ADLINK Technology PCI-3488 User manual

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Manual Rev. 2.00
Revision Date: April 14, 2005
Part No: 50-15039-1000
PCI-3488
IEEE488 GPIB Interface Card
User’s Manual

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Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................ 1
Performance ................................................................... 1
Compatibility ................................................................... 1
1.1 Features............................................................................... 2
1.2 Specifications....................................................................... 2
GPIB Bus Properties ....................................................... 2
Certificates ...................................................................... 2
General Specifications .................................................... 3
1.3 Software Support ................................................................. 3
2 Installation .......................................................................... 5
2.1 Contents of Package .......................................................... 5
2.2 Unpacking........................................................................... 6
2.3 Mechanical Drawing ............................................................ 7
2.4 PCI Configuration ................................................................ 8
Plug and Play ................................................................. 8
Configuration .................................................................. 8
Trouble shooting ............................................................. 8
2.5 Hardware Installation ........................................................... 9
Installation Procedures ................................................... 9
Cabling ........................................................................... 9
2.6 Software Installation .......................................................... 11
Driver installation .......................................................... 11
Using VISA ................................................................... 13
Using the ADLIINK GPIB Utility .................................... 21
3 Operation Theory ............................................................. 25
3.1 Connection Configuration .................................................. 25
Data Lines .................................................................... 27
Handshake Lines .......................................................... 27
System management lines ........................................... 27
3.2 PCI-3488 Block Diagram ................................................... 28

ii List of Tables
List of Tables
Table 1-1: Power Requirements ................................................ 3
Table 3-1: GPIB Bus ................................................................ 26

List of Figures iii
List of Figures
Figure 2-1: PCB layout of the PCI-3488 ...................................... 7
Figure 2-2: Linear Connection Configuration ............................. 10
Figure 2-3: Star Connection Configuration ................................ 10
Figure 3-1: Standard GPIB Connector....................................... 25
Figure 3-2: PCI-3488 Block Diagram ......................................... 28

Introduction 1
1 Introduction
ADLINK’s PCI-3488 GPIB controller interface card, fully compati-
ble with the IEEE488.2 instrumentation control and communica-
tion standard, is capable of controlling up to 14 stand-alone
instruments via IEEE488 cables. It is designed to meet the
requirements for high performance and maximum programming
portability. The 1KB on-board FIFO and a block transfer mode pro-
vide up to 1.5MB/s GPIB transfer rate. With an NI-like driver API
and VISA support, the PCI-3488 provides the greatest compatibil-
ity with your existing applications and instrument drivers.
Performance
ADLINK’s expertise in PCI interface cards was leveraged when
developing this newly designed GPIB controller. The PCI-3488
supports both 3.3V and 5V PCI buses and can be adapted to most
industrial and desktop computers. On-board 1KB FIFO is placed
between the GPIB bus and PCI controller to buffer GPIB read/
write operations. The FIFO eliminates the gap between the slow
GPIB bus (~1.5MB/s) and the fast PCI bus (132MB/s), and dra-
matically increases overall system performance.
Compatibility
ADLINK’s PCI-3488 is delivered with complete software support,
including a driver API that is fully binary compatible with NI’s
GPIB-32.DLL. All programs written based on GPIB-32.DLL can be
executed on the PCI-3488 without any modification. VISA library is
also supported to ensure compatibility with applications utilizing
VISA. The ADLINK PCI-3488 provides the “Plug and Play” com-
patibility with all your existing applications.

2Introduction
1.1 Features
The PCI-3488 IEEE 488 GPIB interface card provides the follow-
ing advanced features:
XFully compatible with the IEEE 488 standard
XSupports a 32-bit 3.3V or 5V PCI bus
XUp to 1.5MB/s data transfer rates
XOn-board 1KB FIFO for read/write operations
XProvides NI-like driver API & VISA support
XInteractive utility for testing and diagnostics
XCompact, half-size PCB
1.2 Specifications
GPIB Bus Properties
XUp to 14 instruments can be connected to one controller
XMaximal 1.5 MB/s data transfer rate
XCable length
Z2 meters between each instrument (suggested)
Z20 meters total cable length
XData transfer mode: 8 bits parallel
XHandshake: 3 wire handshake, reception of each data byte
is acknowledged
Certificates
XEMC/EMI: CE, FCC Class A

