Advantech PCIE-1805 User manual

User Manual
PCIE-1805
32-ch, 16-bit, 1 MS/s Analog
Input PCI Express Card

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Copyright
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to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without
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free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur-
chase.
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
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service time and freight. 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. Have your manual, 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 warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.
Part No. 2001180500 Edition 1
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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
1. Visit the Advantech web site at http://support.advantech.com.tw/ where you
can find the latest information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service
center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Have the follow-
ing information ready before you call:
–Product name and serial number
–Description of your peripheral attachments
–Description of your software (operating system, version, application software,
etc.)
–A complete description of the problem
–The exact wording of any error messages
Packing List
Before setting up the system, check that the items listed below are included and in
good condition. If any item does not accord with the table, contact your dealer imme-
diately.
PCIE-1805 DA&C card
Startup or User Manual
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 elec-
tronic components.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction..........................................1
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 DAQNavi Device Driver Programming Roadmap ..................................... 5
1.6 Accessories............................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 Installation............................................7
2.1 Unpacking ................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Driver Installation ...................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Device Auto Installation (Recommended)..................................... 8
2.3 Device Setup & Configuration ................................................................... 9
Figure 2.1 The Device Setting of PCIE-1805............................... 9
Figure 2.2 The Device Setting page .......................................... 10
Figure 2.3 The Device Testing of PCIE-1805 ............................ 11
Chapter 3 Signal Connections ...........................13
3.1 Overview ................................................................................................. 14
3.2 Switch and Jumper Settings.................................................................... 14
Figure 3.1 Connector and Switch Locations .............................. 14
3.2.1 Board ID (SW1)........................................................................... 15
Table 3.1: Board ID Setting (SW1) ............................................ 15
3.3 Signal Connections ................................................................................. 16
Figure 3.2 62-pin I/O Connector Pin Assignments .................... 16
3.3.1 I/O Connector Signal Description................................................ 17
3.3.2 Measurement Mode Selection .................................................... 18
3.3.3 Analog Input Connections........................................................... 18
Figure 3.3 Differential Input Channel Connections .................... 19
Figure 3.4 Differential Input Channel Connection - Floating Signal
Source ...................................................................... 19
Figure 3.5 External Clock Source Connection........................... 21
Figure 3.6 External Digital Trigger Source Connection ............. 21
3.4 Field Wiring Considerations .................................................................... 22
Appendix A Specifications ....................................23
A.1 Function Block......................................................................................... 24
A.2 Analog Input ............................................................................................ 25
A.2.1 Functions .................................................................................... 25
A.2.2 Voltage Measurement Accuracy ................................................. 26
A.2.3 Current Measurement Accuracy ................................................. 26
A.2.4 Dynamic Performance ................................................................ 26
A.3 Triggers ................................................................................................... 26
A.3.1 Analog Trigger ............................................................................ 26
A.3.2 External Digital Trigger ............................................................... 27
A.4 Timing Signals......................................................................................... 27
A.4.1 Timing Signal Inputs ................................................................... 27
A.5 Output Capacity ...................................................................................... 27

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A.6 General ................................................................................................... 27
Appendix B Operation Theory .............................. 29
B.1 Analog Input Operation ........................................................................... 30
B.1.1 AI Hardware Structure ................................................................ 30
B.1.2 Analog Input Ranges and Gains................................................. 30
B.1.3 AI Trigger Modes ........................................................................ 31
B.1.4 AI CONV Clock Source............................................................... 33
B.1.5 AI Trigger Source........................................................................ 34
Table B.1: Analog Input Data Format ........................................ 34
Table B.2: Full Scale Values for Input Voltage Ranges............. 34

