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- Page 2 PC-CARD-DIO48 Digital I/O Board User’s Guide Document Revision 5, April, 2007 © Copyright 2007, Measurement Computing Corporation...
- Page 3 Measurement Computing Corporation, nor its employees shall be liable for any direct or indirect, special, incidental or consequential damage arising from the use of its products, even if Measurement Computing Corporation has been notified in advance of the possibility of such damages. HM PC-CARD-DIO48.doc...
- Page 4 Trademark and Copyright Information TracerDAQ, Universal Library, Harsh Environment Warranty, Measurement Computing Corporation, and the Measurement Computing logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Measurement Computing Corporation. Windows, Microsoft, and Visual Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation LabVIEW is a trademark of National Instruments.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Overview: PC-CARD-DIO48 features...7 PC-CARD-DIO48 block diagram ... 7 Software features ...8 Chapter 2 Installing the PC-CARD-DIO48...9 What comes with your PC-CARD-DIO48 shipment?...9 Hardware ... 9 Additional documentation... 9 Optional components ... 9 Unpacking the PC-CARD-DIO48 ...10 Installing the software ...10 Installing the PC-CARD-DIO48 ...10... -
Page 6: Preface
What you will learn from this user's guide This user's guide explains how to install, configure, and use the PC-CARD-DIO48 so that you get the most out of its digital I/O features. This user's guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support resources. -
Page 7: Introducing The Pc-Card-Dio48
Introducing the PC-CARD-DIO48 Overview: PC-CARD-DIO48 features The PC-CARD-DIO48 is a data acquisition and control board for IBM PC compatible computers having PC- CARD/PCMCIA type slots. PC-CARD-DIO48 features two 82C55 digital I/O chips. The 82C55 chip uses TTL logic. The digital I/O is organized into two 24-bit groups (24 channels per 82C55). Each 24-bit group is divided into three ports –... -
Page 8: Software Features
Introducing the PC-CARD-DIO48 Software features For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your PC-CARD-DIO48, refer to the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your device. The Quick Start Guide is also available in PDF at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf. -
Page 9: Installing The Pc-Card-Dio48
In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the Quick Start Guide (available in PDF at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf). This booklet supplies a brief description of the software you received with your PC-CARD-DIO48 and information regarding installation of that software. Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware. -
Page 10: Unpacking The Pc-Card-Dio48
Acquisition Software CD. This booklet is available in PDF at Quick-Start.pdf. Installing the PC-CARD-DIO48 The PC-CARD-DIO48 board is completely plug-and-play. There are no switches or jumpers to set. To install your board, follow the steps below. Install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board The driver needed to run your board is installed with the MCC DAQ software. -
Page 11: Connecting The Board For I/O Operations
Compatible cables Compatible accessory products Pin out – main I/O connector Figure 3 shows a PC-CARD-DIO48 case looking into the male mini-connector. The connector is mechanically keyed to insure that the cable is inserted correctly. button. Device Manager Add New Hardware Wizard... - Page 12 Cabling Measurement Computing offers two cables for connecting the PC-CARD-D24/CTR3 to a screw-type terminal board or other signal conditioning interface board: The CPCC-50F-39 cable: 39 inches (990 mm) long; and compatible with standard 50-pin screw terminal products. The CPCC-50M-4 cable: four-inch long adapter cable; required when using a C50FF-x series cable.
- Page 13 Figure 6 shows a map of the two methods of cabling the PC-CARD-DIO48 to various screw terminal or signal conditioning boards. PC-CARD-DIO48 CPCC-50M-4 PC-CARD-DIO48 Figure 6. Connecting to screw terminal or relay boards Figure 7 shows how to connect the PC-CARD-DIO48 to two SSR-RACK24 or CIO-ERB24 relay racks.
- Page 14 Details on the C50FF-x cable are available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/cbicatalog/cbiproduct.asp?dept_id=104&pf_id=136. 50-pin micro connector. Connect to the I/O connector on the PC-CARD with the dot facing UP. The red stripe identifies pin # 1 Figure 10. C50FF-x cable...
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Page 15: Field Wiring And Signal Termination
Connections (available at www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf). Calibrating the PC-CARD-DIO48 No calibration is required. There are no socketed or user-serviceable parts in the PC-CARD-DIO48. The case cannot be opened. Opening the case will void your warranty. If your PC-CARD-DIO48 requires service, contact the factory for an RMA# and return it. -
Page 16: Programming And Developing Applications
Programming and Developing Applications After following the installation instructions in Chapter 2, your board should now be installed and ready for use. In general there may be no correspondence among registers for different boards. Software written at the register-level for other models does not function correctly with your board. Programming languages Measurement Computing’s Universal Library provides access to board functions from a variety of Windows programming languages. -
Page 17: Specifications
Specifications Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified. Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design. Digital input/output Digital type 82C55 Configuration 4 banks of 8, 4 banks of 4, programmable by bank as input or output Number of channels 48 I/O Output high 3.0 volts min @ -2.5 mA... -
Page 18: Connector And Pin Out
Connector and pin out Connector type Compatible cables Compatible accessory products Signal Name SECONDPORTA Bit 7 SECONDPORTA Bit 6 SECONDPORTA Bit 5 SECONDPORTA Bit 4 SECONDPORTA Bit 3 SECONDPORTA Bit 2 SECONDPORTA Bit 1 SECONDPORTA Bit 0 SECONDPORTB Bit 7 SECONDPORTB Bit 6 SECONDPORTB Bit 5 SECONDPORTB Bit 4... - Page 19 Measurement Computing Corporation 10 Commerce Way Suite 1008 Norton, Massachusetts 02766 (508) 946-5100 Fax: (508) 946-9500 E-mail: info@mccdaq.com www.mccdaq.com...