PCI-/cPCI-/LPCI-/

LPCIe-725X Series
8-CH Relay Output &
8-CH Isolated Digital Input Cards
User’s Manual

Manual Rev. 2.03

Revision Date: June 24, 2008

Part No: 50-11038-1000

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 Table of Contents
Table of Contents..................................................................... i
List of Tables.......................................................................... iii

List of Figures ........................................................................ iv

1 Introduction ........................................................................ 1
1.1 Features............................................................................... 2
1.2 Applications ......................................................................... 2
1.3 Specifications....................................................................... 3
Digital input ..................................................................... 3
Relay Output ................................................................... 3
General Specifications .................................................... 4
Power Consumption ....................................................... 4
1.4 Software Support ................................................................. 5
Windows Drivers ............................................................. 6
Linux Drivers ................................................................. 11
Third-party Software Support ........................................ 12
VEE™ Interface for ADLINK DAQ Cards ..................... 14
Componentware/ActiveX Control .................................. 15
Applications for Test and Measurement ....................... 16

2 Installation ........................................................................ 17
2.1 Unpacking Checklist .......................................................... 17
2.2 PCB Layout........................................................................ 18
PCI-7250 PCB Layout .................................................. 18
cPCI-7252 PCB Layout ................................................. 19
LPCI-7250 PCB Layout ................................................ 20
LPCIe-7250 PCB Layout .............................................. 21
2.3 Input Signal Jumper Setting............................................... 22
2.4 Hardware Installation Outline............................................. 23
PCI Configuration ......................................................... 23
PCI Slot Selection ......................................................... 23
Installation Procedures ................................................. 23
2.5 Device Installation for Windows Systems .......................... 24
2.6 Connector Pin Assignments .............................................. 24
PCI-7250/51 Pin Assignment ........................................ 24
cPCI-7252 Pin Assignment ........................................... 26

Table of Contents i
 LPCI/LPCIe-7250 CN1 Pin Assignment ....................... 27
2.7 PCI-7250 and PCI-7251 Connection ................................. 28

3 Registers............................................................................ 29
3.1 PCI PnP Registers ............................................................. 29
3.2 I/O Address Map ................................................................ 30
3.3 Relay Output and Readback Registers.............................. 30
3.4 Isolation Input Registers .................................................... 31

4 Operation Theory .............................................................. 33

4.1 Using Relay Output............................................................ 33
4.2 Using Isolated Input ........................................................... 35

Appendix ................................................................................ 37
Relay Contact Protection Circuits ...................................... 37
RC Circuit ..................................................................... 37
Diode Circuit ................................................................. 38
Diode & Zener diode Circuit .......................................... 39
Varistor Circuit .............................................................. 39

ii Table of Contents
 List of Tables
Table 1-1:
Digital Input Specifications ....................................... 3
Table 1-2:
Relay Output Specifications ..................................... 3
Table 1-3:
General Specifications .............................................. 4
Table 1-4:
Power Consumption Specifications .......................... 4
Table 2-1:
Jumpers and DI Channels ...................................... 22
Table 2-2:
Input Signal Selection Jumper Settings .................. 22
Table 2-3:
CN1 - PCI-7250/51 Pin Assignment ....................... 25
Table 2-4:
CN1 - cPCI-7252 Pin Assignment .......................... 26
Table 2-5:
LPCI/LPCIe-7250 CN1 Pin Assignment ................. 27
Table 3-1:
PCI-7250 Address Map with PCI-7251 Installed .... 30
Table 3-2:
cPCI-7252 Address Map ........................................ 30
Table 3-3:
LPCI/LPCIe-7250 Address Map ............................. 30
Table 3-4:
Data Format of Relay Output and Readback Status Reg-
isters ....................................................................... 31
Table 3-5: Relay Output ........................................................... 31

List of Tables iii

 List of Figures
Figure 2-1: PCI-7250 Layout...................................................... 18
Figure 2-2: cPCI-7252 Layout .................................................... 19
Figure 2-3: LPCI-7250 PCB Layout ........................................... 20
Figure 2-4: LPCIe-7250 PCB Layout ......................................... 21
Figure 2-5: CN1 - D Type Connector ......................................... 24
Figure 2-6: Connection between PCI-7250 and PCI-7251......... 28
Figure 4-1: Form C Relay........................................................... 33
Figure 4-2: Form A Relay........................................................... 34
Figure 4-3: PCI-7250 Differential Input Circuit ........................... 35
Figure 4-4: cPCI-7252 Isolated Input Circuit .............................. 35
Figure 4-5: LPCI/LPCIe-7250 Differential Input Circuit .............. 36

