B&B Electronics PCI-1711 User Manual

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1. Introduction....................................................... 1

1.1 Features ............................................................................ 2

1.2 Installation Guide ............................................................. 4

1.3 Software ............................................................................ 6

1.4 Accessories....................................................................... 6

2. Installation ........................................................ 9

2.1 Unpacking ......................................................................... 9

2.2 Driver Installation .......................................................... 1 1

2.3 Hardware Installation .................................................... 13

2.4 Device Setup & Configuration ...................................... 15

2.5 Device Testing................................................................ 19

3. Signal Connections ......................................... 23

3.1 Overview ......................................................................... 23

3.2 I/O Connector ................................................................. 23

3.3 Analog Input Connections .............................................. 26

3.4 Analog Output Connections ........................................... 29

3.5 T rigger Source Connections .......................................... 30

3.6 Field Wiring Considerations .......................................... 31

4. Software Overview ........................................ 33

4.1 Programming Choices .................................................... 33

4.2 DLL Driver Programming Roadmap ............................ 34

5. Calibration ...................................................... 37

5.1 PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL Calibration ......... 38

5.2 PCI-1711/171 1L Calibration .......................................... 41

5.3 PCI-1716/1716L Calibration .......................................... 43

Appendix A. Specifications ................................ 55

Appendix B. Block Diagram............................... 65

C. Register Structure and Format..................... 69

C.1 Overview......................................................................... 69

C.2 I/O Port Address Map ................................................... 70

C.3 Channel Number and A/D Data - BASE+0 and BASE+1

......................................................................................... 76

C.4 Softwar e A/D T rigger - BASE+0 ................................... 77

C.5 A/D Channel Range Setting - BASE+2 ........................... 78

C.6 MUX Control - BASE+4 and BASE+5 ......................... 81

C.7 Control Register - BASE+6........................................... 83

C.8 Status Register - BASE+6 and BASE+7 ...................... 85

C.9 Clear Interrupt and FIFO - BASE+8 and BASE+9 ...... 86

C.10 D/A Output Channel 0 - BASE+10 and BASE+11........ 86

C.1 1 D/A Output Channel 0 - BASE+10 and BASE+1 1........ 87

C.12 D/A Output Channel 1 - BASE+12 and BASE+13 ....... 87

C.13 D/A Output Channel 1 - BASE+12 and BASE+13 ....... 88

C.14 D/A Reference Control -BASE+14 ............................... 89

C.15 Digital I/O Registers - BASE+16 and BASE+17 ......... 90

C.16 Calibration Registers - BASE+18 and BASE+19......... 91

C.17 Board ID Registers - BASE+20 .................................... 92

C.18 Programmable Timer/Counter Registers BASE+24,

BASE+26, BASE+28 and BASE+30 ............................. 92

Appendix D. 82C54 Counter Function............... 93

D.1 The Intel 82C54.............................................................. 93

D.2 Counter Read/Write and Control Registers................. 94

D.3 Counter Operating Modes............................................. 96

D.4 Counter Operations........................................................ 98

Appendix E. PCI-1716/1716L Calibration

(Manually)......................................................... 101

E.1 A/D Calibration ............................................................ 101

E.2 D/A Calibration (for PCI-1716 only) ........................... 103

Appendix F . Screw-terminal Bord.................... 107

F .1 Introduction .................................................................. 107

F .2 Features ........................................................................ 107

F .3 Appli ca tio ns .................................................................. 108

F .4 Board Layout................................................................ 108

F .5 Pin Assignment ............................................................. 109

F .6 T echnical Diagram ....................................................... 1 10

Figures

Figure 1-1: Installation Flow Chart ............................................................5

Figure 2-1: The Setup Screen of Advantech Automation Software .......... 11

Figure 2-2: Different options for Driver Setup .........................................12

Figure 2-3: The device name listed on the Device Manager ......................14

Figure 2-4: The Advantech Device Installation utility program ...............15

Figure 2-5: The I/O Device Installation dialog box....................................16

Figure 2-6: The “Device(s) Found” dialog box ..........................................17

Figure 2-7: The Device Setting dialog box ................................................17

Figure 2-8: The Device Name appearing on the list of devices box ...........18

Figure 2-9: Analog Input tab on the Device T est dialog box ......................19

Figure 2-10: Analog Input tab on the Device Test dialog box ...................... 20

Figure 2-1 1: Analog Output tab on the Device T est dialog box ...................20

Figure 2-13: Di gital Outpu t tab o n the Device T est dialog box....................21

Figure 2-12: D igital Input tab on the Device T est dialog box.......................21

Figure 2-14: Counter tab on the Device Test dialog box..............................22

Figure 3-1: I/O connector pin assignments for the PCI-1710/1710L/

1710HG/1710HGL/1711/171 1L/1716/1716L.......................24

Figure 3-2: Single-ended input channel connection .................................26

Figure 3-3: Differential input channel connection - ground reference

signal source ..........................................................................27

Figure 3-4: Differential input channel connection - floating signal source

................................................................................................28

Figure 3-5: Analog output connections .....................................................29

Figure 5-1: PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL VR assignment .......... 38

Figure 5-2: PCI-171 1/171 1L VR assignment ........................................... 41

Figure 5-3: PCI-1716/1716L VR assignment .......................................... 44

Figure 5-4: Selecting the device you want to calibrate ..............................45

Figure 5-5: Warning message befor e start calibration ............................45

Figure 5-6: Auto A/D Calibration Dialog Box...........................................46

Figure 5-7: A/D C alibra tion P roced ure 1 .................................................46

Figure 5-8: A/D C alibra tion P roced ure 2 .................................................47

Figure 5-9: A/D C alibra tion P roced ure 3 .................................................47

Figure 5-11: Range Selection in D/A Calibration....................................... 48

Figure 5-10: A/D Calibration is finished ....................................................48

Figure 5-12: Calibrating D/A Channel 0 ....................................................49

Figure 5-13: Calibrating D/A Channel 1 ....................................................49

Figure 5-14: D/A Calibration is finished ....................................................50

Figure 5-15: Selecting Input Rage in Manual A/D Calibration panel ........51

Figure 5-16: Adjusting registers ................................................................51

Figure 5-17 & Figure 5-18: Selecting D/A Range and Choosing Output

V oltage ....................................................................................52

Figure 5-19: Adjusting registers ................................................................53

Tables

T able 3-1: I/O Connector Signal Description ......................................... 25

T able C-1: PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/171 1L/1716/

1716L register format (Part 3) ..............................................72

T able C-1: PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/171 1L r egister

format (Part 4) ........................................................................73

T able C-1: PCI-1716/1716L register format (Part 5) .............................74

T able C-1: PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/171 1L/1716/

1716L register format (Part 6) ..............................................75

T able C-3: PCI-1716/1716L Register for A/D data.................................76

T able C-2: PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/171 1L Register

for channel number and A/D data...........................................76

T able C-4: Register for A/D channel range setting ...............................78

T able C-5: Gain codes for PCI-1710/1710L ............................................79

T able C-6: Gain codes for PCI-1710HG/1710HGL .................................80

T able C-7: Gain codes for PCI-171 1/1711L............................................. 80

T able C-8: Register for multiplexer control ............................................81

T able C-9: Control Register.....................................................................83

T able C-10: Status Register....................................................................... 85

T able C-1 1: Register to clear interrupt and FIFO ....................................86

T able C-12: Register for load D/A channel 0 data .....................................86

T able C-13: Register for D/A channel 0 data.............................................87

T able C-14: Register for load D/A channel 1 data ....................................87

T able C-15: Register for D/A channel 1 data.............................................88

T able C-16: PCI-1710/1710HG/1711 Register for D/A r eference control ..

................................................................................................89

T able C-17: PCI-1716 Register for D/A reference control.......................89

T able C-18: Register for digital input.......................................................90

T able C-19: Register for digital output ..................................................... 90

T able C-20: Calibration Command and Data Register ..............................91

T able C-21: Calibration Command and Data Register ..............................91

T able C-22: Register for Board ID............................................................92

T able E-1: A/D binary code table............................................................102

T able E-2: D/A binary code table............................................................105

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1. Introduction

Thank you for buying the Advantech PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/ 1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L PCI card. The Advantech PCI-1710/ 1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L is a powerful data acquisition (DAS) card for the PCI bus. It features a unique circuit design and complete functions for data acquisition and control, including A/D conversion, D/A conversion, digital input, digital output, and counter/timer. PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/171 1/ 1711L/1716/1716L provides specific functions for different user requirements:

PCI-1710 12-bit, 100kS/s Multifunction card PCI-1710L 12-bit, 100kS/s Multifunction card w/o analog

output PCI-1710HG 12-bit, 100kS/s High-Gain Multifunction card PCI-1710HGL 12-bit, 100kS/s High-Gain Multifunction card w/o

analog output PCI-1711 12-bit, 100kS/s 16-ch S.E. Inputs Low-cost Multi-

function card PCI-1711L 12-bit, 100kS/s 16-ch S.E. Inputs Low-cost Multi-

function card w/o analog output

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PCI-1716 16-bit, 250kS/s High-Resolution Multifunction card PCI-1716L 16-bit, 250kS/s High-Resolution Multifunction card

w/o analog output

The following sections of this chapter will provide further information about features of the multifunction cards, a Quick Start for installation, together with some brief information on software and accessories for the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L card.

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1.1 Features

The Advantech PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/ 1716L provides users with the most requested measurement and control functions as seen below:

❏ PCI-bus mastering for data transfer ❏ 16-channel Single-Ended or 8-channel Differential A/D Input ❏ 12-bit A/D conversion with up to 100 kHz sampling rate (PCI-1710/

❏ Programmable gain for each input channel (only for PCI-1710/

❏ On board samples FIFO buffer:

❏ 2-channel D/A Output (PCI-1710/1710HG/1711/1716) ❏ 16-channel Digital Input

1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L) 16-bit A/D conversion with up to 250 kHz sampling rate (PCI-1716/

1716L)

1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1716/1716L)

4K for PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL, 1K for PCI-1711/ 1711L1716/1716L

❏ 16-channel Digital Output ❏ Programmable Counter/Timer ❏ Automatic Channel/Gain Scanning

The Advantech PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/ 1716L offers the following main features:

Plug-and-Play Function

The Advantech PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/ 1716L is a Plug-and-Play device, which fully complies with the PCI Specification. Rev 2.1 for PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/ 1711L, and Rev 2.2 for PCI-1716/1716L. During card installation, all busrelated configurations such as base I/O address and interrupts are conveniently taken care of by the Plug-and-Play function. Y ou have

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virtually no need to set any jumpers or DIP switches.

Flexible Input Types and Range Settings

The PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L features an automatic channel/gain scanning circuit. This circuit design controls multiplexer switching during sampling. Users can set different gain values for each channel according to their needs for the corresponding range of input voltage. The gain value settings thus selected is stored in the SRAM. This flexible design enables multi-channel and high-speed sampling for high-performance data acquisition.

On-board FIFO (First-In-First-Out) Memory

The PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L provides an on-board FIFO memory buffer, storing up 1 to 1K/4K A/D samples. Users can either enable or disable the interrupt request feature of the FIFO buffer. While the interrupt request for FIFO is enabled, users are allowed to specify whether an interrupt request will be sent with each sampling action or only when the FIFO buffer is half saturated. This useful feature enables a continuous high-speed data transfer with a more predictable performance on operating systems.

