Contec AO-1604CI3-PCI User Manual

PC-HELPER

Isolated Analog Output Board
for PCI

AO-1604CI3-PCI

User’s Guide

CONTEC CO.,LTD.

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Board

AO-1604CI3-PCI

First step guide

CD-ROM

[API-PAC(W32)]

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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 r o duct ...................................................................................................................................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 Board under Wi ndows 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 Installing the Software...............................................................................................................11

About the d river to be used............................................................................................................ 11

Starting th e Install Pr o gram...........................................................................................................12

When Using API-AIO(WD M ) ...................................................................................................... 13

Whe n U s i n g API-AIO(98/PC) ........................................................................................................14

Step 2 Sett ing the Hardw are .................................................................................................................16

Parts of the Board and Fa ctory Defaults ....................................................................................... 16

Setting the Board ID ......................................................................................................................17

Setting the Analog Outp u t .............................................................................................................18

Plugging the Board......................................................................................................................... 19

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3 Installing the Hardware..............................................................................................................20

Turning on the PC ..........................................................................................................................20

When Using the API-AIO(WDM)...................................................................................................20

When Using the API-AIO(98/PC)...................................................................................................21

When Using the API-AIO(98/PC)...................................................................................................22

Step4 Initi alizing the Software..............................................................................................................25

Whe n U s i n g API-DIO(WDM).........................................................................................................25

Whe n U s i n g API-DIO(98/PC).........................................................................................................27

Step 5 Checking Operations with the Diagno sis Progra m ...................................................................28

What is the D iagnosis Pr o gram?....................................................................................................28

Check Metho d.................................................................................................................................28

Using the Di agnosis Program for Use o f API-AIO(W DM) .........................................................29

Using the Diagnosis Program for Use of API-AIO(98/PC)............................................................31

Setup Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................34

Symptoms and Actions...................................................................................................................34

If your problem cannot be resolved ...............................................................................................34

3. EXTERNAL CONNECTION 35

How to conn e ct the connectors .............................................................................................................35

Connector shape .............................................................................................................................35

Connector Pin Assignment.............................................................................................................36

Analog Outp ut Signal Connection ........................................................................................................37

Connecting example of v oltage output..........................................................................................37

Connecting example of current outp ut ..........................................................................................38

Control sig nals Connection...................................................................................................................39

Input signals connection.................................................................................................................39

Output signals connection..............................................................................................................41

Surge Volt age Countermeasures...........................................................................................................43

4. FUNCTIONS 45

Analog Outp ut Function ........................................................................................................................45

Simple Analog Output....................................................................................................................45

High-functional analo g output .......................................................................................................49

Starting/ S t opping Oper ation ..........................................................................................................52

Monitoring the Status .....................................................................................................................53

Reset................................................................................................................................................54

5. ABOUT SOFTWARE 55

CD-ROM Directory Stru c ture...............................................................................................................55

About Soft w are for Windows ...............................................................................................................56

When using the API-AIO(WDM).........................................................................................................57

Accessing the Help File..................................................................................................................57

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sing Sample Programs.................................................................................................................58

Usage of Utility Program...............................................................................................................60

When using the API-AIO( 98/PC)......................................................................................................... 63

Accessing the Help File .................................................................................................................63

Using Sampl e Programs.................................................................................................................64

Using the Utility Program..............................................................................................................66

Uninstalling the Driver Libraries.......................................................................................................... 68

About Soft w are for Linux .....................................................................................................................69

Driver Software Instal l Procedure .................................................................................................69

Accessing the Help File .................................................................................................................70

Using Sampl e Programs.................................................................................................................70

Uninstalling the driver ...................................................................................................................70

6. ABOUT HARDWARE 71

For detailed technical informatio n........................................................................................................71

Hardware sp e cification ......................................................................................................................... 72

Block Diagr am ......................................................................................................................................73

Timing of S ampling Control Signal s....................................................................................................74

Signal spec o f external sampling clo ck, external trigger input ....................................................74

Timing of external trigger input and input status .........................................................................74

Timing of external sampling clock and “Settling Busy Output” .................................................75

Timing of “Timer Output”.............................................................................................................75

About Cali bration..................................................................................................................................76

Difference from DAI16- 4C(PCI) .........................................................................................................76

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1. Before Using the Product

1. Before Using the Product
About the Product

This product is a PCI bus supported board that extends the analog signal output functions of a PC.
Equipped with four channels of 16-bit analog output, the product is an individual isolation model using
a D/A converter for each channel to provide isolation for the bus line with PC and between channels.
The voltage/current output range (voltage : ±10V, 0 - +10V; current : 0 - 20mA) can be set by jumper
for each channel. This product can generate signals that are synchronized with the internal timer or an
external clock. Windows/Linux driver is bundled with this product.

Using the dedicated library VI-DAQ makes it possible to create each application for LabVIEW.

Features

- Analog output 4ch, 16bit-resolution, conversion speed 20sec
This product has the Analog output (4ch, 16bit, 20sec).

Additionally, the voltage/current output range (voltage : ±10V, 0 - +10V, current : 0 - 20mA) can be set
by jumper for each channel.

- PC bus line, opto-coupler isolation between channels
The opto-couplers mounted for each channel provide electric isolation between channels as well as

between the inside of the board (PC) and output pins.

- Simultaneous output of voltage to a specified channel or all channels
This product can generate output voltage either for a specified channel only or for all of the channels

simultaneously. This can be selected or set by software.

- Windows/Linux compatible driver libraries are attached.
Using the attached driver library API-PAC(W32) makes it possible to create applications of

Windows/Linux. In addition, a diagnostic program by which the operations of hardware can be
checked is provided.

- Control of sampling start/stop can be selected by an external trigger or other factor
Control of sampling start can be selected by software or an external trigger. Control of sampling start

and control of sampling stop are independent from each other; therefore, they can be set separately.
Control of sampling stop can be selected by completion of a specified number of sessions or an external

trigger. In addition, when an error occurs, sampling is stopped, regardless of the settings for sampling
stop conditions.
A sampling cycle can be selected from the internal clock (high precision timer mounted on the board) or
an external clock (control signal entered from outside).

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Relay provided to control output voltage

The mounted relay prevents unstable output voltage from being generated upon power-up. This
protects the connected devices from damage and malfunction, as the output voltage for all the channels
is generated via the relay.

LabVIEW is supported by a plug-in of dedicated library VI-DAQ.
Using the dedicated library VI-DAQ makes it possible to create each application for LabVIEW.

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)/API-AIO(98/PC)

[Stored on the bundled CD-ROM driver library API-PAC(W32)]

< Operating environment >
OS Windows 7, Vista, XP, Server 2003
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 acquisition VI library for LabVIEW

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.

(Available for downloading (free of charge) from the CONTEC web site.)

