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1. 7 Nic M 7 Disposal ies cie OR p RD BR TARNEN a as 7 2 SETUP 9 What is Setup 9 Using the PC Card under Windows Using the Driver Library API PAC W32 9 Using the PC Card under Windows Using Software Other than the Driver Library APISPA APA a a ss i a i i i a a i 9 Using the PC Card under an OS Other than Windows eee 10 Step 1 Installing the Software ee eet x Ie PERO SERERE VERS YEN XE FER CERA NTE 11 Aboutthe drver to be used siano unanime EGO a i 11 Starting the Install Prograrm oe e tM deinen Neon 12 For using API GPIB 908 PC xx eie citer tie Ree Pe INNER EXE EHE KENN HR RAE Ko i 13 For using API GPLV W32 Stcp 2 Set ng the Hardware oa erea oet ero aaa Na i in k K RENE a a a i 16 Connecting the PC Card to the Connecter Cable essen 16 Fitting th PC Card Attachment eie tient eterne essere erae o ea epe ena s eed 17 Insert the PC Card erod o oa re ear eee degere Rete eR a A UR eee TR 18 CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL iii Step 3 Installing the HardwWwate nea ae i o d sa i i a o V A 19 Tuning on the PC niece si pn pce i O i a a sa i a i HE eee rere Ed 19 Setting with the Found New Hardware Wizard sse 19 Step 4 Initializing the Software Lakis asas ree ER IE PRENNENT i HERE Nee NES NUI 21 For using API GPIB 98 PC xx i css2. Do not insert or remove the cable or PC card while the power is turned on to the PC Connection Cable Locking Spring Locking Metal Fitting PC Card PC Card Socket Side Figure 2 1 Connecting the PC Card to the Connecter Cable CONTEC 16 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 2 Setup Fitting the PC Card Attachment Fitting the PC card attachment helps prevent the cable from being disconnected if force is accidentally applied to the top of the connector Refer to the instructions supplied with the PC card attachment for details on how to fit it AX CAUTION When using other PC cards in the same PC the PC card attachment may obstruct the other cards and make them difficult to insert In this case please remove the PC card attachment PC Card Attachment PC Card PC Card Socket Side Figure 2 2 Fitting the PC Card Attachment GCONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 17 2 Setup Insert the PC Card Check that the power to the PC is turned off and insert the card into the PC card slot on the PC Firmly insert the card into the slot with the orientation indicated by the arrow symbol on the card as shown in Figure 2 3 The PC card has a key to prevent it from being inserted incorrectly Do not try to force the card into the slot the wrong way around as this may damage the card or the slot on the PC Also check the card slot on your PC as the slots on some PCs are oriented so that cards is inserted with the
3. GCONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 33 4 Functions Basic GPIB Functions Master slave function The PC card can be used as either the master controller or slave depending on a setting in the property page When used as the master the PC card can send IFC InterFace Clear at any timing and control the REN Remote ENable line Communication function The PC card can send and receive data in accordance with the IEEE 488 Standard You can add delimiters and EOI End of Identify to outgoing data depending on the software settings Serial poll parallel poll SRQ send functions The following functions can be used depending on the master slave configuration Master Serial poll Parallel poll Slave Status byte setting SRQ Service ReQuest transmission Response to parallel polling My address setting The GPIB address my address of the PC card can be set by API TOOL Configuration API GPIB 98 PC xx or Configuration Utility API GPLV W32 No setting is required on the PC card CONTEC 34 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 4 Functions Additional Functions Line monitor function The states of all control lines IFC ATN SRO REN EOI DAV NRFD and NDAC can be read The latch data can also be read You can also read the current state of the data lines DIO1 to DIOS Communication using FIFO memory The PC card can use on board FIFO memory for communication As the PC card controls this form of communication i
4. Storage When storing this product keep it in its original packing form 1 Put the PC card in the storage bag 2 Wrap it in the packing material then put it in the box 3 Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight moisture shock vibration magnetism and static electricity Disposal When disposing of the product follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws and municipal ordinances CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 7 1 Before Using the Product CONTEC 8 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 2 Setup 2 Setup This chapter explains how to set up the PC Card What is Setup Setup means a series of steps to take before the product can be used Different steps are required for software and hardware The setup procedure varies with the OS and applications used Using the PC Card under Windows Using the Driver Library API PAC W32 This section describes the setup procedure to be performed before you can start developing application programs for the PC Card using the bundled CD ROM Driver Package API PAC W32 Taking the following steps sets up the software and hardware You can use the diagnosis program later to check whether the software and hardware function normally Step 1 Installing the Software Step 2 Setting the Hardware Step 3 Installing the Hardware Step 4 Initializing the Software Step 5 Checking Operations with the Diagnosis Program If Se
5. Allows the master to gain control of a digital voltmeter at fixed intervals Receives screen data from an oscilloscope and displays it in a graph Receives screen data from an oscilloscope and saves it in CSV format Creates a multiline message for the remote device MultiLine Message MultiLine Message Command Editor With Addrens Address of device T gn soc cer itis breite Only Command uo oct UNT UNL hnitialize Delimiter enar Exit lecei Return value Del Data Del Return Output message MAX 38 E Slave Mode Slave Mode My Address 0 Status Byte T Send Recelve Data 0123456709 Test Data 33 Bytes Return value Dei Data DeiRetum Return value Voltage Source control Voltage source control Ad rens of device sase Oscilloscope 2 H Initialize S Delimiter enar A t sno sen a Il YOKOGAWA Digital Voltage Source TYPE 2553 Send Receive SendData Address CE gt NaPus0006001 Retura vate Status ii a Initialize Delimiter CasF Exit 42 CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 5 About Software For using API GPLV W32 API GPLV W32 is a driver created in NI s GPIB function style as the software for controlling CONTEC GPIB PC cards When the driver is installed existing applications such as
6. GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 5 About Software CD ROM Directory Structure Autorun exe Readmej html Readmeu html APIPAC I AIO DISK1 DISK2 I DISKN I AioWdm I CNT I DIO INF I WDM I Win2000 I Win95 Release I API NT I API W95 UsersGuide CONTEC Installer Main Window Version information on each API TOOL Japanese Version information on each API TOOL English Windows driver file HELP file Each INF file for OS Linux driver file Readme file for each driver Driver file on each API TOOL For creation of a user specific install program Hardware User s Guide PDF files 5 About Software GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 39 5 About Software About Software for Windows The bundled CD ROM Driver library API PAC W32 contains the functions that provide the following features A All of the master mode slave mode and interrupt level can be set by software Three wire handshaking is employed to assure transfer even between the sending and receiving devices different in speed For details refer to the help file The help file provides various items of information such as Function Reference Sample Programs and FAQs Use them for program development and troubleshooting For using API GPIB 98 PC xx Accessing the Help File 1 Click on the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 From the Start Menu select
