Advantech PCI-1718 Series User Manual
PCI-1718 Series User Manual
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Appendix D Calibration
PCI-1718 cards are calibrated at the factory for initial use. However, a
recalibration of the analog input and the analog output function is recom-
mended:
1. Every six months.
2. Everytime the analog output range is changed.
recalibration of the analog input and the analog output function is recom-
mended:
1. Every six months.
2. Everytime the analog output range is changed.
We provide a calibration program on the companion CD-ROM to assist
you with D/A calibration. The calibration programs make calibration an
easy job. With a variety of prompts and graphic displays, these programs
will lead you through the calibration and setup procedures, showing you
all the correct settings and adjustments.
you with D/A calibration. The calibration programs make calibration an
easy job. With a variety of prompts and graphic displays, these programs
will lead you through the calibration and setup procedures, showing you
all the correct settings and adjustments.
To perform a satisfactory calibration, you will need a 4½-digit digital
multi-meter and a voltage calibrator or a stable, noise-free DC voltage
source.
multi-meter and a voltage calibrator or a stable, noise-free DC voltage
source.
This calibration utility is designed for the Microsoft
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DOS environment.
Access this program from the default location:
\Program Files\Advantech\ADSAPI\Utilities\PCI-1718
\Program Files\Advantech\ADSAPI\Utilities\PCI-1718
Note:
If you installed the program to another directory,
you can find these programs in the corresponding
subfolders in your destination directory.
you can find these programs in the corresponding
subfolders in your destination directory.
Note:
Before you calibrate the D/A function, you must
turn on the power at least 15 minutes to make sure
the DA&C card is already stable.
turn on the power at least 15 minutes to make sure
the DA&C card is already stable.