VI-DAQ

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Cable & Connector (Option)

Flat Cable with One 37-pin D- SUB Connector : PCA37P-1.5 (1.5m)
Shielded Cable with One 37-pin D- SUB Connector : PCA37PS-0.5P (0.5m)
: PCA37PS-1.5P (1.5m)
Flat Cable with Two 37-pin D- SUB Connectors : PCB37P-1.5 (1.5m)
Shielded Cable with Two 37-pin D- SUB Connectors : PCB37PS-0.5P (0.5m)
: PCB37PS-1.5P (1.5m)
D-SUB37P Male Connector Set (5pieses) : CN5-D37M

Accessories (Option)

Screw Terminal (M3 x 37P) : EPD-37A *1*2
Screw Terminal (M3.5 x 37P) : EPD-37 *1
General Purpose Terminal (M3 x 37P) : DTP-3C *1
Screw Terminal (M2.5 x 37P) : DTP-4C *1

*1 PCB37PS -*P optional cable is required separately (0.5m is recommended.).
*2 "Spring-up" type terminal is used to prevent terminal screws from falling off.

* 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 boards. 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 this product that need to be set in advance. Be sure to check
these before installing this product.

- Only set the switches and jumpers on this product to the specified settings.
Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

- Do not strike or bend this product. Doing so could damage this product.
Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, cause a failure or breakage.

- Do not touch this product's metal plated terminals (edge connector) with your hands.
Otherwise, this product 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 this product to or from the slot while the computer's power is turned on.
Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.
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 products could malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

- If you use this product in a noisy environment, attach ferrite cores to the I/O cable to stabilize the
operation.

- 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

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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Step 1 Installing the Software

This section describes how to install the Driver libraries.

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.

About the driver to be used

Two Analog I/O drivers are available : API-AIO(WDM) and API-AIO(98/PC).
API-AIO(WDM) is a new driver to perform analog I/O under Windows.
API-AIO(WDM) was developed to improve the conventional product version of API-AIO(98/PC) in the

ease of use and functionality.
It is advisable to use API-AIO(WDM) for you to use an analog I/O device. API-AIO(WDM) will

support new OS and devices in the future but will not support Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95, ISA bus.
Use API-AIO(98/PC) if your operating environment contains such an unsupported piece of software or
hardware.

Check the following selection guide to easily select the driver to be used.

Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP/Windows 2000
Windows Me/98

PCI bus, PC Card

VC6.5, VB6.5,
Delphi, C++Builder

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OS to be used

Use the Analog board for

the first time?

Yes

Language to be used

API-DIO(WDM)

Device type

Windows 95/Windows NT 4.0

ISA Bus

Already used.

The existing system

upgrade using

API-AIO(98/PC)?

No

VC4, 2, VB4

API-AIO(98/PC)W95, NT

Yes

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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 Development or Execution Environment] button.

* When using the Windows Vista, driver is automatically installed.

CAUTION

Before installing the software in Windows 7, Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000, log in as a user with

administrator privileges.

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When Using API-AIO(WDM)

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 "Advanced Analog I/O driver".

(3)

Click on the [Install] button.

* Clicking the [API-AIO] 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.

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Whe n Us ing API-AIO(98/PC)

Selecting API-AIO(98/PC)
(1)

The following dialog box appears to select “Driver to install” and “Install option”, “Usage of
driver library”.

(2)

Select “Classic Analog I/O driver”.

(3)

Click on the [Install] button.

* Clicking on the [API-AIO] button displays detailed information on API-AIO(WDM),

API-AIO(98/PC).

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uting the Installation

Exec
(1)

Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed to install.

(2) When the required files have been copied, the “Perform a hardware setup now(API-TOOL

Configuration)” and “Show readme file” check boxes are displayed.

When you are installing the software or hardware for the first time:

1) Uncheck “Perform a hardware setup now”.

2) Click on the [Finish] button.
Go to Step 2 to set and plug the hardware.

* When the hardware has already been installed:

Check “Perform a hardware setup now(API-TOOL Configuration)”, then go to Step 4
“Initializing the Software”.

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

Analog output setting

(JP1 - JP12)

JP11 JP1 2131 313

JP1 0

ch 3

JP7

JP4

JP1

JP8 JP9131 313

JP5 JP6131 313

JP2 JP3131 313

ch3

ch2

ch1

ch 2

ch 1

ch 0

- Board ID setting switch

SW1

BOARD ID

9

8

7

A

6

B

5

C

4

D

3

E

2

F

0

1

ch0

CN1

Figure 2.1. Part Names

Note that the jumper and switch setting shown below is the factory default.

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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

1

Figure 2.2. Board ID Settings (SW1)

F

0

Factory setting:

(Board ID = 0)

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Setting the Analog Output

The analog output is set by specifying the output range. The output range indicates the range of
voltages of analog output signals. This product converts digital signals into voltages in the preset
output range according to the resolution. It is not possible to set a different output range for each
channel.

- ch0 setting - ch1 setting

Voltage output bipolar -10V - +10V

JP1 JP2 JP3131313

Voltage output unipolar 0V - +10V

3

3

JP1 JP2 JP31

1

Current output 0mA - 20mA

3

JP1 JP2 JP31

1

3

1

3

3

1

Voltage output bipolar -10V - +10V

JP4 JP5 JP6131313

Voltage output unipolar 0V - +10V

3

JP4 JP5 JP61

1

Current output 0mA - 20mA

3

JP4 JP5 JP61

1

- ch2 setting - ch3 setting

Voltage output bipolar -10V - +10V

3

3

JP7 JP8 JP91

1

Voltage output unipolar 0V - +10V

3

JP7 JP8 JP91

1

Current output 0mA - 20mA

3

JP7 JP8 JP91

1

3

1

3

3

1

3

3

1

Voltage output bipolar -10V - +10V

3

JP10 JP11 JP121

1

Voltage output unipolar 0V - +10V

3

JP10 JP11 JP121

1

Current output 0mA - 20mA

3

JP10 JP11 JP121

1

3

3

1

3

3

1

3

3

1

3

3

1

3

3

1

Figure 2.3. Output range setting

CAUTION

Do not set the jumpers to any strapping pattern other than those specified above. Doing so can

result in a fault in this product.

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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 bus 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 the API-AIO(WDM)

(1) The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will be started.

Select “Install from a list or specific location[Advanced]”, then click on the [Next] button.

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(2

) Specify that folder on the CD-ROM which contains the setup information file (INF) to register the

board.

* The name of the board
you have just added is
displayed.

- DAI16-4C(PCI)

CAUTION

Note that th e di sp layed bo ard na me i s "DAI16 -4 C(PCI)" ev en tho ugh you h ave installed th is bo ard .

There is no problem in operation even if the board name is displayed as “DAI16-4C(PCI)".

Source folder
The setup information file (INF) is contained in the following folder on the bundled CD-ROM.

\INF\WDM\AIO

\INF\WDM\AIO

ave now finished installing the software.

You h

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When Using the API-AIO(98/PC)

(1) The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will be started.

Select “Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)”, then click on the [Next] button.

If you are using Windows NT 4.0, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” is not started.
Go to Step 4 “Initializing the Software”.

(2) Specify that folder on the CD-ROM which contains the setup information file (INF) to register the

board.

CAUTION

Note that th e di sp layed bo ard na me i s "DAI16 -4 C(PCI)" ev en tho ugh you h ave installed th is bo ard .

There is no problem in operation even if the board name is displayed as “DAI16-4C(PCI)".

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ource folder

S
The setup information (INF) file is contained in the following folder on the bundled CD-ROM.

