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Hardware/Software Manual
For the SB-3621X
Synchro/Resolver-to-Digital
PCI Interface Card
MN-3621XXX-001
The information provided in this User’s Guide is believed to be accurate; however,
no responsibility is assumed by Data Device Corporation for its use, and no license
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REV G December, 2007
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RECORD OF CHANGE
Revision Date Pages Description
A 10/2000 All Original Issue
B 10/2000 All Software/Clerical update
C 10/2001 All Software/Clerical update
D 04/2002 All Linux Update
E 08/2003 Various Function Calls updated, added LabVIEW
details, Ordering information, misc edits.
F 06/2005 Various Software/Clerical update
G 11/2007 Various LabVIEWSection Removed

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SOFTWARE LICENSE AND POLICIES........................................................................VI
Trademarks............................................................................................................................................ vii
Update Policy......................................................................................................................................... vii
Technical Support ..................................................................................................................................viii
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ......................................................................................IX
Text Usage.............................................................................................................................................. ix
Symbols and Icons.................................................................................................................................. ix
Special Handling and Cautions................................................................................................................ x
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................1
What is included in this manual? .............................................................................................................1
System Requirements..............................................................................................................................1
HARDWARE INSTALLATION........................................................................................2
Card Installation .......................................................................................................................................2
Windows 9x/2000 Driver Installation........................................................................................................ 4
Windows NT Driver Installation................................................................................................................7
Linux Driver Installation............................................................................................................................ 7
Hardware Configuration .........................................................................................................................10
APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...........................................................11
Windows Software Overview .................................................................................................................11
Motion Feedback Board Manager Application..................................................................................11
Console Application ..........................................................................................................................11
Synchro.dll file (Function Calls) ........................................................................................................11
Windows Software Installation...............................................................................................................12
MOTION FEEDBACK BOARD MANAGER .................................................................13
Graphical User Interface (GUI) Application ...........................................................................................18
Console Application ...............................................................................................................................27
Read Angle Information ....................................................................................................................29
Set Oscillator Frequency ..................................................................................................................30
Set Amplitude ...................................................................................................................................31
FUNCTION CALLS.......................................................................................................32
char* WINAPI Initialize (int card) ...........................................................................................................33
int WINAPI End_SelfTest (int Card).......................................................................................................34
int WINAPI Get_Card_Type (int Card)...................................................................................................35
int WINAPI Get_DLL_Version (void)......................................................................................................36
int WINAPI Get_Last_Error (char *ErrorMsg) ........................................................................................ 37
int WINAPI Read_Bandwidth (int Card, int Channel) ............................................................................38
int WINAPI Read_Bite (int card, int channel).........................................................................................39
int WINAPI Read_Counter (int Card, int Channel) ................................................................................40
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int WINAPI Read_Direction (int Card, int Channel) ...............................................................................41
int WINAPI Read_Encoder (int Card, int Channel)................................................................................42
int WINAPI Read_Inhibit (int Card, int Channel)....................................................................................43
int WINAPI Read_Resolution (int Card, int Channel) ............................................................................44
int WINAPI SelfTest (int Card) ...............................................................................................................45
int WINAPI Start_SelfTest (int Card) .....................................................................................................46
long WINAPI Read_Angle (int Card, int Channel) ................................................................................. 47
void WINAPI Close (int Card) ................................................................................................................47
void WINAPI Close (int Card) ................................................................................................................48
void WINAPI Program_Amplitude (int Card, int Amplitude)...................................................................49
void WINAPI Program_Bandwidth (int Card, int Channel, int Bandwidth).............................................50
void WINAPI Program_Encoder (int Card, int Channel, int Encoder) ...................................................51
void WINAPI Program_Encoder_Resolution (int Card, int Channel, int Resolution).............................52
void WINAPI Program_Frequency (int Card, int Frequency).................................................................53
