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 8
2. GETTING STARTED
2.1 General Information
The PC215E software diskette contains six ready-to-run executable programs, three for DOS
and three for Windows. These programs allow the user to perform I/O operations on the
PC215E immediately after installing the board and software onto a PC.
2.2 Installing the Board
ENSURE THAT THE POWER TO THE COMPUTER IS SWITCHED OFF
BEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING ANY EXPANSION BOARD. OBSERVE
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS NOTED IN SECTION 1.6.
REPAIR OF DAMAGE CAUSED BY MIS-HANDLING IS NOT COVERED UNDER
THE AMPLICON WARRANTY.
DO NOT MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS OTHER THAN SWITCH CHANGES TO A
BOARD THAT IS ON EVALUATION
Please refer to the manufacturer's hardware manual supplied with the PC for instructions on
how to remove the cover and install devices into an ISA bus slot. The PC215E may be installed
in any available position in the machine provided that there is no restriction specified for that
location by the computer manufacturer. If available, the end slot furthest from any other I/O card
should be chosen to minimise the risk of the switched signals inducing interference in the PC
circuits.
2.3 System Requirements
When installing one or more PC215E boards, ensure that the host computer has sufficient
capacity. Take into account other boards or adapters that may be installed in the computer
when assessing physical space, address space in the I/O map, interrupt levels and the power
requirements. A minimum host computer configuration is:
• IBM
©
or fully compatible PC/AT with 286 or higher processor, 3
1
/
2
" high density floppy disk
drive, hard disk drive and monitor.
• One free, ISA bus to accommodate a
1
/
2
length I/O card slot.
• Sufficient power available. +5 VDC at 30 mA is required for each PC215E (unloaded).
• DOS 6.0 or higher to run the DOS demonstration programs.
• Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher to use the DLL and run the Windows demonstration
programs.
2.4 Backing up the Software Diskettes
It is important that a backup copy of the software diskette(s) is made and the original stored in a
cool, dry, safe place. The diskette(s) can be copied onto a blank diskette and/or the software
copied onto the hard disk. A supplied Windows setup program installs the software on the hard
disk. Refer to the DOS or Windows manual for information on disk copying. Always use the
working copy.