Contec ADA16-32/2(PCI)F User Manual
PC-HELPER
High Resolution & Speed Analog I/O Board
for PCI
ADA16-32/2(PCI)F
User’s Guide
CONTEC CO.,LTD.
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- Board [ADA16-32/2(PCI)F] …1
- First step guide … 1
- CD-ROM *1 [API-PAC(W32)] …1
- Synchronization Control Cable(10cm) …1
*1 The CD-ROM contains the driver software and User’s Guide (this guide)
Board CD-ROM
ADA16-32/2(PCI)F
Synchronous control Cable
First step guide
[API-PAC(W32)]
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Copyright
Copyright 2003 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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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 or 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 Bo ard ......................................................................................................................................1
Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Support Software.............................................................................................................................. 3
Cable & Connector (Opt ion) ........................................................................................................4
Accessories (Option).....................................................................................................................4
Customer Support.................................................................................................................................... 5
Web Site ...........................................................................................................................................5
Limited Th ree-Years Warranty............................................................................................................... 5
How to Obta in Service............................................................................................................................ 5
Liability ...................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................................6
Safety Inf ormation ...........................................................................................................................6
Handling Precautions.......................................................................................................................7
Environment.....................................................................................................................................8
Inspection .........................................................................................................................................8
Storage.............................................................................................................................................. 8
Disposal ............................................................................................................................................8
2. SETUP 9
What is Set u p ?......................................................................................................................................... 9
Using the Board under Windows Using the Driver Library API-PAC(W32)............................... 9
Using the Board under Windows Using Software Other than the Driver Library
API-PAC(W32)................................................................................................................................9
Using the Board under an OS Other than Windows..................................................................... 10
Step 1 Inst alling the So ftware...............................................................................................................11
Which Driv er to Use ......................................................................................................................11
Starting t he Install P r o gram...........................................................................................................12
Step 2 Setting the Hardware .................................................................................................................14
Parts of the Board and Factory Defa ults .......................................................................................14
Setting the Board ID ......................................................................................................................15
Plugging the Board ........................................................................................................................16
Step 3 Inst alling the Hardware .............................................................................................................17
Turning on the PC..........................................................................................................................17
Whe n U s i n g AP I - A I O ( W DM )..........................................................................................................17
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Step 4 Initializin
Whe n U s i n g API-AIO(WDM) ........................................................................................................19
Step 5 Checking Operations with the Diagnosis Program ...........................................................21
What is the Diagnosis Program?....................................................................................................21
Check Meth o d.................................................................................................................................21
Using the Diagnosis P rogram ........................................................................................................22
Setup Troubleshootin g ..........................................................................................................................25
Symptoms a nd Actions...................................................................................................................25
If your pro b lem cannot be resolved ...............................................................................................25
g the Software.............................................................................................................19
3. EXTERNAL CONNECTION 27
How to conn ect the connectors .............................................................................................................27
Connector shape .............................................................................................................................27
Connector P in Assignmen t.............................................................................................................28
Analog Inp ut Signal Con nection...........................................................................................................32
Single-ended Input .........................................................................................................................32
Differential Input............................................................................................................................33
Analog Outp ut Signal Co n nection ........................................................................................................34
Digital I/O signals, Co unter signal s and Control signals Conn ection.................................................35
Synchroni zation Cont r o l Connector s....................................................................................................36
SC Connect ors................................................................................................................................36
Connecting the SC Conn ectors (CN2 and CN3)...........................................................................37
4. FUNCTIONS 39
Analog Inp ut Function...........................................................................................................................39
1. Setting the Conversi o n Conditions............................................................................................40
2. Starting/Stopping Operation ......................................................................................................51
3. Monitor ing the Status and Acqui r ing Data................................................................................51
4.Reset.............................................................................................................................................55
Analog Outp ut Function........................................................................................................................56
1. Setting the Conversi o n Conditions............................................................................................57