Optional D/A Output for Cost Savings

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The PCI-1710/1710HG/1711/1716 goes further with 2 analog output channels, while the PCI-1710L/1710HGL/1711L/1716L doesn’t. It is for users to differentiate between the PCI-1710/1710HG/1711/1716 and the PCI-1710L/1710HGL/1711L/1716L according to what they really need as the best solution with no extra cost.

16 Digital Inputs and 16 Digital Outputs

The PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L provides 16 digital input channels and 16 digital output channels. Users are left with great flexibility to design and customize their applications according to their specific needs.

On-board Programmable Counter

The PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L is equipped with a programmable counter, which can serve as a pacer trigger for A/D conversions. The counter chip is an 82C54 or its equivalent, which incorporates three 16-bit counters on a 10 MHz clock. One of the three counters is used as an event counter for input

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channels or pulse generation. The other two are cascaded into a 32-bit timer for pacer triggering.

Note:

✎ Pace trigger determines how fast A/D conversion will be done in pacer

trigger mode.

✎ For detailed specifications of the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/

1711/1711L/1716/1716L, please refer to Appendix A, Specifications.

1.2 Installation Guide

Before you install your PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/ 1716/1716L card, please make sure you have the following necessary components:

❏ PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/171 1L/1716/1716L

Multifunction card

❏ PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/171 1L/1716/1716L

User’s Manual

❏ Driver software Advantech DLL drivers

(included in the companion CD-ROM)

❏ Wiring cable PCL-10168 ❏ Wiring board PCLD-8710, ADAM-3968 ❏ Computer Personal computer or workstation with a

PCI-bus slot (running Windows 95/98/NT/

2000)

Some other optional components are also available for enhanced operation:

❏ Application software ActiveDAQ, GeniDAQ or other third-party

software packages

After you get the necessary components and maybe some of the accessories for enhanced operation of your Multifunction card, you can then begin the Installation procedures. Figure 1-1 on the next page provides a concise flow chart to give users a broad picture of the software and hardware installation procedures:

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Figure 1-1: Installation Flow Chart

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1.3 Software

Advantech offers a rich set of DLL drivers, third-party driver support and application software to help fully exploit the functions of your PCI1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L card:

• DLL driver (on the companion CD-ROM)

• LabVIEW driver

• Advantech ActiveDAQ

• Advantech GeniDAQ For more information on software, please refer to Chapter 4, Software

Overview. Users who intend to program directly at the registers of the Multifunc-

tion card can have register-level programming as an option. Since register-level programming is often difficult and laborious, it is usually recommended only for experienced programmers. For more information, please refer to Appendix C, Register Structure and Format.

1.4 Accessories

Advantech offers a complete set of accessory products to support the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L cards. These accessories include:

Wiring Cable

❏ PCL-10168 The PCL-10168 shielded cable is specially designed

for PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/

1716/1716L cards to provide high resistance to noise.

T o achieve a better signal quality, the signal wires are

twisted in such a way as to form a “twisted-pair

cable”, reducing cross-talk and noise from other

signal sources. Furthermore, its analog and digital

lines are separately sheathed and shielded to

neutralize EMI/EMC problems.

Wiring Boards

❏ ADAM-3968 The ADAM-3968 is a 68-pin SCSI wiring terminal

module for DIN-rail mounting. This terminal module

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can be readily connected to the Advantech PC-Lab

cards and allow easy yet reliable access to individual

pin connections for the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/

1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L card. ❏ PCLD-8710 The PCLD-8710 is a DIN-rail mounting screw-terminal

board to be used with any of the PC-LabCards which

have 68-pin SCSI connectors. The PCLD-8710

features the following functions:

• 2 additional 20-pin flat-cable connectors for digital input and

output

• Reserved space on the board to meet future needs for signal-

conditioning circuits (low-pass filter, voltage attenuator and current shunt)

• Industrial-grade screw-clamp terminal blocks for heavy-duty and

reliable connections.

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2. Installation

This chapter gives users a package item checklist, proper instructions about unpacking and step-by-step procedures for both driver and card installation. Be noted that using PCI-1716/1716L for example.

2.1 Unpacking

After receiving your PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/ 1716/1716L package, please inspect its contents first. The package should contain the following items:

þ PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L card þ Companion CD-ROM (DLL driver included) þ User’s Manual þ Quick Start

The PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L card harbors certain electronic components vulnerable to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD could easily damage the integrated circuits and certain components if preventive measures are not carefully paid attention to. Before removing the card from the antistatic plastic bag,

you should take following precautions to ward off possible ESD damage:

• Touch the metal part of your computer chassis with your hand to

discharge static electricity accumulated on your body. Or one can also use a grounding strap.

• Touch the antistatic bag to a metal part of your computer chassis

before opening the bag.

• Take hold of the card only by the metal bracket when removing it

out of the bag.

After taking out the card, first you should:

• Inspect the card for any possible signs of external damage (loose or

damaged components, etc.). If the card is visibly damaged, please notify our service department or our local sales representative immediately. Avoid installing a damaged card into your system.

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Also pay extra caution to the following aspects to ensure proper installation:

Avoid physical contact with materials that could hold static electricity such as plastic, vinyl and Styrofoam.

Whenever you handle the card, grasp it only by its edges. DO NOT TOUCH the exposed metal pins of the connector or the electronic components.

Note:

✎ Keep the antistatic bag for future use. You might need the original bag

to store the card if you have to remove the card from PC or transport it elsewhere.

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2.2 Driver Installation

We recommend you to install the driver befor e you install the PCI1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/171 1L/1716/1716L card into your system, since this will guarantee a smooth installation process.

The 32-bit DLL driver Setup program for the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/ 1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L card is included on the companion CD-ROM that is shipped with your DAS card package. Please follow the steps below to install the driver software:

Step 1: Insert the companion CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Step 2: The Setup program will be launched automatically if you have

the autoplay function enabled on your system. When the Setup Program is launched, you’ll see the following Setup Screen.

Note:

✎ If the autoplay function is not enabled on your computer, use

Windows Explorer or W indows Run command to execute SETUP .EXE on the companion CD-ROM.

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Figure 2-1: The Setup Screen of Advantech Automation Software

Step 3: Select the DLL Drivers option. Step 4: Select the Windows 95/98 or Windows NT or Windows 2000

option according to your operating system. Just follow the installation instructions step by step to complete your DLL driver setup.

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Figure 2-2: Different options for Driver Setup

For further information on driver-related issues, an online version of DLL Drivers Manual is available by accessing the following path:

Start/Programs/Advantech Driver for 95 and 98 (or for NT/2000)/ Driver Manual

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2.3 Hardware Installation

Note:

✎ Make sure you have installed the driver first before you install the card

(please refer to 2.2 Driver Installation) After the DLL driver installation is completed, you can now go on to

install the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L card in any PCI slot on your computer. But it is suggested that you should refer to the computer user manual or related documentations if you have any doubt. Please follow the steps below to install the card on your system.

Step 1: Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and

cables. TURN OFF your computer before installing or removing any components on the computer.

Step 2: Remove the cover of your computer. Step 3: Remove the slot cover on the back panel of your computer. Step 4: Touch the metal part on the surface of your computer to

neutralize the static electricity that might be on your body.

Step 5: Insert the 1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/

1716L card into a PCI slot. Hold the card only by its edges and carefully align it with the slot. Insert the card firmly into place. Use of excessive force must be avoided, otherwise the card might be damaged.

Step 6: Fasten the bracket of the PCI card on the back panel rail of the

computer with screws.

Step 7: Connect appropriate accessories (68-pin cable, wiring termi-

nals, etc. if necessary) to the PCI card.

Step 8: Replace the cover of your computer chassis. Re-connect the

cables you removed in step 2.

Step 9: Plug in the power cord and turn on the computer .

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Note:

✎ In case you installed the card without installing the DLL driver first,

Windows 95/98 will recognize your card as an “unknown device” after rebooting, and will prompt you to provide the necessary driver. You should ignore the prompting messages (just click the Cancel button) and set up the driver according to the steps described in 2.2 Driver

Installation.

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After the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L card is installed, you can verify whether it is properly installed on your system in the Device Manager:

1. Access the Device Manager through Control Panel/System/Device

Manager.

2. The device name of the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/

1711L/1716/1716L should be listed on the Device Manager tab on the System Property Page.

Figure 2-3: The device name listed on the Device Manager

Note:

✎ If your card is properly installed, you should see the device name of

your card listed on the Device Manager tab. If you do see your device name listed on it but marked with an exclamation sign “!”, it means your card has not been correctly installed. In this case, remove the card device from the Device Manager by selecting its device name and press the Remove button. Then go through the driver installation process again.

After your card is properly installed on your system, you can now configure your device using the Device Installation Program that has itself already been installed on your system during driver setup. A complete device installation procedure should include device setup, configuration and testing. The following sections will guide you through the Setup, Configuration and Testing of your device.

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2.4 Device Setup & Configuration

The Device Installation program is a utility that allows you to set up, configure and test your device, and later stores your settings on the system registry. These settings will be used when you call the APIs of Advantech 32-bit DLL drivers.

Setting Up the Device

Step 1: To install the I/O device for your card, you must first run the

Device Installation program (by accessing Start/Programs/

Advantech Driver for 95 and 98 (or for NT/2000)/Device Installation).

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Figure 2-4: The Advantech Device Installation utility program

Step 2: On the Device Installation program window, select the Setup

menu item on the menu bar, and click the Device command (Figure 2-4) to bring up the I/O Device Installation dialog box (Figure 2-5). Y ou can then view the device(s) already installed on your system (if any) on the Installed Devices list box. Since you haven’t installed any device yet, you might see a blank list such as the one on the next page (Figure 2-5).

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Figure 2-5: The I/O Device Installation dialog box

Step 3: Scroll down the List of Devices box to find the device that you

wish to install, then click the Add... button to evoke the Device(s) found dialog box such as one shown in Figure 2-6. The Device(s) found dialog box lists all the installed devices of selected option on your system. Select the device you want to configure from the list box and press the OK button. After you have clicked OK, you will see a Device Setting dialog box such as the one in Figure 2-8.

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Figure 2-6: The “Device(s) Found” dialog box

Configuring the Device

Step 4: On the Device Setting dialog box (Figure 2-7), you can

configure the voltage source either as External or Internal, and specify the voltage output range for the 2 D/A channels.

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Figure 2-7: The Device Setting dialog box

Note:

✎ Users can configure the source of D/A reference voltage either as

Internal or External, and select the output voltage range. When selecting voltage source as Internal, users have two options for the output voltage range : 0 ~ 5 V and 0 ~ 10 V . When selected as External, the output voltage range is determined by the external reference voltage in the following way :

By inputting an external reference voltage: -xV , where |x| <= 10, you will get a output voltage range: 0 to xV .

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Step 5: After you have finished configuring the device, click OK and

the device name will appear in the Installed Devices box as seen below:

Figure 2-8: The Device Name appearing on the list of devices box

Note:

✎ As we have noted, the device name “000:PCI-1716 I/O=E000H”

begins with a device number “000”, which is specifically assigned to each card. The device number is passed to the driver to specify which device you wish to control.

If you want to test the card device further, go right to the next section on the Device Testing.

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2.5 Device Testing

Following through the Setup and Configuration procedures to the last step described in the previous section, you can now proceed to test the device by clicking the Test Button on the I/O Device Installation dialog box (Figure 2-8). A Device T est dialog box will appear accordingly:

Figure 2-9: Analog Input tab on the Device Test dialog box

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On the Device Test dialog box, users are free to test various functions of PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L on the

Analog output, Digital input, Digital output or Counter tabs. And the Analog output function only available for 1710/1710HG/1711/1716.