void WINAPI Program_Inhibit (int Card, int Channel, int Control) .........................................................54
void WINAPI Program_Resolution (int Card, int Channel, int Resolution) ............................................55
void WINAPI Reset_Counter (int Card, int Channel).............................................................................56
void WINAPI Twospeed_Inhibit (int Card, int Channels) .......................................................................57
WORD WINAPI Read_Angle_WORD (int Card, int Channel)...............................................................58
WORD WINAPI Read_Converter (int Card, int Channel)......................................................................58
WORD WINAPI Read_Converter (int Card, int Channel)......................................................................59
APPENDIX A ................................................................................................................60
Mating Connector...................................................................................................................................61
APPENDIX B ................................................................................................................62
Card Pinouts ..........................................................................................................................................62
Signal Connections ................................................................................................................................63
APPENDIX C ................................................................................................................64
Assembly Drawings ...............................................................................................................................64
APPENDIX D ................................................................................................................68
Signal Input Configuration......................................................................................................................68
Linear / Rotary Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT / RVDT).........................................................68
APPENDIX E ................................................................................................................71
Input and Output Options.......................................................................................................................71
GLOSSARY..................................................................................................................72
INDEX...........................................................................................................................74
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. SB-3621X PCI Card Block Diagram............................................................... 3
Figure 2. Add New Hardware Wizard Screen................................................................ 4
Figure 3. Search For New Driver Screen ...................................................................... 5
Figure 4. Search This Location For Driver Screen ........................................................ 5
Figure 5. Install Driver From Location Screen ............................................................... 6
Figure 6. Driver Installation Complete Screen............................................................... 6
Figure 7. Control Panel window .................................................................................. 13
Figure 8. Motion Feedback Devices window ............................................................... 14
Figure 9. Modify Device window.................................................................................. 14
Figure 10. Modify Device pull down menu..................................................................... 15
Figure 11. Device Number in Use! warning................................................................... 15
Figure 12. Modify Device Window (close) ..................................................................... 15
Figure 13. Motion Feedback Devices window (Device # assigned) .............................. 16
Figure 14. Motion Feedback Devices window (Show all devices ) ................................ 16
Figure 15. Device Driver Information window................................................................ 17
Figure 16. Motion Feedback Devices window (close) ................................................... 17
Figure 17. Accessing the GUI Application ..................................................................... 18
Figure 18. Select Card Screen ...................................................................................... 19
Figure 19. Self-Test Results.......................................................................................... 19
Figure 20. Options Screen – Oscillator Resolution Shown............................................ 20
Figure 21. Options Screen - Select Channel Shown ..................................................... 21
Figure 22. Options Screen - Resolution Shown ............................................................ 21
Figure 23. Options Screen – Encoder Output Resolution Shown.................................. 22
Figure 24. Angular Position Screen – One-Speed ........................................................ 23
Figure 25. Angular Position Screen – Two-Speed ........................................................ 25
Figure 26. Exit Warning................................................................................................. 26
Figure 27. Accessing the Console Application .............................................................. 27
Figure 28. Console Application Function Select Screen................................................ 28
Figure 29. Console Application Test Results for Read Operation ................................. 29
Figure 30. Mating Connector......................................................................................... 61
Figure 31. Mechanical Outline....................................................................................... 64
Figure 32. SB-3621X Card Assembly............................................................................ 65
Figure 33. SB-3621X Solid State Input Card Photos..................................................... 66
Figure 34. SB-36215 Transformer Isolation Input Card Photos..................................... 67
Figure 35. Synchro or Resolver/Direct Input Signal Configuration ................................ 68
Figure 36. LVDT Input Signal Configuration.................................................................. 69
Figure 37. 2-Wire LVDT Direct Input with Component Header Pin Numbers ................ 69
Figure 38. 3-Wire LVDT Scaling Circuit with Component Header Pin Numbers ........... 70
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Transformer Specifications............................................................................. 60
Table 2. Dynamic Characteristics................................................................................. 60
Table 3. Velocity Characteristics .................................................................................. 60
Table 4. SB-3621X Pinouts ........................................................................................... 62
Table 5. Signal Input Configuration .............................................................................. 68
Table 6. Oscillator Type ............................................................................................... 71
Table 7. Input Type ....................................................................................................... 71
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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