2. Starting/Stopping Operation ......................................................................................................66
3. Monitor ing the Status and Acqui r ing Data................................................................................67
4.Reset.............................................................................................................................................68
Counter Function ...................................................................................................................................69
1. Setting the Operating Condition s...............................................................................................69
2. Starting/Stopping Operation/ P reset ...........................................................................................71
3. Monitor ing the Status and Acqui r ing Data................................................................................71
4.Reset.............................................................................................................................................71
Digital In p ut Function ...........................................................................................................................72
Digital Ou t p ut Function.........................................................................................................................73
Event Contr oller Funct i on.....................................................................................................................74
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5. ABOUT SOFTWARE 79
CD-ROM Directory Stru c ture ..............................................................................................................79
About Soft ware for Wind ows...............................................................................................................80
Accessing the Help File .................................................................................................................80
Using Sample Progra ms .......................................................................................................... ....... 81
Usage of Utility Program...............................................................................................................84
Uninstall ing the Drive r Libraries ..................................................................................................89
About Soft ware for Lin u x..................................................................................................................... 90
Driver Sof tware Insta ll Procedure.............................................................................................. ... 90
Accessing the Help File .................................................................................................................91
Using Sample Progra ms .......................................................................................................... ....... 91
Uninstall ing the driver ...................................................................................................................91
6. ABOUT HARDWARE 93
For detailed technica l information........................................................................................................93
Hardware specification .........................................................................................................................94
Block Diagram ......................................................................................................................................96
Control Signal Timings......................................................................................................................... 97
Control Signal Timings for Analo g Input..................................................................................... 97
Control Signal Timings for Analo g Output ..................................................................................98
Control Signal Timings for Count er..............................................................................................99
About Cali bration................................................................................................................................100
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1. Before Using the Product
1. Before Using the Product
About the Board
This product is a multi-function, PCI bus compliant interface board that incorporates high-precision
analog inputs, high-precision analog outputs, digital inputs, digital outputs, and a counter function.
The board includes an event controller for integrated management of control signals by hardware and a
bus master data transfer function for transferring large volumes of data at high speed. Together, these
features provide all you need to build a high-performance PC-based measurement and control system.
You can use the driver library (API-PAC(W32)) supplied with the board to write Windows application
programs in any programming language (such as Visual Basic, Visual C++, etc.) that supports the
calling of Win32 API functions.
It can also collect data easily without a program when the data logger software [C-LOGGER] stored on
the attached CD-ROM is used. With plug-ins for the dedicated libraries, the board also supports
MATLAB and LabVIEW.
Features
Multi-function
The board contains analog inputs (16-bit, 32ch), analog outputs (16-bit, 2ch), digital inputs (8ch), digital
outputs (8ch), and counters (32-bit binary, 2ch). Combining all these features on one board allows
complex systems to be implemented even on PCs with few spare expansion slots.
The event controller can be used to implement a wide range of different sampling control schemes
The board incorporates an event controller for integrated hardware control. The event controller can
use the external control signals and the events generated by the board functions to start and stop analog
input operation and perform clock control. This enables high-precision synchronization of the various
board functions without requiring software. Also, each function can be operated separately.
Overview of event controller
The arrows in the figure indicate the flow of control
signals. The main control signals included clock
signals and the operation start and stop signals.
Example 1: Synchronize the timing of analog input and
analog output based on an external clock
signal.
Example 2: Start analog input operation each time the
counter reaches a preset value.
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Bus master transfer function and combined data I/O function
Bus master data transfer can be used for the analog inputs and outputs either separately or at the same
time. This can be used to transfer large volumes of data between the board and PC without placing a
load on the CPU.
When using bus master data transfer for analog input data, you can also transfer the analog output,
digital input, digital output, and counter data at the same time synchronized with the analog input clock
signal.
This function ensures reliable data synchronization in the systems you implement.
Buffer memory available for background processing independent of software
The analog inputs and outputs each have their own buffer memory which can be used when not using
bus master transfer.
You can also perform analog input and output in the background, independent of software and the
current status of the PC.
Software-based calibration
Calibration of analog input/output can be all performed by software. Apart from the adjustment
information prepared before shipment, additional adjustment information can be stored according to the
use environment.
Synchronization control connector provided for synchronizing operation
A synchronization control connector is provided for synchronized control of multiple boards. You can
expand the number of channels simply by adding more boards.
This makes it easy to synchronize operation with other CONTEC boards that have a synchronization
control connector.
Filter function for easy connection of external signals
The digital input signals, counter input signals, and the external control signals for analog I/O
incorporate a digital filter to prevent problems such as chattering.
The same systems can be implemented on either desktop or notebook PCs
The "Analog F Series" boards (ADA16-32/2(PCI)F and ADA16-32/2(CB)F) have equivalent
functionality.
Systems developed on a desktop PC can be ported directly to a notebook PC with minimal changes.
Supported to the data logger software [C-LOGGER]
Supporting the data logger software [C-LOGGER] that enables the graph display of recorded signal data,
file saving, and dynamic transfer to the spreadsheet software program “Excel”
Plug-ins for the dedicated libraries, the board also supports MATLAB and LabVIEW.