Note:

✎ You can access the Device Test dialog box either by the previous

procedure for the Device Installation Program or simply by accessing

Start/Programs/Advantech Driver for 95 and 98 (or for NT/2000) / Test Utility.

✎ All the functions are performed by software polling method. For high-

speed data acquirement or output, they have to use corresponding VC example like ADINT or ADDMA or ADBMDMA.

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Testing Analog Input Function

Click the Analog Input tab to bring it up to the front of the screen. Select the input range for each channel in the Input range drop-down boxes. Configure the sampling rate on the scroll bar. Switch the channels by using the up/down arrow.

Figure 2-10: Analog Input tab on the Device Test dialog box

Testing Analog Output Function (only for PCI-1710/1710HG/

1711/1716)

Click the Analog Output tab to bring it up to the foreground. The Analog Output tab allows you to output quasi-sine, triangle, or square

waveforms generated by the software automatically, or output single values manually. You can also configure the waveform frequency and output voltage range.

Figure 2-11: Analog Output tab on the Device Test dialog box

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Testing Digital Input Function

Click the Digital Input tab to show forth the Digital Input test panel as seen below. Through the color of the lamps, users can easily discern whether the status of each digital input channel is either high or low.

Figure 2-12: Digital Input tab on the Device Test dialog box

Testing Digital Output Function

Click the Digital Output tab to bring up the Digital Output test panel such as the one seen on the next page. By pressing the buttons on each tab, users can easily set each digital output channel as high or low for the corresponding port.

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Figure 2-13: Digital Output tab on the Device Test dialog box

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Testing Counter Function

Click the Counter Tab to bring its test panel forth. The counter channel (Channel 0) offers the users two options: Event counting and Pulse out. If you select Event counting, you need first to connect your clock source to pin CNT0_CLK, and the counter will start counting after the pin CNT0_GA TE is triggered. If you select Pulse Out, the clock source will be output to pin CNT0_OUT. You can configure the Pulse Frequency by the scroll bar right below it.

Figure 2-14: Counter tab on the Device Test dialog box

Only after your card device is properly set up, configured and tested, can the device installation procedure be counted as complete. After the device installation procedure is completed, you can safely proceed to the next chapter, Signal Connections.

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Chapter

3. Signal Connections

3.1 Overview

Maintaining signal connections is one of the most important factors in ensuring that your application system is sending and receiving data correctly. A good signal connection can avoid unnecessary and costly damage to your PC and other hardware devices. This chapter provides useful information about how to connect input and output signals to the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L via the I/ O connector.

3.2 I/O Connector

The I/O connector on the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/ 1711L/1716/1716L is a 68-pin connector that enable you to connect to accessories with the PCL-10168 shielded cable.

Note:

✎ The PCL-10168 shielded cable is especially designed for the PCI-1710/

1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L to reduce noise in the analog signal lines. Please refer to Section 1.4 Accessories.

Pin Assignment

Figure 3-1 shows the pin assignments for the 68-pin I/O connector on the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L.

Note:

✎ The three ground references AIGND, AOGND, and DGND should be

used discreetly each according to its designated purpose. Actually, we offer the individual GND pin for AI, AO and DIO to provide best signal quality. However, all the signals on the DA&C card need to refer to the same GND finally. So we test and choice a best point to connect AIGND, AOGND and DGND together. In short, this is base on the "single-point" ground principle.

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AI0 AI2 AI4 AI6

AI8 AI10 AI12 AI14

AIGND

AO0_REF*

AO0_OUT*

AOGND*

DI0

DI2

DI4

DI6

DI8 DI10 DI12 DI14

DGND

DO0 DO2 DO4 DO6 DO8

DO10 DO12 DO14

DGND

CNT0_CLK

CNT0_OUT

CNT0_GAT E

+12V

34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

AI1 AI3 AI5 AI7 AI9 AI11 AI13 AI15 AIGND AO1_REF* AO1_OUT* AOGND* DI1 DI3 DI5 DI7 DI9 DI11 DI13 DI15 DGND DO1 DO3 DO5 DO7 DO9 DO11 DO13 DO15 DGND P ACER_OUT TRG_GA TE EXT_TRG +5V

68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35

Figure 3-1: I/O connector pin assignments for the PCI-1710/1710L/

1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L

*: Pins 23~25 and pins 57~59 are not defined for PCI-1710L/1710HGL/

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I/O Connector Signal Description

T able 3-1: I/O Connector Signal Description

Signal Name Reference Direction Description

Analog Input Channels 0 through 15.

channel pair, AI<i, i+1> (i = 0, 2, 4...14), can be

AI<0...15> AIGND Input

AIGND - -

AO0_REF

AO1_REF

AO0_OUT

AO1_OUT

AOGND - -

DI<0..15> DGND Input

DO<0..15> DGND Output

DGND - -

CNT0_CLK DGND Input

CNT0_OUT DGND Output

CNT0_GATE DGND Input

PACER_OUT DGND Output

TRG_GATE DGND Input

EXT_TRG DGND Input

+12V DGND Output

+5V DGND Output

AOGND Input

AOGND Output

configured as either two single-ended inputs or

one differential input of PCI-1710/1710L/

1710HG/1710HGL/1716/1716L.

Analog Input Ground.

references (AIGND, AOGND, and DGND) are

connected together on the PCI-1710/1710L/

1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L card.

Analog Output Channel 0/1 External Reference.

Analog Output Channe ls 0 /1. Analog Output Groun d.

voltages are referenced to these nodes. The three

ground references (AIGND, AOGND, and DGND)

are connected together on the PCI-1710/1710L/

1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L card.

Digital Input channels. Digital Output channels.

Digital Ground.

for the digital channels at the I/O connector as

well as the +5VDC supply. The three ground

references (AIGND, AOGND, and DGND) are

connected together on the PCI-1710/1710L/

1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L card.

Counter 0 Clock Input.

0 can be either external or internal , as set by

software.

Counter 0 Output. Counter 0 Gate Control.

Pacer Clock Output.

each pacer clock when turned on. If A/D

conversion is in the pacer trigger mode, users

can use this signal as a synchronous signal for

other applications. A low- to- high edge triggers

A/D conversion to start.

A/D External Trigger Gate.

connected to +5 V, it will enable the external

trigger signal to input. When TRG _GATE is

connected to DGND, it will disable the external

trigger signal to input.

A/D Externa l Trigger.

signal input for the A/D conversion. A low-to-high

edge triggers A/D conversion to start.

+12 VDC Source. +5 VDC Source.

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Each

The three ground

The analog output

This pin supplies the reference

The clock input of counter

This pin pulses once for

When TRG _GATE is

This pin is external trigger

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3.3 Analog Input Connections

The PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1716/1716L supports both 16channel Single-Ended or 8 differential A/D Input, however the PCI1711/1711L only supports 16 single-ended analog inputs. Each individual input channel is software-selected.

Single-ended Channel Connections

The single-ended input configuration has only one signal wire for each channel, and the measured voltage (Vm) is the voltage of the wire as referenced against the common ground.

A signal source without a local ground is also called a “floating source”. It is fairly simple to connect a single-ended channel to a floating signal source. In this mode, the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/ 1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L provides a reference ground for external floating signal sources. Figure 3-2 shows a single-ended channel connection between a floating signal source and an input channel on the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/ 1716L.

Figure 3-2: Single-ended input channel connection

Differential Channel Connections

The differential input channels operate with two signal wires for each channel, and the voltage difference between both signal wires is measured. On the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1716/1716L, when all channels are configured to differential input, up to 8 analog channels are available.

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If one side of the signal source is connected to a local ground, the signal source is ground-referenced. Therefore, the ground of the signal source and the ground of the card will not be exactly of the same voltage. The difference between the ground voltages forms a commonmode voltage (V

T o avoid the ground loop noise effect caused by common-mode voltages, you can connect the signal ground to the Low input. Figure 3-3 shows a differential channel connection between a groundreference signal source and an input channel on the PCI-1710/1710L/ 1710HG/1710HGL/1716/1716L. With this connection, the PGIA rejects a common-mode voltage Vcm between the signal source and the PCI1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1716/1716L ground, shown as Vcm in Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-3: Differential input channel connection - ground reference

signal source

If a floating signal source is connected to the differential input channel, the signal source might exceed the common-mode signal range of the PGIA, and the PGIA will be saturated with erroneous voltage-readings. You must therefore reference the signal source against the AIGND.

Figure 3-4 shows a differential channel connection between a floating signal source and an input channel on the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/ 1710HGL/1716/1716L. In this figure, each side of the floating signal source is connected through a resistor to the AIGND. This connection can reject the common-mode voltage between the signal source and the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1716/1716L ground.

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Figure 3-4: Differential input channel connection - floating signal

source

However, this connection has the disadvantage of loading the source down with the series combination (sum) of the two resistors. For r

and rb, for example, if the input impedance rs is 1 kW , and each of the two resistors is 100 kW, then the resistors load down the signal source with 200 kΩ (100 kΩ+ 100 kΩ), resulting in a -0.5% gain error. The following gives a simplified representation of the circuit and calculating process.

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3.4 Analog Output Connections

The PCI-1710/1710HG/1711/1716 provides two D/A output channels (PCI-1710L/1710HGL/1711L/1716L are not designed to have this function), AO0_OUT and AO1_OUT. Users may use the PCI-1710/ 1710HG/1711/1716 internally-provided precision -5V (-10V) reference to generate 0 to +5 V (+10 V) D/A output range. Users also may create D/ A output range through external references, AO0_REF and AO1_REF. The external reference input range is +/-10 V . For example, connecting with an external reference of -7 V will generate 0 ~ +7 V D/A output.

Figure 3-5 shows how to make analog output and external reference input connections on the PCI-1710/1710HG/1711/1716.

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+5V

+10V

Load

External

DATA BUS

INT_REF

Internal

AO0

AO1

AO0_REF

AO0_OUT

AOGND

AO1_OUT

AO1_REF

I/O Connector

Figure 3-5: Analog output connections

External Reference

Signal 0

For DA

External Reference

Signal 1

For DA

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3.5 Trigger Source Connections

Internal Pacer Trigger Connection

The PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L includes one 82C54 compatible programmable Timer/Counter chip which provides three 16-bit counters connected to a Oscillator, each designated specifically as Counter 0, Counter 1 and Counter 2. Counter 0 is a counter which counts events from an input channel or outputing pulse. Counter 1 and Counter 2 are cascaded to create a 32-bit timer for pacer triggering. A low-to-high edge from the Counter 2 output (P ACER_OUT) will trigger an A/D conversion on the PCI-1710/1710L/ 1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L. At the same time, you can also use this signal as a synchronous signal for other applications.

External Trigger Source Connection

In addition to pacer triggering, the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/ 1711/1711L/1716/1716L also allows external triggering for A/D conversions. When a +5 V source is connected to TRG_GA TE, the external trigger function is enabled. A low-to-high edge coming from EXT_TRG will trigger an A/D conversion on the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/ 1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L. When DGND is connected to TRG_GA TE, the external trigger function is thereby disabled.

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3.6 Field Wiring Considerations

When you use the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/ 1716L to acquire data from outside, noises in the environment might significantly affect the accuracy of your measurements if due cautions are not taken. The following measures will be helpful to reduce possible interference running signal wires between signal sources and the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L.

• The signal cables must be kept away from strong electromag-netic

sources such as power lines, large electric motors, circuit breakers or welding machines, since they may cause strong electromagnetic interference. Keep the analog signal cables away from any video monitor, since it can significantly af fect a data acquisition system.

