VI800A-N485U Datasheet

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VI800A-N485U Datasheet
Plug in accessory for
VM800P Embedded Video
Engine
Plus module
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Introduction
The VI800A-N485U is a plug in accessory for
the VM800P Plus module, which is used to
develop and demonstrate the functionality of
the FT800 Embedded Video Engine, EVE.
This module behaves as an SPI to RS485
bridge on the VM800P Plus module.
1.1 Features

Connects to the VM800P Plus module using
an SPI slave interface

SPI slave interface is converted to RS485
interface

4 GPIO inputs and 4 GPIO outputs

8 LEDs to indicate the input and output
status

3.3 V IO with 5 V tolerant buffers

Screw connector to connect the RS485
signals, GPIO inputs and GPIO outputs

IO interface to connect the RS485 signals,
GPIO inputs and GPIO outputs

Powered from the VM800P module
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Ordering Information
Part No.
VI800A-N485U
Description
VI800A RS485 module, plug accessory for the VM800P Plus module
Table 2-1 – Ordering information
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction ................................................................................... 1
1.1
Features ........................................................................................................ 1
2
Ordering Information ..................................................................... 2
3
Hardware Description ..................................................................... 4
3.1
VI800A-N485U module ................................................................................. 4
3.2
Physical Descriptions .................................................................................... 5
3.2.1
PCB Dimensions ........................................................................................ 5
3.2.2
VI800A-N485U Connectors ......................................................................... 7
3.2.3
VI800A-N485U Components ....................................................................... 9
4
Board Schematics ......................................................................... 11
5
Hardware Setup Guide .................................................................. 12
6
5.1
Power Configuration ................................................................................... 12
5.2
RS485 Interface connection ........................................................................ 12
Contact Information ..................................................................... 13
Appendix A – References....................................................................................... 12
Appendix B - List of Figures and Tables ................................................................. 13
Appendix C – Revision History ............................................................................... 14
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Hardware Description
Please refer to section 3.2.2 for connector settings. Some VI800A-N485U jumpers must be set to work
properly with your system.
3.1 VI800A-N485U module
Figure 3-1 – VI800A-N485U module
The VI800A-N485U module is designed to connect directly with the VM800P Plus module.
The main functions of the VI800A N485U are as follows:

Plug in accessory board for the VM800P Plus module.

Interface to the VM800P Plus board as a SPI slave device.

Connects with an external RS485 interface.

Supports 4 GPIO inputs.

Supports 4 GPIO outputs.

Contains 8 LEDs.

Powered by the VM800P Plus board.
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3.2 Physical Descriptions
3.2.1
PCB Dimensions
The VI800A-N485U module PCB layout is illustrated in Figure 3-2 and Figure 3-3.
37.50
18.75
9.20
63.50
Figure 3-2 - VI800A-N485U module PCB Top view
4.35
8.50
57.50
Figure 3-3 - VI800A-N485U module PCB Bottom view
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Figure 3-4 - VI800A-N485U module PCB side view
All dimensions are in mm
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VI800A-N485U Connectors
Connectors and jumpers are described in the following sections.

CN1- SPI Interface
This is the interface where the SPI control and data signals are routed. There are also power and
ground pins on this interface. This interface is used to connect the VI800A-N485U board to the
VM800P Plus board.
Note:
This connector should be connected to J6 of the VM800P plus board.

Pin No.
Name
Type
Description
1
SCK
I
SPI Clock input, 3.3V (5V tolerant)
2
MOSI
I
Master Out Slave in, 3.3V (5V tolerant)
3
MISO
O
Master In Slave out, 5V
4
SS#
I
SPI Chip select, active low, 3.3V (5V
tolerant)
5
INT0
O
Interrupt output active low, 3.3V
6
IO6
I
Daughter reset input, active low , 3.3V (5V
tolerant)
7
AD4
IO
Address/Data Line 4
8
AD5
IO
Address/Data Line 5
9
3V3
P
3.3V power supply
10
5V
P
5V power supply
11
GND
P
Ground
12
RST#
I
Reset, active low
13
AD1
IO
Address/Data Line 1
14
NC
NA
Not Connected
15
AD3
IO
Address/Data Line 3
16
AD2
Table 3-1 – CN1 Pinout
IO
Address/Data Line 2
CN2- IO Interface(alternative to CN3)
This is the interface where the RS485 connections, GPIO input and outputs are connected. There are
also power and ground pins on this interface.
Pin No.
Name
Type
Description
1
3V3
P
3.3V power supply
2
5V
P
5V power supply
3
I/P1
I
Input 1
4
I/P2
I
Input 2
5
I/P3
I
Input 3
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Pin No.
Name
Type
Description
6
I/P4
I
Input 4
7
O/P1
O
Output 1
8
O/P2
O
Output 2
9
O/P3
O
Output 3
10
O/P4
O
Output 4
11
GND
P
Ground
12
GND
P
Ground
13
Rx+
I
Receive Data non-inverting
14
Rx-
I
Receive Data inverting
15
Tx+
O
Transmit Data non-inverting
16
TxTable 3-2 – CN2 Pinout
O
Transmit Data inverting
CN3- External Screw Connector(alternative to CN2)
This is the interface where the RS485 connections, GPIO input and outputs are connected. There are
also power and ground pins on this interface.
Pin No.
Name
Type
Description
1
5V
P
5V power supply
2
Rx+
I
Receive Data non-inverting
3
Rx-
I
Receive Data inverting
4
Tx+
O
Transmit Data non-inverting
5
Tx-
O
Transmit Data inverting
6
GND
P
Ground
7
I/P1
I
Input 1
8
I/P2
I
Input 2
9
I/P3
I
Input 3
10
I/P4
I
Input 4
11
O/P1
O
Output 1
12
O/P2
O
Output 2
13
O/P3
O
Output 3
14
O/P4
O
Output 4
15
GND
Table 3-3 – CN3 Pinout
P
Ground
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JP1- Output Drive Select
This jumper provides the option to select the power supply voltage for the inputs and outputs.