We offer a dedicated library [ML-DAQ], which allows you to use this product on MATLAB by The
MathWorks as well as another dedicated library [VI-DAQ], which allows you to use the product on
LabVIEW.
These dedicated libraries are available, free of charge (downloadable), on our web site.
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Support Software
You should use CONTEC support software according to your purpose and development environment.
Windows version of analog I/O driver
API-AIO(WDM)
[Stored on the bundled CD-ROM driver library API-PAC(W32)]
The API-AIO(WDM) is the Windows version driver library software that provides products in the form of Win32 API
functions (DLL). Various sample programs such as Visual Basic and Visual C++, etc and diagnostic program useful
for checking operation is provided.
< Operating environment >
OS Windows Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000
Adaptation language Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual C#, Delphi, C++ Builder
You can download the updated version from the CONTEC’s Web site (http://www.contec.com/apipac/). For more
details on the supported OS, applicable language and new information, please visit the CONTEC’s Web site.
Linux version of analog I/O driver
API-AIO(LNX)
[Stored on the bundled CD-ROM driver library API-PAC(W32)]
The API-AIO(LNX) is the Linux version driver software which provides device drivers (modules) by shared library
and kernel version. Various sample programs of gcc are provided.
< Operating environment >
OS RedHatLinux, TurboLinux
(For details on supported distributions, refer to Help available after installation.)
Adaptation language gcc
You can download the updated version from the CONTEC’s Web site (http://www.contec.com/apipac/). For more
details on the supported OS, applicable language and new information, please visit the CONTEC’s Web site.
Data Logger Software
C-LOGGER
[Stored on the bundled CD-ROM driver library API-PAC(W32)]
C-LOGGER is a data logger software program compatible with our analog I/O products. This program enables the
graph display of recorded s ignal data, zoom observati on, file saving, and dynamic transfer to the spreadsheet software
“Excel”. No troublesome programming is required.
CONTEC provides download services (at http://www.contec.com/clogger) to supply the updated drivers.
For details, refer to the C-LOGGER Users Guide or our website.
< Operating Environment >
OS Windows Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000
Data Acquisition library for MATLAB
ML-DAQ
(Available for downloading (free of charge) from the CONTEC web site.)
This is the library software which allows you to use our analog I/O device products on MATLAB by the MathWorks.
Each function is offered in accordance with the interface which is integrated in MATLAB’s Data Acquisition Toolbox.
See http://www.contec.com/mldaq/ for details and download of ML-DAQ.
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Data acquisition VI library for LabVIEW
(Available for downloading (free of charge) from the CONTEC web site.)
This is a VI library to use in National Instruments LabVIEW.
VI-DAQ is created with a function form similar to that of LabVIEW's Data Acquisition VI, allowing you t o use
various devices without complicated settings.
See http://www.contec.com/vidaq/ for details and download of VI-DAQ.
VI-DAQ
Cable & Connector (Option)
Shielded Cable with One 96-Pin Half-Pitch Connector : PCA96PS-0.5P (0.5m)
: PCA96PS-1.5P (1.5m)
Shielded Cable with 96-Pin Half-Pitch Connectors at Both Ends : PCB96PS-0.5P (0.5m)
: PCB96PS-1.5P (1.5m)
Flat Cable with One 96-Pin Half-Pitch Connector : PCA96P-1.5 (1.5m)
Flat Cable with 96-Pin Half-Pitch Connectors at Both Ends : PCB96P-1.5 (1.5m)
Half Pitch 96-Pin Female Connector Set(5Pieces) : CN5-H96F
Accessories (Option)
Buffer Amplifier Box for Analog Input Boards (32ch type) : ATBA-32F *1*2
Buffer Amplifier Box for Analog Input Boards (8ch type) : ATBA-8F *1*2*3
Terminal Unit for Cables (M2.5 x 96P) : DTP-64(PC) *1
Screw Terminal Unit (M3.5 x 96P) : EPD-96 *1
Screw Terminal Unit (M3 x 96P) : EPD-96A *1*4
BNC Terminal Unit (for analog input 32ch) : ATP-32F *1
BNC Terminal Unit (for analog input 8ch) : ATP-8 *1*3*5
*1 PCB96PS-* optional cable is required separately (0.5mm is recommended).
*2 An external power supply is necessary (optional AC adaptor POA200-20 prepared.)
*3 The analog input could have 8 channels to be used.
*4 “Spring-up” type terminal is used to prevent terminal screws from falling off.
