I8014w User Manual v1.0.1 English

I-8014W User Manual
250 KS/s, 16-bit, 8-channel differential/16-channel single-ended analog input module
Version 1.0.1/ September 2011
I-8014W API User Manual, v 1.0.1, September 2011 Copyright 2011 ICP DAS Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................3 Preface.........................................................................................5 Hardware .....................................................................................6
Specifications Pin Assignments Jumper setting Wire Connection Block Diagram Demo Programs Location 6 7 8 10 11 12
Quick Start ................................................................................14

On MiniOS7 platform controller............................................................14 Getting Started Guide Calibration 14 17
On Windows platform controller ..........................................................26 Getting Started Guide Calibration 26 28
Magic Scan................................................................................35
Magic Scan Mode...................................................................................36 Standard mode Virtual Sample and hold mode 37 38
Trigger method.......................................................................................39 Software trigger method Internal hardware trigger method External hardware trigger method 39 40 41
FIFO.........................................................................................................42 Magic Scan Procedure ..........................................................................43 Magic Scan Example .............................................................................44

I-8014W API User Manual, v 1.0.1, September 2011 Copyright 2011 ICP DAS Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. E-mail: [email protected]
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Magic.exe Mag_ISR.exe Case Example
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API..............................................................................................53
Function list Error code list i8014W_Init i8014W_GetFirmwareVer_L1 i8014W_GetFirmwareVer_L2 i8014W_GetLibVersion i8014W_GetLibDate i8014W_GetSingleEndJumper i8014W_ReadGainOffset i8014W_ReadAI i8014W_ReadAIHex i8014W_ConfigMagicScan i8014W_StartMagicScan i8014W_StopMagicScan i8014W_ReadFIFO i8014W_CalibrateData i8014W_CalibrateDataHex i8014W_UnLockFIFO i8014W_ClearFIFO i8014W_InstallMagicScanISR i8014W_UnInstallMagicScanISR i8014W_ClearInt 54 55 56 58 59 60 61 62 64 66 68 70 73 74 75 77 79 81 82 83 86 87
Troubleshooting .......................................................................88
How to verify the AI function on WinCE or WES unit? Service-request requirement Why does the data read from I-8014W seem unstable? How to solve FIFO LATCHED error (-6)? 88 92 92 93
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Preface
The I-8014W is a 16-bit resolution, high speed isolated analog input module providing 16 single-ended or 8 differential analog input channels. Besides basic usage knowledge and SDK interface, this manual intends to introduce the Magic Scan function of I-8014W for scanning multi-channel system. This manual contains h Chapter 1, Hardware Provides hardware information such as specifications, jumper setting note and wiring. Chapter 2, Quick Start Provides how to start an overview demo programs location, Getting Started Guide, and calibration process. Chapter 3, Magic Scan Introduces the parameters in Magic Scan function, programming procedure, and demo programs. Chapter 4, API Describes the diversity of naming rule for MiniOS7 and Windows platforms and functions provided in I-8014W library. Chapter 5, Troubleshooting Provides some techniques for troubleshooting the problems faced.
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Hardware
Specifications
Input Range +/- 10 V, +/- 5 V, +/- 2.5 V, +/- 1.25 V -20 mA ~ +20 mA (Requires Optional External 125 Ohm Resistor) Resolution Sampling Rate FIFO Accuracy Input Mode Magic Scan Mode Overvoltage Protection Input Impedance Intra-module Isolation, Field to Logic LED Power Indicator Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Dimensions (W x L x H) 16 bits Single Channel, Polling Mode :250K S/s 4k sample (8 k bytes) 0.05 % of FSR +/- 1 LSB Polling, Pacer (Magic Scan) Mode1: standard mode Mode2: virtual sample and hold +60 V ~ -45 V 20 k, 200 k, 20 M (Jumper Select) 2500 Vrms Yes 2.5 W Max -25 ~ +75 C -30 ~ +85 C 5 to 95 % RH, Non-condensing 30 mm x 102 mm x 115 mm
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Pin Assignments
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Jumper setting
Secondary FPGA
Primary FPGA
Differential / Single Ended select jumper
Input impedance select jumper
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Input impedance adjustment

The I-8014W provides three input impedances such as 20k, 200k (default setting) and 20M Ohm to meet system requirement. For most of cases, 200k is good enough. Every time when the input impedance is changed on a calibrated module, it is necessary to calibrate the module again, refer to Calibration, page17, if you are using I-8000 or iPAC-8000 (MiniOS7 platform controller); if you use WinCE or WES platform unit, refer to page 28 for the calibration process.
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Wire Connection
Tips & Warnings

It is recommended to connect the V - to AGND (system ground) when measuring differential voltage inputs as the figure shows below:
While measuring current input, it is no use to enhance to accuracy.
Block Diagram
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Demo Programs Location

The following table lists the location of I-8014W demo programs for different platform for verifying the functions of the I-8014W and reusing the source code if needed.
Platform Library Demo
Location ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/8000cd/napdos/8000/841x881x/demo/li b/ ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/8000cd/napdos/8000/841x881x/demo/i o_in_slot/
For I-8000 on Web
For I-8000 on CD Library Demo CD:\Napdos\8000\841x881x\demo\Lib CD:\Napdos\8000\841x881x\demo\IO_in_Slot
For iPAC-8000 on Web Library Demo ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/8000cd/napdos/ipac8000/demo/basic/i p-84x1_ip-88x1/lib/ ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/8000cd/napdos/ipac8000/demo/basic/i p-84x1_ip-88x1/io_in_slot/ CD:\Napdos\iPAC8000\Demo\Basic\iP-84x1_iP-88x1\Lib CD:\Napdos\iPAC8000\Demo\Basic\iP-84x1_iP-88x1\IO_in_Slot
For iPAC-8000 on CD Library Demo
For Windows CE5 on Web Library Demo ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/winpac/napdos/wp-8x4x_ce50/sdk/io_ modules/ ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/winpac/napdos/wp-8x4x_ce50/demo/wi npac/evc/pac_io/local/ (eVC demo) ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/winpac/napdos/wp-8x4x_ce50/demo/wi npac/dotnet/c%23.net/pac_io/local/ (C# demo)
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Platform
Location
For Windows CE5 on CD Library Demo (eVC & C#) CD:\napdos\wp-8x4x_ce50\sdk\IO_Modules CD:\napdos\wp-8x4x_ce50\Demo\WinPAC\eVC\PAC_IO\Local CD:\napdos\wp-8x4x_ce50\Demo\WinPAC\DOTNET\C#.NET\PAC _IO\Local
For Windows CE6 on Web XP-8000 -CE6 ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/xp-8000-ce6/sdk/special_io/ ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/xp-8000-ce6/demo/xpac/vc2008/io/loca l/ ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/xp-8000-ce6/demo/xpac/c%23/io/local/ ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/xpac-atom-ce6/sdk/special_io/ ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/xpac-atom-ce6/demo/xpac/vc2008/io/lo cal/ ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/xpac-atom-ce6/demo/xpac/c%23/io/loc al/ CD:\SDK\Special_IO CD:\Demo\XPAC\VC2008\IO\Local CD:\Demo\XPAC\C#\IO\Local CD:\SDK\Special_IO CD:\Demo\XPAC\VC2008\IO\Local CD:\Demo\XPAC\C#\IO\Local ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/xp-8000/sdk/io/ ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/xp-8000/demo/specialized_io/ ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/xpac-atom/sdk/io/ ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/xpac-atom/demo/specialized_io/ CD:\SDK\IO CD:\Demo\Specialized_IO CD:\SDK\IO CD:\Demo\Specialized_IO
XP-8000 -Atom-CE6
For Windows CE6 on CD XP-8000 -CE6 XP-8000 -Atom-CE6
For Windows Embedded Standard on Web XP-8000 XP-8000 -Atom
For Windows Embedded Standard on CD XP-8000 XP-8000 -Atom
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Quick Start
This section gives the getting started guide and calibration process for using I-8014W on MiniOS7 and Windows platforms individually. This section contains getting started guide and calibration process for using I-8014W: h h On MiniOS7 platform controller, page 14 (i-8000 and iPAC-8000 unit) On Windows platform controller, page 26 (WinCE and WES unit)
On MiniOS7 platform controller

This section contains h h Getting Started Guide, page 14 Calibration, page 17
Getting Started Guide

The executable file AI_INFO.EXE in basic_info folder of I-8014W demo could be used to get the basic information of the I-8014W and verify the AI read function. The basic information includes: Version number and published date of library. FPGA version The Single-ended/ differential jumper setting position The gain and offset values for every input range The data read on each channel
(See Demo Programs Location, page 12 , to get AI_INFO.EXE in I-8014W demo program)
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Step 1. Refer to Jumper setting, page 8, make sure the Differential / Single Ended select jumper is in differential position. Step 2. Connect your stable signal source (ex. a battery output) to I-8014W by differential wiring as below.
Step 3. Connect the power supply to the unit, and connect the control unit and PC by RS232 cable.
841X/881X
POWER SUPPLY +10V~30VDC
CA0915 HOST COMPUTER
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Step 4. Launch AI_INFO.EXE on PC, verify the basic information and AI read from each channel as follows:
Tips & Warnings

Unused channel should be connected to GND to avoid floating.
Library and FPGA version information Single-ended/ differential jumper position Gain value is around 33000, when it is far from 33000 means that the value is incorrect.
Verify the AI data from each channel.
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Calibration
Every one of I-8014W is factory calibrated and well verified. Usually, it is unnecessary to calibrate the module, unless the input impedance is changed on a calibrated module, or the accuracy is lost. To calibrate the I-8014W, in addition to plugging the I-8014W in the slot of controller, the following items are needed: One stable calibration source such as 3 1/2 digit power supplier (or better) or a battery output. One 4 1/2 digit voltage meter (15-bit resolution or better) Calibration Program: see page 12 to get the demo program located in I-8014W demo program.
Tips & Warnings

1. An unstable calibration source will cause the calibration fault and affect the data acquisition accuracy. 2. If you would like to calibrate 20 mA, select 2.5V instead, the two types use the same gain and offset values. 3. The calibration program use channel 0 to accept calibration source only.
This section contains: h h h To calibrate the I-8014W on i-8000 and iPAC-8000 unit, page 18 To verify the calibration, page 24 To recover default calibration settings, page25
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To calibrate the I-8014W on i-8000 and iPAC-8000 unit
Step 1. Repeat from step1 to step3 in Quick Start (See page 14) a. Wire the power to control unit and control unit to PC. b. Set the Differential / Single Ended jumper in differential position and wire the calibration source to channel 0 by differential wiring. c. Connect the meter as the following figure shows. d. Turn on the control unit.
Calibration Source
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Step 2. Launch MiniOS7 Utility on PC, download the calibration program to the control unit and run it. The MiniOS7 Utility could be downloaded from the following web site. Select the proper calibration program for your controller. MiniOS7 Utility: http://www.icpdas.com/download/minios7.htm 8014cal.exe: the calibration program for I-8000 unit, located at the same folder as I-8014W demo programs. (See Demo Programs Location, page 12) iP_8014cal.exe: the calibration program for iP-8000 unit, located at the same folder as I-8014W demo programs. (See Demo Programs Location, page 12)
a. Launch MiniOS7 Utility on PC, choose connection New connection.
b. Select the COM port on PC connected to the control unit from the drop-down list, configure the communication parameters as follows, and click OK.
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c. Highlight the calibration program and click Upload.
d. Right-click the updated calibration file and choose Run
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The calibration program in control unit runs and on PC the 7188xw.exe runs to provide a command line interface.
Step 3. Calibrate the I-8014W. a. Select an input type from 0 ~ 3.
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b. Determine two values (points) in the range of the selected input type for calibration process. For example, after selecting 0 (-10V ~ +10V), we would like to use +8V and -8V as the two calibration points.
c. Make calibration source output one of the two points (ex. 8V)
d. Enter the value read by meter at the input 1st voltage prompt in the console and press Enter.
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e. Make the calibration source output the other point - 8V.
f. Enter the value read by meter at the input 2nd voltage prompt and press Enter
The console displays new gain and offset values for this calibration as: New Gain= 3xxxx, Offset= nnn, Save to EEPROM? (y/n):
g. Enter y and press Enter to accept the values and save to EEPROM
The calibration for -10V ~ +10V is complete.
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To verify the calibration
Step1. Make the calibration source output a voltage to channel 0 of I-8014W. For example, -2V, Step2. In the same console of calibration program, enter t (Read calibrated AI value of Ch0) and select the input type which is just calibrated (ex. 0, -10 V ~10V ). Step3. Confirm the data read from channel 0.
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To recover default calibration settings

For 200k Ohm (default setting) input impedance, the calibration program provides (r) Recover default calibration settings function to recover the gain and offset values to factory default.
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On Windows platform controller

This section contains: h h Getting Started Guide, page 26 Calibration, page 28
Getting Started Guide

The executable file pac_i8014W_BasicInfo.exe in BasicInfo folder of I-8014W demo could be used to get the basic information of the I-8014W and verify the AI read function. The basic information includes: Version number and published date of library. FPGA version The Single-ended/ differential jumper setting position The gain and offset values for every input range The data read on each channel (See Demo Programs Location, page 12, to get pac_i8014W_BasicInfo.exe in I-8014W demo program)
Step1. Refer to Jumper setting, page 8, make sure the Differential / Single Ended select jumper is in differential position. Step2. Connect your stable signal source (ex. a battery output) to I-8014W by differential wiring.
Step3. Plug the I-8014W into the slot of