iv List of Figures
1 Introduction
The PCI-7250/7251, cPCI-7252, LPCI-7250 and LPCIe-7250 8-
CH Relay Output & 8-CH Isolated Digital Input Cards are basic
Digital I/O cards for PCI bus compliant computers used in indus-
trial applications.
This PCI-7250/7251 provide 8 relay actuators and 8 opto-isolated
digital inputs. Of the eight relays, four are Form C (R0~R3) and
four are Form A (R4~R7). The cPCI-7252 provides 8 relay actua-
tors and 16 opto-isolated digital inputs; all relays are Form C. The
LPCI-7250 and LPCIe-7250 provide 8 relay actuators and 8 opto-
isolated digital inputs; all relays are Form C. They are very suited
for constant ON/OFF control devices. For convenience the above
models will be referred to as PCI-725X in this manual.
All digital input channels are isolated and suitable applications in
noisy environment. For identical non-polarized opto-isolated digital
input channels, switching can be carried out using AC-filtered or
non-AC-filtered channels.
PCI-7250 is equipped with LEDs to reflect the status of each relay
output. When a relay is energized, its corresponding LED will turn
ON, otherwise it is OFF.
The relay outputs and digital inputs are controlled by two bytes of
I/O addresses. When a bit is read or written, its output status will
be controlled, or its input status will be monitored. The I/O signals
are routed through to a 37-pin D-type or a 50-pin SCSI-II connec-
tor.

Introduction 1
 1.1 Features
The PCI-725X Relay Actuator and D/I cards provide the following
advanced features:
X 32-bit PCI-Bus, Plug and Play (PCI-7250, LPCI-7250)
X 32-bit CompactPCI® Bus, Plug and Play (cPCI-7252)
X 8 relay actuator outputs
X 8 opto-isolated digital inputs (PCI-7250, LPCI-7250,
LPCIe-7250)
X x1 lane PCI Express Interface (LPCIe-7250)
X 16 opto-isolated digital inputs (cPCI-7252)
X Onboard LED indicators to show energized relays
X Jumper selectable AC-filter/non-AC-filter input signals
X On-board relay driving circuits
X On-board digital input signal conditioning circuits
Note: PCI-7251 is the extension module of the PCI-7250. Each
PCI-7251 card provides an additional 8 relay outputs and 8
photo isolated inputs. Up to three PCI-7251 cards can be at-
tached to one PCI-7250 card to provide 32 relay outputs and
32 photo isolated inputs.

1.2 Applications
X Industrial ON/OFF control
X External high power relay driving signal switching
X Laboratory automation
X Industrial automation
X Switch contact status sensing, limit switch monitoring,
X Useful with A/D and D/A cards to implement a data acquisi-
tion & control system

2 Introduction
 1.3 Specifications

Digital input

8 for PCI-7250, PCI-7251, LPCI-7250 and LPCIe-7250

Input channels
16 for cPCI-7252
PC-814 (for PCI-7250, PCI-7251 and cPCI-7252)
Photo-coupler
PC3H4 (for LPCI-7250 and LPCIe-7250)
10 mA rated
Input current
60 mA max for isolated input
Up-to 24 VDC or 24 VAC 50-1,000 Hz
Input Voltage Logic Low: 0-1.5 V
Logic High 5-24 V
Input impedance 2.2 KΩ
Input mode Isolation AC-filter/ Non-AC-filter
5000 Vrms channel-to-system (PCI-7250,PCI-7251 and
Isolated voltage cPCI-7252)
2500 Vrms channel-to-system (LPCI-7250, LPCIe-7250)
Table 1-1: Digital Input Specifications

Relay Output

Output channels 8
4 SPDT (From C) & 4 SPST (Form A) for PCI-7250 and PCI-7251
Relay type
8 SPDT (From C) for cPCI-7252, LPCI-7250, and LPCIe-7250
PCI-7250/7251, cPCI-7252
X AC: 120 V @ 0.5 A
Contact rating X DC: 24 V @ 1 A
LPCI-7250, LPCIe-7250
X DC: 30 V @ 2 A
Breakdown voltage 1000 V AC/DC min..
Release time 8msec typical
Operate time 8msec typical
Contact resistance 100 mΩ
Insulation resistance 1,000 MΩ min.
Table 1-2: Relay Output Specifications

Introduction 3
 PCI-7250/7251, cPCI-7252:
X >5x105 operations @ 1 A, 24 VDC
X >2x105 operations @ 0.5 A, 120 VAC
Life expectancy
LPCI-7250/LPCIe-7250:
X >105 operations @ 2 A, 30 VDC
X >5x105 operations @ 1 A, 30 VDC
LED indicators Monitor ON/OFF status of each relay
Coil Voltage +5V, 33 mA for each relay, total 0.264 A
+5 V from the PCI-Bus (PCI-7250/7251, cPCI-7252, LPCI-7250)
Power supply of Relay
+5 V from PWM switcher output (LPCIe-7250)
Table 1-2: Relay Output Specifications

General Specifications

X 162mm x 107mm for PCI-7250

X 141mm x 102mm for PCI-7251
Dimensions X 160mm x 100mm for cPCI-7252
X 120mm x 65mm for LPCI-7250
X 120 mm x 69 mm for LPCIe-7250
Bus 32-bit PCI bus
Operating temperature 0 - 60ºC (Operating)
Storage temperature -20ºC - 80ºC (Operating)
Humidity 5 to 90% non-condensing
Table 1-3: General Specifications

