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TECHNICAL NOTE

Form 2041-210120

PCI-AC51 ADAPTER CARD QUICK START

Use this Quick Start to install the PCI-AC51 adapter card and the 

Pamux® Systems Software Development Kit

 (SDK), a free download 

from the Opto 22 website.

For additional hardware and software information, see Opto 22 
form 1459, the 

PCI-AC51 and PCIe-AC51 User’s Guide

. This guide is 

included in the SDK (or can be downloaded separately) and contains 
full instructions for installing and using the card and the SDK.

Installing the Adapter Card

You can install the PCI-AC51 adapter card into any PCI expansion slot 
on your computer. 

Note the power requirements

 in the 

Specifications table in Opto 22 form 1459, the 

PCI-AC51 and PCIe-AC51 

User's Guide

CAUTION: Do not scratch this card or other cards in the computer, as 
scratching may irreversibly damage the card or other devices.

1.

Turn off the computer. Remove the power cord and the 
computer’s cover.

The power cord must be removed, as a spike may cause the 
computer to boot. 

2.

Before handling the card, discharge static electricity by touching 
the computer’s metal chassis.

3.

Install the card in the expansion slot. Verify that the card is 
properly seated in the motherboard socket. Secure the card to 
the chassis.

4.

Attach the cable to the adapter card.

5.

Connect the other end of the cable to the I/O mounting rack. See 
form 0726, the 

Pamux User’s Guide

, for more information.

6.

Reinstall the power cord.

7.

Turn on the computer. The first time you start the computer after 
you have installed the card, the BIOS automatically performs 
configuration. 

If a “Found New Hardware” message appears, simply click Cancel. The 
Pamux Systems SDK setup program will install the device driver 
automatically. 

Installing the SDK 

The SDK includes sample applications with source code, Windows 
drivers, and user documentation.

NOTE: If you are using an unsupported operating system or a non-PC 
hardware platform, you will need to write your own driver. For more 
information, see the 

PCI-AC51 and PCIe-AC51 User's Guide

TIP: To ensure reliable control operations, disable Sleep and Hibernation 
modes (by setting both sleep and hibernation time durations to “never”) in 
your operating system’s Power settings.

1.

To start the Pamux Systems SDK setup, 

download the SDK from 

our website

, and double-click the installer. 

NOTE: If Windows Security dialog boxes appear, click the appropriate 
buttons (for example, Yes, Open, Run, or Install) to continue.

2.

Follow the Setup Wizard’s prompts to accept the License 
Agreement and select the location where the SDK will be 
installed. Note that if the SDK is already installed, the Setup 
Wizard prompts you to uninstall it before continuing.

3.

On the Device Driver Installation Wizard screen, click Next to 
install the driver. 

After the driver is installed, this screen appears:

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Example: PCI-AC51

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