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control unit and turn on the controller.
Step4. Launch pac_i8014W_BasicInfo.exe on controller, and verify the basic information and AI read from each channel as follows:
Tips & Warnings

Unused channel should be connected to GND to avoid floating.
Library and FPGA version information Single-ended/ differential jumper position
Gain value is around 33000, when it is far from 33000 means that the value is incorrect. Verify the AI data from each channel.
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Calibration
Every one of I-8014W is factory calibrated and well verified. Usually, it is unnecessary to calibrate the module, unless the input impedance is changed on a calibrated module, or the accuracy is lost. To calibrate the I-8014W, in addition to plugging the I-8014W in the slot of controller, the following items are needed: One stable calibration source such as 3 1/2 digit power supplier (or better) or a battery output. One 4 1/2 digit voltage meter (15-bit resolution or better) Calibration Program: see page 12 to get the demo program located in I-8014W demo program.
Tips & Warnings

1: An unstable calibration source will cause the calibration fault and affect the data acquisition accuracy. 2: If you would like to calibrate 20 mA , select 2.5V instead, the two types use the same gain and offset values.. 3: The calibration program use channel 0 to accept calibration source only.
This section contains: h h h To calibrate the I-8014W on WinCE and WES unit, page 29 To verify the calibration, page 33 To recover default calibration settings, page 34
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To calibrate the I-8014W on WinCE and WES unit
Step1. Refer to Jumper setting, page 8, make sure the Differential / Single Ended select jumper is in differential position. Step2. Connect your calibration source to channel 0 of I-8014W by differential wiring. Step3. Plug the I-8014W into the slot of controller and turn on the controller. Step4. Launch pac_i8014W_Calibration.exe on controller. (In the c# demos for I-8014W, see Demo Programs Location, page 12 and 13)
Tips & Warnings

Only channel 0 is valid to perform calibration
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Step5. Select the I-8014W slot number and input range from the drop-down list located in the upper part of the window.
Step6. Determine two values (points) in the range of the selected input type for calibration process. For example, after selecting 0 (-10V ~ +10V), we would like to use +8V and -8V as the two calibration points: Step7. Make calibration source output one of the two points (ex. 8V)
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Step8. Click the Step1. Set point 1 tab, enter the value read by meter (ex. 8.0), and click Set as Calibration Point 1.
Step9. Make calibration source output the other value (ex. - 8V) Step10. Click the Step2. Set point 2 tab, enter the value read by meter (ex. - 8.0), and click Set as Calibration Point 2.
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Step11. Click the Step3. apply settings tab, click Save new calibration settings.
The calibration for -10V ~ +10V is complete.
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To verify the calibration
Step1. Make the calibration source output a voltage to channel 0 of I-8014W. For example, -2V, Step2. Click the Step1. Set point 1 tab, confirm the AI read back as following:
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To recover default calibration settings

For 200k Ohm (default setting) input impedance, the calibration program provides Recover default calibration settings function to recover the gain and offset values to factory default:
Click the Step3. apply settings tab , and click the Recover default calibraion setting button.
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Magic Scan
This chapter provides the detail of Magic Scan, the key function designed on the I-8014W for multi-channel high sampling rate analog data acquisition. At the last part of this chapter, it introduces two demo programs for implementing Magic Scan. Both the Magic Scan mode and trigger method could be selected in the two programs, the only difference is that one transfers data by polling and the other transfers data by interrupt.
This chapter contains: h h h Magic Scan modes, page 36 Trigger methods for the Magic Scan, page 39 Magic Scan Example, page 44, the Magic Scan -- introduces the two data transfer modes for
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Magic Scan Mode

For multi-channel high speed data acquisition system, the I-8014W provides up to 250 kHz sampling rate and 4k sample FIFO to reduce the loading of CPU and advance the performance of your system.
The following table describes the specification of Magic Scan: Max. channel 16 Sampling rate 2Hz ~ 250 kHz FIFO Sampling mode Trigger method -software -internal hardware -external hardware Transfer data mode - polling - interrupt
4k - standard sample - virtual sample and hold
This section describes the two Magic Scan modes in which the I-8014W might use: h h Standard mode, page 37 Virtual sample and hold mode, page 38
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Standard mode
It converts one data from one channel at every sampling occasion.
For example, if the Ch0, Ch1and Ch2 are configured into the scan function, and sampling rate is set as 1 kHz, the time period between every sampling operation is 1 ms, and scan one cycle (from Ch0 to Ch1 to Ch2) needs 3ms as below:
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Virtual sample and hold mode

Virtual sample and hold works like that the several channels set into the scan function are sampled at the same time; actually, the sampling rate is 250 kHz , and the scan cycle time is the period for the sampling rate you set into the Magic Scan.
For example, if you set the sampling rate as 1 kHz and configure Ch0, Ch1, and Ch2 into the scan function, the sampling rate for scanning Ch0 to Ch2 is 250 kHz, and the frequency of scan cycle is 1 kHz, therefore, the time used between one scan cycle to the next is 1 ms.
Trigger method
This section contains: h h h Software trigger method, page 39 Internal hardware trigger method, page 40 External hardware trigger method, page 41
Software trigger method

The API provides a trigger instruction to start Magic Scan. If you have two or more modules, you need to configure the Magic Scan parameters to each module and execute the Magic Scan instruction to the modules one by one.
Start Magic Scan from one module to next by software instruction.
Internal hardware trigger method

If you would like to synchronously start the Magic Scan function on two or more modules, you can set the trigger source as the internal hardware signal in program, and the internal trigger signal will trigger the Magic Scan operation almost at the same time for the several modules.
Trigger the Magic Scan for each module by internal hardware signal.
External hardware trigger method

The Magic Scan also accepts external trigger source from the first two terminals, and with this trigger method, you can set it as rising edge triggered or falling edge triggered. After setting the external trigger source, triggering condition and starting the Magic Scan in program, the I-8014W will wait unless it receive the external form Trig+ and Trig- terminals and then start the Magic Scan.
FIFO
The I-8014W is equipped with a 4 k sample of FIFO which may store 4096 samples of data from Magic Scan to guarantee no data loss. The acquisition data is saved into the FIFO one by one in the scan process. We have to read back data from the FIFO in time to avoid FIFO filled; if the FIFO is filled, the data can not be saved again until a FIFO clear command is executed. On the other hand, if we read data from FIFO too frequently, it will waste CPU time and reduce the performance. To get the best balance, we provide two modes to transfer data from FIFO, one is by polling and the other is by interrupt.
Magic Scan Procedure