7. L aisiais sai e torte aee i Xe a Y i e ERTEAN 39 About Software for WindOws cccsssssessscesceseeseeseeseeseesecsecceeseeseesecsecsececeeaeeseesecseceeeeeeeaeeaeeaeeaeeeees 40 For using APEGPIB 98 PG XX esee e a a aa REN FEY E a V Va i V si ER ESSE PERRO 40 Accessing the Help File teint tmt tnis tote en ERE ever ehe a a aa 40 Usmg Sample Programs ste UHR HR teo i ed 41 Forusing APL GPEV WS32 ssec t RE REX Tee e EUR VE ES eR EDU ISDN Accessing the Help File F nctiom LISE ooo Ute a ai a a i EE EIE EEEN 44 Using Sample Programs iseina ss ika a a ETO a ee 47 Uninstalling the API Function Libraries eese aaa aaa aaa 48 9 CONTEC iv GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL About Software for Linux eese etie e EX ES FR ARES ERE XY EX AERE XE X ERE Y E HERE TRU o d EES 49 Driver Software Install Procedure ere tette tete ii listet aeria nass 49 Accessingithe Help Ries aa tulere de o erroe ERO a e ER a o ee eere eer DS 50 Using Sample ProOgramsu eser ir ee eve RR ERE ERRARE ALERTER ER ERE ERE R Te SERPENT eas 50 Uninstalling the driver iere ener rte terere aee ree E sis 50 6 ABOUT HARDWARE 51 For detailed technical information esesesseseeeeeeeeeeeerenne nennen eterne reete 51 Hardware specifications eee eter REPE e eee ERE ERE PERS ETUR IRE PERIERE as a ER epe n N 51 G CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL v CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 1 Before Using the Product 1 Before Using the P
8. API PAC W32 Bundled API PAC W32 is the library software that provides the commands for CONTEC hardware products in the form of Windows standard Win32 API functions DLL It makes it easy to create high speed application software taking advantage of the CONTEC hardware using various programming languages that support Win32 API functions such as Visual Basic and Visual C It can also be used by the installed diagnosis program to check hardware operations CONTEC provides download services at http www contec com apipac to supply the updated drivers and differential files For details read Help on the bundled CD ROM or visit the CONTEC s Web site lt Operating environment gt OS Windows XP Server 2003 2000 Me 98 etc Adaptation language Visual C NET Visual C NET Visual Basic NET Visual C Visual Basic Delphi C Builder etc API GPLV W32 library supporting LabVIEW Bundled API GPLV W32 is a driver created according to the National Instruments Corporation s GPIB function style The driver is software to control the CONTEC GPIB board PC Cards using a LabVIEW based GPIB system or existing application program It can also be used by the installed diagnosis program to check hardware operations CONTEC provides download services at http www contec com gplv to supply the updated drivers and differential files For details read Help on the bundled CD ROM or visit the CONTEC s Web site lt Op
9. LabVIEW can operate CONTEC GPIB PC cards For details refer to the help file The help file provides information such as operation 66 specifications additional information and troubleshooting Accessing the Help File 1 Click on the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 From the Start Menu select Programs CONTEC API PAC W32 GPLV API GPLV HELP to display help information E GPIB for LabVIEW Help Som oo o amp Hide Locate Back Forward Refresh Print Contents Index Search Application Distribution Information QQ GPIB for LabVIEW HELP H Specification To distribute application which use CONTEC s driver additional files Usage n are necessary for application to work correctly pj Related Information a Using in Visual CH NET A 1 9 Using VisualBasic NET or Visu In WindowsME Windows98 Windows95 2 Using in Visual Basic r Pask a ria k 2 Using in Visual C C The location of the necessary files for distribution is install file 2 Using in C Builder folder Release Api_w95 Compatible i2 Using in Delphi 2 Sample Program Please copy the following files to system folder gt Windows system ion Distribution Informa M Uninstal 68 Function Reference T i z 7 amp Trouble Shooting ApiGpib dll It s necessary file of DLL for device driver Gpib 32 dll It s necessary file of DLL for device driver ApiGpib vxd It s ne
10. Programs CONTEC API PAC W32 GPIB API GPIB HELP to display help information Contents EEK ei GPIb 98 PC W95 NT talp Ble Ese Backer Options Hep Contents Index Back Ene Ex Gpini Boards thst Support the Function See Aksa 4 How to Use This Help Guide E Operation initializes GPIB B General Notes lote i E Format c Introduction Hardware Setup owes Ret ef Gpini O Setup and Registration of Hardware pini Visual Basic Dim Ret As Long Q Function Reference Ret Oplni Return Values E Setur values Initialize Exit Functions m Moue Master mode Slave mode W Parameters Rer Return value B Gpini 0 Normal completion B GpExit 80 VO address error 9 aoc 82 Settings error in Conf exe E GrRun See Return Values tor detalis B GpHeselren Transmit Functions E Notes You must set the parameters in the Registry in order to use this function Register by executing Config exe Contiguration program Parameters in registray can be obtained via the GpBoardsts funtion E GplistonE rnar E cotakAsync CONTEC 40 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 5 About Software Using Sample Programs Bundled sample programs cover basic transmit receive and polling in master and slave modes and support ADVANTEST Multimeters YEW voltage generators and SONY Tektronix oscilloscopes Use these sample programs as references for program development and operation check LO Project1 Micro
11. an external device is actually connected Using the Diagnosis Report feature reports the driver settings the presence or absence of the PC card I O status and interrupt status Check Method Perform the transmit receive test and check the execution environment with the PC Card connected to the remote device Before diagnosis check the address of the remote device Prepare the user s guide and command reference for the remote device as reguired to perform testing smoothly Starting the Diagnosis Program Click the Diagnosis button on the device property page to start the diagnosis program GPIB GP IB PCI F GP IB LPCI F Properties General Common Settings Detail Settings Driver Resources Setting Device GPIB000 Board ID 0 Module ID i m CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 25 2 Setup Check of GPIB communication The remote device address setting communication data format setting and main dialog boxes are displayed 1 Specify the remote device address and click on the OK button CONTEC Diagnosis Program for PR Set up tha GPID address of the Device My 0 Deme Adder hn 3 The main dialog box appears 2 CONTEC Diagnosis Program for GPIB Commu Dowd iensen BoxiName GPIBIPOF Driver No E Device Nasa m Grup No Oma RFO DMA Myh ses MacteSiave Manter Software Settings Dev Aden 01 org Deeienter on Ronan Code plak 0 ik
12. devices is 15 which can be connected to one system 2 The maximum total length of cables that can be used to interconnect a group of devices in one bus system is 2 m x the number of devices or 20 m whichever is shorter JIS C1901 1987 Note however the individual cables between devices must be within 4 m long Some examples are given below System with a total of two devices 2 m x Number of devices 2 lt 20 m The maximum total length of cables for this system is therefore 4 m System with a total of three devices 2 m x Number of devices 3 lt 20 m The maximum total length of cables for this system is therefore 6 m The two cables used in the system must be 2 m 4 m or 2 m 2 m in length so that neither is longer than 4 m System with a total of fifteen devices 2 m x Number of devices 15 gt 20 m The maximum total length of cables for this system is therefore 20 m LICET lest x 9 CONTEC 30 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 3 External Connection 3 The cables in the system must not form a loop 4 5 When powering the measurement system turn on the measuring instrument first and then o
13. hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage G CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 5 1 Before Using the Product Handling Precautions DANGER Do not use the product where it is exposed to flammable or corrosive gas Doing so may result in an explosion fire electric shock or failure AN CAUTION Mount the PC card in a PC Card Standard CardBus compatible PC card slot Do not strike or bend the PC Card Doing so could damage the PC Card Otherwise the PC Card may malfunction overheat cause a failure or breakage Donotsubject the socket used to connect the cable to the PC card to knocks or other excessive force Otherwise the PC card may malfunction overheat or cause a failure Do not insert or remove the PC card in the card slot when the power is turned on to the PC Do not insert or remove the cable while the power is turned on to the PC Connect the cable to the card before inserting the card into the PC Otherwise the PC card may malfunction overheat or cause a failure Do not try to remove the cable from the connecter on the PC card without pressing the locking spring as this may prevent the cable from being securely connected When you use the PC Card in a noisy environment or are nervous about noise strengthen the earthing between the PC Card frame and the frame ground of your PC Specifically install the PC Card attachment a
14. invoice is not included in which case repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy How to Obtain Service For replacement or repair return the device freight prepaid with a copy of the original invoice Please obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RMA from the CONTEC group office where you purchased before returning any product No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number Liability The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product In no event will the warrantor be liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that arise from inexperienced usage misuse or malfunction of this device CONTEC 4 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 1 Before Using the Product Safety Precautions Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely Safety Information This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting in injury or death and the destruction of eguipment and resources Understand the meanings of these labels to operate the eguipment safely A DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury N CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially
15. mas temnaled remmaly neut the characters to teed and cick on the Send wa Send Court of Send Data 2 M Keep Edt Dox between Send and Teceive Setup the kn of the communication daia Receiving dies type ASOI amare r Deino ard EO of communicators Deren EO Char inUse u C Mot in Use C Not in Use The name of the PC card you have just added is displayed GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL The following commands can be used to check GPIB operations Send Receive items Trigger Polling Note Sends a trigger command to the remote device Polls the remote device and displays the obtained status byte 2 Specify the communication format and click on the OK button CONTEC Diagnoris Program for GPI Commu 5 Sends the typed character string with a delimiter to the remote device Receives data from the remote device and displays it along with the number of data When communication has been completed successfully xxxxx completed normally is displayed as the return value 26 CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 2 Setup Diagnosis Report 1 Clicking on Diagnosis displays detailed data including PC card settings and the diagnosis results while saving them in text format The results are saved and displayed as a text file GpibRep txt in the install folder Program Files CONTEC API PAC W32 The diagnosis program performs PC card presence a
16. tree Open the device tree and select the device the selected device appears highlighted Click Properties CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 21 2 Setup 3 The device property page appears Enter the device name in the common settings tab page GPIB GP IB PCI F GP IB LPCI F Properties General Common Settings Detail Settings Driver Resources Setting Device GPIB000 Board ID 0 Module ID Diagnosis The device name displayed initially is a default value You can leave this default name if you wish Ensure that the same device name is not used for more than one device CONTEC 22 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 2 Setup For using API GPIB 98 PC xx Advanced settings for the API GPIB 98 PC xx 1 Open the advanced settings tab page and specify the settings Specify a Driver No that is not used by any other CONTEC GPIB PC card The Driver No determines the API routine names to use GPIB GP IB PCI F GP IB LPCI F Properties General Common Settings Detail Settings Driver Resources Setti Driver No 1 Mode INT CONTEC API GPIB 98 PC Interface My Address 0 Master Slave Master Bus Timing 500nsec 2 When you have finished click OK You have now finished installing the initial setting of Software CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 23 2 Setup For using API GPLV W32 Advanced settings for the API GPLV W32 1 Open the adva
17. 1 Before Using the Product Customer Support CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently and comfortably Web Site Japanese X http www contec co jp English http www contec com Chinese http www contec com cn Latest product information CONTEC provides up to date information on products CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF Free download You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in several languages Note For product information Contact your retailer if you have any technical guestion about a CONTEC product or need its price delivery time or estimate information Limited Three Years Warranty CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO LTD to be free from defects in material and workmanship for up to three years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the original invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group office from which it was purchased This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear but only for the electronic circuitry and original PC Card s The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged through abuse mistreatment neglect or unreasonable use or if the original
18. B CB FL 6 About Hardware Table 6 2 Specification lt GP IB CB FL gt lt 2 2 gt Item Specifications Common section I O address Any 128 byte boundary Operating conditions 0 50 C 10 90 RH No condensation Length of supplied cable iin ion id PC Card Standard CardBus specifications TYPE II 40g 250g including cable 1 For details see item 2 in Chapter3 Connecting Cables External dimensions 17 0mm 85 6mm 2 0m Nj 58 4mm E M EBr E s F z A T T Er PC Card Connection Cable 20 0mm V 4 I E Tp c 5 0mm 9 0mm Table 6 3 Interface function Function Source handshake functions Am TRO LEO su RLI pni PPI ca c26 CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 53 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL User s Manual CONTEC CO LTD November 2007 Edition 3 9 31 Himesato Nishiyodogawa ku Osaka 555 0025 Japan Japanese http www contec co jp English http www contec com Chinese http www contec com cn No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO LTD 11122007 04172003 Management No A 46 744 11122007 rev5 Parts No LYCP262
19. PC HELPER High Speed amp Function IEEE 488 2 I F Board for CardBus GP IB CB F High Speed IEEE 488 2 I F Board for CardBus GP IB CB FL User s Manual CONTEC CO LTD Check Your Package Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product The product consists of the items listed below Check with the following list that your package is complete If you discover damaged or missing items contact your retailer Product Configuration List PC Card One of the following GP IB CB F or GP IB CB FL 1 First step guide 1 CD ROM 1 API PAC W32 1 Connection Cable CB GPIB 1 PC Card Attachment CARD AT1 1set 1 The CD ROM contains the driver software and User s Guide this guide UL PC Card Connection Cable First step guide gt mmm o o 000000 8 HI ni i ei L PE CON AN PC Card Attachment GCONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL i Copyright Copyright 2003 CONTEC CO LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO LTD CONTEC CO LTD makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this document The information in this document is subject to change without notice All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document Should you notice an omission or any guestionable item in this document please feel free to noti
20. all C Driver Only Execute only If you select Driver Only device drivers and Configuration program are installed It is driver software for the GPIB comm unication by the interchange function of the NI National Instruments company When this driver is installed The GPIB program made with LabVIEW and so on can be used by the GPIB board manufactured by our company as it is Install Cancel 1 Follow the on screen instructions to proceed to install 2 The driver installation is completed when the GPIB setup utility is started If you are installing the software and hardware for the first time click on the Cancel button in this step to terminate the installation procedure When the hardware has already been installed Go to For Using API GPLV W32 in Step 4 Initializing the Software CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 15 2 Setup Step 2 Setting the Hardware This section explains how to setup the PC card and mount the card in the PC Ensure that the PC you are using has a PC Card Standard compliant CardBus Type II PC card slot Connecting the PC Card to the Connecter Cable Plug the PC card connector end of the supplied cable CB GPIB into the PC card A CAUTION When plugging in the cable align the cable connector with the PC card socket and push firmly into place Do not apply any excessive force to the socket on the PC card as this may damage the socket or result in a bad connection
21. ard device that supports the analyzer function is installed in the PC the following window appears when you start the analyzer utility Select the device name set for the hardware in the property page then click Select Board This window does not appear if only one PC Card is present that supports the analyzer function The board is selected Board name Board ID device name GP IB PCIJF GP AB LPCIJF GPIBO00 GP IB CB F GPIB001 Cancel C 3 Click on the Start Analyze button The analyzer utility analyzes the subsequent changes to lines When the communication you want to analyze has been completed click on the Stop Analyze button The analysis results will be displayed on the screen EG GP IB BUS Analyzer CONTEC Co ltd File Option Help TRG Count EO SRG ATN REN IFC NDAC NRFD DAV DATA Comment Line Data de e sro ATN REN IFC NDAC NRFD DAV ASCII Data d FF H Display Set C e i ea Negative Display Ei Start Analze S Exit E CONTEC 36 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 4 Functions Convenient usage 1 Using the start and end triggers During analysis the analyzer utility can obtain data only when a specific condition is satisfied in the entire session of communication The condition that can be specified is a communication status polling transmit receive etc a change to the control line EOL SRO ATN etc a data line match specified ASCII code or a de
22. bsence check driver file test PC card setting test and so on The name of the PC card you have just added is displayed GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL Dose indcematons BoadNane GPIBIPOF Ra Device Nana exp No AROMA Maset Siave Driver No OMA Myhdsecs Scftmare Settings DevAdden Delmer Cie 5 Bue RetamCode plak 0 i was temnaled noma Send Recewe Tagger Po ng lingua the characters to seed and cick on the Send T Court of Send Data 2 F Keep Edi Box between Send and Receive Click on Diagnosis The name of the PC card you have just added is displayed GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL DMA Bus Timing CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 27 2 Setup Setup Troubleshooting Symptoms and Actions A GPIB error occurs The remote device address may be incorrect or the GPIB cable may not yet be connected The OS won t normally get started or detect the PC card Turn off the power to the PC and remove the PC card Reboot the OS and use Control Panel Add Remove Applications to uninstall the CONTEC API GPIB WDM driver Turn off the PC again plug the PC card and restart the OS Let the OS detect the PC card and use API TOOL Configuration to make PC card settings over again If your problem cannot be resolved Refer to the troubleshooting section of GPIB HELP an
23. cessary file of virtual device driver ApCfg dll It s necessary file of DLL for NConfig exe ApCfg vxd It s necessary file of virtual device driver for NConfig exe NConfig exe It s necessary file of configuration program for setting board You can copy it anywhere copylite txt It s necessay file when LabVIEW startup Please copy the file to the folder in which NConfig exe is OLEPRO32 DLL It s necessary file for program developed in VB because the dll support OLE property frame and standard type CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 43 5 About Software Function List Up to now the NI 488 2 PC Card Level Calls Function Name Action Outline CONTEC ibask Return information about software configuration parameters ibcac Become Active Controller ibemd Send GPIB commands ibemda Send GPIB commands asynchronously ibconfig Change the software configuration parameters ibdma Enable or disable DMA ibeos Configure the end of string EOS termination mode or character ibeot Enable disable auto assertion of GPIB EOI line at the end of write ibfind Open and initialize a GPIB board ibgts Go from Active Controller to Standby ibist Set or clear the board individual status bit for parallel polls iblines Return the status of the eight GPIB control lines ibln Check for the presence of a device on the bus ibloc Go to local ibnotify Asynchronously notify user when one or more GPIB events occur ibonl Place the de
24. check boxes are displayed When you are installing the software or hardware for the first time 1 Uncheck Perform a hardware setup now 2 Click on the Finish button Go to Step 2 to set and plug the hardware When the hardware has already been installed Check Perform a hardware setup now then go to Step 4 Initializing the Software InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed CONTEC API GPIB 98 PC Click Finish to exit the wizard Rerform a hardware setup now v Show readme file You have now finished installing the software CONTEC 14 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL For using API GPLV W32 Select API GPLV W32 2 Setup 1 The following dialog box appears to select Driver Type and Install Type 2 Select GPIB for LabVIEW API GPLV W32 3 Select Driver Help etc Full Install 4 Click on the Install button API PAC W32 Menu for Windows XP 2000 Driver Type C Serial Communication API SIO 38 PC NT C Analog VO API AIO 98 PC NT C High Functionality WDM Analog VO driver Digital I O API DIO 88 PC NT C GPIB Communication API GPIB 98 PC NT GPIB for LabVIEW API GPLV W32 p w C For Counter Board API CNT 88 PC NT Motor Control API SMC 88 PC NT C On Board System Timer API TIMER Y32 C Standard Printer Port PRN DRV W32 Executing the Installation Install Type Driver Help etc Full Inst
25. d API GPLV HELP CONTEC 28 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 3 External Connection 3 External Connection This chapter describes the interface connectors on the PC card Check the information available here when connecting an external device How to connect the connectors Connector shape Use the interface connectors on the CB GPIB cable to connect to external devices NX30TA 32PAA HIROSE Interface Connector CN1 2 0m mr D SHIELD Attention ATN Management bus Service Request SRQ Interface Clear IFC Handshake Not Data Accepted NDAC bus Not Ready for Data NRFD Data Valid DAV Management bus End or Identify EOI Data bus DIO4 Data bus DIO3 Data bus DIO2 Data bus DIO1 I om RC40 24RR HIROSE GND Ground GND Ground GND Ground GND Ground GND Ground GND Ground GND Ground REN Remote Enable Management bus DIO8 Data bus DIO7 Data bus DIO6 Data bus DIO5 Data bus Applicable connector cable GPIB cable IEEE 488 rated Please refer to chapter 1 for more information on the supported cable and accessories Figure 3 1 Cable CB GPIB Shape and Interface Connector Pin Layout CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 29 3 External Connection Notes on cable connection The GPIB has restrictions on the number of devices connected and the cable length according to the standard 1 The maximum number of interfaces external
