ADLINK Technology PCI-8136 User manual

PCI-8136
General Purpose Multi-Function I/O Card
User's Guide
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Manual Rev. 1.00: October 23, 2000
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Contents •i
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................... 1
1.1 Features....................................................................................................2
1.2 Specifications..........................................................................................2
1.3 Software Supporting .............................................................................4
Chapter 2 Installation............................................................... 5
2.1 What You Have........................................................................................5
2.2 Outline Drawing......................................................................................6
2.3 Hardware Installation............................................................................7
2.3.1 Hardware configuration ..............................................................7
2.3.2 PCI slot selection..........................................................................7
2.3.3 Installation Procedures...............................................................7
2.3.4 Trouble shooting: .........................................................................7
2.4 Software Installation..............................................................................7
2.5 CN1 Pin Assignments: Main Connector ..........................................8
2.6 CN1 Pin Assignments: External Power Input................................9
2.7 CN3 Pin Assignments: DB25 Connector ......................................10
2.8 CN4 Pin Assignments: DB9 Connector.........................................10
Chapter 3 Signal Connections................................................. 11
3.1 Analog Input .........................................................................................12
3.2 Analog Output......................................................................................14
3.3 Digital Input...........................................................................................15
3.4 Digital Output .......................................................................................17
3.5 Pulse Input (Encoder Counter)........................................................18
3.6 Pulse Output (Pulse Generator)......................................................21
3.7 VCC Pin..................................................................................................22
Chapter 4 Operation Theorem.................................................. 23
4.1 AD Conversion and Preloaded Trigger.........................................24
4.1.1 ADC................................................................................................24
4.1.2 Voltage Compare.......................................................................25
4.2 DA Conversion.....................................................................................25
4.2.1 DA Output by Trigger Source.................................................25
4.3 Local DIO...............................................................................................26
4.3.1 Digital Input .................................................................................26
4.3.2 Digital Output..............................................................................26
4.4 Pulse Input and Position Compare.................................................27
4.4.1 Pulse Input...................................................................................27
4.4.2 Position Compare......................................................................29
4.5 Pulse Output.........................................................................................29

ii •Contents
4.6 Remote Serial IO..................................................................................31
4.7 Interrupt Control..................................................................................31
Chapter 5 Function Library..................................................... 34
5.1 List of Functions .................................................................................35
5.2 Initialization...........................................................................................36
5.3 System Parameters.............................................................................38
5.4 Card Information .................................................................................40
5.5 Digital I/O...............................................................................................41
5.6 Remote I/O ( Not Released)..............................................................43
5.7 Analog I/O..............................................................................................45
5.8 Pulse I/O.................................................................................................49
5.9 Interrupt.................................................................................................53
Product Warranty/Service........................................................... 56

How to Use This Guide
This manual is designed to help you to use the PCI-8136. The manual
describes how to modify various settings on the PCI-8136 card to meet your
requirements. It is divided into five chapters:
lChapter 1, "Introduction", gives an overview of the product features,
applications, and specifications.
lChapter 2, "Installation", describes how to install the PCI-8136.
lChapter 3, "Signal Connection", describes the connectors' pin
assignment and how to connect the outside signal and
devices with the PCI-8136.
lChapter 4, "Operation Theorem", describes detail operations of the
PCI-8136.
lChapter 5, "Function Library", describes high-level programming
interface in C/C++ language.It helps programmer to control
PCI-8136 in high-level language style..

Introduction •1
1
Introduction
The PCI-8136 is a multi function DAQ card. It contains 6-CH 12-bit AD for
signal measurement and 6-CH 16-bit DA for precise voltage output. It also
has six-channel 32-bit differential encoder counters and six pulse train
generators. Both of them supports three kinds of differential pulse types:
Out/Dir, A/B phase, CW/CCW. There are still 17 NPN type digital input
channels and 6 open collector type digital output. All of these digital I/O are
photocouplerisolated. PCI-8136alsohastwomastermodulesofremoteI/O
which supports one slave module each. Each slave module has 64 points
input and output. The slave module is optional. PCI-8136 also has a 24-bit
programmable timer for users to generate a constant timer interval.
PCI-8136 provides Windows DLL for users to develop their own applications
more easily. It supports Windows 95/98/NT/2000 platform. The development
environment for Windows can be Visual Basic , Visual C++, C++ Builder,
Delphi. Under DOS environment, it only supports Borland C++ 3.1 because
PCI-8136 is a PCI 32-bit interface card.