The program procedure is illustrated as below: Initialize the module Configure Magic Scan parameters
- Scan channel order (16 channels max.) - Input range per channel - Total sampling count - Sampling rate (2~ 250 kHz) - Scan mode 1 = standard mode 2 = virtual sample and hold mode - Trigger method 0 = software trigger 1 = internal hardware trigger 2 = external hardware trigger - External hardware trigger condition 0 = rising edge trigger 1 = falling edge trigger
Start Magic Scan
Convert hexadecimal data to floating point Physical data
Read data from FIFO till all data is obtained. Stop Magic Scan
Magic Scan Example

This section describes two Magic Scan demo programs that use different data transfer modes. (See Demo Programs Location, page 12, to get the demo program for your controller) h h Magic.exe, page 44 transfer data by polling Mag_ISR.exe, page 50 transfer data by interrupt
Magic.exe
This section describes the parameters that should be set in Magic.exe, and separates the description for MiniOS7 and Windows platforms.
This section contains: h h The demo program on MiniOS7 , page 45 The demo program on Windows platform, page 47
The demo program on MiniOS7

The following figure shows the interface and parameters that should be set in Magic.exe on MiniOS7.
Step1. Input total scan channel count. (Form 1 to 16)
Step2. Set channel number and input range for the channel. The order of channel number inputted determines the scan order.
Step3. Input sampling rate.
Step4. Input the scan mode.
Step5. Select the trigger method. . Step6. Set the trigger condition if external trigger is selected in stap5. After complete setting of the Magic Scan parameters, press any key to start Magic Scan as below: The used parameters list
If scan mode is set as standard mode, the total spend time equals [1000] multiplied by [sampling period]. (1000 is the total sample count defined in demo program)
Check the total spend time.
The demo program on Windows platform

The following figure shows the interface and parameters need be set in Magic.exe on Windows platform.
Step1. Select slot and input scan channel count. (From 1 to 16) Step2. Select trigger source and input sampling rate. If external trigger source is selected, select trigger state. Step3. Select scan mode.
Step4. Select the channel scan order and input type for each channel. Step5: Press the Setting button. Step6. Click the Start Magic Scan tag, and press Start Magic Scan. The data and scan order shows in the right pane.
Result of standard scan mode

Click the Start Magic Scan tag, when the sampling rate is set as 200 Hz, the sampling period is 1/200 * 1000 = 5 ms. And spend time equals [total sample count] multiplied by [sampling period]. In this demo, the spend time 5004 ms equals to about 1000 (total sample count defined in code) times 5 (sampling period).
Result of virtual sample and hold mode

Click the Start Magic Scan tag. When the sampling rate is set as 200 Hz, the period for one scan cycle is 1/200 * 1000 = 5 ms. The number of scan cycle = [Total sample count] / [Total scan channel count]. In this demo, the spend time 1254 ms = (1000 / 4) * 5 (Spend time = [scan cycle number] * [scan cycle period]) The spend time can be used to verify the sampling rate on I-8014W.
Mag_ISR.exe
Mag_ISR.exe demonstrates how to transferring data by interrupt. By this way, the Magic scan parameters settings are identical to those in Magic.exe; (see Magic Scan Procedure, page 43 and Magic.exe, page 44) the only difference is that we have to install interrupt service routine (ISR) before starting Magic Scan as:
i8014W_InstallMagicScanISR(slotIndex,Slot_ISR,triggerLevel); i8014W_StartMagicScan(slotIndex);
The ISR installed will handle the task when interrupt signal is arisen from FIFO, and parameter triggerLevel is for setting the interrupt condition as the follows: triggerLevel 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Data count 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 2048
If the data count in FIFO meets the condition that triggerLevel set, the interrupt signal will be arisen, and the code in ISR installed will process. Please note that you need to call clear interrupt function in ISR, otherwise the next interrupt signal will not be serviced again. Using interrupt to transfer data could save the CPU time used to polling and waiting data from FIFO.
Case Example
The case requires: 1. 2. 3. Measuring 4 differential signals ranged from -10 V to 10V. The sampling rate per channel is 200 Hz, and sampling time interval from one channel to the next channel is less than 10s. When 2000 samples of data collected every time, transfer the data through Ethernet to data center or a remote data storage disk.
To meet the requirements: Step1. Set the jumper on I-8014W as differential input mode. Step2. Set input channel as ch0 ~ ch3, and input range of each channel as -10 ~ 10 V. (Gain = 0) Step3. Set sampling rate as 200, and scan mode as mode2: virtual sample and hold mode. (With virtual sample and hold mode, and sampling time interval between one channel to another channel is 4 s.) Step4. Collecting 2000 samples means collecting 500 samples per channel. (2000 divided by four channels) It needs 500 * (1/ 200 Hz) = 2500 ms. Step5. If the system uses MiniOS7 platform, both converting data from hexadecimal to floating and transferring data through Ethernet add CPU load. It is recommended to transfer the hexadecimal data to PC client and then convert them to floating data on PC.
If the system uses Windows platform, converting hexadecimal data to floating point data would not affect the CPU load. You can convert data local and then transfer the floating data through Ethernet.
Tips & Warnings

