Advantech PCI-1713U User manual

PCI-1713U
32-ch Isolated Analog Input Card
User Manual

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copy-
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described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this man-
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Part No. 20031713U01 1st Edition
Printed in Taiwan October 2009

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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.
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 or spray detergents for clean-
ing.
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 -

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20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C (140° F). THIS COULD DAM-
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.

vii Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Overview .......................................................... 2
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 2
1.2 Features ............................................................................. 3
1.3 Specifications .................................................................... 3
1.4 Block Diagram .................................................................. 5
Chapter 2 Installation ....................................................... 8
2.1 Initial Inspection................................................................ 8
2.2 Unpacking ......................................................................... 8
2.3 Installation Instructions ..................................................... 9
Chapter 3 Signal Connections ........................................ 12
3.1 Overview ......................................................................... 12
3.2 I/O Connector.................................................................. 12
Figure 3.1:I/O Connector Pin Assignments ................. 13
3.3 Analog Input Connections............................................... 14
Figure 3.2:Single-ended Input Ch. ............................... 14
Figure 3.3:Differential Input Ch. - Grounded .............. 15
Figure 3.4:Differential Input Ch. - Floating ................ 16
3.4 Field Wiring Considerations ........................................... 17
Chapter 4 Calibration ..................................................... 20
4.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 20
4.2 VR Assignments.............................................................. 20
Figure 4.1:PCL-1713U VR Assignments .................... 20
4.3 Board ID Settings ............................................................ 21
Figure 4.2:Board ID Switch ......................................... 21
Table 4.1:Board ID Settings ........................................ 21
4.4 A/D Calibration ............................................................... 22
Appendix A Specifications ................................................. 28
A.1 General ............................................................................ 28
A.2 Analog Input.................................................................... 29

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CHAPTER
1
Overview
Sections include:
• Introduction
• Features
• Specifications
• Block Diagram

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Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
The PCI-1713U is a 12-bit 32-channel analog input card for the PCI bus.
It provides 32 analog input channels with a sampling rate up to 100k sam-
ples/s, 12-bit resolution and isolation protection of 2500 VDC.
PCI-bus Plug and Play
The PCI-1713U uses a PCI controller to interface the card with the PCI
bus. The controller fully implements the PCI bus specification Rev 2.1.
All bus relative configurations, such as base address and interrupt assign-
ment, are automatically controlled by software.
Flexible Input Types and Range Settings
The PCI-1713U features an automatic channel/gain scanning circuit. The
circuit, rather than your software, controls multiplexer switching during
sampling. The on-board SRAM stores different gain values and configu-
rations for each channel. This design lets you perform multi-channel
sampling with different gains for each channel and with free combination
of single-ended and differential inputs.
High-speed Data Acquisition
The PCI-1713U provides a sampling rate up to 100k samples/s. It has an
on-board FIFO buffer, which can store up to 4K A/D samples and gener-
ates an interrupt signal when the FIFO is half full. This feature provides
continuous high-speed data transfer and more predictable performance on
Windows systems.
Supports Software, Internal and External Pacer Triggering
The PCI-1713U supports three kinds of trigger modes for A/D conver-
sion: software triggering, internal pacer triggering and external pacer trig-
gering. The software trigger allows users to acquire a sample when it is
needed; the internal pacer triggers continuous high-speed data acquisi-
tion. The PCI-1713U also accepts external trigger sources, allowing syn-
chronous sampling with external devices.

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Satisfies the Need for Isolation Protection
The PCI-1713U provides 2500VDC optical isolation protection between
the inputs and the PC bus to protect the PC and peripherals from damage
due to high voltages on the input lines. It is ideal for the situations where
budget-conscious users require flexibility, stability and a high level of
isolation protection for their data acquisition system.
1.2 Features
• 32 single-ended or 16 differential analog inputs, or a combination
• 12-bit A/D converter, with up to 100 kHz sampling rate
• Programmable gain for each input channel
• Automatic channel/gain scanning
• Onboard 4k samples FIFO buffer
• Programmable pacer
1.3 Specifications
Analog Input:
• Channels: 32 single-ended or 16 differential (software programmable)
• Resolution: 12-bit
• Onboard FIFO: 4k samples
• Conversion time: 2.5 µs
Input Range:
• Bipolar: ±10 V, ±5 V, ±2.5 V, ±1.25 V, ±0.625 V
• Unipolar: 0 ~10 V, 0 ~ 5 V, 0 ~ 2.5 V, 0 ~ 1.25 V
• Maximum Input Overvoltage: ±30 V
• Isolation Protection: 2,500V
• Maximum sampling rate: 100 kHz
• Accuracy: (depending on gain)
Gain Accuracy
0.5, 1 0.1% of FSR±1LSB
2 0.2% of FSR±1LSB
4 0.2% of FSR±1LSB
8 0.4% of FSR±1LSB

