ADLINK Technology PCI-7200 User manual

PCI-7200 / cPCI-7200
12MB/S High Speed
Digital Input/ Output Card

@Copyright 1999 ADLink Technology Inc.
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Manual Rev. 2.10: September 16, 1999
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Contents •• i
CONTENTS
CONTENTS .......................................................i
How to Use This Guide........................................ v
CHAPTER 1 Introduction................................... 1
1.1 Applications......................................................................2
1.2 Features.............................................................................2
1.3 Specifications....................................................................3
CHAPTER 2 Installation.................................... 5
2.1 What You Have..................................................................5
2.2 Unpacking .........................................................................6
2.3 Device Driver Installation for Windows 95.......................6
2.4 PCI-7200’s Layout.............................................................8
2.5 PCI-7200 Installation Outline..........................................10
2.5.1 Hardware configuration .........................................10
2.5.2 Slot selection..........................................................10
2.5.3 Installation Procedure............................................10
2.5.4 Running the 7200UTIL.EXE....................................11
2.6 Connector Pin Assignment ............................................11
2.6.1 PCI-7200 Pin Assignment.......................................11
2.6.2 cPCI-7200 Pin Assignment.....................................13
2.7 8254 for Timer Pacer Generation....................................13
CHAPTER 3 Register Structure & Format....... 15
3.1 I/O Registers Format.......................................................15
3.2 Digital Input Register (BASE + 10) .................................16
3.3 Digital Output Register (BASE + 14)...............................16
3.4 DIO Status & Control Register (BASE + 18)...................17
3.5 Interrupt Status & Control Register (BASE + 1C) ..........19

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CHAPTER 4 Operation Theorem ..................... 23
4.1 Direct Program Control ......................................................23
4.2 Timer Pacer Mode...............................................................24
4.3 External Trigger..................................................................26
4.4 Handshaking.......................................................................27
4.5 Timing Characteristic.........................................................29
CHAPTER 5 C/C++ & DLL Libraries................. 33
5.1 Installation.......................................................................33
5.1.1 Installation..............................................................33
5.2 Running Testing Utility (7200UTIL.EXE) ........................35
5.3 Software Driver Naming Convention..............................36
5.4 _7200_Initial ....................................................................36
5.5 _7200_Switch_Card_No..................................................38
5.6 _7200_AUX_DI.................................................................39
5.7 _7200_AUX_DI_Channel.................................................40
5.8 _7200_AUX_DO...............................................................41
5.9 _7200_AUX_DO_Channel ...............................................42
5.10 _7200_DI..........................................................................43
5.11 _7200_DI_Channel ..........................................................44
5.12 _7200_DO ........................................................................45
5.13 _7200_DO_Channel.........................................................46
5.14 _7200_Alloc_DMA_Mem .................................................47
5.15 _7200_Free_DMA_Mem...................................................49
5.16 _7200_Alloc_DBDMA_Mem ............................................50
5.17 _7200_Free_DBDMA_Mem..............................................51
5.18 _7200_DI_DMA_Start ......................................................52
5.19 _7200_DI_DMA_Status....................................................56
5.20 _7200_DI_DMA_Stop.......................................................57
5.21 _7200_DblBufferMode.....................................................58
5.22 _7200_CheckHalfReady..................................................59
5.23 _7200_DblBufferTransfer................................................60
5.24 _7200_GetOverrunStatus................................................61
5.25 _7200_DO_DMA_Start.....................................................62

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5.26 _7200_DO_DMA_Status..................................................64
5.27 _7200_DO_DMA_Stop.....................................................65
5.28 _7200_DI_Timer...............................................................66
5.29 _7200_DO_Timer.............................................................68
CHAPTER 6 Double Buffer Mode Principle...... 71
CHAPTER 7 Limitation.................................... 73
Appendix A. 8254 Programmable Interval Timer ..
.................................................... 75
A.1 The Intel (NEC) 8254........................................................75
A.2 The Control Byte.............................................................76
A.3 Mode Definition...............................................................77
Product Warranty/Service ................................. 81

How to Use This Manual •• v
How to Use This Guide
This manual is designed to help you use the PCI-7200 and cPCI-7200.
The functionality of PCI-7200 and cPCI-7200 are the same except that
cPCI-7200 has 4 auxiliary digital input and output. Therefore, the “PCI-
7200” represents both PCI-7200 and cPCI-7200 if not specified.
The manual describes how to modify various settings on the PCI-7200
card to meet your requirements. It is divided into seven chapters:
•Chapter 1, "Introduction," gives an overview of the
productfeatures, applications, and specifications.
•Chapter 2, "Installation," describes how to install the PCI-7200.
The layout of PCI-7200 is shown, and the installation
procedures, pin assignment of connectors, and timer pacer
generation are specified.
•Chapter 3, "Register Structure & Format," describes the low-
level register structure and format of the PCI-7200.
•Chapter 4, "Operation Theorem," describes how the PCI-7200
works.
•Chapter 5, "C/C++ & DLL Library," describes the high level C
and DLL library functions. It will help you to programming in
DOS, Win 3.11, and Win-95 environments.
•Chapter 6, "Double Buffer Mode Principle," describes the data
buffer for double-buffered DMA DI operation.
•Chapter 7, "Limitation," describes three limitations on using
PCI-7200.
•Appendix A, "8254 Programmable Interval Timer“, describes
the detailed structure and register format.

