Chapter 4

Programming with DLL Driver Function Library

Advanech DLL driver offers 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.

According to their specific functions or sevices, those APIs can be categorized into several function groups:

qAnalog Iutput Function Group

qAnalog Output Function Group

qDigital Input/Output Function Group

qCounter Function Group

qTemperature Measurement Function Group

qAlarm Function Group

qPort Function Group

qCommunication Function Group

qEvent Function Group

For the usage and parameters of each function, please refer to the Function Overview chapter in the DLL Drivers Manaul.

Troubleshooting DLL Driver Error

Driver functions will return a status code when they are called to perform a certain task for the application. When a function returns a code that is not zero, it means the function has failed to perform its designated function. To troubleshoot the DLL driver error, you can pass the error code to DRV_GetErrorMessage function to return the error message. Or you can refer to the DLL Driver Error Codes Appendix in the DLL Drivers Manaul for a detailed listing of the Error Code, Error ID and the Error Message.

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PCI-1712L, PCI-1712 specifications

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