It is recommended to create several buffers to deal with the data obtained from FIFO and reuse them in process as the figure below. This allows the system has time to convert data, save and transfer them.
Buffer 0 2000 samples of data collected
Buffer 1 2000 samples of data collected Buffer 0
Buffer 2 2000 samples of data collected Buffer 1 T2 Time axis Transferring data through Ethernet
T0
T1 Transferring data through Ethernet
API
ICP DAS provides APIs, library and demo programs including source code for easy integration I-8014W into the following platforms. The APIs and programming procedure are similar on MiniOS7 and Windows platform, the only difference is the prefix characters added to the name for the functions in library (APIs). i8014W_ is prefixed to the function name applied on MiniOS7 and Linux platform, and pac_i8014W_ is prefixed to the functions for Windows platform. In this manual, we use the function name on MiniOS7 platform as example and the title of the section for each function. The following table describes the platforms and in which the product series included and the different part of function name. Platform Windows CE5 Windows CE6 Windows Embedded Standard (WES) MiniOS7 Linux Product included WP-8000 series WP-2000 series XP-8000-CE6 series XP-8000 series I-8000 series iPAC-8000 series VP-2000 series LinPAC-8000 series i8014W_ + function name i8014W_ + function name pac_i8014W_ + function name pac_i8014W_ + function name API prefix characters
Function list
The following table lists the functions provided in 8014W.lib for MiniOS7 platform. Function i8014W_Init i8014W_GetFirmwareVer_L1 i8014W_GetFirmwareVer_L2 i8014W_GetLibVersion i8014W_GetLibDate i8014W_GetSingleEndJumper i8014W_ReadGainOffset i8014W_ReadAI i8014W_ReadAIHex Description Initializes the driver and confirms hardware ID. Gets the version number of the primary FPGA firmware for troubleshooting. Gets the version number of the secondary FPGA firmware for troubleshooting. Gets the version number of 8014W.lib. Gets the release date of 8014W.lib. Gets the single-ended / differential jumper position set on the I-8014W. Obtains the gain and offset values for each input type. Reads a floating point input from one specified channel. Reads a hexadecimal input from one specified channel. Configures all the parameters needed in Magic Scan. Starts Magic Scan, the data acquired will be saved into FIFO i8014W_StartMagicScan If the external trigger source is selected, the Magic Scan will wait after the function is called until the trigger signal is arrived. Stops Magic Scan, it also stops save data into FIFO. Reads a specified number of data from FIFO. Calibrates the raw data read by Magic Scan and converts to floating point value.
i8014W_ConfigMagicScan
i8014W_StopMagicScan i8014W_ReadFIFO i8014W_CalibrateData
Function i8014W_CalibrateDataHex
Description Calibrates the raw data read by Magic Scan. Unlocks FIFO when it is locked because the data fills the FIFO. If the FIFO is locked, UnlockFIFO and ClearFIFO commands need be executed for the next scan. Clears FIFO after the UnlockFIFO function executed. Installs ISR for interrupt events form FIFO. Uninstalls Magic Scan ISR. Clears interrupt status for waiting the next interrupt event.
i8014W_UnLockFIFO
i8014W_ClearFIFO i8014W_InstallMagicScanISR i8014W_UnInstallMagicScanI SR i8014W_ClearInt
Error code list

