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- Page 1 MIC-3723/3723R 16-bit, 8-ch Non-isolated Analog Output CompactPCI Card / Rear I/O support User Manual...
- Page 2 No part of this man- ual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reli- able.
- Page 3 Product Warranty (2 years) Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod- ucts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or...
- Page 4 Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find the latest information about the product. Step 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's cus- tomer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following information ready before...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Figure 2.3:Device Setting Dialog Box ......21 Chapter 3 Signal Connections ........24 Overview ................. 24 Switch & Jumper Settings ..........24 Figure 3.1:MIC-3723 Connectors, Jumpers & Switch 24 Figure 3.2:MIC-3723R Connectors, Jumpers&Switch 25 Figure 3.3:MIC-3723R Rear I/O Connectors ....25 3.2.1 Jumper Settings ............26 Table 3.1:Jumper Settings .......... - Page 6 Appendix A Specifications ..........36 Analog Output ..............36 Digital Input /Output ............36 General ................37 Appendix B Block Diagram ..........40 MIC-3723/3723R User Manual...
- Page 7 Introduction This chapter gives background infor- mation on the MIC-3723/3723R and shows how to configure the card to match your application and prepare it for installation on your system. Sections include: • Features • Applications • Installations Guide • Software Overview •...
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Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction
Each analog output channel is equipped with a 16-bit, double-buffered DAC. It also features auto-calibration function and a BoardID switch. MIC-3723/3723R is an ideal solution for industrial applications where multiple analog output channels are required. The following sections of this chapter will provide further information... -
Page 9: Applications
Flexible Voltage Output Range MIC-3723/3723R provides a fixed voltage output range at ±10V to fulfill the flexible range needed for various applications. You can define a spe- cific voltage output range and output the data format via the enclosed software utility and driver. -
Page 10: Installation Guide
1.3 Installation Guide Before you install your MIC-3723/3723R card, please make sure you have the following necessary components: • MIC-3723/3723R DA&C card • MIC-3723/3723R User Manual • Advantech DLL drivers (included in the companion CD-ROM) • Wiring cable PCL-10168 (optional) •... -
Page 11: Figure 1.1:Installation Flow Chart
Figure 1.1: Installation flow chart Chapter 1... -
Page 12: Software Overview
1.4 Software Overview Advantech offers a rich set of DLL drivers, third-party driver support and application software to help fully exploit the functions of your MIC- 3723/3723R card: • Device Drivers (on the companion CD-ROM) • LabVIEW driver Programming Choices for DA&C Cards... -
Page 13: Device Drivers Programming
• C++ Builder For instructions on how to begin programming in each development tool, Advantech offers a Tutorial Chapter in the Device Drivers Manual for your reference. Please refer to the corresponding sections in this chapter in the Device Drivers Manual to begin your programming. You can also see example source code provided for each programming tool. - Page 14 Programming with Device Drivers Function Library Advantech Device Drivers offer a rich function library to be utilized in various application programs. This function library consists of numerous APIs that support many development tools, such as Visual C++, Visual Basic, Delphi and C++ Builder.
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Page 15: Accessories
1.6 Accessories Advantech offers a complete set of accessories to support the MIC-3723/ 3723R card. These accessories include: Wiring Cable: PCL-10168 The PCL-10168 shielded cable is specially designed for MIC-3723/ 3723R cards to provide high resistance to noise. To achieve better signal quality, the signal wires are twisted in such a way as to form a “twisted-... - Page 16 MIC-3723/3723R User Manual...
- Page 17 Installation This chapter has a package item check- list, proper instructions about unpack- ing and step-by-step procedures for card installation.. Sections include: • Unpacking • Driver Installation • Hardware Installation • Device Setup & configuration...
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Page 18: Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Unpacking After receiving your MIC-3723/3723R package, please inspect its con- tents first. The package should contain the following items: • MIC-3723/3723R card • Companion CD (Device Drivers included) • User Manual • Rear I/O Module (for MIC-3723R only) MIC-3723/3723R card harbors certain electronic components vulnerable to electrostatic discharge (ESD). -
Page 19: Driver Installation
PC or trans- port it elsewhere. 2.2 Driver Installation We recommend you install the driver before you install the MIC-3723/ 3723R card into your system, since this will guarantee a smooth installa- tion process. - Page 20 Step 3: Please click ‘CONTINUE’ to proceed to the next step. Step 4: Pleases select ‘Installation’ to proceed to the next step. A list of items will be shown on the screen: ‘Device Manager’, ’Individual Driver’, ‘Example & Utility’, and ‘Advance Options’. MIC-3723/3723R User Manual...
- Page 21 Step 5: Please install the ‘Device Manager’ first. For details on how to install the ‘Device Manager’ step by step, please see the software manual. Step 6: When you’re finished installing the ‘Device manager’, you can install the driver of the corresponding card. Please click the 'Individual Drivers'.
- Page 22 Step 7: Select ‘CompactPCI Series’. Step 8: Select ‘ MIC-3723’ to install its driver. For more information about the software installation, please read the software manual. MIC-3723/3723R User Manual...
