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1. For ordering information see GaGe s Product Catalog or visit our web site at www gage applied com PCI Bus Products CompuScope 1610 CompuScope 1602 CompuScope 14200 CompuScope 14105 Octopus multi channel digitizer family CompuScope 12400 CompuScope 1220 Cobra CompuScopes BASE 8 CompuScopes CompuScope 3200 CompuGen PCI CompuGen 4300 4302 CompuGen 8150 8152 CompuGen 11G 11G2 6 bit 10 MS s A D card 6 bit 2 5 MS s A D card 14 bit 200 MS s A D card 4 bit 105 MS s A D card Up to 8 channels in a single slot PCI card 12 or 14 bit resolution 10 to 125 MS s 2 bit 400 MS s A D card 2 bit 20 MS s A D card 8 bit 1 or 2 channels 2 GS s A D card 8 bit 1 channel 500 MS s A D card 32 bit 100 MHz Digital Input Card 12 bit 4 ch 300 MHz Analog Output Cards 12 bit 8 ch 150 MHz Analog Output Cards 12 bit 1 GHz Analog Output Cards CompactPCI PXI Bus Products CompuScope 1610C CompuScope 14100C CompuScope 82GC CompuScope 3200C CompuGen ISA CompuGen 1100 CompuGen 3250 Application Software GageScope Software GageBit Software 22 16 bit 10 MS s A D card 14 bit 100 MS s A D card 8 bit 2 GS s A D card 32 bit 100 MHz Digital Input Card 12 bit 80 MS s D A card 32 bit 50 MHz Digital Output Card World s Most Powerful Oscilloscope Software Digital Input Digital Output Software CompuScope PCI Startup Guide CompuGen for Windows Arbitrary Waveform Generator Software for Windows Softwar2. WINDOWS ME WINDOWS NT WINDOWS 2000 WINDOWS XP and WINDOWS Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation LabVIEW and LabWindows CVI are registered trademarks of National Instruments MATLAB is a registered trademark of The MathWorks Inc All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated into new editions of the publication Gage Applied Technologies may make improvements and or changes in the products and or programs described in this publication at any time The latest copy of this manual can be found on our web site at www gage applied com in the Support section Software amp Manuals Copyright 2008 Gage Applied Technologies All Rights Reserved including those to reproduce this publication or parts thereof in any form without permission in writing from Gage Applied Technologies The installation program used to install GaGe software InstallShield is licensed software provided by InstallShield Software Corp 900 National Parkway Ste 125 Schaumburg IL InstallShield is Copyright 1998 by InstallShield Software Corp which reserves all copyright protection worldwide InstallShield is provided to you for the exclusive purpose of installing GaGe software In no event will InstallShield Software Corp be able to provide any technical support for GaGe software How to reach GaGe Product Su
3. next generation CompuScope models with all memory options require only one full length PCI slot 4 Remove the screw holding the slot s backplate Keep the screw as you will need it in subsequent installation steps 5 Insert the CompuScope card s into the empty slot s 6 After making sure that the card s are properly seated screw the card s to the chassis 7 Close the PC s cover and turn on the main power switch 14 CompuScope PCI Startup Guide 8 Once you have installed your CompuScope hardware and restarted your computer the Found New Hardware wizard will pop up Simply follow the on screen instructions 9 Verify installation and configuration of your CompuScope hardware with CompuScope Manager CompuScope Manager is provided and installed with the 4 xx drivers Please refer to the CompuScope PCI Hardware Manual available in PDF format on the CompuScope CD for detailed instructions 10 Verify the operation of the card using CSTest CSTest is a utility provided with the CompuScope drivers to ensure proper operation of the CompuScope cards CSTest is provided and installed with the 4 xx drivers Please refer to the CompuScope PCI Hardware Manual available in PDF format on the CompuScope CD for detailed instructions 11 Install GageScope software Follow the instructions provided in the next section for installing this software 12 Run GageScope software and start acquiring data Follow the instruction