Power Consumption

Power Consumption Note: No relay is energized

PCI-7250 +5V @ 140mA
PCI-7251 +5V @ 125mA
cPCI-7252 +5V @ 120mA
LPCI-7250 +5V @ 200mA
+3.3V @ 280 mA
LPCIe-7250
+12 V @ 180 mA
Table 1-4: Power Consumption Specifications

4 Introduction
 1.4 Software Support
ADLINK Technology Inc., a leading provider of high-performance,
high-quality data acquisition cards and platforms, delivers robust
software support for its comprehensive line of DAQ cards with
varying form factors including PCI Express®, PCI, CompactPCI,
and PXI. ADLINK offers support not only for mainstream Windows
and Linux OS, but also for third-party applications including Lab-
VIEW® and MATLAB®. In addition, ADLINK also provides ActiveX
componentware for measurement and SCADA/HMI, and break-
through proprietary software applications.

ADE VB.NET/C#.NET/VC++/VB/Delphi/BCB etc. LabVIEW MATLAB

DAQMaster
Configuration

DAQBench DAQPilot based

Library PCIS-/D2K-/WD-OCX ActiveX Control System Manager
ActiveX Control .NET Assembly For ADLINK
ADLINK ADLINK
DAQ-VIEWPnP DAQ-MTLB DAQ Devices
VI Library DAQ Toolbox

Driver DAQPilot Drivers

D2K-/PCIS-/WD-DASK
(Task-oriented)

Operating System Windows 98/NT/2K/XP/Vista x86 Windows XP x64/Server 2003 x64/Vista x64

ADLINK DAQ Cards

(General-Purpose DAQ, Digital I/O, Analog Output, Performance DAQ, PXI, High-Speed Digital I/O, Digitizer)
2

Introduction 5
 Windows Drivers
ADLINK Task-oriented DAQ Driver/SDK and Wizard for Win-
dows
DAQPilot provides one interface for all ADLINK DAQ products via
X DAQPilot API
X DAQPilot ActiveX Control
X DAQPilot .Net Assembly,

DAQPilot (Download and install from the DAQPilot product page:

http://www.adlinktech.com/TM/DAQPilot.html
X Save development time
X Shorten learning curve

DAQPilot is a driver and SDK with a graphics-driven interface for

various ADE. DAQPilot comes as ADLINK's commitment to pro-
vide full support to its comprehensive line of data acquisition prod-
ucts. DAQPilot is designed for the beginners as well as
experienced programmers. Moreover, because DAQPilot can fin-
ish a DAQ task in minutes, it is suitable for programmers aiming to

6 Introduction
 immediately program ADLINK DAQ modules and integrate tasks
to their own DAQ applications.
Note: ADLINK strongly recommend all users to install the new-
generation ADLINK Driver – DAQPilot instead legacy DASK
drivers. For those users who have been using the legacy
ADLINK DASK Drivers or are not able to connect to the in-
ternet, you still can get the latest update from ADLINK all-in-
one CD.

Introduction 7
 Configuration-Based Device Manager for ADLINK DAQ Cards
X DAQMaster (.\Utility)

The ADLINK DAQMaster is a smart device manager that enables

access to ADLINK data acquisition and test and measurement
products. DAQMaster delivers an all-in-one configurations, user
can get a full support matrix to well configure ADLINK Test and
Measurement products.
DAQMaster enables you to:
X Manage ADLINK devices and interfaces
X Manage ADLINK installed software
X Manage ADLINK DAQPilot tasks

8 Introduction
 ADLINK Legacy DAQ Card Drivers and SDK for Windows
X PCIS-DASK (.\Software Package\PCIS-DASK)
X D2K-DASK (.\Software Package\D2K-DASK)
X WD-DASK (.\Software Package\WD-DASK)
User Mode Kernel
Mode
Delphi Process
Structure

PCIS-DASK DASK Kernel Driver

BCB (.sys)

Hardware Abstraction Layer

Object
Manager

System Service
VC++

Hardware
Memory Executive
D2K-DASK Manager Support

VB

Configuration Power
Plug and Pay
Manager Manager
VB.NET WD-DASK

Lowest-level
I/O Manager File System
C# Driver

ADLINK's DASK are advanced 32-bit kernel drivers for custom-

ized DAQ application development. DASK enables users to per-
form detailed operations and achieve superior performance and
reliability from their data acquisition system. DASK kernel drivers
now support Windows Vista.
X PCIS-DASK for NuDAQ PCI/cPCI Series
X D2K-DASK for DAQ-2000 and PXI-2000 Series
X WD-DASK for High-speed Waveform Digitizer
DASK also supports the following:
X Supports Windows Vista 32- or 64-bit editions
X Supports AMD64 and Intel x86-64 architectures
X Digitally-signed for Windows Vista 64-bit Edition
X Utilizes WOW64 subsystem to ensure that 32-bit applica-
tions run normally on 64-bit Editions of Windows XP, Win-
dows 2003 Server, and Windows Vista without modification.

