PC-HELPER
Analog I/O PC Card
AD12-8(PM)
User’s Guide
CONTEC CO.,LTD.
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Product Configuration List
- PC Card [AD12-8(PM)] …1
- Connection cable [CB-37FS] …1
- PC Card Attachment (CARD-AT1) …1set
- This User’s Manual…1
- CD-ROM [API-PAC(W32)] …1
User’s Manual
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AD12-8(PM)
Connection cable
User’s Manual
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Copyright
Copyright 1995 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written
consent of CONTEC CO., LTD.
CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this
document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice an
omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD.
Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this document nor for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
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Table of Contents
Check Your P ackage................................................................................................................................ i
Copyright .................................................................................................................................................ii
Trademarks ..............................................................................................................................................ii
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................iii
1. BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1
About the P C Card ..................................................................................................................................1
Features............................................................................................................................................. 1
Support Software.............................................................................................................................. 2
Cable & Connector (Opt ion) ........................................................................................................3
Accessories (Option).....................................................................................................................3
Customer Su pport.................................................................................................................................... 4
Web Site ...........................................................................................................................................4
Limited Th ree-Years Warranty............................................................................................................... 4
How to Obta in Service............................................................................................................................ 4
Liability ...................................................................................................................................................4
Safety Precautions................................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Information ...........................................................................................................................5
Handling Precautions....................................................................................................................... 6
Environment..................................................................................................................................... 7
Inspection ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Storage.............................................................................................................................................. 7
Disposal ............................................................................................................................................7
2. SETUP 9
What is Setup?......................................................................................................................................... 9
Using the PC Card under W i ndows Using the Driver Li brary API-PAC(W32)........................... 9
Using the PC Card under Windows Using Software Other than the Driver Library
API-PAC(W32)..............................................................................................................................10
Using the PC Card under an OS Other than Windows .................................................................10
Step 1 Installing the Software...............................................................................................................11
Which Drive r to Use ......................................................................................................................11
Starting th e Install Pr o gram...........................................................................................................12
When Using API-AIO(WD M ) ...................................................................................................... 13
When Using API-AIO(98 / PC)....................................................................................................... 14
Step2 Sett ing the Hardw are ..................................................................................................................16
Parts of the PC card........................................................................................................................ 16
Check the PC..................................................................................................................................17
Connecting the PC Card to the Con nector Cabl e .......................................................................... 17
Fitting th e PC Card Atta c hment ....................................................................................................18
Insert the PC Card.......................................................................................................................... 19
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Step 3 Installing the Hardware..............................................................................................................20
Turning on the PC ..........................................................................................................................20
When Using API-AIO(WD M ) .......................................................................................................20
When Using API-AIO(98 / PC).......................................................................................................21
When Using API-AIO(98 / PC).......................................................................................................22
PC Card Configuration Settings .....................................................................................................25
Step 4 Initi alizing the Software.............................................................................................................26
When Using API-AIO(WD M ) .......................................................................................................26
When Using API-AIO(98 / PC).......................................................................................................28
Step 5 Checking Operations with the Diagno sis Progra m ...................................................................29
What is the D iagnosis Pr o gram?....................................................................................................29
Check Metho d.................................................................................................................................29
How to Use the Diagnosi s Program When Using API-AIO(WDM)............................................30
