User manual

PCIE-1744 User Manual 4
1.2 Applications
The following are some of the possible applications of the PCIE-1744:
• Testing Instruments
• Ultrasound Imaging
• Gamma Camera Imaging
• CCD Camera Imaging
• Video Digitizing
1.3 Installation Guide
Before you install your PCIE-1744, please make sure you have the fol-
lowing necessary components:
• PCIE-1744 DA&C card
• PCIE-1744 Startup Manual
• Driver software
Advantech DLL drivers (included in the companion CD-ROM)
• Wiring cables
PCL-10901-1, PCL-1010B-1 (optional)
• Wiring board
ADAM-3909 (optional)
• Computer
Personal computer or workstation with a PCI Express bus slot (running
Windows 2000, XP or Vista
Some optional components are also available for enhanced operation:
• Application software
ActiveDAQ Pro or other third-party software packages
After you get the necessary components and maybe some of the accesso-
ries for enhanced operation of your DA&C card, you can then begin the
installation procedures. Figure 1.1 on the next page provides a concise
flow chart for a broad picture of the software and hardware installation
procedure: