Contec CNT24-4(PCI)H Owner's manual

Type
Owner's manual
PC-HELPER
4ch 24Bit
Up/Down Counter Board for PCI
CNT24-4(PCI)H
User’s Guide
CONTEC CO., LTD.
CNT24-4(PCI)H
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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
- CNT24-4(PCI)H …1
- First step guide …1
- Disk*1 [API-PAC(W32)] …1
- Warranty Certificate1
- Serial Number Label…1
*1: The bundled disk contains the driver software and User’s Guide (this guide)
First step guide
First step guide
Serial Number LabelWarranty Certificate
Warranty Certificate
Disk
[API-
PAC(W32)]
Board
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Copyright
Copyright 2005 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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 nor for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
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Trademarks
MS, Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and MS-DOS 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 .................................................................................................................................................... iii
Trademarks ................................................................................................................................................. iv
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................ v
1. BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1
About the Board .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Support Software ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Cable & Connector (Option) .............................................................................................................. 3
Accessories (Option) ........................................................................................................................... 3
Customer Support ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Web Site ............................................................................................................................................... 4
How to Obtain Service ............................................................................................................................... 5
Liability ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Safety Precautions....................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Information ............................................................................................................................... 6
Handling Precautions .......................................................................................................................... 7
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) .............................. 9
Using the Board under an OS Other than Windows ........................................................................ 9
Step 1 Installing the Software.................................................................................................................. 10
About the driver to be used .............................................................................................................. 10
Select API-CNT(WDM) ................................................................................................................... 12
Step 2 Setting the Hardware .................................................................................................................... 13
Parts of the Board and Factory Defaults ......................................................................................... 13
Setting the Board ID.......................................................................................................................... 14
Plugging the Board ............................................................................................................................ 15
Step 3 Installing the Hardware ................................................................................................................ 16
Turning on the PC ............................................................................................................................. 16
Found New Hardware Wizard Setting ............................................................................................ 16
Step 4 Initializing the Software ............................................................................................................... 18
Step 5 Operation Checks .......................................................................................................................... 20
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Check Method .................................................................................................................................... 20
Setting counter operation conditions ............................................................................................... 21
Setup Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 25
Symptoms and Actions ..................................................................................................................... 25
3. EXTERNAL CONNECTION 27
Using the On-Board Connectors ...................................................................................................... 27
Connecting a Board to a Connector ................................................................................................ 27
Interface Connector Signal Assignment ......................................................................................... 28
Connection Method to the External device 1 -Photo coupler isolated Input- ................................. 31
Photo coupler isolated Input Connection ........................................................................................ 31
Photo coupler Isolated Input Circuit ............................................................................................... 31
Example Connection with a Rotary Encoder ................................................................................. 32
Example Connection with a Linear Scale ....................................................................................... 32
Connection Method to the External device 2 -TTL-Level Input- .................................................... 33
TTL-Level Input Connection ........................................................................................................... 33
TTL-Level Input Circuit ................................................................................................................... 33
Example Connection with a Rotary Encoder ................................................................................. 34
Example Connection with a Linear Scale ....................................................................................... 34
One-shot Pulse Output Connection......................................................................................................... 35
One-shot Pulse Output Connection ................................................................................................. 35
Output Circuit and an Example Connection ................................................................................... 35
Surge Voltage Countermeasures ............................................................................................................. 36
4. FUNCTION 37
Types and Operations of Pulse Signals .................................................................................................. 37
Types of pulse signals ....................................................................................................................... 37
2-phase Input...................................................................................................................................... 37
Single-phase Input ............................................................................................................................. 38
Single-phase Input with Gate Control ............................................................................................. 38
Multiplication of Count Input .......................................................................................................... 39
Synchronous Clear ............................................................................................................................ 39
Asynchronous Clear .......................................................................................................................... 40
Phase Z/CLR Input ............................................................................................................................ 40
Other Function .......................................................................................................................................... 41
Compare Register .............................................................................................................................. 41
Digital Filter ....................................................................................................................................... 41
Programmable Timer ........................................................................................................................ 42
One-shot Pulse ................................................................................................................................... 42
Status Data ......................................................................................................................................... 43
5. ABOUT SOFTWARE 45
About Software for Windows .................................................................................................................. 45
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Accessing the Help File .................................................................................................................... 45
Using Sample Programs.................................................................................................................... 46
Uninstalling the Driver Libraries ..................................................................................................... 47
About Software for Linux ........................................................................................................................ 48
Driver Software Install Procedure ................................................................................................... 48
Accessing the Help File .................................................................................................................... 49
Using Sample Programs.................................................................................................................... 49
Uninstalling the driver ...................................................................................................................... 49
6. ABOUT HARDWARE 51
Hardware specifications ........................................................................................................................... 51
Block Diagram .......................................................................................................................................... 52
Differences between the CNT24-4(PCI)H and CNT24-4(PCI) ........................................................... 53
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1. Before Using the Product
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1. Before Using the Product
This chapter provides information you should know before using the product.
