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This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for ordering information.
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The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is no more than 70 dB (A). DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.
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Don't touch any components on the CPU card or other cards while the PC is on. Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive elec- tronic components. PCM-37D24DI User Manual...
Chapter Introduction This chapter provides a general description of the PCM-37D24DI. Sections include: Description Features Applications Installation Guide Software Overview Accessories...
Plug-and-Play function. Board ID The PCM-37D24DI has a built-in DIP Switch that helps define each card’s ID when multiple PCM-27D24DI cards have been installed on the same PC chassis. The board ID setting function is very useful when users build their system with multiple PCM-37D24DI cards.
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Frequency measurement: PCM-27D24DI built-in counter can measure the fre- quency value of the signal connected to counter input. Pulse Width measurement: PCM-27D24DI built-in counter can measure the pulse width value of the signal connected to counter input. PCM-37D24DI User Manual...
Software Overview Advantech offers device drivers, SDKs, third-party driver support and application software to help fully exploit the functions of your PCM-37D24DI card. All these soft- ware packages are available on the Advantech website to get the latest update: http://www.advantech.com/.
Accessories Advantech offers a complete set of accessory products to support the PCM-37D24DI card. These accessories include: Wiring Cable The PCL-10137 shielded cable is specially designed for PCM-37D24DI cards to pro- vide high resistance to noise. To achieve better signal quality, the signal wires are twisted in such a way as to form a “twisted-pair cable”, reducing cross-talk and noise...
PC or transport it elsewhere. Driver Installation We recommend you to install the driver before you install the PCM-37D24DI card into your system, since this will guarantee a smooth installation process. The Advantech device driver installation for the PCM-27D24DI card is included on the companion CD-ROM that is shipped with your DA&C card package, or you can...
Win95/98/ME will recognize your card as an “unknown device” after rebooting, and will prompt you to provide the necessary driver. Ignore the prompting messages (just click the Cancel button) and set up the driver according to the steps described in 2.3 Driver Installation. PCM-37D24DI User Manual...
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After the PCM-37D24DI card is installed, you can verify whether it is properly installed on your system through the Device Manager: Access the Device Manager through Control Panel/System/Device Manager. The device name of the PCM-27D24DI should be listed on the Device Manager tab as follows.
PCM-27D24DI via the I/O connector. Switch and Jumper Settings Figure 3.1 Card Connector, Jumper and Switches Table 3.1: Summary of Jumper Settings Jumper Name Function Description Load default while reset (default) Keeps the last status after reset (enabled) PCM-37D24DI User Manual...
Isolated digital output ECOM0: External common of IDI0~7 ECOM1: External common of IDI8~15 PCOM: Free wheeling common diode for IDO EGND: External ground GATEn (n=0 ~ 1): Counter n gate input CLKn (n=0~1): Counter n clock input Not Connected PCM-37D24DI User Manual...
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Internal External Diode PCOM Common IDO0 IDO1 Isolated IDO2 Relay Circuit IDO3 IDO4 IDO5 IDO6 5~40V IDO7 EGND Figure 3.3 Isolated Digital Output Connection PCM-37D24DI User Manual...
51 x 30 x 12.4mm I/O Plate 81 x 19.4 x 41mm Power Consumption Typical +3.3V @ 400 mA +3.3V @ 520 mA Temperature Operation -20~60 C(-4~140 Storage -40~85 C(-40~185 Relative Humidity 5~90%RH non-condensing Certification CE certified PCM-37D24DI User Manual...
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