4. semiconductor component in this instrument Before installing or servicing this product read the ESD information below When handling this instrument in any way that requires access to the on board circuitry adhere to the following precautions to avoid damaging the circuit components due to electrostatic discharge ESD 1 Minimize handling of static sensitive circuit boards and components 2 Transport and store static sensitive modules in their static protected containers or on a metal rail Label any package that contains static sensitive boards 3 Discharge the static voltage from your body by wearing a grounded antistatic wrist strap while handling these modules and circuit boards Perform installation and service of static sensitive modules only at a static free work station 4 Nothing capable of generating or holding a static charge should be allowed on the work station surface 5 Handle circuit boards by the edges when possible 6 Do not slide the circuit boards over any surface 7 Avoid handling circuit boards in areas that have a floor or work surface covering capable of generating a static charge CompuScope PCI Startup Guide 3 What you will receive with your CompuScope If you order an independent CompuScope card you should receive the following articles One CompuScope card of memory model type purchased e GaGe CompuScope CD with GageScope Software and CompuScope PCI Startup Guide The Comp
5. About GaGe Products Our extensive product line includes ultra high speed data acquisition cards digital oscilloscope cards analog and digital signal generation cards arbitrary waveform generator cards digital pattern generation cards digital input cards and supporting software We make the most advanced computer based instruments in the world They are the fastest of the highest quality and the most versatile We offer more than 50 different hardware cards and numerous software packages to operate them or to help integrate them in a test system For multi channel applications several GaGe cards can be combined for up to 64 channels in a single system We provide our customers with the industry s most extensive array of software All CompuScope digitizer cards are equipped with ready to use application software GageScope as well as optional Software Development Kits for C C LabVIEW MATLAB and other programming environments Our products are used worldwide across diverse fields such as Communications Computers Semiconductor Aerospace Scientific Research and Education Major applications served are Manufacturing Test Advanced Research Ultrasonics Lasers and Embedded DAQ P N 0045514 0811 Copyright Gage Applied Technologies 2008 Sixth Edition November 2008 CompuScope Cobra BASE 8 Octopus CompuGen and GageScope are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gage Applied Technologies Visual Basic WINDOWS 98
6. Cobra CompuScope Family is abbreviated as Cobra Family BASE 8 CompuScope is abbreviated as BASE 8 Octopus Multi Channel Digitizer Family is abbreviated as Octopus Family CompuScope 12400 is abbreviated as CS12400 CompuScope 1220 is abbreviated as CS1220 CompuScope 14200 is abbreviated as CS14200 CompuScope 14105 is abbreviated as CS14105 CompuScope 1610 is abbreviated as CS1610 CompuScope 1602 is abbreviated as CS1602 CompuScope 3200 is abbreviated as CS3200 CompuScope PCI Startup Guide General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it To avoid potential hazards use this product only as specified Observe all terminal ratings To avoid fire or shock hazard observe all ratings and markings on the product Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product Do not apply a potential to any terminal including the common terminal that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal Do not operate with suspected failures If you suspect there is damage to this product have it inspected by qualified service personnel Do not operate in wet damp conditions Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere 2 CompuScope PCI Startup Guide CAUTION Static discharge can damage any
7. ation click on the CompuScope Drivers button from the Insta Software screen Note that the main installation steps are shown but we will not show every screen F Gage CompuScope CD DER Install Software GaGe CompuScope Drivers Please choose the software to install CompuScope SDKs GageScope Application Utilities www gage applied com Next select if you are using a 32 or 64 bit operating system gt Gage CompuScope CD a Install CompuScope Driver GaGe 32 bit CompuScope Please choose the type of Operating System Driver you would like to install to 64 bit CompuScope Driver www gage applied com 8 CompuScope PCI Startup Guide The following InstallShield Wizard screen appears iE compuscope Driver installshield Wizard ES Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for CompuScope Driver The InstallShield R Wizard will install CompuScope Driver on your computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties lt Back Click Next to continue with the installation of the CompuScope 4 xx drivers During the installation process you will be asked to select a setup type We recommend that you select the Complete setup E CompuScope Driver InstallShield Wizard Setup Type Choose the setup type that best suits your needs Please select a setup type Eompiete is All program features will be installed Requires the most dis