About the Board
This product is a PCI bus-compliant interface board that counts input pulse signals from external
devices.
This product has four channels of 24-bit up/down counters, allowing external devices such as a rotary
encoder and a linear scale to be connected. Given below are examples of using the board for detecting
a position of the table of a machine tool and detecting a change in weight”.
The pulse signal inputting interface is photo coupler isolated or TTL-level input.
Using the bundled driver library [API-PAC(W32)], you can create Windows application software for
this board in your favorite programming language supporting Win32 API functions, such as Visual
Basic or Visual C/C++.
< Example >
Features
- It is equipped with four channels of 24-bit up/down counters.
- The board can count two-phase signals, which can be outputs of some rotary encoders and linear
scales
- You can select either a photo coupler isolated input or a TTL-level input for each channel by
software command.
- Each channel can generate an interrupt request signal and a one-pulse output signal when the
count data matches a pre-specified value.
- The board is equipped with a programmable timer to allow interrupts to be generated periodically
according to a specified timer value.
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Each Channel is equipped with a general-purpose input signal (both photo coupler and TTL).
Linear Scale
- Detecting a position of the table of a machine tool
Processing thing
Tool
Power supply
RelayBOX
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Encoder
- Detecting a change in weight
Power supply
Rack
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Support Software
You should use CONTEC support software according to your purpose and development environment.
Windows version of counter input driver
API-CNT(WDM) / API-CNT(98/PC)
[Stored on the bundled disk driver library API-PAC(W32)]
The API-CNT(WDM) / API-CNT(98/PC) 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 and
diagnostic program useful for checking operation is provided.
For more details on the supported OS, applicable language and how to download the updated version, please visit the
CONTEC’s Web site.
Linux version of counter input driver
API-CNT(LNX)
[
Stored on the bundled disk driver library API-PAC(W32)]
The API-CNT(LNX) is the Linux version driver software which provides device drivers (modules) by shared library
and kernel version. Various sample programs of gcc are provided.
For more details on the supported OS, applicable language and how to download the updated version, please visit the
CONTEC’s Web site.
Data acquisition library for LabVIEW
VI-DAQ
(Available for downloading (free of charge) from the
CONTEC web site.)
This is a VI library to use in National Instruments LabVIEW.
VI-DAQ is created with a function form similar to that of LabVIEW's Data Acquisition VI, allowing you to use
various devices without complicated settings.
See CONTEC’s Web site for details and download of VI-DAQ.
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Cable & Connector (Option)
Flat cable with both-ends 37-pin D-SUB connector : PCB37P-1.5 (1.5m)
Shield cable with both-ends 37-pin D-SUB connector : PCB37PS-0.5P (0.5m)
: PCB37PS-1.5P (1.5m)
: PCB37PS-3P (3m)
: PCB37PS-5P (5m)
Flat cable with one-end 37-Pin D-SUB connector : PCA37P-1.5 (1.5m)
: PCA37P-3 (3m)
Shield cable with one-end 37-pin D-SUB connector : PCA37PS-0.5P (0.5m)
: PCA37PS-1.5P (1.5m)
: PCA37PS-3P (3m)
: PCA37PS-5P (5m)
30-pin Pinhead Connector to 37-pin D-SUB Connector : DT/B2 (0.5m)
Accessories (Option)
Screw terminal : EPD-37A *1*2
Screw terminal (Screw Up type) : EPD-37 *1
Screw Terminal (M2.6 x 37) : DTP-4C*1
*1 Option cable PCB37P or PCB37PS is required separately.
