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Note that your OASIS-4i may have been provided as part of an 
integrated automation system.  There may be aspects of your system 
configuration that are specialized for your application.  In these 
situations, please contact your system vendor for details regarding 
your configuration before proceeding. 

Installation Requirements 

In order to install the OASIS-4i card into your system, you will need the 
following: 

 

• 

PC with one three-quarter length PCI slot available

 

• 

Windows®

  

XP, Windows®

  

2000, Windows® 95/98/Me, or 

Windows® NT4.0 operating system

 

• 

CD-ROM drive

 

• 

One free (hard disk style), power connector, with 2A at 12V 
available

 

• 

Cross-head screwdriver

 

• 

OASIS-4i Installation CD

 

 

Installation Process 

The OASIS-4i installation process consists of three distinct steps: 

1. 

Hardware Installation

.  In this step, you will physically place 

the OASIS-4i card inside your computer. 

2. 

Driver Installation

.  After installing the hardware, you need to 

install the driver software so that Windows recognizes the card 
and application software can use it. 

3. 

Configuration

.  You will need to configure the OASIS-4i card to 

match your particular system setup. 

Once these steps are complete, the OASIS-4i card is generally ready 
for use.  However, if you are using a 3

rd

 party application, you may 

need to install additional software so that your application package can 
use the OASIS-4i controller to drive the motorized components of your 
system.  Refer to your application / system documentation for further 
details on how to configure the application for use with OASIS-4i. 

 

Содержание OASIS-4i

Страница 1: ...dows NT 6 Configuring the OASIS 4i controller 6 OASIS Configuration Wizard 6 OASIS Flash Memory Configuration Utility 7 What Next 9 If You Need Help 9 Troubleshooting Guide 9 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the OASIS 4i four axis stepper controller for the PCI bus The OASIS 4i is an advanced high performance controller designed for the most demanding imaging and microscopy applications The c...

Страница 2: ...Installation Process The OASIS 4i installation process consists of three distinct steps 1 Hardware Installation In this step you will physically place the OASIS 4i card inside your computer 2 Driver Installation After installing the hardware you need to install the driver software so that Windows recognizes the card and application software can use it 3 Configuration You will need to configure the...

Страница 3: ...Option card PL5 Motor power SK2 Option card PL7 Analogue port for Joystick or OI SNP PL6 Serial port Figure 1 OASIS 4i Connectors Hardware Installation Procedure Preparing the PC case 1 Switch off the PC and unplug from the mains to disable any standby power 2 Remove the system unit cover or side panel 3 Select a suitable PCI slot with no obstructions preferably one with adequate air flow from the...

Страница 4: ...and the interconnection cable to PL7 the Analogue Port Be careful to attach pin 1 of the ribbon cable with the red stripe to pin 1 of PL7 which is marked on the board towards the power connector 8c If intending to use the OASIS XA1 5th axis module please refer to the OASIS XA1 documentation for connection details 8d If intending to use the OASIS DC1 module please refer to the OASIS DC1 documentati...

Страница 5: ...D is the CD Rom drive letter 5 Windows should find OASIS 4i 4 axis PCI Stage Controller Press next 6 After drivers and dll s have been copied to the relevant directories press Finish 7 Re boot the PC before operation of the board and or installation of the SDK or other software 8 A WinDriver Virtual Device may be found after a re boot If so a suitable driver is included in the Drivers folder of th...

Страница 6: ... to work with a wide range of different types of automation hardware For instance there are a number of manufacturers of XY motorized stages for microscopes and each manufacturer uses different styles of connectors wirings for limit switch logic and other features specific to their make and model of stage In order to drive these different types of hardware the OASIS 4i controller must be configure...

Страница 7: ...rticular device The wizard can also auto detect the settings of your particular systems such as limit switch polarity axis and limit directions and encoder settings if fitted by performing various movements to test and measure your system s characteristics OASIS Flash Memory Configuration Utility Individual flash memory settings may be modified using the OASIS Flash Memory Configuration Utility Fi...

Страница 8: ...urrent Backlash correction distance Standby power timer interval Power on cruise speed Power on ramp profile Axis direction clockwise or counter clockwise Limit switch direction Limit switch polarity Trackball sense direction Joystick sense direction Joystick sensitivity Axis Type Maximum acceptable move command distance Microstepping setup Encoder setup Calibration leadscrew pitch ...

Страница 9: ...ties libraries and include files and support documentation to your development system Please refer to the OASIS 4i SDK DLL manual for further details regarding integration of the OASIS 4i into your system software If You Need Help As mentioned in the Introduction if your OASIS 4i controller was provided as part of an integrated solution your first contact should by to your system vendor They will ...

Страница 10: ...ply plug Motor cable connectors disengaged or faulty Ensure motors are connected fully fitted at OASIS 4i connector SK1 and at motor end of cables OASIS 4i is not properly configured for the type of automation hardware fitted Run OASIS configuration wizard to setup the card for your system My 3rd party application recognizes the OASIS 4i card but the motors are not working Axis positions are outsi...

Страница 11: ...ncorrect Set axis pitch or step size using OASIS or 3rd party application software The axis is stalling See troubleshooting section for stalling during movement An axis is not moving the correct distance when attempting to step a known amount Encoder if fitted is configured incorrectly Run OASIS configuration wizard for encoders or define encoder settings using OASIS Flash Memory Configuration uti...

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