
PCI-P16C16U Quick Start Guide ICP DAS CO., LTD.
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The shipping package includes the following items:
Note: For more details regarding the Card ID and Jumper settings, refer to the PCI-P16C16
Series User Manual.
English/Oct. 2015/Version 1.0
Software Utility CD
(V6.2 or later)
Quick Start Guide
(This Document)
CA-4002 D-Sub
Connector x 2
1. CN1 Connector
(See Section 5 Pin Assignments)
2. CN2 Connector
(See Section 5 Pin Assignments)
3. SW1: Card ID Switch
(The default setting is 0x0.)
4. JP1 ~ JP8, JP9 ~ JP16: Input
Signal Type Jumper
5. J1, J2: Set the Ground Isolation
Protection

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The UniDAQ driver supports Windows 2000 and 32/64-bit versions of Windows
XP/2003/2008/7/8. The driver installation package for PCI-FC16U board can be found on
the companion CD-ROM, or can be obtained from the ICP DAS FTP web site. The driver
is located at:
CD: \NAPDOS\PCI\UniDAQ\DLL\Driver
http://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/iocard/pci/napdos/pci/unidaq/dll/driver/
To install the UniDAQ driver, follow the procedure described below.
Step 1: Double-click the UniDAQ_Win_Setupxxx.exe icon to begin the installation
process.
Step 2: When the “Welcome to the ICP DAS UniDAQ Driver Setup Wizard” screen
is displayed, click the “Next>” button to start the installation.
Step 3: On the “Information” screen, verify that the DAQ card is included in the list of
supported devices, then click the “Next>” button.
Step 4: On the “Select Destination Location” screen, click the “Next>” button to install
the software in the default folder, C:\ICPDAS\UniDAQ.
Step 5: On the “Select Components” screen, verify that the DAQ Card is in the list of
device, and then click the “Next>” button to continue.
Step 6: On the “Select Additional Tasks” screen, click the “Next>” button.
Step 7: On the “Download Information” screen, click the “Next>” button
Step 8: Once the installation has completed, click “No, I will restart my computer later”,
and then click the “Finish” button.
Note: For detailed information about the driver installation, refer to Chapter 2 “Install
UniDAQ Driver DLL” of the UniDAQ SDK User Manual.
Installing the Windows Driver

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Step 1: Shut down and power off the computer.
Step 2: Remove all the covers from the computer.
Step 3: Select an unused PCI slot.
Step 4: Carefully insert the PCI-P16C16U board into the
PCI slot and secure the board in place.
Step 5: Replace the covers on the computer.
Step 6: Reconnect the power supply and power on the
computer.
Step 7: Once the computer reboots, follow any messages that may be displayed to
complete the Plug and Play installation procedure.
Step 8: Open the “Device Manager” in the Control Panel and verify that the
PCI-P16C16U board is listed correctly, as illustrated below.

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Extension Cable (CA-4037W):
Conversion from DB-40-pin to DB-37-pin

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Wiring for the Digital Input/Output Test:
Step 1: Connect the DN-37 to the CN1 connector on the board using the CA-3710 cable.
Step 2: Connect the CN1.OUT0 pin (Pin 1) to the CN1.DIA0 pin (Pin12).
Step 3: Connect the External Power Supply GND to the CN1.GND1 pin (Pin22) and
CN1.GND2 pin (Pin26).
Step 4: Connect the External Power Supply +24V to the CN1.Ext.Power1 pin (Pin20)
and CN1.DIB0 pin (Pin30).

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Execute the UniDAQ Utility Program:
Step 1: In Windows 7, click the “Start” button,
point to “All Programs”, and then click the
“ICPDAS” folder. Point to “UniDAQ
Development Kits”and then click the “UniDAQ
Utility” to execute the UniDAQ Utility Program.
Step 2: Confirm that the PCI-P16C16U board has
been successfully installed in the Host system.
Note that the device numbers start from 0.
Step 3: Click the “TEST” button to start the test.
Step 4: Check the results of the Digital Input/Output functions test.
1. Click the “Digital Output” tab.
2. Select “Port0” from the “Port Number” drop-down menu.
3. Check the checkboxes for channels 0.

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4. Click the “Digital Input” tab.
5. Select “Port0” from the “Port Number” drop-down menu.
6. The DI indicators will turn red when the corresponding DO channel 0 is ON.
PCI-P16C16U Series Board Product Page:
http://www.icpdas.com/root/product/solutions/pc_based_io_board/pci/pci-p16c16.html
DN-37, DB-665 and CA-3710 Product Pages (optional):
http://www.icpdas.com/root/product/solutions/pc_based_io_board/daughter_boards/dn
-37.html
http://www.icpdas.com/root/product/solutions/accessories/power_supply/dp-665.html
http://www.icpdas.com/products/Accessories/cable/cable_selection.htm
UniDAQ Documentation and Software:
CD:\NAPDOS\PCI\UniDAQ\
http://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/iocard/pci/napdos/pci/unidaq/