Advantech PCIE-1203, Руководство пользователя

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PCIE-1203 User Manual 10
2.1 Unpacking
After receiving your PCIE-1203 series package, inspect the contents first. The pack -
age should include the following items:
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PCIE-1203 card
The PCIE-1203 series card has certain electronic components vulnerable to electro
static discharge (ESD). ESD could easily damage the integrated circuits and certain
components if preventive measures are not carefully taken.
Before removing the card from the antistatic plastic bag, you should take the follow
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ing precautions to prevent ESD damage:
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Touch the metal part of your computer chassis with your hand to discharge static
electricity accumulated on your body. Or one can also use a grounding strap.
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Touch the antistatic bag to a metal part of your computer chassis before opening
the bag.
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Hold of the card only by the metal bracket when taking it out of the bag.
After taking out the card, you should first:
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Inspect the card for any possible signs of external damage (loose or damaged
components, etc.). If the card is visibly damaged, notify our service department
or the local sales representative immediately. Avoid installing a damaged card
into your system.
Also pay extra attention to the followings to ensure a proper installation:
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Avoid physical contact with materials that could hold static electricity such as
plastic, vinyl and Styrofoam.
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Whenever you handle the card, grasp it only by its edges. DO NOT TOUCH the
exposed metal pins of the connector or the electronic components.
2.2 Driver Installation
We recommend you install the driver before you install the PCIE-1203 series card
into your system.
The DLL driver setup program for the card is included on the companion CD-ROM
that is shipped with package. Follow the steps below to install the driver software:
1. Insert the companion CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. The setup program will be launched automatically if you have the auto-play
function enabled on your system.
3. Select the proper Windows OS option according to your operating system. Just
follow the installation instructions step by step to complete your DLL driver
setup.
4. Then setup the PCIE-1203 series Motion Utility automatically.
For further information on driver-related issues, an online version of the Device Driv -
ers Manual is available by accessing the following path:
\Program Files\Advantech\Common Motion\Manual
The example source codes could be found under the corresponding installation
folder, such as the default installation path:
\Program Files\Advantech\Common Motion\Example_1203