Chapter 1
1Introduction
This chapter introduces PCIE-
1805 and its typical applications.
Sections include:
Features
Applications
Installation Guide
Software Overview
Roadmap
Accessories
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PCIE-1805 is an advanced high-performance analog input card based on the PCIe
x1 Bus. With a large FIFO of 4K samples, the maximum sampling rate of PCIE-1805
is up to 1MkS/s shared by maximum 32 channels.
1.1 Features
32-ch single-ended or 16-ch differential analog input, up to 1MS/s
16-bit resolution for A/D conversion
±10 V to ±1 V voltage measurement
0 ~ 20 mA or 4 ~ 20 mA current measurement
Full auto-calibration
Supports digital and analog triggers
Multi-card synchronization
PCIE-1805 offers the following main features:
PCIe-Bus Plug & Play
The PCIE-1805 card uses a PCIe controller to interface the card to the PCI Express
bus. The controller fully implements the PCI Express Base Specification v1.1. All con-
figurations related to the bus, such as base address and interrupt assignment, are
automatically controlled by software. No jumper or switch is required for user configu-
ration.
Onboard Buffer Memory
There is a 4k-sample buffer for AI on PCIE-1805. This is an important feature for
faster data transfer and more predictable performance.
Configurable Measurement Mode
PCIE-1805 provides a function current measurement of ranging 0-20mA or 4-20mA
for users to choose from. It provides an onboard dip-switch for users to change mea-
surement mode between voltage and current.
BoardID Switch
The PCIE-1805 has a built-in DIP switch that helps define each card’s ID when multi-
ple PCIE-1805 cards have been installed on the same PC chassis. The BoardID set-
ting function is very useful when building a system with multiple PCIE-1805 cards.
With the correct BoardID settings, you can easily identify and access each card dur-
ing hardware configuration and software programming.
Note! For detailed specifications and operation theory of the PCIE-1805,
please refer to Appendices A and B.

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1.2 Applications
Transducer and sensor measurements
Waveform acquisition and analysis
Vibration and transient analysis
1.3 Installation Guide
Before you install your PCIE-1805 card, please make sure you have the following
necessary components:
PCIE-1805 DA&C card
PCIE-1805 User Manual
Driver software Advantech DAQNavi software (downloaded from Advantech
website)
Personal computer or workstation with a PCI Express interface (running
Windows 10, 8 and 7)
Shielded Cable PCL-10162 (optional)
Wiring Board ADAM-3962 (optional)
Other optional components are also available for enhanced operation:
DAQ Navi, LabView or other 3rd-party software
After you get the necessary components and maybe some of the accessories for
enhanced operation of your multifunction card, you can then begin the installation
procedure. Figure 1.1 on the next page provides a concise flow chart to give you a
broad picture of the software and hardware installation procedures:

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Figure 1.1 Installation Flow Chart

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1.4 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 PCIE-1805 card:
Device Drivers (downloaded from Advantech website)
LabVIEW driver
Advantech DAQNavi
Datalogger
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 programming, although this is
not recommended due to its laborious and time-consuming nature.
DAQNavi Software
Advantech DAQNavi software includes device drivers and SDK, which features a
complete I/O function library to help boost your application performance. The Advan-
tech DAQNavi software for Windows XP/7/8 (desktop mode) works seamlessly with
development tools such as Visual Studio.NET, Visual C++, Visual Basic and Borland
Delphi.
1.5 DAQNavi Device Driver Programming Roadmap
This section will provide you a roadmap to demonstrate how to build an application
from scratch using Advantech DAQNavi Device Driver with your favorite develop-
ment tools such as Visual Studio.NET, Visual C++, Visual Basic, Delphi, and C++
Builder. The step-by-step instructions on how to build your own applications using
each development tool is given in the Device Drivers Manual. A rich set of example
source code is also provided for your reference.
Programming Tools
Programmers can develop application programs with their favorite development
tools:
Visual Studio .NET
Visual C++ and Visual Basic
Delphi
C++ Builder
For instructions on how to begin programming work in each development tool,
Advantech offers a Tutorial Chapter in the DAQNavi SDK Manual for your reference.
Please refer to the corresponding sections in this chapter on the DAQNavi SDK Man-
ual to begin your programming efforts. You can also look at the example source code
provided for each programming tool; examples can help jump-start a project.
The DAQNavi SDK Manual can be found after you installed the manual pack-
age(DAQNavi_Programing_References, which can be downloaded on Advantech
support portal). Alternatively, if you have already installed the manual package on
your system, The DAQNavi SDK Manual can be readily accessed through the Start
button:
Start/Programs/Advantech Automation/DAQNavi/DAQNavi Manuals/DAQNavi
SDK Manual
The example source code can be found under the corresponding installation folder
such as the default installation path:
\Advantech\DAQNavi\Examples

