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104 ST-133 Controller Manual Version 3.B
Setting up a PCI Interface
Introduction
A PCI card must be installed in the host computer if the communication between
computer and controller uses the TAXI protocol (i.e., the
Interface Control
Module
installed in the ST-133 has a 9-pin
SERIAL COM
connector as shown in the
figure at right). With TAXI protocol, the standard cable provided with an ST-133
is 7.6 meters (25 feet) (cable lengths up to 50 meters are available) and the
digitization rate may be as high as 5 MHz.
A computer purchased from Roper Scientific will be shipped with the PCI card
already installed. Otherwise, a PCI card will be shipped with the system and you
will have to install it in the host computer at your location.
Note: The PCI card can be installed and operated in any Macintosh having a
PCI bus, allowing the ST-133 to be controlled from the Macintosh via IPLab™
software and the PI Extension.
TTL IN/OUT
AUX
SERIAL COM
If using WinView/32 or WinSpec/32 software, either
High Speed PCI
or
PCI(Timer)
can
be the selected Interface type. This selection is accessed on the
Hardware
Setup|Interface
tab page.
High Speed PCI
allows data transfer to be interrupt-driven
and gives the highest performance in some situations.
PCI(Timer)
allows data transfer to
be controlled by a polling timer. This selection is recommended when there are multiple
devices sharing the same interrupt.
PCI Installation
To Replace a USB 2.0 Interface Control Module with a TAXI Module: If you
ordered a TAXI Interface Control module separately and are retrofitting an ST-133 that
you already own, follow the module replacement instructions in "Removing/Installing a
Plug-In Module" starting on page 83.
To Install a PCI Serial Buffer Card in the Host Computer:
1. Review the documentation for your computer and PCI card before continuing
with this installation.
2. To avoid risk of dangerous electrical shock and damage to the computer, verify
that the computer power is OFF.
3. Remove the computer cover and verify that there is an available PCI slot.
4. Install the PCI card in the slot.
5. Make sure that the card is firmly seated and secure it.
6. Replace and secure the computer cover and turn on the computer only. If an error
occurs at bootup, either the PCI card was not installed properly or there is an address
or interrupt conflict. Refer to "Power-On Checks", page 105, for instructions.
Note: The PCI card has no user-changeable jumpers or switches.
Administrator privileges are required under Windows NT
®
, Windows
®
2000, and
Windows
®
XP to install software and hardware.
To Install the PCI Card Driver
The following information assumes that you have already installed the WinView/32 or
WinSpec/32 software.
Caution