Instrutech PCI-18 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
Model: PCI-18
HOST INTERFACE CARD
FOR
PCI BUS COMPUTERS
20 Vanderventer Avenue, Suite 101E
Port Washington, New York 11050-3752 U. S. A.
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Internet: [email protected]
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http://www.instrutech.com/
InstruTECH
Precision Instrumentation for Biological Research
©1996-1998, Instrutech Corporation

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.........................................................................................................................2
1 General Information.................................................................................................................3
1.1 Product intended usage .............................................................................................3
1.2 Accessories ...............................................................................................................3
1.3 Unpacking.................................................................................................................3
1.4 Purchase Information................................................................................................4
1.5 Technical Specifications ...........................................................................................4
1.6 Description................................................................................................................4
2 Installation ...............................................................................................................................5
2.1 Hardware installation:...............................................................................................5
3 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................6
4 Driver Software........................................................................................................................7
4.1 Available Driver Software ........................................................................................7
5 Product Registration ................................................................................................................8
5.1 Why Register your purchase? ...................................................................................8
5.2 How to Register your purchase.................................................................................8
5.3 Product announcement mailing list...........................................................................8
6 Product Upgrades.....................................................................................................................9
6.1 PCI-18 adaptability ...................................................................................................9
7 Warranty Information ..............................................................................................................10
7.1 Limited Warranty......................................................................................................10
7.2 Obtaining Warranty Service .....................................................................................10
8 Other Products available from Instrutech Corporation.............................................................11
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1 General Information
1.1 Product intended usage
The Instrutech PCI-18 is intended for research use only in a laboratory by persons trained
in its use. Users are expected to be able to properly operate the PCI-18 and associated
instruments.
The Instrutech PCI-18 is not intended for medical use. The Instrutech PCI-18 is not
intended for use in life support situations, or in situations were improper operation or
failure of the PCI-18 can result in personal injury.
Instrutech Corporation makes no representation that the design, implementation, testing,
or manufacture of the PCI-18 meet reasonable standards for use as a medical product.
As stated in the Instrutech Limited Warranty Statement, supplied with each product,
“Instrutech Corporation expressly disclaims all warranties to buyer except the limited
warranty set forth above, including without limitation to any and all implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.”
1.2 Accessories
The following items should have been packed with your PCI-18 PCI Bus Host Adapter
kit for the ITC-18 computer interface:
1 PCI-18 PCI Bus computer plug in card
1 Cable assembly
1 User’s manual
1 Warranty card
If any of these items are missing please contact Instrutech Corporation immediately.
1.3 Unpacking
Use caution when removing the PCI-18 computer plug-in card from the special static
shielding bag that it is packed in. This board is susceptible to damage and degradation by
static discharges. Do not remove the board from this static protection until you are ready
to install it into the computer. Touch the computer chassis to equalize the static charge
between yourself and the computer chassis before handling the computer board.
Following these steps is extremely important to prevent damage to the computer interface
card. Instrutech Corporation does not warranty the PCI-18 computer card from damage
caused by improper handling.
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1.4 Purchase Information
Take the time now, while getting started, to record some purchase information here. This
will make it easier to locate this information should this become necessary in the future.
Date of purchase: ...........................................____________________________________
Dealer:............................................................____________________________________
Dealer telephone number:..............................____________________________________
Dealer fax number: ........................................____________________________________
Dealer email address:.....................................____________________________________
Contact name at dealer:..................................____________________________________
Serial number:................................................____________________________________
Other notes:
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1.5 Technical Specifications
The Instrutech Corporation PCI-18 PCI interface card is compatible with the Instrutech
Corporation ITC-18 Computer Interface.
The PCI-18 card is compatible with version 2.0 of the PCI bus specification.
All technical specifications are nominal conditions and are subject to change without notice.
1.6 Description
The PCI-18 PCI Bus interface is a host interface card that will allow the Instrutech
Corporation ITC-18 Data Acquisition Interface to be used with computers featuring the
PCI Bus. The PCI-18 card is compatible with MacOS, DOS and Windows.
Simple installation brings ease in setup and helps to eliminate card compatibility
problems.
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2 Installation
2.1 Hardware installation:
1. Turn the computer OFF.
2. Disconnect the power cord to the computer.
3. Remove the cover from the computer to access the computer’s PCI expansion slots.
Please follow the instructions outlined in your computer user’s manual for removing
the cover of the computer. Locate an empty PCI bus slot and remove the cover over
the case access opening. Use caution here to guard against static, as outlined in
chapter one. Remove the PCI-18 card from the static shielding packaging. Line up
the card-edge connector on the PCI-18 board with the female connector on the CPU
board. Gently press the two together until fully seated. If any resistance is felt please
check for any proper alignment of the connectors. Do not force the two boards
together. It should take minimal pressure to mate the two connectors. If excessive
force is used here, damage could result to the PCI-18 card and the computer mother
board. If your model computer uses a screw to secure the expansion cards in place,
install the screw and make sure that it is fastened securely.