8. e Development Kits CompuScope SDK for C C CompuScope SDK for MATLAB CompuScope SDK for LabVIEW CompuGen SDK for C C CompuGen SDK for LabVIEW CompuGen SDK for MATLAB Instrument Mainframes LapScope 1 1 slot PCI Expansion Chassis for CompuScope and CompuGen cards LapScope 2 2 slot PCI Expansion Chassis for CompuScope and CompuGen cards Instrument Mainframe 7500 4 slot Portable Instrument Mainframe for CompuScope and CompuGen cards Instrument Mainframe 2020E 18 PCI slot and 1 ISA slot Instrument Mainframe for CompuScope and CompuGen cards Instrument Mainframe 4000 5 PCI X and 1 PCI slot Instrument Mainframe for CompuScope and CompuGen cards Instrument Mainframe 8000C 7 cPCI PXI slot Instrument Mainframe for CompuScope CompactPCI PXI cards CompuScope PCI Startup Guide 23 24 CompuScope PCI Startup Guide
9. edition that you wish to install There are 3 versions e GageScope Lite Edition free edition with basic functionality e GageScope Standard Edition provides limited functionality of features for intermediate users e GageScope Professional Edition provides full functionality of features for expert users In this example it is assumed that you have chosen to install the 16 CompuScope PCI Startup Guide Lite Edition However the steps are similar when installing the Standard Edition Click on either the Next or Install Lite Edition buttons In order to proceed with the installation of GageScope Lite Edition you will need a Lite Edition software key ig GageScope InstallShield Wizard Edition Selection Please select the Edition you want to install Lite Edition FREE edition of GageScope that provides basic Functionality Standard Edition Standard GageScope edition for intermediate users Professional Edition Trial 21 day trial version of GageScope edition Professional Edition GageScope edition For expert users You must register on line at www gagescope com registration to obtain the GageScope Lite Edition software key Once you have registered the Lite Edition software key will be e mailed directly to you A GageScope Lite Edition software key cannot be obtained by contacting GaGe or its representatives by telephone fax or e mail If you are installing GageScope Standard or Professional Edition yo
10. h 1 Full length 1 Full length 1 Full length 1 Full length PCI Slot PCI Slot PCI Slot PCI Slot PCI Slot PCI Slot i 2 Differential 2 Differential Up to 8 Up to 8 2 2 80dB CMRR 80dB CMRR 60Hz 60Hz 8 Cards 8 Cards 8 Cards 8 Cards 8 Cards 8 Cards 64 Channels 64 Channels 16 Channels 16 Channels 16 Channels 16 Channels 10 to 125 MS s TS 200 MS s 105 MS s 10 MS s 2 5 MS s 25 MS s 1010 125 Msis 155519 200 MS s 105 MS s 10 MS s 2 5 MS s 25 MS s 12 14 Bits 16 Bits 14 Bits 14 Bits 16 Bits 16 Bits Over 100 MHz 100 MHz 180 kHz to 500 20 MHz 50 Q 500 230 MHz 4 MHz 1 25 MHz 100mV to 100mV to Svein oven 8005 osv mys 00m oiov asoonv wat IMQ only 1MQ only IMQ or 50Q IMQ or 50Q IMQ or 50Q 50Q IMQ or 50Q IMQ or 50Q AC or DC AC or DC AGopg ee AC or DC AC or DC coupled 64 68 dB 74 dB 66 dB 71 dB 70 dB 75 dB 10 3 11 0 Bits 12 0 Bits 10 7 Bits 11 5 Bits 11 2 Bits 12 2 Bits 128M 256M 128M 256M At see 16M 128M 1M 8M 128M PRET PA 512M 1G 2G 512M 1G 2G 512M 1G 2G 1G 2G 512M 1G 512M 1G 200 MB s 200 MB s 200 MB s 200 MB s 50 MB s 50 MB s Specifications are subject to change without notice CompuScope PCI Startup Guide Installing CompuScope Cards Please refer to the section on Electrostatic Discharge ESD handling procedures before installing your CompuScope card s 1 Power off your PC 2 Open your PC s cover 3 Select the required number of unused full sized PCI expansion slots All
11. ion Svons Would you like to install this device software Name Gage Applied Technologies Publisher Gage Applied Technologies V Always trust software from Gage Applied Technologies You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How can I decide which device software is safe to install The above window will appear for every board that will be installed unless the checkbox to always trust software from Gage Applied Technologies is checked In order to use the CompuScope Drivers you must restart your computer You will be asked whether you want to restart your computer immediately or at a later time At this time it is recommended to shut down your computer and install your CompuScope hardware Once you have installed your CompuScope hardware and restarted your computer the Found New Hardware wizard will pop up Simply follow the on screen instructions Note that all CompuScope drivers are known to Windows and the CD will not be required to complete the installation NOTE The CompuScope CD includes the CompuScope Windows drivers for current CompuScope cards and includes improved functionality that is not available on older versions of the driver Supported 32 bit operating systems are Win2K XP Win Server 2003 Vista and 64 bit are XP Win Server 2003 Vista You can download the CompuScope drivers for older versions of Windows from the GaGe website http www gage applied c
