User manual

PCI-1241/1242 User Manual 4
1.3 Applications
• Precise X-Y-Z position control
• Precise rotation control
• Packaging and assembly equipment
• Machine control with up to 4 axes
• Semiconductor pick and place and testing equipment
• Other stepping motor and pulse/velocity-type servo motor applications
1.4 How to Get Started
Before you install your PCI-1241/1242 card, please make sure you have
the following necessary components:
• PCI-1241 or PCI-1242 motor control card
• PCI-1241/1242 User Manual
• Driver Software, Advantech PCI-1241/1242 DLL drivers
(Included in the companion CD-ROM)
• Motion Utility
Advantech PCI-1241_42_61 Motion Utility
(Included in the companion CD-ROM)
• Wiring cable: PCL-10168, PCL-10109M
• Wiring board: ADAM-3968
• Computer: Personal computer or workstation with a PCI-bus slot
After you get the necessary components and maybe some of the accesso-
ries for enhanced operation of your PCI-1241/1242 card, you can begin
the installation procedure. Figure 1-1 provides a concise flow chart to
give users a broad picture of the software and hardware installation pro-
cedures.