Hardware Connections
1. Set Up LCD/Keypad Module
If header J5 is installed, remove the jumper on header J5 on
the back of the LCD/keypad module to configure the LCD/
keypad module to operate at 5 V. If the LCD/keypad module
has a potentiometer, the contrast may be adjusted once the
LCD/keypad module is installed in Step 2.
2. Install Modules on Prototyping Board
Turn the RCM3200 module so that the Ethernet connector
end of the module extends off the left side of the Prototyping
Board as shown in Figure 2 below. Line up the pins on headers
J1 and J2 on the bottom of the module with header sockets
RCM2JA and RCM2JB on the Prototyping Board. Install the
LCD/keypad module on header sockets J7, J8, and J10 of the
Prototyping Board as shown in Figure 2. Press both module’s
pins firmly into the Prototyping Board header sockets.
Figure 2. Install the Modules on the Prototyping Board
NOTE: It is important that you line up the pins on the modules exactly with the corresponding
pins of the sockets on the Prototyping Board. The header pins may become bent or damaged if
the pin alignment is offset, and the modules will not work. Permanent electrical damage to the
modules may also result if a misaligned module is powered up.
Connect the wall transformer to jack J11 on the Prototyping Board as shown in Figure 2 above. The power
LED to the left of the power-supply connection on the Prototyping Board should light up.
NOTE: The RESET button is provided on the Prototyping Board to allow a hardware reset of the
RCM3200 module without disconnecting power.
TIP: If you need to reset the GSM/GPRS modem, disconnect, then reconnect its power supply.
The GSM/GPRS modem has its own power supply.
Figure 1. Remove Jumper
from Header J5 on
LCD/Keypad Module
C2
R2
R1
C3
D2
C1
D1
C5
U2
JP1
R3
U1
C4
C10
CR1
R6
C13
C12
R7
R8
R25
R26
R11
R13
R14
R10
R9
R12
R15
R18
Q8
R16
Q5
R21
Q2
U5
J2
DISPLAY
BOARD
J4
KP1
R17
Q4
R22
Q6
R23
Q7
R20
Q3
R19
U7
C14
R24
C15
C16
U6
U4
C7
C9
U3
LCD1
C11
R4
R5
C6
J1
Q1
J5
C17
RN1
J5
LP3500
2.8 V
OTHER
3.3 V
1
2
3
4
n.c. = 5 V
J5
1
2
3
4
Contrast
Adjustment
Part No. 101-0541
+3.3V
+5V
+3.3V
+5V
GND
GND
GND
GND
+5V
+5V
+3.3V
+3.3V
GND
MOTOR/ENCODER
RN5
J6
R20
JP1
CURRENT
MEASUREMENT
OPTION
+3.3V
+5V
+3.3V
POWER
D1
C13
DS3
L1
C17
C15
POWER
GND
+DC
GND
J9
2.5 MM JACK
GND
+DC
GND
GND
R17
RN3
RN4
J15
RN1
GND
PD0
PD6
PD2
PD4
PG2
PG0
PD5
PC4
PC2
PC0
PF1
PF3
PA1
PA3
PA5
PA7
GND
PD1
PD7
PD3
PD5
PG3
PG1
PD4
PC5
PC3
PC1
PF0
PF2
PA0
PA2
PA4
PA6
PE4
GND
GND
SM0
/IOWR
PG5
PG7
PE1
PE4
PE6
PF7
PF5
PB7
PB5
PB3
PB0
VBAT
EXT
/RES
IN
NC
+3.3V
VRAM
SM1
/IORD
PG4
PG6
PE0
PE3
PE5
PE7
PF6
PF4
PB6
PB4
PB2
/RES
RN2
J1
RCM1JA
C1
C2
R1
R3
R2
UX10
J3
RCM3000 ETHERNET CORE MODULE
SLAVE
MASTER
RCM2
RC18
UX11
RC1
RC2
UX2
C4
C5
C8
C6
C7
S3
S2
RCM2JB
R14
+5V
+5V
+3.3V
+5V
+5V
+3.3V
R16
R15
TP1
BT1
C12
C10
C11
U5
D2
DS2
DS1
PG6
PG7
U3
C9
J8
UX4
RC4
RC25
RC5
RC27
RC28
RC29
RC26
UX13
C14
U3
U6
C16
UX7
RC9
UX5
RC6
RC7
+5V
GND
BA3
BA1
BD0
BD2
BD4
BD6
+5V
BPE3
GND
GND
BA2
BA0
BD1
BD3
BD5
BD7
/RES
LCD
DISPLAY BOARD
RCM30/31/32XX SERIES
PROTOTYPING BOARD
DISPLAY BOARD
J7
J10
DISPLAY BOARD
U1
J5
RS-232
RESET
RCM2JA
RxC TxC
TxB RxB GND
R4
C3
R5
RC15
RC19
RC20
UX9
RC14
RC17
RC16
UX3
J4
PD0
PD6
PD2
PD4
PG2
PG0
PD5
PC4
PC2
PC0
PF1
PF3
PA1
PA3
PA5
PA7
GND
NC
+3.3V
VRAM
SM1
/IORD
PG4
PG6
PE0
PE3
PE5
PE7
PF6
PF4
PB6
PB4
PB2
/RES
GND
GND
SM0
/IOWR
PG5
PG7
PE1
PE4
PE6
PF7
PF5
PB7
PB5
PB3
PB0
PD1
PD7
PD3
PD5
PG3
PG1
PD4
PC5
PC3
PC1
PF0
PF2
PA0
PA2
PA4
PA6
STATUS
VBAT
EXT
/RES
IN
R21
RC12
RC10
RC11
RC13
RC21
RC22
R6
R12
R10
R8
R7
R9
R11
R13
RC23
RC24
Battery
U4
J11
