User manual

v Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................... 2
1.1 Features ............................................................................. 2
1.1.1 32-bit PCI bus Mastering DMA Data Transfer ............. 3
1.1.2 Four A/D Converters for Simultaneous Sampling ......... 3
1.1.3 Supports S/W, Internal & External Pacer Triggering .... 3
1.1.4 Onboard FIFO Memory ................................................. 3
1.1.5 Auto Calibration ............................................................ 3
1.2 Applications ...................................................................... 4
1.3 Installation Guide .............................................................. 4
Figure 1.1:Installation Flow Chart ................................. 5
1.4 Software Overview ........................................................... 6
1.4.1 Programming Choices for DA&C Cards ....................... 6
1.4.2 Device Drivers ............................................................... 6
1.4.3 Register-Level Programming ......................................... 6
1.5 Device Drivers Programming Roadmap .......................... 7
1.5.1 Programming Tools ....................................................... 7
1.5.2 Programming with Device Drivers Function Library .... 8
1.5.3 Troubleshooting Device Drivers Error .......................... 8
1.6 Accessories ....................................................................... 9
1.6.1 Wiring Cables ................................................................ 9
1.6.2 Wiring Boards ................................................................ 9
Chapter 2 Installation ..................................................... 12
2.1 Unpacking ...................................................................... 12
2.2 Driver Installation .......................................................... 13
Figure 2.1:The Setup Screen of Advantech Automation
Software 13
Figure 2.2:Different Options for Driver Setup ............ 14
2.3 Hardware Installation ..................................................... 15
Figure 2.3:The Device Name Listed in the Device Man-
ager 16
2.4 Device Setup & Configuration ....................................... 17
Figure 2.4:Device Manager with Installed Devices ..... 17
2.5 Device Testing................................................................. 18
Figure 2.5:The Device Test Dialog Box of PCIE-1744 ...
18
2.5.1 Testing the Analog Input Function .............................. 18
Figure 2.6:Analog Input tab on the Device Test dialog
box 19
Chapter 3 Signal Connections ........................................ 22
3.1 Overview ........................................................................ 22
3.2 Switch and Jumper Settings ........................................... 22
Figure 3.1:Card Connector, Jumper and Switch Locations