
• Full-feature source and assembly-level debugger, no in-circuit emulator required.
• Royalty-free TCP/IP stack with source code and most common protocols.
• Hundreds of functions in source-code libraries and sample programs:
 exceptionally fast support for floating-point arithmetic and transcendental functions.
 RS-232 and RS-485 serial communication.
 analog and digital I/O drivers.
 I2C, SPI, GPS, file system.
 LCD display and keypad drivers.

• Powerful language extensions for cooperative or preemptive multitasking
• Loader utility program (Rabbit Field Utility) to load binary images to Rabbit-based targets without the presence of Dynamic C.
• Provision for customers to create their own source code libraries and augment on-line
help by creating “function description” block comments using a special format for
library functions.
• Standard debugging features:
 Breakpoints—Set breakpoints that can disable interrupts.
 Single-stepping—Step into or over functions at a source or machine code level, µC/OS-II aware.
 Code disassembly—The disassembly window displays addresses, opcodes, mnemonics, and
machine cycle times. Switch between debugging at machine-code level and source-code level by
simply opening or closing the disassembly window.
 Watch expressions—Watch expressions are compiled when defined, so complex expressions
including function calls may be placed into watch expressions. Watch expressions can be updated
with or without stopping program execution.
 Register window—All processor registers and flags are displayed. The contents of general registers
may be modified in the window by the user.
 Stack window—shows the contents of the top of the stack.
 Hex memory dump—displays the contents of memory at any address.
 STDIO window—printf outputs to this window and keyboard input on the host PC can be
detected for debugging purposes. printf output may also be sent to a serial port or file.

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5.2 Dynamic C Functions
The functions described in this section are for use with the Prototyping Board features.
The source code is in the RCM37xx.LIB library in the Dynamic C SAMPLES\RCM3700 or
the SAMPLES\RCM3720 folder, depending on which Prototyping Board you will be using,
if you need to modify it for your own board design.
Other generic functions applicable to all devices based on Rabbit microprocessors are
described in the Dynamic C Function Reference Manual.

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5.2.1 Board Initialization

void brdInit (void);
Call this function at the beginning of your program. This function initializes Parallel Ports A through G
for use with the RCM3700 Prototyping Board or the RCM3720 Prototyping Board.
The brdInit function is set up to a default I/O configuration based on the RabbitCore module detected
at compile time:
• Any RCM3700 RabbitCore module (except the RCM3720) will have its I/O ports configured for an
RCM3700 Prototyping Board.
• An RCM3720 RabbitCore module will have its I/O ports configured for an RCM3720 Prototyping
Board.
You may override these default settings to run an RCM3720 RabbitCore module on the RCM3700 Prototyping Board or to run another RCM3700 RabbitCore module on the RCM3720 Prototyping Board by
adding the following macro to the program you will be running.
•

To run an RCM3720 RabbitCore module on an RCM3700 Prototyping Board, add the following
macro at the top of the program you will be running.
#define RCM3700_PROTOBOARD

Sample programs that are specifically designed for the RCM3700 Prototyping Board already have
this macro included. When you run a sample program designed for the RCM3700 Prototyping
Board on an RCM3720, a warning message will be displayed to inform you of that. You can disable
the warning by commenting out the line indicated by the compiler.
• To run an RCM3700 RabbitCore module (other than the RCM3720) on an RCM3720 Prototyping
Board, add the following macro at the top of the program you will be running.
#define RCM3720_PROTOBOARD

Summary of Initialization
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

I/O port pins are configured for Prototyping Board operation.
Unused configurable I/O are set as tied inputs or outputs.
The LCD/keypad module is disabled.
RS-485 is not enabled.
RS-232 is not enabled.
The IrDA transceiver is disabled.
LEDs are off.
The A/D converter is reset and SCLKB is to 57,600 bps (RCM3700 Prototyping Board only).
The A/D converter calibration constants are read (this function cannot run in RAM) (RCM3700
Prototyping Board only).
10. Ethernet select is disabled.
11. Serial flash select is disabled.
CAUTION: Pin PB7 is connected as both switch S2 and as an external I/O bus on the RCM3700
Prototyping Board. Do not use S2 when the LCD/keypad module is installed.
CAUTION: Pins PC1 and PG2 are tied together, and pins PC3 and PG3 are tied together on the
RCM3700 RabbitCore module. Both pairs of pins are connected to the IrDA transceiver and to
the RS-232 transceiver via serial ports on the RCM3700 Prototyping Board. Do not enable both
transceivers on the RCM3700 Prototyping Board at the same time.

RETURN VALUE

None.
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5.2.2 Analog Inputs
NOTE: The function calls for the A/D converter in this section will work only with the
RCM3700 Prototyping Board.

unsigned int anaInConfig(unsigned int
instructionbyte, unsigned int cmd, long baud);
Use this function to configure the ADS7870 A/D converter. This function will address the ADS7870 in
Register Mode only, and will return error if you try the Direct Mode. Section B.1.5 provides additional
addressing and command information for the ADS7870 A/D converter.
ADS7870 Signal

ADS7870 State

LN0

Input

AIN0

LN1

Input

AIN1

LN2

Input

AIN2

LN3

Input

AIN3

LN4

Input

AIN4

LN5

Input

AIN5

LN6

Input

AIN6

LN7

Input

AIN7

/RESET

Input

Board reset device

RISE/FALL

Input

Pulled up for SCLK active on rising edge

PIO0

Input

Pulled down

PIO1

Input

Pulled down

PIO2

Input

Pulled down

PIO3

Input

Pulled down

CONVERT

Input

Pulled down

BUSY

Output

CCLKCNTRL

Input

Pulled down; 0 state sets CCLK as input

CCLK

Input

Pulled down; external conversion clock

SCLK

Input

PB0; serial data transfer clock

SDI

Input

PD4; 3-wire mode for serial data input

SDO

Output

/CS

Input

PD2 pulled up; active-low enables serial interface

BUFIN

Input

Driven by VREF; reference buffer amplifier

VREF

Output

Connected to BUFIN

BUFOUT

Output

VREF output

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PARAMETERS

instructionbyte is the instruction byte that will initiate a read or write operation at 8 or 16 bits on
the designated register address. For example,
checkid = anaInConfig(0x5F, 0, 9600);

// read ID and set baud rate

cmd refers to the command data that configure the registers addressed by the instruction byte. Enter 0 if
you are performing a read operation. For example,
i = anaInConfig(0x07, 0x3b, 0);

// write ref/osc reg and enable

baud is the serial clock transfer rate of 9600 to 57,600 bps. baud must be set the first time this function
is called. Enter 0 for this parameter thereafter, for example,
anaInConfig(0x00, 0x00, 9600);

// resets device and sets baud

RETURN VALUE

0 on write operations,
data value on read operations
SEE ALSO
anaInDriver, anaIn, brdInit

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unsigned int anaInDriver(unsigned int cmd,
unsigned int len);
Reads the voltage of an analog input channel by serial-clocking an 8-bit command to the ADS7870 A/D
converter by the Direct Mode method. This function assumes that Mode1 (most significant byte first) and
the A/D converter oscillator have been enabled. See anaInConfig() for the setup.
The conversion begins immediately after the last data bit has been transferred. An exception error will
occur if Direct Mode bit D7 is not set.
PARAMETERS

cmd contains a gain code and a channel code as follows.
D7—1; D6–D4—Gain Code; D3–D0—Channel Code
Use the following calculation and the tables below to determine cmd:
cmd = 0x80 | (gain_code*16) + channel_code

Gain Code

Multiplier

0

x1

1

x2

2

x4

3

x5

4

x8

5

x10

6

x16

7

x20

Channel Code

Differential Input
Lines

Channel Code

Single-Ended
Input Lines*

4–20 mA
Lines

0

+AIN0 -AIN1

8

AIN0

AIN0*

1

+AIN2 -AIN3

9

AIN1

AIN1*

2

+AIN4 -AIN5

10

AIN2

AIN2*

3†

+AIN6 -AIN7

11

AIN3

AIN3

4

-AIN0 +AIN1

12

AIN4

AIN4

5

-AIN2 +AIN3

13

AIN5

AIN5

6

-AIN4 +AIN5

14

AIN6

AIN6

7*

-AIN6 +AIN7

15

AIN7

AIN7*

* Negative input is ground.
† Not accessible on RCM3700 Prototyping Board
len, the output bit length, is always 12 for 11-bit conversions
RETURN VALUE
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A value corresponding to the voltage on the analog input channel:
0–2047 for 11-bit conversions (bit 12 for sign)
-1 overflow or out of range
-2 conversion incomplete, busy bit timeout
SEE ALSO
anaInConfig, anaIn, brdInit

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unsigned int anaIn(unsigned int channel,
int opmode, int gaincode);
Reads the value of an analog input channel using the direct method of addressing the ADS7870 A/D
converter. The A/D converter is enabled the first time this function is called—this will take approximately 1 second to ensure that the A/D converter capacitor is fully charged.
PARAMETERS

channel is the channel number (0 to 7) corresponding to ADC_IN0 to ADC_IN7
opmode is the mode of operation:
SINGLE—single-ended input
DIFF—differential input
mAMP—4–20 mA input
channel

SINGLE

DIFF

mAMP

0

+AIN0

+AIN0 -AIN1

+AIN0*

1

+AIN1

+AIN1 -AIN0*

+AIN1*

2

+AIN2

+AIN2 -AIN3

+AIN2*

3

+AIN3

+AIN3 -AIN2*

+AIN3

4

+AIN4

+AIN4 -AIN5

+AIN4

5

+AIN5

+AIN5 -AIN4*

+AIN5

6

+AIN6

+AIN6 -AIN7*

+AIN6

7

+AIN7

+AIN7 -AIN6*

+AIN7*

* Not accessible on RCM3700 Prototyping Board.
gaincode is the gain code of 0 to 7

Gain Code

Multiplier

Voltage Range*
(V)

0

x1

0–20

1

x2

0–10

2

x4

0–5

3

x5

0–4

4

x8

0–2.5

5

x10

0–2

6

x16

0–1.25

7

x20

0–1

* Applies to RCM3700 Prototyping Board.

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RETURN VALUE

A value corresponding to the voltage on the analog input channel:
0–2047 for 11-bit A/D conversions (signed 12th bit)
ADOVERFLOW (defined macro = -4096) if overflow or out of range
-4095 if conversion is incomplete or busy-bit timeout
SEE ALSO
anaIn, anaInConfig, anaInDriver

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int anaInCalib(int channel, int opmode,
int gaincode, int value1, float volts1,
int value2, float volts2);
Calibrates the response of the desired A/D converter channel as a linear function using the two conversion points provided. Four values are calculated and placed into global tables to be later stored into simulated EEPROM using the function anaInEEWr(). Each channel will have a linear constant and a
voltage offset.
PARAMETERS

channel is the analog input channel number (0 to 7) corresponding to ADC_IN0 to ADC_IN7
opmode is the mode of operation:
SINGLE—single-ended input
DIFF—differential input
mAMP—milliamp input
channel

SINGLE

DIFF

mAMP

0

+AIN0

+AIN0 -AIN1

+AIN0*

1

+AIN1

+AIN1 -AIN0*

+AIN1*

2

+AIN2

+AIN2 -AIN3

+AIN2*

3

+AIN3

+AIN3 -AIN2*

+AIN3

4

+AIN4

+AIN4 -AIN5

+AIN4

5

+AIN5

+AIN5 -AIN4*

+AIN5

6

+AIN6

+AIN6 -AIN7*

+AIN6

7

+AIN7

+AIN7 -AIN6*

+AIN7*

* Not accessible on RCM3700 Prototyping Board.
gaincode is the gain code of 0 to 7

Gain Code

Multiplier

Voltage Range*
(V)

0

x1

0–20

1

x2

0–10

2

x4

0–5

3

x5

0–4

4

x8

0–2.5

5

x10

0–2

6

x16

0–1.25

7

x20

0–1

* Applies to RCM3700 Prototyping Board.

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value1 is the first A/D converter channel value (0–2047)
volts1 is the voltage or current corresponding to the first A/D converter channel value (0 to +20 V or
4 to 20 mA)
value2 is the second A/D converter channel value (0–2047)
volts2 is the voltage or current corresponding to the first A/D converter channel value (0 to +20 V or
4 to 20 mA)
RETURN VALUE

0 if successful.
-1 if not able to make calibration constants.
SEE ALSO
anaIn, anaInVolts, anaInmAmps, anaInDiff, anaInCalib, brdInit

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float anaInVolts(unsigned int channel,
unsigned int gaincode);
Reads the state of a single-ended analog input channel and uses the calibration constants previously set
using anaInCalib to convert it to volts.
PARAMETERS

channel is the channel number (0–7)
Channel Code

Single-Ended
Input Lines*

Voltage Range†
(V)

0

+AIN0

0–20

1

+AIN1

0–20

2

+AIN2

0–20

3

+AIN3

0–20

4

+AIN4

0–20

5

+AIN5

0–20

6

+AIN6

0–20

7

+AIN7

0–2‡

* Negative input is ground.
† Applies to RCM3700 Prototyping Board.
‡ Used for thermistor in sample program.
gaincode is the gain code of 0 to 7
Gain Code

Multiplier

Voltage Range*
(V)

0

x1

0–20

1

x2

0–10

2

x4

0–5

3

x5

0–4

4

x8

0–2.5

5

x10

0–2

6

x16

0–1.25

7

x20

0–1

* Applies to RCM3700 Prototyping Board.
RETURN VALUE

A voltage value corresponding to the voltage on the analog input channel.
ADOVERFLOW (defined macro = -4096) if overflow or out of range.
SEE ALSO
anaInCalib, anaIn, anaInmAmps, brdInit

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float anaInDiff(unsigned int channel,
unsigned int gaincode);
Reads the state of differential analog input channels and uses the calibration constants previously set
using anaInCalib to convert it to volts.
PARAMETERS

channel is the analog input channel number (0 to 7) corresponding to ADC_IN0 to ADC_IN7
channel

DIFF

Voltage Range
(V)

0

+AIN0 -AIN1

-20 to +20*

1

+AIN1 -AIN0

—

2

+AIN2 -AIN3

-20 to +20*

3

+AIN3 -AIN2

—

4

+AIN4 -AIN5

-20 to +20*

5

+AIN5 -AIN4

—

6

+AIN6 -AIN7

—

7

+AIN7 -AIN6

—

* Applies to RCM3700 Prototyping Board.
gaincode is the gain code of 0 to 7
Gain Code

Multiplier

Voltage Range*
(V)

0

x1

0–20

1

x2

0–10

2

x4

0–5

3

x5

0–4

4

x8

0–2.5

5

x10

0–2

6

x16

0–1.25

7

x20

0–1

* Applies to RCM3700 Prototyping Board.
RETURN VALUE

A voltage value corresponding to the voltage on the analog input channel.
ADOVERFLOW (defined macro = -4096) if overflow or out of range.
SEE ALSO
anaInCalib, anaIn, anaInmAmps, brdInit

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float anaInmAmps(unsigned int channel);
Reads the state of an analog input channel and uses the calibration constants previously set using
anaInCalib to convert it to current.
PARAMETERS

channel is the channel number (0–7)
Channel Code

4–20 mA
Input Lines*

0

+AIN0

1

+AIN1

2

+AIN2

3

+AIN3†

4

+AIN4*

5

+AIN5*

6

+AIN6*

7

+AIN7

* Negative input is ground.
† Applies to RCM3700 Prototyping Board.
RETURN VALUE

A current value between 4.00 and 20.00 mA corresponding to the current on the analog input channel.
ADOVERFLOW (defined macro = -4096) if overflow or out of range.
SEE ALSO
anaInCalib, anaIn, anaInVolts

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root int anaInEERd(unsigned int channel,
unsigned int opmode, unsigned int gaincode);
Reads the calibration constants, gain, and offset for an input based on their designated position in the
simulated EEPROM area of the flash memory, and places them into global tables for analog inputs. The
constants are stored in the top 2K of the reserved user block memory area 0x1C00–0x1FFF. Depending
on the flash size, the following macros can be used to identify the starting address for these locations.
ADC_CALIB_ADDRS, address start of single-ended analog input channels
ADC_CALIB_ADDRD, address start of differential analog input channels
ADC_CALIB_ADDRM, address start of milliamp analog input channels
NOTE: This function cannot be run in RAM.
PARAMETER

channel is the analog input channel number (0 to 7) corresponding to ADC_IN0 to ADC_IN7
opmode is the mode of operation:
SINGLE—single-ended input line
DIFF—differential input line
mAMP—milliamp input line
channel

SINGLE

DIFF

mAMP

0

+AIN0

+AIN0 -AIN1

+AIN0*

1

+AIN1

+AIN1 -AIN0*

+AIN1*

2

+AIN2

+AIN2 -AIN3

+AIN2*

3

+AIN3

+AIN3 -AIN2*

+AIN3

4

+AIN4

+AIN4 -AIN5

+AIN4

5

+AIN5

+AIN5 -AIN4*

+AIN5

6

+AIN6

+AIN6 -AIN7*

+AIN6

7

+AIN7

+AIN7 -AIN6*

+AIN7*

ALLCHAN

read all channels for selected opmode

* Not accessible on RCM3700 Prototyping Board.

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gaincode is the gain code of 0 to 7. The gaincode parameter is ignored when channel is ALLCHAN.
Gain Code

Voltage Range*
(V)

0

0–20

1

0–10

2

0–5

3

0–4

4

0–2.5

5

0–2

6

0–1.25

7

0–1

* Applies to RCM3700 Prototyping
Board.
RETURN VALUE

0 if successful.
-1 if address is invalid or out of range.
-2 if there is no valid ID block.
SEE ALSO
anaInEEWr, anaInCalib

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int anaInEEWr(unsigned int channel, int opmode
unsigned int gaincode);
Writes the calibration constants, gain, and offset for an input based from global tables to designated positions in the simulated EEPROM area of the flash memory. The constants are stored in the top 2K of the
reserved user block memory area 0x1C00–0x1FFF. Depending on the flash size, the following macros
can be used to identify the starting address for these locations.
ADC_CALIB_ADDRS, address start of single-ended analog input channels
ADC_CALIB_ADDRD, address start of differential analog input channels
ADC_CALIB_ADDRM, address start of milliamp analog input channels
NOTE: This function cannot be run in RAM.
PARAMETER

channel is the analog input channel number (0 to 7) corresponding to ADC_IN0–ADC_IN7
opmode is the mode of operation:
SINGLE—single-ended input line
DIFF—differential input line
mAMP—milliamp input line
channel

SINGLE

DIFF

mAMP

0

+AIN0

+AIN0 -AIN1

+AIN0*

1

+AIN1

+AIN1 -AIN0*

+AIN1*

2

+AIN2

+AIN2 -AIN3

+AIN2*

3

+AIN3

+AIN3 -AIN2*

+AIN3

4

+AIN4

+AIN4 -AIN5

+AIN4

5

+AIN5

+AIN5 -AIN4*

+AIN5

6

+AIN6

+AIN6 -AIN7*

+AIN6

7

+AIN7

+AIN7 -AIN6*

+AIN7*

ALLCHAN

read all channels for selected opmode

* Not accessible on RCM3700 Prototyping Board.

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gaincode is the gain code of 0 to 7. The gaincode parameter is ignored when channel is ALLCHAN.
Gain Code

Voltage Range*
(V)

0

0–20

1

0–10

2

0–5

3

0–4

4

0–2.5

5

0–2

6

0–1.25

7

0–1

* Applies to RCM3700 Prototyping
Board.
RETURN VALUE

0 if successful
-1 if address is invalid or out of range.
-2 if there is no valid ID block.
-3 if there is an error writing to flash memory.
SEE ALSO
anaInEEWr, anaInCalib

void digConfig(char statemask);
Configures channels PIO0 to PIO3 on the A/D converter to allow them to be used as digital I/O via
header JP4 on the RCM3700 Prototyping Board.
Remember to execute the brdInit function before calling this function to prevent a runtime error.
PARAMETER

statemask is a bitwise mask representing JP4 channels 1 to 4. Use logic 0 for inputs and logic 1 for
outputs in these bit positions:
bits 7–5—0
bit 4—JP4:4
bit 3—JP4:3
bit 2—JP4:2
bit 1—JP4:1
bit 0—0
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
digOut, digIn

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void digOut(int channel, int state);
Writes a state to a digital output channel on header JP4 of the RCM3700 Prototyping Board. The PIO0 to
PIO3 channels on the A/D converter chip are accessed via header JP4 on the RCM3700 Prototyping
Board.
A runtime error will occur if the brdInit function was not executed before calling this function or if
the channel is out of range.
PARAMETERS

channel is channel 1 to 4 for JP4:1 to JP4:4
state is a logic state of 0 or 1
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
brdInit, digIn

int digIn(int channel);
Reads the state of a digital input channel on header JP4 of the RCM3700 Prototyping Board. The PIO0 to
PIO3 channels on the A/D converter chip are accessed via header JP4 on the RCM3700 Prototyping
Board.
A runtime error will occur if the brdInit function was not executed before calling this function or if
the channel is out of range.
PARAMETERS

channel is channel 1 to 4 for JP4:1 to JP4:4
state is a logic state of 0 or 1
RETURN VALUE

The logic state of the input (0 or 1).
SEE ALSO
brdInit, digOut

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5.2.3 Digital I/O
The RCM3700 was designed to interface with other systems, and so there are no drivers
written specifically for the I/O. The general Dynamic C read and write functions allow
you to customize the parallel I/O to meet your specific needs. For example, use
WrPortI(PEDDR, &PEDDRShadow, 0x00);

to set all the Port E bits as inputs, or use
WrPortI(PEDDR, &PEDDRShadow, 0xFF);

to set all the Port E bits as outputs.
When using the external I/O bus on the Rabbit 3000 chip, add the line
#define PORTA_AUX_IO

// required to enable external I/O bus

to the beginning of any programs using the external I/O bus.
The sample programs in the Dynamic C SAMPLES/RCM3700 and the SAMPLES/RCM3720
folders provide further examples.

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5.2.4 Serial Communication Drivers
Library files included with Dynamic C provide a full range of serial communications support. The RS232.LIB library provides a set of circular-buffer-based serial functions. The
PACKET.LIB library provides packet-based serial functions where packets can be delimited
by the 9th bit, by transmission gaps, or with user-defined special characters. Both libraries
provide blocking functions, which do not return until they are finished transmitting or
receiving, and nonblocking functions, which must be called repeatedly until they are finished, allowing other functions to be performed between calls. For more information, see
the Dynamic C Function Reference Manual and Technical Note TN213, Rabbit Serial
Port Software.
5.2.5 Serial Flash
The serial flash drivers are located in the LIB\SerialFlash folder. Complete information on these function calls is provided in the Dynamic C Function Reference Manual.
5.2.6 TCP/IP Drivers
The TCP/IP drivers are located in the LIB\TCPIP folder. Complete information on these
libraries and the TCP/IP functions is provided in the Dynamic C TCP/IP User’s Manual.