RCM1JB
J11
J9
U1
U6
R28
R38
R41
C5
C3
C9
C8
C12
C17
C23
C30
C18
C29
C35
C33
R29
R37
R39
R40
R42
Y3
C42R35
R31
R27
R25
DS1
R67
R70
J4
C79
Y4
C83
C86
GND
R75
R74
R71
DS3
DS2
R63 R64
C71
C72
C68
C64
C67
L2
U8
R49
R48
C62
R51
C61
R44
R47
C59
C49
C57
L1
R69
R72
R73
C75
C74
R58
C53
C47
C48
C45
C44
C43
JP5
C31
JP3
JP4
C28
C27
C37
C36
C32
R24
R22
C19
R23
C24
R20
C20
R19
C16
C15
R17
R18
R7
R9
R1
R8
C1
R10
R14
C4
SPD LNK ACT
J3
U5
U4
D1
Q1
C39
RP1
RCM3200
1
RCM2JA
RCM2JB
3-pin
power connector
3
2
RS-232
J8
J10
J7
RESET
Application Kits Outside North America
Application kits sold outside North America include a header connector that may be connected to 3-pin
header J9 on the Prototyping Board. The connector may be attached either way as long as it is not offset
to one side.The red and black wires from the connector can then be connected to the positive and nega-
tive connections on your power supply. The power supply should deliver 8 V–24 V DC at 1 A.
3. Attach Cables
Connect the 10-pin connector of
the programming cable labeled
PROG to header J3 on the
RCM3200 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.)
NOTE: Be sure to use the pro-
gramming cable supplied
with this Application Kit—
the programming cable has
blue shrink wrap around the
RS-232 converter section located in the middle of the cable. Programming cables from other
Z-World or Rabbit Semiconductor kits were not designed to work with RCM3200 modules.
4. Set Up GSM/GPRS Modem
The modem requires a SIM card, and sup-
ports both 3 V and 5 V SIM cards. Before
using your SIM card, contact your service
provider to activate your card as detailed in
the instructions included with your card.
North American customers may call
AIRDESK at 1-800-470-2143 to get a SIM
card, and make arrangements for wireless
service and activation. You may have to
wait 8–24 hours for the activation to come
into effect. You may also be asked for the
15-digit IMEI number of the modem,
which appears with the bar code label on
the modem.
Use a small screwdriver to pry off the SIM
cover on Multi-Tech modems; for Wave-
com modems, use a pointed object to press
the yellow button near the antenna con-
nector to eject the SIM card holder. Place the SIM card, and return the card holder into the modem.
Use the DB15 to 10-pin adapter cable to connect the modem to the RS-232 header on the Prototyping
Board. Be sure to orient the marked (usually red) edge of the adapter cable towards pin 1 of the con-
nector. Install the antenna and connect the 12 V, 1 A power adapter as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 3. Connect Programming and Ethernet Cables to PC
U1
U6
R28
R38
R41
C5
C3
C9
C8
C12
C17
C23
C30
C18
C29
C35
C33
R29
R37
R39
R40
R42
Y3
C42R35
R31
R27
R25
DS1
R67
R70
J4
C79
Y4
C83
C86
GND
R75
R74
R71
DS3
DS2
R63 R64
C71
C72
C68
C64
C67
L2
U8
R49
R48
C62
R51
C61
R44
R47
C59
C49
C57
L1
R69
R72
R73
C75
C74
R58
C53
C47
C48
C45
C44
C43
JP5
C31
JP3
JP4
C28
C27
C37
C36
C32
R24
R22
C19
R23
C24
R20
C20
R19
C16
C15
R17
R18
R7
R9
R1
R8
C1
R10
R14
C4
SPD LNK ACT
J3
U5
U4
D1
Q1
C39
RP1
DIAG
PROG
Colored edge
To
PC COM port
Programming Cable
PROG
J3
Colored
shrink wrap
Crossover
Ethernet Cable
(used to connect
to an Ethernet device
in a custom application)
To
Ethernet
Device
Figure 4. Hook Up GSM/GPRS Modem
Prototyping
Board
+
C4
C5
C8
C6
C7
S3
S2
DS1
PG6
U1
J5
RS-232
RESET
J12
RxC TxC
TxB RxB GND
Red
Heat-Shrink
Tubing
+
+
RS-232
+
Wavecom Modem
Multi-Tech
Modem
Multi-Tech
Antenna
SIM
Card
SIM Card
Insertion
(Multi-Tech
Modem)
Adapter Cable
Wavecom
Antenna
Colored edge lines up
with pin 1