Advantech PCM-3780 manual Software Overview, Device Drivers on the companion CD-ROM

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1.4 Software Overview

Advantech offers a rich set of DLL drivers, third-party driver support and application software to help fully utilize the functions of your PCM-3780 card:

1.4.1Device Drivers (on the companion CD-ROM)

• LabVIEW driver

•Advantech ActiveDAQ

•Advantech GeniDAQ

Programming choices for DA&C cards: You may use Advantech applica- tion software such as Advantech Device Drivers. On the other hand, advanced users can use another option for register-level programming, although it is not recommended due to its laborious and time-consuming nature.

1.4.2 Device Drivers

The Advantech Device Drivers software is included on the companion CD-ROM at no extra charge. It also comes with all Advantech DA&C cards. Advantech’s device drivers feature a complete I/O function library to help boost your application performance. The Advantech

Device Drivers for Windows 2000/XP works seamlessly with develop- ment tools such as Visual C++, Visual Basic, Inprise C++ Builder and Inprise Delphi.

1.4.3 Register-level Programming

Register-level programming is reserved for experienced programmers who find it necessary to write code directly at the level of device regis- ters. Since register-level programming requires much effort and time, we recommend that you use the Advantech Device Drivers instead. How- ever, if register-level programming is necessary, you should refer to the relevant information in Appendix C, Register Structure and Format, or to the example codes included on the companion CD-ROM.

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Contents PCM-3780 Ch Counter/Timer with Ch TTL DIO ModuleCopyright Acknowledgements Two Years Product Warranty CE Notification FCC Class a Technical Support and Assistance Packing List Page Contents Appendix Specifications Introduction Features Counter Modes PCM-3780 Counter ModePCM-3780 Counter Mode Applications Installation GuideInstallation Flow Chart Register-level Programming Software OverviewDevice Drivers on the companion CD-ROM Device DriversProgramming Tools Device Drivers Programming RoadmapProgramming with Device Drivers Function Library Troubleshooting Device Drivers ErrorAccessories Wiring CablesWiring Boards Hardware Installation Unpacking Companion CD-ROM Driver InstallationDifferent Options for Driver Setup Installing the Module Hardware InstallationPage Pin Assignments & Jumper Settings Overview Signal ConnectionsInterrupt Level IRQ Setting JP1 Switch and Jumper SettingsBase Address Setting Base Address Setting SW1Connectors Pin Assignment CN3 I/O Port ConnectorCN4 Counter Interface Connector Reference Direction Description Connector Signal DescriptionUsing Advantech 32-bit DLL Driver Using Direct I/OPeriod Measurement Frequency Measurement Frequency MeasurementSpecifications Digital Input/Output Programmable CounterGeneral Page Block Diagram Appendix B Block Diagram Register Structure & Format I/O Port Address Map Appendix C Register Structure & FormatTable C.1 Register Offset Address Table Register FormatCE CE CM6 to CM3 Count Control CM6 Counter 0/1 Mode RegisterCM2 Output Enable Control CM1 to CM0 Output ControlCM15 Gate Active Edge or Level CM7 Count Source EdgeCM13 to CM12 Gate Source Selection CM14 Gating Polarity SelectionCounter 0/1 Hold Register Counter 0/1 Load RegisterCE1 to CE0 Counter Command Enable Bit Counter 0/1 Command RegisterCounter Command Enable Register C2 to C0 Command CodeInterrupt Status Register Interrupt Control RegisterO Direction Control Bit Interrupt Clear RegisterDirection Control Register Port A/B/C Interrupt Status RegisterDV3 to DV0 Fout Divider Divide by 1 to 16 0000 = Divide by Fout RegisterFS2 to FS0 Fout Source FOE Fout Output EnableWaveform of Each Mode Counter Mode Descriptions Appendix D Waveform of Each ModeTable D.1 PCM-3780 Counter Mode Table D.2 PCM-3780 Counter Mode Software-Triggered Strobe with No Hardware Gating Mode a WaveformsSoftware-Triggered Strobe with Level Gating Mode B WaveformsHardware-Triggered Strobe Mode C WaveformsRate Generator with No Hardware Gating Mode D WaveformsRate Generator with Level Gating Mode E WaveformsNon-Retriggerable One-Shot Mode F WaveformsSoftware-Triggered Delayed Pulse One-Shot Mode G WaveformsMode H Waveforms Hardware-Triggered Delayed Pulse Strobe Mode I WaveformsVariable Duty Cycle Rate Generator with No Hardware Gating Mode J WaveformsVariable Duty Cycle Rate Generator with Level Gating Mode K WaveformsHardware-Triggered Delayed Pulse One-Shot Mode L WaveformsHardware-Triggered Strobe with Edge Disarm Mode O WaveformsNon-Retriggerbale One-Shot with Edge Disarm Mode R WaveformsHardware-Triggered Delayed Pulse Strobe with Edge Disarm Mode U WaveformsHardware-Triggered Delayed Pulse One-Shot with Edge Disarm Mode X Waveforms