Introduction •• 1
1
Introduction
The PCI-7200/cPCI-7200 is PCI/CompactPCI form factor high speed
digital I/O card, it consists of 32 digital input channels, and 32 digital
output channels. High performance designs and the state-of-the-art
technology make this card to be ideal for high speed digital input and
output applications.
The PCI-7200 performs high-speed data transfers using bus mastering
DMA via 32-bit PCI bus architecture. The maximum data transfer rates
can be up to 12MB per second. It is very suitable for interface between
high speed peripherals and your computer system.
Several different digital I/O operation modes are supported:
1. Direct Program Control: the digital inputs and outputs can be
accessed and controlled by its corresponding I/O ports directly.
2. Timer Pacer Mode: the digital input and output operations are
handled by internal timer pacer clock and transferred by bus mastering
DMA.
3. External Clock Mode: the digital input operations are handled by
external input strobe signal (I_REQ) and transferred by bus mastering
DMA.
4. Handshaking: through REQ signal and ACK signal, the digital I/O
data can have simple handshaking data transfer.

2•• Introduction
Software Supporting: There are several software options help you get
your applications running quickly and easily.
1. Linking with data acquisition software packages, such as:
LabVIEW
HP-VEE
2. Custom Program: For the customer writing their own
programs, the PCI-7200 is supported by a comprehensive
set of drivers and programming tools. These software
supports are available in multiple platforms.
•MS-DOS Borland C/C++ program library
•DLL for Windows 95.
•PCIS-DASK/NT: Advanced data acquisition software kit
and DLL for Windows NT (Optional for PCI-7200).
1.1 Applications
•Interface to high-speed peripherals
•High-speed data transfers from other computers
•Digital I/O control
•Interface to external high-speed A/D and D/A converter
•Digital pattern generator
•Waveform and pulse generation
•BCD interface driver
1.2 Features
The PCI-7200 high-speed DIO Card provides the following advanced
features:
•32 TTL digital input channels
•32 TTL digital output channels
•Transfer up to 12M Bytes per second
•High output driving and low input loading
•32-bit PCI bus, Plug and Play
•On-board internal timer pacer clock
•Internal timer controls input sampling rate
•Internal timer controls digital output rate
•ACK and REQ for handshaking
•On-board 32-byte FIFO for both digital input and output
•Extra 8 Kbytes digital input FIFO for cPCI-7200

Introduction •• 3
•4 auxiliary digital input and output channels (cPCI-7200 only)
•Diode terminators for 32 input channels and control signals
(cPCI-7200 only)
•Multiple interrupt sources are selectable by software
1.3 Specifications
♦Digital I/O (DIO)
•Channel: 32 TTL compatible inputs and outputs
•Device: TTL74F273 and TTL74F373
•FIFO: 8 words (32-bit) (for PCI-7200)
2K + 8 words (32-bit) (for cPCI-7200)
•Input Voltage:
Low: Min. 0V; Max. 0.8V
High: Min. +2.0V
•Input Load:
Low: +0.5V @ -0.6mA max.
High: +2.7V @+20µA max.
•Output Voltage:
Low: Min. 0V; Max. 0.5V
High: Min. +2.7V
•Driving Capacity:
Low: Max. +0.5V at 24mA (Sink)
High: Min. 2.4V at -3.0mA (Source)
♦Auxiliary Digital I/O (AUXDIO)
•Channel: 4 TTL compatible inputs and outputs
•Device: TTL74F244
♦Programmable Counter
•Device: 82C54-10
•Timer Pacer: 16-bit/32-bit timer (two 16-bit counter cascaded
together) with a 4MHz time base
•Counter: One 16-bit counter with a 4MHz time base
•Pacer Output: 0.00046 Hz ~ 2 MHz
♦General Specifications
•I/O Base Address: 32 consecutive address location for PCI-
7200, 36 consecutive address location for cPCI-7200
•Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 50°C

4•• Introduction
•Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 80°C
•Humidity: 5 ~ 95%, non-condensing
•Connector:
PCI-7200: one 37-pin D-type and one 40-pin ribbon
connector
cPCI-7200: one 100-pin SCSI-type connector
•Dimension:
PCI-7200: Compact size, only 98mm (H) X 147mm (L)
cPCI-7200: Standard 3U CompactPCI form factor
•Power Consumption:
PCI-7200: +5 V @ 500 mA max.
cPCI-7200: +5 V @ 600 mA max.

