User`s guide

2 QUICK START & INSTALLATION
The installation and operation of all three of the PCI-DIO24 series boards is very
similar. Throughout this manual we use PCI-DIO24 as a generic designation for the
PCI-DIO24, PCI-DIO24H, PCI-DIO24H/CTR3. When required due to the differ-
ences in the boards, the specific board name is used.
The PCI-DIO24 boards are easy to use. This quick start procedure will help you
quickly and easily setup, install and test your board. We assume you already know
how to open the PC and install expansion boards. If you are unfamiliar or uncomfort-
able with board installation, please refer to your computer’s documentation.
2.1 WINDOWS 95, 98 & NT
The PCI-DIO24 board is completely plug and play. Simply follow the steps shown
below to install your PCI-DIO24 hardware
1. Turn your computer off, unplug it, open it up and insert the PCI-DIO24
into any available PCI slot.
2. Close your computer up, plug it back in and turn it on.
3. Windows 95 will automatically detect the board as it starts up. If the board’s
configuration file is already on the system, it will load without user interaction. If the
configuration file is not detected, you will be prompted to insert the disk containing it.
The required file is on the InstaCal disk or CD you received with your board. The
required file(s) will then be automatically loaded and the PCI board will appear in the
Device Manager under DAS components.
4. Insert the InstaCal disk or CD (if it’s not already in an appropriate drive) and
run the SETUP.EXE program.
You will then be prompted for additional information. Follow the instructions and if
possible accept the defaults. If this is your first installation, we urge you to accept the
defaults. It will be easier to assist you in the event of trouble with default settings.
If you have purchased the Universal Library programmers library, the SETUP.EXE
program will install all the software required to run the PCI-DIO24 as well as Univer-
salLibrary programming language support. Please be sure to select the 32-bit version
of the library when prompted.
When you have completed this part of the installation, please proceed to section “2.3,
Run InstaCal”.
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Logic Levels
Input low voltage 0.8V max
Input high voltage 2.0V min
Output low voltage 0.4V max
Output high voltage 3.0V min
Power consumption
+5V Operating 635 mA typical, 990 mA max
Environmental
Operating temperature range 0 to 50°C
Storage temperature range -20 to 70°C
Humidity 0 to 90% non-condensing
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