Contec DIG-100M1002-PCI Owner's manual

cTEST series

100MSPS 2ch Digitizer Board for PCI

DIG-100M1002-PCI

User’s Guide

CONTEC CO., LTD.

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Check Your Package

Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product.

The product consists of the items listed below.

Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing

items, contact your retailer.

Product Configuration List

- Board [DIG-100M1002-PCI] …1

- First step guide …1

- CD-ROM *1 [API-PAC(W32) cTEST] …1

- Synchronization control cable (10cm) …1

*1 The CD-ROM contains the driver software and User’s Guide (this guide)

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Copyright

No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written

consent of CONTEC CO., LTD.

CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this

document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice an

omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD.

Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may

appear in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.

Trademarks

Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are

trademarks of their respective holder.

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Table of Contents

Check Your Package ............................................................................................................................ i

Copyright ............................................................................................................................................ ii

Trademarks .......................................................................................................................................... ii

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................... iii

1. BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1

About the Product ............................................................................................................................... 1

Features ........................................................................................................................................ 1

Support Software .......................................................................................................................... 4

Cable & Connector (Option) ........................................................................................................ 4

Customer Support................................................................................................................................ 5

Web Site ....................................................................................................................................... 5

Limited Three-Years Warranty ........................................................................................................... 5

How to Obtain Service ........................................................................................................................ 5

Liability ............................................................................................................................................... 5

Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 6

Safety Information ....................................................................................................................... 6

Handling Precautions ................................................................................................................... 6

Environment ................................................................................................................................. 8

Inspection ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Disposal ........................................................................................................................................ 8

2. SETUP 9

What is Setup?..................................................................................................................................... 9

Using the Board under Windows Using the Driver Library API-PAC(W32) cTEST .................. 9

Step 1 Installing the Software ........................................................................................................... 10

Starting the Install Program........................................................................................................ 10

Step 2 Setting the Hardware .............................................................................................................. 12

Parts of the Board and Factory Defaults .................................................................................... 12

Setting the Board ID ................................................................................................................... 13

Plugging the Board ..................................................................................................................... 14

Step 3 Installing the Hardware .......................................................................................................... 15

Turning on the PC ...................................................................................................................... 15

When Using the API-AIO(WDM) ................................................................................................. 15

Step 4 Checking and Changing the Initialization Setup .................................................................... 16

Step 5 Checking Operations with the Front Panel Software ............................................................. 18

What is the front panel software? ............................................................................................... 18

Check Method ............................................................................................................................ 18

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Operating the Front Panel Software ........................................................................................... 19

Setup Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 21

Symptoms and Actions ............................................................................................................... 21

If your problem cannot be resolved ............................................................................................ 21

3. EXTERNAL CONNECTION 23

How to connect the connectors ......................................................................................................... 23

Connector shape ......................................................................................................................... 23

Connector Pin Assignment ......................................................................................................... 24

Connecting the Analog Input Signal ................................................................................................. 25

Connection Example of Single-ended Input ............................................................................... 25

Connecting the External Trigger I/O Signal ...................................................................................... 26

Connecting the Reference Clock I/O Signal ..................................................................................... 27

Synchronization Control Connectors ................................................................................................ 29

SC Connectors ............................................................................................................................ 29

Connecting the SC Connectors (CN6, CN7) .............................................................................. 30

4. FUNCTIONS 31

3 practical requirements .................................................................................................................... 31

Oscilloscope Mode ..................................................................................................................... 31

Data Logger Mode...................................................................................................................... 31

Waveform judgment instrument mode ....................................................................................... 32

Overviews of Setting Order ............................................................................................................... 33

Common Setting ......................................................................................................................... 34

Horizontal Axis Setting .............................................................................................................. 35

Vertical Axis Setting .................................................................................................................. 37

Trigger Setting............................................................................................................................ 39

Waveform judgment setting ....................................................................................................... 41

Operation Control ....................................................................................................................... 41

Status / Data Acquisition ............................................................................................................ 42

The Other Function .................................................................................................................... 43

5. ABOUT SOFTWARE 45

CD-ROM Directory Structure ........................................................................................................... 45

About Software for Windows ............................................................................................................ 46

When using the API-DIG(WDM) ..................................................................................................... 47

Accessing the Help File .............................................................................................................. 47

Using Sample Programs ............................................................................................................. 48

Uninstalling the Driver Libraries ...................................................................................................... 55

6. ABOUT HARDWARE 57

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Hardware specification ...................................................................................................................... 57

Block Diagram .................................................................................................................................. 62

Timing for Control Signal ................................................................................................................. 63

Timing for Control Signal of Analog Input Function ................................................................ 63

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1. Before Using the Product

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Before Using the Product

About the Product

This product is a PCI-bus compliant digitizer board. It is designed with the following features:

10-bit resulotion, up to 100MSPS (10nsec) conversion speed, sampling 2 channels simtaneously.

