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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION APCIe-040 Watchdog board, optically isolated Edition: 02.05-05/2014 DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 certified...
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If the instructions are ignored, the board, the PC and/or peripherals may be destroyed. WARNING! Designates a possibly dangerous situation. If the instructions are ignored, the board, the PC and/or peripherals may be destroyed and persons may be endangered. www.addi-data.com...
Chapter overview APCIe-040 Chapter overview In this manual, you will find the following information: Chapter Content Important information on the application, the user and on handling the board Brief description of the board (features, block diagram) Detailed information on the insertion of the board, connection of accessories including...
1.1 Definition of application 1.1.1 Intended use The board APCIe-040 must be inserted in a PC with PCI Express slots which is used as electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory pursuant to the norm EN 61010-1 (IEC 61010-1). The used personal computer (PC) must fulfil the requirements of IEC 60950-1 or EN 60950-1 and EN 55022 or IEC/CISPR 22 and EN 55024 or IEC/CISPR 24.
E-mail: info@addi-data.com Phone: +49 7229 1847-0. Manual and software download from the Internet The latest versions of the technical manual and the standard software for the APCIe-040 board can be downloaded for free at: www.addi-data.com IMPORTANT! Before using the board or in case of malfunction during operation, check if there is an update available on our website (manual, drivers) or contact us directly.
Brief description APCIe-040 2 Brief description The board APCIe-040 is equipped with 7 watchdogs to monitor hardware and software simultaneously. External devices can both be monitored (e.g. alarm system, PLC, etc.) and controlled (e.g. modem, dialling device, etc.) with this board.
Insertion and installation of the board APCIe-040 3 Insertion and installation of the board 3.1 Insertion of the board IMPORTANT! Please follow the safety precautions! 3.1.1 Opening the PC Switch off the PC and all units connected to the PC.
Insertion and installation of the board APCIe-040 3.1.3 Inserting the board Insert the board vertically from above into the selected slot. Fig. 3-2: Slot: Insert the board Fasten the board to the rear of the PC housing using the screw which held the back cover in place.
3.2.1 Cable and screw terminal panel The relay contacts of the board APCIe-040 are connected to the peripherals via the cable ST370-16 and the screw terminal panel PX8001 (see figure below). The digital inputs are also led out over the 50-pin D-Sub male connector of the board.
Insertion and installation of the board APCIe-040 3.2.3 Connection examples 1) Digital inputs (24 V) Fig. 3-6: Connection example: Digital inputs (24 V) 2) Digital outputs (relays) Fig. 3-7: Switching principle of the relays www.addi-data.com...
In the document “Quick installation PC boards” (see PDF link), you can get information on the selection of the appropriate driver and on the driver download. The most important information on the installation of drivers of the type “ADDI-DATA Devices Driver Multiarchitecture 32-/64-Bit for x86/AMD64” as well as on the installation of the corresponding samples is to be found in the installation instructions (see PDF link).
Function description APCIe-040 4 Function description 4.1 One or two-level alarm system With watchdogs 1-6, a one-level alarm system can be implemented and with watchdog 0, a two-level alarm system. Via watchdog 0, the first alarm level can be released. This means that a warning relay is switched (closing contact) and/or an interrupt is released after the watchdog has run down.
This closes the hardware reset contact of the computer system and thus restarts the computer. 4.2 Digital inputs (24 V The board APCIe-040 has seven digital inputs over which watchdogs can be triggered or timers can be started or stopped (see Fig. 4-1). Table 4-1: Function range for each input...
Function description APCIe-040 The digital inputs acquire external signal statuses. The input information is loaded as a numeric value in a memory cell of the system via the driver function. This numeric value represents the status of the input signals.
The timer is a downward counter which can release an interrupt after the programmed cycle time has elapsed (time-out). The seven timers of the board APCIe-040 can be programmed individually. The starting time of the timer and the selection of the cycle time depend on the execution speed of the computer and on the time parameters of the program to be monitored.
Function description APCIe-040 4.6 Interrupt The board APCIe-040 has an interrupt line, which is assigned by the BIOS. Interrupt sources are the following: • Watchdog/timer • Exceeding of temperature limit values. The information from the interrupt sources is provided to the user program via an interrupt routine.
Standard software APCIe-040 5 Standard software The API software functions supported by the board are listed in an HTML document. A description on how to access the respective file can be found in the document “Quick installation PC boards” (see PDF link), in the chapter “Standard software”.
Returning or disposing APCIe-040 6 Returning or disposing 6.1 Returning In the event that you must return your board, you should read the following checklist beforehand. Checklist for returning the board • Specify the reason for returning your board (e.g. exchange, modification, repair), the serial number of the board, the contact person in your company including his/her telephone extension and e-mail address, as well as the mailing address for a potential new delivery.
Returning or disposing APCIe-040 6.2 Disposal of ADDI-DATA devices ADDI-DATA organises the disposal of ADDI-DATA products that were launched on the German market after the 13 August 2005. If you want to return old devices, please mail your request to: rohs@addi-data.com.
The board APCIe-040 is suited for installation in personal computers (PCs) which comply with the European EMC directive. The board APCIe-040 complies with the European EMC directive. The tests were carried out by a certified EMC laboratory in accordance with the norm from the EN 61326 series (IEC 61326). The limit values as set out by the European EMC directive for an industrial environment are complied with.
Technical data and limit values APCIe-040 7.3 Version The specific version name can be found on the type label at the slot bracket of your board. 7.4 Limit values Height: 2000 m over NN Operating temperature: 0-60 °C (with forced ventilation) Storage temperature: -25 °C to +70 °C...
WARNING! With a switching voltage greater than 60 VDC or 25 VAC, the corresponding measures (e.g. covers) must be taken to protect the sections that are dangerous to touch when connecting peripherals to the APCIe-040. 7.4.3 Watchdog/timer Number: Resolution: 8-bit...
Appendix APCIe-040 8 Appendix 8.1 Glossary Change-over contact The “H” range is closer to plus infinity; the “H” A change-over contact is a contact level corresponds to digital 1. “L” denotes the arrangement, with which a contact point range closer to minus infinity; the “L” level closes, when it is operated, as another contact corresponds to digital 0.
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Appendix APCIe-040 Interrupt Individual components are connected via Processing of a current program is stopped or switches. PCIe is also hot-plug compatible, interrupted and the CPU is prompted to process which allows (defective) expansion boards to another defined routine. It springs back to the be replaced in operation –...
Contact and support APCIe-040 9 Contact and support Do you have any questions? Write or phone us: Address: ADDI-DATA GmbH Airpark Business Center Airport Boulevard B210 77836 Rheinmünster Germany Phone: +49 7229 1847-0 Fax: +49 7229 1847-222 E-mail: info@addi-data.com Manual and software download from the Internet: www.addi-data.com...
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