2•Introduction
1.1 Features
The PCI-8136 provides ADPIO functions for users. The ADPIO stands for
Analog/Digital/Pulse Input/Output. The following lists summarize the main
features of the PCI-8136.
l32-bit PCI-bus, plug and play
l6 channels 16-bit analog output
l6 channels 12-bit analog input
l19 channels isolated digital input
l7 channels open collector digital output
lProgrammable interrupt sources
l6 differential types 32-bit encoder counters
l6 differential type pulse generators
lOne 24-bit programmable timer
lSoftware supports maximum up to 4 cards
lFunction library for DOS and Windows 95/98/NT/2000
lCompact, half size PCB
1.2 Specifications
uAnalog Input
l6 differential input channels
lInput range: Voltage:±10V
Current: ±20 mA(manually soldering 124ohms resistor)
l12-bit ADC with 1-bit non-linearity
lInput impedance : 1012 Ohms || 100pF (voltage mode
124Ohms (currentmode)
lSampling rate: 133 KHz multiplexing

Introduction •3
uAnalog Output
l6 output channels
lOutput range: bipolar, ±10V
l16-bit DAC resolution, 14-bit accuracyguaranteed
lSettling time: 2µsecond
lVoltage output drive: 5mA max.
uDigital Input
l19 input channels for NPN type sensor
lInput impedance: 4.7K Ohms
lMax. Current: 20mA
lIsolated voltage: 2500V RMS
lThroughput: 10KHz(0.1ms)
uDigital Output
l7 Output channels
lOutput type: Darlington transistor withopen collector type (ULN2003A)
lSink current: 90mA/Ch (typical)
150mA/Ch (max.)
500mA/total
lIsolated voltage 2500VRMS
lThroughput 10KHz(0.1ms)
uPulse Input (Encoder Counter)
l6 differential input channels
l32-bit counter for AB-phase, CW/CCW, Pulse/Direction modes
l2500V RMS optical isolation
lMaximum pulse input frequency: 2MHz
l32-bit encoder counter comparison
uPulse Output (Pulse Generator):
l6 output channels with differentialline drivers
lPulse command type: CW/CCW, Pulse/Direction,A/B Phase
lMaximum pulse rate: 500KHzwith 1 µ second pulse width.

4•Introduction
uTimer:
lOne 24-bit programmable timer
lBase clock: 33MHz from PCI bus
uGeneral Specifications
lConnectors:
Ÿ100-pin SCSI-type connector
ŸDB25 female connector
ŸDB9 male connector
lOperating Temperature: 0°C ~ 50°C
lStorage Temperature: -20°C ~ 80°C
lHumidity: 5 ~ 85%, non-condensing
lPower Consumption:
ŸSlot power supply(input): +5V DC±5%, 900mA max.
ŸExternal power supply(input): +24V DC±5%, 500mA max.
ŸExternal power supply(output): +5V DC±5%, 500mA, max.
lDimension: 164mm(L) X 98.4mm(H)
1.3 Software Supporting
For the customers who are going to write their own programs, we provide
programming library for Borland C/C++ 3.1 under DOS and DLL for Windows
95/98/NT/2000. These function libraries are shipped with the board.

Installation •5
2
Installation
This chapter describes how to install the PCI-8136 hardware and software
correctly. Please follow the following steps.
lCheck what you have (section 2.1)
lCheck the PCB (section 2.2)
lInstall the hardware (section 2.3)
lInstall the software driver (section 2.4)
lUnderstanding the connectors' pin assignments (the rest of the sections)
and wiring the connections
2.1 What You Have
In addition to thisUser's Guide, the package includes the following items:
lPCI-8136 General Purpose Multi-I/O Card
lDB9 and DB25Bracket
lExternal power cable for CN1
l124O resistors * 6
lADLINKAll-in-one Compact Disc
If any item is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the product. Save the shipping materials and carton in case you
want to ship or store the product in the future.

