Contec AIO-121601M-PCI Owner's manual

PC-HELPER

100KSPS 12-bit

Analog I/O Board for PCI

AIO-121601M-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 [AIO-121601M-PCI] …1

- First step guide …1

- CD-ROM *1 [API-PAC(W32)] …1

- SC Cable (10cm) …1

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

Board SC Cable (10cm) First step guide CD-ROM *1

[API-PAC(W32)]

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Copyright

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

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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

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Trademarks

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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 Board ...................................................................................................................................... 1

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

Support Software.............................................................................................................................. 2

Cable & Connector (Option) ........................................................................................................ 3

Accessories (Option)..................................................................................................................... 3

Customer Support.................................................................................................................................... 4

Web Site ........................................................................................................................................... 4

Limited Three-Years Warranty............................................................................................................... 4

How to Obtain Service ............................................................................................................................ 4

Liability ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................... 5

Safety Information ........................................................................................................................... 5

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

Environment ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Inspection ......................................................................................................................................... 7

Storage.............................................................................................................................................. 7

Disposal ............................................................................................................................................ 7

2 SETUP 9

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

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

Using the Board under Windows Using Software Other than the Driver Library

API-PAC(W32)................................................................................................................................ 9

Using the Board under an OS Other than Windows..................................................................... 10

Step 1 Installing the Software............................................................................................................... 11

Which Driver to Use ...................................................................................................................... 11

Starting the Install Program........................................................................................................... 12

Step 2 Setting the Hardware .................................................................................................................14

Parts of the Board and Factory Defaults ....................................................................................... 14

Setting the Board ID ...................................................................................................................... 15

Plugging the Board......................................................................................................................... 16

Step 3 Installing the Hardware ............................................................................................................. 17

Turning on the PC .......................................................................................................................... 17

When Using API-AIO(WDM).......................................................................................................... 17

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Step 4 Initializing the Software.............................................................................................................19

Step 5 Checking Operations with the Diagnosis Program ...........................................................21

What is the Diagnosis Program?....................................................................................................21

Check Method.................................................................................................................................21

Using the Diagnosis Program ........................................................................................................22

Setup Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................25

Symptoms and Actions...................................................................................................................25

If your problem cannot be resolved ...............................................................................................25

3 EXTERNAL CONNECTION 27

How to connect the connectors .............................................................................................................27

Connector shape .............................................................................................................................27

Connector Pin Assignment.............................................................................................................28

Analog Input Signal Connection...........................................................................................................30

Single-ended Input..........................................................................................................................30

Analog Output Signal Connection ........................................................................................................31

Control Signal of Analog I/O ................................................................................................................32

Digital I/O signals Connection..............................................................................................................33

Connection of the Counter Input Signal ...............................................................................................34

Example Connection for Counter Input Circuit ............................................................................34

Example Connection with a Rotary Encoder ................................................................................35

Example Connection with a Linear Scale......................................................................................35

Connection of Control Signal for the Counter......................................................................................36

Connection of a control input.........................................................................................................36

Control input circuit and its sample connection............................................................................36

Connection of a control output.......................................................................................................37

Control output circuit and its sample connection..........................................................................37

Synchronization Control Connectors ....................................................................................................38

SC Connectors ................................................................................................................................38

Connecting the SC Connectors (CN2 and CN3) ...........................................................................39

4 FUNCTIONS 41

Analog Input Function...........................................................................................................................41

1. Setting the Conversion Conditions ............................................................................................42

2. Starting/Stopping Operation ......................................................................................................51

3. Monitoring the Status and Acquiring Data................................................................................51

4.Reset.............................................................................................................................................53

Analog Output Function ........................................................................................................................54

1. Setting the Conversion Conditions ............................................................................................55

2. Starting/Stopping Operation ......................................................................................................62

3. Monitoring the Status and Acquiring Data................................................................................63

4.Reset.............................................................................................................................................64

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Counter Function................................................................................................................................... 65

Types and Operations of Pulse Signals ......................................................................................... 65

Setting the operation conditions .................................................................................................... 69

Preset ..............................................................................................................................................70

Zero-clear ....................................................................................................................................... 71

Register........................................................................................................................................... 71

How to obtain the count value ....................................................................................................... 72

Hardware event .............................................................................................................................. 74

Status input..................................................................................................................................... 80

Other functions............................................................................................................................... 81

Timer ..............................................................................................................................................81

Digital Input Function........................................................................................................................... 82