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5.3 Upgrading Dynamic C
Dynamic C patches that focus on bug fixes are available from time to time. Check the Web
site www.rabbit.com/support/ for the latest patches, workarounds, and bug fixes.
The default installation of a patch or bug fix is to install the file in a directory (folder) different from that of the original Dynamic C installation. Rabbit recommends using a different directory so that you can verify the operation of the patch without overwriting the
existing Dynamic C installation. If you have made any changes to the BIOS or to libraries,
or if you have programs in the old directory (folder), make these same changes to the
BIOS or libraries in the new directory containing the patch. Do not simply copy over an
entire file since you may overwrite a bug fix; of course, you may copy over any programs
you have written.
5.3.1 Extras
Dynamic C installations are designed for use with the board they are included with, and
are included at no charge as part of our low-cost kits.
Starting with Dynamic C version 9.60, Dynamic C includes the popular µC/OS-II realtime operating system, point-to-point protocol (PPP), FAT file system, RabbitWeb, and
other select libraries. Rabbit also offers for purchase the Rabbit Embedded Security Pack
featuring the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and a specific Advanced Encryption Standard
(AES) library.
In addition to the Web-based technical support included at no extra charge, a one-year
telephone-based technical support subscription is also available for purchase.
Visit our Web site at www.rabbit.com for further information and complete documentation.
5.3.1.1 Featured Application Kit

The Secure Embedded Web Application Kit includes three Dynamic C modules that are
bundled together facilitates the rapid development of secure Web browser interfaces for
embedded system control.
• Dynamic C FAT file system module.
• Dynamic C RabbitWeb module.
• Dynamic C Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) module.
Appendix E provides additional information about the Secure Embedded Web Application
Kit.

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6. USING THE TCP/IP FEATURES
6.1 TCP/IP Connections
Programming and development can be done with the RCM3700 modules without connecting the Ethernet port to a network. However, if you will be running the sample programs
that use the Ethernet capability or will be doing Ethernet-enabled development, you
should connect the RCM3700 module’s Ethernet port at this time.
Before proceeding you will need to have the following items.
• If you don’t have Ethernet access, you will need at least a 10Base-T Ethernet card
(available from your favorite computer supplier) installed in a PC.
• Two RJ-45 straight through Ethernet cables and a hub, or an RJ-45 crossover Ethernet
cable.
The Ethernet cables and a 10Base-T Ethernet hub are available from Rabbit in a TCP/IP
tool kit. More information is available at www.rabbit.com.
1. Connect the AC adapter and the programming cable as shown in Chapter 2, “Getting
Started.”
2. Ethernet Connections
There are four options for connecting the RCM3700 module to a network for development and runtime purposes. The first two options permit total freedom of action in
selecting network addresses and use of the “network,” as no action can interfere with
other users. We recommend one of these options for initial development.
• No LAN — The simplest alternative for desktop development. Connect the RCM3700
module’s Ethernet port directly to the PC’s network interface card using an RJ-45
crossover cable. A crossover cable is a special cable that flips some connections
between the two connectors and permits direct connection of two client systems. A
standard RJ-45 network cable will not work for this purpose.
• Micro-LAN — Another simple alternative for desktop development. Use a small
Ethernet 10Base-T hub and connect both the PC’s network interface card and the
RCM3700 module’s Ethernet port to it using standard network cables.

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The following options require more care in address selection and testing actions, as
conflicts with other users, servers and systems can occur:
• LAN — Connect the RCM3700 module’s Ethernet port to an existing LAN, preferably
one to which the development PC is already connected. You will need to obtain IP
addressing information from your network administrator.
• WAN — The RCM3700 is capable of direct connection to the Internet and other Wide
Area Networks, but exceptional care should be used with IP address settings and all
network-related programming and development. We recommend that development and
debugging be done on a local network before connecting a RabbitCore system to the
Internet.
TIP: Checking and debugging the initial setup on a micro-LAN is recommended before
connecting the system to a LAN or WAN.

The PC running Dynamic C does not need to be the PC with the Ethernet card.
3. Apply Power
Plug in the AC adapter. The RCM3700 module and Prototyping Board are now ready to
be used.

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6.2 TCP/IP Primer on IP Addresses
Obtaining IP addresses to interact over an existing, operating, network can involve a number of complications, and must usually be done with cooperation from your ISP and/or
network systems administrator. For this reason, it is suggested that the user begin instead
by using a direct connection between a PC and the RCM3700 using an Ethernet crossover
cable or a simple arrangement with a hub. (A crossover cable should not be confused with
regular straight through cables.)
In order to set up this direct connection, you will have to use a PC without networking, or
disconnect a PC from the corporate network, or install a second Ethernet adapter and set
up a separate private network attached to the second Ethernet adapter. Disconnecting your
PC from the corporate network may be easy or nearly impossible, depending on how it is
set up. If your PC boots from the network or is dependent on the network for some or all
of its disks, then it probably should not be disconnected. If a second Ethernet adapter is
used, be aware that Windows TCP/IP will send messages to one adapter or the other,
depending on the IP address and the binding order in Microsoft products. Thus you should
have different ranges of IP addresses on your private network from those used on the corporate network. If both networks service the same IP address, then Windows may send a
packet intended for your private network to the corporate network. A similar situation will
take place if you use a dial-up line to send a packet to the Internet. Windows may try to
send it via the local Ethernet network if it is also valid for that network.
The following IP addresses are set aside for local networks and are not allowed on the
Internet: 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255, 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255, and 192.168.0.0 to
192.168.255.255.
The RCM3700 uses a 10/100-compatible Ethernet connection with a 10Base-T interface,
which is the most common scheme. The RJ-45 connectors are similar to U.S. style telephone connectors, except they are larger and have 8 contacts.
An alternative to the direct connection using a crossover cable is a direct connection using
a hub. The hub relays packets received on any port to all of the ports on the hub. Hubs are
low in cost and are readily available. The RCM3700 uses 10 Mbps Ethernet, so the hub or
Ethernet adapter must be either a 10 Mbps unit or a 10/100 unit that adapts to 10 Mbps.
In a corporate setting where the Internet is brought in via a high-speed line, there are typically machines between the outside Internet and the internal network. These machines
include a combination of proxy servers and firewalls that filter and multiplex Internet traffic. In the configuration below, the RCM3700 could be given a fixed address so any of the
computers on the local network would be able to contact it. It may be possible to configure
the firewall or proxy server to allow hosts on the Internet to directly contact the controller,
but it would probably be easier to place the controller directly on the external network outside of the firewall. This avoids some configuration complications by sacrificing some
security.

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Hub(s)
T1 in
Adapter

Firewall
Proxy
Server

Ethernet

Network

Ethernet

Typical Corporate Network

RCM3700
System

If your system administrator can give you an Ethernet cable along with its IP address, the
netmask and the gateway address, then you may be able to run the sample programs without having to setup a direct connection between your computer and the RCM3700. You
will also need the IP address of the nameserver, the name or IP address of your mail
server, and your domain name for some of the sample programs.

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6.2.1 IP Addresses Explained
IP (Internet Protocol) addresses are expressed as 4 decimal numbers separated by periods,
for example:
216.103.126.155
10.1.1.6
Each decimal number must be between 0 and 255. The total IP address is a 32-bit number
consisting of the 4 bytes expressed as shown above. A local network uses a group of adjacent IP addresses. There are always 2N IP addresses in a local network. The netmask (also
called subnet mask) determines how many IP addresses belong to the local network. The
netmask is also a 32-bit address expressed in the same form as the IP address. An example
netmask is:
255.255.255.0
This netmask has 8 zero bits in the least significant portion, and this means that 28
addresses are a part of the local network. Applied to the IP address above
(216.103.126.155), this netmask would indicate that the following IP addresses belong to
the local network:
216.103.126.0
216.103.126.1
216.103.126.2
etc.
216.103.126.254
216.103.126.255
The lowest and highest address are reserved for special purposes. The lowest address
(216.102.126.0) is used to identify the local network. The highest address
(216.102.126.255) is used as a broadcast address. Usually one other address is used for the
address of the gateway out of the network. This leaves 256 - 3 = 253 available IP
addresses for the example given.

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6.2.2 How IP Addresses are Used
The actual hardware connection via an Ethernet uses Ethernet adapter addresses (also
called MAC addresses). These are 48-bit addresses and are unique for every Ethernet
adapter manufactured. In order to send a packet to another computer, given the IP address
of the other computer, it is first determined if the packet needs to be sent directly to the
other computer or to the gateway. In either case, there is an Ethernet address on the local
network to which the packet must be sent. A table is maintained to allow the protocol
driver to determine the MAC address corresponding to a particular IP address. If the table
is empty, the MAC address is determined by sending an Ethernet broadcast packet to all
devices on the local network asking the device with the desired IP address to answer with
its MAC address. In this way, the table entry can be filled in. If no device answers, then
the device is nonexistent or inoperative, and the packet cannot be sent.
Some IP address ranges are reserved for use on internal networks, and can be allocated
freely as long as no two internal hosts have the same IP address. These internal IP
addresses are not routed to the Internet, and any internal hosts using one of these reserved
IP addresses cannot communicate on the external Internet without being connected to a
host that has a valid Internet IP address. The host would either translate the data, or it
would act as a proxy.
Each RCM3700 RabbitCore module has its own unique MAC address, which consists of
the prefix 0090C2 followed by a code that is unique to each RCM3700 module. For example, a MAC address might be 0090C2C002C0.
TIP: You can always obtain the MAC address on your board by running the sample program DISPLAY_MAC.C from the SAMPLES\TCPIP folder.

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6.2.3 Dynamically Assigned Internet Addresses
In many instances, devices on a network do not have fixed IP addresses. This is the case
when, for example, you are assigned an IP address dynamically by your dial-up Internet
service provider (ISP) or when you have a device that provides your IP addresses using
the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). The RCM3700 modules can use such
IP addresses to send and receive packets on the Internet, but you must take into account
that this IP address may only be valid for the duration of the call or for a period of time,
and could be a private IP address that is not directly accessible to others on the Internet.
These addresses can be used to perform some Internet tasks such as sending e-mail or
browsing the Web, but it is more difficult to participate in conversations that originate
elsewhere on the Internet. If you want to find out this dynamically assigned IP address,
under Windows 98 you can run the winipcfg program while you are connected and look
at the interface used to connect to the Internet.
Many networks use IP addresses that are assigned using DHCP. When your computer
comes up, and periodically after that, it requests its networking information from a DHCP
server. The DHCP server may try to give you the same address each time, but a fixed IP
address is usually not guaranteed.
If you are not concerned about accessing the RCM3700 from the Internet, you can place
the RCM3700 on the internal network using an IP address assigned either statically or
through DHCP.

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6.3 Placing Your Device on the Network
In many corporate settings, users are isolated from the Internet by a firewall and/or a
proxy server. These devices attempt to secure the company from unauthorized network
traffic, and usually work by disallowing traffic that did not originate from inside the network. If you want users on the Internet to communicate with your RCM3700, you have
several options. You can either place the RCM3700 directly on the Internet with a real
Internet address or place it behind the firewall. If you place the RCM3700 behind the firewall, you need to configure the firewall to translate and forward packets from the Internet
to the RCM3700.

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6.4 Running TCP/IP Sample Programs
We have provided a number of sample programs demonstrating various uses of TCP/IP for
networking embedded systems. These programs require you to connect your PC and the
RCM3700 board together on the same network. This network can be a local private network (preferred for initial experimentation and debugging), or a connection via the Internet.
RCM3700
System

User’s PC
Ethernet
crossover
cable
Direct Connection
(network of 2 computers)

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System

Ethernet
cables
To additional
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6.4.1 How to Set IP Addresses in the Sample Programs
With the introduction of Dynamic C 7.30 we have taken steps to make it easier to run
many of our sample programs. You will see a TCPCONFIG macro. This macro tells
Dynamic C to select your configuration from a list of default configurations. You will
have three choices when you encounter a sample program with the TCPCONFIG macro.
1. You can replace the TCPCONFIG macro with individual MY_IP_ADDRESS, MY_NETMASK, MY_GATEWAY, and MY_NAMESERVER macros in each program.
2. You can leave TCPCONFIG at the usual default of 1, which will set the IP configurations
to 10.10.6.100, the netmask to 255.255.255.0, and the nameserver and gateway
to 10.10.6.1. If you would like to change the default values, for example, to use an IP
address of 10.1.1.2 for the RCM3700 board, and 10.1.1.1 for your PC, you can edit
the values in the section that directly follows the “General Configuration” comment in
the TCP_CONFIG.LIB library. You will find this library in the LIB\TCPIP directory.
3. You can create a CUSTOM_CONFIG.LIB library and use a TCPCONFIG value greater
than 100. Instructions for doing this are at the beginning of the TCP_CONFIG.LIB
library in the LIB\TCPIP directory.
There are some other “standard” configurations for TCPCONFIG that let you select different features such as DHCP. Their values are documented at the top of the TCP_CONFIG.LIB library in the LIB\TCPIP directory. More information is available in the
Dynamic C TCP/IP User’s Manual.

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6.4.2 How to Set Up your Computer for Direct Connect
Follow these instructions to set up your PC or notebook. Check with your administrator if
you are unable to change the settings as described here since you may need administrator
privileges. The instructions are specifically for Windows 2000, but the interface is similar
for other versions of Windows.
TIP: If you are using a PC that is already on a network, you will disconnect the PC from
that network to run these sample programs. Write down the existing settings before
changing them to facilitate restoring them when you are finished with the sample programs and reconnect your PC to the network.

1. Go to the control panel (Start > Settings > Control Panel), and then double-click the
Network icon.
2. Select the network interface card used for the Ethernet interface you intend to use (e.g.,
TCP/IP Xircom Credit Card Network Adapter) and click on the “Properties” button.
Depending on which version of Windows your PC is running, you may have to select
the “Local Area Connection” first, and then click on the “Properties” button to bring up
the Ethernet interface dialog. Then “Configure” your interface card for a “10Base-T
Half-Duplex” or an “Auto-Negotiation” connection on the “Advanced” tab.
NOTE: Your network interface card will likely have a different name.

3. Now select the IP Address tab, and check Specify an IP Address, or select TCP/IP and
click on “Properties” to assign an IP address to your computer (this will disable “obtain
an IP address automatically”):
IP Address : 10.10.6.101
Netmask : 255.255.255.0
Default gateway : 10.10.6.1

4. Click  or  to exit the various dialog boxes.
RCM3700
System

IP 10.10.6.101
Netmask

255.255.255.0
User’s PC
Ethernet
crossover
cable

Direct Connection PC to RCM3700 Board

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6.5 Run the PINGME.C Sample Program
Connect the crossover cable from your computer’s Ethernet port to the RCM3700 board’s
RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Open this sample program from the SAMPLES\TCPIP\ICMP
folder, compile the program, and start it running under Dynamic C. When the program
starts running, the green LINK light on the RCM3700 module should be on to indicate an
Ethernet connection is made. (Note: If the LNK light does not light, you may not be using
a crossover cable, or if you are using a hub perhaps the power is off on the hub.)
The next step is to ping the board from your PC. This can be done by bringing up the MSDOS window and running the pingme program:
ping 10.10.6.100

or by Start > Run
and typing the entry
ping 10.10.6.100

Notice that the yellow ACT light flashes on the RCM3700 module while the ping is taking
place, and indicates the transfer of data. The ping routine will ping the board four times
and write a summary message on the screen describing the operation.

6.6 Running Additional Sample Programs With Direct Connect
The sample programs discussed here are in the Dynamic C SAMPLES\RCM3700\TCPIP\
and the SAMPLES\RCM3720\TCPIP\ folders.
The program BROWSELED.C demonstrates how to make the RCM3700 board be a Web
server. Two “LEDs” are created on the Web page, along with two buttons to toggle them.
Users can change the status of the lights from the Web browser. The LEDs on the Prototyping Board match the ones on the Web page. As long as you have not modified the
TCPCONFIG 1 macro in the sample program, enter the following server address in your
Web browser to bring up the Web page served by the sample program.
http://10.10.6.100.

Otherwise use the TCP/IP settings you entered in the TCP_CONFIG.LIB library.
The optional LCD/keypad module (see Appendix C) must be plugged in to the RCM3700
Prototyping Board when using this sample program. The sample program MBOXDEMO.C
implements a Web server that allows e-mail messages to be entered and then shown on the
LCD/keypad module. The keypad allows the user to scroll within messages, flip to other
e-mails, mark messages as read, and delete e-mails. When a new e-mail arrives, an LED
(on the Prototyping Board and LCD/keypad module) turns on, then turns back off once the
message has been marked as read. A log of all e-mail actions is kept, and can be displayed
in the Web browser. All current e-mails can also be read with the Web browser.
The sample program PINGLED.C demonstrates ICMP by pinging a remote host. It will
flash LEDs DS1 and DS2 on the Prototyping Board when a ping is sent and received.

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The sample program SMTP.C allows you to send an e-mail when a switch on the Prototyping Board is pressed. Follow the instructions included with the sample program. LED DS1
on the Prototyping Board will light up when sending e-mail. Note that pin PB7 is connected to both switch S2 and to the external I/O bus on the Prototyping Board, and so
switch S2 should not be used with Ethernet operations.
6.6.1 RabbitWeb Sample Programs
You will need to have the Dynamic C RabbitWeb module installed before you run the
sample programs described in this section. The sample programs can be found in the SAMPLES\RCM3700\TCPIP\RABBITWEB folder.
• BLINKLEDS.C—This program demonstrates a basic example to change the rate at
which the DS1 and DS2 LEDs on the RCM3700 Prototyping Board or the RCM3720
Prototyping Board blink.
• DOORMONITOR.C—The optional LCD/keypad module (see Appendix C) must be plugged
in to the RCM3700 Prototyping Board when using this sample program. This program
demonstrates adding and monitoring passwords entered via the LCD/keypad module.
• HANGMAN_GAME.C—This sample program based on the children's hangman word
guessing game demonstrates some RabbitWeb capabilities using the RCM3720 Prototyping Board.
• LEDS_CHECKBOX.C—This sample program provides a bare-bones sample of using
some RabbitWeb features to control digital I/O using the RCM3720 Prototyping Board.
• SPRINKLER.C—This program demonstrates how to schedule times for the digital outputs in a 24-hour period using the RCM3700 Prototyping Board or the RCM3720
Prototyping Board.
• TEMPERATURE.C—This program demonstrates the use of a thermistor with the
RCM3700 Prototyping Board to measure temperature, and it also demonstrates some
simple #web variable registration along with the authentication features. An e-mail
message will be sent if the current temperature exceeds the minimum or maximum limits set by the user.
Before running this sample program, you will have to install the thermistor included in
the RCM3700 Development Kit at location J7 on the RCM3700 Prototyping Board,
which is connected to analog input THERM_IN7.

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6.6.2 Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Sample Programs
You will need to have the Dynamic C SSL module installed before you run the sample
programs described in this section. The sample programs can be found in the SAMPLES\
RCM3700\TCPIP\SSL folder.
Before running these sample programs, you will have to create an SSL certificate. The
SSL walkthrough in the online documentation for the Dynamic C SSL module explains
how to do this.
• SSL_BROWSELED.C—This program demonstrates a basic controller running a Web
page. Two “LEDs” are created on the Web page, along with two buttons to toggle them.
Users can change the status of the lights from the Web browser. The LEDs on the Prototyping Board match the ones on the Web page. As long as you have not modified the
TCPCONFIG 1 macro in the sample program, enter the following server address in your
Web browser to bring up the Web page served by the sample program.
http://10.10.6.100

Otherwise use the TCP/IP settings you entered in the TCP_CONFIG.LIB library.
• SSL_MBOXDEMO.C—Implements a Web server that allows e-mail messages to be
entered and then shown on the LCD/keypad module. The keypad allows the user to
scroll within messages, flip to other e-mails, mark messages as read, and delete e-mails.
When a new e-mail arrives, an LED (on the Prototyping Board and LCD/keypad
module) turns on, then turns back off once the message has been marked as read. A log
of all e-mail actions is kept, and can be displayed in the Web browser. All current emails can also be read with the Web browser.
6.6.3 Dynamic C FAT File System, RabbitWeb, and SSL Modules
The Dynamic C FAT File System, RabbitWeb, and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) modules
have been integrated into a sample program for the RCM3700. The sample program
requires that you have installed the Dynamic C FAT File System, RabbitWeb, and SSL
modules. Visit our Web site at www.rabbit.com or contact your Rabbit sales representative
or authorized distributor for further information on these Dynamic C modules.
NOTE: These sample programs will work only on the RCM3700 and the RCM3720, but
not the RCM3710. The RCM3700 RabbitCore modules do not support the download
manager portion of the sample program.
TIP: Before running any of the sample programs described in this section, you should
look at and run sample programs for the TCP/IP ZSERVER.LIB library, the FAT file
system, RabbitWeb, SSL, the download manager, and HTTP upload to become more
familiar with their operation.

The INTEGRATION.C sample program in the SAMPLES\RCM3700\Module_Integration
and the SAMPLES\RCM3720\Module_Integration folders demonstrate the use of the
TCP/IP ZSERVER.LIB library and FAT file system functionality with RabbitWeb
dynamic HTML content, all secured using SSL. The sample program also supports
dynamic updates of both the application and its resources using the Rabbit Download
Manager (DLM) and HTTP upload capability, respectively—note that neither of these
currently supports SSL security.
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Before you run the INTEGRATION.C sample program, you will first need to format and
partition the serial flash. Find the FMT_DEVICE.C sample program in the Dynamic C
SAMPLES\FileSystem folder. Open this sample program with the File > Open menu,
then compile and run it by pressing F9. FMT_DEVICE.C formats the serial flash for use
with the FAT file system. If the serial flash is already formatted, FMT_DEVICE.C gives
you the option of erasing the serial flash and reformatting it with a single large partition.
This erasure does not check for non-FAT partitions and will destroy all existing partitions.
Next, run the INTEGRATION_FAT_SETUP.C sample program in the Dynamic C
SAMPLES\RCM3700\Module_Integration folder. Open this sample program with the
File > Open menu, then compile and run it by pressing F9. INTEGRATION_FAT_
SETUP.C will copy some files into the FAT file system via #ximport.
The last step to complete before you can run the INTEGRATION.C sample program is to
create an SSL certificate. The SSL walkthrough in the online documentation for the
Dynamic C SSL module explains how to do this.
Now you are ready to run the INTEGRATION.C sample program in the Dynamic C
SAMPLES\RCM3700\Module_Integration folder. Open this sample program with the
File > Open menu, then compile and run it by pressing F9.
NOTE: Since HTTP upload and the Dynamic C SSL module currently do not work
together, compiling the INTEGRATION.C sample program will generate a serious
warning. Ignore the warning because we are not using HTTP upload over SSL. A
macro (HTTP_UPLOAD_SSL_SUPRESS_WARNING) is available to suppress the
warning message.

Open a Web browser, and browse to the device using the IP address from the TCP_
CONFIG.LIB library or the URL you assigned to the device. The humidity monitor will
be displayed in your Web browser. This page is accessible via plain HTTP or over SSLsecured HTTPS. Click on the administrator link to bring up the admin page, which is
secured automatically using SSL with a user name and a password. Use myadmin for user
name and use myadmin for the password.
The admin page demonstrates some RabbitWeb capabilities and provides access to the
HTTP upload page. Click the upload link to bring up the HTTP upload page, which allows
you to choose new files for both the humidity monitor and the admin page. If your browser
prompts you again for your user name and password, they are the same as before.
Note that the upload page is a static page included in the program flash, and can only be
updated by recompiling and downloading the application. This way, the page is protected
so that you cannot accidentally change it, possibly restricting yourself from performing
future updates. If you wish, you may place the upload page into the FAT file system to
allow the upload page to be updated.
To try out the update capability, click the upload link on the admin page and choose a
simple text file to replace monitor.ztm. Open another browser window and load the
main Web page. You will see that your text file has replaced the humidity monitor. To
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restore the monitor, go back to the other window, click back to go to the upload page
again, and choose HUMIDITY_MONITOR.ZHTML to replace monitor.ztm, and click
Upload.
When you refresh the page in your browser, you will see that the page has been restored.
You have successfully updated and restored your application's files remotely!
When you are finished with the INTEGRATION.C sample program, you need to follow a
special shutdown procedure before powering off to prevent any possible corruption of the
FAT file system. Press and hold switch S1 on the Prototyping Board until LED DS1 blinks
rapidly to indicate that it is now safe to turn the RCM3700 off. This procedure can be
modified by the user to provide other application-specific shutdown tasks.

