Advantech PCI-1724U User Manual

PCI-1724U14-bit, 32-ch, Isolated Analog Output CardUser Manual

PCI-1724U User Manual 2Chapter 1 IntroductionThank you for buying the Advantech PCI-1724U. The PCI-1724U is an isolated multiple channels analog outp

3 Chapter 1 Keeps Output Values After System ResetUsers can independently set the 32 outputs to different ranges: ±10 V, 0 ~ 20 mA or 4 ~ 20 mA, and

PCI-1724U User Manual 41.3 Installation GuideBefore you install your PCI-1724U card, please make sure you have the following necessary components:•

5 Chapter 1 Figure 1.1: Installation Flow ChartInstall Driver from CD-ROM and turn off computerInstall hardware and turn on computerUse driver utilit

PCI-1724U User Manual 61.4 Software OverviewAdvantech offers a rich set of DLL drivers, third-party driver support and application software to help f

7 Chapter 1 1.5 Device Driver Programming Roadmap This section will provide you a roadmap to demonstrate how to build an application from scratch us

PCI-1724U User Manual 8For information about using other function groups or other development tools, please refer to the Creating Windows 95/NT/2000 A

9 Chapter 1 1.6 AccessoriesAdvantech offers a complete set of accessory products to support the PCI-1724U card. These accessories include:Wiring Cab

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2CHAPTER 2InstallationThis chapter gives users a package item checklist, proper instructions for unpacking and step-by-step procedures for both driver

PCI-1724U User Manual iiCopyrightThe documentation and the software included with this product are copy-righted 2004 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights

PCI-1724U User Manual 12Chapter 2 Installation2.1 UnpackingAfter receiving your PCI-1724U package, please inspect its contents first. The package sh

13 Chapter 2 • Whenever you handle the card, grasp it only by its edges. DO NOT TOUCH the exposed metal pins of the connector or the electronic com-

PCI-1724U User Manual 14Step 3: Select the Individual Driver option.Step 4: Select the specific device then just follow the installation instruc-tions

15 Chapter 2 2.3 Hardware InstallationMake sure you have installed the driver first before you install the card (please refer to 2.2 Driver Installa

PCI-1724U User Manual 16After the PCI-1724U card is installed, you can verify whether it is prop-erly installed on your system in the Device Manager:1

17 Chapter 2 2.4 Device Setup and Configuration The Advantech Device Manager program is a utility that allows you to set up, configure and test your

PCI-1724U User Manual 182.4.2 Configuring the Device3. In the Device Setting dialog box (Fig.2-5), you can calibrate the voltage output range for the

19 Chapter 2 4. After you have finished configuring the device, click OK and the device name will appear in the Installed Devices box as seen below:F

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2CHAPTER 3Signal ConnectionsThis chapter provides advise on set-tings and connections for PCI-1724U.Sections include:• Overview• Switch and Jumper S

iiiProduct Warranty (2 years)Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod-ucts will be free from defects in materials and

PCI-1724U User Manual 22Chapter 3 Signal Connections3.1 OverviewMaintaining signal connections is one of the most important factors in ensuring that

23 Chapter 3 3.2.1 JP673.2.2 JP0~JP31Keep last status after hot reset.Default configuration.CurrentVo l t a g e

PCI-1724U User Manual 243.2.3 Setting the Time to Reset Analog OutputsSome users will want the capability of clearing each analog output when the syst

25 Chapter 3 3.3 Signal Connections 3.3.1 Pin AssignmentFigure 3-2 shows the pin assignments for the 62-pin I/O connector on the PCI-1724U.Figure 3.

PCI-1724U User Manual 263.3.2 I/O Connector Signal Descriptions3.3.3 Analog Output ConnectionThe PCI-1724U provides 32 D/A output channels, AO0~AO31.