In addition, it features with the PASS/FAIL judgment functionality by comparing input data with the

setted standard data (mask data) one by one.

The large (16M data) on-board memory and bus master transfer function allow continuous data

acquisition to be performed at high speed for a long period.

The automation of the measurement is facilitated by factors such as various sampling control and

waveform judgment function based on mask data.

The mask editor software is attached as a tool to generate comparison waveform data.

You can create the waveform data by drawing on screen directly with mouse or drawing with

mathematics functions (input numerical values).

Moreover, you can make use of the supplied front panel soft as an oscilloscope or a waveform judgment

instrument. In addition, Windows API is also supplied, so that you can also program in Visual Baisc or

Visual C++.

Features

Free yourself from visual inspection. The inspected input

signal can be automatically judged whether OK or NG.

By comparing the sampled signal waveform with the pass

range which is set beforehand, a pass or fail judgement

can be done automatically with the waveform level.

It is intended to not only save labor on present visual

examination greatly but also improve/uniform the quality.

Moreove, the “Mask Editor Software” is supplied as a tool

to create comparison waveform data and is Windows exclusive use, by which the following operation

can be done, drawing on screen directly/drawing straight line/sine wave with mouse, drawing constant

voltage/ square wave/triangular wave/step//ramp/sawtooth wave with mathematics functions.

”Front panel software” is suppiled that can be used as the

oscilloscope or the waveform judgement instrument easily.

The “Front Panel Software” , an application that makes an

image of oscilloscope or waveform judgment instrument,

is supplied. You can use it easily with no need of

programming.

Moreover, you can use it to check the configured

execution environment, because it features the

functionality of diagnosing and reporting the status of the

board and device driver.

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Resolution 10bits, maximum conversion speed is 10MSPS (100nsec), with simultaneous sampling of

2channels at a time

A 10bits high-speed A/D vonverter is used, the measurement at the highest conversion speed of

100MSPS(10nsec) is possible.

It is possible to sample 2 channels simultaneously.

Moreover, it is equipped with a mass on-board memory of 16M data that archieves continuous

sampling, regardless of the processing performance of the PC.

It is also equipped with bus master transfer function by which the sampling data is transferred to PC

memory with high speed.

A variety of settings for signal input such as impedance, range, filter and coupling can be performed.

Analog input channel's input impedance can be selected between 50Ω and 1MΩ.

The measurement using a general-purpose passive probe is also possible by 1MΩ.

According to the voltage level of signal source connected, a number of ranges can be swithed (When

1MΩ is set, there are 10 ranges between 40mVpk[±20mV] and 40Vpk[±20V]. When 50Ω is set, there

are 8 ranges between 40mVpk[±20mV] and 10Vpk[±5V]) , so that you can make good use of the 10bit

resolution.

By enabling the noise filter (low pass filter: 20MHZ ), it is possible to perform the measurement with

reducing the influence of mixed high frequency noise from signal source and ambient environment.

The input coupling can be selected from AC/DC/GND.

(AC is only available when 1MΩ is set.)

The synchronization between external instrument and the board is possible with the reference clock I/O.

The synchronization between other measuring instrument or another board with the same type becomes

easily for that the reference clock (10MHz) can be input/output.

It is possible to expand the number of channels by the synchronization between another board with the

same type, and measure the mixed signal by the synchronization between other measuring instrument.

Sampling can be controlled by software, conversion data comparison, external trigger, event controller

output, and similar start and stop conditions

Sampling can be setup to be started and stopped by software, conversion data comparison, external

trigger, or event controller output. Control of sampling start and stop is completely independent and a

separate setting is provided for each. It is also possible to specify that sampling stop after a specified

number of samples.

There are two kinds of comparison for conversion data. The one is implemented by comparing the

conversion data edge (rising edge, falling edge or both edges), the other one is implemented by window

trigger that is satisfied when conversion data go inside/outside a certain boundary.