6.7 Where Do I Go From Here?
NOTE: If you purchased your RCM3700 through a distributor or through a Rabbit partner,
contact the distributor or partner first for technical support.

If there are any problems at this point:
• Use the Dynamic C Help menu to get further assistance with Dynamic C.
• Check the Rabbit Technical Bulletin Board and forums at www.rabbit.com/support/bb/
and at www.rabbit.com/forums/.
• Use the Technical Support e-mail form at www.rabbit.com/support/.
If the sample programs ran fine, you are now ready to go on.
Additional sample programs are described in the Dynamic C TCP/IP User’s Manual.
Please refer to the Dynamic C TCP/IP User’s Manual to develop your own applications.
An Introduction to TCP/IP provides background information on TCP/IP, and is available
on the CD and on our Web site.

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APPENDIX A. RCM3700 SPECIFICATIONS
Appendix A provides the specifications for the RCM3700, and
describes the conformal coating.

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A.1 Electrical and Mechanical Characteristics
Figure A-1 shows the mechanical dimensions for the RCM3700.

Figure A-1. RCM3700 Dimensions

NOTE: All measurements are in inches followed by millimeters enclosed in parentheses.
All dimensions have a manufacturing tolerance of ±0.01" (0.2 mm).

The mounting holes shown in Figure A-1 were introduced in 2009. RCM3700 RabbitCore
modules sold before 2009 do not have these mounting holes.

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0.55
(14)

0.16
(4)

0.04
(1)

It is recommended that you allow for an “exclusion zone” of 0.04" (1 mm) around the
RCM3700 in all directions when the RCM3700 is incorporated into an assembly that
includes other printed circuit boards. An “exclusion zone” of 0.16" (4 mm) is recommended below the RCM3700 when the RCM3700 is plugged into another assembly using
the shortest connectors for header J1. Figure A-2 shows this “exclusion zone.”

2.950
(74.9)

0.04
(1)

0.04
(1)

0.04
(1)

0.55
(14)

0.16
(4)

Exclusion
Zone

1.200
(30.5)

0.04
(1)

0.04
(1)

Figure A-2. RCM3700 “Exclusion Zone”

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Table A-1 lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications for the RCM3700.
Table A-1. RabbitCore RCM3700 Specifications
Parameter

RCM3700

RCM3710

RCM3720

Low-EMI Rabbit 3000® at 22.1 MHz

Microprocessor
Ethernet Port

10/100-compatible with 10Base-T interface, RJ-45, 2 LEDs

Flash Memory

512K

256K

512K

SRAM

512K

128K

256K

Serial Flash Memory

1Mbyte
Connection for user-supplied backup battery
(to support RTC and SRAM)

Backup Battery

33 parallel digital I/0 lines:
• 31 configurable I/O
• 2 fixed outputs

General-Purpose I/O
Additional I/O
External I/O Bus

Reset
Can be configured for 8 data lines and
5 address lines (shared with parallel I/O lines), plus I/O read/write
Four 3.3 V CMOS-compatible ports configurable as:

Serial Ports

• 4 asynchronous serial ports (with IrDA) or
• 3 clocked serial ports (SPI) plus 1 HDLC (with IrDA) or
• 1 clocked serial port (SPI) plus 2 HDLC serial ports (with IrDA)

Serial Rate
Slave Interface

Maximum asynchronous baud rate = CLK/8
A slave port allows the RCM3700 to be used as an intelligent peripheral
device slaved to a master processor, which may either be another Rabbit
3000 or any other type of processor

Real-Time Clock
Timers

Yes
Ten 8-bit timers (6 cascadable, 3 reserved for internal peripherals),
one 10-bit timer with 2 match registers

Watchdog/Supervisor

Yes
4 PWM output channels with 10-bit free-running counter
and priority interrupts

Pulse-Width Modulators

2-channel input capture can be used to time input signals from various
port pins
Input Capture/
Quadrature Decoder

• 1 quadrature decoder unit accepts inputs from external incremental
encoder modules or

• 1 quadrature decoder unit shared with 2 PWM channels
Power
Operating Temperature
Humidity

4.75–5.25 V DC
100 mA @ 22.1 MHz, 5 V; 78 mA @ 11.05 MHz, 5 V
–40°C to +70°C
5% to 95%, noncondensing

Connectors

One 2 x 20, 0.1" pitch

Board Size

1.20" × 2.95" × 0.98"
(30 mm × 75 mm × 25 mm)

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A.1.1 Headers
The RCM3700 uses one header at J1 for physical connection to other boards. J1 is a
2 × 20 SMT header with a 0.1" pin spacing.
Figure A-3 shows the layout of another board for the RCM3700 to be plugged into. These
values are relative to the designated fiducial or mounting hole (reference point).

Figure A-3. User Board Footprint for RCM3700

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A.2 Bus Loading
You must pay careful attention to bus loading when designing an interface to the
RCM3700. This section provides bus loading information for external devices.
Table A-2 lists the capacitance for the various RCM3700 I/O ports.
Table A-2. Capacitance of Rabbit 3000 I/O Ports
I/O Ports

Input
Capacitance
(pF)

Output
Capacitance
(pF)

12

14

Parallel Ports A to G

Table A-3 lists the external capacitive bus loading for the various RCM3700 output ports.
Be sure to add the loads for the devices you are using in your custom system and verify
that they do not exceed the values in Table A-3.
Table A-3. External Capacitive Bus Loading -40°C to +85°C
Output Port
All I/O lines with clock
doubler enabled

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(MHz)

Maximum External
Capacitive Loading (pF)

22.1

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Figure A-4 shows a typical timing diagram for the Rabbit 3000 microprocessor external
I/O read and write cycles.
External I/O Read (one programmed wait state)
T1

Tw

T2

CLK
A[15:0]

valid
Tadr

/CSx
/IOCSx

TCSx

TCSx

TIOCSx

TIOCSx

/IORD

TIORD

TIORD

/BUFEN

TBUFEN
Tsetup

TBUFEN

D[7:0]

valid
Thold

External I/O Write (one programmed wait state)
T1

Tw

T2

CLK
A[15:0]

valid
Tadr

/CSx
/IOCSx

TCSx

TCSx

TIOCSx

TIOCSx

/IOWR
/BUFEN
D[7:0]

TIOWR

TIOWR

TBUFEN

TBUFEN
valid
TDHZV

TDVHZ

Figure A-4. I/O Read and Write Cycles—No Extra Wait States

NOTE: /IOCSx can be programmed to be active low (default) or active high.

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Table A-4 lists the delays in gross memory access time.
Table A-4. Data and Clock Delays VIN ±10%, Temp, -40°C–+85°C (maximum)
Clock to Address Output Delay
(ns)
30 pF

60 pF

90 pF

Data Setup
Time Delay
(ns)

6

8

11

1

VIN

3.3 V

Spectrum Spreader Delay
(ns)
Normal

Strong

no dbl/dbl

no dbl/dbl

3/4.5

4.5/9

The measurements are taken at the 50% points under the following conditions.
• T = -40°C to 85°C, V = VDD ±10%
• Internal clock to nonloaded CLK pin delay  1 ns @ 85°C/3.0 V
The clock to address output delays are similar, and apply to the following delays.
• Tadr, the clock to address delay
• TCSx, the clock to memory chip select delay
• TIOCSx, the clock to I/O chip select delay
• TIORD, the clock to I/O read strobe delay
• TIOWR, the clock to I/O write strobe delay
• TBUFEN, the clock to I/O buffer enable delay
The data setup time delays are similar for both Tsetup and Thold.
When the spectrum spreader is enabled with the clock doubler, every other clock cycle is
shortened (sometimes lengthened) by a maximum amount given in the table above. The
shortening takes place by shortening the high part of the clock. If the doubler is not
enabled, then every clock is shortened during the low part of the clock period. The maximum shortening for a pair of clocks combined is shown in the table.
Technical Note TN227, Interfacing External I/O with Rabbit 2000/3000 Designs, contains suggestions for interfacing I/O devices to the Rabbit 3000 microprocessors.

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A.3 Rabbit 3000 DC Characteristics
Table A-5. Rabbit 3000 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol

Parameter

Maximum Rating

TA

Operating Temperature

-55° to +85°C

TS

Storage Temperature

-65° to +150°C

Maximum Input Voltage:

• Oscillator Buffer Input
• 5-V-tolerant I/O
VDD

Maximum Operating Voltage

VDD + 0.5 V
5.5 V
3.6 V

Stresses beyond those listed in Table A-5 may cause permanent damage. The ratings are
stress ratings only, and functional operation of the Rabbit 3000 chip at these or any other
conditions beyond those indicated in this section is not implied. Exposure to the absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect the reliability of the Rabbit
3000 chip.
Table A-6 outlines the DC characteristics for the Rabbit 3000 at 3.3 V over the recommended operating temperature range from TA = –55°C to +85°C, VDD = 3.0 V to 3.6 V.
Table A-6. 3.3 Volt DC Characteristics
Symbol

Parameter

Test Conditions

Min

Typ

Max

Units

3.3

3.6

V

VDD

Supply Voltage

3.0

VIH

High-Level Input Voltage

2.0

VIL

Low-Level Input Voltage

VOH

High-Level Output Voltage

IOH = 6.8 mA,
VDD = VDD (min)

VOL

Low-Level Output Voltage

IOL = 6.8 mA,
VDD = VDD (min)

IIH

High-Level Input Current

VIN = VDD,

IIL

Low-Level Input Current

IOZ

0.8
0.7 x
VDD

(absolute worst case, all buffers) VDD = VDD (max)

VIN = VSS,
(absolute worst case, all buffers) VDD = VDD (max)
High-Impedance State
Output Current
(absolute worst case, all buffers)

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VIN = VDD or VSS,
VDD = VDD (max), no pull-up

V

0.4

V

10

µA

-10

-10

V

µA

10

µA

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A.4 I/O Buffer Sourcing and Sinking Limit
Unless otherwise specified, the Rabbit I/O buffers are capable of sourcing and sinking
6.8 mA of current per pin at full AC switching speed. Full AC switching assumes a
22.1 MHz CPU clock and capacitive loading on address and data lines of less than 100 pF
per pin. The absolute maximum operating voltage on all I/O is 5.5 V.
Table A-7 shows the AC and DC output drive limits of the parallel I/O buffers when the
Rabbit 3000 is used in the RCM3700.
Table A-7. I/O Buffer Sourcing and Sinking Capability
Output Drive (Full AC Switching)
Pin Name

All data, address, and I/O
lines with clock doubler
enabled

Sourcing/Sinking Limits
(mA)
Sourcing

Sinking

6.8

6.8

Under certain conditions, you can exceed the limits outlined in Table A-7. See the Rabbit
3000 Microprocessor User’s Manual for additional information.

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A.5 Conformal Coating
The areas around the 32 kHz real-time clock crystal oscillator on RCM3700 RabbitCore
modules without mounting holes have had the Dow Corning silicone-based 1-2620 conformal coating applied. The conformally coated area is shown in Figure A-5. The conformal coating protects these high-impedance circuits from the effects of moisture and
contaminants over time. The new design used on RCM3700 RabbitCore modules with
mounting holes do not need a conformal coating.

Conformally coated
area

Q1

R15
R16

L1

R33

C57

R29

T1

L2

C54 C55

L6

L4

C53

C24
R28

JP1

C58

C23
U11

U1 C25 U3
C19

R31

Y3

C8

L3

C26
R24 R2

R18

RP2

R36

RP1

C49

R7

C27 C28

C32 C30
C33
C34
C18

C35

U8

C14

C10

JP2

U5
R4 R5

C22

C12

C40
C36 Y1
C39
R13
C29

U4

R26

C38
C41

C31

C15

C20

R6

R11 C37
C17

C7

D1

JP3
J2

U6

C21

J3
R34

C16

R27
DS2
R32
R30
DS1

Figure A-5. RCM3700 Areas Receiving Conformal Coating

Any components in the conformally coated area may be replaced using standard soldering
procedures for surface-mounted components. A new conformal coating should then be
applied to offer continuing protection against the effects of moisture and contaminants.
NOTE: For more information on conformal coatings, refer to Technical Note 303, Conformal Coatings.

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A.6 Jumper Configurations
Figure A-6 shows the header locations used to configure the various RCM3700 options
via jumpers.

Figure A-6. Location of RCM3700 Configurable Positions

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Table A-8 lists the configuration options.
Table A-8. RCM3700 Jumper Configurations
Header

JP1

JP2

JP3

Description

Pins Connected

Factory
Default

×

1–2

Normal Mode

2–3

Bank Mode

1–2

128K–256K

RCM3710
RCM3720

2–3

512K

RCM3700

1–2

256K

RCM3710

2–3

512K

RCM3700
RCM3720

Flash Memory Bank Select

SRAM Size

Flash Memory Size

NOTE: The jumper connections are made using 0  surface-mounted resistors.

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APPENDIX B. PROTOTYPING BOARD
Two different Prototyping Boards are available for the
RCM3700 series of RabbitCore modules. The RCM3700 Prototyping Board has power-supply connections and also provides
some basic I/O peripherals (RS-232, RS-485, A/D converter,
IrDA transceiver, LEDs, and switches), as well as a prototyping
area for more advanced hardware development. The RCM3720
Prototyping Board was designed specifically for the Ethernet
Connection Kit, and only has the power-supply connections,
prototyping area, LEDs, switches, and space for an optional
RS-232 chip to be installed.
Either Prototyping Board may be used with the full line of
RCM3700 RabbitCore modules. Appendix B describes the features and accessories for the two prototyping boards.

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The RCM3700 Prototyping Board included in the RCM3700 Development Kit makes it
easy to connect an RCM3700 module to a power supply and a PC workstation for development. It also provides some basic I/O peripherals (RS-232, RS-485, A/D converter,
IrDA transceiver, LEDs, and switches), as well as a prototyping area for more advanced
hardware development.
For the most basic level of evaluation and development, the RCM3700 Prototyping Board
can be used without modification.
As you progress to more sophisticated experimentation and hardware development, modifications and additions can be made to the board without modifying or damaging the
RCM3700 module itself.
The RCM3700 Prototyping Board is shown below in Figure B-1, with its main features
identified.

RS-232
Header

RXC TXC RXE
R8

R7

NC

D4

D2

D0

A1

A3

GND

LED6

LED4

LED2

LED0

/RSTET

+V

D6

+3.3V

D7

D5

D3

D1

A0

A2

GND

GND

LED5

/CS

LED1

LED3

D2

D4

D6

GND

D5

D7

GND

LCD1JC

D3

LCD1JB

D0

CX5

JP7

/CS

NC

NC

NC

NC

NC

NC

R26

JP6

D1

CX3
CX4

UX1

JP5

A1

VBAT

CX2

A1

PD4

SMT Prototyping
Area

R24
C28

+BKLT

PE1

A3

CX1
RP1

JP4

U8

Through-Hole
Prototyping Area

PE5

A2

PG7_RXE

PC0_TXD

GND

PE0
PG6
TXE
PD5

LED6

PC1/PG2

LED4

PF6

LED2

PF5
PF7
PC3/
PG3
PC2
TXC
PE4

+5 V, 3.3 V, and
GND Buses

LCD1JA

GND

PF4

BT1

LDE0

PF1

R15

GND

+5V

/RESET

/RES

LED5

PB0

+V

PA6

PA7
PF0

LED3

1

2

R22
R23
C24
C25

C27
R25

PA6

PA4

PA2

PA0

PF0

PB2

PB4

PB7

PC1/ PF7
PG2 PF5

PC3/PG3

C21
L2
R18 R19
R20

C23

U7

PA5
PB7

R14

LED1

C26

R21

PE5

PD4

GND

/RES

/IOWR
PG7
RXE
C20 PE1

C22

GND

TXE

PA7

PA5

PA3

PA1

PF1

PB0

PB3

PB5

PF4

PF6

PE7

PE4

PE0

PC0_TXD

PC2_TXC

PG6_TXE

/IORD

PD5

VBAT

TCM_SMT_SOCKET

GND

+5V

R13
J5

PA3

PA1

C11

C53

DCIN

U2
C18
U6

C17
U5

+BKLT

C7

PA0

+5V

R12

PB3

PB2

GND

R11

PB5

PB4

L1

C16

/IORD

PE7

+3.3V

C9
U3

U4

PA4 PA2

GND

C6

D2

C13

GND

GND
/IOWR

GND JP2

C4
C3

TXD

–485

+485

C5

RXD

J1

R5

R16

C19

D1

C12

C8
C10

Tx

Rx

JP1

R1
R2
R3
R4

C14
C15

J4

R9

IR1

R6

U1

J2

C2

RCM3700
Module
Connector

GND

C1

Power
Input

+5V

IRDA
Transceiver

Backup
Battery

RCM3700 Module
Extension Header

GND

RS-485

CX6

R27

CX7

R28

CX8

C35

R43

UX2

01

R41 R42

03

04

00 C34
AIN

C32
02 C33

C30
C31

R39 R40

R35 R36

CX11

AGND

AGND

VREF

C29

R44
THERM_IN R37

THERMISTOR
CONVERT

R31 R32 R33 R34

AIN
R38
06

JP8
J7

05

R30

R29

DS1

CX9
CX10
DS3

DS2

J8

R48

RCM36/37XX SERIES
PROTOTYPING BOARD

RCM3700

B.1 RCM3700 Prototyping Board

R45
R49

R46

R47

RESET
S1

Analog
Reference
Convert
Ground

S2

S3

Power
LED
Analog
Inputs

User
LEDs

User
Switches

Reset
Switch

LCD/Keypad
Module
Connections

Figure B-1. RCM3700 Prototyping Board

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B.1.1 Features
• Power Connection—A 3-pin header is provided for connection to the power supply.
Note that the 3-pin header is symmetrical, with both outer pins connected to ground and
the center pin connected to the raw DCIN input. The cable of the AC adapter provided
with the North American version of the Development Kit ends in a plug that connects
to the power-supply header, and can be connected to the 3-pin header in either orientation. A similar header plug leading to bare leads is provided for overseas customers.
Users providing their own power supply should ensure that it delivers 7.5–30 V DC at
500 mA. The voltage regulators will get warm while in use.
• Regulated Power Supply—The raw DC voltage provided at the POWER IN powerinput jack is routed to a 5 V switching voltage regulator, then to a separate 3.3 V linear
regulator. The regulators provide stable power to the RCM3700 module and the Prototyping Board.
• Power LED—The power LED lights whenever power is connected to the Prototyping
Board.
• Reset Switch—A momentary-contact, normally open switch is connected directly to the
RCM3700’s /RESET_IN pin. Pressing the switch forces a hardware reset of the system.
• I/O Switches and LEDs—Two momentary-contact, normally open switches are connected to the PF4 and PB7 pins of the RCM3700 module and may be read as inputs by
sample applications.
Two LEDs are connected to the PF6 and PF7 pins of the RCM3700 module, and may
be driven as output indicators by sample applications.
• Prototyping Area—A generous prototyping area has been provided for the installation
of through-hole components. +3.3 V, +5 V, and Ground buses run at both edges of this
area. Several areas for surface-mount devices are also available. (Note that there are
SMT device pads on both top and bottom of the Prototyping Board.) Each SMT pad is
connected to a hole designed to accept a 30 AWG solid wire or wire-wrap wire.
• LCD/Keypad Module—Rabbit’s LCD/keypad module may be plugged in directly to
headers LCD1JA, LCD1JB, and LCD1JC. The signals on headers LCD1JB and
LCD1JC will be available only if the LCD/keypad module is plugged in to header
LCD1JA. Appendix C provides complete information for mounting and using the
LCD/keypad module.
• Module Extension Headers—The complete non-analog pin set of the RCM3700
module is duplicated at header J3. Developers can solder wires directly into the appropriate holes, or, for more flexible development, a 2 × 20 header strip with a 0.1" pitch
can be soldered into place. See Figure B-4 for the header pinouts.
• Analog I/O Shrouded Headers—The complete analog pin set of the RCM3700
Prototyping Board is available on shrouded headers J8 and J9. See Figure B-4 for the
header pinouts.

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• RS-232—Three 3-wire serial ports or one 5-wire RS-232 serial port and one 3-wire
serial port are available on the Prototyping Board at header J2. A jumper on header JP2
is used to select the drivers for Serial Port E, which can be set either as a 3-wire RS-232
serial port or as an RS-485 serial port. Serial Ports C and D are not available while the
IrDA transceiver is in use.
A 10-pin 0.1-inch spacing header strip is installed at J2 allows you to connect a ribbon
cable that leads to a standard DE-9 serial connector.
• RS-485—One RS-485 serial port is available on the Prototyping Board at shrouded
header J1. A 3-pin shrouded header is installed at J1. A jumper on header JP2 enables
the RS-485 output for Serial Port E.
• IrDA—An infrared transceiver is included on the Prototyping Board, and is capable of
handling link distances up to 1.5 m. The IrDA uses Serial Port F—Serial Ports C and D
are unavailable while Serial Port F is in use.
• Backup Battery—A 2032 lithium-ion battery rated at 3.0 V, 220 mA·h, provides
battery backup for the RCM3700 SRAM and real-time clock.

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B.1.2 Mechanical Dimensions and Layout

(5)

0.20

Figure B-2 shows the mechanical dimensions and layout for the RCM3700 Prototyping Board.