*5 The digital input can be used up to four points, the digital output up to four points and the counter
I/O up to 1 channel.
* Check the CONTEC’s Web site for more information on these options.
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Customer Support
CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently
and comfortably.
Web Site
Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/
English http://www.contec.com/
Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/
Latest product information
CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products.
CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF.
Free download
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in
several languages.
Note! For product information
Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price,
delivery time, or estimate information.
Limited Three-Years Warranty
CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for up to three years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the
original invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group office,
from which it was purchased.
This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but only for the electronic circuitry and
original products. The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged
through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the original invoice is not included, in
which case repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy.
How to Obtain Service
For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please
obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you
purchased before returning any product.
* No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number.
Liability
The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the
warrantor be liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that
arise from inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.
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Safety Precautions
Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.
Safety Information
This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting
in injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these
labels to operate the equipment safely.
DANGER
WAR NI NG
CAUTION
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.
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Handling Precautions
DANGER
Do not use the product where it is exposed to flammable or corrosive gas. Doing so may result in
an explosion, fire, electric shock, or failure.
CAUTION
- There are switches and jumpers on the board that need to be set in advance. Be sure to check these
before installing the board.
- Only set the switches and jumpers on the board to the specified settings.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.
- Do not strike or bend the board. Doing so could damage the board.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, cause a failure or breakage.
- Do not touch the board's metal plated terminals (edge connector) with your hands.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.
If the terminals are touched by someone's hands, clean the terminals with industrial alcohol.
- Do not plug or unplug the cables which are connected to the board while the PC or expansion unit is
still turned on.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.
Be sure that the personal computer power is turned off.
- Make sure that your PC or expansion unit can supply ample power to all the boards installed.
Insufficiently energized boards could malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.
- The specifications of this product are subject to change without notice for enhancement and quality
improvement.
Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read the manual and understand the
contents.
- Do not modify the product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting
from modifying this product.
- Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liable for any damages whatsoever
(including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use or inability to use this
CONTEC product or the information contained herein.
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Environment
Use this product in the following environment. If used in an unauthorized environment, the board may
overheat, malfunction, or cause a failure.
Operating temperature
0 - 50°C
Operating humidity
10 - 90%RH (No condensation)
Corrosive gases
None
Floating dust particles
Not to be excessive
Inspection
Inspect the product periodically as follows to use it safely.
- Check that the bus connector
of the board and its cable have
been plugged correctly.
- Check that the board has
no dust or foreign matter adhering.
- The gold-plated leads of the bus connector
have no stain or corrosion.
Storage
When storing this product, keep it in its original packing form.
(1) Put the board in the storage bag.
(2) Wrap it in the packing material, then put it in the box.
(3) Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight, moisture, shock,
vibration, magnetism, and static electricity.
Disposal
When disposing of the product, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws and
municipal ordinances.
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2. Setup
2. Setup
This chapter explains how to set up the board.
What is Setup?
Setup means a series of steps to take before the product can be used.
Different steps are required for software and hardware.
The setup procedure varies with the OS and applications used.
Using the Board under Windows
Using the Driver Library API-PAC(W32)
This section describes the setup procedure to be performed before you can start developing application
programs for the board using the bundled CD-ROM “Driver Library API-PAC(W32)”.
Taking the following steps sets up the software and hardware. You can use the diagnosis program later
to check whether the software and hardware function normally.
Step 1 Installing the Software
Step 2 Setting the Hardware
Step 3 Installing the Hardware
Step 4 Initializing the Software
Step 5 Checking Operations with the Diagnosis Program
If Setup fails to be performed normally, see the “Setup Troubleshooting” section at the end of this
chapter.
Using the Board under Windows
Using Software Other than the Driver Library API-PAC(W32)
For setting up software other than API-PAC(W32), refer to the manual for that software. See also the
following parts of this manual as required.
This chapter Step 2 Setting the Hardware
This chapter Step 3 Installing the Hardware
Chapter 3 External Connection
Chapter 6 About Hardware
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Using the Board under an OS Other than Windows
For using the board under Linux, see the following parts of this manual.
This chapter Step 2 Setting the Hardware
Chapter 3 External Connection
Chapter 5 Abo ut So ftwa re
Chapter 6 About Hardware
For using the board under an OS other than Windows and Linux, see the following parts of this manual.
This chapter Step 2 Setting the Hardware
Chapter 3 External Connection
Chapter 6 About Hardware
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2. Setup
Step 1 Installing the Software
This explains how to install the driver library.
