Advantech PCI-1736UP, User Manual

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1.4 Software Overview
Advantech offers a rich set of DLL drivers, third-party driver support and
application software to help fully exploit the functions of your PCI-
1736UP card:
• Device Drivers (on the companion CD-ROM)
• LabVIEW driver
• Advantech ActiveDAQ
• ADAQ-View
1.4.1 Programming Choices for DA&C Cards
You may use Advantech application software such as Advantech Device
Drivers. On the other hand, advanced users are allowed another option for
register-level programming, although it is not recommended due to its
laborious and timeconsuming nature.
1.4.2 Device Drivers
The Advantech Device Drivers software is included on the companion
CD-ROM at no extra charge. It also comes with all the Advantech DA&C
cards. Advantech’s DLL driver features a complete I/O function library to
help boost your application performance. The Advantech Device Drivers
for Windows 98/2000/XP works seamlessly with development tools such
as Visual C++, Visual Basic, Inprise C++ Builder and Inprise Delphi.
1.4.3 Register-level Programming
Register-level programming is reserved for experienced programmers
who find it necessary to write codes directly at the level of device regis-
ters. Since register-level programming requires much effort and time, we
recommend that you use the Advantech Device Drivers instead. How-
ever, if register-level programming is indispensable, you should refer to
the relevant information in Appendix C, Register Structure and Format,
or to the example codes included on the companion CD-ROM.