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Table of Contents
About this User's Guide .......................................................................................................................v
What you will learn from this user's guide .........................................................................................................v
Conventions in this user's guide........................................................................................................................................ v
Where to find more information........................................................................................................................vi
Chapter 1
Introducing the PCI-CTR05 .............................................................................................................. 1-1
Unpacking the board....................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Installing the software .................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Installing the hardware ................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Connecting the board for I/O operations ........................................................................................................ 2-3
Connectors, cables – main I/O connector....................................................................................................................... 2-3
Field wiring, signal termination and conditioning ......................................................................................................... 2-5
Chapter 3
Programming and software applications ....................................................................................... 3-1
Programming languages ................................................................................................................................. 3-1
Digital input / output....................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Power consumption ........................................................................................................................................ 4-3
Main connector and pin out............................................................................................................................ 4-3
This user's guide explains how to install, configure, and use the PCI-CTR05 so that you get the most out
of it’s counter features.
This user's guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support
resources.
Conventions in this user's guide
For more information on …
Text presented in a box signifies additional information and helpful hints related to the subject matter you
are reading.
Caution! Shaded caution statements present information to help you avoid injuring yourself and
others, damaging your hardware, or losing your data.
<#:#>
bold text Bold text is used for the names of objects on the screen, such as buttons, text boxes, and check
italic text
Angle brackets that enclose numbers separated by a colon signify a range of numbers, such those
assigned to registers, bit settings, etc.
boxes. For example:
1. Insert the disk or CD and click the OK button.
Italic text is used for the names of manuals and help topic titles, and to emphasize a word or phrase.
For example:
The InstaCal installation procedure is explained in the Quick Start Guide.
Never touch the exposed pins or circuit connections on the board.
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PCI-CTR05 User's Guide About this User's Guide
Where to find more information
The following electronic documents provide helpful information relevant to the operation of the PCICTR05.
MCC's Specifications: PCI-CTR05 (the PDF version of Chapter 4 in this guide)is available on our
web site at www.mccdaq.com/pdfs/pci-ctr05r3.pdf.
Rev 2 hardware specifications
The specifications for hardware up to revision 2 are available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/pdfs/pci-ctr05.pdf.
MCC's Register Map for the PCI-CTR05 is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/registermaps/RegMapPCI-CTR05.pdf
Software-Quick-Start.pdf.
MCC's Guide to Signal Connections is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf
.
MCC's Universal Library User's Guide is available on our web site at
MCC's Universal Library Function Reference is available on our web site at
MCC's Universal Library for LabVIEW
™
User’s Guide is available on our web site at
.
.
.
.
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Chapter 1
Introducing the PCI-CTR05
The PCI-CTR05 is a high-performance, low-cost counter/timer board for PCI bus-compatible computers.
The PCI-CTR05 is based on the 9513 counter/timer device. The PCI-CTR05 has one 9513 counter/timer
device. The 9513 device has five independent 16-bit counters (65,536 counts). Each counter has an input
source, count register, load register, hold register, alarm register, output, and gate associated with each
counter.
The 9513 is software-programmable for event counting, pulse and frequency measurement, alarm
comparisons, and other input functions. The 9513 can generate frequencies with either complex duty
cycles, or with one-shot and continuous-output modes. You can chain up to five 9513 counters together
using software to enable a 32-, 48-, 64-, or 80-bit counter that does not require hardware connections. The
gate source and gating functions are software-programmable.
An eight-bit, high-current digital output port provides logic-level control, and can be used to switch solid
state relays. An eight-bit digital input port can be used to sense contact closures and other TTL level
signals. The PCI-CTR05 also provides access to the PCI bus interrupt assigned to the board.
The PCI-CTR05 board (rev. 3 and later) is compatible with either 3.3 V or 5 V PCI signaling
environments.
Compatibility with 3.3 V signaling only applies to boards at hardware revision 3 and later
Hardware revisions up to rev 2 support 5 V PCI signaling environments only.
.
Software features
The following software ships with the PCI-CTR05 free of charge.
InstaCal installation, calibration, test, and data logger utility
TracerDAQ
SoftWIRE
For information on the features of InstaCal, TracerDAQ, and SoftWIRE, refer to the Quick Start Guide
that shipped with the PCI-CTR05.
™
suite of virtual instruments
®
for Visual Studio® .NET graphical programming (evaluation version)
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Block diagram
The block diagram shown here illustrates the functionality of the PCI-CTR05.
