Advantech PCL-722 User manual

PCL-722
144-ch Digital I/O ISA Card
User Manual

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copy-
righted 2011 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
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Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Delphi and C++ Builder are trademarks of Borland Corporation.
Part No. 2003722010 1st Edition
Printed in Taiwan November 2011

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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.

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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

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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-

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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 Specifications .................................................................... 2
1.2.1 Digital Input ................................................................... 2
1.2.2 Digital Output ................................................................ 3
1.2.3 General Specifications ................................................... 3
1.3 Applications ...................................................................... 3
1.4 Installation Guide .............................................................. 4
Figure 1.1:Installation Flow Chart ................................. 4
1.5 Software Overview............................................................ 5
Chapter 2 Installation ....................................................... 8
2.1 Unpacking ......................................................................... 8
2.2 Driver Installation ............................................................. 9
Figure 2.1: Advantech Automation Software Setup ...... 9
Figure 2.2:Different Options for Driver Setup ............ 10
2.3 Hardware Installation ...................................................... 11
Chapter 3 Signal Connections ........................................ 14
3.1 Overview ......................................................................... 14
3.2 Switch & Jumper Settings .............................................. 14
Figure 3.1:Card Connectors, Jumpers & Switches ...... 14
3.2.1 Base Address Selection ................................................ 15
Table 3.1:Switch Position Summary ........................... 15
3.2.2 96/144-bit Mode Setting .............................................. 16
Figure 3.2:Select 144 or 96 I/O ................................... 16
3.2.3 Interrupt Settings .......................................................... 17
Figure 3.3:Interrupt Enable Selection .......................... 17
3.3 Signal Connections.......................................................... 18
3.3.1 Configuration .............................................................. 18
Table 3.3:CFG register format (mode 0) ..................... 19
Table 3.2:8255 Address Map ....................................... 19
Table 3.4:8255 Mode 0 Configuration Table .............. 20
3.4 Interrupt Handling ........................................................... 21
Appendix A Programming Examples .............................. 24
Appendix B Block Diagram............................................... 30
Appendix C PC I/O Port Address Map ............................ 32

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CHAPTER
1
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the
PCL-722 and instruction on card config-
uration in order to match your applica-
tion and prepare it for installation on
your system.
Sections include:
• Features
• Specifications
• Applications
• Installation Guide
• Software Overview

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The PCL-722 144 bit DIO card is a generalized 144 line parallel digital I/
O board that has six channels. Each channel emulates mode 0 of a 8255
programmable peripheral interface chip, and has 24 lines of digital input
and/or output. Every channel has an individual connector with OPTO-22
compatible pin assignment. Two lines of each connector can be used to
generate a hardware interrupt. These inputs are buffered and can be con-
nected to IRQ 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. The PCL-722 is a full-size PC add-on
card and can fit any full-length expansion slot in the IBM PC XT/AT or
compatible computer running at any clock rate.
1.1 Features
• 144 TTL digital I/O lines, (6 connectors, each with 24 I/O lines)
• The 24 I/O lines of each connector are configured to port PA (8 bit), PB
(8 bit), PC Upper (4 bit) and PC Lower (4 bit). Each port can be pro-
grammed to digital input or digital output
• Emulates mode 0 of 8255 PPI
• Programmable interrupt handling
• OPTO-22 compatible 50-pin connector
• Direct interface to wide range of peripherals
1.2 Specifications
1.2.1 Digital Input
Channels: 144 (24 channels x 6 ports) shared with output
Compatibility: 5V/TTL
Input Voltage: Logic 0: 0.0 V ~ 0.80 V @ -0.2 mA
Logic 1: 2.0 V ~ 5.25 V @ 20 uA
Interrupt Capable Ch.: Bits 0 and 3 of Port C can generate an interrupt to
IRQ 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7
Interrupt Bandwidth: 800Hz @ 0.5 Duty cycle

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1.2.2 Digital Output
Channels: 144 (24 channels x 6 ports) shared with input
Compatibility: 5V/TTL
Output Voltage: Port A, B, C
Logic 0: 0.4 V max. @ 24 mA
Logic 1: 2.4 V min. @ -15 mA
1.2.3 General Specifications
Power Consumption: Typical: +5 V @ 1.3 A
Max.: +5 V @ 1.8 A
Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F)
Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 70°C (-4 ~ 158°F)
Operating Humidity: 5 ~ 95% RH, non-condensing (refer to IEC 68-2-3)
I/O Connectors: 6 x 50-pin male ribbon-cable connectors. Pin assignment
are fully compatible with Opto-22 I/O modules racks
Dimensions (L x H): 334 x 100 mm (13.2" x 3.9)
1.3 Applications
• Industrial AC/DC I/O module monitoring and control
• Relay and switch monitoring and control
• Parallel data transfer
• Sensing the signals of TTL, DTL, CMOS logic
• Driving indicator LED's

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1.4 Installation Guide
Before you install your PCL-722 card, please make sure you have the fol-
lowing necessary components:
• PCL-722 DA&C card
• PCL-722 User Manual
• Driver software Advantech DLL drivers (in the companion CD-ROM)
• PC or workstation with a ISA-bus slot
Some other optional components are also available for enhanced opera-
tion: ActiveDAQ, ActiveDAQ Pro, LabView or other 3rd-party software
packages.
After you get the necessary components and maybe some of the accesso-
ries for enhanced operation of your multifunction card, you can then
begin the installation procedure. Figure 1.1 gives users an overview of the
software and hardware installation procedure:
Figure 1.1: Installation Flow Chart