• If the cable travels through an area with significant electromagnetic

interference, you should adopt individually shielded, twisted-pair wires as the analog input cable. This type of cable has its signal wires twisted together and shielded with a metal mesh. The metal mesh should only be connected to one point at the signal source ground.

• Avoid running the signal cables through any conduit that might

have power lines in it.

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• If you have to place your signal cable parallel to a power line that

has a high voltage or high current running through it, try to keep a safe distance between them. Or, you should place the signal cable at a right angle to the power line to minimize the undesirable effect.

• The signals transmitted on the cable will be directly affected by the

quality of the cable. In order to ensure better signal quality , we recommend that you use the PCL-10168 shielded cable.

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Chapter

4. Software Overview

This chapter gives you an overview of the software programming choices available and a quick reference to source codes examples that can help you be better oriented to programming. After following the instructions given in Chapter 2, it is hoped that you feel comfortable enough to proceed further.

Programming choices for DAS cards: Y ou may use Advantech application software such as Advantech DLL driver. On the other hand, advanced users are allowed another option for register-level programming, although not recommended due to its laborious and time-consuming nature.

4.1 Programming Choices

DLL Driver

The Advantech DLL Drivers software is included on the companion CD-ROM at no extra charge. It also comes with all the Advantech DAS cards. Advantech’s DLL driver features a complete I/O function library to help boost your application performance. The Advantech DLL driver for Windows 95/98/NT/2000 works seamlessly with development tools such as Visual C++, V isual Basic, Inprise C++ Builder and Inprise Delphi.

Register-level programming is reserved for experienced programmers who find it necessary to write codes directly at the level of device registers. Since register-level programming requires much effort and time, we recommend that you use the Advantech DLL drivers instead. However, if register-level programming is indispensible, you should refer to the relevant information in Appendix C, Register Structure and Format, or to the example codes included on the companion CD-ROM.

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4.2 DLL Driver Programming Roadmap

This section will provide you a roadmap to demonstrate how to build an application from scratch using Advantech DLL driver with your favorite development tools such as Visual C++, V isual Basic, Delphi and C++ Builder. The step-by-step instructions on how to build your own applications using each development tool will be given in the DLL Drivers Manual. Moreover, a rich set of example source codes are also given for your reference.

Programming Tools

Programmers can develop application programs with their favorite development tools:

❏❏

❏ Visual C++

❏❏ ❏❏

❏ Visual Basic

❏❏ ❏❏

❏ Delphi

❏❏ ❏❏

❏ C++ Builder

❏❏

For instructions on how to begin programming works in each development tool, Advantech offers a T utorial Chapter in the DLL Drivers Manual for your reference. Please refer to the corresponding sections in this chapter on the DLL Drivers Manual to begin your programming efforts. You can also take a look at the example source codes provided for each programming tool, since they can get you very well-oriented.

The DLL Drivers Manual can be found on the companion CD-ROM. Or if you have already installed the DLL Drivers on your system, The DLL Drivers Manual can be readily accessed through the Start button:

Start/Programs/Advantech Driver for 95 and 98 (or for NT/2000)/Driver Manual

The example source codes could be found under the corresponding installation folder such as the default installation path:

\Program Files\Advantech\ADSAPI\Examples

For information about using other function groups or other development tools, please refer to the Creating Windows 95/NT/2000 Appli- cation with DLL Driver chapter and the Function Overview chapter on the DLL Drivers Manual.

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Programming with DLL Driver Function Library

Advanech DLL driver offers a rich function library to be utilized in various application programs. This function library consists of numerous APIs that support many development tools, such as Visual C++, Visual Basic, Delphi and C++ Builder .

According to their specific functions or sevices, those APIs can be categorized into several function groups:

❏❏

❏ Analog Iutput Function Group

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❏ Analog Output Function Group

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❏ Digital Input/Output Function Group

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❏ Counter Function Group

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❏ Temperatur e Measurement Function Group

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❏ Alarm Function Group

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❏ Port Function Group

❏❏ ❏❏

❏ Communication Function Group

❏❏ ❏❏

❏ Event Function Group

❏❏

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For the usage and parameters of each function, please refer to the Function Overview chapter in the DLL Drivers Manaul.

Troubleshooting DLL Driver Error

Driver functions will return a status code when they are called to perform a certain task for the application. When a function returns a code that is not zero, it means the function has failed to perform its designated function. To troubleshoot the DLL driver error, you can pass the error code to DRV_GetErrorMessage function to return the error message. Or you can refer to the DLL Driver Error Codes Appendix in the DLL Drivers Manaul for a detailed listing of the Error Code, Error ID and the Error Message.

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Chapter

5. Calibration

This chapter provides brief information on PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/ 1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L calibration. Regular calibration checks are important to maintain accuracy in data acquisition and control applications. We provide the calibration programs or utility on the companion CD-ROM to assist you in A/D and D/A calibration.

Note:

✎ If you installed the program to another directory, you can find these

programs in the corresponding subfolders in your destination directory.

The PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L has been calibrated at the factory for initial use. However, a calibration of the analog input and the analog output function every six months is recommended.

These calibration programs make calibration an easy job. With a variety of prompts and graphic displays, these programs will lead you through the calibration and setup procedures, showing you all the correct settings and adjustments.

To perform a satisfactory calibration, you will need a 4½-digit digital multi-meter and a voltage calibrator or a stable, noise-free D. C. voltage source.

Note:

✎ Before you calibrate the A/D or D/A function, you must turn on the

power at least 15 minutes to make sure the DAS card getting stable.

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5.1 PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL Calibration

Two calibration programs are included on the companion CD-ROM :

ADCAL.EXE A/D calibration program DACAL.EXE D/A calibration program (only for PCI-1710/1710HG)

These calibration programs are designed only for the DOS environment. Access these programs from the default location:

C:\Program Files\Advantech\ADSAPI\Utility\PCI1710

VR Assignment

There are five variable resistors (VRs) on the PCI-1710/1710HG card and three variable resistors (VRs) on the PCI-1710L/1710HGL card. These variable resistors are to facilitate accurate adjustments for all A/ D and D/A channels. Please refer to the following two figures for the VR positions.

Figure 5-1: PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL VR assignment

The following list shows the function of each VR :

VR Functio n

VR1 A/D unipolar offset adjustmen t

VR2 A /D bipolar offset adjustment

VR3 A/D full scale (gain) a djustment

VR4

VR5

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A/D Calibration

Regular and accurate calibration procedures ensure the maximum possible accuracy. The ADCAL.EXE calibration program leads you through the whole A/D offset and gain adjustment procedure. The basic steps are outlined below:

1. Set analog input channel AI0 as single-ended, bipolar, range ±5 V,

and set AI1 as single-ended, unipolar, range 0 to 10 V.

2. Connect a DC voltage source with value equal to 0.5 LSB (-4.9959

V) to AI0.

3. Adjust VR2 until the output codes from the card’s AI0 flickers

between 0 and 1.

4. Connect a DC voltage source with a value of 4094.5 LSB (4.9953 V)

to AI0.

5. Adjust VR3 until the output codes from the card’s AI0 flickers

between 4094 and 4095.

6. Repeat step 2 to step 5, adjusting VR2 and VR3.

7. Connect a DC voltage source with value equal to 0.5 LSB (1.22 mV)

to AI1.

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8. Adjust VR1 until the output codes from the card’s AI1 flickers

between 0 and 1.

A/D code Mapping Voltage

Hex. Dec. Bipolar ±5V Unipolar 0 to 10V

000h 0 -4.9971 V 0 V

7FFh 2047 -0.0024 V 4.9947 V

800h 2048 0 V 4.997 1 V

FFFh 4095 4.9947 V 9.9918 V

D/A Calibration (for PCI-1710/1710HG only)

In a way similar to the ADCAL.EXE program, the DACAL.EXE program leads you through the whole D/A calibration procedure.

You can either use the on-board -5 V (-10 V) internal reference voltage or use an external reference. If you use an external reference, connect a reference voltage within the range ±10 V to the reference input of the D/A output channel you want to calibrate. Adjust the full scale (gain) of D/A channel 0 and 1, with VR4 and VR5 respectively .

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Note:

✎ Using a precision voltmeter to calibrate the D/A outputs is

recommended.

Set the D/A data register to 4095 and adjust VR3 until the D/A output voltage equals the reference voltage minus 1 LSB, but with the opposite sign. For example, if V ref is -5 V, then V out should be +4.9959 V . If V ref is -10 V, V out should be +9.9918 V.

Self A/D Calibration

Under many conditions, it is difficult to find a good enough DC voltage source for A/D calibration. There is a simple method to solve this problem. First, you should calibrate D/A channel 0, DA0_OUT, with internal reference -5 V , and D/A channel 1, DA1_OUT, with reference -10 V .

Then, run the ADCAL.EXE program to finish the self-A/D calibration procedure.

1. Set AI0 as differential, bipolar, range ±5 V and AI2 as differential,

unipolar, range 0 to 10 V.

2. Connect DA0_OUT with codes equal to 4095 LSB (4.9959 V) to AI

0. Notice that the polarity of AI0 should be connected with reverse polarity (i.e. D/A + to A/D -, D/A - to A/D +).

3. Adjust VR2 until the output codes from the card’s AI0 flicker

between 0 and 1.

4. Connect DA0_OUT with codes equal to 4095 LSB (4.9959 V) to

AI0.

5. Adjust VR3 until the output codes from the card’s AI0 flickers

between 4094 and 4095.

6. Repeat steps 2 through 5, adjusting VR2 and VR3.

7. Connect DA1_OUT with codes equal to 1 LSB (2.44 mV) to AI2.

8. Adjust VR1 until the output codes from the card’s AI1 flicker

between 0 and 1.

9. Finish ADCAL.EXE.

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5.2 PCI-1711/1711L Calibration

Three calibration programs are included on the companion CD-ROM :

ADCAL.EXE A/D calibration program DACAL.EXE D/A calibration program (only for PCI-1711) SELFCAL.EXE D/A self-calibration program (only for PCI-1711)

These calibration programs are designed only for the DOS environment. Access these programs from the default location:

C:\Program Files\Advantech\ADSAPI\Utility\PCI1711

VR Assignment

There are four variable resistors (VRs) on the PCI-1711 card and two variable resistors (VRs) on the PCI-1711L card. These variable resistors are to facilitate accurate adjustments for all A/D and D/A channels. Please refer to the following figure for the VR positions.

PCI-1711 Series

VR1

VR2

VR3

CN1

VR4

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Figure 5-2: PCI-1711/1711L VR assignment

The following list shows the function of each VR :

VR Function

VR1 A/D bipolar offset adjustment

VR2 A/D full scale (gain) adjustment

VR3

VR4

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D/A channel 0 full scale adjustment

(for PCI-1711 only)

D/A channel 1 full scale adjustment

(for PCI-1711 only)

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A/D Calibration

Regular and accurate calibration procedures ensure the maximum possible accuracy. The A/D calibration program ADCAL.EXE leads you through the whole A/D offset and gain adjustment procedure. The basic steps are outlined below:

1. Connect a DC voltage source of +9.995 V to AI0.

2. Connect AGND to AI1, AI2, AI3, AI4 and AI5.

3. Run the ADCAL.EXE program.

4. Adjust VR2 until the output codes from the card’s AI0 are focused

on FFE (at least 70%), and adjust VR1 until the output codes from the card’s AI1, AI2, AI3, AI4 and AI5 are focused on 7FF (at least 70%).

5. Press the SPACE key to finish A/D calibration.

D/A Calibration (for PCI-1711 only)

The D/A calibration program DACAL.EXE leads you through the whole D/A calibration procedure.

