Contec CNT24-4(PCI) Manuals

PC-HELPER 4ch 24Bit Up/Down Counter Board for PCI CNT24-4(PCI)H User’s Guide CONTEC CO.,LTD. CNT24-4(PCI)H i Check Your Package Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product. The product consists of the items listed below. Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer. Product Configuration List - CNT24-4(PCI)H …1 - First step guide …1 - CD-ROM*1 [API-PAC(W32)] …1 *1: The CD-ROM contains the driver software and User’s Guide (this guide). Board CD-ROM [API-PAC(W32)] First step guide ii CNT24-4(PCI)H Copyright Copyright 2005 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 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CNT24-4(PCI)H iii Table of Contents Check Your Package............................................................................................................................ i Copyright ............................................................................................................................................ii Trademarks .........................................................................................................................................ii Table of Contents...............................................................................................................................iii 1. BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1 About the Board.................................................................................................................................. 1 Features........................................................................................................................................ 1 Support Software ......................................................................................................................... 2 Cable & Connector (Option) ..................................................................................................... 3 Accessories (Option) ................................................................................................................. 3 Customer Support ............................................................................................................................... 4 Web Site....................................................................................................................................... 4 Limited Three-Years Warranty .......................................................................................................... 4 How to Obtain Service ....................................................................................................................... 4 Liability............................................................................................................................................... 4 Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................. 5 Safety Information....................................................................................................................... 5 Handling Precautions................................................................................................................... 6 Environment................................................................................................................................. 7 Inspection..................................................................................................................................... 7 Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Disposal ....................................................................................................................................... 7 2. SETUP 9 What is Setup? .................................................................................................................................... 9 Using the Board under Windows Using the Driver Library API-PAC(W32) ............................ 9 Using the Board under Windows Using Software Other than the Driver Library API-PAC(W32)............................................................................................................................ 9 Using the Board under an OS Other than Windows ................................................................. 10 Step 1 Installing the Software .......................................................................................................... 11 Starting the Install Program....................................................................................................... 11 Selecting the Counter Board Driver .......................................................................................... 12 Executing the Installation.......................................................................................................... 13 Step 2 Setting the Hardware............................................................................................................. 14 Parts of the Board and Factory Defaults ................................................................................... 14 Setting the Board ID .................................................................................................................. 15 Plugging the Board .................................................................................................................... 16