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7.1.1 Running the Utility
After finishing the installation, you can execute the utility by typing as
follows :
C> cd \ADLINK\9112\DOS\UTIL
C> 9112UTIL
The 9112UTIL.EXE includes six functions:
1. Configuration : Check the hardware setting of your PCI-9112.
2. Calibration : Calibrate the A/D and D/A measurement
accuracy of your PCI-9112.
3. Software Trigger Testing:
Testing utility for software polling A/D, D/A and Digital I/O.
4. Interrupt Testing : Testing utility for interrupt A/D data transfer
mode.
5. DMA Testing : Testing utility for DMA (bus-mastering)
A/D data transfer mode.
6. Quit : Exit the utility.
7.1.2 System Configuration
This function is used to guide you how to install the PCI-9112 card, and
set the right hardware configuration.
The top window shows the setting items that you have to set before using
the PCI-9112 card. The bottom window gives you a layout of PCI-9112;
the jumpers and DIP switch are shown on it. Whenever you change the
attribute of each setting, its corresponding jumper will be update
immediately. You could follow this indication to change the jumper setting
on your PCI-9112 board.
The following diagram will be displayed on the screen as you choose the
Configuration Setup function from main menu.
7.1.3 Calibration
This function is used to guide you how to calibrate the PCI-9112. The
calibration program serves as a useful test of the PCI-9112's A/D and D/A
functions and can aid in troubleshooting if problems arise.
Note : For an environment with frequently large changes of temperature
and vibration, a 3 months re-calibration interval is recommended.
For laboratory conditions, 6 months to 1 year is acceptable