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1.5 Software Overview
Advantech offers a rich set of DLL drivers, third-party driver support and
application software to help fully exploit the functions of your
PCL-722 card:
• Device Drivers (on the companion CD-ROM)
• LabVIEW driver
• Advantech ActiveDAQ Pro
Programming Choices for DA&C Cards
You may use Advantech application software such as Advantech Device
Drivers. On the other hand, advanced users can use register-level pro-
gramming, although this is not recommended due to its laborious and
time-consuming nature.
Device Drivers
Advantech Device Driver software is included on the companion
CD-ROM at no extra charge. It also comes with all Advantech DA&C
cards. Advantech’s Device Drivers features a complete I/O function
library to help boost your application performance. Advantech Device
Drivers for Win 2000/XP works seamlessly with development tools such
as Visual C++, Visual Basic, Borland C++ Builder and Borland Delphi.
Register-level Programming
Register-level programming is available for experienced programmers
who find it necessary to write code directly at the level of the device reg-
ister. But since register-level programming requires much effort and time,
it is strongly recommend to use the Advantech Device Drivers instead.

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CHAPTER
2
Installation
This chapter contains a package item
checklist, proper instructions for
unpacking and step-by-step procedures
for card installation.
Sections include:
• Unpacking
• Driver Installation
• Hardware Installation
• Device Configuration

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Unpacking
After receiving your PCL-722 package, please inspect its contents first.
The package should contain the following items:
• PCL-722 card
• Companion CD-ROM (Device Drivers included)
• User Manual
The PCL-722 cards harbor certain electronic components vulnerable to
electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can easily damage the integrated cir-
cuits and certain components if preventive measures are ignored.
Before removing the card from the antistatic plastic bag, you should take
the following precautions to ward off possible ESD damage:
Touch the metal part of your computer chassis with your hand to dis-
charge the static electricity accumulated on your body. Alternatively, one
can also use a grounding strap.
Touch the anti-static bag to a metal part of your computer chassis before
opening the bag.
Take hold of the card only by the metal bracket when removing it out of
the bag.
After taking out the card, you should first:
Inspect the card for any possible signs of external damage (loose or dam-
aged components, etc.). If the card is visibly damaged, please notify our
service department or our local sales representative immediately. Do not
install a damaged card into your system.
Also, pay extra caution to the following aspects during installation:
Avoid physical contact with materials that could hold static electricity
such as plastic, vinyl and Styrofoam.Whenever you handle the card, grasp
it only by its edges. DO NOT TOUCH the exposed metal pins of the con-
nector or the electronic components.
Note: Keep the anti-static bag for future use. You might
need the original bag to store the card I you have to
remove the card from a PC or transport it elsewhere.

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2.2 Driver Installation
We recommend you install the driver before you plug the PCL-722 into
your system, since this will guarantee a smooth installation process.
The Advantech Device Drivers Setup program for the PCL-722 card is
included in the companion CD-ROM that is shipped with your DA&C
card package. Please follow the steps below to install the driver software:
1. Insert the companion CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. The Setup program will be launched automatically if you have the
autoplay function enabled on your system. When the Setup Program is
launched, the Setup Screen will appear.
Figure 2.1: Advantech Automation Software Setup
3. First, install the Advantech Device Manager.
4. Select the “Individual Drivers” to install the specific device driver then
just follow the installation instructions step by step to complete your
device driver installation and setup.
Note: If the autoplay function is not enabled on your computer,
use Windows Explorer or Windows Run command to exe-
cute AUTORUN.EXE on the companion CD-ROM.

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Figure 2.2: Different Options for Driver Setup
For further information on driver-related issues, an online version of the
Device Drivers Manual is available by accessing the following path:
Start/Advantech Automation/Device Manager/Device Driver’s Manual

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2.3 Hardware Installation
After the Device Drivers installation is completed you can install the
PCL-722 card into any ISA slot on your computer. A complete device
installation procedure should include device setup, configuration and test-
ing. The following sections will guide you through the Setup, Configura-
tion and Testing of your device. However, it is suggested that you refer to
the computer’s user manual or related documentation if you have any
doubts. Please follow the steps below to install the card.
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and cables.
2. Remove the cover of your computer.
3. Remove the slot cover on the back panel of your computer.
4. Touch the metal part on the surface of your computer to neutralize the
static electricity that might be on your body.
5. Insert the PCL-722 card into a ISA slot. Hold the card only by its edges
and carefully align it with the slot. Insert the card firmly into place.
6. Fasten the bracket of the ISA card on the back panel rail of the com-
puter with screws.
7. Connect appropriate accessories (50-pin flat cable, wiring terminals,
etc. if necessary) to the ISA card.
8. Replace the cover of your computer chassis. Re-connect the cables you
removed in step 2.
9. Plug in the power cord and turn on the computer.
After your card is properly installed on your system, you can now config-
ure your device using the Advantech Device Manager Program that has
itself already been installed on your system during driver setup.
Note: Make sure you have installed the driver and Advantech
Device Manager before you install the card (please refer
to chapter 2.2 Driver Installation)

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