RXC TXC RXE
NC

D4

D2

D0

A1

A3

GND

LED6

LED4

LED2

LED0

/RSTET

D6

+5V

+3.3V

D7

D5

D3

D1

A0

GND

GND

LED5

LED3

A2

(114)

4.50

4.10

(104)

GND

D4
D5

D6

D2
D3

D7

D0
D1

GND

A1
A1

LCD1JC

CX4
CX5

JP7

CX6

R27

CX7

R28
R35 R36

CX8

C35

UX2

R43

00 C34
AIN

C32
C33

R41 R42

CX11
AGND

01

03

04

R39 R40

02

C30
C31

R44
THERM_IN R37

AGND

VREF

C29
AIN
R38
06

JP8
J7

THERMISTOR
CONVERT

R31 R32 R33 R34

05

R30

R29

DS1

CX9
CX10
DS3

DS2

J8
R48

RCM36/37XX SERIES
PROTOTYPING BOARD

LCD1JB

A3

CX3

A2

VBAT

CX2

/RESET

PD4

NC

NC

JP6

NC

NC

JP5

NC

NC

C28

+V

PE1

UX1

R26

/CS

R24

LED1

PE5

RP1

JP4

U8

PC0_TXD

+V

CX1

+BKLT

PG7_RXE

GND

PE0
PG6
TXE
PD5

LED6

PC1/PG2

LED4

PF6

GND

PF5
PF7
PC3/
PG3
PC2
TXC
PE4

LCD1JA

LED2

PF4

GND

PF1

BT1

LDE0

+5V

LED5

PF0

LED3

/RES

/CS

U7

R15

PB0

R14

LED1

1

2

R22
R23
C24
C25

C27
R25

PA6

PA4

PA2

PA0

PF0

PB2

PB4

PB7

PC1/ PF7
PG2 PF5

PC3/PG3

C21
L2
R18 R19
R20

C23

PA6

PA7

+BKLT

R21

PA5
PB7

+5V

C26

PE5

/IOWR
PG7
RXE
C20 PE1

PD4

/RES

GND

C22

PA0

PA3

GND

PA7

PA5

PA3

PA1

PF1

PB0

PB3

PB5

PF4

PF6

PC0_TXD

PE7

PE4

PE0

PC2_TXC

PG6_TXE

/IORD

PD5

VBAT

TCM_SMT_SOCKET

GND

+5V

R13
J5

PB2
PA1

C11

DCIN

U2
C18
U6

C17
U5

+3.3V

C7

PB3
PA4 PA2

R12

GND

TXE

RXD

GND
C9

R11

PB5

PB4

L1

C16

/IORD

PE7

D2

C13

GND

GND
/IOWR

C6

U4

C8
C10

U3

C3

TXD

–485

C5

GND JP2

C4

R5

R16

C19

D1

C12

J1
+485

Rx

JP1

R1
R2
R3
R4

C14
C15

J4

R9

IR1

R6

U1

J2

GND

R8

R7

C2

Tx

GND

C1

R45
R49

R46

R47

RESET
S1

S2

S3

6.10

0.20

(155)

(5)

6.50

0.20
0.20

(5)

(5)

(165)

Figure B-2. RCM3700 Prototyping Board Dimensions

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Table B-1. RCM3700 Prototyping Board Specifications
Parameter

Specification

Board Size

4.50" × 6.50" × 0.75" (114 mm × 165 mm × 19 mm)

Operating Temperature

–20°C to +60°C

Humidity

5% to 95%, noncondensing

Input Voltage

7.5 V to 30 V DC

Maximum Current Draw
800 mA max. for +3.3 V supply,
(including user-added circuits) 1 A total +3.3 V and +5 V combined

A/D Converter

8-channel ADS7870 with programmable gain configurable for
11-bit single-ended, 12-bit differential, and 4–20 mA inputs
• Input impedance 6–7 M
• A/D conversion time (including 120 µs raw count and
Dynamic C) 180 µs

IrDA Transceiver

HSDL-3602, link distances up to 1.5 m

Prototyping Area

2.5" × 3" (64 mm × 76 mm) throughhole, 0.1" spacing,
additional space for SMT components

Standoffs/Spacers

5, accept 4-40 × 1/2 screws

B.1.3 Power Supply
The RCM3700 requires a regulated 4.75 V to 5.25 V DC power source to operate.
Depending on the amount of current required by the application, different regulators can
be used to supply this voltage.
The RCM3700 Prototyping Board has an onboard +5 V switching power regulator from
which a +3.3 V linear regulator draws its supply. Thus both +5 V and +3.3 V are available
on the RCM3700 Prototyping Board.
The RCM3700 Prototyping Board itself is protected against reverse polarity by a Shottky
diode at D2 as shown in Figure B-3.

SWITCHING POWER REGULATOR

J4

POWER
IN

RCM3700

Table B-1 lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications for the
RCM3700 Prototyping Board.

1
2
3

DCIN

+5 V

D2
1N5819

C19
47 µF

3

U2
330 µH

LM2575

LINEAR POWER
REGULATOR +3.3 V

330 µF

10 µF

LM1117
U1
1

2

10 µF

L1

D1
1N5819

Figure B-3. RCM3700 Prototyping Board Power Supply

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B.1.4 Using the RCM3700 Prototyping Board
The RCM3700 Prototyping Board is actually both a demonstration board and a prototyping board. As a demonstration board, it can be used to demonstrate the functionality of the
RCM3700 right out of the box without any modifications.
Figure B-4 shows the RCM3700 Prototyping Board pinouts.

GND
RxC
TxC
RxE

RS-485–
GND
RS-485+

RS-485

J2

RS-232
GND
TxD
RxD
TxE
GND

J1

J3
GND
/IOWR

RCM3700
Non-Analog
Signals

J7
J8

/IORD

PE7

PB5

PB4

PB3

PB2

PA0

PA1

PA2

PA3

PA4

PA5

PA6

PA7

PB0

PB7

/RES

PF0

+5 V

PF1

PF4

PF5

PF6

PF7

PC1/PG2

PC3/PG3

PC0_TxD

PC2_TxC

PE5

PE4

PE1

PE0

PG7_RxE

PG6_TxE

Thermistor

GND

PD5

PD4
VBAT

J9

THERM_IN7
ADC_IN6
ADC_IN5
ADC_IN4
ADC_IN3
ADC_IN2
ADC_IN1
THERM_IN0
ANALOG_GND

VREF
CONVERT
ANALOG_GND

J3

Analog
I/O

Figure B-4. RCM3700 Prototyping Board Pinout

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The RCM3700 Prototyping Board comes with the basic components necessary to demonstrate the operation of the RCM3700. Two LEDs (DS1 and DS2) are connected to PF6 and
PF7, and two switches (S1 and S2) are connected to PF4 and PB7 to demonstrate the interface to the Rabbit 3000 microprocessor. Reset switch S3 is the hardware reset for the
RCM3700.
The RCM3700 Prototyping Board provides the user with RCM3700 connection points
brought out conveniently to labeled points at header J3 on the RCM3700 Prototyping Board.
Although header J3 is unstuffed, a 2 × 20 header is included in the bag of parts. RS-485 signals are available on shrouded header J1, and RS-232 signals (Serial Ports C, D, and E) are
available on header J2. A header strip at J2 allows you to connect a ribbon cable. A shrouded
header connector and wiring harness are included with the RCM3700 Development Kit parts
to help you access the RS-485 signals on shrouded header J1.
There is a 2.5" × 3" through-hole prototyping space available on the RCM3700 Prototyping
Board. The holes in the prototyping area are spaced at 0.1" (2.5 mm). +3.3 V, +5 V, and
GND traces run along both edges of the prototyping area for easy access. Small to medium
circuits can be prototyped using point-to-point wiring with 20 to 30 AWG wire between the
prototyping area, the +3.3 V, +5 V, and GND traces, and the surrounding area where surface-mount components may be installed. Small holes are provided around the surfacemounted components that may be installed around the prototyping area.
B.1.4.1 Adding Other Components

There are two sets of pads for 28-pin devices that can be used for surface-mount prototyping SOIC devices. (Although the adjacent sets of pads could accommodate up to a 56-pin
device, they do not allow for the overlap between two 28-pin devices.) There are also pads
that can be used for SMT resistors and capacitors in an 0805 SMT package. Each component has every one of its pin pads connected to a hole in which a 30 AWG wire can be soldered (standard wire-wrap wire can be soldered in for point-to-point wiring on the
RCM3700 Prototyping Board). Because the traces are very thin, carefully determine
which set of holes is connected to which surface-mount pad.

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B.1.5 Analog Features
The RCM3700 Prototyping Board has an onboard ADS7870 A/D converter to demonstrate the interface capabilities of the Rabbit 3000. The A/D converter multiplexes converted signals from eight single-ended or three differential inputs to alternate Serial Port B
on the Rabbit 3000 (Parallel Port pins PD4 and PD5).
B.1.5.1 A/D Converter Inputs

Figure B-5 shows a pair of A/D converter input circuits. The resistors form an approximately 10:1 attenuator, and the capacitor filters noise pulses from the A/D converter input.
+V

User Circuits
VREF
ADC_IN0

178 kW

ADC
20 kW

1 nF

20 kW

JP7

ADC_IN1

178 kW

AGND

1 nF

Figure B-5. A/D Converter Inputs

The A/D converter chip can make either single-ended or differential measurements
depending on the value of the opmode parameter in the software function call. Adjacent
A/D converter inputs can be paired to make differential measurements. The default setup
on the Prototyping Board is to measure only positive voltages for the ranges listed in
Table B-2.

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Table B-2. Positive A/D Converter Input Voltage Ranges
Min. Voltage
(V)

Max. Voltage
(V)

Amplifier

0.0

+20.0

1

10

0.0

+10.0

2

5

0.0

+5.0

4

2.5

0.0

+4.0

5

2.0

0.0

+2.5

8

1.25

0.0

+2.0

10

1.0

0.0

+1.25

16

0.625

0.0

+1.0

20

0.500

Gain

mV per Count

Other possible ranges are possible by physically changing the resistor values that make up
the attenuator circuit.
It is also possible to read a negative voltage on ADC_IN0 to ADC_IN5 by moving the
jumper (see Figure B-5) on header JP7, JP6, or JP5 associated with the A/D converter
input from analog ground to VREF, the reference voltage generated and buffered by the
A/D converter. Adjacent input channels are paired so that moving a particular jumper
changes both of the paired channels. At the present time Rabbit does not offer the software
drivers to work with single-ended negative voltages, but the differential mode described
below may be used to measure negative voltages.
NOTE: THERM_IN7 was configured to illustrate the use of a thermistor with the sample
program, and so is not available for use as a differential input. There is also no resistor
attenuator for THERM_IN7, so its input voltage range is limited.

Differential measurements require two channels. As the name differential implies, the difference in voltage between the two adjacent channels is measured rather than the difference between the input and analog ground. Voltage measurements taken in differential
mode have a resolution of 12 bits, with the 12th bit indicating whether the difference is
positive or negative.
The A/D converter chip can only accept positive voltages. Both differential inputs must be
referenced to analog ground, and both inputs must be positive with respect to analog
ground. Table B-3 provides the differential voltage ranges for this setup.

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Table B-3. Differential Voltage Ranges
Min. Differential
Voltage
(V)

Max. Differential
Voltage
(V)

Amplifier

0

±20.0

x1

10

0

±10.0

x2

5

0

±5.0

x4

2.5

0

±4.0

x5

2.0

0

±2.5

x8

1.25

0

±2.0

x10

1.00

0

±1.25

x16

0.625

0

±1.0

x20

0.500

Gain

mV per Count

The A/D converter inputs can also be used with 4–20 mA current sources by measuring the
resulting analog voltage drop across 249  1% precision resistors placed between the analog input and analog ground for ADC_IN3 to ADC_IN6. Be sure to reconfigure the
jumper positions on header JP8 as shown in Section B.1.8 using the slip-on jumpers
included with the spare parts in the Development Kit.
B.1.5.2 Thermistor Input

Analog input THERM_IN7 on the Prototyping Board was designed specifically for use
with a thermistor in conjunction with the THERMISTOR.C sample program, which demonstrates how to use analog input THERM_IN7 to calculate temperature for display to the
Dynamic C STDIO window. The sample program is targeted specifically for the thermistor
included with the Development Kit with R0 @ 25°C = 3 k and  25/85 = 3965. Be sure
to use the applicable R0 and  values for your thermistor if you use another thermistor.
Install the thermistor at location J7, which is shown in Figure B-4.

VREF

1 kW

Thermistor

J7

THERM_IN7
ANALOG_GND

ADC
ADC

Figure B-6. RCM3700 Prototyping Board Thermistor Input

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B.1.5.3 Other A/D Converter Features

The A/D converter’s internal reference voltage is software-configurable for 1.15 V, 2.048 V,
or 2.5 V using the #define AD_OSC_ENABLE macro in the Dynamic C RCM37xx.LIB
library. The scaling circuitry on the Prototyping Board and the sample programs are
optimized for an internal reference voltage of 2.048 V. This internal reference voltage is
available on pin 3 of shrouded header J8 as VREF, and allows you to convert analog input
voltages that are negative with respect to analog ground.
NOTE: The amplifier inside the A/D converter’s internal voltage reference circuit has a
very limited output-current capability. The internal buffer can source up to 20 mA and
sink only up to 20 µA. A separate buffer amplifier at U7 supplies the load current.

The A/D converter’s CONVERT pin is available on pin 2 of shrouded header J8, and can
be used as a hardware means of forcing the A/D converter to start a conversion cycle. The
CONVERT signal is an edge-triggered event and has a hold time of two CCLK periods for
debounce.
A conversion is started by an active (rising) edge on the CONVERT pin. The CONVERT
pin must stay low for at least two CCLK periods before going high for at least two CCLK
periods. Figure B-7 shows the timing of a conversion start. The double falling arrow on
CCLK indicates the actual start of the conversion cycle.
Conversion starts

CCLK

BUSY
CONV

Figure B-7. Timing Diagram for Conversion Start Using CONVERT Pin

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B.1.5.4 A/D Converter Calibration

To get the best results from the A/D converter, it is necessary to calibrate each mode (single-ended, differential, and current) for each of its gains. It is imperative that you calibrate
each of the A/D converter inputs in the same manner as they are to be used in the application. For example, if you will be performing floating differential measurements or differential measurements using a common analog ground, then calibrate the A/D converter in
the corresponding manner. The calibration must be done with the attenuator reference
selection jumper in the desired position (see Figure B-5). If a calibration is performed and
the jumper is subsequently moved, the corresponding input(s) must be recalibrated. The
calibration table in software only holds calibration constants based on mode, channel, and
gain. Other factors affecting the calibration must be taken into account by calibrating
using the same mode and gain setup as in the intended use.
Sample programs are provided to illustrate how to read and calibrate the various A/D
inputs for the three operating modes.
Mode
Single-Ended, one channel

Read
—

Calibrate
AD_CALSE_CH.C

Single-Ended, all channels

AD_RDSE_ALL.C

AD_CALSE_ALL.C

Milliamp, one channel

AD_RDMA_CH.C

AD_CALMA_CH.C

Differential, analog ground

AD_RDDIFF_CH.C

AD_CALDIFF_CH.C

These sample programs are found in the Dynamic C SAMPLES\RCM3700\ADC subdirectory. See Section 3.2.3 for more information on these sample programs and how to use
them.

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B.1.6 Serial Communication
The RCM3700 Prototyping Board allows you to access five of the serial ports from the
RCM3700 module. Table B-4 summarizes the configuration options.
Table B-4. RCM3700 Prototyping Board Serial Port Configurations
Serial Port

Signal Header

Configured via
Header

Default Use

Alternate Use

C

J2

JP2

RS-232

—

D

J2

JP2

RS-232

—

E

J1, J2

JP1, JP2

RS-485 (J1)

RS-232 (J2)

Serial Port E is configured in hardware for RS-232 or RS-485 via jumpers on header JP2
as shown in Section B.1.8. Serial Port F is configured in software for the IrDA transceiver
in lieu of Serial Ports C and D.

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B.1.6.1 RS-232

RS-232 serial communication on the RCM3700 Prototyping Board is supported by an
RS-232 transceiver installed at U4. This transceiver provides the voltage output, slew rate,
and input voltage immunity required to meet the RS-232 serial communication protocol.
Basically, the chip translates the Rabbit 3000’s signals to RS-232 signal levels. Note that
the polarity is reversed in an RS-232 circuit so that a +5 V output becomes approximately
-10 V and 0 V is output as +10 V. The RS-232 transceiver also provides the proper line
loading for reliable communication.
RS-232 can be used effectively at the RCM3700 module’s maximum baud rate for distances
of up to 15 m.
RS-232 flow control on an RS-232 port is initiated in software using the serXflowcontrolOn function call from RS232.LIB, where X is the serial port (C or D). The locations
of the flow control lines are specified using a set of five macros.
SERX_RTS_PORT—Data register for the parallel port that the RTS line is on (e.g., PCDR).
SERA_RTS_SHADOW—Shadow register for the RTS line's parallel port (e.g., PCDRShadow).
SERA_RTS_BIT—The bit number for the RTS line.
SERA_CTS_PORT—Data register for the parallel port that the CTS line is on (e.g., PCDRShadow).
SERA_CTS_BIT—The bit number for the CTS line.

Standard 3-wire RS-232 communication using Serial Ports C and D is illustrated in the
following sample code.
#define CINBUFSIZE 15
#define COUTBUFSIZE 15

// set size of circular buffers in bytes

#define DINBUFSIZE 15
#define DOUTBUFSIZE 15
#define MYBAUD 115200
#endif
main(){
serCopen(_MYBAUD);
serDopen(_MYBAUD);
serCwrFlush();
serCrdFlush();
serDwrFlush();
serDrdFlush();
serCclose(_MYBAUD);
serDclose(_MYBAUD);
}

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// open Serial Ports C and D
// flush their input and transmit buffers

// close Serial Ports C and D

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The RCM3700 Prototyping Board has one RS-485 serial channel, which is connected to
the Rabbit 3000 Serial Port E through an RS-485 transceiver. The half-duplex communication uses an output from PF5 on the Rabbit 3000 to control the transmit enable on the
communication line. Using this scheme a strict master/slave relationship must exist
between devices to insure that no two devices attempt to drive the bus simultaneously.
Serial Port E is configured in software for RS-485 as follows.
#define
#define
#define
#define
#define
#define

ser485open serEopen
ser485close serEclose
ser485wrFlush serEwrFlush
ser485rdFlush serErdFlush
ser485putc serEputc
ser485getc serEgetc

#define EINBUFSIZE 15
#define EOUTBUFSIZE 15

The configuration shown above is based on circular buffers. RS-485 configuration may
also be done using functions from the PACKET.LIB library.

GND

RS485+

RS-485–

GND

RS485+

RS-485–

GND

RS485+

The RCM3700 Prototyping Boards with RCM3700 modules installed can be used in an
RS-485 multidrop network spanning up to 1200 m (4000 ft), and there can be as many as
32 attached devices. Connect the 485+ to 485+ and 485– to 485– using single twisted-pair
wires as shown in Figure B-8. Note that a common ground is recommended.

RS-485–

RCM3700

B.1.6.2 RS-485

Figure B-8. RCM3700 Multidrop Network

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Default

RXC TXC RXE
NC

D6

D4

D2

D0

A1

A3

GND

LED6

LED4

LED2

LED0

/RSTET

+V

+5V

GND

+3.3V

D7

D5

D3

D1

A0

A2

GND

GND

LED5

LED3

PE5
PE1

A3

A1

D0

D2

D4

D6

GND

D1

D3

D5

D7

GND

LCD1JC

A1

LCD1JB

A2

/RESET

CX3

+5V

VBAT

CX2

GND

PD4

/CS

CX5

JP7

+BKLT

CX4

UX1

R33

C8

C14

U11

C12

T1
Y3

C57

R29

R31

C22

CX6

R27

CX7

R28

CX8

C35
R43

UX2

CX11
AGND

01

R41 R42

02

03

04

R39 R40

R35 R36
00 C34
AIN

C32
C33

C30
C31

R44
THERM_IN R37

AGND

VREF

CONVERT

R31 R32 R33 R34

C29
AIN
R38
06

JP8
J7

THERMISTOR

05

R30

R29

DS1

CX9
CX10
DS3

DS2

J8
R48

RCM36/37XX SERIES
PROTOTYPING BOARD

/CS

PC0_TXD

+V

CX1

LED1

PG7_RXE

+BKLT

PE0
PG6
TXE
PD5

GND

PC1/PG2

LED6

PF6

LED4

PF5
PF7
PC3/
PG3
PC2
TXC
PE4

LCD1JA

GND

PF4

LED2

+5V

PF1

BT1

GND

PF0

R15

LDE0

/RES

+3.3V

PA6

PB0

R14

LED5

PA6

PA7

U5

LED3

PA5
PB7

DCIN

U2
C18
U6

C17

LED1

GND

TXE

PA7

PA5
PA4

PA2

PF0

PA0

PB2

PA0

PA3

NC

NC

NC

PB2

PA4 PA2

C8
C10
PA3

PA1

PF1

PB0

PB3

PB5

PF6

PF4

PB7

PB4

PC0_TXD

C10

C40

JP6

PB3

RP1

JP4

NC

PC3/PG3

PE5

PC1/ PF7
PG2 PF5

2

PC2_TXC

PE7

PE4

PE0

/IORD

PD5

VBAT

PG6_TXE
L1

PD4

C49

R27

GND

L2

Q1

GND

R7

R15
R16

C36 Y1
C39
R13
C29

DS2

J3

+5V

L6

1

R11 C37

R28

C53

R32
R30

R34

C21
C24

L3

NC

U4

C16

D1

C54 C55

NC

C20

U5
R5

R4

L4

/IOWR
PG7
RXE
C20 PE1

C38
C41

DS1

U6

JP3

JP5

C17

C7

/RES

RXD

GND
C9

J2
JP1

C19
U1 C25 U3

C32 C30

C28

C33

485–

C18

U8

R6

R8
681 W

bias

R24

R26

R9
220 W

C31

U7

C34

R23
C24
C25

R18

C21
L2
R18 R19
R20

terminationR22

R21

R24 R2

C26

R36

5

1

2

C23

C27
R25

R7
681 W
JP2

U8

C22

bias

R13

TCM_SMT_SOCKET

+3.3 V

PB5

PB4

L1

C16

/IORD

PE7

PA1

C11

C27 C28

6

C7

R12

U4

C26

R16

C23

C58

7

J5

R26

6

–485

R11

JP1

C6

C15

Tx

+485
U3

C3

485+

U3

C5

D2

C13

GND

GND
/IOWR

GND JP2

C4

R6

C19

D1

C12

J1

TXD

JP1

RP2

Rx

IR1
R1
R2
R3
R4

C14
C15

J4

R9

4 R52

6

U1

J2

C35

JP1

R8

R7

C2

RP1

1

3

5

GND

C1

R45
R49

R46

R47

RESET
S1

S2

S3

Figure B-9. RS-485 Termination and Bias Resistors

For best performance, the termination resistors in a multidrop network should be enabled
only on the end nodes of the network, but not on the intervening nodes. Jumpers on boards
whose termination resistors are not enabled may be stored across pins 1–3 and 4–6 of
header JP1.

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The RCM3700 Prototyping Board comes with a 220  termination resistor and two 681 
bias resistors installed and enabled with jumpers across pins 1–2 and 5–6 on header JP1,
as shown in Figure B-9.

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B.1.7 Other Prototyping Board Modules
An optional LCD/keypad module is available that can be mounted on the RCM3700
Prototyping Board. The signals on headers LCD1JB and LCD1JC will be available only if
the LCD/keypad module is installed. Refer to Appendix C, “LCD/Keypad Module,” for
complete information.
CAUTION: Pin PB7 is connected as both switch S2 and as an external I/O bus on the
Prototyping Board. Do not use S2 when the LCD/keypad module is installed.

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B.1.8 Jumper Configurations
Figure B-10 shows the header locations used to configure the various RCM3700 Prototyping Board options via jumpers.

JP1
JP2

Battery

JP4
JP8

JP5 JP6 JP7

Figure B-10. Location of RCM3700 Prototyping Board Configurable Positions

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Table B-5 lists the configuration options using jumpers.
Table B-5. RCM3700 Prototyping Board Jumper Configurations
Header

JP1

JP2

JP4

JP5

JP6

JP7

JP8

Pins Connected

Factory
Default

1–2
5–6

Bias and termination resistors
connected

×

1–3
4–6

Bias and termination resistors not
connected (parking position for
jumpers)

1–3
2–4

RS-232

3–5
4–6

RS-485

×

1

PIO_0

n.c.

2

PIO_1

n.c.

3

PIO_2

n.c.

4

PIO_3

n.c.

Description

RS-485 Bias and Termination
Resistors

RS-232/RS-485 on Serial Port E

A/D Converter Outputs

1–2

Tied to VREF

2–3

Tied to analog ground

1–2

Tied to VREF

2–3

Tied to analog ground

1–2

Tied to VREF

2–3

Tied to analog ground

×

1–2

Connect for 4–20 mA option on ADC_IN3

n.c.

3–4

Connect for 4–20 mA option on ADC_IN4

n.c.

5–6

Connect for 4–20 mA option on ADC_IN5

n.c.

7–8

Connect for 4–20 mA option on ADC_IN6

n.c.

