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Table of Contents
Where to find more information........................................................................................................................vi
Chapter 1
Software features............................................................................................................................................ 1-1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Register-level programming........................................................................................................................... 3-1
Chapter 4
Specifications.................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Interrupt.......................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Main connector and pin out............................................................................................................................ 4-3
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Preface
About this User's Guide
What you will learn from this user's guide
This user's guide explains how to install, configure, and use the PCI-CTR05 so that you get the most out
of it’s counter features.
This user's guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support
resources.
Conventions in this user's guide
For more information on …
Text presented in a box signifies additional information and helpful hints related to the subject matter you
are reading.
Caution! Shaded caution statements present information to help you avoid injuring yourself and
others, damaging your hardware, or losing your data.
Angle brackets that enclose numbers separated by a colon signify a range of numbers, such those
assigned to registers, bit settings, etc.
<#:#>
bold text
Bold text is used for the names of objects on the screen, such as buttons, text boxes, and check
boxes. For example:
1. Insert the disk or CD and click the OK button.
italic text
Italic text is used for the names of manuals and help topic titles, and to emphasize a word or phrase.
For example:
ƒ The InstaCal installation procedure is explained in the Quick Start Guide.
ƒ Never touch the exposed pins or circuit connections on the board.
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Where to find more information
The following electronic documents provide helpful information relevant to the operation of the PCI-
CTR05.
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MCC's Specifications: PCI-CTR05 (the PDF version of Chapter 4 in this guide) is available on our
Rev 2 hardware specifications
The specifications for hardware up to revision 2 are available on our web site at
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MCC's Register Map for the PCI-CTR05 is available on our web site at
MCC's Guide to Signal Connections is available on our web site at
MCC's Universal Library User's Guide is available on our web site at
MCC's Universal Library Function Reference is available on our web site at
MCC's Universal Library for LabVIEW™ User’s Guide is available on our web site at
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Chapter 1
Introducing the PCI-CTR05
The PCI-CTR05 is a high-performance, low-cost counter/timer board for PCI bus-compatible computers.
The PCI-CTR05 is based on the 9513 counter/timer device. The PCI-CTR05 has one 9513 counter/timer
device. The 9513 device has five independent 16-bit counters (65,536 counts). Each counter has an input
source, count register, load register, hold register, alarm register, output, and gate 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 counters 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 and other TTL level
signals. The PCI-CTR05 also provides access to the PCI bus interrupt assigned to the board.
The PCI-CTR05 board (rev. 3 and later) is compatible with either 3.3 V or 5 V PCI signaling
environments.
Compatibility with 3.3 V signaling only applies to boards at hardware revision 3 and later
Hardware revisions up to rev 2 support 5 V PCI signaling environments only.
For more information on the 9513 counter/timer, refer to the 9513 data sheet. This document is available
Software features
The following software ships with the PCI-CTR05 free of charge.
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InstaCal installation, calibration, test, and data logger utility
TracerDAQ™ suite of virtual instruments
SoftWIRE® for Visual Studio® .NET graphical programming (evaluation version)
For information on the features of InstaCal, TracerDAQ, and SoftWIRE, refer to the Quick Start Guide
that shipped with the PCI-CTR05.
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Block diagram
The block diagram shown here illustrates the functionality of the PCI-CTR05.
AMD9513 (equivalent)
16-bit counters
Input Clock0
Gate0
Output Clock0
Input Clock1
Gate1
Counter 0
Counter 1
Counter 2
Counter 3
Counter 4
1.0/1.67/3.3/5.0 MHz
Output Clock1
Input Clock2
Gate2
Output Clock2
Input Clock3
Gate3
Output Clock3
Input Clock4
Gate4
Output Clock4
Controller FPGA and Logic
Clock Select
Control
Bus
Digital I/O
10 MHz
Oscillator
Control
Registers
Clock
Divider
Output
Port
1.0/1.67/3.3/5.0 MHz
Input
Port
Input (7:0)
EXT_INT_EN
EXT_INT
Int
Ctl
Decode/Status
Bus
Timing
Local Bus
Clock Select
BADR1
BADR2
Interrupt
PCI
Controller
Boot
EEPROM
PCI Bus (5V/3.3V, Universal 32-Bit, 33 MHz)
Figure 1-1. PCI-CTR05 functional block diagram
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Installing the PCI-CTR05
What comes with your PCI-CTR05 shipment?
As you unpack your board, make sure that the following components are included.