26. erating environment gt OS Windows XP Server 2003 2000 Me 98 etc Adaptation language LabVIEW Visual C NET Visual C NET Visual Basic NET Visual C Visual Basic Delphi C Builder etc CONTEC 2 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 1 Before Using the Product Linux version of general purpose count driver API GPIB LNX Supplied Stored on the API PAC W32 CD ROM This driver is used to control CONTEC GPIB boards PC Cards from within Linux You can control CONTEC GPIB boards easily using the shared library called from the user application the device driver module for each kernel version and the board PC Cards configuration program config CONTEC provides download services at http www contec com apipac to supply the updated drivers and differential files For details read Help on the bundled CD ROM or visit the CONTEC s Web site lt Operating environment gt OS RedHatLinux TurboLinux etc For details on supported distributions refer to Help available after installation Adaptation language gcc etc Cable amp Connector Option GPIB cable 2m PCN TO2 GPIB cable 4m PCN T04 GPIB Connector CN GP C This is useful if the cable used to connect to the instrument or other device is obstructed by the device s case See the troubleshooting section at the end of Chapter 2 Check the CONTEC s Web site for more information on these options CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 3
27. fy CONTEC CO LTD Regardless of the foregoing statement CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document nor for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product Trademarks MS Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holder CONTEC i GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL Table of Contents Check Your Package ss ania sea a a is a a Ka a K inas i Sung M i Tr demarks 5 HD p NP OPENS ERR D Vous P ERR DR TNR E XR UHR ERE tees GONE di ii Table of Coni nts 3 1 onera ee eH HH P EUH a a b et b v eel iii 15 BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1 About thesPC Card iai Nesi PR ERR ERO UR i ban i saa EE K a EN RENE Tegg 1 Feature I ia i ia ai i i i i I i i K i a A SS 1 Support Software Cable amp Connector Option nt tee a e ere a a a a RERO IAE 3 Customer SUDDOELU eire AES E E a suavevevssauiascacasevevsveccesstousestwereusesrss 4 ASUNT eisenai a i i k a a a a e a k aa M SS 4 Limited Three Years Wartanty soepi sistir ai e ee K ONE REPRE NT A m i 4 Howto Obtain Servicess iarann ea a rE a eere ee EE EE a E PEE EE a NESE RR ERREUR DES 4 irn 4 Safety PreCauti je 5 Safety Information 5 Han dling Precautions P 6 Envitonmefit 2e eve ret a ER ER E e ER I RERO V ER FUR SV 7 locis
28. ile Edit Operate Tools Browse Window Help TIE T CO T V Running a Sample Program 1 Click on the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 From the Start Menu select Programs CONTEC API PAC W32 GPLV SAMPLE GPLV 3 A sample program is invoked Program example GpibTest Executes initialization transmission reception and polling fe GpibTest Address Initialize SendData DN Send ReceiveData Receive r G CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 47 5 About Software Uninstalling the API Function Libraries To uninstall API PAC W32 follow the procedure below 1 Click on the Start button on the Windows taskbar From the Start Menu select Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Add Remove Programs in the Control Panel 3 Select CONTEC API GPIB WDM driver CONTEC API GPIB 98 PC xx or CONTEC API GPLV W32 xx Change Remove button Follow the on screen instructions to uninstall the function libraries I Add or Remove Programs Currently installed programs Sort by Name v Change or TEE o Remove i CONTEC API GPIB 98 PC NT Ver4 07 Develop Size 1 47MB L Programs 13 CONTEC API GPIB 98 PC NT Ver4 07 Runtime Size 0 83MB iS CONTEC API GPIB WDM driver Add New Programs To change this program or remove it from your computer click Change Remove Change Remove Add Remove Windows Com
29. k for the presence of a device on the bus Go to local Asynchronously notify user when one or more GPIB events occur Place the device online or offline Change the primary address Pass control to another GPIB device with Controller capability Parallel poll configure Read data from a device into a user buffer Read data asynchronously from a device into a user buffer Read data from a device into a file Conduct a parallel poll Conduct a serial poll Change or disable the secondary address Abort asynchronous I O operation Change or disable the I O timeout period Trigger selected device Wait for GPIB events Write data to a device from a user buffer Write data asynchronously to a device from a user buffer Write data to a device from a file 5 About Software GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 45 5 About Software NI 488 2 Calls for Multiple Devices Function Name Action Outline AllSpoll Serial poll all devices DevClear Clear a single device DevClearList Clear multiple devices EnableLocal Enable operations from the front panel of deceives leave remote programming mode EnableRemote Enable remote GPIB programming for devices FindListn Find listening devices on the GPIB FindRQS Determine which device is requesting service PassControl Pass control to another device with Controller capability PPoll Perform a parallel poll on the GPIB PPollConfig Configure a device to respond to parallel polls PP
30. limiter match Select Set Trigger Condition from the Set menu The analyzer utility works as follows with the settings made on the Trigger Set Dialog below The analyzer utility starts analysis the moment IFC changes The analyzer utility ends analysis upon transmit receive of data CR 0DH Trigger Set Dialog DER IV Start Trigger Set IV End trigger Set Start Trigger End Trigger C Staus Watch F Staus Watch Line C Line C ASCII Data ASCII Data C Delimiter Code B Delimiter Code I Max Event Cm Hee 2 Saving analysis data Once saved obtained analysis data can be opened again with the analyzer utility Since analysis data is saved in CSV format as well you can reference and edit the data using a proper program such as Excel Ei GP IB BUS Analyzer CONTEC Co td Gey Option Help Read Trigger Set Data File Save Trigger Set Data File NDAC NRFD DAV DATA Comment Line Data Save As Trigger Set Data File a e SR e sro Printer Set amn Print Exit Display Set File name NewData Save as type Analyzer Data File ana CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 37 4 Functions 3 Viewing analysis data in a chart The analysis utility can display analysis data in a chart Line Display Dialog DAV T Data No Data Value Deal 1 50 Print P Back B OH CONTEC 38
31. n This not only allows the signals on the GPIB bus to analyzed but also permits signal analysis to be performed while the PC card is performing GPIB communications Built in SPAS event function In addition to the functions of the earlier GPIB controller uPD7210 the PC Card also supports the SPAS event generated when a serial poll occurs This gives you a high level of flexibility in constructing your system Internal high precision timer The PC Card includes a high precision application timer to allow accurate time monitoring to be performed from Windows Long term availability As the PC Card uses a high speed GPIB controller developed by CONTEC upwardly compatible with the uPD7210 reliable long term availability is ensured Diagnostic program A diagnostic program is supplied to support system development The diagnostic program can be used to check hardware operation interrupts and I O addresses and to perform simple communication tests with connected devices CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 1 1 Before Using the Product Other A function is provided to read all control lines and data lines This enables various operations to be performed from the application Includes control line latch function Support Software You should use CONTEC support software according to your purpose and development environment NOTE This hardware does not support Windows 95 and Windows NT4 0 3 51 Driver Software Package
32. n the PC Unplug the cable from any device which is left off for some reason such as a fault 6 Neither unplug plug the cable nor turn on off the device during communication Doing so stops the operation or causes an error resulting in trouble 7 The talker and listener must be addressed to talk and to listen respectively by the controller before the talker can send messages to the listener 8 Atleast two thirds of all the devices connected must be turned on CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 31 3 External Connection CONTEC 32 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 4 Functions 4 Functions This section describes the functions of the PC card Bus Master Function Bus Master Transfer The bus master data transfer function uses time when the PCI bus is idle to perform direct DMA transfer of data between the PC card and the application memory space The application memory space means a static area defined using a normal variable declaration Under Windows the application memory space is represented using logical addresses and does not necessarily map on to a continuous physical address space However the PC card is able to transfer data consecutively to the discontinuous physical address space Bus master data transfer can be performed for a maximum 64MB ytes physical memory area The actual memory size able to be used when setting up a data transfer in an application depends on the OS type and the size of memory in the PC
33. nced settings tab page and specify the settings The following window opens if Use API GPLV W32 is selected GPIB GP IB PCI F GP IB LPCI F Properties General Common Settings Detail Settings Driver Resources Settings Driver No E IEEE488 2 Interface Name GPIBO E GPIB Address Primary 0 El Secondary NONE I O Timeout 10sec iv System Controller Mode INT Temination Methods iv Send EOI at end of Write Terminate Read on EOS Set EOI with EOS on Write 8 Bit EOS Compare 0 EOS Byte 2 When you have finished click OK Advanced Interface Name From the list select the PC Card to be set up GPIB Address Set the device address of the PC Card The primary address can be set to 0 30 Termination Methods Set the termination format I O Timeout Set the transmit receive time out period System Controller Select whether to use the PC Card asa system controller You have now finished installing the initial setting of Software 24 CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 2 Setup Step 5 Checking Operations with the Diagnosis Program Use the diagnosis program to check that the PC card and driver software work normally thereby you can confirm that they have been set up correctly What is the Diagnosis Program The diagnosis program diagnoses the states of the PC card and driver software It can also be used as a simple checker when
34. nd then connect the PC Card frame and the frame ground of the PC to earth the PC Card frame e g using an earth cable Ensure that the PC power supply has sufficient capacity for all mounted cards An inadequate power supply may cause misoperation overheating or faults The specifications of this product are subject to change without notice for enhancement and quality improvement Even when using the product continuously be sure to read the manual and understand the contents Do not modify the product CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems etc resulting from modifying this product Regardless of the foregoing statements CONTEC is not liable for any damages whatsoever including damages for loss of business profits arising out of the use or inability to use this CONTEC product or the information contained herein G CONTEC 6 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 1 Before Using the Product Environment Use this product in the following environment If used in an unauthorized environment the PC Card may overheat malfunction or cause a failure Operating temperature 0 50 C Humidity 10 90 RH No condensation Corrosive gases None Floating dust particles Not to be excessive Inspection Inspect the product periodically as follows to use it safely The gold plated leads of the bus connector have no stain or corrosion Check that the bus connector and its cable have been plugged correctly
35. of the PC card slot or the PC Card itself If you remove two or more PC cards that have already been installed and then remount one of them on the computer it is unknown that which one of the sets of resources previously assigned to the two PC cards is assigned to the remounted PC card In this case you must check the resource settings Setting with the Found New Hardware Wizard 1 The Found New Hardware Wizard will be started Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced then click on the Next button If you are using Windows NT 4 0 the Found New Hardware Wizard is not started Go to Step 4 Initializing the Software Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Multimedia Controller If your hardware came with an installation CD or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Click Next to continue CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 19 2 Setup 2 Specify that folder on the CD ROM which contains the setup information INF file to register the PC Card Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The name of the PC card you have just added is displayed GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL The wizard has finished installing the software for PIB GP B PCI F GP IB LPCI F Click Finish to close the wizard Finish Source folder The se
36. ollUnconfig Unconfigure devices for parallel polls RevRespMsg Read data bytes from a device that is already addressed to talk ReadStatusByte Serial poll a single device Receive Read data bytes from a device ReceiveSetup Address a device to be a Talker and the interface board to be a Listener in preparation for RevRespMsg ResetSys Reset and initialize IEEE 488 2 compliant devices Send Send data bytes to a device SendCmds Send GPIB command bytes SendDataBytes Send data bytes to devices that are already addressed to listen SendIFC Reset the GPIB by sending interface clear SendList Send data bytes to multiple GPIB devices SendLLO Send the Local Lockout LLO message to all devices SendSetup Set up devices to receive data in preparation for SendDataBytes SetRWLS Place devices in Remote With Lockout State TestSRQ Determine the current state of the GPIB Service Request SRQ line TestSys Cause IEEE 488 2 compliant devices to conduct self test Trigger Trigger a device TriggerList Trigger multiple devices WaitSRQ Wait until a device asserts the GPIB Service Request SRQ line CONTEC 46 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 5 About Software Using Sample Programs Sample programs can execute basic transmit receive and polling Use these sample programs as references for program development and operation check The sample programs are stored in Program Files CONTEC API PAC W32 GPLV Samples GpibTest vi Front Panel F
37. ponents Set Program Access and Defaults CONTEC 48 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 5 About Software About Software for Linux The Linux version GPIB communication driver API GPIB LNX contains the functions that provide the following features All of the master mode slave mode and interrupt level can be set by software Three wire handshaking is employed to assure transfer even between the sending and receiving devices different in speed For details refer to the help file The help file provides various items of information such as Function Reference Sample Programs and FAQs Use them for program development and troubleshooting Driver Software Install Procedure The Linux version for GPIB communication driver API GPIB LNX is supplied as a compressed file linux gpib cgpibXXX tgz on the bundled API PAC W32 CD ROM Note XXX represents the driver version Mount the CD ROM as shown below copy the file to an arbitrary directory and decompress the file to install the driver For details on using the driver refer to readme txt and the help file in HTML format extracted by installation To install the driver log in as a superuser Decompression and setup procedure cd mount dev cdrom mnt cdrom Mount the CD ROM cp mnt cdrom linux gpib cgpibXXX tgz Copy the compressed file tar xvfz cgpibXXX tgz Decompress the compressed file cd contec cgpib make Compile the file make in