Vista,

Windows
Windows Me, 98, 95 \INF\Win95\Ai o\PCI

XP, Server 2003, 2000 \INF\Win2000\Aio\PCI

Example of specifying the folder for use under Windows XP

\INF\Win2000\Aio\PCI

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CAUTION

- In Windo ws XP, th e Hardware Wizard displays the following alert dialog box when you have
located the INF file. This dialog box appears, only indicating that the relevant driver has not
passed Windows Logo testing, and it can be ignored without developing any problem with the
operation of the board.

In this case, click on the [Continue Anyway] button.

-

Note that the displayed board name is "DAI16-4C(PCI)" even though you h ave installed th is board .
There is no problem in operation even if the board name is displayed as “DAI16-4C(PCI)".

You have now finished installing the software.

* The name of the board
you have just added is
displayed.

- DAI16-4C(PCI)

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Step4 Initializing the Software

The driver library requires the initial setting to recognize the execution environment. It is called the
initialization of the Driver library.

When Using API-DIO(WDM)

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.

- DAI16-4C(PCI)

CAUTION

Note that th e di sp layed bo ard na me i s "DAI16 -4 C(PCI)" ev en tho ugh you h ave installed th is bo ard .

There is no problem in operation even if the board name is displayed as “DAI16-4C(PCI)".

(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.

- DAI16-4C(PCI)

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.

CAUTION

Note that th e di sp layed bo ard na me i s "DAI16 -4 C(PCI)" ev en tho ugh you h ave installed th is bo ard .

There is no problem in operation even if the board name is displayed as “DAI16-4C(PCI)".

You have now finished installing the initial setting of Software.

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Whe n Us ing API-DIO(98/PC)

API-TOOL Configuration start
(1) Open the Start Menu, then select “Programs” – “CONTEC API-PAC(W32)” – “API-TOOL

Configuration”.

(2) API-TOOL Configuration detects boards automatically.

The detected boards are listed.

Updating the Settings
(1) Select “Save setting to registry…” from the “File” menu.

You have now finished installing the initial setting of Software.

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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 analog I/O data, connect the signal.
The diagrams below show examples of using channel 0 on the AO-1604CI3-PCI. For details on the
connections, see Chapter 3 “External Connection”. Check the board with the factory defaults
untouched.

Connection diagram

- Voltage output

Board

Voltage output CH0

(CN1)1pin

Analog ground

(CN1)20pin

e.g.Tester

- Current output

Board

Current output CH0+

(CN1)2pin

Analog ground

(CN1)20pin

Load register



250

+

A

e.g.Tester

-

The value of load resister RL is an example.
The load connected to the current output
must be within 500

 including the wiring resistance.

Figure 2.4. Wiring Diagram

CAUTION

Change the setting of the output range with the jumper when you confirm the current output.

Please refer to "Analog Output Setup" on this chapter for details.

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Using the Diagnosis Program for Use of API-AIO(WDM)

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.

- DAI16-4C(PCI)

CAUTION

Note that th e di sp layed bo ard na me i s "DAI16 -4 C(PCI)" ev en tho ugh you h ave installed th is bo ard .

There is no problem in operation even if the board name is displayed as “DAI16-4C(PCI)".

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Ana

log output
You can select the desired output channel, output range from the lists.
You can also select the type of output data from among DC (constant voltage), SIN (sine wave), and

Rect (rectangular wave).

Diagnosis Report
(1) The diagnosis report saves detailed data, including the device settings and settings for each channel,

to a text file and displays the file for you to view.

Clicking [Diagnosis Report] prompts you to specify where to save the report text file.

* The name of the board

you have just added is

displayed.

- DAI16-4C(PCI)

* The contents of the
diagnosis report vary
with the board mounted.

CAUTION

Note that th e di sp layed bo ard na me i s "DAI16 -4 C(PCI)" ev en tho ugh you h ave installed th is bo ard .

There is no problem in operation even if the board name is displayed as “DAI16-4C(PCI)".

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(

)

(

2) The diagnosis report contains the following data.

- Version of OS

- Device Information

- File Information

- Diagnosis results for each I/O channel
Execution time measurement
Clicking [Execution Time Measurement] runs the program to measure API function execution speed.

The operation of this program is explained in "API function Execution Speed Measurement Program" in
Chapter 5.

Using the Diagnosis Program for Use of API-AIO(98/PC)

Starting the Diagnosis Program
After selecting the board in [API-TOOL Configuration], run the diagnosis program. Follow the

on-screen instructions.

* The name of the board
you have just added is
displayed.

- DAI16-4C

CAUTION

Note that th e di sp layed bo ard na me i s "DAI16 -4 C(PCI)" ev en tho ugh you h ave installed th is bo ard .

There is no problem in operation even if the board name is displayed as “DAI16-4C(PCI)".

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hecking the Analog Output

C

Analog output
You can select the output channel and output range from the lists.

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gnosis Report

Dia
(1) Clicking on the [Report] button displays detailed data such as a board, channel settings and the

diagnosis results while saving them in text format.
The results are saved and displayed as a text file (AioRep.txt) in the install folder
(CONTEC/CONTECW95).
The Diagnosis Program performs “board presence/absence check”, “interrupt test”, “driver file test”,
“board setting test”, and so on.

(

2) A diagnosis report is displayed as shown below.

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k on [Report].

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Setup Troubleshooting

Symptoms and Actions

The board cannot be initialized. [Windows NT 4.0]
The driver may not yet be activated. When your PC is running under Windows NT 4.0, set the PnP OS

option in the BIOS Setup menu to “NO”.
For details on BIOS settings, refer to the user’s guide for your PC.

The board cannot output data normally

- Run the Diagnosis Program to check whether the board has been registered correctly and whether
any initialization error has occurred.

- Check the settings and connections of the board. Also check the output ranges.

The board works with the Diagnosis Program but not with an application.
The Diagnosis Program is coded with API-TOOL functions. As long as the board operates with the

Diagnosis Program, it is to operate with other applications as well. In such cases, review your program
while paying attention to the following points:

- Check the return values of functions.

- Check the Driver No. and Board No.

The OS won't normally get started or detect the board.
[Windows Vista, Windows XP, Server 2003, 2000]

Turn off the power to your PC, then unplug the board. Restart the OS and delete the board settings of
API-TOOL Configuration. Turn off the PC again, plug the board, and restart the OS. Let the OS detect
the board and use API-TOOL Configuration to register board settings.

If your problem cannot be resolved

Contact your retailer.

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3. External Connection

This chapter describes the interface connectors on the board and the external I/O circuits.
Check the information available here when connecting an external device.

How to connect the connectors

Connector shape

The on-board interface connector (CN1) is used when connecting this product and the external devices.

Interface connector (CN1)

37

20

* Please refer to chapter 1 for more information on the supported cable and accessories.

19

- Connector used
37-pin D-SUB, female connector
DCLC-J37SAF-20L9E (mfd. by JAE)

- Applicable connectors
17JE-23370-02(D8C)-CG (mfd. by DDK, Male)

1

CN1

Figure 3.1. Interface Connector Shape

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Connector Pin Assignment

Pin Assignments of Interface Connector (CN1)

CN1

Plus Common

19

N.C.
N.C.

N.C.
N.C.
N.C.

N.C.
N.C.
N.C.

N.C.
N.C.
N.C.

37

External Trigger Input

18

36

External Sampling Clock Input

17

35

N.C.

16

34

N.C.

15

33

Current Output 3

14

32

Vol tag e Outp ut 3

13

31

N.C.