Introduction 3
General Specifications
XI/O Connector: IEEE 488 standard 24-pin connector
XOperating temperature: 0 to 55ºC
XStorage temperature: -20 to 80ºC at 10 to 90% humidity
XRelative humidity: 10 to 90%, non-condensing
XPower requirements
XDimensions (not including connectors): 135mm x 107mm
1.3 Software Support
ADLINK's PCI-3488 provides device drivers for Windows 98/NT/
2000/XP and DOS operating systems.
The ADGPIB driver package also provides a diagnostic utility to
test your PCI-3488 GPIB card, as well as programming samples
and source codes for Microsoft Visual Basic and Visual C++. You
can find the ADGPIB driver package in the associated All-in-one
CD. Please refer to section 2.6 for detailed software installation
instructions.
For other OS support, please contact ADLINK for more informa-
tion.
+5V
400mA (typical), 750mA (maximum)
Table 1-1: Power Requirements

4Introduction

Installation 5
2 Installation
This chapter outlines the contents of package, describes unpack-
ing information, and describes how to install PCI-3488 hardware
and software.
2.1 Contents of Package
The package includes the following items:
XPCI-3488
XADLINK All-in-one Compact Disc
XThis User’s Manual
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your
ADLINK dealer. Save the shipping materials and carton in to ship
or store the product in the future.

6Installation
2.2 Unpacking
PCI-3488 contains electro-static sensitive components that can be
easily be damaged by static electricity.
Therefore, the module should be handled on a grounded anti-
static mat. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wrist-
band, grounded at the same point as the anti-static mat.
Inspect the module for obvious damage. Shipping and handling
may cause damage to the module. Be sure there are no shipping
and handling damage on the module before continuing.
You are now ready to install your PCI-3488.
Note: DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE CARD IF IT HAS BEEN
DAMAGED.

Installation 7
2.3 Mechanical Drawing
Figure 2-1: PCB layout of the PCI-3488

8Installation
2.4 PCI Configuration
Plug and Play
As a plug and play component, the card requests an interrupt
number via its PCI controller. The system BIOS responds with an
interrupt assignment based on the card information and on known
system parameters. These system parameters are determined by
the installed drivers and the hardware load seen by the system.
Configuration
The board configuration is done on a board-by-board basis for all
PCI boards on your system. Because configuration is controlled by
the system and software, there is no jumper setting required for
base-address, DMA, and interrupt IRQ.
The configuration is subject to change with every boot of the sys-
tem as new boards are added or removed.
Trouble shooting
If your system doesn’t boot or if you experience erratic operation
with your PCI board in place, it’s likely caused by an interrupt con-
flict (perhaps the BIOS Setup is incorrectly configured). In general,
the solution, once you determine it is not a simple oversight, is to
consult the BIOS documentation that comes with your system.

Installation 9
2.5 Hardware Installation
Installation Procedures
Please follow the instructions to install PCI-3488 in your computer.
1. Turn off your computer
2. Turn off all accessories (printer, modem, monitor, etc.)
connected to your computer.
3. Open your computer case.
4. Select a 32-bit PCI slot. PCI slot are short than ISA or
EISA slots, and are usually white or ivory.
5. Before handling the PCI cards, discharge any static
buildup on your body by touching the metal case of the
computer. Hold the edge and do not touch the compo-
nents.
6. Position the board into the PCI slot you selected.
7. Secure the card in place at the rear panel of the system.
8. Put your computer’s case back on.
Turn on your computer, and install the software follow below soft-
ware install instruction.
Cabling
Following connection configuration could guarantees the GPIB
throughput achieve optimal value. The configurations include
instrument number and cable distance:
The longest distance between two devices is 4 meter. And the
average GPIB BUS distance between all devices should be less
than 2 meter.
The total GPIB BUS distance should be less than 20 meter.
The total device number must less than 15 (including computer
itself), and at least 2-3 devices are in power-on status.
Users can connection devices in a linear configuration, star config-
uration or combination the two configurations. Below figures
shows linear connection and star connection.

10 Installation
Note: At star connection, the total current load will be less if the ca-
ble connection on individual instrument is less than three.
Figure 2-2: Linear Connection Configuration
Figure 2-3: Star Connection Configuration

Installation 11
2.6 Software Installation
ADLINK PCI-3488 is delivered with the ADLGPIB driver package
which supports Windows 98/NT/2000/XP. The ADLGPIB is
designed to be fully compatible with your current applications. It
provides NI-like APIs and a binary-compatible gpib-32.dll for users
who use LabVIEW, LabWindow/CVI, VC++, VB, and Delphi. PCI-
3488 also supports VISA to be adequate to most available instru-
ment drivers.
Driver installation
For Windows 98/NT/2000/XP users:
1. Insert the ADLINK ALL-In-One CD.
2. Run x:\Software Package\ADLGPIB\DISK1\setup.exe to
launch the setup program. (x: denotes your CD-ROM
drive). An InstallShield wizard appears to guide you fin-
ish the setup procedure.

12 Installation
3. Reboot your system to complete setup