38. rate Data buffer size Signal logic Cable length between device Total cable length Connectable number of device Analyzer buffer size Bus master section DMA channels Transfer bus width Transfer data length Transfer rate Scatter Gather function 8 bit parallel 3 wire handshake system 1 5Mbyte sec 2Kbyte send 2Kbyte receive Negative logic L level 0 8V or less H level 2 0V or more Ich Conforms to IEEE 488 1 488 2 GPIB standards 15 devices Max 64K data points 1 data point Control signals DIO1 to 8 CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 51 6 About Hardware Table 6 1 Specification lt GP IB CB F gt lt 2 2 gt Item Specifications Common section I O address Any 128 byte boundary Length of supplied cable L slot PC Card Standard CardBus specifications TYPE I 40g 250g including cable 1 For details see item 2 in Chapter3 Connecting Cables Operating conditions 0 50 C 10 90 6RH No condensation GP IB CB FL Table 6 2 Specification GP IB CB FL 1 2 Specifications Number of channel ieh Conforms to IEEE 488 1 488 2 GPIB standards 8 bit parallel 3 wire handshake system Data buffer size 2Kbyte send 2Kbyte receive Negative logic Signal logic L level 0 8V or less H level 2 0V or more Cable length between 4m or less 1 device C tabl ber of i o is gt device Bus master section CONTEC 52 GP IB CB F GP I
39. roduct About the PC Card This PC card is a multi function high speed GPIB communication card that complies with IEEE 488 1 and IEEE 488 2 The card is a PC Card Standard compliant CardBus card with support for bus master operation The card can be used to control communications with devices that support the GPIB interface and perform GPIB bus line data analysis on any PC that has a PC Card Standard compliant CardBus Type II PC card slot You can use the supplied driver library to develop application software using any programming language that supports the Win32 API routines such as Visual Basic or Visual C or using LabVIEW Features Complies with the IEEE 488 2 standard As the card complies with the IEEE 488 2 standard you can control any external device that supports this standard Data transfer speed 1 5Mbyte sec max The maximum data transfer speed for communications is 1 5Mbyte sec Supports bus master operation The bus master data transfer function enables large quantities of data to be transferred between the PC Card and PC without loading the CPU Internal 2Kbyte FIFO buffers for send and receive The PC Card has separate 2Kbyte FIFO buffers for sending and receiving data allowing both small and large volumes of data to be transferred at high speed Interface messages also use a FIFO to enable high speed transmission Built in GPIB bus analyzer function GP IB CB F The PC Card features a bus analyzer functio
40. s CONTEC 12 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 2 Setup For using API GPIB 98 PC xx Select API GPIB 98 PC 1 The following dialog box appears to select Driver Type and Install Type 2 Select GPIB Communication 3 Select Driver Help etc Full Install 4 Click on the Install button API PAC W32 Menu for Windows XP 2000 Driver Type Install Type C Serial Communication API SIO 8B PC NT Driver Help etc Full Install C Analog VO API AIO 88 PC NT C Driver Only Execute only High Functionality WDM Analog I O driver C Digital O API DIO 98 PC NT If you select Driver Only device drivers and Configuration program are installed GPIB Communication API GPIB 98 PC NT GPIB for LabVIEW API GPLV A32 C For Counter Board API CNT 98 PC NT itis ADEE MIE to provide with CONTEC Original Function GplniQ GpTalkQ GpListe C Motor Control APL SMC 98 PC NT With the development language environme C On Board System Timer API TIMER W32 that a Win32API function such as Visual Basic and Visual C C is being supportec Standard Printer Part PRN DRV W32 The application software thatthe high speed communication which it made use t z CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 13 2 Setup Executing the Installation 1 Follow the on screen instructions to proceed to install 2 When the required files have been copied the Perform a hardware setup now and Show readme file
41. soft Visual Basic design BEE File Edit View Project Format Debug Run Query Diagram Tools Add Ins Window Help ls aB X coco qom MES EL FB ty 2005 1695 g 8010x3630 Project Projecti EE T Projecti Master vbp 5 8 Forms j Frm Initialize 5 G E easter T A GPIBVB1 Gpibvb bas paniis Delimiter At SubRutine SubFunc bas ABCDEFGHIJK Test Data 35 Bytes Send DelimBox 7 Receive Properties Form1 Form1 Form Alphabetic Categorized Cl a 4a000000F2 3 Fixed Dialog Master Mode True True 13 Copy Pen 0 Solid 1 True Wl annnnnnnnna Returns the name used in code to identify an object Running a Sample Program 1 Click on the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 From the Start Menu select Programs CONTEC API PAC W32 GPIB SAMPLE 3 A sample program is invoked CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 41 5 About Software Sample Programs Examples Master Mode Slave Mode Multi meter Voltage Source control Oscilloscope 1 Oscilloscope 2 MultiLine Message Master Mode Master Mode MyAddress 0 Send Receive ABCDEFGHUK Test Data 34 Bytes Address ot device iz Executes a series of operations in master mode Executes a series of operations in slave mode Triggers a multimeter periodically based on the timer and events to sample and display data
42. ssssessssscssssnssnsesavsscssabasensensvsnesconedenssnscsessesnedonsdasavecassesabeaiacavesss 23 Fort using API GPLV W32 ree e ia e NINOS AN a i 24 Step 5 Checking Operations with the Diagnosis Program sse 25 What is the Diagnosis Program Cheek Methoden ea E EA VE E OR UR B Ae s Setup Troubleshootitg aeree ere EE aa a e SIRE E aa a HER a a a AES 28 Symptoms and Actos ss issccssssccosssssssavsssscesessssstenehsscatecessanavensicocosenssaensnstentedenssaonsnstensedenssannesdea 28 If your problem cannot be resolved 3 EXTERNAL CONNECTION 29 How to connect the Connectors i iier tti rrr Yer HR ERE PEPESE PIVE ECESE GE EGRE ETENEE TATE 29 Connector Shapes eee erre ai RE NER REIR UR NR INE Rie ret ine ea ae a Reeve 29 Notes on cable conmneGtion i uei eee IERI I Ee RN REGN UNE EN CH 30 4 FUNCTIONS 33 Bus Master Function 33 Bus Master Transter RE 33 Basic GPIB E fctions o eee a a XR AN RE E EXPE ERE i PEN a ls E EEEE 34 Master slav TUNCtION EPA 34 Communication function 34 Serial poll parallel poll SRQ send functions essent 34 Myr address Setting die ia i Ta a e ates a S 34 Additional F nctions exce EE RECTE GERNE REESE RERUM eren s 35 Line monitor function Communication using FIFO memory esee ener nnne there rennes 35 Analyzer function GP IB CBJF esee ethernet enint testen teen 35 5 ABOUT SOFTWARE 39 CD ROM Directory StTUCIUL
43. stall Install cd config config Set up the board to be used Set as follows contec gpib start sh Start the driver cd CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 49 5 About Software Accessing the Help File 1 Invoke a web browser in your X Window environment 2 In the browser open gpibhelp htm in the contec cgpib help directory Using Sample Programs Sample programs have been prepared for specific basic applications Sample programs for each language are contained in the contec cgpib samples directory For compiling them refer to the manual for the desired language Uninstalling the driver To uninstall the driver use the uninstall shell script contained in the contec cgpib directory For details check the contents of the script CONTEC 50 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 6 About Hardware This chapter provides hardware specifications and hardware related supplementary information For detailed technical information 6 About Hardware For further detailed technical information Technical Reference including the information such as an I O map configuration register etc visit the Contec s web site http www contec com support to call for it Hardware specification The following tables list the hardware specifications of the board GP IB CB F Table 6 1 Specification lt GP IB CB F gt 7 2 Specifications Number of channel Transfer format Transfer