ADC_IN4–ADC_IN5

ADC_IN2–ADC_IN3

ADC_IN0–ADC_IN1

Analog Voltage/4–20 mA
Options

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B.1.9 Use of Rabbit 3000 Parallel Ports
Table B-6 lists the Rabbit 3000 parallel ports and their use for the RCM3700 Prototyping
Board.
Table B-6. RCM3700 Prototyping Board Use of Rabbit 3000 Parallel Ports
Port

I/O

Use

Initial State

PA0–PA7

Output

External ID0–ID7, LCD/keypad module

High (core module)

PB0

Output

CLKB, A/D Converter SCLK

PB1

Output

CLKA Programming Port

PB2–PB5

Output

External IA0–IA3, LCD/keypad module

PB6

Output

IA4, not used

PB7

Output

External IA5, Switch S2

PC0

Output

TXD RS-232

High (SCLK set by driver)
High (core module)
(when not driven by CLKA)
High
High (core module)

High
High (set by drivers)
Serial Port D

PC1

Input

RXD RS-232

PC2

Output

TXC RS-232

Pulled up (core module)
High (set by drivers)
Serial Port C

PC3

Input

PC4

Output

RXC RS-232

Pulled up (core module)

TXB Serial Flash

High (set by drivers)
Serial Port B

PC5

Input

PC6

Output

RXB Serial Flash

Pulled up (core module)

TXA Programming Port

High (when not driven)
Serial Port A

PC7

Input

RXA Programming Port

Pulled up (core module)

PD0

Output

Ethernet RSTDRV

Pulled up (core module)

PD1

Input

Ethernet BD5 (EESK)

Set by Ethernet

PD2

Input

Ethernet BD6 (EEDI)

Set by Ethernet

PD3

Input

Ethernet BD6 (EEDO)

Set by Ethernet

PD4

Output

ATXB, A/D converter SDI

High (set by driver)

PD5

Input

ARXB, A/D converter SDO

Pulled up (core module)

PD6–PD7

Input

Not used

Pulled up (core module)

PE0

Output

IrDA MD0

Pulled up (Proto Board)

PE1

Output

IrDA MD1

Pulled down (Proto Board)

PE2

Output

Ethernet AEN

High (driven by Ethernet)

PE3

Input

PE4

Output

IrDA FIR_SEL

Low (slow baud rate)

PE5

Output

RS-232 enable

Pulled up (Proto Board)

Not used

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Table B-6. RCM3700 Prototyping Board Use of Rabbit 3000 Parallel Ports
Port

I/O

Use

Initial State

PE6

Output

Serial Flash Select

Pulled up (core module)

PE7

Output

LCD/keypad module BUFEN

Pulled up (Proto Board)

PF0

Output

A/D converter select line

Pulled up (Proto Board)

PF1

Input

A/D converter busy

PF2–PF3

Input

Not used

Pulled up (core module)

PF4

Input

Switch S1

Pulled up (Proto Board)

PF5

Output

RS-485 Tx enable

PF6

Output

LED DS1

High

PF7

Output

LED DS2

High

PG0–PG1

Input

Not used

Pulled up (Proto Board)

PG2

Input

TXF IrDA

Pulled down (Proto Board)

Pulled down (Proto Board)

Pulled up (core module)—
tied to PC1
Serial Port F

PG3

Input

RXF IrDA

PG4–PG5

Input

Not used

PG6

Output

Pulled up (core module)—
tied to PC3
Pulled up (Proto Board)

TXE RS-485 or RS-232

High (set by drivers)
Serial Port E

PG7

Input

RXE RS-485 or RS-232

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The RCM3720 Prototyping Board included in the Ethernet Connection Kit makes it easy
to connect an RCM3720 module to a power supply and a PC workstation for development.
It also provides some basic I/O peripherals (LEDs and switches), as well as a prototyping
area for more advanced hardware development. An optional RS-232 chip can be added for
RS-232 serial communication.
For the most basic level of evaluation and development, the RCM3720 Prototyping Board
can be used without modification.
As you progress to more sophisticated experimentation and hardware development, modifications and additions can be made to the board without modifying or damaging the
RCM3720 module itself.
The RCM3720 Prototyping Board is shown below in Figure B-11, with its main features
identified.

Voltage
Regulator

Surface-Mount
RS-232 Chip
C13 C10

PB0

PF1

PA1

PA3

PA5

PA7

PA0

PA2

PA4

PA6

GND

PB3 R7

PB5

PF4

PF0

PE7 C11
PC2
PF6

PE4

PC0

PE0

PG6

/IORD

PD5

VBAT

+5V

PB2

C14

R8

J6

U2

PA7

PC0_TXD
PC2_TXC

J3

GND
TXD RXD

RESET J7

S3

POWER R1

J4

GND
TXD RXD
RXC TXC

RXC TXC

2

1

D2

S1
3

S2
4

2

GND

Through-Hole
RS-232 Chip
(leave unstuffed)

RS-232 Header
Reset Switch

PF4
4

R5
1

PF7
+5V
UX3

3

2

C6

CX14

4

R4

DS1

PF6

U1

DS3

DS2

UX2

C8

R3

CX13

RX6

RX16

RX5

UX9

RX15

DS2 DS1 SW2 SW1

PA6

PA4

PA2

PA0

PF0

PF5

PB2

PB4

PB7

PF1

PE5

PC1/PG2

PF7 PF6 PB7 PF4

C4

CX12

RX14

3

1

C3

PB7

CX11

Through-Hole
Prototyping Area

RX4

RX3

RX13

PE1

CX8

CX6

UX1

UX8

RX12

VIN
GND

UX7
CX9

SMT Prototyping
Area

RX11

GND

C1

C5

CX10

RX10

PC1/
PG2_RXD
PC3/
PG3_RXC

R2

RX9

J8

CX7

RX2

CX4

CX2
RX7
RX8

CX5

CX3

CX1

RX1

RCM3720 Module
Extension Header

PC3/PG3

RCM3720 PROTOTYPING BOARD

PG7

/IOWR

PD4

GND

GND

/RES

BT1

J2

Power
Input

C7
C2
C9 D1

J1

PA5

PA3

PA1

PF1

PF5

PF7

PB7

PB3

PB0

C53

PB5

PF4

PC1/PG2
PF6

PE5

PC3/PG3
PC0

PC2

PE1
PE7

PG7
PE4

/IOWR
PE0

GND

GND

PD4
PG6

/IORD

PD5

VBAT

+5V

/RES

J5

Backup
Battery

Heat Sink

U3

C12
R6

PB4

RCM3720
Module
Connector

+5 V and GND
Buses

Power LED
User
Switches
User
LEDs

Figure B-11. RCM3720 Prototyping Board

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B.2 RCM3720 Prototyping Board

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B.2.1 Features
• Power Connection—A 3-pin header is provided for connection to the power supply.
Note that the 3-pin header is symmetrical, with both outer pins connected to ground and
the center pin connected to the raw DCIN input. The cable of the AC adapter provided
with the North American version of the Ethernet Connection Kit ends in a plug that
connects to the power-supply header, and can be connected to the 3-pin header in either
orientation.
Users providing their own power supply should ensure that it delivers 7.5–15 V DC at
200 mA. The voltage regulator will get warm while in use.
• Linear Power Supply—The raw DC voltage provided at the POWER IN power-input
jack is routed to a 5 V linear voltage regulator. The regulator provides stable power to
the RCM3720 module and the Prototyping Board.
• Power LED—The power LED lights whenever power is connected to the Prototyping
Board.
• Reset Switch—A momentary-contact, normally open switch is connected directly to the
RCM3720’s /RESET_IN pin. Pressing the switch forces a hardware reset of the system.
• I/O Switches and LEDs—Two momentary-contact, normally open switches are connected to the PF4 and PB7 pins of the RCM3720 module and may be read as inputs by
sample applications.
Two LEDs are connected to the PF6 and PF7 pins of the RCM3720 module, and may
be driven as output indicators by sample applications.
• Prototyping Area—A generous prototyping area has been provided for the installation
of through-hole components. +5 V and ground buses run along the bottom edge of this
area. Several areas for surface-mount devices are also available. (Note that there are
SMT device pads on both top and bottom of the Prototyping Board.) Each SMT pad is
connected to a hole designed to accept a 30 AWG solid wire or wire-wrap wire.
• Module Extension Headers—The complete pin set of the RCM3720 module is duplicated at header J2. Developers can solder wires directly into the appropriate holes, or,
for more flexible development, a 2 × 20 header strip with a 0.1" pitch can be soldered
into place. See Figure B-14 for the header pinouts.
• RS-232—The RS-232 chip brings out Serial Ports C and D to the header J7 area on the
RCM3720 Prototyping Board. A 2 × 5 header strip with a 0.1" pitch is installed at J7 to
allow you to connect a ribbon cable that leads to a standard DB9 serial connector.
Two 3-wire serial ports or one 5-wire RS-232 serial port are available at header J7.
• Backup Battery—A 2032 lithium-ion battery rated at 3.0 V, 220 mA·h, provides
battery backup for the RCM3720 SRAM and real-time clock.

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B.2.2 Mechanical Dimensions and Layout

(3.8)

0.15

Figure B-12 shows the mechanical dimensions and layout for the RCM3720 Prototyping Board.

C13 C10

C14

VBAT

PD5

/IORD

PG6

PE0

PE4

PE7 C11
PC2

PB3 R7

PB0

PF1

PA1

PA3

PA5

PA7

GND

/RES

PD4

/IOWR

PG7

PE1

PE5

PC3/PG3

PC1/PG2

PF7

PF5

PB7

PB4

PB2

PF0

PA0

PA2

PA4

PA6

PD5

/IORD

PG6

PE0

PE4

PE7

PC2

PC0

PF6

PF4

PB5

PB3

PB0

PF1

PA1

PA3

PA5

PA7

PB5

J6

U2

C7
C2
C9 D1

PC0_TXD

J1

PC2_TXC

S1
R5

1

3

S2
4

2

GND

4.100

0.15

(104)

(3.8)

(98)

GND
TXD RXD

RESET J7

PF4

PF6

+5V
UX3

3
4

2

D2
R3

CX14

4

R4
1

C6

UX2

3.856

J3
GND
TXD RXD
RXC TXC

S3

POWER R1

J4
PF7 PF6 PB7 PF4

RXC TXC
DS3

PF7

CX13

RX6

RX16

RX5

UX9

RX15

C8
U1

CX12

RX14

DS2 DS1 SW2 SW1

PA6

PA4

PA2

C4

UX1

2

PB7

CX11

3

1

C3

R2

RX13

PA0

C5

RX4

RX3

RX12

PF0

PB2

PB4

PF5

PB7

PF1

PC1/PG2

CX8

CX6

CX9

UX8

RX11

VIN
GND

UX7

CX10

RX10

GND

C1

DS1

RX9

PC1/
PG2_RXD
PC3/
PG3_RXC

DS2

RX1

RX8

J8

CX7

RX2

CX4

CX2
RX7

CX5

CX3

CX1

PC3/PG3

RCM3720 PROTOTYPING BOARD

PE5

PE1

PG7

PD4

/IOWR

GND

GND

/RES

BT1

J2

(90)

+5V

J5

3.556

PF4

PF6

PC0

R8

GND

+5V
GND
VBAT

R6

RCM3720

U3

C12

4.400

0.15
(3.8)

0.15
(3.8)

(112)

Figure B-12. RCM3720 Prototyping Board Dimensions

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Table B-1 lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications for the
RCM3720 Prototyping Board.
Table B-7. RCM3720 Prototyping Board Specifications
Specification

Board Size

3.856" × 4.400" × 0.37" (114 mm × 165 mm × 9 mm)

Operating Temperature

–20°C to +60°C

Humidity

5% to 95%, noncondensing

Input Voltage

7.5 V to 15 V DC

Maximum Current Draw
225 mA max.
(including user-added circuits)
Prototyping Area

1.8" × 2.4" (46 mm × 61 mm) throughhole, 0.1" spacing,
additional space for SMT components

Mounting Holes

4, 0.156" (4 mm) diameter, accept 6-32 screws and #6 spacers

B.2.3 Power Supply
The RCM3720 requires a regulated 4.75 V to 5.25 V DC power source to operate.
Depending on the amount of current required by the application, different regulators can
be used to supply this voltage.
The RCM3720 Prototyping Board has an onboard +5 V linear power regulator.
The RCM3720 Prototyping Board itself is protected against reverse polarity by a Shottky
diode at D1 as shown in Figure B-13.

LINEAR POWER REGULATOR +5 V

J1

POWER
IN

RCM3720

Parameter

1
2
3

DCIN

D1
1N5819

1

C1
47 µF

C9
10 µF

LM13405-5
3
U2
2

C2
10 µF

C7
330 µF

Figure B-13. RCM3720 Prototyping Board Power Supply

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B.2.4 Using the RCM3720 Prototyping Board
The RCM3720 Prototyping Board is actually both a demonstration board and a prototyping board. As a demonstration board, it can be used to demonstrate the functionality of the
RCM3720 right out of the box without any modifications.
RCM3720

Figure B-14 shows the RCM3720 Prototyping Board pinouts.

+5V
VBAT
PD5
/IORD
PG6
PE0
PE4
PE7
PC2
PC0
PF6
PF4
PB5
PB3
PB0
PF1
PA1
PA3
PA5
PA7

RCM3720
Signals

J2
GND
GND
/RES
PD4
/IOWR
PG7
PE1
PE5
PC3/PG3
PC1/PG2
PF1
PF5
PB7
PB4
PB2
PF0
PA0
PA2
PA4
PA6

RS-232

J7
GND
TxC
RxC

RxD
TxD

Figure B-14. RCM3720 Prototyping Board Pinout

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RCM3720

The RCM3720 Prototyping Board comes with the basic components necessary to demonstrate the operation of the RCM3720. Two LEDs (DS1 and DS2) are connected to PF6 and
PF7, and two switches (S1 and S2) are connected to PF4 and PB7 to demonstrate the interface to the Rabbit 3000 microprocessor. Reset switch S3 is the hardware reset for the
RCM3720.
The RCM3720 Prototyping Board provides the user with RCM3720 connection points
brought out conveniently to labeled points at header J2 on the RCM3720 Prototyping
Board. Although header J2 is unstuffed, a 2 × 20 header strip with a 0.1" pitch can be
installed. The 2 × 20 header (part number 405-0016) can be purchased through Rabbit’s
online store.
To maximize the availability of resources, the demonstration hardware (LEDs and
switches) on the Prototyping Board may be disconnected. This is done by cutting the
traces seen within the silkscreen outline for header J4 on the bottom side of the RCM3720
Prototyping Board. Figure B-15 shows the four traces where cuts should be made. An
exacto knife or high-speed precision grinder tool like a Dremel® tool would work nicely
to cut the traces. Alternatively, if safety is a major concern, a small standard screwdriver
may be carefully and forcefully used to wipe through the PCB traces.

Cut

RCM3720
Prototyping
Board
Bottom Side

Cut
SW1

PF4

SW2

PB7

DS1

PF6

DS2

PF7

CUT HERE

+5V
GND

Figure B-15. Where to Cut Traces to Permanently Disable
Demonstration Hardware on RCM3720 Prototyping Board

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A 2 × 4 header strip with a 0.1" pitch can be installed at J4, and jumpers across the appropriate pins on header J4 can be used to reconnect specific demonstration hardware later if
needed. Each pin is labeled on the PCB to facilitate placing the jumpers. The jumper positions are summarized in Table B-8.
RCM3720

Table B-8. RCM3720 Prototyping Board Jumper Settings
Header J4
Pins

Signal Description

Demonstration Hardware

1–2

PF4

Switch S1

3–4

PB7

Switch S2

5–6

PF6

LED DS1

7–8

PF7

LED DS2

B.2.4.1 Prototyping Area

There is a 1.8" × 2.4" through-hole prototyping space available on the RCM3720 Prototyping Board. The holes in the prototyping area are spaced at 0.1" (2.5 mm). +5 V and
ground traces run along the bottom edge of the prototyping area for easy access. Small to
medium circuits can be prototyped using point-to-point wiring with 20 to 30 AWG wire
between the prototyping area, the +5 V, and ground traces, and the surrounding area where
surface-mount components may be installed. Small holes are provided around the surfacemounted components that may be installed around the prototyping area.
There are six sets of pads (three on each side) for 16-pin devices that can be used to surfacemount SOIC devices. There are also pads that can be used for SMT resistors and capacitors in an 0805 SMT package. Each component has every one of its pin pads connected to
a hole in which a 30 AWG wire can be soldered (standard wire-wrap wire can be soldered
in for point-to-point wiring on the RCM3720 Prototyping Board). Because the traces are
very thin, carefully determine which set of holes is connected to which surface-mount pad.

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RCM3720 Prototyping Boards sold before 2007 had no RS-232 chip installed, and so no
RS-232 communication was possible. An optional through-hole RS-232 chip could be
installed at U1 or a surface-mount RS-232 chip could be installed at U3. Five corresponding through-hole or surface-mount capacitors must also be installed. Figure B-16 shows
where to install the RS-232 chip and its associated capacitors for the two options.

Surface-Mount Option

C13 C10

C11

DO NOT INSTALL
BOTH OPTIONS!

• SP232ECT/EET chip

C14

C12

(Z-World part no. 660-0188)

• five 0.1 µF capacitors

U3

(Z-World part no. 321-0004)

Through-Hole Option
• SP232ECP chip

C13 C10

PE7 C11
PC2

• four 0.1 µF capacitors

PA7

PA5

PA3

PA1

PF1

PB0

(Z-World part no. 300-0005)

PB5

PF4

PF6

PB3

U3

PC0

PE4

PE0

PG6

/IORD

PD5

VBAT

+5V

R6

(Z-World part no. 660-0006)

C14

C12

J5

PA6

PA4

U2

(Z-World part no. 330-0013)

J6

C7
C2
C9 D1

PA7

PA2
PA5

PA0
PA3

PB2

PF0
PA1

PF1

PB4
PB0

PF5

PB7
PB3

PB5

PC1/PG2

PC3/PG3

PF7
PF4

PF6

PC0

PE5
PC2

PE1
PE7

PG7
PE4

/IOWR
PE0

GND

GND

PD4
PG6

/IORD

PD5

VBAT

+5V

/RES

• one 10 µF capacitor

C3
C4
C5
C6
C8
0.1
0.1
0.1
10

0.1
PA4

PA2

PA0

PF0

PB2

PB4

PB7

PF5

PF1

PC1/PG2

PE5

PE1

PA6

R1

RESET

DS3

PF4

C4

CP

232E

U1

C6

3

S1
4

R5
1

3

S2

R2
+5V
UX3

1

2

D2

CX14

3

4

R4

C6
R3

UX2

S3

2

PF7

CX13

RX6

RX16

RX5

UX9

RX15

C8

C3

4

2

PB7

POWER
U1

CX12

RX14

C5

1

PF6

CX6

CX11

DS2

J3

DS1

RX13

DS1

PF7

C4

RX4

RX3

RX12

PF6

C8

UX1

UX8

RX11

SW2

C3

CX10

RX10

SW1

PB7

C5

UX7
CX9

J1

J4

PF4

DS2

RX9

CX7

RX2

CX4
RX1

RX7
RX8

CX5

CX3

C1

CX8

CX1

PC3/PG3

RCM3720 PROTOTYPING BOARD

PG7

/IOWR

PD4

GND

GND

BT1

/RES

J2

CX2

RCM3720

B.2.5 Serial Communication

GND

Header J3

Figure B-16. Locations Where to Install RS-232 Chip and Capacitors

NOTE: Only one RS-232 circuit needs to be stuffed.

Rabbit offers the through-hole RS-232 chip and its associated capacitors for sale in a subassembly with some other parts (part number 151-0150). Contact your Rabbit sales representative or authorized distributor for more information.
RS-232 serial communication on the RCM3720 Prototyping Board is supported by the
RS-232 transceiver installed at U3. This transceiver provides the voltage output, slew rate,
and input voltage immunity required to meet the RS-232 serial communication protocol.
Basically, the chip translates the Rabbit 3000’s signals to RS-232 signal levels. Note that
the polarity is reversed in an RS-232 circuit so that a +5 V output becomes approximately
-10 V and 0 V is output as +10 V. The RS-232 transceiver also provides the proper line
loading for reliable communication.
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The RS-232 chip brings out Serial Ports C and D to header J7 on the RCM3720 Prototyping Board. A 2 × 5 header with a 0.1" pitch installed at J7 allows you to connect a ribbon
cable that leads to a standard DB9 serial connector.
Table B-9 summarizes the serial port locations.
Table B-9. RCM3720 Prototyping Board Serial Port Locations
Serial Port

Signal Header

Header Pins

C

J7

TxC…6
RxC…4

D

J7

TxD…3
RxD…5

These serial ports can be configured in software as either one 5-wire or two 3-wire RS-232
channels. RS-232 flow control on an RS-232 port is initiated in software using the serXflowcontrolOn function call from RS232.LIB, where X is the serial port (C or D). The
locations of the flow control lines are specified using a set of five macros.
SERX_RTS_PORT—Data register for the parallel port that the RTS line is on (e.g., PCDR).
SERA_RTS_SHADOW—Shadow register for the RTS line's parallel port (e.g., PCDRShadow).
SERA_RTS_BIT—The bit number for the RTS line.
SERA_CTS_PORT—Data register for the parallel port that the CTS line is on (e.g., PCDRShadow).
SERA_CTS_BIT—The bit number for the CTS line.

Standard 3-wire RS-232 communication using Serial Ports C and D is illustrated in the
following sample code.
#define CINBUFSIZE 15
#define COUTBUFSIZE 15
#define DINBUFSIZE 15
#define DOUTBUFSIZE 15
#define MYBAUD 115200
#endif
main(){
serCopen(_MYBAUD);
serDopen(_MYBAUD);
serCwrFlush();
serCrdFlush();
serDwrFlush();
serDrdFlush();
}

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RCM3720

RS-232 can be used effectively at the RCM3720 module’s maximum baud rate for distances
of up to 15 m.

B.2.6 Use of Rabbit 3000 Parallel Ports
Table B-10 lists the Rabbit 3000 parallel ports and their use for the RCM3720 Prototyping
Board.
RCM3720

Table B-10. RCM3720 Prototyping Board Use of Rabbit 3000 Parallel Ports
Port

I/O

Use

Initial State

PA0–PA7

Input

PB0

Output

CLKB, Serial Flash SCLK

High

PB1

Output

CLKA Programming Port

High
(when not driven by CLKA)

PB2–PB6

Output

Not used

PB7

Input

PC0

Output

Not used

Pulled up (core module)

High

External IA5, Switch S2

Pulled up (Proto Board)

TXD RS-232

High (set by drivers)
Serial Port D

PC1

Input

RXD RS-232

PC2

Output

TXC RS-232

Pulled up (core module)
High (set by drivers)
Serial Port C

PC3

Input

PC4

Output

RXC RS-232

Pulled up (core module)

TXB Serial Flash

High (set by drivers)
Serial Port B

PC5

Input

PC6

Output

RXB Serial Flash

Pulled up (core module)

TXA Programming Port

High (when not driven)
Serial Port A

PC7

Input

RXA Programming Port

Pulled up (core module)

PD0

Output

Ethernet RSTDRV

Pulled up (core module)

PD1

Input

Ethernet BD5 (EESK)

Set by Ethernet

PD2

Input

Ethernet BD6 (EEDI)

Set by Ethernet

PD3

Input

Ethernet BD6 (EEDO)

Set by Ethernet

PD4–PD5

Output

Not used

High

PD6–PD7

Input

Not used

Pulled up (core module)

PE0–PE1

Output

Not used

High

PE2

Output

Ethernet AEN

PE3

Input

Not used

Pulled up (core module)

PE4–PE5

Output

Not used

High

PE6

Input

PE7

Output

Not used

High

PF0

Output

Not used

High

PF1

Input

Not used

Low

Serial Flash Select

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Table B-10. RCM3720 Prototyping Board Use of Rabbit 3000 Parallel Ports
I/O

Use

PF2–PF3

Input

Not used

Pulled up (core module)

PF4

Input

Switch S1

Pulled up (Proto Board)

PF5

Output

Not used

High

PF6

Output

LED DS1

High

PF7

Output

LED DS2

High

PG0–PG1

Output

Not used

High

PG2

Input

Not used

Pulled up (core module)—
tied to PC1

PG3

Input

Not used

Pulled up (core module)—
tied to PC3

PG4–PG7

Output

Not used

Pulled up (core module)—
tied to PC3

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APPENDIX C. LCD/KEYPAD MODULE
An optional LCD/keypad is available for the RCM3700 Prototyping Board. Appendix C describes the LCD/keypad and provides
the software function calls to make full use of the LCD/keypad.
C.1 Specifications
Two optional LCD/keypad modules—with or without a panel-mounted NEMA 4 waterresistant bezel—are available for use with the Prototyping Board. They are shown in
Figure C-1.