12. k space C Custom Choose which program features you want installed and where they will be installed Recommended for advanced users InstallShield lt Back Cancel CompuScope PCI Startup Guide 9 Follow on screen instructions to complete the installation Click Install to begin with the installation i CompuScope Driver InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation IF you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard Installshield The CompuScope 4 xx drivers will be installed in the O S system drive Program Files Gage CompuScope directory by default It is strongly recommended that you use the default destination folder You may see a Legacy Driver Found pop up window if you already have a legacy version 3 60 30 or less driver installed You will need to click Yes in order to continue with the installation of the CompuScope 4 xx drivers Legacy driver was detected You ll need to remove the driver before continuing with the current installation Do you want to proceed with uninstallation of the legacy driver If installing using Microsoft Windows Vista the following screen will appear to ensure that you want to continue with the 10 CompuScope PCI Startup Guide installation Click Jnsta to continue with the installat
13. om support CompuScope PCI Startup Guide 11 COBRA BASE 8 CS12400 CS1220 1 Full length 1 Full length 1 Full length 1 Full length Card Size PCI Slot PCI Slot PCI Slot PCI Slot of Channels per Card lor2 1 2 2 8 Cards 8 Cards 8 Cards 8 Cards Max Cards Per System 16 Channels 8 Channels 16 Channels 16 Channels Max Sample Rate on 1 Ch 2 GS s 500 MS s 400 MS s 20 MS s Max Simultaneous Sample 1 GS 500 MS 200 MS 20 MS Rate on All Channels i i 3 Vertical Resolution 8 Bits 8 Bits 12 Bits 12 Bits Over 500 MHz 200 MHz Input Analog Bandwidth 200 MH Up to 10 MH pu 8 ma Option to 1 GHz 509 pto z Voltage Ranges 100mV to45V 500mV mV to m Auto calibration circuitry 50mV to 5V 50mV to 5V 45V 502 only to 410V available on all cards Input Impedance 50Q 50Q IMQ or 509 IMQ or 50Q Input Coupling AC or DC AC or DC AC or DC AC or DC Signal to Noise Ratio 46 dB 46 dB 62 dB 55 dB ENOB 7 4 Bits 7 4 Bits 10 0 Bits 8 9 Bits 32M 64M 1M 4M 8M Memory Depth Samples P pA T 128M 256M 64M 256M pn 512M 1G 2G 512M 1G PCI Data Transfer Rate 200 MB s 50 MB s 200 MB s 50 MB s Maximum sample rate and channel count for the Octopus family of digitizers 12 CompuScope PCI Startup Guide Octopus Family CS82XX 84XX CS1420 14105 1610 1602 CS83XX CS S 0 cs CS16 CS160 1 Full length 1 Full lengt
14. pport Toll free phone 800 567 GAGE Toll free fax 800 780 8411 To reach GaGe Product Support from outside North America Tel 1 514 633 7447 Fax 1 514 633 0770 Email prodinfo gage applied com Website www gage applied com Please have the following information when calling for technical support Model Number s Serial Number s Purchase Date Name of vendor if not purchased from GaGe You must also have the following information when you call e Software driver amp application version e Software Development Kit if applicable e Brand name and type of computer e Processor and bus speed Total memory size e Information on all other hardware in the computer Preface This manual provides driver and hardware installation instructions for CompuScope PCI Analog Input cards and CompuScope PCI Digital Input cards Please note that this manual is not intended as a reference for CompactPCI bus CompuScope cards If you did not receive the correct guide please contact GaGe Product Support for a replacement It is assumed that the reader is familiar with using PCs Windows and PCI bus cards No description is included for these topics If you are not comfortable with these areas it is strongly recommended that you refer to the relevant product guides To maintain the accuracy of the information contained herein we reserve the right to make changes to this manual from time to time Note For brevity in this manual
