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1.2 Applications
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Motion control
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Position sensing, monitoring and measuring
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Coordinate measuring machines
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X-Y table monitors
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Robotics
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Machine control
1.3 Installation Guide
Before you install your PCI-1784 card, please make sure you have the
following necessary components:
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PCI-1784 DA&C card
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PCI-1784 User’s Manual
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Driver software Advantech DLL drivers
(included in the companion CD-ROM)
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Wiring cable PCL-10137H (option)
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Wiring board ADAM-3937 (option)
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Computer Personal computer or workstation with a
PCI-bus slot (running Windows 2000/95/98/
NT/ME/XP)
Some other optional components are also available for enhanced
operation:
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Application software ActiveDAQ, GeniDAQ or other third-party
software packages
After you get the necessary components and maybe some of the
accessories for enhanced operation of your Multifunction card, you can
then begin the Installation procedures. Figure 1-1 on the next page
provides a concise flow chart to give users a broad picture of the
software and hardware installation procedures: