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.
