Instruction manual
Table Of Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- GETTING STARTED
- MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
- USING THE PC215E
- STRUCTURE AND ASSIGNMENTS OF THE REGISTERS
- Register Assignments
- Register Groups
- The Register Details
- Programmable Peripheral Interface PPI-X Data Register Port A
- Programmable Peripheral Interface PPI-X Data Register Port B
- Programmable Peripheral Interface PPI-X Data Register Port C
- Programmable Peripheral Interface PPI-X Command Register
- Programmable Peripheral Interface PPI-Y Data Register Port A
- Programmable Peripheral Interface PPI-Y Data Register Port B
- Programmable Peripheral Interface PPI-Y Data Register Port C
- Programmable Peripheral Interface PPI-Y Command Register
- Z1 Counter 0 Data Register
- Z1 Counter 1 Data Register
- Z1 Counter 2 Data Register
- Counter/Timer Z1 Control Register
- Z1 Counter/Timer Status Register
- Z2 Counter 0 Data Register
- Z2 Counter 1 Data Register
- Z2 Counter 2 Data Register
- Counter/Timer Z2 Control Register
- Z2 Counter/Timer Status Register
- Group Z Clock Connection Register
- Group Z Gate Connection Register
- Interrupt Source Selection Register
- Interrupt Status Register
- PROGRAMMING THE PC215E
- Copyright
- Files installed from the Distribution Diskette
- Windows DLL and Examples
- DOS 'C' Library and Examples
- Using the Dynamic Link Library
- Windows and DOS Library Functions
- Initialisation Functions
- Interrupt Control Functions
- Data Buffer Functions
- Timer/Counter Functions
- Differential Counter Functions
- Frequency Generation Functions
- Millisecond Stopwatch Functions
- Frequency Input and Output Functions
- Digitally- and Voltage-Controlled Oscillator Functions
- Digital Input/Output Functions
- Switch Scanner Matrix Functions
- Bi-Directional Data Bus Functions
- PC215E Library Error Codes
- PC215E Interface Guide For LABTECH NOTEBOOK
- Guide to User Programming
- Signal Centre
- CONTENTS
- DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

PC215E Page 6
1.5.1.3 DOS Library
A DOS library for Microsoft and Borland C/C++ is supplied, which has exactly the
same functionality as the Windows DLL. Four example 'C' programs are also
provided, and these can be recompiled with either Microsoft C/C++ or Borland
C++.
1.5.1.4 LABTECH NOTEBOOK Drivers
A LABTECH NOTEBOOKpro driver is provided with template files for each of the boards
in the family.
1.6 What the PC215E Package Contains
! CAUTION
Some of the components on the board are susceptible to electrostatic discharge, and
proper handling precautions should be observed. As a minimum, an earthed wrist strap
must be worn when handling the PC215E outside its protective bag. Full static handling
procedures are defined in British Standards Publication BSEN100015/BSEN100015-
1:1992.
When removed from the bag, inspect the board for any obvious signs of damage and
notify Amplicon if such damage is apparent. Do not plug a damaged board into the host
computer. Keep the protective bag for possible future use in transporting the board.
The package as delivered from Amplicon Liveline Ltd. contains:-
Item 1 PC215E board is supplied in a protective bag. When removing the board,
observe the precautions outlined in paragraph 1.6
Item 2 200 Series Digital I/O Counter/Timer Software Diskette (Part Nº 90 956 209),
supplied on 3
1
/
2
" diskette(s).
Item 3 This PC215E Instruction Manual (Part Nº 85 956 294)
Any additional accessories (termination boards, cables, optional software etc.) may be packed
separately.
1.7 The Amplicon Warranty Covering the PC215E
This product is covered by the warranty as detailed in the Terms and Conditions stated in the
current domestic or international Amplicon Liveline catalogue.