Introduction 9
 More information about Windows Vista Support, please visit http://
www.adlinktech.com/TM/VistaSupport.html.

Note: Please use PCIS-DASK with the LPCI-7250 and LPCIe-

7250

10 Introduction
 Linux Drivers
Linux Drivers for ADLINK DAQ Cards
Drivers are available on the ADLINK website:
X PCIS-DASK/X
X D2K-DASK/X
X WD-DASK/X
ADLINK's DASK/X drivers are intended for developing customized
data acquisition applications under Linux environments. The
DASK/X drivers provide common APIs for ADLINK's extensive
family of PCI, CompactPCI, and PXI plug-in data acquisition
cards, and utilize the full capabilities of these cards under Linux
environment.
X PCIS-DASK/X for NuDAQ PCI/cPCI Series
X D2K-DASK/X for DAQ-2000 and PXI-2000 Series
X WD-DASK/X for ADLINK High-speed Waveform Digitizer
More information about Linux drivers, please visit http://
www.adlinktech.com/TM/linux_daq.html
Note: Please use PCIS-DASK/X with the LPCI-7250 and LPCIe-
7250

Introduction 11
 Third-party Software Support
MATLAB® Data Acquisition Toolbox Adapter for ADLINK DAQ
Cards
X DAQ-MTLB for MATLAB® (.\Software Package\DAQ-
MTLB)
The DAQ-MTLB for MATLAB® integrates ADLINK
components with MATLAB® Data Acquisition Toolbox
and enables users to control a wide range of ADLINK
DAQ cards directly from the advanced MATLAB®
environment.
X Directly control scores of ADLINK DAQ cards that come in
different form factors including PCI Express®, PCI, cPCI,
and PXI
X Compliant with MATLAB DAQ Toolbox 2.2 or higher (now at
R2007a)
X Critical updates and support are available as ADLINK is
now a MathWorks Connections Program partner
X ADLINK offers the only MATLAB® adapter for high-speed
digitizers with up to 65 MHz sampling rate and 14-bit resolu-
tion
More information, please visit http://www.adlinktech.com/TM/
DAQ-MTLB.html

12 Introduction
 LabVIEW™ Data Acquisition VI Set for ADLINK DAQ Cards
X DAQ Cards DAQ-LVIEW PnP for LabVIEW™ (.\Software
Package\DAQ-LVIEW PnP)

The DAQ-LVIEW PnP is a set of LabView Virtual Instruments (Vis)

that is fully-compatible with National Instrument's DAQ VIs. Based
on the virtual instruments concept, DAQ-LVIEW PnP provides four
additional tool panels in LabView, including analog input, analog
output, digital I/O, and timer/counter.
The DAQ-LVIEW PnP is designed and verified for LabVIEW 7.0,
and is compatible with LabVIEW 6.5, 7.1, 8.0, 8.2 and 8.5.
More information, please visit http://www.adlinktech.com/TM/lab-
view-pnp.html

Introduction 13
 VEE™ Interface for ADLINK DAQ Cards
X PCIS-VEE (.\Software Package\PCIS-VEE)
X D2K-VEE (.\Software Package\D2K-VEE)

Agilent VEE™ is a popular visual programming environment for

data acquisition that includes data analysis and control. VEE pro-
vides a visual programming interface that allows users to create
programs by connecting objects such as acquisition routines, but-
tons and displays in a flow diagram. For users that are familiar
with Agilent VEE, ADLINK has released the PCIS-VEE and D2K-
VEE for seamless integration of the following NuDAQ data acqui-
sition cards to the VEE environment:
X PCIS-VEE.
VEE for ADLINK NuDAQ Series DAQ cards
6208, 6308, 7200, 7230, 7233, 7234, 7250, 7252, 7248, 7249,
7296, 7300, 7396, 7432, 7433, 7434, 9111, 9112, 9113, 9114,
9118, 9812
X D2K-VEE.
VEE for DAQ-2000 Series DAQ cards
2010, 2005, 2006, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2501, 2502
The ADLINK PCIS-VEE and D2K-VEE drivers are designed and
verified for Agilent VEE 4.5 environment.

14 Introduction
 Componentware/ActiveX Control
32-Bit ActiveX Controls for Measurement and SCADA/HMI
DAQBench (.\Software Package\DAQBench)

DAQBench is a specialized ActiveX control package designed for

32-bit measurement and SCADA/HMI applications. DAQBench
leverages the power of the latest Microsoft ActiveX technology -
the standard for code interchangeability and integration under var-
ious Windows platform. With DAQBench, programmers can take
advantage of their familiarity with development environments such
as Visual Basic, Visual C++, Delphi, and Borland C++ Builder to
build their own applications.