Before installing the hardware on the PC, install the driver library from the API-PAC(W32)
CD-ROM provided with the board.
The following description assumes the operating system as Windows XP. Although some user
interfaces are different depending on the OS used, the basic procedure is the same.
Which Driver to Use
CONTEC has two analog I/O drivers: API-AIO(WDM) and API-AIO(98/PC).
API-AIO(WDM) is a new driver for analog I/O under Windows.
This driver was developed to be easier to use and to provide additional functions above those provided
by the previous API-AIO(98/PC) driver.
Please use the API-AIO(WDM) with this board. API-AIO(98/PC) is not supported.
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2. Setup
Starting the Install Program
(1)
Load the CD-ROM [API-PAC(W32)] on your PC.
(2)
The API-PAC(W32) Installer window appears automatically.
If the panel does not appear, run (CD-ROM drive letter):\AUTORUN.exe.
(3)
Click on the [Install the drivers] button.
CAUTION
Before installing the soft ware in Wi ndo ws Vista, XP, Serv er 20 03 , 20 00 , log in as a user w i th
administrator privileges.
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Selecting API-AIO(WDM)
(1)
The following dialog box appears to select “Driver to install” and “Install option”, “Usage of
driver library”.
(2)
Select the "High Functionality WDM Analog I/O driver".
(3)
Click on the [Install] button.
* Clicking the [Details] button displays detailed information about API-AIO(WDM) and
API-AIO(98/PC).
Run the installation
(1)
Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen.
(2) The Readme file appears when the installation is complete.
You have now finished installing the software.
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Step 2 Setting the Hardware
This section describes how to set the board and plug it on your PC.
The board has some switches and jumper to be preset.
Check the on-board switches and jumpers before plugging the board into an expansion slot.
The board can be set up even with the factory defaults untouched. You can change board settings later.
Parts of the Board and Factory Defaults
Figure 2.1 shows the names of each part of the board.
The switch settings shown in the figure are the factory default settings.
Interface connector
(CN1)
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CN2, CN3
SW1
BOARD ID
Synchronization Control Cable
(CN2, CN3)
CN2
CN3
Board ID Setting switch
SW1
BOARD ID
8
9
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
A
B
C
D
E
F
Figure 2.1. Part Names
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Setting the Board ID
If you install two or more boards on one personal computer, assign a different ID value to each of the
boards to distinguish them.
The board IDs can be set from 0 - Fh to identify up to sixteen boards.
If only one board is used, the original factory setting (Board ID = 0) should be used.
Setting Procedure
To set the board ID, use the rotary switch on the board. Turn the SW1 knob to set the board ID as
shown below.
SW1
BOARD ID
8
9
A
7
6
B
5
C
4
D
3
E
2
F
Factory setting:
0
1
Figure 2.2. Board ID Settings (SW1)
(Board ID = 0)
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2. Setup
Plugging the Board
(1) Before plugging the board, shut down the system, unplug the power code of your PC.
(2) Remove the cover from the PC so that the board can be mounted.
(3) Plug the board into an expansion slot.
(4) Attach the board bracket to the PC with a screw.
(5) Put the cover back into place.
Applicable PCI bus slots
PCI bus slots used in PCs have keys to prevent 5V and 3.3V PCI bus boards from being accidentally
plugged into wrong bus slots. This board can be plugged into both of the 5V and 3.3V PCI bus slots.
<PCI bus slot> <PCI bus board>
5-V PCI bus slot
3.3-V PCI bus slot
3.3V key
CAUTION
5V key
A :
Slit for 5-V PCI bu s slot
B :
Slit for 3.3-V PCI bus slot
AB
- Do not touch the board's metal plated terminals (edge connector) with your hands.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.
If the terminals are touched by someone's hands, clean the terminals with industrial alcohol.
- Do not install or remove the board to or from the slot while the computer's power is turned on.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.
Doing so could cause trouble. Be sure that the personal computer or the I/O expansion unit power is
turned off.
- Make sure that your PC or expansion unit can supply ample power to all the boards installed.
Insufficiently energized boards could malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.
- Power supply from the PCI bus slot at +5V is required.
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Step 3 Installing the Hardware
Windows needs to detect the I/O address and interrupt used by the board. This is called hardware
installation.
When using more than one board, install the boards one at a time and do not install the next board until
setup is complete for the previous board.
Turning on the PC
Turn on the power to your PC.
CAUTION
- The board cannot be properly installed unless the resources (I/O addresses and interrupt level) for
the board can be allocated. Before attempting to install the board, first determine what PC
resources are free to use.
