Meilhaus Electronic ME-94 PCI, ME-95 PCI, ME-94 cPCI, ME-95 cPCI, ME-96 PCI User Manual
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Meilhaus Electronic Manual
ME-94, ME-95, ME-96 6.0E
(PCI- and CompactPCI-Versions)
Opto-Isolated Digital-I/O Boards
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Manual ME-94, ME-95, ME96
Revision 6.0
Revised: 2018-06-07
Meilhaus Electronic GmbH
Am Sonnenlicht 2
D-82239 Alling bei München
Germany
www.meilhaus.de
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Content
1 Introduction ........................................................... 4
1.1 Important Notes ............................................................... 4
1.1.1 Use in Accordance with the Requirements ....................... 4
1.1.2 Improper Application ...................................................... 5
1.1.3 Unforeseeable Misapplications ........................................ 5
1.2 Package Contents ............................................................. 6
1.3 Features .......................................................................... 6
1.4 System Requirements ....................................................... 7
1.5 Software Support ............................................................. 7
2 Starting up ............................................................ 8
2.1 Software Installation ......................................................... 8
2.2 Test Program .................................................................... 8
3 Hardware .............................................................. 9
3.1 Block Diagrams ................................................................. 9
3.2 Digital I/O ....................................................................... 10
3.2.1 External Power Supply.................................................. 10
3.2.2 Opto-Isolated Inputs .................................................... 10
3.2.3 Opto-Isolated Outputs ................................................. 11
4 Programming ....................................................... 12
5 Appendix ............................................................. 14
A Specification .......................................................................... 14
B Pinout ................................................................................... 16
B1 ME-94........................................................................... 16
B2 ME-95........................................................................... 17
B3 ME-96........................................................................... 18
B4 External Power Connector ............................................... 19
C Accessories ........................................................................... 20
D Technical Questions ................................................................ 21
D1 Hotline ........................................................................... 21
E Index ..................................................................................... 22
1 Introduction
Valued customer,
Thank you for purchasing this device from Meilhaus Electronic. You
have chosen an innovative high technology product that left our
premises in a fully functional and new condition.
Please take the time to carefully examine the contents of the
package for any loss or damage that may have occurred during
shipping. If there are any items missing or if an item is damaged,
please contact us immediately.
Before installing the board in your computer, we recommend you
read this manual carefully, especially the chapter describing board
installation.
The descriptions in this manual concern PCI- and CompactPCIversions of the ME-94, ME-95, ME-96 series, if not otherwise
noted.
1.1 Important Notes
1.1.1 Use in Accordance with the Requirements
The PC-boards of the ME-series are designed for acquisition and
output of analog and digital signals with a PC. Depending on type
install the models of the ME-series into:
a free PCI-slot (PCIe versions) or
a free CompactPCI-slot (3 HE cPCI versions).
For information on how to install a plug-in board or connect a USB
device, please read the manual of your PC.
Please note the instructions and specifications as presented in
this manual (Appendix A, Specifications):
Please ensure sufficient heat dissipation for the board within
the PC housing.
All unused inputs should be connected to the ground reference
of the appropriate functional section. This avoids cross talk
between the input lines.
The opto-isolated inputs and outputs achieve an electrical
isolation of the application relative to PC ground.
Note that the computer must be powered up prior to
connecting signals by the external wiring of the board.
As a basic principle, all connections to the board should only be
made or removed in a powered-down state of all components.
Ensure that no static discharge occurs while handling the
board or while connecting/disconnecting the external cable.
Ensure that the connection cable is properly connected. It
must be seated firmly on the D-Sub connector and must be
tightened with both screws, otherwise proper operation of the
board cannot be guaranteed.
1.1.2 Improper Application
PC plug-in boards for the PCI- or CompactPCI-bus may not be taken
into operation outside of the PC. Never connect the devices with
voltage-carrying parts, especially not with mains voltage.
Make sure that no contact with voltage-carrying parts can happen
by the external wiring of the device. As a basic principle, all
connections should only be made or removed in a powered-down
state.
1.1.3 Unforeseeable Misapplications
The device is not suitable to be used as a children’s toy, in the
household or under unfavourable environmental conditions (e.g. in
the open). Appropriate precautions to avoid any unforeseeable
misapplication must be taken by the user.
1.2 Package Contents
We take great care to ensure your delivery is complete.
Nonetheless, please check the list enclosed to verify the contents
of your delivery. You should find included:
Opto-isolated digital-I/O board (depending on the package of the
PCI or cPCI board of ME-94, ME-95 or ME-96)
Manual in PDF format on CD-ROM
Driver software on CD-ROM
For the PCI versions only: DIN-connector sourcing the
optocoupler’s power
ME-94 and ME-95: one DB25 female connector
ME-96: two DB15 female connectors
1.3 Features
Model Overview
Model
IRQ
Inputs
Outputs
ME-94 PCI
ME-94 cPCI
*
16 opto-isolated** (24 V)
ME-95 PCI
ME-95 cPCI
*
-
16 opto-isolated (24 V)
ME-96 PCI
ME-96 cPCI
*
8 opto-isolated** (24 V)
8 opto-isolated (24 V)
* The interrupt function is not supported by the ME-iDS.
** Input port PC is not supported by ME-iDS.
The ME-9x board family includes opto-isolated digital-I/O boards for
the PCI- and cPCI-bus. The same boards on different buses are
functionally equivalent, pin-compatible, and software-compatible.
The electrical isolation on the boards prevents interference and
high voltages (e.g. voltage peaks on the ground lines) from reaching
the PC electronics. The inputs have been designed for a voltage of
typical 24 V used in control engineering.
Using the ME-iDS you can program the ME-9x series for simple input/output operations.
ME-94: 2 x 8-bit input ports.
ME-95: 2 x 8-bit output ports.
ME-96: 1 x 8-bit input ports, 1 x 8-bit output port.
1.4 System Requirements
The ME-series may be installed into any PC (Intel® Pentium®
processor) with a free standard PCI- and CompactPCI-slot (32 bit,
33 MHz, 5 V). The board is supported by the Meilhaus Electronic
Intelligent Driver System (ME-iDS).
1.5 Software Support
The ME-series is supported by the Meilhaus Electronic Intelligent
Driver System (ME-iDS). The ME-iDS is a unique driver system
covering different devices and operating systems. It supports
Windows XP/Vista and Windows 7, 8.1, 10 and contains a universal
function library (API) for all common programming languages.
A detailed description of the functions can be found in the ME-iDS
manual on the CD/DVD enclosed.
Please also note the corresponding README-files.
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