Note: On some model computers the rear bracket may not line up correctly against
the inside of the computer case. For these computers, loosen the two screws on the
PCI-18 card that hold the rear bracket in place. Adjust the bracket for a better fit
and re-tighten the screws.
4. Re-install the cover of the computer.
5. Install the ITC-18 interface into the operating position. Make sure that the interface
can reach the computer with the supplied cable. Do not extend this cable. Unreliable
operation can result if this cable is extended.
6. Install the cable between the ITC-18 interface and the PCI-18 computer board. The
connectors on either end of the cable are keyed and will only mate when properly
inserted. Fix the connectors in place with the screws attached to the connector. This
is important to ensure a good electrical contact.
7. Connect the power cord to the ITC-18 and the computer. Make sure that all power
cords are plugged into properly grounded AC receptacles. Improper grounding of
equipment could result in an electrical shock hazard. It is advisable to plug all
equipment into a common outlet strip, this will minimize power line induced noise in
the system. Equipment plugged into different outlets can cause excessive sixty hertz
noise to be induced into the acquired data.
8. Before powering up any of the instruments, please re-check all connections.
9. You are now ready to power up the system and install the software. Follow the
installation instructions provided with the software that you will be using with this
PCI-18 interface.
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3 Troubleshooting
Most problems arise from incorrect installation of the hardware, and/or incorrect use of
the software. The first thing to check is for proper installation of the hardware interface
card.
Instrutech Corporation has utilities available for testing the PCI-18 card under MacOS
and DOS. This utility is available from Instrutech by Internet WWW or FTP. For access
to our WWW site our URL is http://www.instrutech.com/. For access by anonymous
FTP use the URL: ftp://ftp.instrutech.com/. If you do not have access to the Internet, call
Instrutech and request the PCI utility disk.
Check the cable connecting the PCI-18 card to the ITC-18 interface. Make sure both
ends are plugged in securely and that the cable is not damaged.
Check to see that the AC line cords are plugged in correctly.
If all of the above steps fail to resolve the problems then contact your dealer for help.
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4 Driver Software
4.1 Available Driver Software
Instrutech Corporation has available driver software for researchers and developers who
wish to write custom applications using the PCI-18 host interface card and the ITC-18.
These drivers and appropriate manuals are available in both MacOS and Windows
formats. They are available from Instrutech Corporation by request. They are also
available from Instrutech Corporation by Internet WWW, or FTP. For access to our
WWW site our URL is http://www.instrutech.com/. For access by anonymous FTP use
the URL: ftp://ftp.instrutech.com/. If you do not have access to the Internet, call
Instrutech and request the ITC-18 driver disk of your choice.
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5 Product Registration
5.1 Why Register your purchase?
Instrutech Corporation periodically offers enhancements and updates to our products.
Without product registration, users of our products may miss out on announcements of
important enhancements to the products that they are using.
Instrutech Corporation does not make our customer list available to anyone else. Any
information that you provide to us is strictly confidential.
5.2 How to Register your purchase
Product registration can be accomplished in two ways. You may fill out and mail in the
product registration/warranty card supplied with each Instrutech Corporation product.
You may also register on-line at our World Wide Web site at http://www.instrutech.com/.
By WWW select product warranty/product registration from the main menu.
5.3 Product announcement mailing list
Instrutech Corporation has an Internet emailing list which we use as our primary outlet
for announcements of new products, product enhancements and product updates. We
strongly recommend that all users of our products sign up for this emailing list. Email is
kept to a minimum and list membership is kept in the strictest confidence. Only
Instrutech Corporation can send mail to members of our emailing list.
You may join this mailing list through our World Wide Web site at
http://www.instrutech.com/. To do this select Instrutech email lists from the main menu.
You may also sign up for this list by sending email to [email protected]. In the
body of this message place the line:
JOIN instrutech-list your_email_address your_name. If this subscribe message is sent
from the account where you wish to receive your email, the your_email_address and
your_name parameters are optional. This information will be extracted directly from the
message.
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6 Product Upgrades
6.1 PCI-18 adaptability
The PCI-18 card is designed to be firmware upgradable by users, should this ever
become necessary to keep up with new developments in the specification for the PCI bus.