Error code 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 Definition NoError ID_ERROR SLOT_ERROR CHANNEL_ERROR GAIN_ERROR FIFO_EMPTY FIFO_LATCHED FIFO_OVERFLOW TX_NOTREADY No error. Check modules ID Slot index (0 ~ 7) Channel index (0 ~ 15) Gain (0 ~ 4) No data in FIFO. FIFO is full and be latched FIFO is full Error between primary secondary FPGA FPGA and Description
i8014W_Init
This function initializes the driver and confirms the hardware ID. Prototype For MiniOS7 short i8014W_Init ( int slot );
For Windows (CE and WES) short Parameter slot: 0 ~ 7 Return 0 = the module plugged in the slot is I-8014W. -1 = there is no I-8014W module in this slot. For other returned value, see Error code list, page 55. Note Before you start to run any function for I-8014W, the initial function need be executed once for one I-8014W. If you have two or more I-8014W, you need call the initial function for each I-8014W individual by passing the slot number that the I-8014W plugged in. pac_i8014W_Init( int slot );
Example [C/C++] int slotIndex,err; err=i8014W_Init(slotIndex); if(err==0) { Print(There is an I-8014W at slot %d\n,slotIndex); } else { Print(There is no I-8014W at slot %d\n,slotIndex); }
i8014W_GetFirmwareVer_L1
This function gets the version number of the primary FPGA firmware. It is for troubleshooting or recording only. Prototype For MiniOS7 short i8014W_GetFirmwareVer_L1(int slot); For Windows (CE and WES) short pac_i8014W_GetFirmwareVer_L1(int slot); Parameter slot: 0 ~ 7 Return TheI-8014W version number of the primary FPGA firmware Example [C++] short ver_L1=0, slot=0; ver_L1= i8014W_GetFirmwareVer_L1 (slot); Print( "\nPrimary FPGA Version =: %04X",i8014W_GetFirmwareVer_L1(slot) );
i8014W_GetFirmwareVer_L2
This function gets the version number of the secondary FPGA firmware. It is for troubleshooting or recording only. Prototype For MiniOS7 short i8014W_GetFirmwareVer_L2(int slot); For Windows (CE and WES) short pac_i8014W_GetFirmwareVer_L2(int slot); Parameter slot: 0 ~ 7 Return The I-8014W version number of the secondary FPGA firmware Example [C++] short ver_L2=0, slot=0; ver_L2= i8014W_GetFirmwareVer_L2 (slot); Print( "\nSecondary FPGA Version =: %04X",i8014W_GetFirmwareVer_L2(slot) );
i8014W_GetLibVersion
This function gets the version number of 8014W.lib. It is for troubleshooting or recording only. Prototype For MiniOS7 short i8014W_GetLibVersion(void); For Windows (CE and WES) short pac_i8014W_GetLibVersion(void); Parameter None Return The version number of 8014W.lib Example [C++] short version; version = i8014W_GetLibVersion(); Print("\nLibrary Version =: %04X",i8014W_GetLibVersion());
i8014W_GetLibDate
This function is used to get the release date of 8014W.lib. Prototype For MiniOS7 void i8014W_GetLibDate(char *LibDate); For Windows (CE and WES) void pac_i8014W_GetLibDate(char libDate[]); Parameter *LibDate: [Output] the release date of 8014W.lib Return None Example [C++] char libDate [32]; i8014W_GetLibDate(libDate); Print("\nBuild Date =: %s",libDate);
i8014W_GetSingleEndJumper
This function is used to get the single-ended / differential jumper position setting on the I-8014W. If you want to use 8-channel differential input, the jumper needs to be put in differential position; similarly, the jumper needs be put in single-ended position, then the 16-channel single-ended input works correctly. Prototype For MiniOS7 short i8014W_GetSingleEndJumper(int slot); For Windows (CE and WES) short pac_i8014W_GetSingleEndJumper(int slot); Parameter slot: 0 ~ 7 Return 0: The jumper is in differential position 1: The jumper is in single-ended position
Example [C++] short jumper=0, maxCh=0; jumper = i8014W_GetSingleEndJumper(slot); if(jumper) { maxCh=16; Print("i8014W Input Mode=Single-End\n\r"); } else { maxCh=8; Print("i8014W Input Mode=Differential\n\r"); }
i8014W_ReadGainOffset
This function is used to obtain the gain and offset values for each input type. The input types are numbered as: 0: +/-10 V, 1: +/-5 V, 2: +/-2.5 V, 3: +/-1.25 V, 4: +/-20 mA Prototype For MiniOS7 void i8014W_ ReadGainOffset ( int slot, int gain, unsigned short* gainValue, short* offsetValue ); For Windows (CE and WES) void pac_i8014W_ReadGainOffset ( int slot,short gain,unsigned short* gainValue, short* offsetValue ); Parameter Slot: 0 ~ 7 Gain: specifies the input type (0 ~ 4). 0: +/-10 V, 1: +/-5 V, 2: +/-2.5 V, 3: +/-1.25 V, 4: +/-20 mA *gainValue: [Output] gain value for the input range *offsetValue: [Output] offset value for the input range Return None
Example [C++] unsigned short gVal=0; short oVal=0; i8014W_ReadGainOffset(slot,gain,&gVal,&oVal); Print("\nThe Gain and Offset for Calibration is Gain=%u; Offset=%d",gVal,oVal);
i8014W_ReadAI
This function is used to read a floating point input (calibrated) from one specified channel. Prototype For MiniOS7 short i8014W_ReadAI( int slot, int ch, int gain, float* fVal ); For Windows (CE and WES) short pac_i8014W_ReadAI( int slot, short ch, short gain, float* fVal ); Parameter slot: 0 ~ 7 ch: 0 ~ 7 for differential input, or 0 ~ 15 for single-ended input gain: 0 ~ 4, sets the input range: 0: +/-10 V, 1: +/-5 V, 2: +/-2.5 V, 3: +/-1.25 V, 4: +/-20 mA *fVal: [Output] the floating-point data Return 0 = No Error For other returned value, see Error code list, page 55.
Example [C++] int slot,ch,gain; float fVal=0.0; slot = 0; gain = 0; // "+/-10V" for(ch=0;ch<8;ch++) { i8014W_ReadAI( slot, ch, gain, & fVal); Print("\n[%02d]= [ %05.4f ]",ch,,fVal); }
i8014W_ReadAIHex
This function is used to read a hexadecimal input (calibrated) from one specified channel. Prototype For MiniOS7 short i8014W_ReadAIHex(int slot, int ch, int gain, short* hVal); For Windows (CE and WES) short pac_i8014W_ReadAIHex(int slot, short ch, short gain, short* hVal); Parameter slot: 0 ~ 7 ch: 0 ~ 7 for differential input, or 0 ~ 15 for single-ended input gain: 0 ~ 4, sets the input type: 0: +/-10 V, 1: +/-5 V, 2: +/-2.5 V, 3: +/-1.25 V, 4: +/-20 mA *hVal: [Output] the hexadecimal data Return 0 = No Error For other returned value, see Error code list, page 55.
Example [C++] int slot,ch,gain; short hVal=0.0; slot = 0; gain = 0; // "+/-10V" for(ch=0;ch<8;ch++) { i8014W_ReadAIHex( slot, ch, gain, & hVal); Print("\n[%02d]= [ %04X ] ",ch,,hVal); }
i8014W_ConfigMagicScan
This function is used to configure all the parameters needed in Magic Scan. It should be called before the start Magic Scan instruction. Prototype For MiniOS7 void i8014W_ConfigMagicScan ( int slot, int chArr[], int gainArr[], int scanChCount, float sampleRate, int scanMode, int triggerSource, int triggerState , float* realSampleRate ); For Windows (CE and WES) void pac_i8014W_ConfigMagicScan ( int slot, short chArr[], short gainArr[], short scanChCount, float sampleRate, short scanMode, short triggerSource, short triggerState, float* realSampleRate );
Parameter slot: 0 ~ 7 chArr[]: an array for setting the channel to scan. The channel indices define the scan order; the maximum channel number is 16. gainArr[]: an array for setting the input type for the corresponding channel with the same index in chArr[]. 0: +/-10 V, 1: +/-5 V, 2: +/-2.5 V, 3: +/-1.25 V, 4: +/-20 mA scanChCount: the count of channels which are added in chArr[] sampleRate: total sampling rate2 ~ 250 kHz scanMode: 1: standard mode 2: virtual sample and hold mode triggerSource: 0: software trigger 1: internal hardware trigger 2: external hardware trigger triggerState: 0: rising edge trigger, it is valid only for external hardware trigger. 1: falling edge trigger, it is valid only for external hardware trigger. *realSampleRate: [Output] the real sampling rate that the I-8014W used Return None
Example [C++] int slot, chArr[16], gainArr[16], scanChCount; float sampleRate,realsampleRate; int scanMode, triggerSource, triggerState; slot = 0; chArr[0]=0; // element 0 assigned channel 0 chArr[1]=1; chArr[15]=15; // element 15 assigned channel 15 gainArr[0]=0; // element 0 assigned Input range 0 gainArr[1]=1; // element 1 assigned Input range 1 gainArr[15]=4; // element 15 assigned Input range 4 scanChCount=1; //only sample chArr[0] (channel 0 ) sampleRate=25000.0; //set Sample rate 25 KHz scanMode=1; // use M1 standard mode triggerSource=1; // use internal interrupt signal Mode triggerState=0; realsampleRate=i8014W_ConfigMagicScan(slotIndex,chArr,gainArr,scanCh Count, sampleRate, scanMode,triggerSource,triggerState); Print ("Set Sample Rate = %6.3f Real Sample Rate = %6.3f \n",sampleRate, realsampleRate); i804W_StartMagicScan(slot); i8014W_ReadFIFO(); // Detail reviews i8014W_ReadFIFO section