LCD/Keypad Modules

Figure C-1. LCD/Keypad Modules Versions

Only the version without the bezel can mount directly on the Prototyping Board; if you
have the version with a bezel, you will have to remove the bezel to be able to mount the
LCD/keypad module on the Prototyping Board. Either version of the LCD/keypad module
can be installed at a remote location up to 60 cm (24") away. Contact your sales representative or your authorized Rabbit distributor for further assistance in purchasing an LCD/keypad module.
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Mounting hardware and a 60 cm (24") extension cable are also available for the LCD/keypad
module through your Rabbit sales representative or authorized distributor.
Table C-1 lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications for the
LCD/keypad module.
Table C-1. LCD/Keypad Specifications
Parameter

Specification

Board Size

2.60" x 3.00" x 0.75"
(66 mm x 76 mm x 19 mm)

Bezel Size

4.50" × 3.60" × 0.30"
(114 mm × 91 mm × 7.6 mm)

Temperature

Operating Range: 0°C to +50°C
Storage Range: –40°C to +85°C

Humidity

5% to 95%, noncondensing

Power Consumption

1.5 W maximum*

Connections

Connects to high-rise header sockets on the RCM3700 Prototyping
Board

LCD Panel Size

122 x 32 graphic display

Keypad

7-key keypad

LEDs

Seven user-programmable LEDs

* The backlight adds approximately 650 mW to the power consumption.

The LCD/keypad module has 0.1"
IDC headers at J1, J2, and J3 for
physical connection to other boards or
ribbon cables. Figure C-2 shows the
LCD/keypad module footprint. These
values are relative to one of the
mounting holes.

(2.5)

(19.5)

0.768

(15.4)

0.607

J1

(40.6)

0.200
(5.1)

J3

J2

1.600

NOTE: All measurements are in
inches followed by millimeters
enclosed in parentheses. All dimensions have a manufacturing tolerance of ±0.01" (0.25 mm).

0.100

0.500
(12.7)

1.450
(36.8)

2.200
(55.9)

Figure C-2. User Board Footprint for
LCD/Keypad Module
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C.2 Contrast Adjustments for All Boards
Starting in 2005, LCD/keypad modules were factory-configured to optimize their contrast
based on the voltage of the system they would be used in. Be sure to select a KDU3V
LCD/keypad module for use with the RCM3700 Prototyping Board — these modules
operate at 3.3 V. You may adjust the contrast using the potentiometer at R2 as shown in
Figure C-3. LCD/keypad modules configured for 5 V may be used with the 3.3 V
RCM3700 Prototyping Board, but the backlight will be dim.
LCD/Keypad Module Jumper Configurations
Description

Pins
Connected

Factory
Default

2.8 V

1–2

×

3.3 V

3–4

5V

n.c.

U3

D1

C7

JP1

R3

U2

C4

U1

R4
R5
C11

C13

U4

J5

CR1
C12
R7

LCD1

R6

D2 C1
C6

C9

C10

R2

C5

C2

Contrast
Adjustment

C3

J5

R1

Header

Q1
J5

Part No. 101-0541

R8
R26
R14

2

R20

1

4

R17

3

R10

Q4

Q6

OTHER LP3500

3.3 V 2.8 V
n.c. = 5 V

R12

R9

Q7

Q2

U6

U5

Q5

R15
R18

R13

R16

R11

J5

R21

2

Q3
R19

4

R23

1

R22

3

J1
R25

Q8
J2

U7 C14
C16 R24
C15

KP1

C17

RN1

DISPLAY
BOARD

J4

Figure C-3. LCD/Keypad Module Voltage Settings

You can set the contrast on the LCD display of pre-2005 LCD/keypad modules by adjusting the potentiometer at R2 or by setting the voltage for 3.3 V by connecting the jumper
across pins 3–4 on header J5 as shown in Figure C-3. Only one of these two options is
available on these LCD/keypad modules.
NOTE: Older LCD/keypad modules that do not have a header at J5 or a contrast adjustment potentiometer at R2 are limited to operate only at 5 V, and will not work with the
RCM3700 Prototyping Board. The older LCD/keypad modules are no longer being sold.
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C.3 Keypad Labeling
The keypad may be labeled according to your needs. A template is provided in Figure C-4
to allow you to design your own keypad label insert.

1.10
(28)

2.35
(60)

Figure C-4. Keypad Template

To replace the keypad legend, remove the old legend and insert your new legend prepared
according to the template in Figure C-4. The keypad legend is located under the blue keypad matte, and is accessible from the left only as shown in Figure C-5.

Keypad label is located
under the blue keypad matte.

Figure C-5. Removing and Inserting Keypad Label

The sample program KEYBASIC.C in the 122x32_1x7 folder in SAMPLES\LCD_KEYPAD
shows how to reconfigure the keypad for different applications.

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C.4 Header Pinouts

DB6B
DB4B
DB2B
DB0B
A1B
A3B
GND
LED7
LED5
LED3
LED1
/RES
VCC

Figure C-6 shows the pinouts for the LCD/keypad module.

J3

GND
LED7
LED5
LED3
LED1
/RES
VCC

GND
DB6B
DB4B
DB2B
DB0B
A1B
A3B

DB7B
DB5B
DB3B
DB1B
A0B
A2B
GND
GND
LED6
LED4
LED2
PE7
+5BKLT

J1

GND
GND
LED6
LED4
LED2
PE7
+5BKLT

GND
DB7B
DB5B
DB3B
DB1B
A0B
A2B

J2

Figure C-6. LCD/Keypad Module Pinouts

C.4.1 I/O Address Assignments
The LCD and keypad on the LCD/keypad module are addressed by the /CS strobe as
explained in Table C-2.
Table C-2. LCD/Keypad Module Address Assignment
Address

Function

0xE000

Device select base address (/CS)

0xExx0–0xExx7

LCD control

0xExx8

LED enable

0xExx9

Not used

0xExxA

7-key keypad

0xExxB (bits 0–6)

7-LED driver

0xExxB (bit 7)

LCD backlight on/off

0xExxC–ExxF

Not used

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C.5 Install Connectors on Prototyping Board
Before you can use the LCD/keypad module with the RCM3700 Prototyping Board, you
will need to install connectors to attach the LCD/keypad module to the RCM3700 Prototyping Board. These connectors are included with the RCM3700 Development Kit.
First solder the 2 x 13 connector to location LCD1JA on the RCM3700 Prototyping Board
as shown in Figure C-7.
• If you plan to bezel-mount the LCD/keypad module, continue with the bezel-mounting
instructions in Section C.7, “Bezel-Mount Installation.”
• If you plan to mount the LCD/keypad module directly on the RCM3700 Prototyping
Board, solder two additional 2 x 7 connectors at locations LCD1JB and LCD1JC on the
RCM3700 Prototyping Board. Section C.6, “Mounting LCD/Keypad Module on the
Prototyping Board,” explains how to mount the LCD/keypad module on the RCM3700
Prototyping Board.

RXC TXC RXE
NC

D4

D2

+5V

D0

A1

A3

GND

LED6

LED4

LED2

LED0

/RSTET

D6
D7

D5

D3

A0

A2

GND

GND

LED5

LED3

D1

D0

D2

D4

D6

GND

D1

D3

D5

D7

GND

LCD1JC

R33

C8

T1

U11

C12

Y3

C57

R29

R31

C22

CX6

R27

CX7

R28

CX8

C35
R43

UX2

CX11
AGND

01

R41 R42

02

03

R35 R36
00 C34
AIN

C32
C33

C30
C31

R39 R40

04

R44
THERM_IN R37

AGND

VREF

C29
AIN
R38
06

JP8
J7

THERMISTOR
CONVERT

R31 R32 R33 R34

05

R30

R29

DS1

CX9
CX10
DS3

DS2

J8
R48

RCM36/37XX SERIES
PROTOTYPING BOARD

A1

CX5

JP7

LCD1JC

A1

NC

NC

NC

NC

NC

NC

JP6

LCD1JB

A3

C40

JP5

LCD1JB

A2

L1

C14

C28

+V

CX3
CX4

/CS

VBAT

/RESET

PD4

CX2
UX1

R26

+V

PE1

+BKLT

C49

JP4

U8

PE5

RP1

R24

LCD1JA

PC0_TXD

+5V

Q1

CX1

LCD1JA

+3.3V

PG7_RXE

/CS

PE0
PG6
TXE
PD5

LED1

PC1/PG2

+BKLT

PF6

GND

PF5
PF7
PC3/
PG3
PC2
TXC
PE4

LED6

PF4

LED4

+5V

PF1

BT1

LED2

PF0

R15

GND

/RES

GND

PB0

LDE0

PA6

PA7

LED5

PA5

LED3

PA3

PB7

DCIN

U2
C18
U6
R14

LED1

PA0

C17
U5

GND

GND

GND

PB2

PA4 PA2

DS2

1

PB3

+3.3V

PA6

PA2

PA0

PF0

PB2

R7

C10

R11 C37

2

R32
R30
R27

R23
C24
C25

C27
R25

TXE

PA7

PA5

PA3

PA1

PF1

PB0

PB3

PB5

PF4

PF6

PC0_TXD

PE7

PE4

PE0

L2

PC1/ PF7
PG2 PF5

PB7

PC2_TXC

PG6_TXE

/IORD

J3

+5V

PD5

VBAT

R28

L6

PE5

PB4

U4

R34

C21
C24

L3

R15
R16

C36 Y1
C39
R13
C29

C53

PD4

PA4
C20

U5
R5

L4

C16

D1

C54 C55

PC3/PG3

C17

R4

C38
C41

DS1

U6

JP3

/IOWR
PG7
RXE
C20 PE1

C15

C7

GND

C32 C30

/RES

TXD

C9

J2
JP1

C19
U1 C25 U3

C33

GND

C18

R6

R22

U7

C31

JP2

C21
L2
R18 R19
R20

C23

C34

C27 C28

R21

R18

TCM_SMT_SOCKET

PB5

PB4

L1

C16

/IORD

PE7

PA1

C11
R13

C26

U8

C26

R24 R2

R26

C23

C58

C22

R36

J5

C7

R12

U4

C8
C10

R11

RP2

U3

C3

C6

C35

R5

RXD

–485

+485

C5

D2

C13

GND

GND
/IOWR

GND JP2

C4

R16

C19

D1

C12

J1

RP1

Rx

JP1

R1
R2
R3
R4

C14
C15

J4

R9

IR1

R6

U1

J2

GND

R8

R7

C2

Tx

GND

C1

R45
R49

R46

R47

RESET
S1

S2

S3

Figure C-7. Solder Connectors to RCM3700 Prototyping Board

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C.6 Mounting LCD/Keypad Module on the Prototyping Board
Install the LCD/keypad module on header sockets LCD1JA, LCD1JB, and LCD1JC of the
RCM3700 Prototyping Board as shown in Figure C-8. Be careful to align the pins over the
headers, and do not bend them as you press down to mate the LCD/keypad module with
the RCM3700 Prototyping Board.

RXC TXC RXE
NC
PG7_RXE

D4

D2

D0

A1

A3

GND

LED6

LED4

LED2

LED0

D6
D7

D5

A0

D3

GND

D6

D4

D2

D0

A1

A3

LED2

LCD1JC

GND

D7

D5

D3

D1

A1

A2

GND

GND

LCD1JC

U11

DS2

T1

C12

Y3

C57

R29

R31

C22

CX7

R28

CX8

C35

UX2

R43

00 C34
AIN

C32
C33

CX11
AGND

01

03

R35 R36

R41 R42

02

C30
C31

R39 R40

04

R44
THERM_IN R37

AGND

VREF

R31 R32 R33 R34

C29
AIN
R38
06

JP8
J7

THERMISTOR
CONVERT

05

R30

R29

DS1

CX9
CX10
DS3

DS2

J8
R48

RCM36/37XX SERIES
PROTOTYPING BOARD

LCD1JB
LED5

C8

CX6

/CS

NC

NC

NC

NC

NC

NC

CX5

JP7

LED3

R33

C14

C40

JP6

R27

LED1

C10

L1

JP5

LCD1JB

CX4
+BKLT

C49

C28

LDE0

CX3

+V

VBAT

CX2

/RESET

PD4

UX1

R26

/RSTET

PE1

+5V

Q1

R24

+V

PE5

RP1

JP4

U8

PC0_TXD

GND

R7

CX1

+5V

PE0
PG6
TXE
PD5

+3.3V

PC1/PG2

D1

PF6

A2

PF5
PF7
PC3/
PG3
PC2
TXC
PE4

LCD1JA

LCD1JA
GND

PF4

BT1

GND

PF1

R15

LED5

+5V

LED3

/RES
/CS

PB0

PF0

LED1

PA6

PA7

+BKLT

PA5
PB7

GND

PA3

DCIN

U2
C18
U6
R14

LED6

PA0

C17
U5

LED4

PB2

PA4 PA2

PB3

+3.3V

PA7
PA6

PA2

PA0

PF0

PB2

PB4

PB7

C24

L2

R11 C37

2

R32
R30
R27

1

GND

TXE

GND
C8
C10

PA5

PA3

PA1

PF1

PB0

PB3

PB5

PF4

PF6

PE7

PE4

PE0

PC0_TXD

PC2_TXC

PG6_TXE

/IORD

J3

+5V

PD5

VBAT

R28

L6

R15
R16

C36 Y1
C39
R13
C29

C53

R34

C21

L3

PE5

PA4
C20

U5
R5

U4

L4

C16

D1

C54 C55

PC1/ PF7
PG2 PF5

R4

C38
C41

DS1

U6

JP3

PC3/PG3

C17

C7

U7

C15

R6

R23
C24
C25

C27
R25

C31

/IOWR
PG7
RXE
C20 PE1

C32 C30

PD4

TXD

C9

J2
JP1

C19
U1 C25 U3

C33

GND

C35

C34

GND

C18

JP2

/RES

R18

C27 C28

R22

PB5

PB4

L1

C16

/IORD

PE7

PA1

C11
R13

TCM_SMT_SOCKET

C21
L2
R18 R19
R20

C23

U4

C26

U8

R21

R24 R2

R26

C23

C58

C26

R36

J5

C7

R12

RP2

R11

C22

C6

D2

C13

GND

GND
/IOWR

GND JP2

U3

C3

RXD

–485

+485

C5

C4

R5

R16

C19

D1

C12

J1

RP1

Rx

JP1

R1
R2
R3
R4

C14
C15

J4

R9

IR1

R6

U1

J2

GND

R8

R7

C2

Tx

GND

C1

R45
R49

R46

R47

RESET
S1

S2

S3

Figure C-8. Install LCD/Keypad Module on RCM3700 Prototyping Board

CAUTION: Pin PB7 is connected as both switch S2 and as an external I/O bus on the
Prototyping Board. Do not use S2 when the LCD/keypad module is installed.

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C.7 Bezel-Mount Installation
This section describes and illustrates how to bezel-mount the LCD/keypad module
designed for remote installation. Follow these steps for bezel-mount installation.
1. Cut mounting holes in the mounting panel in accordance with the recommended dimensions in Figure C-9, then use the bezel faceplate to mount the LCD/keypad module onto
the panel.
0.125 D, 4x

0.230
(5.8)

2.870

(86.4)

0.130

(3.3)

CUTOUT

3.400

(3)

(72.9)

3.100
(78.8)

Figure C-9. Recommended Cutout Dimensions

2. Carefully “drop in” the LCD/keypad module with the bezel and gasket attached.

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3. Fasten the unit with the four 4-40 screws and washers included with the LCD/keypad
module. If your panel is thick, use a 4-40 screw that is approximately 3/16" (5 mm) longer than the thickness of the panel.

Bezel/Gasket

DISPLAY BOARD
U1

C1

U2

C4

U3

C3

C2
Q1

R17

D1

J1

R1

R2

R4

R3

R5

R7

R6

R8
R15

R14

R13

R12

R11

R9

R10

Panel

R18

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q5

Q6

Q8

Q7

C5
R16

KP1

J3

RN1

U4

C6

C7

C8

J2

Figure C-10. LCD/Keypad Module Mounted in Panel (rear view)

Carefully tighten the screws until the gasket is compressed and the plastic bezel faceplate is touching the panel.
Do not tighten each screw fully before moving on to the next screw. Apply only one or
two turns to each screw in sequence until all are tightened manually as far as they can
be so that the gasket is compressed and the plastic bezel faceplate is touching the panel.

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C.7.1 Connect the LCD/Keypad Module to Your Prototyping Board
The LCD/keypad module can be located as far as 2 ft. (60 cm) away from the RCM3700
Prototyping Board, and is connected via a ribbon cable as shown in Figure C-11.

JP1

R3

U2

C4

U1

R4
R5
C11

C13

CR1
C12
R7

LCD1

Pin 1

C5

D1

C7

C10

C9

R6

D2 C1
C6

C3

R1

C2

R2

U3

U4
Q1
J5

J1
R25
R8

Q4

Q6

3.3 V 2.8 V
n.c. = 5 V

Q3
R19

2

OTHER LP3500

R12

R9

Q7

Q2

U6

U5

R15

Q5

R18

R10
R20

4

R17

1

R16

R14

J5
3

R21

R13

R23

R11

R22

R26

Q8
J2

U7 C14
C16 R24
C15

KP1

RN1

C17

DISPLAY
BOARD

J4

S1

S2

S3

RESET
RCM36/37XX SERIES
PROTOTYPING BOARD

R45
R49

R48

R46

J8
VREF

AGND

THERMISTOR

JP8
J7

R29

C29
R30

R39 R40

C30
C31

R47

DS2

DS1

DS3

CX11

R41 R42

C32
C33

R43

AIN
R38
06

05

04

03

02

01

00 C34
AIN

CONVERT

R44
THERM_IN R37

AGND

CX10
CX9

UX2

C35

CX8

R35 R36

R31 R32 R33 R34

R28

CX7

R27

CX6

R26
C27
R25

JP5

NC

C28

JP6

NC

NC

JP7

NC

NC

NC

CX5
UX1

R24
U8

U7

JP4

CX1

R23
C24
C25
1
R26

JP2

C27 C28
C26

C58

C23
R28

C21

J3
R34

C16

R27
DS2
R32
R30
DS1

R12

R11
U3
C4

Tx
Rx

IR1

PC0_TXD
PC1/PG2
PF6
PF4

PF1

+5V

PF0

/RES

PB7

PB0

PA7

PA6

PA1

C6

PA0

PB2

PB3

PB4

PB5

PE7

GND

R7

R14

U5

U2
C18
U6

C17
C16

DCIN

L1

C13
D2

C12

R9

C2

LCD1JA
BT1

R15

/IORD

GND
/IOWR

J4

J2
R8

GND

NC

C1

PE5

PA3
U4

J1

PE1

PF5

C11

C5

PG7_RXE

PA5

GND JP2
–485

+485

GND

JP1

C7

R13
C9

TXD

GND

TXE

RXD

R1
R2
R3
R4

R6

U8

C24

D1
U6

J2

C3

R24 R2

C53

R5

R36

J5

TCM_SMT_SOCKET

LCD1JC

LCD1JB

PD4

PF7
PC3/
PG3
PC2
TXC
PE4

C31

C21
L2
R18 R19
R20

C32 C30

R21

C33

R29

+5V

C34

VBAT

JP3

/IORD

PG6_TXE

C18

PD5

C57

GND

GND

L4

PE0

C7

PE4

JP1

PE7

R18

R31

Y3
T1

L6

PC2_TXC

C8
C10

PA4 PA2

RP2

U11

L3

PC0_TXD

+V

/RSTET

LED0

LED2

LED4

LED6

GND

A3

A1

D0

D2

D4

D6

RP1

C8

C54 C55

U1 C25 U3
C19

R33

L2

PF6

PF4

PB5

PB3

PB0

PF1

PA1

PA3

PA5

PA7

+BKLT

/CS

LED1

LED3

LED5

GND

A2

GND

A0

D1

D3

D5

D7

C35

L1

C49

C22

C12

C14

PD4

R7

PE5

PC3/PG3

PB7

PB4

PB2

PF0

PA0

PA2

PA4

PA6

R15
R16

Q1

C26

C10

/RES

C36 Y1
C39
R13
C29

/IOWR
PG7
RXE
C20 PE1

U5
R5

PC1/ PF7
PG2 PF5

R4

C22

CX3
VBAT

PE0
PG6
TXE
PD5

R22
C40

U4

R6

CX2

2

+5V

GND

+3.3V

Pin 1

C38
C41

R16

CX4

RP1

+V

/RESET

C23

+BKLT

/CS

A3

LDE0

A1

LED2

D0

LED1

D2

LED3

A2

LED4

A1

D4

LED5

D1

D6

LED6

D3

GND

GND

D5

GND

D7

GND

GND

+5V

GND

+3.3V

LCD1JA

R11 C37
C20

C17
C15

RXC TXC RXE

U1

D1

C15
C14

C19

Figure C-11. Connecting LCD/Keypad Module to RCM3700 Prototyping Board

Note the locations and connections relative to pin 1 on both the RCM3700 Prototyping
Board and the LCD/keypad module.
Rabbit offers 2 ft. (60 cm) extension cables. Contact your authorized distributor or a Rabbit
sales representative for more information.

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C.8 Sample Programs
Sample programs illustrating the use of the LCD/keypad module with the RCM3700
Prototyping Board are provided in the SAMPLES\RCM3700\LCD_KEYPAD folder.
These sample programs use the external I/O bus on the Rabbit 3000 chip, and so the
#define PORTA_AUX_IO line is already included in the sample programs.
Each sample program has comments that describe the purpose and function of the program. Follow the instructions at the beginning of the sample program. To run a sample
program, open it with the File menu (if it is not still open), then compile and run it by
pressing F9. The RCM3700 must be connected to a PC using the programming cable as
described in Chapter 2, “Getting Started.”.
Complete information on Dynamic C is provided in the Dynamic C User’s Manual.
• KEYPADTOLED.C—This program demonstrates the use of the external I/O bus. The
program will light up an LED on the LCD/keypad module and will display a message
on the LCD when a key press is detected. The DS1 and DS2 LEDs on the RCM3700
Prototyping Board will also light up.
• LCDKEYFUN.C—This program demonstrates how to draw primitive features from the
graphic library (lines, circles, polygons), and also demonstrates the keypad with the key
release option.
• SWITCHTOLED.C—This program demonstrates the use of the external I/O bus. The
program will light up an LED on the LCD/keypad module and will display a message
on the LCD when a switch press is detected. The DS1 and DS2 LEDs on the RCM3700
Prototyping Board will also light up.
Additional sample programs are available in the 122x32_1x7 folder in SAMPLES\
LCD_KEYPAD.