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For information about using other function groups or other development tools, please
refer to the Using DAQNavi SDK chapter in the DAQNavi SDK Manual, or the video
tutorials in the Advantech Navigator.
Programming with DAQNavi Device Drivers Function Library
Advantech DAQNavi Device Drivers offer a rich function library that can be utilized in
various application programs. This function library consists of numerous APIs that
support many development tools, such as Visual Studio .NET, Visual C++, Visual
Basic, Delphi and C++ Builder.
According to their functions or services, APIs can be categorized into several function
groups:
Analog Input Function Group
For the usage and parameters of each function, please refer to the Using DAQNavi
SDK chapter in the DAQNavi SDK Manual.
Troubleshooting DAQNavi Device Drivers Error
Driver functions will return a status code when they are called to perform a certain
task for the application. When a function returns a code that is not zero, it means the
function has failed to perform its designated function. To troubleshoot the Device
Drivers error, you can pass the error, you can check the error code and error descrip-
tion within the Error Control of each function in the DAQNavi SDK Manual.
1.6 Accessories
Advantech offers a complete set of accessory products to support the PCIE-1805
card. These accessories include:
Wiring Cables
PCL-10162-1E DB-62 Shielded Cable, 1m
PCL-10162-3E DB-62 Shielded Cable, 3m
1700030423-01 10 pin Flat Cable, 10cm
Wiring Boards
ADAM-3962-AE DB-62 Wiring Terminal, DIN-rail Mount

Chapter 2
2Installation

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2.1 Unpacking
After receiving your PCIE-1805 package, inspect its contents first.
The package should contain the following items:
PCIE-1805 card
Startup Manual
The PCIE-1805 cards harbors certain electronic components vulnerable to electro-
static discharge (ESD). ESD could easily damage the integrated circuits and certain
components if preventive measures are not carefully paid attention to.
Before removing the card from the antistatic plastic bag, you should take following
precautions to prevent ESD damage:
Touch a metal part of your computer chassis with your hand to discharge static
electricity accumulated on your body. Or use a grounding strap.
Touch the anti-static bag to a metal part of your computer chassis before open-
ing the bag.
Hold the card only by the metal bracket when removing it from the bag.
After taking out the card, you should first inspect the card for any possible signs of
external damage (loose or damaged components, etc.). If the card is visibly dam-
aged, please notify our service department or the local sales representative immedi-
ately. Avoid installing a damaged card into your system. Also, pay extra caution to the
following aspects to ensure proper 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 connector or the electronic components.
2.2 Driver Installation
We recommend you install the driver before you install the PCIE-1805 card into your
system, since this will guarantee a smooth installation process.
2.2.1 Device Auto Installation (Recommended)
You can install the PCIE-1805 in any PCI Express slot on your computer. Follow the
steps below to install the module on your system.
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and cables. TURN OFF your
computer before installing or removing any components on the computer.
2. Remove the cover of the 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 PCIE-1805 card into a PCI Express slot. Hold the card only by its
edges and carefully align it with the slot. Insert the card firmly into place. Use of
excessive force must be avoided, otherwise the card might be damaged.
Note! Keep the anti-static bag for future use. You may need the original bag to
store the card if you have to remove the card from the PC or transport it
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6. Fasten the bracket of the PCI card on the back panel rail of the computer with
screws.
7. Plug in the power cord and turn on the computer.
2.3 Device Setup & Configuration
The Advantech Navigator program is a utility that allows you to set up, configure and
test your device, and later stores your settings on the system registry. These settings
will be used when you call the APIs of Advantech Device Drivers.
Setting Up the Device
1. To set up the I/O device for your card, you must first run the Advantech Naviga-
tor program (by accessing Start/Programs/Advantech Automation/DAQNavi/
Advantech Navigator).
2. You can then view the device(s) already installed on your system (if any) on the
Installed Devices list box. If the software and hardware installation are com-
pleted, you will see PCIE-1805 card in the Installed Devices list.
Figure 2.1 The Device Setting of PCIE-1805

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Configuring the Device
Go to the Device Setting to configure your device. Here you can configure not only
the Analog Input of PCIE-1805 but also Digital Input/Output.
Figure 2.2 The Device Setting page

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After your card is properly installed and configured, you can go to the Device Test
page to test your hardware by using the testing utility supplied.
Figure 2.3 The Device Testing of PCIE-1805
For more detailed information, refer to the DAQNavi SDK Manual or the User Inter-
face Manual in the Advantech Navigator.

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Chapter 3
3Signal Connections
This chapter provides useful
information about how to connect
input and output signals to the
PCIE-1805 card via the I/O con-
nector.
Sections include:
Overview
Board ID Settings
Signal Connections
Field Wiring Considerations

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3.1 Overview
Maintaining signal connections is one of the most important factors in ensuring that
your application system is sending and receiving data correctly. A good signal con-
nection can avoid unnecessary and costly damage to your PC and other hardware
devices. This chapter provides useful information about how to connect input and
output signals to the PCIE-1805 card via the I/O connector.
3.2 Switch and Jumper Settings
Please refer to Figure 3.1 for jumper and switch locations on PCIE-1805.
Figure 3.1 Connector and Switch Locations