Installation •• 5
2
Installation
This chapter describes how to install the PCI-7200. At first, the content of
the package and the unpacking information that you should be careful
are described. Because the PCI-7200 is a plug and play device, there is
no more jumper or DIP switch setting for configuration. The Interrupt
number and I/O port address are assigned by the system BIOS during
system boot up.
2.1 What You Have
In addition to this User's Manual, the package includes the
following items:
•PCI-7200 Digital I/O & Counter Card (include ACL-10437: 40-
pin to 37-pin D-Sub cable)
or
•cPCI-7200 Digital I/O & Counter Card (include 100-pin SCSI
connector assembly )
•Manual & Software Utility CD
If any of these items 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 Unpacking
Your PCI-7200 card contains sensitive electronic components that
can be easily damaged by static electricity.
The card should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The
operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at
the same point as the anti-static mat.
Inspect the card module carton for obvious damage. Shipping and
handling may cause damage to your module. Be sure there are no
shipping and handling damages on the module before processing.
After opening the card module carton, extract the system module
and place it only on a grounded anti-static surface component side
up.
Again inspect the module for damage. Press down on all the
socketed IC's to make sure that they are properly seated. Do this
only with the module place on a firm flat surface.
Note: DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE CARD IF IT HAS BEEN
DAMAGED.
You are now ready to install your PCI-7200.
2.3 Device Driver Installation for Windows 95
While you first plug PCI-7200 card and enter Windows 95, the
system will detect this device automatically and show the following
dialog box that prompts you to select the device information
source.

Installation •• 7
Choose the default option “Driver from disk provided by hardware
manufacturer” and then a dialog box is shown to prompt you give
the path of installation disk.
Place ADLink’s “Manual & Software Utility” CD into the appropriate
CD driver. Type “X:\Software\NuDAQPCI\7200\Win95” in the input
field (X indicates the CD ROM driver) and then click OK. The
system will start the installation of PCI-7200.

8•• Installation
2.4 PCI-7200’s Layout
CN1
PCI-7200 Rev A1
CN2
ALTERA
PCI -Bus
Controller
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2.1 PCI-7200 Layout Diagram

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Figure 2.1a PCI-7200 Layout Diagram

10 •• Installation
2.5 PCI-7200 Installation Outline
2.5.1 Hardware configuration
Because PCI-7200 is a plug and play device, the interrupt number
and I/O port address are assigned by system BIOS. There is no
jumpers or DIP switches on-board for configuration setting.
2.5.2 Slot selection
For PCI-7200, choose a PCI expansion slot and make sure this
slot supports bus master mode data transfer.
For cPCI-7200, choose a peripheral slot which is marked with a
circle on the backplane and make sure this slot supports bus
master mode data transfer.
2.5.3 Installation Procedure
1. Turn off your computer
2. 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 (for PCI-7200) or
CompactPCI peripheral slot (for cPCI-7200). PCI slots are short
than ISA or EISA slots and are usually white or ivory.
CompactPCI peripheral slots are marked with a circle on the
backplane.
Caution!! Don‘t put PCI-7200 card into ISA or EISA slot.
5. Before handling the PCI-7200, 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 PCI-7200 board into the PCI slot you selected, or
position the cPCI-7200 board along the card guide into the
selected CompactPCI peripheral slot.
7. Secure the PCI-7200 in place at the rear panel of the system
unit using screw removed from the slot (for PCI-7200), or screw
the cPCI-7200 in place at the front panel of the CompactPCI
system.

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2.5.4 Running the 7200UTIL.EXE
The IRQ number and I/O port address can be configured by the
system. By using the 7200UTIL.EXE, you can get the above values
and they are displayed by this utility.
A testing program is included in this utility, you can check if your
PCI-7200 can work properly. Refer Section 5.2 for further detailed
information.
2.6 Connector Pin Assignment
2.6.1 PCI-7200 Pin Assignment
The PCI-7200 comes equipped with one 37-pin D-Sub connector
(CN2) located on the rear mounting plate and one 40-pin female
flat cable header connector (CN1). The CN2 is located on the rear
mounting plate; the CN1 is on front of the board. Refer section 2.2
PCI-7200‘s layout.
CN2 is used for digital inputs (DI 0 ~ DI 15) and digital outputs (DO
0 ~ DO 15), and the reminder digital I/O channels DI 16 ~ DI 31
and DO 16 ~ DO 31 are presented on the CN1. The pin
assignment of CN1 and CN2 is illustrated in the figure 2.2 and 2.3.
Legend:
DO n :Digital Output CH n
DI n :Digital Input CH n
GND :Ground
ACK :ACK Signal of handshaking communication
REQ :REQ Signal of handshaking communication
Input signal to start the DI data sampling
O_TRG :Output signal can be controlled by software