BNC connector used for analog input, trigger and reference clock

The BNC connector used for the connector has a characteristic impedance of 50

Ω

and is of a type

commonly used for high speed analog signal.

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The function of saving/reading configuration file and auto setup for samping condition

The work time of setup can be greatly shortened for that acquisition conditions such as horizontal axis

setting, vertical axis setting and trigger setting can be save/read into/from a file.

Moreover, it is equipped with the auto setup function that scans input signals of each channel and then

performs settings automatically.

By configuration software, it is possible to create a configuration file of acquisition conditions or edit an

existing file in a wizard form.

The created file can be read by front panel software or from the program using API-PAC(W32) cTEST.

Windows compatible driver library API-PAC(W32) cTEST is attached.

Using the attached driver library makes it possible to create applications of Window.

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Support Software

You should use CONTEC support software according to your purpose and development environment.

Windows version of digitizer driver

API-DIG(WDM)

[Stored on the bundled CD-ROM driver library API-PAC(W32) cTEST]

The API-DIG(WDM) is the Windows version driver library software that provides products in the form of Win32 API

functions (DLL). Various sample programs such as Visual Basic and Visual C++, etc is provided.

Windows version of application software Front panel software

[Stored on the bundled CD-ROM driver library API-PAC(W32) cTEST]

The front panel software is an application which can be used as an oscilloscope or

waveform

judgment

instrument

,

it also has the function of diagnosing the state of the board and its driver.

Moreover, you may use the “Diagnosis Report” feature reports the driver settings, the presence or absence of the

board, I/O status, and interrupt status.

Windows version of application software Configuration software

[Stored on the bundled CD-ROM driver library API-PAC(W32) cTEST]

By configuration software, you may create a configuration file of acquisition conditions for this product

in a wizard form.

Windows version of application software Mask editor software

[Stored on the bundled CD-ROM driver library API-PAC(W32) cTEST]

By the mask editor software, you may create a configuration file for

waveform

judgment with creating the waveform

by drawing on screen directly with mouse or drawing with mathematics functions.

For more details on the supported OS, applicable language and new information, please visit the CONTEC’s Web site.

Cable & Connector (Option)

< For analog I/O >

BNC Cable : BNC-B100 (1m)

: BNC-B200 (2m)

: BNC-B300 (3m)

* Check the CONTEC’s Web site for more information on these options.

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Customer Support

CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently

and comfortably.

Web Site

https://www.contec.com/

Latest product information

CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products.

CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF.

Free download

You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in

several languages.

Note! For product information

Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price,

delivery time, or estimate information.

Limited Three-Years Warranty

CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. to be free from defects in material and

workmanship for up to three years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.

Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the

original invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group

office, from which it was purchased.

This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but only for the electronic circuitry and

original products. The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged

through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the original invoice is not included, in

which case repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy.

How to Obtain Service

For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please

obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you

purchased before returning any product.

* No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number.

Liability

The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the

warrantor be liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that

arise from inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.

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Safety Precautions

Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.

Safety Information

This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting

in injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these

labels to operate the equipment safely.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.

Handling Precautions

Do not use the product where it is exposed to flammable or corrosive gas. Doing so may result in

an explosion, fire, electric shock, or failure.

- There are switches and jumpers on this product that need to be set in advance.

Be sure to check these before installing this product.

- Only set the switches and jumpers on this product to the specified settings.

Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

- Do not strike or bend this product.

Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, cause a failure or breakage.

- Do not touch this product's metal plated terminals (edge connector) with your hands.

Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

If the terminals are touched by someone's hands, clean the terminals with industrial alcohol.

- As this product contains components that are designed to operate at high temperature, please do not

touch this product when it is in use.

The 50

Ω

termination resistor in particular can become hot if it is used.

- Do not install this product to the expansion slot and do not plug or unplug the cables which are

connected to this product while the PC or expansion chassis is still turned on.

Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

Be sure that the personal computer power is turned off.

- Do not touch the external connector (BNC connector) when the power is on.

Otherwise this may malfunction, cause a failure due to static electricity.

DANGER

WARNING

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DANGER

CAUTION

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- Make sure that your PC or expansion unit can supply ample power to all the products installed.

Insufficiently energized products could malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

- The specifications of this product are subject to change without notice for enhancement and quality

improvement.

Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read the manual and understand the contents.

- Do not modify the product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting

from modifying this product.

- Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liable for any damages whatsoever

(including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use or inability to use this

CONTEC product or the information contained herein.

- Regarding “CE EMC Directive Notice”

The ferrite core must be installed in connecting cable so that this product may suit the above-

mentioned standard.

Name

Maker

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Quantity

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on interface cable(CLK) at product

* Equivalent product can also be used.

Image diagram

Ferrite core

Cable

TURN: 1

TURN: 2

TURN: 3

TURN: 4

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Environment

Use this product in the following environment. If used in an unauthorized environment, the product

may overheat, malfunction, or cause a failure.

Operating temperature

0 - 50°C

Operating humidity

10 - 90%RH (No condensation)

Corrosive gases

None

Floating dust particles

Not to be excessive

Inspection

Inspect the product periodically as follows to use it safely.

Storage

When storing this product, keep it in its original packing form.

(1) Put this product in the storage bag.

(2) Wrap it in the packing material, then put it in the box.

(3) Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight, moisture, shock,

vibration, magnetism, and static electricity.

Disposal

When disposing of the product, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws and

municipal ordinances.

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2.

Setup

This chapter explains how to set up the board.

What is Setup?

Setup means a series of steps to take before the product can be used.

Different steps are required for software and hardware.

The setup procedure varies with the OS and applications used.

Using the Board under Windows

Using the Driver Library API-PAC(W32) cTEST

This section describes the setup procedure to be performed before you can start developing application

programs for the board using the bundled CD-ROM “Driver Library API-PAC(W32) cTEST”.

Taking the following steps sets up the software and hardware. You can use the front panel software

later to check whether the software and hardware function normally.

Step 1 Installing the Software

Step 2 Setting the Hardware

Step 3 Installing the Hardware

Step 4 Checking and Changing the Initialization Setup

Step 5 Checking Operations with the front panel software

If Setup fails to be performed normally, see the “Setup Troubleshooting” section at the end of this

chapter.

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Step 1 Installing the Software

This section describes how to install the API function libraries.

Before installing the hardware on your PC, install the Driver libraries from the bundled

API-PAC(W32) cTEST CD-ROM.

The following description assumes the operating system as Windows XP. Although some user

interfaces are different depending on the OS used, the basic procedure is the same.

Starting the Install Program

(1)

Load the CD-ROM [API-PAC(W32) cTEST] on your PC.

(2)

The API-PAC(W32) cTEST Installer window appears automatically.

If the panel does not appear, run (CD-ROM drive letter):\AUTORUN.exe.

(3)

Click on the [Install Development or Execution Environment] button.

Before installing the software in Windows 7, Vista, XP, Server 2003, or 2000, log in as a user with

administrator privileges.

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Select API-DIG(WDM)

(1)

The following dialog box appears to select “Driver to install” and “Install option”, “Usage of

driver library”.

(2)

Select the "Digitizer driver".

(3)

Click on the [Install] button.

Run the installation

(1)

Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen.

(2)

The Readme file appears when the installation is complete.

You have now finished installing the software.

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Step 2 Setting the Hardware

This section describes how to set this product and plug it on your PC.

This product has some switches to be preset.

Check the on-board switches before plugging this product into an expansion slot.

This product can be set up even with the factory defaults untouched. You can change board settings

later.

Parts of the Board and Factory Defaults

Figure 2.1. shows the names of major parts on the board.

Note that the switches and jumpers setting shown below is the factory default.

Figure 2.1. Part Names

0

1

2

4

5

6

9

A

B

C

D

E

F

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CN6 CN7

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CH1

CH0

CLK

TRG

CH1

CH0

CLK

TRG

Interface connector

(CH0, CH1, CLK, TRG)

Board ID Setting

Switch

BOARD ID

SW1

0

1

2

4

5

6

A

B

C

D

E

F

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Synchronization control cable

(CN6, CN7)

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Setting the Board ID

If you install two or more boards on one personal computer, assign a different ID value to each of the

boards to distinguish them.

The board IDs can be set from 0 - Fh to identify up to sixteen boards.

If only one board is used, the original factory setting (Board ID = 0) should be used.

Setting Procedure

To set the board ID, use the rotary switch on the board. Turn the SW1 knob to set the board ID as

shown below.

BOARD ID

SW1

Factory setting :

(Board ID = 0)

Figure 2.2. Board ID Settings (SW1)

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

9

A

B

C

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