Introduction 15
 Applications for Test and Measurement
Smart & Easy-to-Use Data Acquisition System Creator
DAQCreator (.\Software Package\DAQCreator)

DAQCreator is an out-of-the-box data acquisition software for

acquiring, displaying, analyzing, and storing data from ADLINK
DAQ cards. Equipped with a smart wizard and intuitive panels,
users can easily configure data acquisition settings, change the
appearance of data display, perform FFT to acquired data, and
store data to a hard disk drive. Another remarkable feature of
DAQCreator is the 40 MB/s stream-to-disk data throughput made
possible through combination with advanced SCSI technology.
DAQCreator delivers a cost-effective solution for high-speed data
logging applications.

Get latest ADLINK Software Solutions from ADLINK Web site:

http://www.adlinktech.com/TM/software-product.html

Note: All company names appearing herein are trademarks or

trade names of their respective owners.
Note: Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.

16 Introduction
2 Installation
This chapter describes how to install and setup the 725X cards.
Jumper settings for the digital input channel configurations (AC-fil-
ter or Non-AC-filter) and the signal definitions of the 37-pins con-
nectors are also specified.

2.1 Unpacking Checklist

Check the shipping carton for any damage. If the shipping carton
and contents are damaged, notify the dealer for a replacement.
Retain the shipping carton and packing materials for inspection by
the dealer. Obtain authorization before returning any product to
ADLINK.
Check the following items are included in the package, if there are
any items missing, please contact your dealer:
Included Items
X PCI-7250 (or PCI-7251, cPCI-7252, LPCI-7250, LPCIe-
7250) Relay Actuator & Isolated D/I Card
X ADLINK CD (for PCI-7250, cPCI-7252, LPCI-7250, and
LPCIe-7250)
X Software Installation Guide
X This User’s Manual

Note: The packaging of OEM versions with non-standard

configuration, functionality, or package may vary
according to different configuration requests.

CAUTION: The boards must be protected from static discharge

and physical shock. Never remove any of the socketed
parts except at a static-free workstation. Use the anti-
static bag shipped with the product to handle the
board. Wear a grounded wrist strap when servicing

Installation 17
 2.2 PCB Layout

PCI-7250 PCB Layout

Figure 2-1: PCI-7250 Layout

18 Installation
 cPCI-7252 PCB Layout

Figure 2-2: cPCI-7252 Layout

Installation 19
 LPCI-7250 PCB Layout

Figure 2-3: LPCI-7250 PCB Layout

20 Installation
 LPCIe-7250 PCB Layout

Figure 2-4: LPCIe-7250 PCB Layout

Installation 21
 2.3 Input Signal Jumper Setting
Note: This section is for PCI-7250, PCI-7251, LPCI-7250, and
LPCIe-7250 only.
There are 8 jumpers (JP1 to JP8) on the PCI-7250, PCI-7251,
LPCI-7250 and LPCIe-7250; each associated with one digital
input to configure that channel as either AC-Filtered or Non-AC-
Filtered. Digital input channels and corresponding jumpers are
listed in the table below

JUMPER INPUT SIGNAL

JP1 DI0
JP2 DI1
JP3 DI2
JP4 DI3
JP5 DI4
JP6 DI5
JP7 DI6
JP8 DI7
Table 2-1: Jumpers and DI Channels
The default setting for the input signal selection is Non-AC-Filter
(DC signal input), which is shown as below:
JP1

Non-AC-Filter AC-Filter
Input Signal Selection
(DC Signal) (AC Signal)
Jumper JP1 - JP8 2-3 1-2
Table 2-2: Input Signal Selection Jumper Settings

22 Installation
 2.4 Hardware Installation Outline

PCI Configuration
PCI cards (or CompactPCI cards) are equipped with plug and play
PCI controllers which can request base addresses and interrupts
according to the PCI standard. The system BIOS will assign the
system resources based on the PCI card configuration registers
and system parameters (which are set by the system BIOS). Inter-
rupt assignment and memory usage (I/O port locations) can only
be assigned by the system BIOS. These system resource assign-
ments are done on a board-by-board basis. It is not suggested to
assign the system resource by any other methods.

PCI Slot Selection

The PCI card can be inserted into any PCI slot without any config-
uration of the system resources. The CompactPCI card can also
be inserted into any CompactPCI I/O slot.

Installation Procedures
1. Turn off your computer
2. Turn off all accessories (printer, modem, monitor, etc.)
connected to your computer.
3. Remove the cover from your computer.
4. Setup jumpers on the PCI or CompactPCI card.
5. Select a 32-bit PCI slot. PCI slot are shorter than ISA or
EISA slots, and are usually white or ivory.
6. Before handling the PCI cards, discharge any static
buildup on your body by touching the metal case of the
computer. Hold the edge and do not touch the compo-
nents.
7. Position the board into the PCI slot you selected.
8. Secure the card in place at the rear panel of the system.

Installation 23
 2.5 Device Installation for Windows Systems
Once Windows Vista/XP/2003/2000 has started, the Plug and Play
functions of the Windows system will find and locate the new
NuDAQ/NuIPC card. If this is the first time a NuDAQ/NuIPC card
is installed in your Windows system, you will be prompted to input
the device information source. Please refer to the “Software Instal-
lation Guide” for installation procedures for the device drivers.

