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

Page
13
PC215E
Please note that the counter/timer clock and gate input sources are selected in software. if you
select one of the five internal frequencies or the Z1EXTCLK input as the clock source to a
counter/timer, you must ensure that no external signal is connected to the counter/timer's CLK
I/O pin on SK1. In this case, the internal signal selected will be available as an output signal on
the CLK I/O pin..
Similarly, if you select one of the internal gate signals as the source to a counter/timer's gate
input, you must ensure that no external signal is connected to the counter/timer's GAT I/P pin on
SK1.
3.2 Cable Connections
A screened 78 way cable with metal shielded 'D' connectors (Part Nº 90 966 349) is available to
provide cable connections to the PC215E. Alternatively, a mating 78 way 'D' pin connector kit is
available (Part Nº 91 945 953) should the user wish to construct custom cables.
A range of external expansion panels is also available to offer a variety of digital I/O operations
to the range of PC212E, PC214E, PC215E, PC218E and PC272E digital I/O and counter/timer
boards. These expansion panels are also compatible with the existing PC36AT Programmable
Digital I/O board (Part Nº 90 893 163).
3.2.1 Features Summary of the Expansion Panels
As with the digital I/O boards, the expansion panels are of modular design employing common
circuit groups and constructional techniques.
Expansion Panels Common Features
• 200 Series compatible
• DIN rail mounting
• Cage clamp terminals
• Common circuit groups
• 78 way shielded connector for user I/O
• 37 way shielded interconnect cables
• Connection groups compatible with I/O boards
• Multiple ground I/O connections
• User manual
Expansion Panels Individual Features
• EX233 - Termination and Distribution Panel (TTL level termination and/or distribution)
• EX213 - 24 Line Digital Output Panel (24 Isolated relay outputs; 24 high level source
drivers)
• EX230 - 24 Line Digital Input Panel (24 isolated high or low level inputs; 24 common high
or low level inputs)
• EX221 - 16 Line Input, Eight Line Output Panel (16 isolated or common hi/lo level inputs;
eight relay and driver outputs)