PCI-PIO
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Digital I/O Card (PCI) 32 Channels. Digital. Signal Output & Monitoring. Record and output digital signals. The PCI-PIO features two 16-bit bidirectional digital ports. The port lines are led out to a 37-pin D-Sub female connector. The short latency of the PCI interface makes the card especially attractive for controlling tasks. Connect Incremental Encoder. Count Up and Down. Up to 3 counters or incremental encoders can be connected at any digital inputs of the PCI-PIO. The relevant digital lines are programmed to counter mode via software. To set an incremental encoder to the zero position, the use of an external counter reset is supported. PCI. Well Fitted in the PC. The PCI-PIO is installed in a free PCI slot and is supplied by the PC - all this without annoying cables. The PC housing provides optimum protection against interferences. Due to Plug&Play, the card is recognized automatically by the PC making installation a lot easier. Windows®. That's it. The PCI-PIO can be used on Windows® XP/7/8/10. The entire software for installation and programming (ActiveX Control) of the digital I/O card is included for free. NextView®4. Try for Free. The DAQ card is supported by NextView® 4, the software for data acquisition and analysis. A fully functional 30-day trial is included with delivery to directly test the functionality of the PCI-PIO. bavarian measurement company munich

1 Start-up Procedure Install the bmcm driver package (see chapter 4.1.1) on the PC first. Then, fix the included bracket to the PCI-PIO by means of the two hexagonal bolts. To mount the card into the PC, shut down and turn off the PC and open the PC housing. After removing a blank bracket, plug the PCI-PIO in a free PCI slot of the off-state PC. Boot up the PC and start the Plug&Play installation (see chapter 4.1.2). The power supply of the card is provided via the PCI bus. If required, additional software components can be installed as described in chapter 4. 2 Digital Channels The PCI-PIO...

2.2 5V Auxiliary Voltage The PCI-PIO provides an auxiliary voltage (e.g. for sensor supply) at pin 9, 28 of the 37-pin D-Sub female. The 5 V DC output (100mA) is protected by a fuse (multifuse). In case of overload, it is sufficient to interrupt the power supply (turn off PC or disconnect the consumer load). After app. 1 min., the multifuse will be regenerated. 2.3 Counters The PCI-PIO features three 32-bit counters allowing the connection of incremental encoders. The counter inputs (A, B, and Reset) can be assigned to any digital lines of the two digital ports (configure by software)....

3 Interfacing Examples In the following examples, the signal is always connected at port A, line 1 (pin 11). Before, however, the relating digital port must have been switched to input (see chapter 3.1) or output (see chapter 3.2). The 3.9kQ pull-down resistor sets the input to low if no voltage is applied there. 3.1.1 Connecting an Optocoupler Optocouplers provide optimum protection at each input line. With them, it is possible to connect higher voltages and to protect the hardware from being destroyed. In this regard, please also see application examples of the optocoupler you use. O...

3.1.4 Connecting a Counter / Incremental Encoder The connection of "Signal A", "Signal B" and "Reset" is possible at any digital line. O Make sure to configure the relating digital lines as input and to assign them to the counter. Serial resistors in the output lines limit the current and protect the hardware from being destroyed. 3.2.1 Connecting an LED Only so-called low-current LEDs can be used, because they already work with 1mA current. Please also observe the total current listed in the technical data (see chapter 6). 3.2.2 Connecting a Relay A connected relay is ideal to switch...

4 Software Installation All software and documentation available for the PCI-PIO are integrated on the "Software Collec-tion"-CD included with delivery. When inserting the CD, a CD starter opens automatically (otherwise: start openhtml.exe). Change to the product page of the PCI-PIO by selecting the entry "Products" in the CD starter and then the hardware ("PCI-PIO") listed under the interface "PCI/PCIe". For detailed information about installing or operating the software, please see the corresponding manuals. The Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to open the documentation in PDF format. You...

Plug&Play Installation Mount the PCI-PIO into a free PCI card slot of the off-state PC. When starting the PC, the system announces the new hardware. Since the driver package has been copied to hard disc before, the hardware will be installed automatically under Windows® 7/8/10. Under Windows® XP, the automatic hardware detection is started by selecting the following: - Windows® 7/8/10: no specifications required - Windows® XP: "Install the software automatically" (SP2: do not connect with Windows® Update!) Check Installation The entry "Data Acquisition (BMC Messsysteme GmbH)" is included in...

5 Important Notes for Using the PCI-PIO • The device is only suitable for extra-low voltages - please observe the relevant regulations! Only use the card with PC housing closed. ESD voltages at open lines may cause malfunction. • Only use non-solvent detergents for cleaning. The product is designed to be maintenance-free. • Signal cables are connected at the 37-pin D-Sub female connector - preferably use shielded cables. For best possible interference suppression, connect shield at one end only. Close open inputs if necessary. • The device must not be used for safety-relevant tasks. With...