i8014W_StartMagicScan
This function is used to start Magic Scan. While Magic scan starts, the data converted is saved into FIFO immediately. When external hardware trigger is selected, the I-8014W will wait after this function executed till it receives the trigger signal. If you would like to start Magic Scan on more than one I-8014W simultaneously by internal hardware trigger source, configure each module and execute StartMagicScan function once, the argument slot could be any one slot number of those modules plugged in. Prototype For MiniOS7 short i804W_StartMagicScan (int slot); For Windows (CE and WES) short pac_i8014W_StartMagicScan(int slot);; Parameter slot: 0 ~ 7 Return 0 = No Error For other returned value, see Error code list, page 55. Example [C++] int slot; slot=0; i804W_StartMagicScan(slot);
i8014W_StopMagicScan
This function is used to stop Magic Scan; the operation of saving data into FIFO is also stopped because no data is converted again. Prototype For MiniOS7 short i804W_StopMagicScan (int slot); For Windows (CE and WES) short pac_i8014W_StopMagicScan(int slot); Parameter slot: 0 ~ 7 Return 0 = No Error For other returned value, see Error code list, page 55. Example [C++] int slot; slot = 0; i804W_StopMagicScan (slot); //Detail reviews i804W_ReadFifo section
i8014W_ReadFIFO
This function is used to read data from FIFO after Magic Scan triggered. If the data in FIFO is less than argument readCount, the function will read back all the data and return immediately, you need to call this function again and reset argument hexData [] and readCount, till all the data required is obtained and then stop the Magic Scan. Prototype For MiniOS7 short i804W_ReadFIFO ( int slot, short hexData[], short readCount, short* dataCountFromFIFO ); For Windows (CE and WES) short pac_i8014W_ReadFIFO ( int slot, short hexData[], short readCount, short* dataCountFromFIFO ); Parameter Slot: 0 ~ 7 hexData []: the start address of data array to store data read back with hexadecimal format readCount: the count of data required * dataCountFromFIFO: [Output] the count of data read back in this process. Return 0 = No Error For other returned value, see Error code list, page 55.
Example [C++] int slot; short hexData[8192]; long readCnt=0; short totalScaned=0; short TargetCnt=1000; slot = 0; i8014W_ReadFIFO(slot,hexData+totalScaned, TargetCnt-totalScaned,&readCnt); if(readCnt>0) totalScaned+=readCnt; if(readCnt==MAX_FIFO || totalScaned>=TargetCnt) { i8014W_StopMagicScan(slot); i8014W_UnLockFIFO(slot); i8014W_ClearFIFO(slot); }
i8014W_CalibrateData
This function is used to calibrate the raw data read in Magic Scan process and convert to floating point value. Prototype For MiniOS7 void i8014W_CalibrateData ( int slot, short iGain, short dataFromFIFO, float* calibratedAI ); For Windows (CE and WES) void pac_i8014W_CalibrateData ( int slot, short iGain, short dataFromFIFO, float* calibratedAI ); Parameter Slot: 0 ~ 7 iGain: 0 ~ 4, sets the input type: 0: +/-10 V, 1: +/-5 V, 2: +/-2.5 V, 3: +/-1.25 V, 4: +/-20 mA dataFromFIFO: the raw data read from FIFO * calibratedAI : [Output] the floating point value. Return None
Example [C++] int slot; int i; float calibratedAI=0; printf("Start to Print all data:\n\n\r"); for(i=0;i<totalScaned;i++); { slot = 0; i8014W_CalibrateData (slotIndex, gainArr[i %scanChCount],hexData[i], & calibratedAI); printf("Arr[%d]=[%5.4f]\t",i%scanChCount,calibratedAI); }
i8014W_CalibrateDataHex
This function is used to calibrate the raw data read in Magic Scan process. Prototype For MiniOS7 void i8014W_CalibrateDataHex ( int slot, short iGain, short dataFromFIFO, short* calibratedAI ); For Windows (CE and WES) void pac_i8014W_ CalibrateDataHex ( int slot, short iGain, short dataFromFIFO, short* calibratedAI ); Parameter Slot: 0 ~ 7 iGain: 0 ~ 4, sets the input type: 0: +/-10 V, 1: +/-5 V, 2: +/-2.5 V, 3: +/-1.25 V, 4: +/-20 mA dataFromFIFO: the raw data read from FIFO * calibratedAI : [Output] the calibrated hexadecimal value. Return None
Example [C++] int slot; int i; float calibratedAI=0; printf("Start to Print all data:\n\n\r"); for(i=0;i<totalScaned;i++); { slot = 0; i8014W_CalibrateDataHex (slotIndex, gainArr[i %scanChCount],hexData[i], & calibratedAI); printf("Arr[%d]=[%#x]\t",i%scanChCount,calibratedAI); }
i8014W_UnLockFIFO
This function is used to unlock FIFO when the FIFO locked because of filled. Keep the FIFO unlocked and cleared before the next Magic Scan starting. Prototype For MiniOS7 void i804W_UnLockFIFO (int slot); For Windows (CE and WES) void Parameter slot: 0 ~ 7 Return None Example [C++] int slot; slot = 0; i804W_UnLockFIFO (slot); //Detail reviews i804W_ReadFIFO section pac_i8014W_UnLockFIFO(int slot);;
i8014W_ClearFIFO
This function is used to clear FIFO after the UnlockFIFO function executed. Keep the FIFO unlocked and cleared before the next Magic Scan starting. Prototype For MiniOS7 void i804W_ClearFIFO (int slot); For Windows (CE and WES) void pac_i8014W_ClearFIFO(int slot);; Parameter slot: 0 ~ 7 Return None Example [C++] int slot; slot = 0; i804W_ClearFIFO (slot); //Detail reviews i804W_ReadFIFO section
i8014W_InstallMagicScanISR
This function is used to Install ISR for interrupt events form FIFO. Since the count of data in FIFO is more than the definition of argument triggerLevel set (as table below), the interrupt event occurs and the ISR executes to serve the event. In ISR, use ReadFIFO to transfer data from FIFO and ClearInt to clear the interrupt status. Prototype For MiniOS7 short i804W_ InstallMagicScanISR ( int slot, void (*isr)(int slot), int triggerLevel ); For Windows (CE and WES) short pac_i8014W_InstallMagicScanISR ( int slot, void(*isr)(int slot), short triggerLevel );
Parameter slot: 0 ~ 7 *isr (int slot): the function pointer passed for ISR triggerLevel: 0 ~ 7, it is used to set the interrupt trigger condition based on the count of data in FIFO. If the argument is set more than 7, it will be coerced to 7. If the number of data in FIFO is more than the condition that triggerLevel set, the interrupt will be triggered and the ISR executes to handle the interrupt. The following table lists the definition of triggerLevel: triggerLevel 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Return 0 = No Error For other returned value, see Error code list, page 55. Data count 8 16 32 64 128 256 512 2048
Example [C++] void main() { int slot,TrgLevel; slot = 0; TrgLevel=100; i8014W_Install_MagicScanISR(slot,ISRFUN, TrgLevel); i8014W_ConfigMagicScan(); // Detail reviews i8014W_ConfigMagicScan section i8014W_StartMagicScan(slot); while(1) { if(IntCnt>1) { i8014W_UnInstall_MagicScanISR(slot); break; } } } void ISRFUN(int slot); { Int IntCnt=0; IntCnt++; ret=i8014W_ReadFIFO(slot, hexData+totalScaned, TargetCnt-totalScaned,&readCnt); if(readCnt >0) { totalScaned+=readCnt; printCom1("TotalScaned= %d\n\r",totalScaned); totalRead+=readCnt; } i8014W_ClearInt(slot); }
i8014W_UnInstallMagicScanISR
This function is used to uninstall the Magic Scan ISR. Prototype For MiniOS7 short i804W_UnInstallMagicScanISR(int slot); For Windows (CE and WES) short pac_i8014W_UnInstallMagicScanISR(int slot); Parameter slot: 0 ~ 7 Return 0 = No Error For other returned value, see Error code list, page 55. Example [C++] int slot; slot = 0; i804W_UnInstallMagicScanISR (slot); // Detail reviews i8014W_Install_MagicScanISR section
i8014W_ClearInt
This function is used to clear the Magic Scan interrupt. In ISR, it should be called to clear the triggered status for dealing with the next interrupt event. Prototype For MiniOS7 void i804W_ClearInt (int slot); For Windows (CE and WES) void pac_i8014W_ClearInt(int slot); Parameter slot: 0 ~ 7 Return None Example [C++] int slot; slot = 0;i804W_StopMagicScan (slot); // Detail reviews i8014W_Install_MagicScanISR section
Troubleshooting
This chapter discusses how to solve the problem you may meet. This chapter contains: h h h h How to verify the AI function on WinCE or WES unit? (See page 88) Service-request requirement (See page 92) Why does the data read from I-8014W seem unstable? (See page 92) How to solve FIFO LATCHED error (-6)? (See page 933)
How to verify the AI function on WinCE or WES unit?