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Page 23: Hardware Installation
Step 3: Hold the lower handle and pull it down to unlock the card. Step 4: Insert the MIC-3723/3723R card into the CompactPCI chassis carefully by sliding the lower edges of the card into the card guides. -
Page 24: Figure 2.1:Device Name Listed On Device Manager
2.2 Driver Installation. After the MIC-3723/3723R card is installed, you can verify whether it is properly installed on your system in Device Manager: 1. Access Device Manager by Control Panel/System/Device Manager. -
Page 25: Device Setup & Configuration
Setup, Configuration and Testing of your device. 2.4 Device Setup & Configuration The Advantech Device Manager program is a utility that allows you to set up, configure and test your device, and later stores your settings on the system registry. These settings will be used when you call the APIs of Advantech Device Drivers. -
Page 26: Figure 2.2: Device Manager Dialog Box
Figure 2.2: Device Manager Dialog Box 2.4.2 Configuring the Device Step 3: Click "Setup" to show the Device Setting dialog box (Fig. 2.3), then you can specify the voltage output range for 8 D/A channels. MIC-3723/3723R User Manual... -
Page 27: Figure 2.3:Device Setting Dialog Box
Figure 2.3: Device Setting Dialog Box Note: You can select the output voltage range. When selecting voltage source as Internal, users have three options for the output voltage ranges and current ranges: -10 ~ 10 V, 0~20 mA and 4~20 mA. Note: As we have noted, the device name “000:MIC- 3723 BoardID=0 I/O=bcc0H”... - Page 28 MIC-3723/3723R User Manual...
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Page 29: Signal Connections
Signal Connections This chapter provides advice on set- tings and connections for the MIC-3723/3723R. Sections include: • Overview • Switch & Jumper Settings • Signal Connections • Field Wiring Considerations... -
Page 30: Chapter 3 Signal Connections
A good signal connection can avoid unnecessary and costly damage to your PC and other hardware devices. This chapter provides useful information about how to connect input and output signals to MIC-3723/3723R via the I/O connector. 3.2 Switch & Jumper Settings Figure 3.1: MIC-3723 Connectors, Jumpers &... -
Page 31: Figure 3.2:Mic-3723R Connectors, Jumpers&Switch
Figure 3.2: MIC-3723R Connectors, Jumpers&Switch Figure 3.3: MIC-3723R Rear I/O Connectors Chapter 3... -
Page 32: Jumper Settings
Complete loss of power to the chip clears the chip memory. Thus, no mat- ter how JP9 is set, if the power to the MIC-3723/3723R is disconnected, the analog output initial power-on state will be "ZERO". -
Page 33: Boardid Switch Settings
3.2.3 BoardID Switch Settings BoardID *Default configuration Chapter 3... -
Page 34: Signal Connections
3.3 Signal Connections 3.3.1 Pin Assignments Figure 3.4 shows the pin assignments for the 68-pin I/O connector on MIC-3723/3723R. Figure 3.4: I/O Connector Pin Assignments MIC-3723/3723R User Manual... -
Page 35: I/O Connector Signal Descriptions
3.3.2 I/O Connector Signal Descriptions Table 3.2: I/O Connector Signal Description Signal Reference Direction Description Name Voltage Output, Vout<0~7> AGND Output Channels 0 ~ 7. Output Current Output, Iout<0~7> AGND (Sink) Channels 0 ~ 7. Analog Ground. The two ground references AGND (AGND and DGND) are con- nected together on the MIC-... -
Page 36: Analog Output Connection
3.3.3 Analog Output Connection MIC-3723/3723R provides eight D/A output channels, Vout0 ~ Vout7 and the optional Iout0 ~ Iout7. D/A Voltage Output Connections MIC-3723/3723R provides eight D/A output channels, Vout0 ~ Vout7. The voltage output is referenced to a common ground (AGND). -
Page 37: Figure 3.7:Differential-Load W/Ground Connections
Figure 3.7: Differential-load w/Ground Connections Current Sink Connections MIC-3723/3723R’s current loop output uses a 0 to +5 V (unipolar) volt- age output as each channel’s driving source. Current drive circuits consist of a power field-effect transistor (FET). The current output’s voltage bias must be less then 50 V for accurate results. -
Page 38: Figure 3.9:Floating-Load W/Grounded Power
Figure 3.10: Floating-load w/Internal +12 VDC Current Sink Load and Power Supply You have to select the current sink load and power supply carefully. The current sink circuitry of the MIC-3723/3723R is as shown below. Figure 3.11: Current Sink Circuitry MIC-3723/3723R User Manual... - Page 39 Where VS: Power supply voltage of current sink. RL: Load of current sink. PD: Power dissipation of FET. When you determine VS and RL, three conditions must be satisfied. VS > (RL + 251) ( 0.02) PD = (VS - (RL + 251) * 0.02) * 0.02 < 0.2 Example 1 If you use the internal power supply VS = +12 V, RL must be less than 349 W.
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Page 40: Field Wiring Considerations
3.4 Field Wiring Considerations When you use the MIC-3723/3723R to acquire data from external sources, noises in the environment could significantly affect the accuracy of your measurements if due cautions are not taken. The following mea- sures will be helpful to reduce possible interference running signal wires between signal sources and MIC-3723/3723R. - Page 41 Specifications...
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Page 42: Appendix A Specifications
16 (bi-directional) Channels 2 (8 channels per port) Number of Ports 0.8 V max. Input Voltage High 2.0 V min. 0.5 V max. @ 24 mA (sink) Output Voltage High 2.0 V min. @ -15 mA (source) MIC-3723/3723R User Manual... -
Page 43: General
A.3 General I/O Connector Type 68-pin SCSI-II female Dimensions 175 x 100 mm (6.9" x 3.9") Power Typical +5 V @ 850 mA, +12 V @ 600 mA Consumption 0~60 ° C (32~158° F) Operating (refer to IEC 68-2-1,2) Temperature Storage -20~85°... - Page 44 MIC-3723/3723R User Manual...
- Page 45 Block Diagram...
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Page 46: Appendix B Block Diagram
Appendix B Block Diagram MIC-3723/3723R User Manual...