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OASIS-4i Installation Guide
Warning!
This board contains static sensitive components. Please take the
necessary precautions when handling and installing the board, to
prevent damage or malfunction.
Contents
Introduction ...........................................................................................1
Installation Requirements .....................................................................2
Installation Process...............................................................................2
Connector Identification ........................................................................3
Hardware Installation Procedure...........................................................3
Driver Installation Procedure for Windows 2000/XP .............................5
Driver Installation Procedure for Windows 98/Me ................................5
Driver Installation Procedure for Windows NT .....................................6
Configuring the OASIS-4i controller ......................................................6
OASIS Configuration Wizard.............................................................6
OASIS Flash Memory Configuration Utility........................................7
What Next? ...........................................................................................9
If You Need Help ..................................................................................9
Troubleshooting Guide..........................................................................9
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the OASIS-4i four axis stepper controller for
the PCI bus! The OASIS-4i is an advanced, high-performance
controller designed for the most demanding imaging and microscopy
applications. The compact PCI form factor ensures a highly integrated
solution for automation control.
This guide provides an overview of how to physically install the OASIS-
4i card into your system, install the required driver software, and
configure the controller for your particular setup.
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Summary of Contents for Objective Imaging OASIS-4i
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
If You Need Help ..................9 Troubleshooting Guide................9 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the OASIS-4i four axis stepper controller for the PCI bus! The OASIS-4i is an advanced, high-performance controller designed for the most demanding imaging and microscopy applications. The compact PCI form factor ensures a highly integrated solution for automation control. -
Page 2: Installation Requirements
In these situations, please contact your system vendor for details regarding your configuration before proceeding. Installation Requirements In order to install the OASIS-4i card into your system, you will need the following: • PC with one three-quarter length PCI slot available •... -
Page 3: Connector Identification
Connector Identification Refer to the following diagram for information regarding the various connectors available on the OASIS-4i card. PL6 – PL5 – Motor Serial power port SK3,4 – PL2 – Fourth Option card axis output SK1 – XYZ output, video... - Page 4 OASIS-DC1 documentation for connection details. 9) Connect a spare power connector from the PC power supply to PL5 at the rear of the board. Preferably the OASIS-4i should be the only device drawing power from this lead. The on board motor drive components get their power via the +12V from this connector.
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Page 5: Driver Installation Procedure For Windows 2000/Xp
Warning: Do not connect or disconnect motor cables while the PC is powered on. The OASIS-4i card may be applying power to the motors, in which case a connection or disconnection could damage the OASIS- 4i card. -
Page 6: Driver Installation Procedure For Windows Nt
SDK or other software. Configuring the OASIS-4i controller The OASIS-4i controller is designed to work with a wide range of different types of automation hardware. For instance, there are a number of manufacturers of XY motorized stages for microscopes, and... -
Page 7: Oasis Flash Memory Configuration Utility
Figure 2. OASIS Configuration Wizard. The wizard includes a listing of the various makes and models of XY stage, focus drives, and filter wheels, and can setup the card based on known default values for the particular device. The wizard can also auto-detect the settings of your particular systems—such as limit switch polarity, axis and limit directions, and encoder settings (if fitted)—by performing various movements to test and measure your... - Page 8 Figure 3. OASIS Flash Memory Configuration Utility. The flash configuration utility provides a means to adjust the following settings for each axis: • Maximum motor current • Standby motor current • Backlash correction distance • Standby power timer interval • Power-on cruise speed •...
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Page 9: What Next
4i card within you application. Please refer to your imaging application’s documentation for further instructions. If you are a developer of applications that will use the OASIS-4i controller, you should next install the OASIS-4i SDK from the OASIS CD. This will copy the full OASIS software utilities, libraries and include files, and support documentation to your development system. - Page 10 Problem Possible Causes Solution • OASIS-4i card is listed as Perform driver installation OASIS-4i driver not an unknown PCI device in procedure installed Windows Device Manager • My 3 party application Perform driver installation OASIS-4i driver not software cannot recognize...
- Page 11 • The Joystick is not Verify internal connection Internal cable working from joystick cable connection error connector plate to PL7 on back end of OASIS-4i card; ensure red stripe on ribbon cable is aligned to Pin 1 on connector PL7...