Measurement Computing Daq PC-Card - Manual (Page 54)

Daq/112B, /216B PC-Cards Daq* Hardware
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The interrupt transfer mode allows the computer to perform other tasks until the Daq PC-Card has
acquired a programmed amount of data. This mode provides the most efficient use of computer
resources and data transfer.
Digital I/O is supported and includes four general-purpose digital inputs and four general-purpose digital
outputs. The PC can access these TTL-level digital I/O lines when the Daq PC-Card is not transferring data
from the A/D converter. These I/O lines are not available if using P1 expansion cards or DBKs.
Windows 95/98/ME Configuration
Windows 95/98/ME has built-in Card and Socket Services and does not require additional PCMCIA
software. The supplied software (disk 1) includes a Windows 95/98/ME configuration file with the driver.
If this configuration file is not available, the PCMCIA card can be configured as a Non-Standard Device.
Descriptions follow for both these configuration options.
If Windows 95/98/ME installs the Daq PC-Card at Interrupt 9 (unsupported in DaqView), the
interrupt must be changed under System, Device Manager to another free interrupt. Some
computers have sound cards whose resources are not accounted for in the system file (e.g.,
ThinkPad 755). To change the interrupt or address of the Daq PC-Card, go into the Properties
screen, select Resources, deselect “Use automatic settings” check box, highlight the interrupt or
address setting to be changed, and then select “Change settings”
Windows 95/98/ME Configuration Using Configuration Disk
Set up the Daq PC-Card (112B or 216B) using the supplied configuration disk as follows:
1. While running Windows 95/98/ME, insert the Daq/112B/216B into a PCMCIA socket. A “New
Hardware Found” window should appear.
2. Choose “Driver from disk supplied by hardware manufacturer”.
3. Insert Windows 95 Configuration Disk (disk 1) into a floppy drive selected, and click “OK”.
To determine system resources used by the Daq PC-Card using the supplied configuration disk:
1. Go into “Controls Panels” from the Start menu, and select System.
2. Select the Device Manager tab at the top of the window, and then select the Data Acquisition Icon.
3. From Data Acquisition, select PCMCIA.
4. Select resources. The Base Addr and the IRQ settings for the Daq/112B216B should appear.
Windows 95/98/ME Configuration As a Non-Standard Device
Set up the Daq PC-Card (112B or 216B) as a Non-Standard Device as follows:
1. While running Windows 95/98/ME, insert the Daq/112B/216B into a PCMCIA socket. A “New
Hardware Found” window should appear.
2. Choose “Select from a list of alternative drivers”. A “Select Hardware Type” window will appear.
3. Choose “Other Devices”. A “Select Hardware Type” window will appear.
4. Make sure “Unsupported device” is highlighted, and click “OK” at the bottom of the screen.
To determine system resources used by the Daq PC-Card when configured as a Non-Standard Device:
1. Go into “Controls Panels” from the Start menu, and select System.
2. Select the Device Manager tab at the top of the window, and then select “? Other Devices?”.
3. Select “? Unsupported Device”, and click “Properties” at the bottom of the screen.
4. Note the Interrupt and Address used by the Daq PC-Card for use with DaqView or other data
acquisition software.
DOS and Windows 3.x Configuration
When used with DOS and Windows 3.x, the Client Driver or Enabler (either one, but not both) will need to
be loaded on your system. This software facilitates changing (if needed) the IRQ level, Communication
Port/Socket #, and Base Address settings.
The Daq PC-Card is shipped with Client Driver and Enabler files that conform to the PCMCIA (PC Card)
Card Services Specification 2.1. When used with CardSoft Card and Socket Services or compatible
software, the Daq PC-Card will automatically configure itself upon system start-up. Use of CardSoft is not
required, but the chosen software must be compatible with the PCMCIA (PC-Card) Card Services
Specification 2.1.