12

30

N.C.

11

29

Current Output 2

10

28

Vol tag e Outp ut 2

9

27

N.C.

8

26

N.C.

7

25

Current Output 1

6

24

Vol tag e Outp ut 1

5

23

N.C.

4

22

N.C.

3

21

Current Output 0

2

20

Vol tag e Outp u 0

1

Analog voltage output signal.
The numbers correspond to channel numbers.

Analog current output signal.
The numbers correspond to channel numbers.

Analog grounds for identically numbered output signals.

External sampling clock input signal.

Common for each "External Trigger Input", "External Sampling Clock Input",
"Timer Out", " Settling Busy Output " signal.

Common for each "Timer Out", " Settling Busy Output" signal.

Settling Busy Output

Timer Output

Minus Common

Analog Ground 3

Analog Ground 2

Analog Ground 1

Analog Ground 0

Voltage Output 0

- Voltage Output3

Current Output 0

- Current Output 3

Analog Ground 0

- Analog Ground 3

External Trigger Input External trigger input signal

External Sampling Clock
Input

Timer Output Output signal of programmable timer

Settling Busy Output Output signal indicating that the board is performing DA conversion.

Plus Common Connect the plus side of external device.

Minus Common Connect the minus side of external device.

N.C. No connection to this pin.

Figure 3.2. Pin Assignments of Interface Connector (CN1)

CAUTION

Do not connect any of the outputs and power outputs to the analog or digital ground.

Neither connect outputs to each other. Doing either can result in a fault.

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Analog Output Signal Connection

The sections below describe how to connect the signals using flat cable and shielded cable.

Connecting example of voltage output

The following figure shows an example of optional flat cable (PCA37P) connection.
Connect the CN1 analog output channels and ground to the external device's input and ground.

BOARD

Voltage Output 0...3

Analog Ground 0...3

MOSFET Relay

CableCN1

Figure 3.3. Connection of voltage output (Flat Cable)

The following example connects a signal source to the board using a shielded cable. Use shielded
cable if the distance between the board and loading is long or if you want to provide better protection
from noise. Use the core of the shielded cable to connect the analog output of CN1 to the input of the
external device and use the shield braid to connect the CN1's analog ground to the external device's
ground.

BOARD

Vol tag e Ou tpu t 0. ..3

Analog Ground 0...3

MOSFET Relay

CN1

Coaxial cable

Figure 3.4. Analog Output Connection (Shield Cable)

CAUTION

- If the board and the target receive noise or the distance between the board and the signal source is
too long, data may not be input properly.

- The maximum output current-carrying capacity of the analog output signal is ±5 mA. Check the
specifications of the target before connecting the board to it.

- Do not connect any of the outputs and power outputs to the analog or digital ground.

- Do not connect the analog output signal to the other analog output signal and output signal of
external device. Doing so may malfunction.

- Do not plug or unplug the interface connector to or from while the PC or external device power is
turned on. Doing so may malfunction.

- The DA converter may cause glitches as it contains no deglitcher.

Target

+

Digital Multi-Meter etc.

-

Tar get

+

Digital Multi-Meter etc.

-

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Connecting example of current output

The figure below shows an example connection using a flat cable as the optional one (PCA37P).
The load register is connected. Please adjust the register load R

each channel to 500 or less including the resistance of wiring.
Each current output of CN1 and analog ground is connected to the resister load R

BOARD

Current Output 0...3

CableCN1

connected with the current output of

L

L.

Targ et

Register load R

Analog Ground 0...3

L

Figure 3.5. Current output connection (Flat cable)

The following figure shows an example of shielded cable connection. Use shielded cable if the
distance between the loading and board is long or if you want to provide better protection from noise.
Connect the each current output of CN1 to the register load in the core wire of shielded cable and
connect the each analog ground of CN1 to the register load in the shielding of shielded cable.

BOARD

Current Output 0...3

Analog Ground 0...3

CN1

Tar getCoaxial cable

Register load R

L

Figure 3.6. Current output connection (Shielded cable)

CAUTION

- When the power supply is turned on, output (0mA) of data 0000h is output as for the output sign al.

- Do not short circuit any of the output signals to analog ground. Doing either can cause a
malfunction.

- Do not connect the output signal to that of other channel and of external device. Doing either can
cause a malfunction.

- Do not detach the interface connector (CN1) with the power supply of a PC or an external device
turned on. Doing either can cause a malfunction.

- If the connection cable is affected by noise, it may fail to output the accurate current data.
Route the connection cable as far apart from noise sources as possible.

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Control signals Connection

Input signals connection

To the “External Sampling Clock Input” and “External Start Trigger Input”, connect current driven
devices such as a switch and a transistor output device. Input circuit is as follows. An external power
supply is required to drive the input circuit. The power capacity required at this time is about 11 mA
per input channel at 24 VDC (or about 5.5 mA at 12 VDC).

External circuitBoard

Vcc

Vcc

Internal circuit

10k

10k

Vcc

HCPL-M452

Opto-coupler

Vcc

HCPL-M452

2.2k

2.2k

+Common

External

Sampling

Clock
Input

External power supply
12V - 24VDC

SW

Internal circuit

Figure 3.7. Input circuit

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Opto-coupler

External

Trigger

Input

SW

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External power supply

+12V - +24VDC

External device

Internal
circuit

Board

VccVcc

+Common

Input pin

Plus common

Open-collector
output

Minus common

Figure 3.8. Connection example with open-collector output (current sink type)

Board

VccVcc

External power supply

+12V - +24VDC

Internal
circuit

+Common

Input pin

Contact point

Figure 3.9. Connection example with mechanical contact point

The relation of the data (internal logic) seen from the input signal and the PC side as an example of the
above figure is shown below.

Table 3.1. Relation between the input signal and the data (internal logic) seen from the PC side

Internal

Contact

logic

point

0 OFF High

1 ON Low

Input pin voltage

level

Reference
For the operation timings for control signal input, see “Timing of External Control Signals” in

Chapter 6 “Hardware”.

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Output signals connection

To the “Timer Output “ and “Settling Busy Output”, connect a relay controller or a current driven
control device such as a LED. Output circuit is as follows.
An external power supply is required to drive the output circuit. The rated output current is up to 50
mA per channel. The output transistor is not associated with a surge voltage protection circuit. When
the output signal is used to drive the inductive load to a relay or lamp, apply surge protection to the load
side.

Opto-coupler

Boar d Ex te rnal c irc u it

+Common



Output

2SD 178 2K

Sa m p l in g

Output

2SD 178 2K

-Common

In ter n al
circuit

In ter n al
circuit

100



Vc c Vcc

100



HCPL-0531

15k15k

Opto-coupler

Figure 3.10. Output circuit

CAUTION

When th e po wer s upp ly is turned on, all the outputs are turned off.