Jumper position
Description
Short pin 1-2
3.3V selected
Short pin 2-3
Table 3-4 – JP1 Pin options
5V selected (default)
JP2- Duplex/Simplex Enable
This jumper provides the option to enable simultaneous transmit and receive of data.
Jumper position
Description
Short pin 1-2
Transmit and receive can be done simultaneously
Short pin 2-3
Transmit and receive cannot be done simultaneously
Table 3-5 – JP2 Pin options

JP3- connect Rx+ to RxSolder connection not fitted by default

JP4- connect Tx+ to TxSolder connection not fitted by default

JP5- connect Rx+ to Tx+
Solder connection not fitted by default

JP6- connect Rx- to TxSolder connection not fitted by default
3.2.3

VI800A-N485U Components
U1 – SC16IS760
This converts the SPI signals from the VM800P Plus board to UART TTL signals.

U4 – ZT3073LEEN
This converts the UART signals from the TTL level to RS485 signal.

LED1 – LED4
Indicates the status of GPIO inputs. Illuminate when the GPIO line is logic 0.
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LED5 –LED8
Indicates the status of the GPIO outputs. Illuminate when the GPIO line is logic 0.
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Board Schematics
Figure 4-1 - VI800A-N485U Schematics
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Hardware Setup Guide
5.1 Power Configuration
The board is powered from the VM800P Plus board. The CN1 connector on the VI800A-N485U board
should be connected to the J6 connector of the VM800P Plus board as shown in the Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1 - VI800A-N485U module connected to VM800P Plus module
5.2 RS485 Interface connection
When the VI800A-N485U is connected to a RS485 device the following connection is used.
The Tx+ signal on CN3 is connected to the Rx+ signal on the external RS485 device.
The Tx- signal on CN3 is connected to the Rx- signal on the external RS485 device.
The Rx+ signal on CN3 is connected to the Tx+ signal on the external RS485 device.
The Rx- signal on CN3 is connected to the Tx- signal on the external RS485 device.
The GND signal on CN3 is connected to the GND signal on the external RS485 device.
The output from the external device is connected to the inputs I/P1, I/P2, I/P3 and I/P4 on the CN3.
The input from the external device is connected to the outputs O/P1, O/P2, O/P3 and O/P4 on the CN3.
The LEDs LED1 to LED8 are used to display the status of the inputs and outputs.
This interface is used to interface the VM800P Plus module to the devices having RS485 and GPIO
interfaces.
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Appendix A – References
VM800P datasheet: VM800P Plus board
FT800 datasheet: FT800_Embedded_Video_Engine
FT800 software programming guide: FT800_Programmer_Guide
FT800 sample application notes:
AN_246_VM800CB_SampleAPP_Arduino_Introduction
AN_275_FT800_Example_with_Arduino.pdf
AN_318 Arduino Library for FT800 Series
AN_330 VI800A_TTL_232U_N485U_ArduinoLibrary_Sample
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Appendix B - List of Figures and Tables
List of Figures
Figure 3-1 – VI800A-N485U module ............................................................................................................... 4
Figure 3-2 - VI800A-N485U module PCB Top view ....................................................................................... 5
Figure 3-3 - VI800A-N485U module PCB Bottom view ................................................................................. 5
Figure 3-4 - VI800A-N485U module PCB side view ...................................................................................... 6
Figure 4-1 - VI800A-N485U Schematics ....................................................................................................... 11
Figure 5-1 - VI800A-N485U module connected to VM800P Plus module ................................................. 12
List of Tables
Table 2-1 – Ordering information ................................................................................................................... 2
Table 3-1 – CN1 Pinout .................................................................................................................................... 6
Table 3-2 – CN2 Pinout .................................................................................................................................... 7
Table 3-3 – CN3 Pinout .................................................................................................................................... 7
Table 3-4 – JP1 Pin options ............................................................................................................................ 8
Table 3-5 – JP2 Pin options ............................................................................................................................ 8
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