Y ou can select the on-board -5V or -10V internal reference voltage or an external voltage as your analog output reference voltage. If you use an external reference, connect a reference voltage within the range of ±10V to the reference input of the D/A output channel you want to calibrate. Adjust the full scale of D/A channel 0 and 1, with VR3 and VR4 respectively.

Note:

✎ Using a precision voltmeter to calibrate the D/A outputs is

recommended.

Y ou can adjust VR3 and VR4 until the D/A channel 0 and 1 output voltages approach the reference voltage (at least 1LSB), but with the reverse sign. For example, if Vref is -5V, then Vout should be +5V. If Vref is -10V, V out should be +10V.

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Self A/D Calibration

W e know, in most cases, it is difficult to find a good enough DC voltage source for A/D calibration. We provide a self-adjusted A/D calibration program “SELFCAL.EXE” to help solve this problem. The steps of self-calibration are outlined as below:

1 . Connect DA0_OUT to AI0. 2 . Connect AGND to AI1, AI2, AI3, AI4 and AI5.

3. Run the SELFCAL.EXE program. 4 . First calibrate the D/A channel. Adjust VR3 until the DA0_OUT

output voltage approaches +10V. Then press the SP ACE key.

5 . Next we will do the A/D calibration. Now the DA0_OUT output

voltage will be +9.995V, then adjust VR2 until the output codes from the card’s AI0 focused on FFE (at least 70%) and adjust VR1 until the output codes from the card’s AI1, AI2, AI3, AI4 and AI5 focused on 7FF (at least 70%).

6 . Press the SPACE key to finish calibration procedures.

5.3 PCI-1716/1716L Calibration

Chapter 5

A calibration utility, AutoCali, is included on the companion CD-ROM : AutoCali.EXE PCI-1716/1716L calibration utility This calibration utility is designed for the Microsoft©Windows™

environment. Access this program from the default location:

C:\Program Files\Advantech\ADSAPI\Utility\Auto Calibration

VR Assignment

There is one variable resistor (VR1) on the PCI-1716/1716L to adjust the accurate reference voltage on the PCI-1716/1716L. W e have provided a test point (See TP4 in Figure 5-3) for you to check the reference voltage on board. Before you start to calibrate A/D and D/A channels, please adjust VR1 until the reference voltage on TP4 has reached +5.0000 V . Figure 5-3 shows the locations of VR1 and TP4.

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PCI-1716 Series

VR1

TP4

SW1

Figure 5-3: PCI-1716/1716L VR assignment

Calibration Utility

The calibration utility, AutoCali, provides four functions - auto A/D calibration, auto D/A calibration, manual A/D calibration and manual D/A calibration. The program helps the user to easily finish the calibration procedures automatically; however, the user can calibrate the PCI1716/1716L manually. Appendix E illustrated the standard calibration procedures for your reference. If you want to calibrate the hardware in your own way, these two sections will guide you. The following steps will guide you through the PCI-1716/1716L software calibration.

Step 1: Access the calibration utility program AutoCali.exe from the

default location:

C:\Program Files\Advantech\ADSAPI\Utility\Auto Calibration

Note:

✎ If you installed the program to another directory, you can find this

program in the corresponding subfolders in your destination directory. Step 2: Select PCI-1716/1716L in the ADSDAQ dialog box.

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Figure 5-4: Selecting the device you want to calibrate

Step 3: After you start to calibrate the PCI-1716/1716L, please don’t

forget to adjust VR1.

Figure 5-5: Warning message before start calibration

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A/D channel Auto-Calibration

Step 4: Click the Auto A/D Calibration tab to show the A/D channel

auto-calibration panel (Fig. 5-6). Press the start button to calibrate A/D channels automatically .

Figure 5-6: Auto A/D Calibration Dialog Box

Step 5: The first A/D calibration procedure is enabled (Fig. 5-7).

Figure 5-7: A/D Calibration Procedure 1

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Step 6: The second A/D calibration procedure is enabled (Fig. 5-8)

Figure 5-8: A/D Calibration Procedure 2

Step 7: The third A/D calibration procedure is enabled (Fig. 5-9)

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Figure 5-9: A/D Calibration Procedure 3

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Step 8: Auto-calibration is finished. (See fig. 5-10)

Figure 5-10: A/D Calibration is finished

D/A channel Auto-Calibration

Step 9: Click the Auto D/A Calibration tab to show the D/A channel

auto calibration panel. Please finish the A/D calibration procedure first before you start the D/A calibration procedure. There are two D/A channels in PCI-1716; select the output range for each channel and then press the start button to calibrate D/A channels (Fig. 5-11).

Figure 5-11: Range Selection in D/A Calibration

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Step 10: D/A channel 0 calibration is enabled (Fig. 5-12)

Figure 5-12: Calibrating D/A Channel 0

Step 11: D/A channel 1 calibration is enabled (Fig. 5-13)

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Figure 5-13: Calibrating D/A Channel 1

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Step 12: Auto-calibration is finished (Fig. 5-14)

Figure 5-14: D/A Calibration is finished

A/D channel Manual-Calibration

Step 1: Click the Manual A/D Calibration tab to show the A/D

channel manual calibration panel. Before calibrating, acquire the reference voltage from a precision standard voltage reference. Go to the Range form, select a channel and the target voltage range according to the input voltage value from a precision standard voltage reference(Fig. 5-15).

Note:

✎ The input voltage value you selected from a precision standard

voltage reference needs to correspond with the one that the PCI-1716/ 1716L can read.

✎ The input voltage will be analog code so the computer will convert the

voltage data into digitial code; therefore, the input voltage value you selected from a precision standard voltage reference needs to correspond with the one that the PCI-1716/1716L can read. For example, if the input range is 0 ~ 5V, then input voltage should be

2.9992V not 3V .

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Figure 5-15: Selecting Input Rage in Manual A/D Calibration panel

Step 2: According to the difference between reference voltage and

receiving data in PCI-1716/1716L, adjust the gain, bipolar offset and unipolar offset registers (Figure 5-16)

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Step 3: Adjust the registers until they fall between the input voltage

from the standard voltage reference and the receiving voltage reflectected in the Manual A/D Calibration tab.

D/A channel Manual-Calibration

Step 1: Click the Manual D/A Calibration tab to show the D/A

channel manual calibration panel. T wo D/A channels are individually calibrated . Before calibrating, output desired voltage from the D/A channels and measure it through an external precision multimeter.

Step 2: For example, choose channel 0; select the Range and select

the wished output voltage code or value from the radio buttons (Fig. 5-17 and Fig. 5-18).

Figure 5-17 & Figure 5-18: Selecting D/A Range and Choosing

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Step 3: According to the difference between the output voltage from

D/A channel and the value in the multimeter, adjust the gain, bipolar offset and unipolar offset registers (Fig. 5-19)

Figure 5-19: Adjusting registers

Step 4: Adjust registers until they fall between the output voltage

from the D/A channel and the value in the multimeter.

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Appendix A

A. Specifications

PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL

Analog Input:

Cha nnels 16 single-ended or 8 di ffere ntial or combination

Resolution 12-bit

FIFO Size 4K samples

PCI-1710/1710L

Max. Sampling Rate1

PCI-1710HG/1710HGL

Max. Sampling Rate

Conversion Time 8 µs

Input range and

Gain List for

PCI-1710/1710L

Input range and Gain List

for PCI-

1710HG/1710HGL

Drift

Small Signal Bandwidth

for PGA

Common mode voltage ±11 V max. (operational)

Max. Input voltage ±15 V

Input Protect 30 Vp-p

Input Impe dance 1 GΩ/5 pF

Trigger Mode Software, on-board Programmable Pacer or External

PCI-1710/1710LAccuracy

PCI-1710HG/1710HGL

Accuracy

External TTL Trigger

Input

Gain 0.5, 1 5, 10 50, 100 500, 1000

Speed 100 KS/s 35 KS/s 7 KS/s 770 S/s

Gain 0.5 1 2 4 8

Unipolar N/A 0~10 0~5 0~2.5 0~1.25

Bipolar ±10 ±5 ±2.5 ±1.25 ±0.625

Gain 0.5 1 5 10 50 100 500 1000

Unipolar N/A 0~10 N/A 0~1 N/A 0~0.1 N/A 0~0.01

Bipolar ±10 ±5 ±1 ±0.5 ±0.1 ±0.05 ±0.01 ±0.0 05

Gain

Zero

(µV/º C)

Gain

(ppm//º C)

Gain

Bandwidth 4.0 MHz 2.0 MHz 1.5 MHz 0.65 MHz 0.35 MHz

Gain

Gain error

(% FSR)

Ch Type S.E./D S.E./D S.E./D D D

Gain

Gain error

(% FSR)

Ch Type S.E./D S.E./D D D D

Low 0.4 V max.

High 2.4 V min.

Appendix

100 KS/s

1 2 4 8 16

15 15 15 15 15

25 25 25 30 40

1 2 4 8 16

INLE: ±1 LSB

Monotonicity: 12 bits

Offset error: Adjustable to zero

0.5 1 2 4 8

0.01 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.04

SNR: 68 dB

ENOB: 11 bits

INLE: ±1LSB

Monotonicity: 12 its

Offset error: Adjustable to zero

0.5,1 5,10 50,100 500 1000

0.01 0.02 0.04 0.08 0.08

SNR: 68 dB

ENOB: 11 bits

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Analog Output:

Channels 2

Resolution 12-bit

Output Range

(Internal & Exter nal

Refe rence)

Accuracy

Gain Error Adjustable to zero

Slew Rate 10V/µs

Drift 40 ppm/° C

Driving Capability 3 mA

Max. Update Rate 100 K samples/s

Output Impedance 0.81 Ω (min.)

Digital Rate 5 MHz

Settling Time 26µs (to ±1/2 LSB of FSR)

Reference Voltage

Using Internal Reference 0~+5V,0~+10 V

Using External Reference 0 ~ +x V @ +x V (-10≤ x ≤ 10)

Relative ±0.5 LSB

Differential Non-linearity ±0.5 LSB (monotonic)

Internal -5 V ~ + 5 V

External -10 V ~ + 10 V

Digital Input/Output:

Input Channels 16

Input Voltage

Input Load

Output Channels 16

Output Voltage

Low 0.4V max.

High 2.4 V min.

Low 0.4 V max. @ -0.2mA

High 2.7 V min. @ 20µA

Low 0.4 V max.@ +8.0mA (sink)

High 2.4 V min.@-0.4mA (source)

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Counter/Timer:

Appendix A

Channels

Resolution 16-bit

Compatibility TTL level

Base Clock

Max. Input Frequency 1 MHz

Clock Input

Gate Input

Counter Output

3 channels, 2 channels are permanently configured as

programmable pacers; 1 channel is free for user application

Channel 2: Takes input from output of channel 1

Channel 1: 1MHz

Channel 0: Internal 100kHz or external clock (1 MHz) max

Selected by software

Low 0.8 V max.

High 2.0 V min.

Low 0.8 V max.

High 2.0 V min.

Low 0.5 V max.@+24 mA

High 2.4 V min.@-15 mA

General:

I/O Connector Type 68-pin SCSI-II female

Dimensions 175 mm x 100 mm (6.9" x 3.9")

Power

Consumption

Temperature

Relative Humidity

Certification CE certified

Typical +5 V @ 850 mA

Max. +5 V @ 1 A

Operation

Storage -20~+70° C (-4~158° F)

Operation

Storage

0~+60° C (32~158° F)

(refer to IEC 68-2-1,2)

5~85%RH non-condensing

(refer to IEC 68-1,-2,-3)

5~95%RH non-condensing

(refer to IEC 68-1,-2,-3)

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PCI-1711/1711L

Analog Input:

Cha nnels 16 Single-Ended

Resolution 12-bit

FIFO Size 1K samples

Max. Sampling Rate 100 KS/s max.