Hardware
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Software
The Measurement Computing Data Acquisition Software CD contains the following software:
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InstaCal installation, calibration, and test utility
TracerDAQ suite of virtual instruments
SoftWIRE for VS .NET (evaluation version)
Documentation
In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the Quick Start Guide (available in PDF
before installing any software and hardware.
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Optional components
If you ordered any of the following products with your board, they should be included with your
shipment.
Cables
C37FF-x
C37FFS-x
Signal termination and conditioning accessories
MCC provides signal termination and signal conditioning products for use with the PCI-CTR05. Refer to
Field wiring, signal termination and conditioning for a complete list of compatible accessory products.
Unpacking the board
The PCI-CTR05 board is shipped in an antistatic container to prevent damage by an electrostatic
discharge. To avoid such damage, perform the following procedure when unpacking and handling your
board:
1. Before opening the antistatic container, ground yourself with a wrist-grounding strap or by holding
onto a grounded object (such as the computer chassis).
2. Touch the antistatic container to the computer chassis before removing the board from the container.
3. Remove the board from the container. Never touch the exposed pins or circuit connections on the
board.
If your board is damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by phone, fax, or
e-mail. For international customers, contact your local distributor where you purchased the PCI-CTR05.
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Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
Email: [email protected]
Installing the software
Install the software included with your board before you install the hardware. Installing the software first
ensures that the information required for proper board detection is installed and available at boot up.
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the Measurement Computing
Data Acquisition Software CD. This booklet is available in PDF at
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Installing the hardware
The PCI-CTR05 board is completely plug-and-play, with no switches or jumpers to set. Configuration is
controlled by your system's BIOS. To install your board, follow the steps below.
Install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board
The driver needed to run your board is installed with the MCC DAQ software. Therefore, you need to
install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for
instructions on installing the software.
1. Turn your computer off, open it up, and insert your board into an available PCI slot.
2. Close your computer and turn it on.
If you are using an operating system with support for plug-and-play (such as Windows 2000 or
Windows XP), a dialog box pops up as the system loads indicating that new hardware has been
detected. If the information file for this board is not already loaded onto your PC, you will be
prompted for the disk containing this file. The MCC DAQ software contains this file. If required,
insert the Measurement Computing Data Acquisition Software CD and click OK.
3. To test your installation and configure your board, run the InstaCal utility installed in the previous
section. Refer to the Quick Start Guide that came with your board for information on how to initially
set up and load InstaCal.
Connecting the board for I/O operations
Connectors, cables – main I/O connector
Table 2-1 lists the board connectors, applicable cables and compatible accessory boards.
Table 2-1. Board connectors, cables, accessory equipment
Connector type
37-pin shielded D-type, right angle (J1 – see Figure 2-1)
C37FF-x, unshielded ribbon cable (Figure 2-2)
C37FFS-x, shielded round cable (Figure 2-3)
CIO-MINI37
Compatible cables
Compatible accessory
products
CIO-MINI37-VERT
CIO-TERMINAL
SCB-37
The board connector is a male, 37-pin D-type connector (J1). Digital input, digital output, interrupt, and
signals from the 9513 are all accessible on this connector.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
IRQ INPUT
IRQ ENABLE
DOUT7
DOUT6
DOUT5
DOUT4
DOUT3
DOUT2
DOUT1
DOUT0
GND
PC +5V 20
DIN STROBE
21
22
23
DIN7
DIN6
DIN5 24
DIN4
DIN3
25
26
DIN2 27
DIN1 28
DIN0 29
9
10
11
12
OSC OUT 30
CTR5GATE
CTR5OUT
31
13 CTR5CLK
CTR4OUT 32
CTR3OUT 33
14
15
16
CTR4GATE
CTR4CLK
CTR3GATE
34
35
36
37
CTR2OUT
CTR1OUT
CTR1CLK
CTR1GATE
17 CTR3CLK
18
19
CTR2GATE
CTR2CLK
J1
Figure 2-1. Board connector J1
Information on signal connections
For general information regarding digital I/O techniques, including signal conditioning and low pass
filters, refer to the Guide to Signal Connections. This document is available on our web site at
The red stripe
identifies pin # 1
1
20
1
20
37
37
19
19
Figure 2-2. C37FF-x cable
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20
20
37
19
37
19
Figure 2-3. C37FFS-x cable
Field wiring, signal termination and conditioning
You can use the following MCC screw terminal boards with the PCI-CTR05 board using the C37FF-x or
C37FFS-x cable.