Do not attempt to do such an upgrade without the approval of Instrutech Corporation or
one of its authorized agents. If this upgrade is performed improperly, the PCI-18
card will malfunction and become unusable.
First you must acquire the proper upgrade software from Instrutech Corporation or one of
its representatives. These upgrades will be announced on the Instrutech mailing list (See
previous section of this manual) and on our Web site. The cover of the computer must be
removed to access the PCI-18 card in order to install a jumper. This jumper shoal be
installed across the pins labeled “WE”. Install this shunt with the computer powered off.
After this shunt is installed power on the computer and run the software for your system.
Update software will be made available in MacOS and DOS formats. The DOS program
will run under Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. Windows NT users will need to boot their
computer in DOS mode to perform this upgrade. After the software is run is should give
you a successful completion message. The computer should then be powered down and
the jumper removed from the “WE” pins. Close the computer and turn the power back
on. The update has now been completed.
If there is any difficulty in this process, please contact your dealer.
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7 Warranty Information
7.1 Limited Warranty
Instrutech Corporation warrants to the first purchaser, for a period of two years from the date of
purchase, that this Instrutech Instrument (hereafter referred to as the “Product”) will be free from
defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect
or replace the defective Product or part thereof at no charge to the purchaser for parts and labor.
The Product must be returned to Instrutech Corporation, postpaid and insured. Instrutech
Corporation will return the Product, postpaid and insured, in the most appropriate method as
determined by Instrutech Corporation. If a faster shipping service is desired by the customer, any
additional special delivery expenses must be paid by the customer.
This warranty does not apply to shipping damage. Instrutech Corporation fully insures all
shipments. Any claims of damage upon receipt must be filed with the carrier and Instrutech
Corporation immediately.
This warranty does not apply to any exterior appearance item of the Product which has been
damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to misuse and abuse, abnormal service or
handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction.
This warranty does not apply to any interconnection cables supplied with the Product.
This warranty does not apply if any unauthorized repairs, modifications or alterations have been
made to the Product.
This warranty applies to software products only to the extent of maintenance release software to
correct improper operation of the Product. Software updates to increase the capabilities of the
present product are not to be provided under the terms of this warranty. Updates will be sent at
no cost to the customer by normal common carrier routes. If faster delivery is desired, the
customer must assume any additional expenses for special delivery service.
No sales organizations, other than Instrutech Corporation itself, are authorized to make any
warranties other than those described above, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond
the time period described above on the behalf of Instrutech Corporation. If Instrutech
Corporation agrees to such a modification of this warranty, Instrutech will furnish a modified
copy of this agreement, which must be presented if a claim is being made under these modified
terms.
7.2 Obtaining Warranty Service
Warranty service of this Product can be obtained by returning the Product, post paid and
insured, to Instrutech Corporation, or one of its sales agents. Prior authorization before
shipping the product is advised for the most expedient service.
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8 Other Products available from Instrutech Corporation
ITC-18 computer interface True 16 bit interface with 4 D/A, 8 A/D, 32
digital output channels and 16 digital input
channels. Available with interfaces for the
ISA, PCI and NuBus computers.
ITC-16 4 D/A, 8 A/D, plus 16 digital I/O channels.
Available with interfaces for the PC ISA
Bus, Apple NuBus, and PCI Bus.
AT-18 Host Interface Card for the ITC-18 and ISA
bus computers.
MAC-18 Host Interface Card for the ITC-18 and
NuBus bus computers.
VR-100B Digital Data Recorder Eight channel VCR based digital data
recorders.
VR-10B Digital Data Recorder Two channel VCR based digital data
recorder with built in programmable
stimulator.
VR-111 Interface for VR10/100 IBM PC AT plug in card for direct digital
transfer of data to the computer hard disk for
video tape or in real time.
DVP-32/PCI interface Digital video processing system for PCI bus.
40 Mhz 12 bit A/D with multistage
processing pipeline and 32 bit DSP.
Includes acquisition software.
EPC-9 Patch Clamp Computerized patch clamp amplifier.
TAC Single channel analysis for MacOS and
Windows.
PULSE/PULSEFIT Data acquisition, stimulator and analysis
software for MacOS and Windows.
IGOR software Graphing and data analysis for the MacOS,
Windows95, and Windows NT .
ACQUIRE Continuous acquisition software for MacOS,
and Windows.
Call Instrutech Corporation at [phone] for more detailed information, new
products and prices. You may also check our WWW pages at
http://www.instrutech.com/ for our latest product announcements.
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