2.6 Connector Pin Assignments

PCI-7250/51 Pin Assignment

The PCI-7250 card comes equipped with a 37-pin D type connec-
tor (CN1) accessible from the rear of the card. The pin assignment
of the D type connector is shown in below.

NO0 11
NO0 20
20 NO3
COM0
COM0
22 NO3
21
21
33 COM 3
COM3
NC0
NC0
22
22
44 NC3
NO1
NO1 NC3
23
23
COM1 55 NO4
NO4
COM1 24
24
66 COM4
COM4
NC1
NC1 25
25
NO2 77 NO5
NO5
NO2
26
26
COM2
COM2 88 COM5
COM5
27
27
NC2
NC2 99 NO6
NO6
28
28
10
10 COM6
COM6
NO7
NO7
29
29
COM7
COM7 11
11 N/C
N/C
30
30
DI0 12
12 DI0
DI0_L
DI0_H
31
31
DI1
13
13 DI1
DI1_L
DI1_H
32
32
14
14 DI2
DI2_L
DI2
DI2_H 33
33
15
15
DI3
DI3_L
DI3
DI3_H 34
34
16
16 DI4
DI4_L
DI4
DI4_H 35
35
DI5 17
17 DI5
DI5_L
DI5_H 36
36
18 DI6
DI6_L
DI6
DI6_H 18 37
37
19
DI7
DI7_L
DI7
DI7_H 19

Figure 2-5: CN1 - D Type Connector

24 Installation
 Legend
Digital input low, channel n
Din:
(input signal Is not polarity sensitive)
NC n: Normal close pin of relay n
NO n: Normal open pin of relay n
COM n: Common pin of relay n
N/C: No connection
Table 2-3: CN1 - PCI-7250/51 Pin Assignment

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 cPCI-7252 Pin Assignment

Signal Pin Pin Signal

IGND 1 26 IGND
DI8 2 27 DI12
DI9 3 28 DI13
DI10 4 29 DI14
DI11 5 30 DI15
DI0L 6 31 DI4H
DI0H 7 32 DI4L
DI1L 8 33 DI5H
DI1H 9 34 DI5L
D2IL 10 35 DI6H
DI2H 11 36 DI6L
DI3L 12 37 DI7H
DI3H 13 38 DI7L
NO0 14 39 NO5
NO1 15 40 NO4
COM0 16 41 COM5
COM1 17 42 COM4
NC0 18 43 NC5
NC1 19 44 NC4
NO2 20 45 NO7
NO3 21 46 NO6
COM2 22 47 COM7
COM3 23 48 COM6
NC2 24 49 NC7
NC3 25 50 NC6

Table 2-4: CN1 - cPCI-7252 Pin Assignment

Legend
Din: Digital input channel n
IGND: Ground of DIn signals
DinH: Digital input channel n with positive polarity
DinL: Digital input channel n with negative polarity
NC n: Normal close pin of relay n
NO n: Normal open pin of relay n
COM n: Common pin of relay n

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 LPCI/LPCIe-7250 CN1 Pin Assignment

Signal Pin Pin Signal

NO0 1 26 NO4
COM0 2 27 COM4
NC0 3 28 NC4
NO1 4 29 NO5
COM1 5 30 COM5
NC1 6 31 NC5
NO2 7 32 NO6
COM2 8 33 COM6
NC2 9 34 NC6
NO3 10 35 NO7
COM3 11 36 COM7
NC3 12 37 NC7
N/C 13 38 N/C
N/C 14 39 N/C
N/C 15 40 N/C
N/C 16 41 N/C
N/C 17 42 N/C
IDI_0H 18 43 IDI_0L
IDI_1H 19 44 IDI_1L
IDI_2H 20 45 IDI_2L
IDI_3H 21 46 IDI_3L
IDI_4H 22 47 IDI_4L
IDI_5H 23 48 IDI_5L
IDI_6H 24 49 IDI_6L
IDI_7H 25 50 IDI_7L

Table 2-5: LPCI/LPCIe-7250 CN1 Pin Assignment

Legend
Din: Digital input channel n
IGND: Ground of DIn signals
DinH: Digital input channel n with positive polarity
DinL: Digital input channel n with negative polarity
NC n: Normal close pin of relay n
NO n: Normal open pin of relay n
COM n: Common pin of relay n

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 2.7 PCI-7250 and PCI-7251 Connection
There are 8-relay outputs and 8-isolation inputs on both the PCI-
7250 and PCI-7251. The PCI-7251 is used as an expansion for
the PCI-7250. The operations of the PCI-7251 are the same as
that of the PCI-7250. There can be at most 3 PCI-7251 expansion
boards to one PCI-7250. Therefore, the PCI-7250 can control up
to 32 relays and detect 32 input signals.