27 Chapter 3 3.3.5 Current Mode (Sink type):Caution: The external voltage should be under 30 V.Ri: Internal resistor= 499 ohmVext: External voltageIs

PCI-1724U User Manual 28If the cable travels through an area with significant electromagnetic inter-ference, you should adopt individually shielded, t

2 APPENDIX ASpecificationsThis appendix provides information on the specifications of PCI-1724U.Sections include:• Analog Output• General

PCI-1724U User Manual 30Appendix A SpecificationsA.1 Analog OutputA.2 GeneralChannels32-CH IsolationResolution14-bitOperation ModeSingle output, Sy

2 APPENDIX BBlock DiagramThis appendix shows the block diagram for PCI-1724U.

PCI-1724U User Manual ivCEThis product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We r

PCI-1724U User Manual 32Appendix B Block Diagram0VBID+12VIsolationAGNDControlDataVoutX/IoutX-15V 0VDGNDMEMPCI BridgeVREF-PCI Bus+15VDC-DCDecoder /Con

2 APPENDIX CRegister Structure & FormatThis chapter provides information on the register structure and format for PCI-1724U.Sections include

PCI-1724U User Manual 34Appendix C Register Structure & FormatC.1 OverviewThe PCI-1724U is delivered with an easy-to-use 32-bit device driver fo

35 Appendix C Table C.2: PCI-1724U Register Format (Part 2)Offset Address (HEX)PCI-1724U Register FormatD31~D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D00x04WSynchronous Outp

PCI-1724U User Manual 36C.2 DAC Control Register-0x00PCI-1724U is designed for a 32-bit bus and will read all 32 bits at the same time. Because the c

37 Appendix C C.2.3 D23~D16Address bits D23~D20 are decoded to select on group or multiple groups of registers. Address bits D19~D16 select the chann

PCI-1724U User Manual 38Table C.8: Channel CX RegisterChannel CX D19 D18 D17 D16CX=00000CX=10001CX=20010CX=30011CX=40100CX=50101CX=60110CX=70111Note

39 Appendix C C.3 Synchronous Output Control Register/DAC Ready Status-0x04The PCI-1724U provides an innovate function in which all D/A channels can

PCI-1724U User Manual 40C.4 Synchronous Output Trigger Register-0x0CWrite any value to 0x0C to synchronize all D/A channels. You can write only one c

41 Appendix C C.5 Board ID-0x10The PCI-1724U offers Board ID register Offset Address=0x10. With cor-rect Board ID settings, you can easily identify

v Table of ContentsContentsChapter 1 Introduction ... 21.1 Features ...

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2 APPENDIX DCalibrationThis chapter offers a brief guide to the calibration procedure.

PCI-1724U User Manual 44Appendix D CalibrationThe PCI-1724U has been well calibrated at the factory, so it is normally not necessary to calibrate the

45 Appendix D D.1 Voltage Calibration Procedure1. Click the Setup button on the Advantech Device Manager window (Fig.1) to launch the PCI-1724U Devi

PCI-1724U User Manual 46Figure D.2: Click the Calibration Button to Launch the Calibration4. Follow the instruction of Calibration Wizard and click th

47 Appendix D 5. At this step, the Wizard will output –10V on the channel you selected. Please check the value on the meter is in the range (I). If t

PCI-1724U User Manual 486. This step is to adjust Span. The Wizard will output +10 V on the channel you selected. The steps of span calibration are qu

49 Appendix D Step 8: The wizard will pop up a dialog to inform you that the current calibration data of this channel will be overwritten, if you c

PCI-1724U User Manual 50Step 2: Select the output range of the channel to 0~20mA or 4~20mA. Step 3: Click the Calibration button to start the calib

51 Appendix D 3. Press [Default] button (IV). This action will load the factory default value.The value on the meter will change after you change the

PCI-1724U User Manual vi3.4 Field Wiring Considerations ... 27Appendix A Specifications ...

PCI-1724U User Manual 52Figure D.11: The Adjustment Process of Span CalibrationStep 7 After span calibration, the wizard will output 4mA on the channe

53 Appendix D Figure D.13: Finish CalibrationStep 9: The wizard will pop up a dialog to inform you that the current calibration data of this channe

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vii Table of ContentsCalibration 50Figure D.10:The Adjustment Process of Offset Calibra-tion 51Figure D.11:The Adjustment Process of Span Calibration

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2CHAPTER 1IntroductionThis chapter gives background infor-mation on the PCI-1724U. Sections include:• Features• Applications• Installation Guide•