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SCB37 — 37-conductor, shielded signal connection/screw terminal box that provides two
independent 37-pin connections. Details on this product are available at
CIO-MINI37 — 4 x 4, 37-pin screw terminal board. Details on this product are available at
CIO-MINI37-VERT — 37-pin screw terminal accessory with vertical 37-pin male D connector.
Details on this product are available on our web site at
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CIO-TERMINAL — 16 X 4 universal screw terminal board with on-board prototype area and
circuitry. Details on this product are available on our web site at
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Programming and software applications
Programming languages
Measurement Computing’s Universal Library™ provides access to board functions from a variety of
Windows programming languages. If you are planning to write programs, or would like to run the
example programs for Visual Basic or any other language, please refer to the Universal Library User's
Packaged application programs
Many packaged application programs, such as SoftWIRE, Labtech Notebook™, and HP-VEE™, now
have drivers for your board. If the package you own does not have drivers for your board, please fax or e-
mail the package name and the revision number from the install disks. We will research the package for
you and advise how to obtain drivers.
Some application drivers are included with the Universal Library package, but not with the application
package. If you have purchased an application package directly from the software vendor, you may need
to purchase our Universal Library and drivers. Please contact us by phone, fax or e-mail:
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Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
Email: [email protected]
Register-level programming
We recommend that you use the Universal Library or one of the packaged application programs
mentioned above for controlling your board. Only experienced programmers should attempt register
level-programming.
If you must use register-level programming in your application, refer to the Register Map for the PCI-
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Specifications
Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design.
The counter frequency sources and 3.3 V compatibility apply to hardware manufactured
at revision 3 and later
The clock input frequency sources and compatibility with a 3.3 V signaling environment that are listed in
this specification apply to hardware built at revision 3 and later.
Digital input / output
Table 4-1. Digital I/O specifications
Digital type
Discrete, 5V/TTL compatible
Output: 74ACT273
Input:
74LS373
Number of I/O
8 input, 8 output
Configuration
1 bank of 8 as output, 1 bank of 8 as strobed input
2.0 V min, 7.0 V absolute max
0.8 V max, –0.5 V absolute min
3.94 volts min @ -24 mA (Vcc = 4.5 V)
0.36 volts max @ 24 mA (Vcc = 4.5 V)
Programmed I/O
Input high voltage
Input low voltage
Output high voltage
Output low voltage
Data transfer
Power-up / reset state
Din strobe
Digital outputs reset to TTL low
Active low latch enable input, internally pulled high through 10 KOhm resistor
15 nS min
Din strobe pulse width high/low
Data setup to Din strobe
Data hold from Din strobe
5 nS min
20 nS min
Interrupt
Table 4-2. Interrupt specifications
Number of user interrupts
PCI Interrupt
One
PCI INTA# - mapped to IRQn via PCI BIOS at boot-time
Interrupt enables
External: IRQ ENABLE, active low, disabled by default through internal
resistor to TTL high) and programmable through PCI9030-AA60PI; 0 =
disabled, 1 = enabled (default)
Interrupt sources
External: IRQ IN, polarity programmable through PCI9030-AA60PI;
1 = active high, 0 = active low (default).
IRQ IN maps to PLX 9030 LINT1.
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Counter
Refer to the CTS9513-2 data sheet for complete 9513 specifications and operating modes. The SAVE
command for the CTS9513 device does not behave predictably when using clocks which are not
synchronous with the logic timing. The CTS9513-2 data sheet is available on our web site at
Table 4-3. Counter specifications
Parameter
Conditions
Counter type
9513
Configuration
One 9513 device. Five up/down counters, 16 bits each.
5V/TTL
Compatibility
The 9513 device is programmable for:
Clock source
Software selectable:
External:
ƒ Counter 1-5 clock inputs
ƒ Counter 1-5 gate inputs
Internal:
ƒ Terminal count of previous counter
ƒ X2 clock frequency scaler
Gate:
Software selectable source:
External (default logic high):
ƒ Active high or low level or edge, counter 1 – 5 gate input
ƒ Active high level previous gate or next gate
ƒ All external gate signals (CTRxGATE) individually pulled up
through 10K resistors to +5V.
Internal:
ƒ Active high previous counter terminal count
ƒ No gating.
Output:
Osc Out
Software selectable:
ƒ Always low
ƒ High pulse on terminal count
ƒ Low pulse on terminal count
ƒ Toggle on terminal count
ƒ Inactive, high impedance at user connector counter # output.
