Advantech PCI-1727U User manual

Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality
new and certied-used/pre-owned equipment
• FAST SHIPPING AND
DELIVERY
• TENS OF THOUSANDS OF
IN-STOCK ITEMS
• EQUIPMENT DEMOS
• HUNDREDS OF
MANUFACTURERS
SUPPORTED
• LEASING/MONTHLY
RENTALS
• ITAR CERTIFIED
SECURE ASSET SOLUTIONS
SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS
Experienced engineers and technicians on staff
at our full-service, in-house repair center
WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT
Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment
We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins
www.artisantg.com/WeBuyEquipment
REMOTE INSPECTION
Remotely inspect equipment before purchasing with
our interactive website at www.instraview.com
LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION?
Visit us on the web at www.artisantg.com for more
information on price quotations, drivers, technical
specications, manuals, and documentation
Contact us: (888) 88-SOURCE | [e-mail] | www.artisantg.com
SM
View
Instra

PCI-1727U
12-ch Analog Output Card
with Universal PCI
User Manual

PCI-1727U User Manual ii
Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copy-
righted 2006 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech
Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products
described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this man-
ual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or
by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd.
Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reli-
able. However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use,
nor for any infringements of the rights of third parties, which may result
from its use.
Acknowledgements
PC-LabCard is a trademark of Advantech Co., Ltd.
IBM, PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
MS-DOS, Windows, Microsoft Visual C++ and Visual BASIC are
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Delphi and C++ Builder are trademarks of Borland Corporation.
Part No. 2004172700 1st Edition
Printed in Taiwan May 2006

iii
Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod-
ucts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years
from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or
altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech,
or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper instal-
lation. Advantech assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as
a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous test-
ing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service. If an
Advantech product is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no
charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will
be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and
freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For
example, CPU speed, Advantech products used, other hardware
and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any
onscreen messages you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your man-
ual, product, and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return
merchandize authorization) number from your dealer. This allows
us to process your return more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and
Replacement Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date
(such as your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A product
returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for war-
ranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and
ship it prepaid to your dealer.

PCI-1727U User Manual iv
Declaration of Conformity
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications
when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use
of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please
contact your local supplier for ordering information.
FCC Class A
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful inter-
ference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
Technical Support and Assistance
Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support
where you can find the latest information about the product.
Step 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's cus-
tomer service center for technical support if you need additional
assistance. Please have the following information ready before
you call:
- Product name and serial number
- Description of your peripheral attachments
- Description of your software (operating system, version, appli-
cation software, etc.)
- A complete description of the problem
- The exact wording of any error messages

v
Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User's Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning.
Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located
near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Drop-
ping it or letting it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before con-
necting the equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the
power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or elec-
trical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment
should be opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked
by service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work
according to the user's manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -
20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C (140° F). THIS COULD DAM-

PCI-1727U User Manual vi
AGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE IN A
CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
16. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE
SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORD-
ING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-
1:1982 is no more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1.
Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements
contained herein.
Safety Precaution - Static Electricity
Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the
products from damage.
1. To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your
PC chassis before you work on it. Don't touch any components on
the CPU card or other cards while the PC is on.
2. Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The
sudden rush of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may
damage sensitive electronic components.

vii Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .................................................... 2
1.1 Features ............................................................................. 2
1.2 Applications ...................................................................... 3
1.3 Installation Guide .............................................................. 3
Figure 1.1:Installation Flow Chart ................................. 4
1.4 Software Overview............................................................ 5
1.5 Device Driver Programming Roadmap............................. 6
1.5.1 Programming Tools ....................................................... 6
1.5.2 Programming with Device Drivers Function Library .... 7
1.5.3 Troubleshooting Device Drivers Error .......................... 7
1.6 Accessories........................................................................ 7
1.6.1 Wiring Cables ................................................................ 7
1.6.2 Wiring Boards ................................................................ 8
Chapter 2 Installation ..................................................... 10
2.1 Unpacking ....................................................................... 10
2.2 Driver Installation ........................................................... 11
Figure 2.1: Advantech Automation Software Setup .... 12
Figure 2.2:Different Options for Driver Setup ............ 12
2.3 Hardware Installation ...................................................... 13
2.4 Device Configuration ...................................................... 14
Figure 2.3:The Device Manager Dialog Box ............... 14
Figure 2.4:The Device Setting Dialog Box ................. 15
Figure 2.5:Analog Output Test Utility ......................... 15
Chapter 3 Signal Connections ....................................... 18
3.1 Overview ........................................................................ 18
3.2 Switch & Jumper Settings ............................................. 18
Figure 3.1:Card Connectors, Jumpers & Switches ...... 18
Table 3.1:Summary of Jumper Settings ....................... 19
Table 3.2:Summary of Jumper Settings ....................... 19
3.3 Signal Connections ......................................................... 20
Table 3.3:I/O Connection Signal Description .............. 23
Appendix A Specifications ............................................... 28
Appendix B Block Diagram ............................................. 32

PCI-1727U User Manual viii

2
CHAPTER
1
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the
PCI-1727U and instruction on card con-
figuration in order to match your appli-
cation and prepare it for installation on
your system.
Sections include:
• Features
• Applications
• Installations Guide
• Software Overview
• Device Driver Programming Roadmap
• Accessories