Figure 2-6: Connection between PCI-7250 and PCI-7251

28 Installation
3 Registers
Detailed descriptions of the registers are specified in this chapter.
This information is useful for programmers who wish to control the
card with low-level programming. However, we suggest users fully
understand the PCI interface before starting any low-level pro-
gramming. In addition, the contents of this chapter will also help
users understand how to use the software drivers to configure this
card.

3.1 PCI PnP Registers

This PCI card functions as a 32-bit PCI target device to any mas-
ter on the PCI bus. There are three types of registers: PCI Config-
uration Registers (PCR), Local Configuration Registers (LCR) and
725X registers.
The PCR, which is PCI-bus specification compliant, is initialized
and controlled by the Plug and Play (PnP) PCI BIOS. Users may
obtain more information on the PCI BIOS specification to better
understand the operation of the PCR. Please contact PCISIG to
acquire PCI interface specifications.
The PCI bus controller PCI-9050 is provided by PLX Technology
Inc. (www.plxtech.com). For more information about the LCR,
please visit PLX Technology’s web site to download relative infor-
mation. It is not necessary for users to fully understand the details
of the LCR if the software library provided is used. The PCI PnP
BIOS assigns the base address of the LCR. The assigned address
is located at an offset of 14h from the PCR.
The 725X registers are discussed in the next section. The base
address, which is also assigned by the PCI PnP BIOS, is located
at an offset of 18h from the PCR. Therefore, users can read the
address 18h from the PCR to obtain its base address by using the
BIOS function call. Do not attempt to modify the base address and
interrupt that have been assigned by the PCI PnP BIOS, it may
cause resource conflicts with your system.

Registers 29
 3.2 I/O Address Map
All 725X registers are 8 bits long. Users can access these regis-
ters using 8-bit I/O instructions. Using these registers will allow the
relays and status of the inputs to be controlled. The following table
shows the registers address map, including descriptions and their
offset addresses relative to the base address. If the PCI-7251
expansion boards are not installed, corresponding registers have
no significance.

Offset Write Read Board

0 Relay Output Output readback
PCI-7250
1 Not used Isolation Input
2 Relay Output Output readback
PCI-7251 #1
3 Not used Isolation Input
4 Relay Output Output readback
PCI-7251 #2
5 Not used Isolation Input
6 Relay Output Output readback
PCI-7251 #3
7 Not used Isolation Input
Table 3-1: PCI-7250 Address Map with PCI-7251 Installed

Offset Write Read Board

0 Relay Output Isolation Input
1 Not used Not used cPCI-7252
2 Not used Output readback
Table 3-2: cPCI-7252 Address Map

Offset Write Read Board

0 Relay Output Output readback LPCI-7250/
1 Not used Isolation Input LPCIe-7250
Table 3-3: LPCI/LPCIe-7250 Address Map

3.3 Relay Output and Readback Registers

There are 8 relays on each PCI-7250/7251, LPCI-7250, LPCIe-
7250, and cPCI-7252 board. Each relay is controlled by one bit in
the control register. Bit value ‘0’ means the relay is not energized.

30 Registers
 The normal open signal line is ‘open’. Bit value ‘1’ means the relay
is energized and the normal open signal line is now closed.
The initial bit values of the control register are all ‘0’ and the status
of the relay can be readback from the readback register. If the
relay is open, the corresponding bit value read is ‘0’. If the relay is
closed, the bit value read is ‘1’.

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Relay Output DO7 DO6 DO5 DO4 DO3 DO2 DO1 DO0
Output Readback RB7 RB6 RB5 RB4 RB3 RB2 RB1 RB0
Table 3-4: Data Format of Relay Output and Readback Status Registers

3.4 Isolation Input Registers

There are 8 isolated input channels on the PCI-7250 / 7251 board.
The status of the 8 channels can be read from the isolation input
register. Each bit corresponds to each channel. Bit value “1”
means input voltage is high and “0” means input voltage is low.

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Iso. Input DI7 DI6 DI5 DI4 DI3 DI2 DI1 DI0
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
Iso. Input DI15 DI14 DI13 DI12 DI11 DI10 DI9 DI8
Table 3-5: Relay Output
Note: Bits 8-15 are for cPCI-7252 only

Registers 31
32 Registers
4 Operation Theory
4.1 Using Relay Output
The PCI-7250/7251 contains two types of relays: Form C and
Form A. Relays R0 - R3 are form C relays, and R4 - R7 are plain
form A type. Note that the LPCI-7250, LPCIe-7250, and cPCI-
7252 contain Form C relays only. The differences between these
two types of relays are:
1. Form C Relay: (R0 - R3)

NO NO

COM COM
NC NC

Control Bit = High (1) Control Bit = Low (0)

Figure 4-1: Form C Relay

Form C type relays have three contacts: NC (Normal Close), NO

(Normal Open), and COM (Common). The COM post, located at
the middle, must make contact with either the NO post or NC post.
When the control bit is high (1), there is contact between the COM
post and NO post. If the control bit is low (0), there is contact
between the COM post and NC post.
In normal power-up and reset, the relay is in low status.