Timer

Bu sy

Loading

Loading

Exter n al pow e r
su pp ly
12V - 24 VD C

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External power supply

Board

Vcc

Plus common

+Common

Internal
circuit

Output pin

-Common

Input

Figure 3.11. Connection example with current sink corresponding input

External power supply

Board

Vcc

+Common

Internal
circuit

Output pin

-Common

TTL level input

Ground

+12V - +24VDC

External device

+12V - +24VDC

External device

+5V

Figure 3.12. Connection example with TTL level input (with pull-up register)

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Surge Voltage Countermeasures

When connecting a load that generates surge voltages and inrush currents, such as an induction load
(relay coil) or an incandescent light bulb, to the control output signals, appropriate protection must be
provided in order to prevent damage to the output stage or a malfunction due to noise. The rapid
shutoff of a coil, such as a relay, generates a sudden high-voltage pulse. If this voltage exceeds the
voltage tolerance level of the output transistor, it can cause the transistor to gradually deteriorate, or
even completely damage the transistor. Therefore, when driving an induction load, such as a relay coil,
you should always connect a surge-absorbing device. The following illustrates a surge voltage
countermeasure that can be employed:

- Examples of use of relay coil

+Common

Diode

Output pin

-Common

- Examples of use of lump

+Common

Output pin

Surge current

-Common

prevention registor

Relay coil

+Common

Relay coil

Output pin

Zener diode

-Common Out

External power voltage < Zener diode voltage

+Common

Output pin

Registor

-Common

Figure 3.13. Surge Voltage Countermeasure

CAUTION

In order for a protection circuit to operate effectively, it must be connected within 50cm of a load

and a contact point.

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4. Functions

This chapter describes the different functions that can be implemented using the hardware and driver
together. Unless stated otherwise, the driver is assumed to be API-AIO(WDM).

Analog Output Function

Analog output processes are classified as follows:

- Simple Analog Output

- High-functional analog output

Simple Analog Output

When an analog output start command is executed by software, output data is set for one or more
channels, DA conversion is performed, and then the analog output operation is terminated.

Analog output from a specified one channel

Analog output
start command

Analog output
operating

0ch

Operation
stop

Conversion start

0ch analog output change

Settling time

The output voltage at 0ch is updated as illustrated above.

Analog outputs from multiple channels (Multiple channel outputs are
updated simultaneously.)

Analog output
start command

Conversion start

2ch analog output change

1ch analog output change

0ch analog output change

The output voltage from 0 to 2ch is updated as illustrated above.

Analog output
operating

Settling time

Analog output finalized

2ch
1ch
0ch

Analog output finalized

Operation
stop

* The analog output is finalized after the settling time after conversion is started.

The conversion speed is determined by the settling time per channel.

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Si

mple analog output assumes the following conditions and settings.

Resolution
“Resolution” signifies the number of bits used by an analog output device to represent analog signals.

The higher the resolution, the more finely the voltage range is segmented, allowing the device to
convert to analog value more precisely.
A device with a resolution of 12-bit divides the range width into 4096 segments.
When the device covers the range of 0 to 10V, the minimum unit of converted voltages is
10÷40962.44mV.
If the device has a resolution of 16-bit, it is 10÷655360.153mV instead.

Low-resolution board

High-resolution board

AO-1604CI3-PCI : The resolution is 16-bit.

Range
“Range” means the range of voltages (current) at which analog output can be performed.

The output range can be selected by setting the output signal type (voltage and current) and the upper
and lower output signals.

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tput data

Ou
The following equation represents the relationship between output data and voltage.
Output data = ((voltage – Min. range value) x Resolution)  (Max. range value – Min. range value)
The value of resolution for the 12-bit device is 4096; that for the 16-bit device is 65536.

<10V range>
The table below shows the relationship between output data and voltage.

Voltage Output data (12-bit) Voltage Output data (16-bit)

+9.995V 4095 +9.99970V 65535

: : : :

0.005V 2049 0.00030V 32769

0V 2048 0V 32768

-0.005V 2047 -0.00030V 32767

: : : :

-10.000V 0 -10.000V 0

Ex.: When 3V is output at a resolution of 12-bit in the ± 10-V range

Output data = (3 - (-10)) x 4096  (10 - (-10))
= 2662.4 *

* The value that can be set as output data at this time is an integer. Select "2662" or "2663" as the

output data.
The analog signal corresponding to the output data contains an error as follows:

- Output data "2662" converted to: 2.9980 V

- Output data "2663" converted to: 3.0029 V
This error is a consequential error occurring when output data is obtained from an expected analog
value.

<0 - 10V range>
The table below shows the relationship between output data and voltage.

Voltage Output data (12-bit) Voltage Output data (16-bit)

+9.998V 4095

: :

5.002V 2049

5V 2048

4.998V 2047

: :

0V 0

9.99985V 65535

:

5.00015V 32769

5V 32768

4.99985V 32767

:

0V 0

:

:

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E

x.: When 3V is output at a resolution of 12-bit in the 0 - 10V range

Output data = (3 - 0) x 4096  (10 - 0)
= 1228.8*

* The value that can be set as output data at this time is an integer. Select "1228" or "1229" as the

output data.
The analog signal corresponding to the output data contains an error as follows:

- Output data "1228" converted to: 2.9980 V

- Output data "1229" converted to: 3.0005 V
This error is a consequential error occurring when output data is obtained from an expected analog
value.

Channel
“Channel” represents individual channel No. for analog output signal.

For channel No., see “How to connect the connectors” - “Connector Pin Assignment” in Ch apter 3
"External Connection".
For the channel selection, specify the channel No. or the number of channel which you want to convert D
into A (channel consecutive from channel 0)

* The above conditions and settings are also required for "high-functional analog output" described

on the next page.

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4. Functions

High-functional analog output

When an analog output start command is executed by software, DA conversion is performed in
synchronization with the sampling clock from when the sampling start condition is met to when the
sampling stop condition is met.

The analog output operation stops when the sampling stop condition is met.

Analog output

start command

Analog output operating Analog output

Sampling

start condition

satisfied

Sampling

Sampling clock

input

2ch
1ch
0ch

Sampling clock

frequency

Sampling

count : 1

Sampling clock

input

2ch
1ch
0ch

Sampling

count : 2

Sampling clock

input

2ch
1ch
0ch

Sampling

count : 3

Sampling is defined as a series of operations performed from when the sampling start condition is met
to when the sampling stop condition is met.
The number of times DA conversion is executed during sampling is counted as a sampling count.
The sampling count can be used as the sampling stop condition (as described later).

The following settings are required for high-functional analog output:

operation stop

Sampling

stop condition

satisfied

Sampling clock
The internal or external sampling clock can be selected as the sampling clock that determines the DA

conversion period. The sampling clock is selected by means of software.

- Internal sampling clock
The clock signal from the on-board clock generator is used.

- External sampling clock
The edge of the digital signal input from an external device is used for the sampling clock.

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mory

Me
Output data can be stored in driver's memory in advance so that DA conversion can be executed

repeatedly. You can select the memory type between FIFO and RING depending on the application of
analog output. The memory type is selected with software.

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- FIFO(First In First Out)format
Use FIFO format if you wish to output a continuous arbitrary analog output like that shown below.

When using FIFO format, writing of conversion data to memory is always performed from after the

most recent data and DA conversion is performed on the oldest data in memory.
You can write to memory during analog output operation.
An error occurs if the volume of data exceeds the memory size. Howev er, th is erro r do e s not sto p
analog output if it is in progress.

- Ring format
Use ring format if you wish to output a repeated pattern like that shown below.

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When using ring format, write the data for one complete cycle of the output waveform before
starting operation.
You cannot write to the memory during its operation of analog output.
DA conversion data is output continuously in the sequence in which the ring format data is stored.