6•Installation
2.2 Outline Drawing
Figure 2.2.1 PCB Layout of the PCI-8136
CN1 Pin Assignments: Main Connector
CN1Pin Assignments: External Power Input
CN3Pin Assignments: DB25 Connector
CN4Pin Assignments: DB9 Connector
DAC offset VR1~6
ADC offset VR
CN4CN3
CN2
CN1
DAC Offset VR ADC Offset VR

Installation •7
2.3 Hardware Installation
2.3.1 Hardware configuration
PCI-8136 has plug and play PCI controller on board. The memory usage (I/O
port locations) of the PCI card is assigned by system BIOS. The address
assignmentisdoneonaboard-by-boardbasisforallPCIcardsinthesystem.
2.3.2 PCI slot selection
Your computer will probably have both PCI and ISA slots. Do not force the
PCI card into a PC/AT slot. The PCI-8136 can be used in any PCI slot.
2.3.3 Installation Procedures
1. Read through this manual, and setup the jumper according to your
application
2. Turn off your computer, Turn off all accessories (printer, modem, monitor,
etc.) connected to computer.
3. Remove the cover from your computer.
4. Select a 32-bit PCI expansion slot. PCI slots are short than ISA or EISA
slots and are usually whiteor ivory.
5. Before handling the PCI-8136, discharge any static buildup on your body
by touching the metal case of the computer. Hold the edge and do not
touch the components.
6. Position the board into the PCI slot you selected.
7. Secure the card in place at the rear panel of the system unit using screw
removed from the slot.
2.3.4 Trouble shooting:
If your system won't boot or if you experience erratic operation with your PCI
boardinplace,it'slikelycausedbyaninterruptconflict(perhapsbecauseyou
incorrectly described the ISA setup). In general, the solution, once you
determine it is not a simple oversight, is to consult the BIOS documentation
that come with your system.
2.4 Software Installation
Please refer to the Software Installation Guide to install it.

8•Installation
2.5CN1Pin Assignments: Main Connector
The CN1is the major connector for the Digital I/O, Pulse IO and Analog
output signals.
No.
Name I/O Function No Name I/O Function
1AGND SG Analog ground 51 AGND SG Analog ground
2DAC1 OAnalog output, •52 DAC4 OAnalog output, „
3DAC2 OAnalog output, ‚53 DAC5 OAnalog output, …
4DAC3 OAnalog output, ƒ54 DAC6 OAnalog output, †
5VCC+5V
O+5V from PC 55 COM-PG +24V Ground
6COM+ P+24V Input for Digital I/O
56 COM-PG +24V Ground
7COM+ P+24V Input for Digital I/O
57 DI19 IDigital Input 19
8COM+ P+24V Input for Digital I/O
58 DO7 ODigital Output 07
9DI01 IDigital Input 01 59 DI02 IDigital Input 02
10 DI07 IDigital Input 07 60 DI09 IDigital Input 09
11 DI08 IDigital Input 08 61 DI10 IDigital Input 10
12 DO1 ODigital Output 01 62 DO2 ODigital Output 02
13 DI03 IDigital Input 03 63 DI04 IDigital Input 04
14 DI11 IDigital Input 11 64 DI13 IDigital Input 13
15 DI12 IDigital Input 12 65 DI14 IDigital Input 14
16 DO3 ODigital Output 03 66 DO4 ODigital Output 04
17 DI05 IDigital Input 05 67 DI06 IDigital Input 06
18 DI15 IDigital Input 15 68 DI17 IDigital Input 17
19 DI16 IDigital Input 16 69 DI18 IDigital Input 18
20 DO5 ODigital Output 05 70 DO6 ODigital Output 06
21 EA1+ IEncoder A-phase (+), •71 EA2+ IEncoder A-phase (+), ‚
22 EA1-IEncoder A-phase (-), •72 EA2-IEncoder A-phase (-), ‚
23 EB1+ IEncoder B-phase (+), •73 EB2+ IEncoder B-phase (+), ‚
24 EB1-IEncoder B-phase (-), •74 EB2-IEncoder B-phase (-), ‚
25 EZ1+ IEncoder Z-phase (+), •75 EZ2+ IEncoder Z-phase (+), ‚
26 EZ1-IEncoder Z-phase (-), •76 EZ2-IEncoder Z-phase (-), ‚
27 EA3+ IEncoder A-phase (+), ƒ77 EA4+ IEncoder A-phase (+), „
28 EA3-IEncoder A-phase (-),ƒ78 EA4-IEncoder A-phase (-), „
29 EB3+ IEncoder B-phase (+),ƒ79 EB4+ IEncoder B-phase (+), „
30 EB3-IEncoder B-phase (-),ƒ80 EB4-IEncoder B-phase (-), „
31 EZ3+ IEncoder Z-phase (+),ƒ81 EZ4+ IEncoder Z-phase (+), „
32 EZ3-IEncoder Z-phase (-),ƒ82 EZ4-IEncoder Z-phase (-), „
33 EA5+ IEncoder A-phase (+),…83 EA6+ IEncoder A-phase (+),†
34 EA5-IEncoder A-phase (-),…84 EA6-IEncoder A-phase (-),†
35 EB5+ IEncoder B-phase (+),…85 EB6+ IEncoder B-phase (+),†
36 EB5-IEncoder B-phase (-),…86 EB6-IEncoder B-phase (-),†
37 EZ5+ IEncoder Z-phase (+),…87 EZ6+ IEncoder Z-phase (+),†
38 EZ5-IEncoder Z-phase (-),…88 EZ6-IEncoder Z-phase (-),†
39 OUT1+ OPulse signal (+),•89 OUT2+ OPulse signal (+), ‚
40 OUT1-OPulse signal (-),•90 OUT2-OPulse signal (-), ‚
41 DIR1+ ODir. signal (+),•91 DIR2+ ODir. Signal (+), ‚
42 DIR1-ODir. Signal (-),•92 DIR2-ODir. Signal (-), ‚
43 OUT3+ OPulse signal (+), ƒ93 OUT4+ OPulse signal (+),„
44 OUT3-OPulse signal (-),ƒ94 OUT4-OPulse signal (-),„
45 DIR3+ ODir. signal (+), ƒ95 DIR4+ ODir. signal (+),„
46 DIR3-ODir. signal (-), ƒ96 DIR4-ODir. signal (-),„
47 OUT5+ OPulse signal (+),…97 OUT6+ OPulse signal (+),†
48 OUT5-OPulse signal (-),…98 OUT6-OPulse signal (-),†
49 DIR5+ ODir. signal (+),…99 DIR6+ ODir. signal (+),†
50 DIR5-ODir. Signal (-),…100
DIR6-ODir. Signal (-),†