44. t can be performed at high speed irrelevant to the PC s CPU speed Note however that the actual communication speed is set to the speed of the slowest device in compliance with the GPIB standard Analyzer function GP IB CB F The state transition of all lines in the GPIB cable can be analyzed by using the on PC Card FIFO memory A maximum of 64K data items can be collected This function can be used to locate the cause of a failure or to check data flowing on lines The function is provided by the analyzer utility Analyzer exe Open the Start Menu then select CONTEC API PAC W32 GPIB GPIB ANALYZER Otherwise directly execute Program Files API PAC W32 GPIB ANALYZER Analyzer exe Running Method 1 Install the PC card on your PC according to Step 2 Setting the Hardware and Step 3 Installing the Hardware in Chapter 2 Setup After having installed the PC card connect the PC Card to an instrument for analysis The PC card can communicate with the instrument while executing analysis Example 1 of Connection nooo 3765 nbn anna 000 One PC Card communicating the instrument while analyzing Example 2 of Connection 3765 toon nuu nua PC2 Communicating with the measuring instrument CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 35 4 Functions 2 If more than one PC C
45. to that from National Instruments Corporation hereafter NI allowing the GPIB488 GPIB488 2 and VISA functions of LabVIEW to be used directly and application programs created for NI PC cards to run without modification Selection guide Given below is a guideline for easily selecting the appropriate driver for the PC Card driver to be used Purpose Used to use CONTEC functions API GPIB 98 PC To make the PC Card operate as fast as possible To convert digitize binary and string data easily To use existing applications for NI PC Cards API GPLV W32 To use LabVIEW Familiar with NI functions but not with CONTEC functions CONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 11 2 Setup Starting the Install Program 1 Load the CD ROM API PAC W32 on your PC 2 The API PAC W32 Installer window appears automatically If the panel does not appear run CD ROM drive letter VAUTORUN exe 3 Click on the Install Development or Execution Environment button E CONTEC API PAC W32 DRIVER LIBRARY Driver Library API PAC W32 l Driver amp Development Tools Install Development or Execution Environment Refer to Hardware User s Guide Release Note l Measurement Software hstall Data Logger Software C LOGGER 9 CONTEC www contec com AN CAUTION Before installing the software in Windows XP Server 2003 2000 or NT log in as a user with administrator privilege
46. top side facing down Refer to the manual for your PC for instructions on how to remove the card Figure 2 3 Insert the PC Card Ax CAUTION Take note of the following points as inappropriate handling of the PC card may damage the card or connector socket and may result in a bad connection Always insert the PC card with the correct orientation and in accordance with the instructions Do not hold the card by the cable or connector when inserting the card into the slot Do not move the PC with the cable still plugged in Do not apply any excessive force to the cable socket on the PC card such as by pulling on the cable connector Do not place any objects on top of the cable connector CONTEC 18 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 2 Setup Step 3 Installing the Hardware For using an expansion PC card under Windows you have to let the OS detect the I O addresses and IRO to be used by the PC card The process is referred to as installing the hardware In the case of using two or more PC cards make sure you install one by one with the Found New Hardware Wizard Turning on the PC Turn on the power to your PC CAUTION The PC card cannot be properly installed unless the resources I O addresses and interrupt level for the PC card can be allocated Before attempting to install the PC card first determine what PC resources are free to use Theresources used by each PC card do not depend on the location
47. tup fails to be performed normally see the Setup Troubleshooting section at the end of this chapter Using the PC Card under Windows Using Software Other than the Driver Library API PAC W32 For setting up software other than API PAC W32 refer to the manual for that software See also the following parts of this manual as required This chapter Step 2 Setting the Hardware This chapter Step 3 Installing the Hardware Chapter 3 External Connection Chapter 6 About Hardware GCONTEC GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 9 2 Setup Using the PC Card under an OS Other than Windows For using the PC Card under an OS other than Windows see the following parts of this manual This chapter Step 2 Setting the Hardware Chapter 3 External Connection Chapter 6 About Hardware CONTEC 10 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 2 Setup Step 1 Installing the Software This explains how to install the driver library Before installing the hardware on the PC install the driver library from the API PAC W32 CD ROM provided with the PC Card The following description assumes the operating system as Windows XP Although some user interfaces are different depending on the OS used the basic procedure is the same About the driver to be used Two GPIB communication drivers come with your PC Card API GPIB 98 PC and API GPLV W32 API GPIB 98 PC provides a CONTEC proprietary function interface API GPLV W32 provides a function interface eguivalent
48. tup information INF file is contained in the following folder on the bundled CD ROM INF WDM Gpib zi B APIPAC JAN2005 G H O Apipac E O FreeSamples 5 3 Help B D INF C3 wom O Aio SEJ 4 4 INFWD M Gpib 4 wings amp O Win2000 C3 linux H O Readme H O Release H O UsersGuide You have now finished installing the hardware CONTEC 20 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL 2 Setup Step 4 Initializing the Software The driver library reguires the initial setting to recognize the execution environment It is called the initialization of the driver library Setting the device name 1 Start Device Manager Select My Computer Control Panel System then select the Device Manager tab Alternatively right click on My Computer and select Properties Device Manager File Action View Help mFS RARA The name of the PC card 2 4 LIUHAILONG aoe ast added i 3 Computer you have just added is HH CONTE C Dai displayed GPIB GP IB PCDF GP IB LPCDF GP IB CB F dni GP IB CB FL 2 Display adapters lt 2 DVD CD ROM drives 3 Floppy disk controllers Id Floppy disk drives 2 IDE ATAJATAPI controllers x Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Monitors E9 Network adapters V Ports COM amp LPT 8f8 Processors Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers 2 The installed hardware appears under the CONTEC Devices node in the
49. vice online or offline ibpad Change the primary address ibppc Parallel poll configure ibrd Read data from a device into a user buffer ibrda Read data asynchronously from a device into a user buffer ibrdf Read data from a device into a file ibrpp Conduct a parallel poll ibrsc Request or release system control ibrsv Request service and change the serial poll status byte ibsad Change or disable the secondary address ibsic Assert IFC Interface Clear ibsre Set or clear the Remote Enable REN line ibstop Abort asynchronous I O operation ibtmo Change or disable the I O timeout period ibwait Wait for GPIB events ibwrt Write data to a device from a user buffer ibwrta Write data asynchronously to a device from a user buffer ibwrtf Write data to a device from a file 44 GP IB CB F GP IB CB FL Up to now the Ni 488 2 Device Level Calls Function Name ibask ibbna ibelr ibconfig ibdev ibeos ibeot ibln ibloc ibnotify ibonl ibpad ibpct ibppc ibrd ibrda ibrdf ibrpp ibrsp ibsad ibstop ibtmo ibtrg ibwait ibwrt ibwrta ibwrtf CONTEC Action Outline Return information about software configuration parameters Change the access board of a device Clear a specific device Change the software configuration parameters Open and initialize a device Configure the end of string EOS termination mode or character Enable disable auto assertion of GPIB EOI line at the end of write Chec
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