* Although the figure shows a single analog output channel, output from multiple channels is also

possible.

Sampling Start Condition
The condition for controlling the start of sampling can be selected from both software and an external

trigger. The conditions for controlling the start and stop of sampling are completely independent of each
other; they can be set separately.

- Software
The analog output start command executed by software is set as the sampling start condition.
The board starts sampling upon execution of the analog output start command.

- External trigger
The board starts waiting for an external control signal as soon as the analog output start command is
output. Sampling when the specified edge (rising edge or falling edge) is input from the external
control signal.

Sampling Stop Condition
The condition for controlling the stop of sampling can be selected from both the last setting count, and
an external trigger. The board stops sampling whenever an error occurs irrespective of the stop
condition setting.
Last setting count

When the memory type if FIFO, the board stops sampling the moment the sample count reaches the
specified value.
For RING memory, specify the sampling count equivalent to one period of an arbitrary waveform.

- External trigger
The board starts waiting for an external control signal after the sampling have been started. Sampling
stops when the specified edge (rising edge or falling edge) is input from the external control signal.

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Re

peat

You can specify a repeat count to perform sampling for a specified number of times.

Memory must be set to ring format if a number of repetitions is to be specified.
(The number of repetitions cannot be specified for FIFO memory format.)
The number of repetitions is set by software and sampling is repeated for the specified number of times.
You can also specify that operation continue indefinitely. If set to repeat indefinitely, analog output
operation is stopped by outputting a analog output stop command by software.

Event
”Event” works as a function for reporting the occurrence of a certain board state to the application.

The following events can be used in combination depending on the specifications and purpose of the
application.

- ”Sampling start condition satisfied” event
This event occurs when the sampling start condition is satisfied. The event is nullified when the
sampling conversion start condition is “software”.

- ”Sampling stop condition satisfied” event
This event occurs whenever the sampling stop condition is met if the number of repetitions has been
set.

- ”End of device operation” event
This event occurs when the analog output operation is terminated.

- "Specified number of output samples complete" event
This event occurs when DA conversion is executed for the specified number of times. When the
memory type is FIFO, the event occurs only once during sampling. When the memory type is
RING, the event occurs as many times as the number of repetitions.

- Sampling clock error event
This event occurs when conversion stops as an error occurs due to a sampling clock period that is
too short.

- DA conversion error event
This event occurs when the analog output operation stops upon detection of a device malfunction by
the driver.

Starting/Stopping Operation

Analog output operation is started by a software command (the analog output start command).
Similarly, you can stop analog output at any time using a software command (the analog output stop
command).

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Monitoring the Status

You can use a software command to check the status of analog output operation and of the output data
stored in memory.

Status
The current state of the device can be checked by obtaining the device status.

The following types of device status are available:

- Analog output operating
This status remains ON, after the board performs the analog output start command until the analog
output operation is stopped.

- Waiting for start trigger
This status remains ON, after the board performs the analog output start command until the
sampling start condition is satisfied, if the sampling start condition is an external trigger. The
status is set to OFF when the external trigger is input to start sampling.
This status is set to ON whenever the board enters the conversion start wait status even when
repeated operation has been set.

- Specified number of data items already output

- Sampling clock error
This error occurs when the analog output operation stops as the sampling clock cycle is too short.

- DA conversion error
This status is turned on when the analog output operation stops upon detection of a device
malfunction by the driver.

Sampling count
The number of sampled items of output data transferred from in memory can be obtained by the

software command.

Repeat
The current repeat count can be obtained by the software command.

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Reset

Various states can be reset by executing the following reset commands:

All reset
This command resets the entire device, thereby initializing the device.

Status
This command resets the sampling clock error status and AD conversion error status.

Memory
This command resets the following memory related states.

- Resets the conversion data in memory.

- Resets the output sampling count.

- Resets the repeat count to 0.

- Resets the status information for the specified data save count.

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5. About Software

CD-ROM Directory Structure

\
|– Autorun.exe Installer Main Window

| Readmej.html Version information on each driver (Japanese)
| Readmeu.html Version information on each driver (English)

.

.
|–––APIPAC Each installer
| |––AIO
| | |––DISK1
| | |––DISK2
| | |––……
| | |––DISKN
| |––AioWdm
| |––CNT
| |––DIO
| |––……

.

.
| ––HELP HELP file
| |––Aio
| |––Cnt
| |––……

.

.
| ––INF Each INF file for OS
| |––WDM
| |––Win2000
| |––Win95

.

.
|––linux Linux driver file
| |––cnt
| |––dio
| |––……

.

.
| ––Readme Readme file for each driver

.

.
| ––Release Driver file on each API-TOOL
| |––API_NT (For creation of a user-specific install program)
| |––API_W95

.

.
| ––UsersGuide Hardware User's Guide(PDF files)

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About Software for Windows

The bundled CD-ROM “Driver library API-PAC(W32)” contains the functions that provide the
following features:

- Analog input or output through arbitrary channels

- Analog input at arbitrary intervals using the internal or external sampling clock

- Simultaneous monitoring of the termination of analog input sampling, buffer memory usage, and
interrupt events s uch as occurrences of errors

- Driver option check using a demo driver even without the board installed

For details, refer to the help file. The help file provides various items of information such as “Function
Reference”, “Sample Programs” and “Q&A”. Use them for program development and
troubleshooting.

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When using the API-AIO(WDM)

Accessing the Help File

(1) Click on the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar.
(2) From the Start Menu, select “Programs” – “CONTEC API-PAC(W32)” – “AIOWDM” –

“API-AIO(WDM) HELP” to display help information.

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Using Sample Programs

Sample programs are provided for each of the basic operations. You can use these to check the
operation of the board and as a reference when writing your own programs.

To use the sample programs, specify the device name in the property page for the program.
The sample programs are stored in \Program Files\CONTEC\API-PAC(W32)\AIOWDM\Samples.

Running a Sample Program
(1) Click on the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar.
(2) From the Start Menu, select “Programs” – “CONTEC API-PAC(W32)” – “AIOWDM” –

“SAMPLE…”.

(3) A sample program is invoked.

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ple Programs - Examples

Sam
Analog input

- SingleAi Perform single analog input from specified channel

- MultiAi Perform single analog input from multiple channels

- Ai Perform standard analog input using a FIFO buffer

- AiPoll Perform standard analog input by polling

- AiEx Perform analog input for multiple channels using a FIFO buffer

- AiLong Perform long-duration analog input using a FIFO buffer

- AiExt Perform analog input using an external clock

- AiTrg Perform analog input using an external trigger to start and stop operation

- AiLevel1 Use a level trigger to start analog input

- AiLevel2 Use a level trigger to stop analog input

- Ai2 Perform standard analog input using more than one board

Analog output

- SingleAo Perform single analog output from specified channel

- MultiAo Perform single analog output from multiple channels

- Ao Perform standard analog output using a FIFO buffer

- AoPoll Perform standard analog output by polling

- AoEx Perform analog output for multiple channels using a FIFO buffer

- AoLong Perform long-duration analog output using a FIFO buffer

- AoExt Perform analog output using an external clock

- AoRing Perform continuous analog output using a ring buffer

- AoTrg Perform analog output using an external trigger to start and stop operation

- Ao2 Perform standard analog output using more than one board

Digital input/output

- DioBit Perform digital I/O using bit values

- DioByte Perform digital I/O using port values

* Sample programs executable vary with the functions of boards in use.