15. s provided in the GageScope Online Help for using this software 13 Optional When writing your own program using one of the GaGe Software Development Kits SDKs please refer to the appropriate GaGe SDK manual for information on usage of the GaGe SDK GaGe SDK installation instructions are shown in the next section CompuScope PCI Startup Guide 15 Installing Optional Software GageScope GageScope has standardized installation procedures and therefore will not be covered in detail in this startup guide The steps are very similar to the CompuScope driver installation but you will be asked to enter a software key to activate the GageScope edition that you have selected To begin installation of GageScope click on the GageScope Application button from the Install Software screen gt Gage CompuScope CD Install Software GaGe CompuScope Drivers Installs the world s most powerful oscilloscope software GageScope CompuScope SDKs p P There are 3 versions of GageScope Standard Professional and Lite Installation of Standard GageScope Application or Professional require the purchase of software keys while the Lite version is free i i i You will be offered the chance to evaluate the GageBit Application Professional version for a limited time Utilities Please follow the installation instructions provided in your Startup Guide www gage applied com During the installation you will be asked to select the GageScope
16. software key upon purchase of an SDK Please refer to your Startup Guide or your Software Development Kit manual for more details www gage applied com Once you have clicked on one of the SDKs listed installation will begin It is strongly recommended that you use the default installation folder O S system drive Program Files Gage CompuScope 18 CompuScope PCI Startup Guide CompuScope XXX SDK where XXX is the SDK programming environment C MATLAB or LabVIEW gt Gage CompuScope CD CompuScope SDKs 32bitc C Please choose the software to install 64bitcC C LabVIEW MATLAB Manuals www gage applied com IMPORTANT NOTE If you are trying to install GageScope or a GaGe Software Development Kit you must first install the drivers for your hardware If you do not install the drivers both GageScope and the SDKs will not function CompuScope PCI Startup Guide 19 Technical Support We offer technical support for all our products In order to serve you better we have created a web based technical support system that is available to you 24 hours a day Visit our web site www gage applied com support today for instant access to our complete support tools and services such as e Frequently Asked Questions e Software Driver and User Manual downloads e Application Request forms e Support Request forms Warranty and RMA Policies To obtain technical support simply visit www gage applied com
17. support support_form php Please complete and submit this form A Technical Support Specialist will be in contact with you within 24 hours of form submittal If you encounter problems submitting the form on our web site please e mail us at tech support gage applied com Note that Technical Support Requests received via e mail or by telephone will take an average of 2 to 3 days to process 20 CompuScope PCI Startup Guide When calling for support we ask that you have the following information available 1 Version and type of your CompuScope SDK and drivers The version numbers are indicated in the About CD screen of the CompuScope CD Version numbers can also be obtained by looking in the appropriate README TXT files Type version and memory depth of your CompuScope card Type and version of your operating system Type and speed of your computer and bus Ge ee a a If possible the file saved from the Information tab of the CompuScope Manager utility 6 Any extra hardware peripherals i e CD ROM joystick network card etc 7 Were you able to reproduce the problem with standalone GaGe Software e g GageScope GageBit Complete this information for future reference CompuScope model Memory size Version Options Calibration date This information is available on the Options Mods and Calibration labels affixed to your CompuScope card CompuScope PCI Startup Guide 21 GaGe Products
18. talled on your system you can install Adobe Acrobat Reader from the CompuScope CD by clicking on the fifth option on the Main screen Install Adobe Acrobat Reader If you click on Readmes from the Documentation screen you will 6 CompuScope PCI Startup Guide be given a list of the software readme txt files for the software that is available on the CompuScope CD They will open with your default txt file viewer Another useful feature of the installer is the Contact GaGe option available from the CompuScope CD s main screen From this screen you will find useful contact information for GaGe technical support Now that you have become familiar with the first level of the installer we can proceed with the installation of the CompuScope drivers Please refer to the section Installing Optional Software within this guide for installation instructions for the applications and Software Development Kits that are available on the CompuScope CD Installing GaGe Software Click on the Install GaGe Software button to view the available GaGe software The Jnstall Software screen offers 5 software options to install e CompuScope Drivers e CompuScope SDKs e GageScope Application for GaGe digitizer cards e Utilities As you position the mouse over one of the five menu options details of each option appear in a text box to the right of the screen CompuScope PCI Startup Guide 7 CompuScope Drivers Installation To begin install