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• Linearity error: ±1 LSB
• Drift: Typical 30 PPM / °C ( 0 ~ 60 °C )
• Input impedance: 1 GΩ
• Sampling mode: Software, on-board programmable pacer or external
• Trigger voltage: Low: 0~2 V; High: 2.8~5 V
Programmable Timer/Counter
• Counter chip: 82C54 or equivalent
• Counters: 3 channels, 16 bits
2 channels are permanently configured as programmable pacers;
1 channel is un-used.
• Time base:
Channel 1: 10 MHz
Channel 2: Takes input from output of channel 1
Channel 0: unused.
General:
• I/O Connector: 37-pin D-type female connector
• Dimensions: 175 mm x 100 mm (6.9” x 3.9”)
• Power consumption:+5 V @ 850 mA (Typical),
• +5 V @ 1.0 A (Max.)
• Operating temperature: 0 ~ +60 °C (32 ~ 140 °F)
• Storage temperature: -20 ~ +70 °C (-4 ~ 158 °F)
• Operating humidity: 5 ~ 95%RH non-condensing
• MTBF: over 85,310 hrs @ 25 °C, grounded, fixed environment

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1.4 Block Diagram

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CHAPTER
2
Installation
Sections include:
• Initial Inspection
• Unpacking
• Installation Instructions

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Initial Inspection
Before installing the PCI-1713U, check the card for visible damage. We
have carefully inspected the card both mechanically and electrically
before shipment. It should be free of marks and in perfect order upon
receipt.
As you unpack the PCI-1713U, check it for signs of shipping damage
(damaged box, scratches, dents, etc.). If it is damaged or fails to meet
specifications, notify our service department or your local sales represen-
tative immediately. Also, call the carrier immediately and retain the ship-
ping carton and packing materials for inspection by the carrier. We will
then make arrangements to repair or replace the unit.
2.2 Unpacking
The PCI-1713U contains components that are sensitive and vulnerable to
static electricity. Discharge any static electricity on your body to ground
by touching the back of the system unit (grounded metal) before you
touch the board.
Remove the PCI-1713U card from its protective packaging by grasping
the card's rear panel. Handle the card only by its edges to avoid static dis-
charge which could damage its integrated circuits. Keep the antistatic
package. Whenever you remove the card from the PC, protect the card by
storing it in this package.
You should also avoid contact with materials that hold static electricity
such as plastic, vinyl and styrofoam.
Check the product contents inside the packing. There should be one card,
one CD-ROM, and this manual. Make sure nothing is missing.

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2.3 Installation Instructions
The PCI-1713U can be installed in any PCI slot in the computer. How-
ever, refer to the computer user's manual to avoid any mistakes and dan-
ger before you follow the installation procedure below:
1. Turn off your computer and any accessories connected to the computer.
Warning!TURN OFF your computer power supply whenever you
install or remove any card, or connect and disconnect cables.
2. Disconnect the power cord /other cables from the back of the computer.
3. Remove the cover of the computer.
4. Select an empty +5 V PCI slot. Remove the screw that secures the
expansion slot cover to the system unit. Save the screw to secure the
interface card retaining bracket.
5. Carefully grasp the upper edge of the PCI-1713U. Align the hole in the
retaining bracket with the hole on the expansion slot and align the gold
striped edge connector with the expansion slot socket. Press the card
into the socket gently but firmly. Make sure the card fits the slot
tightly.
6. Secure the PCI-1713U by screwing the mounting bracket to the back
panel of the computer.
7. Attach any accessories (D-type cable, terminal board, etc.) to the card.
8. Replace the cover of your computer. Reconnect any cables.
9. Turn the computer power on.

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CHAPTER
3
Signal Connections
Sections include:
• Overview
• I/O Connector
• Analog Input Connections
• Field Wiring Considerations

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Chapter 3 Signal Connections
3.1 Overview
Correct signal connections are one of the most important factors in ensur-
ing that your application system is sending and receiving data correctly.
A good signal connection can avoid much unnecessary and costly dam-
age to your valuable PC and other hardware devices. This chapter will
provide some useful information about how to connect analog input sig-
nals to the PCI-1713U card via the I/O connector.
3.2 I/O Connector
The I/O connector for the PCI-1713U card is a 37-pin D-type connector
which you can connect to 37-pin D-type accessories with Advantech's
PCL-10137 cable.
Note!: The PCI-1713U does not include the PCL-10137 cable assembly.
The following figure shows the pin assignments for the 37-pin I/O con-
nector on the PCI-1713U card.