If the data read from the I-8014W is inconsistent with the input signal, and you would like to confirm the input function, pac_i8014W_Utility.exe may help you. The utility is for using I-8014W on WinCE and WES controller only and is located in the I-8014W C # demo program for the controller. (See Demo Programs Location, page 12)
Step1. Wire a stable signal to I-8014W. a. Wire your input signal according to the Differential or single-ended Jumper setting. (See Jumper setting, page 8) b. The input range could be from +10V to -10V. c. Plug the I-8014W on the slot of your controller and turn on the Windows platform controller.
Tips & Warnings

1. A battery output could provide a stable enough signal. 2. A 125 Ohm resistance is required when measuring current input. 3. In voltage measurement with differential input type, if the result is not stable as the input signal, it is recommended to wire Vn- and AGND (analog ground pin) additional to enhance the accuracy. When measuring current input, it is no use to enhance to accuracy.
Step2. Launch pac_i8014W_Utility.exe Step3: Read the information in I-8014W. a. Form the I-8014W slot index drop-down list, select the slot in which the I-8014W is plugged. b. Click the Basic Information tag. The Basic Information page includes: the version of 8014W.lib, primary FPGA firmware (Firmware 1), secondary FPGA firmware (Firmware 2) the position of single-ended/ differential jumper set the gain and offset values for each input type
Click Save to save all the information to Slot1_8014W_Info.txt file. It is useful for troubleshooting when a service is requested.
Verifying the gain and offset value

The gain value is around 33000, if it is far from 33000 meaning that the value is incorrect. To correct the situation, try: a. Press Refresh to get the gain values again and confirm they are correct or not. b. Change the I-8014W to another slot, repeat from step2 to step3 to confirm the gain values are correct or not.
Step4. Test the input function. a. Click AI test tag, and select the input range from the gain drop-down list. b. Input the total count of samples and choose the data format from the format drop-down list. c. Press Start.
After the sampling process completed, the data is displayed in the columns following each channels.
d. If necessary, press Save to save the data and sampling time into SampleData_Hex_mm_dd_hh_mim_sec.csv file.
Service-request requirement
When using a stable signal source such as a battery to output signal to the I-8014W and getting an incorrect or unstable data, prepare the following three items and e-mail to [email protected] . The picture of physical wiring The file saved from the Basic Information tag (See page 89, step 3) The file saved from the AI Test tag (See page 91, step 4)
Why does the data read from I-8014W seem unstable?

If the battery testing could measure voltage correctly, but not the real signal source, it maybe caused by the following factors: a noise-corrupted signal source the instability of a signal source the floating signal source which does not reference to a system ground (earth or building ground)
Because the high speed data acquisition function of the I-8014W, it captures all the noise coupled on signal or any change of voltage on an unstable source. In this case, signal filtering or isolation should be considered to enhance the signal quality.
It is recommended to connect the V- to AGND (system ground) when measuring differential signals as the figure shows as below:
How to solve FIFO LATCHED error (-6)?

After Start Magic Scan instruction runs, it will go on scanning channel and converting data unless the stop command is executed, the data converted is saved into FIFO continuously. If we do not stop the Magic Scan after obtained data or we do not read data from FIFO in time, the FIFO will be filled and then locked. When the FIFO is locked, we will get FIFO LATCHED error (-6) and the new data cannot be saved into the FIFO.
To solve the error, we need execute the following instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. Stop the Magic Scan. Read the rest of the data in FIFO or clear FIFO. Unlock FIFO. Start Magic Scan again.

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250 KS/s, 16-bit, 8-channel differential/16-channel single-ended analog input module

Version 1.0.1/ September 2011

Quick Start ................................................................................14

On Windows platform controller ..........................................................26 Getting Started Guide Calibration 26 28

Magic.exe Mag_ISR.exe Case Example

Differential / Single Ended select jumper

Input impedance select jumper

Input impedance adjustment

Tips & Warnings

While measuring current input, it is no use to enhance to accuracy.

Demo Programs Location

Platform Library Demo

Location ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/8000cd/napdos/8000/841x881x/demo/li b/ ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/8000cd/napdos/8000/841x881x/demo/i o_in_slot/

For I-8000 on Web

For I-8000 on CD Library Demo CD:\Napdos\8000\841x881x\demo\Lib CD:\Napdos\8000\841x881x\demo\IO_in_Slot

For iPAC-8000 on CD Library Demo

For Windows CE6 on CD XP-8000 -CE6 XP-8000 -Atom-CE6

For Windows Embedded Standard on Web XP-8000 XP-8000 -Atom

For Windows Embedded Standard on CD XP-8000 XP-8000 -Atom

On MiniOS7 platform controller

Getting Started Guide

POWER SUPPLY +10V~30VDC

CA0915 HOST COMPUTER

Tips & Warnings

Verify the AI data from each channel.

Tips & Warnings

To calibrate the I-8014W on i-8000 and iPAC-8000 unit

a. Launch MiniOS7 Utility on PC, choose connection New connection.

c. Highlight the calibration program and click Upload.

d. Right-click the updated calibration file and choose Run

Step 3. Calibrate the I-8014W. a. Select an input type from 0 ~ 3.

e. Make the calibration source output the other point - 8V.

The calibration for -10V ~ +10V is complete.

To verify the calibration

To recover default calibration settings

On Windows platform controller

Getting Started Guide

Step3. Plug the I-8014W into the slot of

control unit and turn on the controller.

Tips & Warnings

Library and FPGA version information Single-ended/ differential jumper position

Tips & Warnings

To calibrate the I-8014W on WinCE and WES unit

Tips & Warnings

The calibration for -10V ~ +10V is complete.

To verify the calibration

To recover default calibration settings

Magic Scan Mode

4k - standard sample - virtual sample and hold

Virtual sample and hold mode

Software trigger method

Start Magic Scan from one module to next by software instruction.

Internal hardware trigger method

External hardware trigger method

Magic Scan Procedure

Start Magic Scan

Convert hexadecimal data to floating point Physical data