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C.9 LCD/Keypad Module Function Calls
When mounted on the RCM3700 Prototyping Board, the LCD/keypad module uses the
external I/O bus on the Rabbit 3000 chip. Remember to add the line
#define PORTA_AUX_IO

to the beginning of any programs using the external I/O bus.
C.9.1 LCD/Keypad Module Initialization
The function used to initialize the LCD/keypad module can be found in the Dynamic C
LIB\DISPLAYS\LCD122KEY7.LIB library.

void dispInit();
Initializes the LCD/keypad module. The keypad is set up using keypadDef() or keyConfig() after
this function call.
RETURN VALUE

None.

C.9.2 LEDs
When power is applied to the LCD/keypad module for the first time, the red LED (DS1)
will come on, indicating that power is being applied to the LCD/keypad module. The red
LED is turned off when the brdInit function executes.
One function is available to control the LEDs, and can be found in the Dynamic C LIB\
DISPLAYS\LCD122KEY7.LIB library.

void displedOut(int led, int value);
LED on/off control. This function will only work when the LCD/keypad module is installed on the
RCM3700 Prototyping Board.
PARAMETERS

led is the LED to control.
0 = LED DS1
1 = LED DS2
2 = LED DS3
3 = LED DS4
4 = LED DS5
5 = LED DS6
6 = LED DS7
value is the value used to control whether the LED is on or off (0 or 1).
0 = off
1 = on
RETURN VALUE

None.

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C.9.3 LCD Display
The functions used to control the LCD display are contained in the GRAPHIC.LIB library
located in the Dynamic C LIB\DISPLAYS\GRAPHIC library folder. When x and y coordinates on the display screen are specified, x can range from 0 to 121, and y can range from
0 to 31. These numbers represent pixels from the top left corner of the display.

void glInit(void);
Initializes the display devices, clears the screen.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glDispOnOFF, glBacklight, glSetContrast, glPlotDot, glBlock, glPlotDot,
glPlotPolygon, glPlotCircle, glHScroll, glVScroll, glXFontInit, glPrintf,
glPutChar, glSetBrushType, glBuffLock, glBuffUnlock, glPlotLine

void glBackLight(int onOff);
Turns the display backlight on or off.
PARAMETER

onOff turns the backlight on or off
1—turn the backlight on
0—turn the backlight off
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glInit, glDispOnoff, glSetContrast

void glDispOnOff(int onOff);
Sets the LCD screen on or off. Data will not be cleared from the screen.
PARAMETER

onOff turns the LCD screen on or off
1—turn the LCD screen on
0—turn the LCD screen off
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glInit, glSetContrast, glBackLight

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void glSetContrast(unsigned level);
Sets display contrast.

NOTE: This function is not used with the LCD/keypad module since the support circuits
are not available on the LCD/keypad module.

void glFillScreen(int pattern);
Fills the LCD display screen with a pattern.
PARAMETER

The screen will be set to all black if pattern is 0xFF, all white if pattern is 0x00, and vertical stripes
for any other pattern.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glBlock, glBlankScreen, glPlotPolygon, glPlotCircle

void glBlankScreen(void);
Blanks the LCD display screen (sets LCD display screen to white).
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glFillScreen, glBlock, glPlotPolygon, glPlotCircle

void glFillRegion(int left, int top, int width,
int height, char pattern);
Fills a rectangular block in the LCD buffer with the pattern specified. Any portion of the block that is
outside the LCD display area will be clipped.
PARAMETERS

left is the x coordinate of the top left corner of the block.
top is the y coordinate of the top left corner of the block.
width is the width of the block.
height is the height of the block.
pattern is the bit pattern to display (all black if pattern is 0xFF, all white if pattern is 0x00, and
vertical stripes for any other pattern).
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glFillScreen, glBlankScreen, glBlock, glBlankRegion

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void glFastFillRegion(int left, int top, int width,
int height, char pattern);
Fills a rectangular block in the LCD buffer with the pattern specified. The block left and width parameters must be byte-aligned. Any portion of the block that is outside the LCD display area will be clipped.
PARAMETERS

left is the x coordinate of the top left corner of the block.
top is the y coordinate of the top left corner of the block.
width is the width of the block.
height is the height of the block.
pattern is the bit pattern to display (all black if pattern is 0xFF, all white if pattern is 0x00, and
vertical stripes for any other pattern).
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glFillScreen, glBlankScreen, glBlock, glBlankRegion

void glBlankRegion(int left, int top, int width,
int height);
Clears a region on the LCD display. The block left and width parameters must be byte-aligned. Any portion of the block that is outside the LCD display area will be clipped.
PARAMETERS

left is the x coordinate of the top left corner of the block (x must be evenly divisible by 8).
top is the y coordinate of the top left corner of the block.
width is the width of the block (must be evenly divisible by 8).
height is the height of the block.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glFillScreen, glBlankScreen, glBlock

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void glBlock(int left, int top, int width,
int height);
Draws a rectangular block in the page buffer and on the LCD if the buffer is unlocked. Any portion of the
block that is outside the LCD display area will be clipped.
PARAMETERS

left is the x coordinate of the top left corner of the block.
top is the y coordinate of the top left corner of the block.
width is the width of the block.
height is the height of the block.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glFillScreen, glBlankScreen, glPlotPolygon, glPlotCircle

void glPlotVPolygon(int n, int *pFirstCoord);
Plots the outline of a polygon in the LCD page buffer, and on the LCD if the buffer is unlocked. Any
portion of the polygon that is outside the LCD display area will be clipped. If fewer than 3 vertices are
specified, the function will return without doing anything.
PARAMETERS

n is the number of vertices.
pFirstCoord is a pointer to array of vertex coordinates: x1,y1, x2,y2, x3,y3, ...
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glPlotPolygon, glFillPolygon, glFillVPolygon

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void glPlotPolygon(int n, int y1, int x1, int y2,
int x2, ...);
Plots the outline of a polygon in the LCD page buffer and on the LCD if the buffer is unlocked. Any
portion of the polygon that is outside the LCD display area will be clipped. If fewer than 3 vertices are
specified, the function will return without doing anything.
PARAMETERS

n is the number of vertices.
y1 is the y coordinate of the first vertex.
x1 is the x coordinate of the first vertex.
y2 is the y coordinate of the second vertex.
x2 is the x coordinate of the second vertex.
... are the coordinates of additional vertices.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glPlotVPolygon, glFillPolygon, glFillVPolygon

void glFillVPolygon(int n, int *pFirstCoord);
Fills a polygon in the LCD page buffer and on the LCD screen if the buffer is unlocked. Any portion of
the polygon that is outside the LCD display area will be clipped. If fewer than 3 vertices are specified,
the function will return without doing anything.
PARAMETERS

n is the number of vertices.
pFirstCoord is a pointer to array of vertex coordinates: x1,y1, x2,y2, x3,y3, ...
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glFillPolygon, glPlotPolygon, glPlotVPolygon

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void glFillPolygon(int n, int x1, int y1, int x2,
int y2, ...);
Fills a polygon in the LCD page buffer and on the LCD if the buffer is unlocked. Any portion of the
polygon that is outside the LCD display area will be clipped. If fewer than 3 vertices are specified, the
function will return without doing anything.
PARAMETERS

n is the number of vertices.
x1 is the x coordinate of the first vertex.
y1 is the y coordinate of the first vertex.
x2 is the x coordinate of the second vertex.
y2 is the y coordinate of the second vertex.
... are the coordinates of additional vertices.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glFillVPolygon, glPlotPolygon, glPlotVPolygon

void glPlotCircle(int xc, int yc, int rad);
Draws the outline of a circle in the LCD page buffer and on the LCD if the buffer is unlocked. Any portion of the circle that is outside the LCD display area will be clipped.
PARAMETERS

xc is the x coordinate of the center of the circle.
yc is the y coordinate of the center of the circle.
rad is the radius of the center of the circle (in pixels).
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glFillCircle, glPlotPolygon, glFillPolygon

void glFillCircle(int xc, int yc, int rad);
Draws a filled circle in the LCD page buffer and on the LCD if the buffer is unlocked. Any portion of the
circle that is outside the LCD display area will be clipped.
PARAMETERS

xc is the x coordinate of the center of the circle.
yc is the y coordinate of the center of the circle.
rad is the radius of the center of the circle (in pixels).
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glPlotCircle, glPlotPolygon, glFillPolygon

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void glXFontInit(fontInfo *pInfo, char pixWidth,
char pixHeight, unsigned startChar,
unsigned endChar, unsigned long xmemBuffer);
Initializes the font descriptor structure, where the font is stored in xmem. Each font character's bitmap is
column major and byte-aligned.
PARAMETERS

pInfo is a pointer to the font descriptor to be initialized.
pixWidth is the width (in pixels) of each font item.
pixHeight is the height (in pixels) of each font item.
startChar is the value of the first printable character in the font character set.
endChar is the value of the last printable character in the font character set.
xmemBuffer is the xmem pointer to a linear array of font bitmaps.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glPrinf

unsigned long glFontCharAddr(fontInfo *pInfo,
char letter);
Returns the xmem address of the character from the specified font set.
PARAMETERS

*pInfo is the xmem address of the bitmap font set.
letter is an ASCII character.
RETURN VALUE

xmem address of bitmap character font, column major and byte-aligned.
SEE ALSO
glPutFont, glPrintf

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void glPutFont(int x, int y, fontInfo *pInfo,
char code);
Puts an entry from the font table to the page buffer and on the LCD if the buffer is unlocked. Each font
character's bitmap is column major and byte-aligned. Any portion of the bitmap character that is outside
the LCD display area will be clipped.
PARAMETERS

x is the x coordinate (column) of the top left corner of the text.
y is the y coordinate (row) of the top left corner of the text.
pInfo is a pointer to the font descriptor.
code is the ASCII character to display.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glFontCharAddr, glPrintf

void glSetPfStep(int stepX, int stepY);
Sets the glPrintf() printing step direction. The x and y step directions are independent signed values.
The actual step increments depend on the height and width of the font being displayed, which are multiplied by the step values.
PARAMETERS

stepX is the glPrintf x step value
stepY is the glPrintf y step value
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO

Use glGetPfStep() to examine the current x and y printing step direction.

int glGetPfStep(void);
Gets the current glPrintf() printing step direction. Each step direction is independent of the other,
and is treated as an 8-bit signed value. The actual step increments depends on the height and width of the
font being displayed, which are multiplied by the step values.
RETURN VALUE

The x step is returned in the MSB, and the y step is returned in the LSB of the integer result.
SEE ALSO

Use glGetPfStep() to control the x and y printing step direction.

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void glPutChar(char ch, char *ptr, int *cnt,
glPutCharInst *pInst)
Provides an interface between the STDIO string-handling functions and the graphic library. The
STDIO string-formatting function will call this function, one character at a time, until the entire formatted string has been parsed. Any portion of the bitmap character that is outside the LCD display area will
be clipped.
PARAMETERS

ch is the character to be displayed on the LCD.
*ptr is not used, but is a place holder for STDIO string functions.
*cnt is not used, is a place holder for STDIO string functions.
pInst is a pointer to the font descriptor.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glPrintf, glPutFont, doprnt

void glPrintf(int x, int y, fontInfo *pInfo,
char *fmt, ...);
Prints a formatted string (much like printf) on the LCD screen. Only the character codes that exist in
the font set are printed, all others are skipped. For example, '\b', '\t', '\n' and '\r' (ASCII backspace, tab,
new line, and carriage return, respectively) will be printed if they exist in the font set, but will not have
any effect as control characters. Any portion of the bitmap character that is outside the LCD display area
will be clipped.
PARAMETERS

x is the x coordinate (column) of the upper left corner of the text.
y is the y coordinate (row) of the upper left corner of the text.
pInfo is a pointer to the font descriptor.
*fmt is a formatted string.
... are formatted string conversion parameter(s).
EXAMPLE
glprintf(0,0, &fi12x16, "Test %d\n", count);
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glXFontInit

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void glBuffLock(void);
Increments LCD screen locking counter. Graphic calls are recorded in the LCD memory buffer and are
not transferred to the LCD if the counter is non-zero.

NOTE: glBuffLock() and glBuffUnlock() can be nested up to a level of 255, but be
sure to balance the calls. It is not a requirement to use these procedures, but a set of
glBuffLock() and glBuffUnlock() bracketing a set of related graphic calls speeds
up the rendering significantly.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glBuffUnlock, glSwap

void glBuffUnlock(void);
Decrements the LCD screen locking counter. The contents of the LCD buffer are transferred to the LCD
if the counter goes to zero.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glBuffLock, glSwap

void glSwap(void);
Checks the LCD screen locking counter. The contents of the LCD buffer are transferred to the LCD if the
counter is zero.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glBuffUnlock, glBuffLock, _glSwapData (located in the library specifically for the LCD

that you are using)

void glSetBrushType(int type);
Sets the drawing method (or color) of pixels drawn by subsequent graphic calls.
PARAMETER

type value can be one of the following macros.
PIXBLACK draws black pixels (turns pixel on).
PIXWHITE draws white pixels (turns pixel off).
PIXXOR draws old pixel XOR'ed with the new pixel.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
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int glGetBrushType(void);
Gets the current method (or color) of pixels drawn by subsequent graphic calls.
RETURN VALUE

The current brush type.
SEE ALSO
glSetBrushType

void glXGetBitmap(int x, int y, int bmWidth,
int bmHeight, unsigned long xBm);
Gets a bitmap from the LCD page buffer and stores it in xmem RAM. This function automatically calls
glXGetFastmap if the left edge of the bitmap is byte-aligned and the left edge and width are each
evenly divisible by 8.
This function call is intended for use only when a graphic engine is used to interface with the LCD/keypad
module.
PARAMETERS

x is the x coordinate in pixels of the top left corner of the bitmap (x must be evenly divisible by 8).
y is the y coordinate in pixels of the top left corner of the bitmap.
bmWidth is the width in pixels of the bitmap (must be evenly divisible by 8).
bmHeight is the height in pixels of the bitmap.
xBm is the xmem RAM storage address of the bitmap.
RETURN VALUE

None.

void glXGetFastmap(int left, int top, int width,
int height, unsigned long xmemptr);
Draws bitmap in the specified space. The data for the bitmap are stored in xmem. This function is similar
to glXPutBitmap, except that it's faster. The bitmap must be byte-aligned. Any portion of a bitmap
image or character that is outside the LCD display area will be clipped.
This function call is intended for use only when a graphic engine is used to interface with the LCD/keypad
module.
PARAMETERS

left is the x coordinate of the top left corner of the bitmap (x must be evenly divisible by 8).
top is the y coordinate in pixels of the top left corner of the bitmap.
width is the width of the bitmap (must be evenly divisible by 8).
height is the height of the bitmap.
xmemptr is the xmem RAM storage address of the bitmap.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glXPutBitmap, glPrintf

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void glPlotDot(int x, int y);
Draws a single pixel in the LCD buffer, and on the LCD if the buffer is unlocked. If the coordinates are
outside the LCD display area, the dot will not be plotted.
PARAMETERS

x is the x coordinate of the dot.
y is the y coordinate of the dot.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glPlotline, glPlotPolygon, glPlotCircle

void glPlotLine(int x0, int y0, int x1, int y1);
Draws a line in the LCD buffer, and on the LCD if the buffer is unlocked. Any portion of the line that is
beyond the LCD display area will be clipped.
PARAMETERS

x0 is the x coordinate of one endpoint of the line.
y0 is the y coordinate of one endpoint of the line.
x1 is the x coordinate of the other endpoint of the line.
y1 is the y coordinate of the other endpoint of the line.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glPlotDot, glPlotPolygon, glPlotCircle

void glLeft1(int left, int top, int cols, int rows);
Scrolls byte-aligned window left one pixel, right column is filled by current pixel type (color).
PARAMETERS

left is the top left corner of bitmap, must be evenly divisible by 8, otherwise truncates.
top is the top left corner of the bitmap.
cols is the number of columns in the window, must be evenly divisible by 8, otherwise truncates.
rows is the number of rows in the window.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glHScroll, glRight1

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void glRight1(int left, int top, int cols, int rows);
Scrolls byte-aligned window right one pixel, left column is filled by current pixel type (color).
PARAMETERS

left is the top left corner of bitmap, must be evenly divisible by 8, otherwise truncates.
top is the top left corner of the bitmap.
cols is the number of columns in the window, must be evenly divisible by 8, otherwise truncates.
rows is the number of rows in the window.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glHScroll, glLeft1

void glUp1(int left, int top, int cols, int rows);
Scrolls byte-aligned window up one pixel, bottom column is filled by current pixel type (color).
PARAMETERS

left is the top left corner of bitmap, must be evenly divisible by 8, otherwise truncates.
top is the top left corner of the bitmap.
cols is the number of columns in the window, must be evenly divisible by 8, otherwise truncates.
rows is the number of rows in the window.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glVScroll, glDown1

void glDown1(int left, int top, int cols, int rows);
Scrolls byte-aligned window down one pixel, top column is filled by current pixel type (color).
PARAMETERS

left is the top left corner of bitmap, must be evenly divisible by 8, otherwise truncates.
top is the top left corner of the bitmap.
cols is the number of columns in the window, must be evenly divisible by 8, otherwise truncates.
rows is the number of rows in the window.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glVScroll, glUp1

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void glHScroll(int left, int top, int cols,
int rows, int nPix);
Scrolls right or left, within the defined window by x number of pixels. The opposite edge of the scrolled
window will be filled in with white pixels. The window must be byte-aligned.
Parameters will be verified for the following:
1. The left and cols parameters will be verified that they are evenly divisible by 8. If not, they will
be truncated to a value that is a multiple of 8.
2. Parameters will be checked to verify that the scrolling area is valid. The minimum scrolling area is
a width of 8 pixels and a height of one row.
PARAMETERS

left is the top left corner of bitmap, must be evenly divisible by 8.
top is the top left corner of the bitmap.
cols is the number of columns in the window, must be evenly divisible by 8.
rows is the number of rows in the window.
nPix is the number of pixels to scroll within the defined window (a negative value will produce a scroll
to the left).
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glVScroll

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void glVScroll(int left, int top, int cols,
int rows, int nPix);
Scrolls up or down, within the defined window by x number of pixels. The opposite edge of the scrolled
window will be filled in with white pixels. The window must be byte-aligned.
Parameters will be verified for the following:
1. The left and cols parameters will be verified that they are evenly divisible by 8. If not, they will
be truncated to a value that is a multiple of 8.
2. Parameters will be checked to verify that the scrolling area is valid. The minimum scrolling area is
a width of 8 pixels and a height of one row.
PARAMETERS

left is the top left corner of bitmap, must be evenly divisible by 8.
top is the top left corner of the bitmap.
cols is the number of columns in the window, must be evenly divisible by 8.
rows is the number of rows in the window.
nPix is the number of pixels to scroll within the defined window (a negative value will produce a scroll
up).
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glHScroll

void glXPutBitmap(int left, int top, int width,
int height, unsigned long bitmap);
Draws bitmap in the specified space. The data for the bitmap are stored in xmem. This function calls
glXPutFastmap automatically if the bitmap is byte-aligned (the left edge and the width are each
evenly divisible by 8).
Any portion of a bitmap image or character that is outside the LCD display area will be clipped.
PARAMETERS

left is the top left corner of the bitmap.
top is the top left corner of the bitmap.
width is the width of the bitmap.
height is the height of the bitmap.
bitmap is the address of the bitmap in xmem.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glXPutFastmap, glPrintf

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void glXPutFastmap(int left, int top, int width,
int height, unsigned long bitmap);
Draws bitmap in the specified space. The data for the bitmap are stored in xmem. This function is like
glXPutBitmap, except that it is faster. The restriction is that the bitmap must be byte-aligned.
Any portion of a bitmap image or character that is outside the LCD display area will be clipped.
PARAMETERS

left is the top left corner of the bitmap, must be evenly divisible by 8, otherwise truncates.
top is the top left corner of the bitmap.
width is the width of the bitmap, must be evenly divisible by 8, otherwise truncates.
height is the height of the bitmap.
bitmap is the address of the bitmap in xmem.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
glXPutBitmap, glPrintf

int TextWindowFrame(windowFrame *window,
fontInfo *pFont, int x, int y, int winWidth,
int winHeight)
Defines a text-only display window. This function provides a way to display characters within the text
window using only character row and column coordinates. The text window feature provides end-of-line
wrapping and clipping after the character in the last column and row is displayed.

NOTE: Execute the TextWindowFrame function before other Text... functions.
PARAMETERS

window is a pointer to the window frame descriptor.
pFont is a pointer to the font descriptor.
x is the x coordinate of the top left corner of the text window frame.
y is the y coordinate of the top left corner of the text window frame.
winWidth is the width of the text window frame.
winHeight is the height of the text window frame.
RETURN VALUE

0—window frame was successfully created.
-1—x coordinate + width has exceeded the display boundary.
-2—y coordinate + height has exceeded the display boundary.
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void TextBorderInit(windowFrame *wPtr, int border,
char *title);
This function initializes the window frame structure with the border and title information.

NOTE: Execute the TextWindowFrame function before using this function.
PARAMETERS

wPtr is a pointer to the window frame descriptor.
border is the border style:
SINGLE_LINE—The function will draw a single-line border around the text window.
DOUBLE_LINE—The function will draw a double-line border around the text window.
title is a pointer to the title information:
If a NULL string is detected, then no title is written to the text menu.
If a string is detected, then it will be written center-aligned to the top of the text menu box.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
TextBorder, TextGotoXY, TextPutChar, TextWindowFrame, TextCursorLocation

void TextBorder(windowFrame *wPtr);
This function displays the border for a given window frame. This function will automatically adjust the
text window parameters to accommodate the space taken by the text border. This adjustment will only
occur once after the TextBorderInit function executes.

NOTE: Execute the TextWindowFrame function before using this function.
PARAMETERS

wPtr is a pointer to the window frame descriptor.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
TextBorderInit, TextGotoXY, TextPutChar, TextWindowFrame,
TextCursorLocation

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void TextGotoXY(windowFrame *window, int col,
int row);
Sets the cursor location to display the next character. The display location is based on the height and
width of the character to be displayed.

NOTE: Execute the TextWindowFrame function before using this function.
PARAMETERS

window is a pointer to a font descriptor.
col is a character column location.
row is a character row location.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
TextPutChar, TextPrintf, TextWindowFrame

void TextCursorLocation(windowFrame *window,
int *col, int *row);
Gets the current cursor location that was set by a Graphic Text... function.

NOTE: Execute the TextWindowFrame function before using this function.
PARAMETERS

window is a pointer to a font descriptor.
col is a pointer to cursor column variable.
row is a pointer to cursor row variable.
RETURN VALUE

Lower word = Cursor Row location
Upper word = Cursor Column location
SEE ALSO
TextGotoXY, TextPrintf, TextWindowFrame, TextCursorLocation

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void TextPutChar(struct windowFrame *window, char ch);
Displays a character on the display where the cursor is currently pointing. Once a character is displayed,
the cursor will be incremented to the next character position. If any portion of a bitmap character is outside the LCD display area, the character will not be displayed.

NOTE: Execute the TextWindowFrame function before using this function.
PARAMETERS

*window is a pointer to a font descriptor.
ch is a character to be displayed on the LCD.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
TextGotoXY, TextPrintf, TextWindowFrame, TextCursorLocation

void TextPrintf(struct windowFrame *window,
char *fmt, ...);
Prints a formatted string (much like printf) on the LCD screen. Only printable characters in the font
set are printed; escape sequences '\r' and '\n' are also recognized. All other escape sequences will be
skipped over; for example, '\b' and \'t' will cause nothing to be displayed.
The text window feature provides end-of-line wrapping and clipping after the character in the last column and row is displayed. The cursor then remains at the end of the string.