Digital Output Function ........................................................................................................................ 83

5 ABOUT SOFTWARE 85

CD-ROM Directory Structure ..............................................................................................................85

About Software for Windows ............................................................................................................... 86

Accessing the Help File ................................................................................................................. 86

Using Sample Programs................................................................................................................. 87

Usage of Utility Program............................................................................................................... 89

Uninstalling the Driver Libraries .................................................................................................. 99

About Software for Linux................................................................................................................... 102

Driver Software Install Procedure...............................................................................................102

Accessing the Help File ............................................................................................................... 103

Using Sample Programs............................................................................................................... 103

Uninstalling the driver ................................................................................................................. 103

6 ABOUT HARDWARE 105

For detailed technical information...................................................................................................... 105

Hardware specification .......................................................................................................................106

Block Diagram .................................................................................................................................... 109

Control Signal Timings....................................................................................................................... 110

Control Signal Timings for Analog Input ................................................................................... 110

Control Signal Timings for Analog Output ................................................................................111

Control Signal Timings for Counter............................................................................................ 112

About Calibration................................................................................................................................ 113

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1. Before Using the Product

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Before Using the Product

About the Board

This product is a PCI bus-compliant interface board that integrates the analog I/O and digital I/O

features into one board. It has 12bit analog inputs (16channels), 12bit analog outputs (1channel), 8

digital I/Os, and 2 channels of counter that supports encoder inputs (2-phase signals). Using it with a

signal conditioner (separately available) that converts and integrates relevant I/Os that may differ

according to what to be measured and/or controlled, it can support diverse testing applications that

require complex and various I/O features. As a support for application development environments, a

lot of driver software and middleware is provided such as Windows / Linux APIs and MATLAB /

LabVIEW libraries.

Features

- Integrates the analog signal I/O and digital signal I/O features into one board.

With this one board, following features can be added: analog inputs (10μsec[100KSPS]/ch, 12bit,

16channels), analog outputs (10μsec[100KSPS], 12bit, 1channel), counter (32bit, TTL level 2channels),

and digital I/Os (8channels for TTL level). A feature-rich system is possible even with a PC that has

relatively fewer expansion slot(s).

- Supports the SC series signal conditioners.

The SC series signal conditioner that provides various signal conversion features are supported. Using

this product with the SC series (SC-AIO1604G etc.,), by unifying I/O ranges through conversion for

each channel, it can support diverse testing applications that require different I/O specifications for

testing purposes.

- Analog I/O features that supports numerous sampling modes.

Buffer memory (256K data) can be used as FIFO or RING for analog input or output, supporting several

start/stop condition settings. Many types of sampling operation are possible with matching the

counters, internal timer and/or external clock. Trimmer-less design that enables calibration of

conversion accuracy via software.

- Counter features that supports both of the single-phase and two-phase modes.

Single-phase mode (up count) and two-phase (up-down count) mode are supported. Various

applications such as pulse-signal adder, rotary encoder, linear-scale position detection can be supported.

A digital filter feature that suppresses malfunction caused by a noise.

- Synchronized operation of multiple interface boards is supported.

On-board synchronization control connector. Enables synchronized operation with the other boards

that have synchronization connectors (Max. 16 boards).

- Supports data logger software C-LOGGER

Without requiring any programming, supports C-LOGGER, our data logger software that enables

graphical view of the measurement data, observation with zooming, file save and dynamic transmission

to Excel (a spreadsheet software) (Stored on the bundled CD-ROM).

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- Supports various application development environments.

A lot of driver software and middleware is provided for application development environments.

- API functions for Windows / Linux programming languages “API-TOOL” (Stored on the

bundled CD-ROM)

- ActiveX component (OCX) “ACX-PAC(W32)” (Option).

- Library for MATLAB “ML-DAQ” (download from the CONTEC’s Web site (free of charge)).

- Library for LabVIEW “VI-DAQ” (download from the CONTEC’s Web site (free of charge)).

Support Software

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

Windows version of analog I/O driver

API-AIO(WDM)

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

The API-AIO(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 and diagnostic program useful

for checking operation is provided.

< Operating environment >

OS Windows Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000

Adaptation language Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual C#, Delphi, C++ Builder

You can download the updated version from the CONTEC’s Web site (http://www.contec.com/apipac/). For more

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

Linux version of analog I/O driver

API-AIO(LNX)

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

The API-AIO(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.

< Operating environment >

OS RedHatLinux, TurboLinux

(For details on supported distributions, refer to Help available after installation.)