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(

)

Usage of Utility Program

Program for Measurement of Function Execution Speed
The execution time of some main functions can be measured in a function execution speed measurement

program. To use a function execution speed measurement program, click the [execution time
measurement] button in the diagnostic program.

CAUTION

Even if this product is installed, the displayed board name is “DAI16-4C(PCI)".

There is no problem in operation even if the board name is displayed as “DAI16-4C(PCI)".

Procedure
(1) Chose the measure device from device list.
(2) Click the button written with the function name to measure the execution speed of the function.

Please choose from a list the number of channels used for conversion in function AioMultiAi and
AioMultiAo. Input the transmission data size in function AioGetAiSamplingData and
AioSetAoSamplingData. The transmission data is set by unit of kByte.

(3) End the application with an [end] button.

* The name of the board
you have just added is
displayed.

- DAI16-4C

PCI

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(

)

log Output Measurement Tool

Ana
It is an analog output measurement utility to carry out infinity sample in the FIFO memory. Once the

conversion data of memory accumulates to a certain quantity, the event occurs and new output data is
added. Data in the FIFO memory can be confirmed visually.

* The name of the board
you have just added is
displayed.

- DAI16-4C

CAUTION

- Even if this product is installed, the displayed board name is “DAI16-4C(PCI)".
There is no problem in operation even if the board name is displayed as “DAI16-4C(PCI)".

- This program is made with Visual Basic. Therefore, it is not possible to execute it as it is in
the environment in which Visual Basic is not installed. The program can be used by
executing the following setup below the folder that installs the API-AIO(WDM).

AIOWDM\Utility\AoSpec\setup.exe

PCI

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ocedure

Pr
(1) Chose the device name of the device to be used from the upper left combo box, and click the setting

(2) The conversion conditions are set on the screen of the setting analog output.

Once an output is done at the sampling frequency specified as data setting sampling frequency, an

(3) Start the measurement with measurement start button. The various states during the conversion

The number of the samplings in FIFO is :

Event generation sampling frequency :

Adding sampling frequency :

Measurement may stop by the following errors.
Sampling clock error :

(4) Click the “stop” button, and measurement stops.

button.

event occurs and data will be added. Click the OK button to finish setting the conditions, and
returns to former screen.

are displayed.

It is conversion data set in the memory. This can be visually checked in a "memory image".

When the number of unoutput sampling in FIFO reaches this frequency, the event generates.

It is the number of samplings of output data to b e add e d du ring th e ev en t.

It means that the conversion speed is too fast and the driver processing is not in time when
converting at the internal clock.
The cycle of the clock is too fast when converting it at the external clock. Moreover, the cause by
noise etc. is also concerned.

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When using the API-AIO(98/PC)

Accessing the Help File

(1) Click on the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar.
(2) From the Start Menu, select “Programs” – “CONTEC API-PAC(W32)” – “Aio” –

“API-AIO HELP” to display help information.

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Using Sample Programs

Sample programs have been prepared for specific basic applications.
To use each sample program, enter its device name set by API-TOOL Configuration.

Use these sample programs as references for program development and operation check.
The sample programs are stored in \Program Files\CONTEC\API-PAC(W32)\Aio\Samples.

Running a Sample Program
(1) Click on the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar.
(2) From the Start Menu, select “Programs” – “CONTEC API-PAC(W32)” – “Aio” – “SAMPLE…”.
(3) A sample program is invoked.

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ple Programs - Examples

Sam
Analog input

- AI : Uses AioInp to convert an analog signal only once and display th e data.

- AIBack : Uses AioInpBack to perform memory-less board analog input.

- AIMemory : Uses AioInpBdMem to perform continuous conversion and AioReadBuf to

acquire data from board memory (an example of using an external clock).

- AIInt : Infinite sampling example that uses AioInpBdMem for half/full interrupts and

AioReadBuf to acquire data at interrupt events.

- AITimer : Infinite sampling example that uses AioInpBdMem to perform continuous

- AISync : Sample that uses AioInpBdMem and AioDO to perform simultaneous sampling of

- AioInp : Sample console application that uses AioOpenEx and AioInp.

Analog output

- AO : Uses AioOut to perform analog output once.

- AOBack : Uses AioOutBack to perform analog output at fixed intervals.

- AioOut : Sample console application that uses AioOpenEx and AioOut.

Digital input and output

- DIO : Uses AioDO and AioDI to perform digital input/output.

Counter

- Timer : Sample program using a timer. It uses the counter function to measure the lapse

- Counter : Sample program using a counter. It uses the counter function to count external

The following sample program in Visual Basic is available.

- ANALOG : Versatile sample program using AioInp, AioInpBack, AioInpBdMem, AioOut,

* Sample programs executable vary with the functions of boards in use.

conversion and AioReadBuf to acquire data at system timer events.

two memory-mounted boards.

of time.

pulses.

AioOutBack, AioDO, and AioDI.

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Using the Utility Program

Operation Check Tool
This program is a comprehensive operation check tool that can use all the features of the AioOpen,

AioClose, AioSetRangeAioInp, AioInpBack, AioInpBdMem, AioOut, AioOutBack, AioDo, and AioDi
functions.

Invoke the tool by selecting the Start Menu – “CONTEC API-PAC(W32)” – “AIO” –
“SAMPLE Analog”.

[Main screen]

Ai

oInp : Simple analog input

AioInpBack : Analog input for non

Memory-Board
AioInpBdMem : Analog input for Memory-Board
AioOut : Simple analog output
AioOutBack : Analog output in background
AioDi/AioDo : Digital input and output

log input]

[Ana

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[

Analog output]

[Digital input and output]

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Uninstalling the Driver Libraries

To uninstall API-PAC(W32), follow the procedure below.
(1) Click on the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar. From the Start Menu, select “Settings” –

“Control Panel”.
(2) Double-click on “Add/Remove Programs” in the Control Panel.
(3) If the API-AIO(WDM), select “CONTEC API-AIO(WDM) driver” and

“CONTEC API-AIO(WDM) VerX.XX (Development)” from the displayed application.

If the API-AIO(98/PC), select “CONTEC API-AIO(98/PC)xx VerX.XX (Development) and

“CONTEC API-AIO(98/PC)xx VerX.XX (Runtime)”

Click on the [Change/Remove] button. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the function

libraries.

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About Software for Linux

The Linux version of analog I/O function driver, API-AIO(LNX), provides functions that execute the
following features:

- The analog input/output of a specified channel can be done.

- It is possible to operate as a set parameter to the analog input/output board is preserved by the
default value, and the setting of the parameter doesn't exist.

For details, refer to the help file. The help file provides various items of information such as “Function
Reference”, “Sample Programs”, and “FAQs”. Use them for program development and
troubleshooting.

Driver Software Install Procedure

The Linux version for digital I/O driver, API-AIO(LNX), is supplied as a compressed file
/linux/aio/caioXXX.tgz on the bundled API-PAC(W32)CD-ROM. (Note: XXX represents the driver
version.)

Mount the CD-ROM as shown below, copy the file to an arbitrary directory, and decompress the file to
install the driver.

For details on using the driver, refer to readme.txt and the help file in HTML format extracted by
installation.

