Compaq PC-CARD manual About this Users Guide, What you will learn from this users guide, Preface

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Preface

About this User's Guide

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.

Conventions in this user's guide

The following conventions are used in this manual to convey special information:

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Text presented in a box signifies additional information and helpful hints related to the subject matter you are reading.

Caution! Shaded caution statements present information to help you avoid injuring yourself and others, damaging your hardware, or losing your data.

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Angle brackets that enclose numbers separated by a colon signify a range of numbers, such as those assigned

 

to registers, bit settings, etc.

bold text Bold text is used for the names of objects on the screen, such as buttons, text boxes, and check boxes. For example:

1.Insert the disk or CD and click the OK button.

italic text Italic text is used for the names of manuals and help topic titles, and to emphasize a word or phrase. For example:

The InstaCal installation procedure is explained in the Quick Start Guide. Never touch the exposed pins or circuit connections on the board.

Where to find more information

The following electronic documents provide information relevant to the operation of the PC-CARD-DIO48.

ƒMCC's Specifications: PC-CARD-DIO48(the PDF version of the Specifications chapter in this guide) is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/pdfs/PC-CARD-DIO48.pdf.

ƒMCC's Quick Start Guide is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf.

ƒMCC's Guide to Signal Connections is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf.

ƒMCC's Universal Library User's Guide is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/sm-ul-user-guide.pdf.

ƒMCC's Universal Library Function Reference is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/sm-ul-functions.pdf.

ƒMCC's Universal Library for LabVIEWUser’s Guide is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/SM-UL-LabVIEW.pdf.

PC-CARD-DIO48 User's Guide (this document) is also available on our web site at

www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/PC-CARD-DIO48.pdf.

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Contents Page PC-CARD-DIO48 Management committed to your satisfaction Trademark and Copyright Information Table of Contents What you will learn from this users guide Where to find more informationAbout this Users Guide Conventions in this users guideIntroducing the PC-CARD-DIO48 Overview PC-CARD-DIO48 featuresPC-CARD-DIO48 block diagram ChapterSoftware features Hardware Installing the PC-CARD-DIO48What comes with your PC-CARD-DIO48 shipment? Additional documentation Optional componentsInstalling the software Installing the PC-CARD-DIO48 Unpacking the PC-CARD-DIO48If your Pcmcia card is not detected Connecting the board for I/O operations Connectors, cables main I/O connectorPin out main I/O connector Cabling CPCC-50F-39 CPCC-50M-4 Field wiring and signal termination Calibrating the PC-CARD-DIO48Programming and Developing Applications Programming languages Packaged applications programsRegister-level programming Digital input/output SpecificationsPower consumption MiscellaneousConnector and pin out Connector specificationsMailinfo@mccdaq.com