Introducing the pci-ctr10, Software features, Introducing the pci-ctr10 -1 – Measurement Computing PCI-CTR10 User Manual
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Chapter 1
Introducing the PCI-CTR10
The PCI-CTR10 is a high-performance, low-cost counter/timer board for PCI bus-compatible computers.
The PCI-CTR10 is based on the 9513 counter/timer device. The PCI-CTR10 has two 9513 devices installed.
Each 9513 has five independent 16-bit counters (65,536 counts). An input source, count register, load register,
hold register, alarm register, output, and gate are associated with each counter.
The 9513 is software-programmable for event counting, pulse and frequency measurement, alarm comparisons,
and other input functions. The 9513 can generate frequencies with either complex duty cycles, or with one-shot
and continuous-output modes. You can chain up to five 9513 devices together using software to enable a 32-,
48-, 64-, or 80-bit counter that does not require hardware connections. The gate source and gating functions are
software-programmable.
An eight-bit, high-current digital output port provides logic-level control, and can be used to switch solid state
relays. An eight-bit digital input port can be used to sense contact closures. The 9513 device also provides
access to the PCI bus interrupts.
For more information on the 9513 counter/timer, refer to the 9513 data sheet. This document is available at
Software features
For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your PCI-CTR10, refer to the
Quick Start Guide that shipped with your device. The Quick Start Guide is also available in PDF at
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r the latest software version or versions of the software supported
under less commonly used operating systems.
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