NOTE: Execute the TextWindowFrame function before using this function.
PARAMETERS

window is a pointer to a font descriptor.
*fmt is a formatted string.
... are formatted string conversion parameter(s).
EXAMPLE
TextPrintf(&TextWindow, "Test %d\n", count);
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
TextGotoXY, TextPutChar, TextWindowFrame, TextCursorLocation

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int TextMaxChars(windowFrame *wPtr);
This function returns the maximum number of characters that can be displayed within the text window.

NOTE: Execute the TextWindowFrame function before using this function.
PARAMETERS

wPtr is a pointer to the window frame descriptor.
RETURN VALUE

The maximum number of characters that can be displayed within the text window.
SEE ALSO
TextGotoXY, TextPrintf, TextWindowFrame, TextCursorLocation

void TextWinClear(windowFrame *wPtr);
This functions clears the entire area within the specified text window.

NOTE: Execute the TextWindowFrame function before using this function.
PARAMETERS

wPtr is a pointer to the window frame descriptor.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
TextGotoXY, TextPrintf, TextWindowFrame, TextCursorLocation

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C.9.4 Keypad
The functions used to control the keypad are contained in the Dynamic C LIB\KEYPADS\
KEYPAD7.LIB library.

void keyInit(void);
Initializes keypad process
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
brdInit

void keyConfig(char cRaw, char cPress,
char cRelease, char cCntHold, char cSpdLo,
char cCntLo, char cSpdHi);
Assigns each key with key press and release codes, and hold and repeat ticks for auto repeat and
debouncing.
PARAMETERS

cRaw is a raw key code index.
1 × 7 keypad matrix with raw key code index assignments (in brackets):
[0]

[1]
[4]

[2]
[5]

[3]
[6]

User Keypad Interface
cPress is a key press code
An 8-bit value is returned when a key is pressed.
0 = Unused.
See keypadDef() for default press codes.
cRelease is a key release code.
An 8-bit value is returned when a key is pressed.
0 = Unused.
cCntHold is a hold tick, which is approximately one debounce period or 5 µs.
How long to hold before repeating.
0 = No Repeat.
cSpdLo is a low-speed repeat tick, which is approximately one debounce period or 5 µs.
How many times to repeat.
0 = None.
cCntLo is a low-speed hold tick, which is approximately one debounce period or 5 µs.
How long to hold before going to high-speed repeat.
0 = Slow Only.

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cSpdHi is a high-speed repeat tick, which is approximately one debounce period or 5 µs.
How many times to repeat after low speed repeat.
0 = None.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
keyProcess, keyGet, keypadDef

void keyProcess(void);
Scans and processes keypad data for key assignment, debouncing, press and release, and repeat.

NOTE: This function is also able to process an 8 × 8 matrix keypad.
RETURN VALUE

None
SEE ALSO
keyConfig, keyGet, keypadDef

char keyGet(void);
Get next keypress.
RETURN VALUE

The next keypress, or 0 if none
SEE ALSO
keyConfig, keyProcess, keypadDef

int keyUnget(char cKey);
Pushes the value of cKey to the top of the input queue, which is 16 bytes deep.
PARAMETER

cKey
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
keyGet

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void keypadDef();
Configures the physical layout of the keypad with the desired ASCII return key codes.
Keypad physical mapping 1 × 7
0

4

1

['L']

5

2

['U']
['–']

6

['D']

3
['R']

['+']

['E']

where
'D' represents Down Scroll
'U' represents Up Scroll
'R' represents Right Scroll
'L' represents Left Scroll
'–' represents Page Down
'+' represents Page Up
'E' represents the ENTER key
Example: Do the following for the above physical vs. ASCII return key codes.
keyConfig
keyConfig
keyConfig
keyConfig
keyConfig
keyConfig
keyConfig

(
(
(
(
(
(
(

3,'R',0,
6,'E',0,
2,'D',0,
4,'-',0,
1,'U',0,
5,'+',0,
0,'L',0,

0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,

0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,

0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,

0
0
0
0
0
0
0

);
);
);
);
);
);
);

Characters are returned upon keypress with no repeat.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
keyConfig, keyGet, keyProcess

void keyScan(char *pcKeys);
Writes "1" to each row and reads the value. The position of a keypress is indicated by a zero value in a bit
position.
PARAMETER

pcKeys is a pointer to the address of the value read.
RETURN VALUE

None.
SEE ALSO
keyConfig, keyGet, keypadDef, keyProcess

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APPENDIX D. POWER SUPPLY
Appendix D provides information on the current requirements
of the RCM3700, and includes some background on the chip
select circuit used in power management.
D.1 Power Supplies
Power is supplied from the motherboard to which the RCM3700 is connected via header
J1. The RCM3700 has an onboard +3.3 V linear power regulator that provides the +3.3 V
supply to operate the microprocessor-related circuitry of the RCM3700, but not the Ethernet circuit, which requires + 5 V. Figure D-1 shows the power-supply circuit.
J1
37

VBAT_EXT

POWER
IN

External
Battery

LINEAR POWER REGULATOR
+5 V

+3.3 V

38
39

VIN

3

40

10 µF

LM1117
U7
1

2

10 µF

Figure D-1. RCM3700 Power Supply

The RCM3700 requires a regulated 4.75 V to 5.25 V DC power source. An RCM3700 with
no loading at the outputs operating at 22.1 MHz typically draws 100 mA.
CAUTION: Be sure that the input to pin 39 on header J1 is connected to a regulated 5 V
supply. The regulated 5 V supply is required for the Ethernet circuitry, which is not
protected against overvoltage conditions.

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D.1.1 Battery Backup
The RCM3700 does not have a battery, but there is provision for a customer-supplied battery to back up the data SRAM and keep the internal Rabbit 3000 real-time clock running.
Header J1, shown in Figure D-1, allows access to the external battery. This header makes
it possible to connect an external 3 V power supply. This allows the SRAM and the internal Rabbit 3000 real-time clock to retain data with the RCM3700 powered down.
A lithium battery with a nominal voltage of 3 V and a minimum capacity of 165 mA·h is
recommended. A lithium battery is strongly recommended because of its nearly constant
nominal voltage over most of its life.
The drain on the battery by the RCM3700 is typically 6 µA when no other power is supplied. If a 235 mA·h battery is used, the battery can last about 4.5 years:

235 mA·h
------------------------ = 4.5 years.
6 µA
The actual battery life in your application will depend on the current drawn by components
not on the RCM3700 and the storage capacity of the battery. The RCM3700 does not drain
the battery while it is powered up normally.
Cycle the main power off/on after you install a backup battery for the first time, and whenever you replace the battery. This step will minimize the current drawn by the real-time
clock oscillator circuit from the backup battery should the RCM3700 experience a loss of
main power.
NOTE: Remember to cycle the main power off/on any time the RCM3700 is removed
from the Prototyping Board or motherboard since that is where the backup battery
would be located.

Rabbit’s Technical Note TN235, External 32.768 kHz Oscillator Circuits, provides additional information about the current draw by the real-time clock oscillator circuit.

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D.1.2 Battery-Backup Circuit
Figure D-2 shows the battery-backup circuit.

VOSC

VRAM
External Battery

D1

VBAT-EXT

R14

R17

150 kW

100 W

R13
47 kW
C41
100 nF

C39
10 nF

Figure D-2. RCM3700 Backup Battery Circuit

The battery-backup circuit serves three purposes:
• It reduces the battery voltage to the SRAM and to the real-time clock, thereby limiting
the current consumed by the real-time clock and lengthening the battery life.
• It ensures that current can flow only out of the battery to prevent charging the battery.
• A voltage, VOSC, is supplied to U5, which keeps the 32.768 kHz oscillator working
when the voltage begins to drop.
D.1.3 Reset Generator
The RCM3700 uses a reset generator to reset the Rabbit 3000 microprocessor when the voltage drops below the voltage necessary for reliable operation. The reset occurs between
2.85 V and 3.00 V, typically 2.93 V.
The RCM3700 has a reset pin, pin 36 on header J1. This pin provides access to the reset
output from the reset generator, and is also connected to the reset input of the Rabbit 3000
to allow you to reset the microprocessor externally. A resistor divider consisting of R22
and R23 attenuates the signal associated with an externally applied reset to prevent it from
affecting the reset generator.

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APPENDIX E. SECURE EMBEDDED WEB
APPLICATION KIT
Appendix E provides information for the Secure Embedded Web
Application Kit based on the RCM3700. In addition to an
RCM3700 RabbitCore module and Dynamic C 8.51 or a later
version, the Secure Embedded Web Application Kit comes with
an enhanced software bundle that facilitates the rapid development of secure Web browser interfaces for embedded system
control.
The enhanced software bundle that is provided in the Secure Embedded Web Application
Kit comes on three CD-ROMs. The software modules included in the software bundle
require Dynamic C 8.51 or a later version, which is included on a separate CD-ROM in
the Secure Embedded Web Application Kit.
Software Modules on CD-ROM 1—Dynamic C FAT File System module.
The Dynamic C FAT (File Allocation Table) File System module provides a ready-to-run
flash-based file system that:
• works with a Dynamic C® HTTP or RabbitWeb server to update content reliably
• provides reliable storage and transfer of databases and Web pages according to an
established, widely used file system
• supports a battery-backed wear-reducing cache system that protects the file system during power cycles
Software Modules on CD-ROM 2—Dynamic C RabbitWeb module.
The Dynamic C RabbitWeb module provides an HTTP/HTML rapid Web development
extension for embedded devices, allowing you to:
• read and write program variables remotely, eliminating complex CGI programming
• easily create controls such as pulldown menus or control buttons
• ensure valid input values and proper user authorization
• elegantly indicate input errors for easy correction
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Software Modules on CD-ROM 3—Dynamic C Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) module.
This module provides HTTPS security for supported Rabbit-based devices to provide:
• fast processing of complex encryption algorithms (up to 120 kbits/s)
• support for HTTPS with SSL version 3 and Transport Layer Security (TLS) version 1
• royalty- and license-free with digital certificate creation utility
• secure existing Web application in minutes with less than 10 lines of code

E.1 Sample Programs
Sample programs are included with the bundled Dynamic C modules to illustrate the software features associated with each Dynamic C module.
• The SAMPLES\FILESYSTEM folder contains sample programs that demonstrate the use
of the Dynamic C FAT file system.
• The SAMPLES\TCPIP\RABBITWEB folder contains sample programs that demonstrate
the use of the Dynamic C RabbitWeb software.
• The SAMPLES\TCPIP\SSL\HTTPS folder contains sample programs that demonstrate
the use of the Dynamic C Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software.

E.2 Module Documentation
Complete documentation for the Dynamic C modules and their functions is provided as
part of the Dynamic C installation. Double-click the documentation icon to reach the
menu or, if the icon is missing, use your browser to find and load default.htm in the docs
folder, found in the Dynamic C installation folder.

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INDEX
A

C

E

A/D converter
calibration ....................... 102
CONVERT pin ............... 101
function calls
anaIn .............................. 46
anaInCalib ..................... 48
anaInConfig ................... 42
anaInDiff ....................... 51
anaInDriver ................... 44
anaInEERd .................... 53
anaInEEWr .................... 55
anaInmAmps ................. 52
anaInVolts ..................... 50
digConfig ...................... 56
digIn .............................. 57
digOut ........................... 57
inputs
current measurements . 100
differential measurements .
99
negative voltages ........... 99
single-ended measurements
98
additional information
online documentation .......... 8
analog inputs See A/D converter
application kits
Ethernet Connection Kit ..... 8
Secure Embedded Web Application Kit ........................ 8

clock doubler ........................ 36
conformal coating ................. 87

Ethernet cables ...................... 61
Ethernet connections ....... 61, 63
10/100-compatible ............ 63
10Base-T Ethernet card .... 61
additional resources .......... 76
direct connection ............... 63
Ethernet hub ...................... 61
IP addresses ................ 63, 65
MAC addresses ................. 66
steps ............................ 61, 62
Ethernet port ......................... 32
pinout ................................ 32
exclusion zone ...................... 79
external I/O bus .................... 30
software ........................... 134

B
battery backup
battery life ....................... 159
circuit .............................. 160
board initialization
function calls ..................... 41
brdInit ............................ 41
bus loading ............................ 82

D
Development Kit ................. 7, 9
AC adapter .......................... 7
DC power supply ................ 7
Getting Started instructions 7
programming cable ............. 7
digital I/O .............................. 26
I/O buffer sourcing and sinking limits ....................... 86
memory interface .............. 30
SMODE0 .......................... 33
SMODE1 .......................... 33
dimensions
LCD/keypad module ....... 123
LCD/keypad template ..... 126
RCM3700 .......................... 78
RCM3700 Prototyping Board
94
RCM3720 Prototyping Board
114
Dynamic C .................... 8, 9, 38
add-on modules ......... 8, 9, 60
FAT file system module ....
161
installation ....................... 9
RabbitWeb module ..... 161
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
module ...................... 162
libraries ............................. 40
Rabbit Embedded Security
Pack .......................... 8, 60
sample programs ............... 17
standard features
debugging ...................... 39
telephone-based technical support ............................ 8, 60
upgrades and patches ........ 60

F
features .................................... 4
RCM3700 Prototyping Board
91, 92
RCM3720 Prototyping Board
112, 113
flash memory addresses
user blocks ........................ 37

H
hardware connections
install RCM3700 on Prototyping Board ...................... 10
power supply ..................... 12
programming cable ........... 11
hardware reset ....................... 12
headers
RCM3700 Prototyping Board
JP1 ............................... 106
JP2 ............................... 103
RCM3720 Prototyping Board
J3 ................................. 120

I
I/O address assignments

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LCD/keypad module ....... 127
I/O buffer sourcing and sinking
limits ............................. 86
IP addresses .......................... 65
how to set in sample programs
70
how to set PC IP address ... 71

J
jumper configurations ..... 88, 89
JP3 (flash memory size) .... 89
JP4 (flash memory bank select) ......................... 37, 89
jumper locations ................ 88
RCM3700 Prototyping Board
108
JP1 (RS-485 bias and termination resistors) 106, 109
JP2 (RS-232/RS-485 on Serial Port E) ................ 109
JP4 (A/D converter outputs)
109
JP5 (analog inputs reference) ......................... 109
JP6 (analog inputs reference) ......................... 109
JP7 (analog inputs reference) ......................... 109
JP8 (analog voltage/4–20
mA measurement options)
109
RCM3720 Prototyping Board
118

K
keypad template .................. 126
removing and inserting label .
126

L
LCD/keypad module
bezel-mount installation .. 130
dimensions ...................... 123
function calls
dispInit ........................ 134
header pinout ................... 127
I/O address assignments .. 127
keypad
function calls
keyConfig ................ 155
keyGet ..................... 156
keyInit ..................... 155
keypadDef ............... 157

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keyProcess ............... 156
keyScan ................... 157
keyUnget ................. 156
keypad template .............. 126
LCD display
function calls
glBackLight ............. 135
glBlankRegion ......... 137
glBlankScreen ......... 136
glBlock .................... 138
glBuffLock .............. 144
glBuffUnlock ........... 144
glDispOnOff ............ 135
glDown1 .................. 147
glFastFillRegion ...... 137
glFillCircle .............. 140
glFillPolygon ........... 140
glFillRegion ............. 136
glFillScreen ............. 136
glFillVPolygon ........ 139
glFontCharAddr ...... 141
glGetBrushType ...... 145
glGetPfStep ............. 142
glHScroll ................. 148
glInit ........................ 135
glLeft1 ..................... 146
glPlotCircle ............. 140
glPlotDot ................. 146
glPlotLine ................ 146
glPlotPolygon .......... 139
glPlotVPolygon ....... 138
glPrintf ..................... 143
glPutChar ................. 143
glPutFont ................. 142
glRight1 ................... 147
glSetBrushType ....... 144
glSetContrast ........... 136
glSetPfStep .............. 142
glSwap ..................... 144
glUp1 ....................... 147
glVScroll ................. 149
glXFontInit .............. 141
glXGetBitmap ......... 145
glXGetFastmap ....... 145
glXPutBitmap .......... 149
glXPutFastmap ........ 150
TextBorder .............. 151
TextBorderInit ......... 151
TextCursorLocation 152
TextGotoXY ............ 152
TextMaxChars ......... 154
TextPrintf ................ 153
TextPutChar ............ 153
TextWinClear .......... 154

TextWindowFrame . 150
LEDs
function calls ............... 134
displedOut ............... 134
mounting instructions ..... 129
reconfigure keypad ......... 126
remote cable connection . 132
removing and inserting keypad
label ............................ 126
sample programs ............. 133
specifications .................. 124
versions ........................... 123
voltage settings ............... 125

M
MAC addresses ..................... 66
mounting instructions
LCD/keypad module ....... 129

P
pinout
Ethernet port ..................... 32
LCD/keypad module ....... 127
RCM3700
alternate configurations . 28
RCM3700 headers ............ 26
RCM3700 Prototyping Board
96
RCM3720 Prototyping Board
116
power supplies
+3.3 V ............................. 158
battery backup ................. 159
linear voltage regulator ... 158
Program Mode ...................... 34
switching modes ............... 34
programming cable
PROG connector ............... 34
RCM3700 connections ..... 11
programming port ................. 33
Prototyping Board
features .............................. 17
mounting RCM3700 ......... 10
sample programs ............... 17

R
Rabbit 3000
data and clock delays ........ 84
spectrum spreader time delays
84
Rabbit subsystems ................ 27
RCM3700
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Board ............................ 10
RCM3700 Prototyping Board 91
A/D converter
inputs
current measurements ....
100
differential measurements ...................... 99
adding components ........... 97
dimensions ........................ 94
expansion area ................... 92
features ........................ 91, 92
jumper configurations .... 108,
109
jumper locations .............. 108
pinout ................................ 96
power supply ..................... 95
prototyping area ................ 97
RS-485 network .............. 105
specifications .................... 95
thermistor input ............... 100
use of parallel ports ......... 110
RCM3720 Prototyping Board ...
112
adding components ......... 118
RS-232 components .... 119
dimensions ...................... 114
expansion area ................. 113
features .................... 112, 113
how to disable demonstration
hardware ..................... 117
jumper configurations ..... 118
pinout .............................. 116
power supply ................... 115
prototyping area .............. 118
specifications .................. 115
use of parallel ports ......... 121
reset ....................................... 12
reset generator ................. 160
use of reset pin ................ 160
RS-485 network
termination and bias resistors
106
Run Mode ............................. 34
switching modes ............... 34

S
sample programs ................... 17
A/D converter
AD_CALDIFF_CH.C .. 22,
102
AD_CALMA_CH.C .... 22,
102
AD_CALSE_ALL.C .... 22,
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AD_CALSE_CH.C ..... 102
AD_CALSE_CHAN.C . 22
AD_RDDIFF_CH.C .... 22,
102
AD_RDMA_CH.C 22, 102
AD_RDSE_ALL.C 22, 102
AD_SAMPLE.C ........... 23
ANAINCONFIG.C ....... 23
DNLOADCALIB.C ...... 24
THERMISTOR.C . 23, 100
UPLOADCALIB.C ....... 24
configuring to run on a Prototyping Board ................. 16
FAT file system
FMT_DEVICE.C .......... 75
FAT file system module . 162
getting to know the RCM3700
CONTROLLED.C ........ 18
DIO.C ............................ 17
FLASHLED1.C ............ 17
IR_DEMO.C ................. 18
TOGGLESWITCH.C .... 17
how to run TCP/IP sample
programs ................. 69, 70
how to set IP address ........ 70
LCD/keypad module ....... 133
KEYBASIC.C ............. 126
KEYPADTOLED.C .... 133
LCDKEYFUN.C ......... 133
reconfigure keypad ...... 126
SWITCHTOLED.C .... 133
module integration ............ 74
INTEGRATION_FAT_
SETUP.C .................... 75
INTEGRATION.C ........ 75
onboard serial flash
SERIAL_FLASHLOG.C ..
19
SFLASH_INSPECT.C .. 19
PONG.C ............................ 13
RabbitWeb module ......... 162
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
module ........................ 162
serial communication
FLOWCONTROL.C ..... 19
PARITY.C .................... 20
SIMPLE3WIRE.C ........ 20
SIMPLE485MASTER.C 21
SIMPLE485SLAVE.C .. 21
SIMPLE5WIRE.C ........ 20
SWITCHCHAR.C ........ 20
TCP/IP
BROWSELED.C .......... 72

DISPLAY_MAC.C ....... 66
MBOXDEMO.C ........... 72
PINGLED.C .................. 72
PINGME.C .................... 72
RabbitWeb
BLINKLEDS.C ......... 73
DOORMONITOR.C . 73
HANGMAN_GAME.C
73
LEDS_CHECKBOX.C .
73
SPRINKLER.C ......... 73
TEMPERATURE.C .. 73
SMTP.C ........................ 73
SSL
SSL_BROWSELED.C ..
74
SSL_MBOXDEMO.C ..
74
serial communication ............ 31
RCM3700 Prototyping Board
RS-232 ........................ 104
RS-485 network .......... 105
RS-485 termination and bias
resistors .................... 106
RCM3720 Prototyping Board
RS-232 ........................ 120
serial ports ............................. 31
Ethernet port ..................... 32
programming port ............. 33
software .................................. 8
external I/O bus ........... 30, 58
I/O drivers ......................... 58
libraries ............................. 40
LCD/keypad module
keypad ..................... 155
LCD display ............ 134
PACKET.LIB ................ 59
RCM37xx.LIB .............. 40
RS232.LIB .................... 59
serial flash ..................... 59
TCP/IP ........................... 59
serial communication drivers
59
serial flash drivers ............. 59
TCP/IP drivers .................. 59
specifications ........................ 77
bus loading ........................ 82
digital I/O buffer sourcing and
sinking limits ................ 86
dimensions ........................ 78
electrical, mechanical, and environmental ................... 80
exclusion zone .................. 79

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header footprint ................. 81
headers .............................. 81
LCD/keypad module
dimensions .................. 123
electrical ...................... 124
header footprint ........... 124
mechanical .................. 124
relative pin 1 locations 124
temperature .................. 124
Rabbit 3000 DC characteristics ................................. 85
Rabbit 3000 timing diagram .
83
RCM3700 Prototyping Board
95
RCM3720 Prototyping Board
115
relative pin 1 locations ...... 81
spectrum spreader ................. 84
subsystems
digital inputs and outputs .. 26
switching modes ................... 34

T
TCP/IP primer ....................... 63
technical support ................... 14
troubleshooting
changing COM port .......... 13
connections ....................... 13

U
USB/serial port converter ..... 11
Dynamic C settings ........... 13
user block
function calls
readUserBlock ............... 37
writeUserBlock ............. 37

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SCHEMATICS
090-0177 RCM3700 Schematic
www.rabbit.com/documentation/schemat/090-0177.pdf

090-0180 RCM3600/RCM3700 Prototyping Board Schematic
www.rabbit.com/documentation/schemat/090-0180.pdf

090-0199 RCM3720 Prototyping Board Schematic
www.rabbit.com/documentation/schemat/090-0199.pdf

090-0156 LCD/Keypad Module Schematic
www.rabbit.com/documentation/schemat/090-0156.pdf

090-0128 Programming Cable Schematic
www.rabbit.com/documentation/schemat/090-0128.pdf

090-0185 Programming Cable with Adapter Board Schematic
www.rabbit.com/documentation/schemat/090-0185.pdf

You may use the URL information provided above to access the latest schematics directly.

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