Conversion Time 10 µs

Input range and

Gain List

Drift

(ppm/°C)

Small Signal

Bandwidth for PGA

Max. Input

Overvoltage

Input Protect 70 Vp-p

Input Impedance 2 MΩ/5 pF

Trigger Mode Software, On-board Programmable Pacer or externa

Accuracy

Gain 1 2 4 8 16

Input ± 10 V ± 5 V ± 2.5 V ± 1.25 V ± 0.625 V

1 2 4 8 16

Zero 15 15 15 15 15

Gain 25 25 25 30 40

1 2 4 8 16

Bandwidth 4.0 MHz 2.0 MHz 1.5 MHz 0.65 MHz 0.35 MHz

±15 V

INLE: ±0.5 LSB

Monotonicity: 12 bits

Offset error: Adjustable to zero

Gain error: 0.005% FSR (Gain=1)

SNR: 68 dB

ENOB: 11 bits

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Analog Output: (Only for PCI-1711)

Channels 2

Resolution 12-bit

Output Range

(Internal & Exter nal

Refe rence)

Accuracy

Gain Error Adjustable to zero

Slew Rate 11V/µs

Drift 40 ppm/° C

Driving Capability 3 mA

Throughput 38 kHz (min.)

Output Impedance 0.81 Ω

Settling Time 26 µs (to ±1/2 LSB of FSR)

Reference Voltage

Internal Reference 0 ~ +5 V, 0 ~ +10 V

External Reference 0 ~ +x V@ -x V (-10≤ x ≤10)

Relative ±1/2 LSB

Differential Non-linearity ±1/2 LSB

Internal -5 V or -10 V

External -10 V ~ +10 V

Digital Input/Output:

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Input Channels 16

Input Voltage

Input Load

Output Channels 16

Output Voltage

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Low 0.4V max.

High 2.4 V min.

Low 0.4 V max. @ -0.2mA

High 2.7 V min. @ 20µA

Low 0.4 V max.@ +8.0mA (sink)

High 2.4 V min.@-0.4mA (source)

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Progrmmable Counter/Timer:

Channels

3 channels, 2 channels are permanently configured as

programmable pacers; 1 channel is free for user application

Resolution 16-bit

Compatibility TTL level

Channel 2: Takes input from output of channel 1

Base Clock

Channel 1: 10 MHz

Channel 0: Internal 1MHz or external clock (10 MHz) max

Selected by software

Max. Input Frequency 1 MHz

Clock Input

Gate Input

Counter Output

Low 0.8 V max.

High 2.0 V min.

Low 0.8 V max.

High 2.0 V min.

Low 0.5 V max.@+24 mA

High 2.4 V min.@-15 mA

General:

I/O Connector Type 68-pin SCSI-II fem ale

Dim en sio ns 175 mm x 100 m m (6.9" x 3.9")

Power

Consum ption

Temperature

Re lative Hum idity

Certification CE certified

Typical +5 V @ 850 m A

Max. +5 V @ 1 A

Operation

Storage -20~+70° C (-4~158° F)

Ope ration

Storage

0~+60° C (32~158° F)

(refer to IEC 68-2-1,2)

5~85%R H non-condensing

(refer to IEC 68-1,-2,-3)

5~95%R H non-condensing

(refer to IEC 68-1,-2,-3)

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PCI-1716/1716L

Analog Input:

Channels

Resolution

FIFO Size

Sampling Rate*

Conversion

Time

Input rang and

Gain List

Small Signal

Bandwidth for

PGA Gain

Common mode

voltage

Max. Input

voltage

Input Protect

Input

Impedance

Trgger Mode

Accuracy

Clocking and

Trigger Inputs

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Analog Output: (Only for PCI-1716)

Channels

Resolution

Operation mode

Throughput*

Output Range

(Internal &

External

Reference)

Accuracy

Dynamic

Performance

Drift

Driving

Capability

Output

Impedance

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Input Channels 16

Input Voltage

Input Load

Output Channels 16

Output Voltage

Low 0.4V max.

High 2.4 V min.

Low 0.4 V max. @ -0.2 mA

High 2.7 V min. @ 20µA

Low 0.4 V max.@ +8.0mA (sink)

High 2.4 V min.@-0.4mA (source)

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Counter/Timer:

Appendix A

Channels

Resolution 16-bit

Compatibility TTL level

Base Clock

Max. Input Frequency 1 MHz

Clock Input

Gate Input

Counter Output

3 channels, 2 channels are permanently configured as

programmable pacers; 1 channel is free for user application

Channel 2: Takes input from output of channel 1

Channel 1: 10 MHz

Channel 0: Internal 1MHz or external clock (10 MHz) max

Selected by software

Low 0.8 V max.

High 2.0 V min.

Low 0.8 V max.

High 2.0 V min.

Low 0.5 V max.@+24 mA

High 2.4 V min.@-15 mA

General:

I/O Connector Type 68-pin SCSI-II female

Dimensions 175 mm x 100 mm (6.9" x 3.9")

Power

Consumption

Temperature

Relative Humidity

Certification CE certified

Typical

Max.

Operation

Storage -20~+85° C (-4~158° F)

Operation

Storage

+5 V @ 850 mA

+12 V @ 600 mA

+12 V @ 700 mA

0~+60° C (32~158° F)

(refer to IEC 68-2-1,2)

5~85%RH non-condensing

(refer to IEC 68-1,-2,-3)

5~95%RH non-condensing

(refer to IEC 68-1,-2,-3)

+5 V @ 1 A

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Appendix B

B. Block Diagram

PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL

Address Bus

PCI Controller

PC I Bu s

4K Samples

FIFO

12-bit A/D Convertor

Channel Scan Logic

A/D & D/A Status

Control Logic

INT

IRQ Control

Logic

A/D Trigger

Logic

PGIA

Gain Control RAM

Data Bus

1 MHz/10=

100 KH

1 MHz

OSC

Address Decoder

16-bit Digital Output

16-bit Digital Input

12-bit D/A Output 0

12-bit D/A Output 1

Appendix

COUNTER

Multiplexer

16 S/E

8 DIFF

CNT0_CLK

CNT0_OUT

CNT0_GATE

PACER_OUT

EXT_TRG S/W_TRG

AI0 AI1

AI15

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PCI-1711/1711L

PC I Bu s

1K Samples

FIFO

12-bit A/D Convertor

Channel Scan Logic

PCI Controller

A/D & D/A Status

Control Logic

INT

IRQ Control

Logic

A/D Trigger

Logic

Address Bus

PGIA

Data Bus

10 MHz/10=

1 MH

10 MHz

OSC

Address Decoder

16-bit Digital Output

16-bit Digital Input

12-bit D/A Output 0

12-bit D/A Output 1

COUNTER

Multiplexer

16 S/E

CNT0_CLK

CNT0_OUT

CNT0_GATE

PACER_OUT

EXT_TRG S/W_TRG

AI0 AI1

Gain Control RAM

AI15

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Appendix B

us I B

C P

1K Samples

FIFO

12-bit A/D Convertor

Channel Scan Logic

PCI Controller

A/D & D/A Status

Control Logic

Address Bus

INT

IRQ Control

Logic

A/D Trigger

Logic

PGIA

Gain Control RAM

Data Bus

10 MHz/10=

1 MHz

10 MHz

OSC

Address Decoder

16-bit Digital Output

16-bit Digital Input

16-bit D/A Output 0

16-bit D/A Output 1

COUNTER

Multiplexer

16 S/E

8 DIFF

CNT0_CLK

CNT0_OUT

CNT0_GATE

PACER_OUT

EXT_TRG S/W_TRG

AI0 AI1

AI15

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Appendix C

Appendix

C. Register Structure and Format

C.1 Overview

The PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L is delivered with an easy-to-use 32-bit DLL driver for user programming under the Windows 95/98/NT/2000 operating system. We advise users to program the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/ 1716L using the 32-bit DLL driver provided by Advantech to avoid the complexity of low-level programming by register.

The most important consideration in programming the PCI-1710/1710L/ 1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L at the register level is to understand the function of the card’s registers. The information in the following sections is provided only for users who would like to do their own low-level programming.

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C.2 I/O Port Address Map

The PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L requires 32 consecutive addresses in the PC’s I/O space. The address of each register is specified as an offset from the card’s base address. For example, BASE+0 is the card’s base address and BASE+7 is the base address plus seven bytes.

The table C-1 shows the function of each register of the PCI-1710/ 1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/1716L or driver and its address relative to the card’s base address.

Table C-1: PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L

Base

Address

+decimal

1 CH3 CH2 CH1 CH0 AD11 AD10 AD9 AD8

0 AD7 AD6 AD5 AD4 AD3 AD2 AD1 AD0

7 IRQ F/F F/H F/E

6 CNT0 ONE/FH IRQEN GATE EXT PACER SW

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Read

A/D Data

N/A

A/D Status Register

N/A

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Table C-1: PCI-1716/1716L register format (Part 2)

Appendix C

Base

Address

+decimal

1 AD15 AD14 AD13 AD12 AD11 AD10 AD9 AD8

0 AD7 AD6 AD5 AD4 AD3 AD2 AD1 AD0

7 CAL IRQ F/F F/H F/E

6 AD16/12 CNT0 ONE/FH IRQEN GATE EXT PACER SW

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Read

A/D Data

N/A

A/D Status Register

N/A

D/A channel 0 dat a

D/A channel 1 data

N/A

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Appendix C

Table C-1: PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/

1716L register format (Part 3)

-Base

Address

+decimal

17 DI15 DI14 DI13 DI12 DI11 DI10 DI9 DI8

16 DI7 DI6 DI5 DI4 DI3 DI2 DI1 DI0

20 BD3 BD2 BD1 BD0

24 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

26 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

28 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Board ID (only for PCI- 1716/1716L)

Read

Digital Input

N/A

Counter 0

Counter 1

Counter 2

N/A

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Appendix C

Table C-1: PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L

Base

Address

+decimal

2 *S/D *B/U G2 G1 G0

5 Stop channel

4 Start channel

6 C NT0 ONE/FH IRQEN GATE EXT0 PACER SW

9 Clear FIFO

8 Clear interrupt

11 DA11 DA10 DA9 DA8

10 DA7 DA6 DA5 DA4 DA3 DA2 DA1 DA0

13 DA11 DA10 DA9 DA8

12 DA7 DA6 DA5 DA4 DA3 DA2 DA1 DA0

14 DA1_I/E DA1_5/10 DA0/I/E DA0_5/10

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

A/D Channel Range Setting

Write

Software A/D Trigger

Multiplexer Control

A/D Control Register

Clear Interrupt and FI FO

D/A Output Channel 0

D/A Output Channel 1

D/A Control Register

*: S/D, B/U are not supported for PCI-1711/171 1L

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Table C-1: PCI-1716/1716L register format (Part 5)

Base

Address

+decimal

2 S/D B/U G2 G1 G0

5 Stop channel

4 Start channel

7 CAL

6 AD16/12 CNT0

9 Clear FIFO

8 Clear interrupt

11 DA15 DA14 DA13 DA12 DA11 DA10 DA9 DA8

10 DA7 DA6 DA5 DA4 DA3 DA2 DA1 DA0

13 DA15 DA14 DA13 DA12 DA11 DA10 DA9 DA8

12 DA7 DA6 DA5 DA4 DA3 DA2 DA1 DA0

15 DA1_LDEN DA1_I/E DA0_B/U DA1_5/10

14 DA0_LDEN DA0/I/E DA0_B/U DA0_5/10

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

A/D Channel Range Setting

ONE

IRQEN GATE EXT0 PACER SW

/FH

Clear Interrupt and FIFO

Write

Software A/D Trigger

Multiplexer Control

A/D Control Register

D/A Output Channel 0

D/A Output Channel 1

D/A Control Register

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Table C-1: PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L/1716/

1716L register format (Part 6)

Base

Address

+decimal

17 DO15 DO14 DO13 DO12 DO11 DO10 DOI9 DO8

16 DO7 DO6 DO5 DO4 DO3 DO2 DO1 DO0

19 CM3 CM2 CM1 CM0

18 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

24 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

26 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

28 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

30 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Calibration Command and Data (only for PCI-1716/1716L)

Read

Digital Output

N/A

Counter 0

Counter 1

Counter 2

Counter Control

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Appendix C

C.3 Channel Number and A/D Data - BASE+0 and

BASE+1

BASE+0 and BASE+1 hold the result of A/D conversion data.

For PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L, the 12 bits of data from the A/D conversion are stored in BASE+1 bit 3 to bit 0 and BASE+0 bit 7 to bit 0.BASE+1 bit 7 to bit 4 hold the source A/D channel number.

T able C-2: PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L

Read Channel Number and A/D Data

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

BASE + 1 CH3 CH2 CH1 CH0 AD11 AD10 AD9 AD8

BASE + 0 AD7 AD6 AD5 AD4 AD3 AD2 AD1 AD0

AD11 ~ AD0 Result of A/D Conversion

AD0 the least significant bit (LSB) of A/D data AD11 the most significant bit (MSB)

CH3 ~ CH0 A/D Channel Number

CH3 ~ CH0 hold the number of the A/D channel from which the data is received CH3 MSB CH0 LSB

For PCI-1716/1716L, the 16 bits of data from the A/D conversion are stored in BASE+1 bit 7 to bit 0 and BASE+0 bit 7 to bit 0.

T able C-3: PCI-1716/1716L Register for A/D data

Read A/D Data

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

BASE + 1 AD15 AD14 AD13 AD12 AD11 AD10 AD9 AD8

BASE + 0 AD7 AD6 AD5 AD4 AD3 AD2 AD1 AD0

AD15 ~ AD0 Result of A/D Conversion

AD0 the least significant bit (LSB) of A/D data AD15 the most significant bit (MSB)

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C.4 Software A/D Trigger - BASE+0

Y ou can trigger an A/D conversion by software, the card’s on-board pacer or an external pulse.

BASE+6, Bit 2 to bit 0, select the trigger source. (see Section C.7, Control Register — BASE+6 )

If you select software triggering, a write to the register BASE+0 with any value will trigger an A/D conversion.

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Appendix C

C.5 A/D Channel Range Setting - BASE+2

Each A/D channel has its own input range, controlled by a gain code stored in the on-board RAM.

To change the range code for a channel:

• Write the same channel in BASE+4 (the start channel) and BASE+5

(the stop channel) (refer to Section C.6).

• Write the gain code to BASE+2 bit 0 to bit 2.

T able C-4: Register for A/D channel range setting

Write A/D Channel Range Setting

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

BASE + 2 *S/D *B/U G2 G1 G0

*: S/D, B/U are not supported for PCI-1711/1711L S/D Single-ended or Differential

0 single-ended 1 differential.

B/U Bipolar or Unipolar

0 bipolar 1 unipolar .

G2 to G0 Gain Code

table C-5 lists the gain codes for the PCI-1710/1710L. table C-6 lists the gain codes for the PCI-1710HG/ 1710HGL. table C-7 lists the gain codes for the PCI-1711/1711L.

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Table C-5: Gain codes for PCI-1710/1710L

PCI-1710/1710L

Gain

1 -5 to +5 0 0 0 0

2 -2.5 to +2.5 0 0 0 1

4 -1.25 to +1.25 0 0 1 0

8 -0.625 to +0.625 0 0 1 1

0.5 -10 to +10 0 1 0 0

1 0 to 10 1 0 0 0

2 0 to 5 1 0 0 1

4 0 to 2.5 1 0 1 0

8 0 to 1.25 1 0 1 1

Input

Range(V)

N/A 0 1 0 1

N/A 0 1 1 0

N/A 0 1 1 1

N/A 1 1 0 0

N/A 1 1 0 1

N/A 1 1 1 0

N/A 1 1 1 1

B/U

G2 G1 G0

Gain Code

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Appendix C

Table C-6: Gain codes for PCI-1710HG/1710HGL

PCI-1710HG/1710HGL

Gain

1 -5 to +5 0 0 0 0

10 -0.5 to +0.5 0 0 0 1

100 -0.05 to +0.05 0 0 1 0

1000 -0.005 to +0.005 0 0 1 1

0.5 -10 to +10 0 1 0 0

5 -1 to +1 0 1 0 1

50 -0.1 to +0.1 0 1 1 0

500 -0.01 to +0.01 0 1 1 1

1 0 to 10 1 0 0 0

10 0 to 1 1 0 0 1

100 0 to 0.1 1 0 1 0

1000 0 to 0.01 1 0 1 1

Input

Range(V)

N/A 1 1 0 0

N/A 1 1 0 1

N/A 1 1 1 0

N/A 1 1 1 1

B/U

G2 G1 G0

Gain Code

Table C-7: Gain codes for PCI-1711/1711L

PCI-1710HG/1710HGL

Gain

1 -10 to +10 0 0 0

2 -5 to +5 0 0 1

4 -2.5 to +2.5 0 1 0

8 -1.25 to +1.25 0 1 1

16 -0.625 to +0.625 1 0 0

Input

Range(V)

G2 G1 G0

Gain Code

Example: T o set channel 3 as gain=1

1. Write channel 3 to BASE+4 as 00000011.

2. Write channel 3 to BASE+5 as 00000011.

3. Refer to the gain code list, write gain=1 to BASE+2 as 00000000.

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C.6 MUX Control - BASE+4 and BASE+5

Table C-8: Register for multiplexer control

Write Multiplexer Control

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

BASE + 5 STO3 STO2 STO1 STO0

BASE + 4 STA3 STA2 STA1 STA0

STA3 ~ STA0 Start Scan Channel Number STO3 ~ STO0 Stop Scan Channel Number

• When you set the gain code of analog input channel n, you should

set the Multiplexer start & stop channel number to channel n to prevent any unexpected errors. In fact BASE+4 bit 3 to bit 0, STA3 ~ ST A0, act as a pointer to channel n’s address in the SRAM when you program the A/D channel setting (refer to Section C.5).

Caution!

✎ We recommend you to set the same start and stop channel when

writing to the register BASE+2. Otherwise, if the A/D trigger source is on, the multiplexer will continuously scan between channels and the range setting may be set to an unexpected channel. Make sure the A/D trigger source is turned off to avoid this kind of error.

Appendix C

The write-only registers of BASE +4 and BASE+5 control how the multiplexers (Multiplexer) scan.

• BASE+4 bit 3 to bit 0, STA3 ~ STA0, hold the start scan channel

number.

• BASE+5 bit 3 to bit 0, STO3 ~ STO0, hold the stop scan channel

number.

Writing to these two registers automatically initializes the scan range of the Multiplexer. Each A/D conversion trigger also sets the Multiplexer to the next channel. With continuous triggering, the Multiplexer will scan from the start channel to the stop channel and then repeat. The following examples show the scan sequences of the Multiplexer.

Example 1

If the start scan input channel is AI3 and the stop scan input channel is AI7, then the scan sequence is AI3, AI4, AI5, AI6, AI7, AI3, AI4, AI5, AI6, AI7, AI3, AI4...

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Example 2

If the start scan channel is AI13 and the stop scan channel is AI2, then the scan sequence is AI13, AI14, AI15, AI0, AI1, AI2, AI13, AI14, AI15, AI0, AI1, AI2, AI13, AI14...

The scan logic of the PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL/1716/1716L card is powerful and easily understood. You can set the gain code, B/U and S/D, for each channel. For the Analog Input function, we set two AI channel AI<i, i+1> ( i= 0, 2, 4, ...,14) work as a pair . For example, the AI0 and AI1 is a pair. When in single-ended mode, we can get data from AI0 and AI1 separately. But if we set them as dif ferential mode, the results polling AI0 and AI1 will be the same. That is if we set the AI0 and AI1 as a differential input channel, we can get the correct result no matter we polling channel 0 or channel 1.

But if we want to use the multiple channels input function, the things will be a little bit different. If we set two AI channel as a differential channel, it will be take as one channel in the data array . Since the resulted data array of the multi-channel scan function is ranked with the order of channel, let us give a example to make it more clear.

Now we set channel 0, 1 as differential and 2, 3 as single ended and then 4,5 as differential mode. And we set the start channel as channel 0 and number of channel as 4, the result will be

##.#### -> channel 0,1 ##.#### -> channel 2 ##.#### -> channel 3 ##.#### -> channel 4,5 ##.#### -> channel 0,1 ##.#### -> channel 2 ##.#### -> channel 3 ##.#### -> channel 4,5 ##.#### -> channel 0,1 ...

Warning!

✎ Only even channels can be set as differential. An odd channel will

become unavailable if its preceding channel is set as differential. Only for PCL-1710/1710L/1710H/1710HG/1710HGL/1716/1716L

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C.7 Control Register - BASE+6

The write-only register BASE+6 and BASE+7 allows users to set an A/D trigger source and an interrupt source.

Table C-9: Control Register

Writ e A/D Stat us Regist er

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

BASE + 7 * CAL

BASE + 6 *AD16/12 CNT0 ONE/FH IRQEN GATE EXT PACER SW

*: AD16/12 and CAL are only supported for PCI-1716/1716L SW Software trigger enable bit

1 enable; 0 disable.

PACER Pacer trigger enable bit

1 enable; 0 disable.

EXT External trigger enable bit

1 enable; 0 disable.

Note!

✎ Users cannot enable SW, PACER and EXT concurrently.

Appendix C

GATE External trigger gate function enable bit.

0 Disable 1 Enable

IRQEN Interrupt enable bit.

0 Disable 1 Enable

ONE/FH Interrupt source bit

0 Interrupt when an A/D conversion occurs 1 Interrupt when the FIFO is half full.

CNT0 Counter 0 clock source select bit

0 The clock source of Counter 0 comes from the internal clock

1 MHz for PCI-1711/1711L/17161716L

100 KHz for PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL 1 The clock source of Counter 0 comes from the external clocock

maximum up to 10 MHz for PCI-1711/1711L/

17161716L

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Appendix C

maximum up to 1 MHz for PCI-1710/1710L/

1710HG/1710HGL

AD16/12 Analog Input resolution.

0 16 bit 1 12 bit. And those two registers BASE+0 &

BASE+1 will the same as PCI-1710/1710L/

1710HG/1710HGL/1711/1711L (T able C-2)

CAL Analog I/O calibration bit

0 Normal mode

All analog input and outputs channels are

connected to 68 pin SCSI-II connector

respectively. 1 A/D and D/A calibration mode

The wiring becomes that AI0 is connected to

0 V (AGND), AI2 is connected to +5 V, AI4 is

connected to AO0, and AI6 is connected to

AO1 automatically .