Operation Theory 33
 2. Form A Relay: (R4 - R7)

NO NO

COM
COM

Control Bit = High(1) Control Bit = Low(0)

Figure 4-2: Form A Relay

Form A relay only has two contacts: NO (Normal Open) and COM
(Common). The COM post can make contact either with the NO
post or not. When the control bit is high (1), the COM post and NO
post are contacted. If the control bit is low (0), the COM post and
NO post does not make contact.
In normal power-up and reset, the relay is in low status.
The relay output contacts are rated at a maximum of 0.5 at
120 VAC (resistive), 1 A 24 VDC, or 0.3 A 60 VDC. You should
reduce these ratings for inductive loads. For more information on
relay contact, please refer to the Appendix.

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 4.2 Using Isolated Input
The PCI-7250 (or PCI-7251) contains 8 identical opto-isolated
control input channels. The circuit diagram of the differential input
channel is shown below.

DInH 2.2k Ω

IF Ri
VIN
DInL PC-814
(opto-isolator)

Figure 4-3: PCI-7250 Differential Input Circuit

The digital input is first routed through a photo-coupler (PC-814),

which is shown in the following diagram.
The cPCI-7252 contains 16 identical opto-isolated control input
channels. The circuit diagram of the differential input signals of
channel number 0-7 are the same as of the PCI-7250. While the
input signals for channel numbers 8-15 are isolated inputs, the
connection is not polarity sensitive whether AC or DC voltage is
used.

DInH 1.2k Ω

IF Ri
VIN
IGND PC-814
(opto-isolator)

Figure 4-4: cPCI-7252 Isolated Input Circuit

Operation Theory 35
 The LPCI-7250 and LPCIe-7250 contain 8 identical opto-isolated
control input channels through PC3H4 photo-coupler. The circuit is
shown as the following diagram:

DInH 2.2k Ω

IF Ri
VIN
DInL PC3H4
(opto-isolator)

Figure 4-5: LPCI/LPCIe-7250 Differential Input Circuit

In addition, a single-pole filter with a time constant of about 5ms is

used to filter AC inputs passing through.
The normal input voltage range for an active high state is 3 to
24 VAC or DC. The normal input range can be extended by chang-
ing the resister (Ri) to limit the current (IF) through the PC-814
(opto-isolator to about 10 mA). The exact resister value to replace
the original resister Ri (1.2 KΩ) can be calculated by the following
formula.
Vin = IF x Ri
Pw = Vin x IF
For example, if the input voltage is 110V, then the Ri should be
replace by
Ri = 110 (V) / 0.01 (A) = 11 KΩ
Pw = 110 (V) X 0.01 (A) = 1.1 W

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 Appendix
Relay Contact Protection Circuits
The contacts are the most important elements of a relay construc-
tion, Contact performance conspicuously influenced by contact
material, and voltage and current values applied to the contacts.
Another important issue is contact protection; the right contact pro-
tection circuit can suppress the counter EMF to a low level. How-
ever, note that incorrect use will result in an adverse effect. Typical
contact protection circuits are given below:

RC Circuit
This circuit is suitable for DC applications. If the load is a timer,
leakage current flow through the RC circuit may cause faulty oper-
ation.
Contact

Inductive
R C Load

The circuit below is suitable for both DC and AC applications. If

the load is a relay or solenoid, the release time is lengthened.
Effective when connected to both contacts if the power supply volt-
age is 24V or 48V and the voltage cross the load is 100 to 200V.
Contact

R Inductive
Load
C

Appendix 37
 Device Selection:
As a guide in selecting R and C,
X R: 0.5 to 1Ω per 1V contact voltage
X C: 0.5 to 1μF per 1A contact current
Values vary depending on the properties of the capacitor C acting
to suppress the discharge the moment the contacts open. Resistor
R acts to limit the current when the power is turned on. Test to
confirm. Use a capacitor with a breakdown voltage of 200 to 300V.
Use AC type capacitors (non-polarized) for AC circuits.

Diode Circuit
This circuit is suitable for DC applications. The diode connected in
parallel causes the energy stored in the coil to flow to the coil in
the form of current and dissipates it as joule heat at the resistive
component of the inductive load. This circuit further delays the
release time compared to the RC circuit.
Contact

Diode Inductive
Load

Device Selection:
Use a diode with a reverse breakdown voltage of at least 10 times
the circuit voltage and a forward current at least as large as the
load current.

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 Diode & Zener diode Circuit
This circuit is also suitable for DC application. Effective when the
release time i in the diode circuit is too long.
Contact

Diode
Inductive
Load

Device Selection:
Use a zener diode with a zener voltage about the same as the
power supply voltage.

Varistor Circuit
This circuit is also suitable for both AC & DC applications. Using
the stable voltage characteristics of the varistor, this circuit pre-
vents excessively high voltages from being applied across the
contacts. This circuit also slightly delays the release time. Effective
when connected to both contacts if the power supply voltage is
24V or 48V and the voltage cross the load is 100 to 200V.
Contact

Diode
Inductive
Load

Appendix 39
40 Appendix