Advantech PCI-1755 User manual

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2003 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 manual 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 reliable. 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.
Acknowledgments
PC-LabCard is a trademark of Advantech Co., Ltd. IBM and 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.
CEnotification
The PCI-1755, developed by ADVANTECH CO., LTD., 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.
On-line Technical Support
For technical support and service, please visit our support website at:
http://www.advantech.com/support
Part No. 2003175500 1st Edition
Printed in Taiwan Jul 2003

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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................1
1.1 FEATURES.......................................................................................................................................1
1.2 APPLICATIONS ................................................................................................................................3
1.3 INSTALLATION GUIDE....................................................................................................................3
1.4 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................5
1.5 DEVICE DRIVERS PROGRAMMING ROADMAP............................................................................6
1.6 ACCESSORIES..................................................................................................................................8
2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................11
2.1 UNPACKING...................................................................................................................................11
2.2 DRIVER INSTALLATION................................................................................................................13
2.3 HARDWARE INSTALLAT ION.........................................................................................................15
2.4 DEVICE SETUP &CONFIGURATION ...........................................................................................18
3. SIGNAL CONNECTIONS..............................................................................................................23
3.1 OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................................23
3.2 SWITCH ANDJUMPER SETTINGS ................................................................................................23
3.3 SIGNAL CONNECTIONS................................................................................................................25
APPENDIX A. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................29
APPENDIX B. BLOCK DIAGRAM.................................................................................................33
APPENDIX C. REGISTER STRUCTURE AND FORMAT.....................................................35
APPENDIX D. 82C54 COUNTER FUNCTION............................................................................65
APPENDIX E. WAVEFORM OF EACH MODE..........................................................................73

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Introduction
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1. Introduction
Thank you for buying the Advantech PCI-1755. The PCI-1755 is a Ultra-Speed
32-ch Digital I/O card for the PCI bus. Its digital I/O channels are TTL-compatible
and use 74LS244 driver/buffer circuits to provide high output driving capacity.
These buffered circuits also require lower input loading current than regular TTL
circuits. The ultra speed data transfer functions fulfill your industrial or laboratory
application needs.
The following sections of this chapter will provide further information about
features of the multifunction cards, a Quick Start for installation, together with some
brief information on software and accessories for the PCI-1755 card.
1.1 Features
nBus-mastering DMA data transfer with Scatter-Gather™technology
n32/16/8-bit Pattern I/O with start and stop trigger function, 2-mode
Handshaking I/O
nInterrupt handling capability
nOn-board active terminators for high speed and long distance transfers
nPattern match and Change state detection interrupt function
nGeneral-purposed 8-ch DI/O
The Advantech PCI-1755 offers the following main features:
PCI-Bus Mastering Data Transfer
The PCI-1755 supports PCI-Bus mastering DMA for high-speed data transfer. By
setting aside a block of memory in the PC, the PCI-1755 performs bus-mastering
data transfers without CPU intervention, freeing the CPU to perform other more
urgent tasks such as data analysis and graphic manipulation. The function allows
users to run all I/O functions simultaneously at full speed without losing data.
Special Shielded Cable for Noise Reduction
The PCL-101100 shielded cable is specially designed for the PCI-1755 for reducing
noise. Its wires are all twisted pairs, with input signals and output signals separately
shielded, providing minimal cross talk between signals and offering the best
protection against EMI/EMC problems.

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Keeping the Output Values after System Reset
When the system is hot reset (power is not shut off), the PCI-1755 can either retain
the last digital output values, or return to its default configuration, depending on the
jumper setting. This practical function eliminates dangers and problems caused by
an unexpected system reset.
On-board FIFO Memory
The PCI-1755 provides an on-board FIFO (Fist In First Out) memory buffer, storing
up to 16K samples for digital input and 16K for digital output conversion.
Pattern Match Function
The PCI-1755 provides "Pattern Match" interrupt function for digital input channels.
The card monitors the state of digital inputs and compares them with a pre-set
pattern. When the received state matches the pre-set pattern, the PCI-1755 generates
an interrupt signal to system.
Change of State Function
"Change of State" interrupt function is provided at-- digital input channels. When
any signal line changes its state, the card generates an interrupt to the system to
handle this event.
Note:
. For detailed specifications of the PCI-1755, please refer to Appendix A,
Specifications.

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1.2Applications
nHigh speed IC function test
nParallel data transfer
nTTL, DTL and CMOS logic signal sensing
nRelay and switch monitoring and controlling
nIndicator LED driving
1.3Installation Guide
Before you install your PCI-1755 card, please make sure you have the following
necessary components:
PCI-1755 DA&C card
PCI-1755 User’s Manual
Driver software Advantech DLL drivers
(included in the companion CD-ROM)
Wiring cable PCL-101100 (option)
Wiring board ADAM-39100 (option)
Computer Personal computer or workstation with a
PCI-bus slot (running Windows 2000/95/98/
ME/NT/XP)
Some other optional components are also available for enhanced operation:
Application software ActiveDAQ or other third-party software packages
After you get the necessary components and maybe some of the accessories for
enhanced operationof your Multifunction card, you can then begin the Installation
procedures. Fig. 1-1 on the next page provides a concise flow chart to give users a
broad picture of the software and hardware installation procedures:

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Fig. 1-1 Installation Flow Chart
Install Driver from CD-ROM, then power-off PC
Install Hardware and power-on PC
Use driver utility to configure hardware
Use test utility to test hardware
Read examples & driver manual
Start to write your own application