19. u will be asked to enter a software key The software key can be found at the back of the case which holds your CompuScope CD and CompuScope PCI Startup Guide CompuScope PCI Startup Guide 17 CompuScope Software Development Kits SDKs The CompuScope Software Development Kits SDKs also have standardized installation procedures and therefore will not be covered in detail in this startup guide The steps are very similar to the CompuScope driver installation but you will be asked to enter a software key in order to proceed with the installation The software key can be found at the back of the case which holds your CompuScope CD and CompuScope PCI Startup Guide To access available SDKs click on the CompuScope SDKs button from the Install Software screen You will see a list of available CompuScope SDKs A description for each SDK will be shown as you hover over each selection You can also access a list of the manuals that are available on the CompuScope CD gt Gage CompuScope CD Install Software CompuScope Drivers Access GaGe s library of CompuScope Software Development Kits The SDKs are CompuScope SDKs designed as an interface between your GaGe hardware and some of the most popular software development GageScope Application environments for scientists and engineers including LabVIEW C C MATLAB and GageBit Application ones Note that you will require a software key to Utilities install each SDK You will be given a
20. uScope CD contains all of the software drivers and application packages needed to operate your CompuScope hardware Some application packages will only be available if you have purchased the software and have a key provided by GaGe Note that you will receive only one copy of the CompuScope CD and CompuScope PCI Startup Guide per order The CompuScope Hardware Manual is available in PDF format on the CompuScope CD CompuScope Certificate of NIST Traceable Calibration Each CompuScope card is shipped with a Certificate of NIST Traceable Calibration NIST is the National Institute of Standards and Technologies the US organization that is responsible for the definitions and measurement of metrology standards Prior to shipment GaGe runs each CompuScope card through a battery of over 1000 automated performance verification tests using a NIST traceable calibration source The tested CompuScope is then considered a NIST traceable calibration instrument for a period of one year the calibration interval that is generally accepted by the Test and Measurement industry e Product warranty card e You may also receive a number of optional items if purchased 4 CompuScope PCI Startup Guide e You will be provided with a software key to use for the installation of GageScope Standard or Professional edition or a CompuScope SDK If you ordered Master or Slave upgrades with your CompuScope cards you will receive Master Slave Timing Mod
21. ule s in addition to the number of CompuScope cards in your Master Slave system Master Slave Timing Modules differ from model to model 2 examples are shown below Carefully inspect these articles before proceeding further If you find any damage caused by transportation please report it to the organization from which you purchased the CompuScope card CompuScope PCI Startup Guide 5 IMPORTANT Install drivers prior to installing CompuScope cards If you have not already done so insert your GaGe CompuScope CD into the CD ROM drive of your computer The Windows AutoRun feature will bring up the installer s main screen If this does not occur you can start the installer by double clicking on the gage exe file that you will find on the CD The Main CompuScope CD screen will appear This window offers five possible options e Install GaGe Software e Documentation e Contact GaGe e About CD e Install Adobe Acrobat Reader The fourth option About CD is an important first step when troubleshooting the installation or asking for technical support It provides valuable information about the various software drivers and application packages available on the CD The second option Documentation gives you access to the manuals and software readme txt files available on the CompuScope CD If you click on Manuals you will be given a list of available manuals to view using your default PDF viewer If you do not have a PDF viewer ins
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