Adaptation language gcc

You can download the updated version from the CONTEC’s Web site (http://www.contec.com/apipac/). For more

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

Data Logger Software

C-LOGGER

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

C-LOGGER is a data logger software program compatible with our analog I/O products. This program enables the

graph display of recorded signal data, zoom observation, file saving, and dynamic transfer to the spreadsheet software

“Excel”. No troublesome programming is required.

CONTEC provides download services (at http://www.contec.com/clogger) to supply the updated drivers.

For details, refer to the C-LOGGER Users Guide or our website.

< Operating Environment >

OS Windows Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000

* C-LOGGER supports analog features only.

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Data Acquisition library for MATLAB

ML-DAQ

(Available for downloading (free of charge) from the CONTEC web site.)

This is the library software which allows you to use our analog I/O device products on MATLAB by the MathWorks.

Each function is offered in accordance with the interface which is integrated in MATLAB’s Data Acquisition Toolbox.

See http://www.contec.com/mldaq/ for details and download of ML-DAQ.

* ML-DAQ supports analog / digital features only.

Data acquisition VI 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 http://www.contec.com/vidaq/ for details and download of VI-DAQ.

* VI-DAQ supports analog / digital / counter features only.

Cable & Connector (Option)

Shield Cable with 96-Pin D-SUB Connector at One End : PCA96PS-0.5P (0.5m)

: PCA96PS-1.5P (1.5m)

Shield Cable with 96-Pin Half-Pitch Connectors at Both Ends

: PCB96PS-0.5P (0.5m)

: PCB96PS-1.5P (1.5m)

Flat Cable with 96-Pin Half-Pitch Connectors at One End

: PCA96P-1.5 (1.5m)

Flat Cable with 96-Pin Half-Pitch Connectors at Both Ends

: PCB96P-1.5 (1.5m)

Half Pitch 96P Female Connector Set (5 Pieces) : CN5-H96F

Accessories (Option)

Screw Terminal Unit (M3 x 96P) : EPD-96A *1 *3

Screw Terminal Unit (M3.5 x 96P) : EPD-96 *1

Signal conversion board for analog I/O : SC-AIO1604G *1 *2

Box for signal conversion board (4-Slots) : ESC-4

*1 PCB96PS-* optional cable is required separately (0.5mm is recommended).

*2 Optional ESC-4 is required separately.

*3 “Spring-up” type terminal is used to prevent terminal screws from falling off.

* 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

Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/

English http://www.contec.com/

Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/

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

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

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

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

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

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

result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.

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Handling Precautions

DANGER

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.

CAUTION

- 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 the 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.

- Do not plug or unplug the cables which are connected to this product while the PC or expansion

unit is still turned on.

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

Be sure that the personal computer power is turned off.

- 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 this 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.

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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 the 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.

- 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

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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)

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)”.

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 Checking Operations with the Diagnosis Program

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

chapter.

Using the Board under Windows

Using Software Other than the Driver Library API-PAC(W32)

For setting up software other than API-PAC(W32), refer to the manual for that software. See also the

following parts of this manual as required.

This chapter Step 2 Setting the Hardware

This chapter Step 3 Installing the Hardware

Chapter 3 External Connection

Chapter 6 About Hardware

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Using the Board under an OS Other than Windows

For using the board under Linux, see the following parts of this manual.

This chapter Step 2 Setting the Hardware

Chapter 3 External Connection

Chapter 5 About Software

Chapter 6 About Hardware

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Step 1 Installing the Software

This explains how to install the driver library.

Before installing the hardware on the PC, install the driver library from the API-PAC(W32)

CD-ROM provided with the board.

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.

Which Driver to Use

CONTEC has two analog I/O drivers: API-AIO(WDM) and API-AIO(98/PC).

API-AIO(WDM) is a new driver for analog I/O under Windows.

This driver was developed to be easier to use and to provide additional functions above those provided

by the previous API-AIO(98/PC) driver.

Please use the API-AIO(WDM) with this board. API-AIO(98/PC) is not supported.

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Starting the Install Program

(1)

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

(2)

The API-PAC(W32) 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.

CAUTION

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

administrator privileges.

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Selecting API-AIO(WDM)

(1)

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

driver library”.

(2)

Select the "Advanced Analog I/O driver".

(3)

Click on the [Install] button.

* Clicking the [API-AIO] button under the “Detail” displays detailed information about

API-AIO(WDM) and API-AIO(98/PC).

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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