*2 Spring-up” type terminal is used to prevent terminal screws from falling off.
* Check the CONTECs 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.
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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.
Signal word used to indicate an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
DANGER
WARNING
C
A
UTION
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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 the board that need to be set in advance.
Be sure to check these before installing the board.
- Only set the switches and jumpers on the board to the specified settings.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.
- Do not strike or bend the board.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, cause a failure or breakage.
- Do not touch the board's metal plated terminals (edge connector) with your hands.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.
If the terminals are touched by someone's hands, clean the terminals with industrial alcohol.
- Do not install or remove the board to or from the expansion slot while the computer's power is
turned on.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.
Be sure that the personal computer’s power is turned off.
- Make sure that your PC or expansion unit can supply ample power to all the boards installed.
Insufficiently energized boards 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.
- If you use this product in a noisy environment, attach ferrite cores to the I/O cable to stabilize the
operation.
- Regarding “CE EMC Directive Notice” and “KC EMC Notice”.
Please see the “Hardware specification” to meet the mentioned standard above.
DANGER
CAUTION
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Environment
Use this product in the following environment. If used in an unauthorized environment, the board 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 the board 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.
- Check that the board has
no dust or foreign matter adhering.
- The gold-plated leads of the bus connector
have no stain or corrosion.
- Check that the bus connector
of the board and its cable have
been plugged correctly.
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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 software used.
Using the Board under Windows
Using the Driver Library API-PAC(W32)
This section describes the setup procedure to be performed before you can start developing application
programs for the board using the bundled disk “Driver Library API-PAC(W32)”.
Taking the following steps sets up the software and hardware. You can use the diagnosis program
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 Initializing the Software
Step 5 Operation Checks
If Setup fails to be performed normally, see the “Setup Troubleshooting” section at the end of this
chapter.
Using the Board under an OS Other than Windows
For using the board under an OS other than Windows, see the following parts of this user’s guide.
This chapter Step 2 Setting the Hardware
Chapter 3 External Connection
Chapter 6 About Hardware
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Step 1 Installing the Software
This section describes how to install the Driver libraries.
Before installing the hardware in a PC, install "Driver Library API-PAC(W32)" from the
bundled media or download and install the latest edition of this software from the CONTEC web
site.
Although some user interfaces are different depending on the OS used, the basic procedure is the
same.
About the driver to be used
Two counter drivers are available : API-CNT(WDM) and API-CNT(98/PC).
When using this product, use the advanced digital I/O driver "API-CNT(WDM)". The following
information is focused on setting up API-CNT(WDM).
- If you intend to use this product in the existing system where API-CNT(98/PC) is used, continue to
use API-CNT(98/PC).
Please note that the API-CNT(98/PC) does not support Windows 8 or later, and the 64-bit OS.
- Use the API-CNT(98/PC)
If you are installing from disk attachments, select "all" from the "Installer" later in this chapter and
starts the execution environment and development environment packages installer.
Please see the Help folder in the installed hardware installation instructions please see reference in
help disk attachments or downloaded from CONTEC’s Web site development environment.
Furthermore, that applies to the default step 4 software described below, see config.chm folder
installed execution environment.
CAUTION
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Starting the Install Program
(1)
Load the bundled disk [API-PAC(W32)] on your PC.
(2)
The API-PAC(W32) Installer window appears automatically.
If the panel does not appear, run (drive letter):\AUTORUN.exe.
(3)
Click on the [Install Development or Execution Environment] button.
Before installing the software in Windows 2000 or later, log in as a user with administrator
privileges.
CAUTION
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