Software selectable source:
ƒ Counter # input
ƒ Gate # input
ƒ Prescaled clock source (X2 clock frequency scaler)
Software selectable divider:
ƒ Division by 1-16
Software selectable enable:
ƒ On or low impedance to ground.
Clock input frequency
X2 clock input sources
6.8 MHz max (145 nS min period)
Software selectable:
ƒ 1.0 MHz (10 MHz Xtal divided by 10)
ƒ 5.0 MHz (10 MHz Xtal divided by 2)
ƒ 3.3 MHz (33 MHz PCI clock divided by 10)
ƒ 1.67 MHz (33 MHz PCI clock divided by 20)
X2 clock frequency scaler
BCD scaling (X2 divided by 10, 100, 1000 or 10000) or Binary scaling
(X2 divided by 16, 256, 4096 or 65536)
High pulse width (clock input)
Low pulse width (clock input)
Gate width high
70 ns min
70 ns min
145 ns min
145 ns min
Gate width low
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Parameter
Conditions
Input low voltage
-0.5 V min, 0.8V max
2.2 V min, Vcc max
0.4 V max
Input high voltage
Output low voltage @ IIl=3.2 mA
Output high voltage @ IIH= -200 uA
Crystal oscillator frequency
Frequency accuracy
2.4 V min
10 MHz
50 ppm
Power consumption
Table 4-4. Power consumption specifications
+5 V
307 mA typical, 549 mA max. Does not include power consumed
through the I/O connector.
1 A max
+5 V available at connector
Environmental
Table 5. Environmental specifications
Operating temperature range
Storage temperature range
Humidity
0 to 55 °C
-20 to 70 °C
0 to 90% non-condensing
Mechanical
Table 4-6. Mechanical specifications
Card dimensions
Form factor
132.3 mm (L) x 106.7 mm (W) x 11.65 mm (H)
Universal PCI keying. Compatible with either 3.3 V or 5 V PCI
signaling environments.
Main connector and pin out
The J1 connector is compatible with the CIO-CTR05 and the CIO-CTR10.
Table 4-7. Main connector specifications
Connector type
37 pin shielded D-type, right angle
C37FF-x, unshielded ribbon cable
C37FFS-x, shielded round cable
CIO-MINI37
Compatible cables
Compatible accessory products
CIO-MINI37-VERT
CIO-TERMINAL
SCB-37
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J1
Table 4-8. Main connector J1 pin out
Pin
1
2
Signal Name
IRQ INPUT
IRQ ENABLE
DOUT7
3
4
DOUT6
5
DOUT5
6
DOUT4
7
DOUT3
8
DOUT2
9
DOUT1
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
DOUT0
GND
CTR5GATE
CTR5CLK
CTR4GATE
CTR4CLK
CTR3GATE
CTR3CLK
CTR2GATE
CTR2CLK
PC +5V
DIN STROBE
DIN7
DIN6
DIN5
DIN4
DIN3
DIN2
DIN1
DIN0
OSC OUT
CTR5OUT
CTR4OUT
CTR3OUT
CTR2OUT
CTR1OUT
CTR1CLK
CTR1GATE
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EC Declaration of Conformity
We, Measurement Computing Corporation, declare under sole responsibility that the product
PCI-CTR05
5-counter board for the PCI bus
Part Number
Description
to which this declaration relates, meets the essential requirements, is in conformity with, and CE marking
has been applied according to the relevant EC Directives listed below using the relevant section of the
following EC standards and other informative documents:
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EU EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: Essential requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
EN 55022 Class B (1995): Radiated and conducted emission requirements for information
technology equipment.
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ENV 50204 (1995): Radio-frequency electromagnetic field immunity
EN 55024 (1998): EC generic immunity requirements.
EN 50082-1 (1997): EC generic immunity requirements.
EN 61000-4-2 (1995): Electrostatic discharge immunity.
EN 61000-4-3 (1997) ENV 50204 (1996): RF immunity.
EN 61000-4-4 (1995): Electric fast transient burst immunity.
EN 61000-4-5 (1995): Surge immunity.
EN 61000-4-6 (1996): Radio frequency common mode immunity.
EN 61000-4-8 (1994): Power frequency magnetic field immunity.
EN 61000-4-11 (1994): Voltage dip and interrupt immunity
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Measurement Computing Corporation
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Middleboro, Massachusetts 02346
(508) 946-5100
Fax: (508) 946-9500
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