Princeton 4411-0087 Manuale Utente

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ST-133 Controller Manual 

Version 3.B 

 

A PCI card must be installed in the host computer if the communication between 
computer and controller uses the TAXI protocol (i.e., the 

 installed in the ST-133 has a 9-pin 

 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 

 or 

 can 

be the selected Interface type. This selection is accessed on the 

Setup|Interface

 tab page. 

 allows data transfer to be interrupt-driven 

and gives the highest performance in some situations. 

 allows data transfer to 

be controlled by a polling timer. This selection is recommended when there are multiple 
devices sharing the same interrupt.   

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. 

To Install the PCI Card Driver 
The following information assumes that you have already installed the WinView/32 or 
WinSpec/32 software.