AMD9513 (equivalent)
Input Clock0
Gate0
Output Clock0
Input Clock1
Gate1
Output Clock1
Input Clock2
Gate2
Output Clock2
Input Clock3
Gate3
Output Clock3
Input Clock4
Gate4
Output Clock4
Input (7:0)
16-bit counters
Counter 0
Counter 1
Counter 2
Counter 3
Counter 4
Digital I/O
Output
Port
Input
Port
Control
1.0/1.67/3.3/5.0 MHz
Control
Control
Bus
Controller FPGA and Logic
Control
Registers
Decode/Statu s
Clock
Divider
Int
Ctl
Clock Select
1.0/1.67/3.3/5.0 MHz
EXT_INT_EN
EXT_INT
10
MHz
Oscillator
Bus
Timing
Local Bus
Boot
EEPROM
PCI
Controller
BADR1
BADR2
Interr upt
Clock Select
PCI Bus (5V/3.3V, Universal 32-Bit, 33 MHz)
Figure 1-1. PCI-CTR05 functional block diagram
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Installing the PCI-CTR05
What comes with your PCI-CTR05 shipment?
As you unpack your board, make sure that the following components are included.
Hardware
PCI-CTR05
Chapter 2
Software
The Measurement Computing Data Acquisition Software CD contains the following software:
InstaCal installation, calibration, and test utility
TracerDAQ suite of virtual instruments
SoftWIRE for VS .NET (evaluation version)
Documentation
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Optional components
If you ordered any of the following products with your board, they should be included with your
shipment.
Cables
C37FF-x
Signal termination and conditioning accessories
MCC provides signal termination and signal conditioning products for use with the PCI-CTR05. Refer to
Field wiring, signal termination and conditioning
C37FFS-x
for a complete list of compatible accessory products.
Unpacking the board
The PCI-CTR05 board is shipped in an antistatic container to prevent damage by an electrostatic
discharge. To avoid such damage, perform the following procedure when unpacking and handling your
board:
1.
Before opening the antistatic container, ground yourself with a wrist-grounding strap or by holding
onto a grounded object (such as the computer chassis).
2.
Touch the antistatic container to the computer chassis before removing the board from the container.
3.
Remove the board from the container. Never touch the exposed pins or circuit connections on the
board.
If your board is damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by phone, fax, or
e-mail. For international customers, contact your local distributor where you purchased the PCI-CTR05.
Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
Email: techsupport@measurementcomputing.com
Installing the software
Install the software included with your board before you install the hardware. Installing the software first
ensures that the information required for proper board detection is installed and available at boot up.
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the Measurement Computing Data Acquisition Software CD. This booklet is available in PDF at
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Installing the hardware
The PCI-CTR05 board is completely plug-and-play, with no switches or jumpers to set. Configuration is
controlled by your system's BIOS. To install your board, follow the steps below.
Install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board
The driver needed to run your board is installed with the MCC DAQ software. Therefore, you need to
install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for
instructions on installing the software.
1.
Turn your computer off, open it up, and insert your board into an available PCI slot.
2.
Close your computer and turn it on.
If you are using an operating system with support for plug-and-play (such as Windows 2000 or
Windows XP), a dialog box pops up as the system loads indicating that new hardware has been
detected. If the information file for this board is not already loaded onto your PC, you will be
prompted for the disk containing this file. The MCC DAQ software contains this file. If required,
insert the Measurement Computing Data Acquisition Software CD and click
3.
To test your installation and configure your board, run the InstaCal utility installed in the previous
section. Refer to the Quick Start Guide that came with your board for information on how to initially
set up and load InstaCal.
OK.
Connecting the board for I/O operations
Connectors, cables – main I/O connector
Table 2-1
Connector type 37-pin shielded D-type, right angle (J1 – see )
The board connector is a male, 37-pin D-type connector (J1). Digital input, digital output, interrupt, and
signals from the 9513 are all accessible on this connector.
lists the board connectors, applicable cables and compatible accessory boards.
For general information regarding digital I/O techniques, including signal conditioning and low pass
filters, refer to the Guide to Signal Connections. This document is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf).
19
The red stripe
1
20
37
identifies pin # 1
19
1
20
37
Figure 2-2. C37FF-x cable
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19
1
20
37
Figure 2-3. C37FFS-x cable
19
1
20
37
Field wiring, signal termination and conditioning
You can use the following MCC screw terminal boards with the PCI-CTR05 board using the C37FF-x or
C37FFS-x cable.
SCB37 — 37-conductor, shielded signal connection/screw terminal box that provides two
independent 37-pin connections. Details on this product are available at
Many packaged application programs, such as SoftWIRE, Labtech Notebook™, and HP-VEE™, now
have drivers for your board. If the package you own does not have drivers for your board, please fax or email the package name and the revision number from the install disks. We will research the package for
you and advise how to obtain drivers.
Some application drivers are included with the Universal Library package, but not with the application
package. If you have purchased an application package directly from the software vendor, you may need
to purchase our Universal Library and drivers. Please contact us by phone, fax or e-mail:
or any other language, please refer to the Universal Library User's
).
Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
Email: techsupport@measurementcomputing.com
Register-level programming
We recommend that you use the Universal Library or one of the packaged application programs
mentioned above for controlling your board. Only experienced programmers should attempt register
level-programming.
If you must use register-level programming in your application, refer to the Register Map for the PCI-CTR05. This document is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/registermaps/RegMapPCI-
CTR05.pdf.
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Chapter 4
Specifications
Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design.
The counter frequency sources and 3.3 V compatibility apply to hardware manufactured
at revision 3 and later
The clock input frequency sources and compatibility with a 3.3 V signaling environment that are listed in
this specification apply to hardware built at revision 3 and later.
Digital input / output
Table 4-1. Digital I/O specifications
Digital type
Number of I/O 8 input, 8 output
Configuration 1 bank of 8 as output, 1 bank of 8 as strobed input
Input high voltage 2.0 V min, 7.0 V absolute max
Input low voltage 0.8 V max, –0.5 V absolute min
Output high voltage 3.94 volts min @ -24 mA (Vcc = 4.5 V)
Output low voltage 0.36 volts max @ 24 mA (Vcc = 4.5 V)
Data transfer Programmed I/O
Power-up / reset state Digital outputs reset to TTL low
Din strobe Active low latch enable input, internally pulled high through 10 KOhm resistor
Din strobe pulse width high/low 15 nS min
Data setup to Din strobe 5 nS min
Data hold from Din strobe 20 nS min
Discrete, 5V/TTL compatible
Output: 74ACT273
Input: 74LS373
Interrupt
Table 4-2. Interrupt specifications
Number of user interrupts One
PCI Interrupt PCI INTA# - mapped to IRQn via PCI BIOS at boot-time
Interrupt enables
Interrupt sources
External: IRQ ENABLE, active low, disabled by default through internal
resistor to TTL high) and programmable through PCI9030-AA60PI; 0 =
disabled, 1 = enabled (default)
External: IRQ IN, polarity programmable through PCI9030-AA60PI;
1 = active high, 0 = active low (default).
IRQ IN maps to PLX 9030 LINT1.
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PCI-CTR05 User's Guide Specifications
Counter
Refer to the CTS9513-2 data sheet for complete 9513 specifications and operating modes. The SAVE
command for the CTS9513 device does not behave predictably when using clocks which are not
synchronous with the logic timing. The CTS9513-2 data sheet is available on our web site at
Table 4-3. Counter specifications
Parameter Conditions
Counter type 9513
Configuration One 9513 device. Five up/down counters, 16 bits each.
Compatibility 5V/TTL
The 9513 device is programmable for:
Clock source Software selectable:
Gate: Software selectable source:
Output: Software selectable:
Osc Out Software selectable source:
Clock input frequency 6.8 MHz max (145 nS min period)
Terminal count of previous counter
X2 clock frequency scaler
External (default logic high):
Active high or low level or edge, counter 1 – 5 gate input
Active high level previous gate or next gate
All external gate signals (CTRxGATE) individually pulled up
through 10K resistors to +5V.
Internal:
Active high previous counter terminal count
No gating.
Always low
High pulse on terminal count
Low pulse on terminal count
Toggle on terminal count
Inactive, high impedance at user connector counter # output.
We, Measurement Computing Corporation, declare under sole responsibility that the product
PCI-CTR05 5-counter board for the PCI bus
Part Number Description
to which this declaration relates, meets the essential requirements, is in conformity with, and CE marking
has been applied according to the relevant EC Directives listed below using the relevant section of the
following EC standards and other informative documents:
EU EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: Essential requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
EN 55022 Class B (1995): Radiated and conducted emission requirements for information
technology equipment.
ENV 50204 (1995): Radio-frequency electromagnetic field immunity
EN 55024 (1998): EC generic immunity requirements.
EN 50082-1 (1997): EC generic immunity requirements.
EN 61000-4-2 (1995): Electrostatic discharge immunity.
EN 61000-4-3 (1997) ENV 50204 (1996): RF immunity.
EN 61000-4-4 (1995): Electric fast transient burst immunity.
EN 61000-4-5 (1995): Surge immunity.
EN 61000-4-6 (1996): Radio frequency common mode immunity.
EN 61000-4-8 (1994): Power frequency magnetic field immunity.
EN 61000-4-11 (1994): Voltage dip and interrupt immunity
Carl Haapaoja, Vice-President of Design Verification
Measurement Computing Corporation
16 Commerce Boulevard,
Middleboro, Massachusetts 02346
(508) 946-5100
Fax: (508) 946-9500
E-mail: info@mccdaq.com
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