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C.8 Status Register - BASE+6 and BASE+7

The registers of BASE+6 and BASE+7 provide information for A/D configuration and operation.

Table C-10: Status Register

Write A/D Control Register

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

BASE + 7 * CAL IRQ F/F F/H F/E

BASE + 6 *AD16/12 CNT0 ONE/FH IRQEN GATE EXT PACER SW

*: CAL is only supported for PCI-1716/1716L The content of the status register of BASE+6 is the same as that of the

control register. F/E FIFO Empty flag

This bit indicates whether the FIFO is empty. 1 means that the FIFO is empty.

F/H FIFO Half-full flag

This bit indicates whether the FIFO is half-full. 1 means that the FIFO is half-full.

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F/F FIFO Full flag

IRQ Interrupt flag

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This bit indicates whether the FIFO is full. 1 means that the FIFO is full.

This bit indicates the interrupt status. 1 means that an interrupt has occurred.

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Appendix C

C.9 Clear Interrupt and FIFO - BASE+8 and BASE+9

Writing data to either of these two bytes clears the interrupt or the FIFO.

Table C-11: Register to clear interrupt and FIFO

Write Clear Interrupt and FIFO

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

BASE + 9 Clear FIFO

BASE + 8 Clear Interrupt

C.10 D/A Output Channel 0 - BASE+10 and BASE+11

The PCI-1716 provides the innovative design as gate control for Analog Output function. It works as general Analog Output function when you disable the flag (bit 3 (DA0_LDEN) of BASE+14). That means the data will be output immediately. However , when you enable the flag, you need to read these two registers BASE+10 and BASE+11 to output the data to the Analog Output channel.

Table C-12: Register for load D/A channel 0 data

Read Load D/A Channel 0 data

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

BASE + 11

BASE + 10

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C.11 D/A Output Channel 0 - BASE+10 and BASE+11

The write-only registers of BASE+10 and BASE+11 accept data for D/ A Channel 0 output.

PCI-1710L/1710HGL/1711L/1716L

The PCI-1710L/1710HGL/1711L/1716L is not equipped with the D/A functions.

PCI-1711/1710HG/171 1/1716

T able C-13: Register for D/A channel 0 data

Write D/A Output Channel 0

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

BASE + 11 *DA15 *DA14 *DA13 *DA12 DA11 DA10 DA9 DA8

BASE + 10 DA7 DA6 DA5 DA4 DA3 DA2 DA1 DA0

*: DA15, DA14, DA13, DA12 are only supported for PCI-1716/1716L DA11 ~ DA0 Digital to analog data DA0 LSB of the D/A data DA11 MSB of the D/A data (for PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/

1710HGL/1711/1711L)

DA15 MSB of the D/A data (for PCI-1716/1716L)

C.12 D/A Output Channel 1 - BASE+12 and BASE+13

The PCI-1716 provides the innovative design as gate control for Analog Output function. It works as general Analog Output function when you disable the flag (bit 11 (DA1_LDEN) of BASE+14). That means the data will be output immediately. However , when you enable the flag, you need to read these two registers BASE+12 and BASE+13 to output the data to the Analog Output channel.

Table C-14: Register for load D/A channel 1 data

Read Load D/A Channel 1 data

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

BASE + 13

BASE + 12

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C.13 D/A Output Channel 1 - BASE+12 and BASE+13

The write-only registers of BASE+12 and BASE+13 accept data for D/ A channel 1 output.

PCI-1710L/1710HGL/1711L/1716L

The PCI-1710L/1710HGL/1711L/1716L is not equipped with the D/A functions.

PCI-1711/1710HG/171 1/1716

T able C-15: Register for D/A channel 1 data

Write D/A Output Channel 1

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

BASE + 13 *DA15 *DA14 *DA13 *DA12 DA11 DA10 DA9 DA8

BASE + 12 DA7 DA6 DA5 DA4 DA3 DA2 DA1 DA0

*: DA15, DA14, DA13, DA12 are only supported for PCI-1716/1716L DA11 ~ DA0 Digital to analog data DA0 LSB of the D/A data DA11 MSB of the D/A data (for PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/

1710HGL/1711/1711L)

DA15 MSB of the D/A data (for PCI-1716/1716L)

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C.14 D/A Reference Control -BASE+14

The write-only register of BASE+14 allows users to set the D/A reference source.

PCI-1710L/1710HGL/1711L/1716L

The PCI-1710L/1710HGL/1711L/1716L is not equipped with the D/A functions.

PCI-1710/1710HG/1711/1716

T able C-16: PCI-1710/1710HG/1711 Register for D/A reference

control

Write D/A Output Channel 1

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

BASE + 14 DA1_I/E DA1_5/10 DA0/I/E DA0_5/10

Table C-17: PCI-1716 Register for D/A reference control

Write D/A Out put Channel 1

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

BASE + 15 DA1_LDEN DA1_I/E DA0_B/U DA1_5/10

BASE + 14 DA0_LDEN DA0/I/E DA0_B/U DA0_5/10

Appendix C

DAn_5/10 The internal reference voltage for the D/A output

channel n 0 - 5 V 1 - 10 V

DAn_B/U for D/A output channel n

0 Bipolar 1 Unipolar

DAn_I/E Internal or external reference voltage for D/A output

channel n 0 Internal source 1 External source

DAn_LDEN for Gate Control of D/A output channel n (Please

refer to C.10 and C.12) 0 Disable 1 Enable

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Appendix C

C.15 Digital I/O Registers - BASE+16 and BASE+17

The PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HG/1711/1711L/1716/1716L offers 16 digital input channels and 16 digital output channels. These I/O channels use the input and output ports at addresses BASE+16 and BASE+17.

Table C-18: Register for digital input

Read Digital Input

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

BASE + 17 DI15 DI14 DI13 DI12 DI11 DI10 DI9 DI8

BASE + 16 DI7 DI6 DI5 DI4 DI3 DI2 DI1 DI0

Table C-19: Register for digital output

Write Digital Output

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

BASE + 17 DO15 DO14 DO13 DO12 DO11 DO10 DO9 DO8

BASE + 16 DO7 DO6 DO5 DO4 DO3 DO2 DO1 DO0

Note!

✎ The default configuration of the digital output channels is a logic 0.

This avoids damaging external devices during system start-up or reset since the power on status is set to the default value.

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Appendix C

C.16 Calibration Registers - BASE+18 and BASE+19

The PCI-1716/1716L offers Calibration registers BASE+16 and BASE+17 for user to calibrate the A/D and D/A.

T able C-20: Calibration Command and Data Register

Write Calibration Command and Data

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

BASE + 19 CM3 CM2 CM1 CM0

BASE + 18 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

D7 to D0 Calibration data

D0 LSB of the calibration data D7 MSB of the calibration data

CM3 to CM0 Calibration Command and table C-18 lists the

command code for PCI-1716/1716L.

T able C-21: Calibration Command and Data Register

PCI-1716/1716L

Meaning

A/D bipolar offset adjust 0 0 0 0

A/D unipolar offset adjust 0 0 0 1

PGA offset adjust 0 0 1 0

A/D gain adjust 0 0 1 1

D/A 0 gain 1 adjust (10 V) 0 1 0 0

D/A 0 gain 2 adjust (5 V) 0 1 0 1

D/A 0 bipolar offset adjust 0 1 1 0

D/A 0 unipolar offset adjust 0 1 1 1

D/A 1 gain 1 adjust (10 V) 1 0 0 0

D/A 1 gain 2 adjust (5 V) 1 0 0 1

D/A 1 bipolar offset adjust 1 0 1 0

D/A 1 unipolar offset adjust 1 0 1 1

CM3 CM2 CM1 CM0

Command Code

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Appendix C

C.17 Board ID Registers - BASE+20

The PCI-1716/1716L offers Board ID register BASE+20. With correct Board ID settings, user can easily identify and access each card during hardware configuration and software programming.

T able C-22: Register for Board ID

Read Board ID

Bit # 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

BASE + 20 BD3 BD2 BD1 BD0

C.18 Programmable Timer/Counter Registers

BASE+24, BASE+26, BASE+28 and BASE+30

The four registers of BASE+24, BASE+26, BASE+28 and BASE+30 are used for the 82C54 programmable timer/counter . Please refer to Appendix D 82C54 Counter Chip Functions for detailed application information.

Note!

✎ Users have to use a 16-bit (word) command to read/write each register.

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B&B Electronics PCI-1711 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Figures

Tables

1. Introduction

1.1 Features

1.2 Installation Guide

Figure 1-1: Installation Flow Chart

1.3 Software

1.4 Accessories

2. Installation

2.1 Unpacking

2.2 Driver Installation

Figure 2-1: The Setup Screen of Advantech Automation Software

Figure 2-2: Different options for Driver Setup

2.3 Hardware Installation

Figure 2-3: The device name listed on the Device Manager

2.4 Device Setup & Configuration

Figure 2-4: The Advantech Device Installation utility program

Figure 2-5: The I/O Device Installation dialog box

Figure 2-7: The Device Setting dialog box

Figure 2-8: The Device Name appearing on the list of devices box

2.5 Device Testing

Figure 2-9: Analog Input tab on the Device Test dialog box

Figure 2-10: Analog Input tab on the Device Test dialog box

Figure 2-11: Analog Output tab on the Device Test dialog box

Figure 2-12: Digital Input tab on the Device Test dialog box

Figure 2-13: Digital Output tab on the Device Test dialog box

Figure 2-14: Counter tab on the Device Test dialog box

3. Signal Connections

3.1 Overview

3.2 I/O Connector

T able 3-1: I/O Connector Signal Description

3.3 Analog Input Connections

Figure 3-2: Single-ended input channel connection

3.4 Analog Output Connections

Figure 3-5: Analog output connections

3.5 Trigger Source Connections

3.6 Field Wiring Considerations

4. Software Overview

4.1 Programming Choices

4.2 DLL Driver Programming Roadmap

5. Calibration

5.1 PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL Calibration

Figure 5-1: PCI-1710/1710L/1710HG/1710HGL VR assignment

5.2 PCI-1711/1711L Calibration

Figure 5-2: PCI-1711/1711L VR assignment

Figure 5-4: Selecting the device you want to calibrate

Figure 5-5: Warning message before start calibration

Figure 5-6: Auto A/D Calibration Dialog Box

Figure 5-7: A/D Calibration Procedure 1

Figure 5-8: A/D Calibration Procedure 2

Figure 5-9: A/D Calibration Procedure 3

Figure 5-10: A/D Calibration is finished

Figure 5-11: Range Selection in D/A Calibration

Figure 5-12: Calibrating D/A Channel 0

Figure 5-13: Calibrating D/A Channel 1

Figure 5-14: D/A Calibration is finished

Figure 5-15: Selecting Input Rage in Manual A/D Calibration panel

Figure 5-16: Adjusting registers

Figure 5-19: Adjusting registers

C. Register Structure and Format

C.1 Overview

C.2 I/O Port Address Map

Table C-1: PCI-1716/1716L register format (Part 5)

T able C-3: PCI-1716/1716L Register for A/D data

C.4 Software A/D Trigger - BASE+0

C.5 A/D Channel Range Setting - BASE+2

T able C-4: Register for A/D channel range setting

Table C-5: Gain codes for PCI-1710/1710L

Table C-6: Gain codes for PCI-1710HG/1710HGL

Table C-7: Gain codes for PCI-1711/1711L

C.6 MUX Control - BASE+4 and BASE+5

Table C-8: Register for multiplexer control

C.7 Control Register - BASE+6

Table C-9: Control Register

C.8 Status Register - BASE+6 and BASE+7