- The resources used by each board do not depend on the location of the PCI bus slot or the board
itself. If you remove two or more boards that have already been installed and then remount one of
them on the computer, it is unknown that which one of the sets of resources previously assigned to
the two boards is assigned to the remounted board. In this case, you must check the resource
settings.
When Using API-AIO(WDM)
(1) When the " Found New Hardware Wizard" opens, select "Install the software automatically
[Recommended]" and then click the "Next" button.
* The wizard may not appear for some OS versions and instead the installation will start
automatically. In this case, proceed to the software initial setup step.
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2. Setup
< If using Windows 98 or Windows Me >
If using Windows 98 or Windows Me, specify the folder that contains the setup information (INF) file
from the CD-ROM.
Source folder
The setup information (INF) file is contained in the following folder on the bundled CD-ROM.
\INF\WDM\AIO
\INF\WDM\AIO
You have now finished installing the hardware.
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Step 4 Initializing the Software
The driver library requires initial settings to determine the execution environment. This is called
driver library initialization.
When Using API-AIO(WDM)
API-AIO(WDM) is initialized automatically during hardware installation. Therefore, if you want to
use it with its initial settings, you can skip the setting procedure described in Step 4. To change the
device name, follow the setting procedure shown below.
Setting the device name
(1) Run Device Manager. From [My Computer] - [Control Panel], select [System] and then select the
[Device Manager] tab.
(You can also open Device Manager by right clicking on My Computer and selecting Properties.)
* The name of the board
you have just added is
displayed.
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(2) The installed hardware appears under the CONTEC Devices node. Open the CONTEC Devices
node and select the device you want to setup (the device name should appear highlighted). Click
[Properties].
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(3) The property page for the device opens.
Enter the device name in the common settings tab page and then click [OK].
The device name you set here is used later when programming.
* The name of the board
you have just added is
displayed.
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* The initial device name that appears is a default value. You can use this default name if you wish.
* Make sure that you do not use the same name for more than one device.
You have now finished installing the initial setting of Software.
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2. Setup
Step 5 Checking Operations with the Diagnosis Program
Use the diagnosis program to check that the board and driver software work normally, thereby you can
confirm that they have been set up correctly.
What is the Diagnosis Program?
The diagnosis program diagnoses the states of the board and driver software.
It can also be used as a simple checker when an external device is actually connected.
Using the “Diagnosis Report” feature reports the driver settings, the presence or absence of the board,
I/O status, and interrupt status.
Check Method
To check the analog I/O data, use the loopback connection on the board to directly connect the analog
output (channel 0) to an analog input, or connect to an external signal source.
No external connection is required if using loopback to check the I/O.
The figure below shows an example of checking by connecting to an external signal.
The example is for channel 0 on the ADA16-32/2(PCI)F. See "Chapter 3 External Connection" for
details on how to make the connection.
Wiring Diagram
< Analog input >
- Single-Ended Input
Interface connector
CH0
(CN1)A44pin
Signal source
(e.g. Battery etc.)
Analog Ground
(CN1)A34pin
CAUTION
- Input data remains indeterminate when no input pin is connected. The input pin for the channel
not connected to the signal source must be connected to the analog ground.
For det ails, se e “Chapter 3 External Connection”.
< Analog output >
Interface connector
(CN1)A48pin
Analog Ground
(CN1)A47pin
CH0
e.g.Tester
Figure 2.3. Wiring Diagram
- Differential Input
Interface connector
(CN1)A44pin
Analog Ground
CH0+
(CN1)A43pin
CH0-
(CN1)A34pin
Signal source
(e.g.Battery etc.)
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Using the Diagnosis Program
Starting the Diagnosis Program
Click the [Diagnosis] button on the device property page to start the diagnosis program.
* The name of the board
you have just added is
displayed.
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Analog input
Select the input channel, input type, and input range from the lists.
Input data is plotted on a graph.
Analog output
You can select the desired output channel and output range from the lists.
You can set the output data to DC (constant voltage), sine wave, or square wave.
By setting loopback ON, you can reconfigure the internal board hardware so that the channel 0
output signal is connected to all analog input channels.
Digital input / output
The upper row of circular lamps indicates the digital input states. Red indicates the bit is ON and
brown indicates OFF.
Clicking the lower row of switches turns the digital output bits ON or OFF.
Counter input
Selecting a counter channel displays the count value and state of that counter channel.
Clicking the zero clear button resets the count to zero.
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