To install the driver, log in as a superuser.

Decompression and setup procedure

# cd
# mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom Mount the CD-ROM.
# cp /mnt/cdrom/linux/aio/caioXXX.tgz ./ Copy the compressed file.
# tar xvfz caioXXX.tgz Decompress the compressed file.

................

# cd contec/caio
# make
Compile the file.

................

# make install Install.

................

# cd config
# ./config Set up the board to be used.

..... Set as follows.........

# ./contec_aio_start.sh Start the driver.
# cd

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Accessing the Help File

(1) Invoke a web browser in your X-Window environment.
(2) In the browser, open diohelp.htm in the contec/caio/help directory.

Using Sample Programs

Sample programs have been prepared for specific basic applications.
Sample programs for each language are contained in the contec/caio/samples directory. For compiling
them, refer to the manual for the desired language.

Uninstalling the driver

To uninstall the driver, use the uninstall shell script contained in the contec/caio directory. For details,
check the contents of the script.

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6. About Hardware

This chapter provides hardware specifications and hardware-related supplementary information.

For detailed technical information

For further detailed technical information (“Technical Reference” including the information such as an
I/O map, configuration register, etc.), visit the Contec's web site (http://www.contec.com/support/) to
call for it.

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Hardware specification

Table 6.1. Specification

Item

Analog Output

Isolated specification

Number of output channels
Output range Bipolar ±10V, Unipolar 0 - +10V

Absolute max. output current

Load register (Max.)

Output impedance

Resolution

Non-Linearity error *1

Conversion speed

Voltage output control relay AQY221N2SX (Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.) or equivalent to it
Sampling clock Internal sampling clock : 20,000 - 1,073,741,824,000nsec (Can be set in 250n sec units)

Programmable timer

Setting frequency

Timer output signal

External trigger input

External trigger input signal

Status

I/O address 32 ports boundary

Interrupt level 1 point

Isolation voltage 500Vrms

Power consumption +5VDC 2400mA (Max.)

Operating condition 0 - 50ºC, 10 - 90%RH (No condensation)

Bus specification PCI (32bit, 33MHz, Universal key shapes supported *2)

External dimensions (mm) 176.41(L) x 105.68(H)

Used connector 37-pin D-SUB connector [F(Male) type]

Weight 160g

*1 When the environment temperature is near 0ºC or 50ºC, the non-linearity error may become larger.

The error can be reduced by calibrating under the actual temperature conditions.

*2 The board requires +5V power supply from the expansion slot (it does not work in a +3.3V environment).

Isolated independently

4ch

0 - 20mA (Jumper setting by channel)

±5mA (Voltage output) ±10V, 0 - +10V

 (Current output)

500

or less (Voltage output)

10

16bit

±5LSB (±10V, 0 - +10V), ±15LSB (0 - 20mA)

 sec (Max.)

20

External sampling clock : opto-coupler isolated input
(corresponding to current sink output)

500 - 1,073,741,824,000nsec (Can be set in 250n sec units)

Opto-coupler isolated open collector output (current sink type)

Opto-coupler isolated input (corresponding to sink output)

Trigger input, trigger input overrun

DCLC-J37SAF-20L9E [mfd.by JAE] equivalent to it

Board dimension

176 .41( L)

Specification

1 05.68 (H )

[mm]

The stan dard outside dimension (L) is th e d istance from the en d
of the board t o t he ou ter surfa ce of the s lot cover.

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Block Diagram

Figure 6.1 is a circuit block diagram of this board.

Plus Common

External Trigger Input

Timer O utput

External Sampling Clock Input

Settling Busy Output

Minus Common

External

Tri gge r Inp ut

Control

Optocoupler

Optocoupler

Optocoupler

Optocoupler

Programmable

Timer

Control

PCI bus I/F

Sampling

Control

FIFO

Memory

Figure 6.1. Block Diagram

Optocoupler

DC/DC

Converter

Optocoupler

DC/DC

Converter

Optocoupler

DC/DC

Converter

Optocoupler

DC/DC

Converter

D/A

Converter

D/A

Converter

D/A

Converter

D/A

Converter

MOS FET

Relay

V/I Converter

MOS FET

Relay

V/I Converter

MOS FET

Relay

V/I Converter

MOS FET

Relay

V/I Converter

Vol ta ge Ou tpu t 3

Current Output 3

Analog Ground 3

Voltage Output 2

Current Output 2

CN1

Analog Ground 2

Voltage Output 1

Current Output 1

Analog Ground 1

Voltage Output 0

Current Output 0

Analog Ground 0

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Timing of Sampling Control Signals

Signal spec of external sampling cl ock, external trigger input

Extternal Smapling
Clock Input

External Trigger Input

t

SFT

t

HFT

Figure 6.2. Signal spec of external sampling clock, external trigger input

Table 6.2. Details on each part

Parameter Symbol Min.

Input circuit OFFSetup time of ON tSFT 2.5 sec

Input circuit OFFHold time of ON tHFT 2.5 sec

Input circuit ONSetup time of OFF tSRT 2.5 sec

Input circuit ONHold time of OFF tHRT 2.5 sec

Timing of external trigger input and input status

t

DELAY

External Trigger Input

External trigger input status

Figure 6.3. Timing of external trigger input and input status

Table 6.3. Details on each part

Symbol Min.

Delay time tDELAY 5 sec

t

SRT

t

HRT

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Timing of external sampling clock and “Settling Busy Output”

DI

t

External Sampling
Clock Input

DA conversion operating

tWS

Settling Busy Output

DO

t

DO

t

Figure 6.4. Timing of external sampling clock and “Settling Busy Output”

Table 6.4. Details on each part

Input delay me ti

Settling time

Output delay time

Symbol

tDI 5

tWS ---

Min. Max.

 sec ---

 c  se

 se ---

2.5 c tDO

Timing of “Timer Output”

t

PW

Programmable timer count up

Timer Output

Figure 6.5. Timing of “Timer Output”

Table 6.5. Details on each part

S

Pulse width when Count up occurs tPW --- 2.5 sec

Output delay time 1 tDO1 2. c5 se ---

Output delay time 2 tDO2 2.5 sec ---

Output pulse width tPWO --- ---

* External power supply : 24V, Load g : 25ºC on ting th 510

in when c nec e

t

DO1

t

PWO

ymbol Min. Average

Reference

value

---

---

---

3

 sec

t

DO2

*

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About Calibration

This board is calibrated before shipment.
Contact your retailer if the board does not provide its prescribed performance.

Difference from AO-1604CI2-PCI and DAI16-4C(PCI)

This product is a successor of the previous model AO-1604CI2-PCI and DAI16-4C(PCI).
So you can use the same operating procedures as AO-1604CI2-PCI and DAI16-4C(PCI).

AO-1604CI3-PCI AO-1604CI2-PCI DAI16-4C(PCI)

About the display
of the mounted
board name
Environmental
support
Appearance

DAI16-4C(PCI) *1 DAI16-4C(PCI) *1 DAI16-4C(PCI)

Product for RoHS
instruction

Product for RoHS
instruction

Lead decrease product

External

ions (m

dimens

*1 uct is installed, the displayed board name is “DAI16-4C(PCI)".

: Even if this prod

There is no problem in operation even if the board name is displayed as “DAI16-4C(

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