Installation •9
2.6CN1 Pin Assignments: External Power Input
CN1 Pin
No Name Description Cable Color
1EXGND
Grounds of the external power. Black
2EX+24V
External power supply of +24V DC ± 5% Red
Notes:
1. CN2 is a plug-in terminal connector with no screw.
2. Be sure to use the external power supply. The +24V DC is used by
external input/output signal circuit.
3. Wires for connection to CN2
Solid wire:ϕ0.32mm toϕ0.65mm (AWG28 to AWG22)
Twisted wire:0.08mm2to 0.32mm2(AWG28 to AWG22)
Naked wire length:10mm standard
4. The EX+24V is shorted inside PCI-8136 with COM+ in CN1 (No. 6,7,8).
5. The EXGND is shorted inside PCI-8136 with COM-in CN1 (No. 55,56).

10 •Installation
2.7 CN3 Pin Assignments: DB25 Connector
The signals on CN3 are for Analog input and remote serial IO.
Remote serial IO #2
Analog output
Analog input
Note1: The DAC1~3 pins are the same with those on CN1
Note2: The Remote Serial IO #2is reserved for future functions
2.8 CN4 Pin Assignments: DB9 Connector
The signals on CN4 are for remote serial IO#1.
Note1: The Remote Serial IO #1 is reserved for future functions
G1SIOCLK/
G1SCS0/
G1S2MD/
G1M2SD/
GND
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
G1SIOCLK
S1SCS0
G1S2MD
G1M2SD
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
G2SIOCLK/
G2SCS0/
G2S2MD/
G2M2SD/
AGND
DAC3
ADC1-
ADC2-
ADC3-
ADC4-
ADC5-
ADC6-
AGND
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
G2SIOCLK
S2SCS0
G2S2MD
G2M2SD
DAC1
DAC2
ADC1+
ADC2+
ADC3+
ADC4+
ADC5+
ADC6+
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
(25)

Signal Connections •11
3
Signal Connections
The signal connections of all the I/O signals are described in this chapter.
Please refer the contents of this chapter before wiring the cable between the
PCI-8136 and IO Device.
This chapter contains the following sections:
lSection 3.1 Analog Inputs
lSection 3.2 Analog Outputs
lSection 3.3 Digital Inputs
lSection 3.4 Digital Outputs
lSection 3.5 Pulse Inputs
lSection 3.6 Pulse Outputs

12 •Signal Connections
3.1 Analog Input
The PCI-8136 provides 6 12-bit A/D converter channels. The analog source
is selectable for each channel to be ±10V DC (Default) or ±20 mA by
soldering a 124O resistor which is shipped with PCI-8136.
Figure 3.1.1: Current input mode–location of 124O resistor