How to Use the Diagnosi s Program When Using API-AIO(98/P C)............................................34
Setup Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................37
Symptoms and Actions...................................................................................................................37
If your problem cannot be resolved ...............................................................................................37
3. EXTERNAL CONNECTION 39
Using the On-board Connectors............................................................................................................39
Connecting a Device to a Connector .............................................................................................39
Connector Pin Assignment.............................................................................................................40
Analog Input Signal Con nection...........................................................................................................41
Analog Outp ut Signal Connection ........................................................................................................42
Digital I/O signals and Control si g nals Connec tion.............................................................................43
Connecting an ATSS-16 S y nchronized Sampling Unit.......................................................................44
4. FUNCTIONS 45
Analog Input Function...........................................................................................................................45
1. Setting the Conversion Conditions ............................................................................................46
2. Starting /Stopping Operation ......................................................................................................51
3. Monitori n g the Status and Acquiring Data ................................................................................52
4.Reset.............................................................................................................................................55
5. Extended function.......................................................................................................................55
Analog Outp ut Function ........................................................................................................................56
Digital Inp ut Function ...........................................................................................................................58
Digital Ou tput Function.........................................................................................................................59
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5. ABOUT SOFTWARE 61
When Using API-AIO(WD M )..............................................................................................................62
Accessing the Help File .................................................................................................................62
Using Sampl e Programs.................................................................................................................63
When Using API-AIO(98 / PC) ...................................................................................................... ........ 65
Accessing the Help File .................................................................................................................65
Using Sampl e Programs.................................................................................................................66
Uninstalling the Driver Libraries.......................................................................................................... 68
CD-ROM Directory Stru c ture ..............................................................................................................69
6. ABOUT HARDWARE 71
Hardware sp e cification ......................................................................................................................... 71
Block Diagr am ......................................................................................................................................72
Control Sig nal Timings......................................................................................................................... 73
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1. Before Using the Product
1. Before Using the Product
This chapter provides information you should know before using the product.
About the PC Card
The AD12-8(PM) is a PCMCIA 2.0/JEIDA 4.1 PC card for performing analog I/O. The card includes
a function to convert analog input signals to digital (AD conversion) and a function to convert digital
signals to analog (DA conversion).
You can use the card in PC card slots that support the PCMCIA 2.0/JEIDA 4.1 or later specifications
(including PC Card Standard).
Number of input channels: 8, Conversion speed: 10μsec/ch, Resolution: 12-bit A/D conversion
Number of output channels: 2, Conversion speed: 16μsec/ch, Resolution: 12-bit D/A conversion
You can use the driver library (API-PAC(W32)) supplied with the PC card to write Windows
application programs in any programming language (such as Visual Basic, Visual C/C++, etc.) that
supports the calling of Win32 API functions.
Features
On-board buffer memory (For analog input)
The card has a FIFO format buffer memory sufficient for 16,384 data points. This can be used to
perform sampling in the background without affecting the PC processing performance.
Sampling control function (For analog input)
The sampling clock that determines the sampling speed can be selected from either the internal
sampling clock output from the internal clock generator, or from an external sampling clock input from
an external digital input.
Analog output function
The card has two analog output channels.
Digital I/O function
The card has four TTL level digital inputs and four digital outputs which can be used to monitor and
control external devices.
Safety design to adjust output voltage to 0V when power supply is turned on
To prevent the unstable voltage and the connected device of D/A converter from fault and malfunctions
when the power supply is turned on, the circuit is designed to adjusts output voltage of the analog output
to 0V.
Accessory devices
A range of accessory devices (options) are available to add additional functions.
Using these add-on devices makes it easy to manage signal wiring or add additional functions.
See the "Cable and Connectors" and "Accessories" sections of this chapter for more details about
available accessories.
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1. Before Using the Product
Support Software
You should use CONTEC support software according to your purpose and development environment.
Driver Software Library
API-PAC(W32)
API-PAC(W32) is the library software that provides the commands for CONTEC hardware products in
the form of Windows standard Win32 API functions (DLL). It makes it easy to create high-speed
application software taking advantage of the CONTEC hardware using various programming languages
that support Win32 API functions, such as Visual Basic and Visual C/C++.
It can also be used by the installed diagnosis program to check hardware operations.
CONTEC provides download services (at http://www.contec.co.jp/en/) to supply
and differential files.
For details, read Help on the bundled CD-ROM or visit the CONTEC’s Web site.
< Operating environment >
OS Windows XP, 2000, NT, Me, 98, etc..
Adaptation language Visual C/C++, Borland C++, Visual Basic, etc..
Others Each piece of library software requires 50 megabytes of free hard disk spa ce.
(Bundled)
the updated drivers
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