
PCI-1706U User Manual 4
1.4 Installation Guide
Before you install your PCI-1706U card, please make sure you have the following
necessary components:
PCI-1706U DA&C card
PCI-1706U User Manual
Driver software
Advantech DAQNavi SDK and drivers (included in the companion CD-ROM)
Wiring cables
PCL-10168-1, PCL-10168-2 (optional)
Wiring board
ADAM-3968 (optional)
Computer
Personal computer or workstation with a PCI-bus slot (running Windows 2000,
XP, Vista or Windows 7)
Some optional components are also available for enhanced operation: After you get
the necessary components and maybe some of the accessories for enhanced opera-
tion of your Multifunction card, you can then begin the installation procedures. Figure
1.1 on the next page provides a concise flow chart for a broad picture of the software
and hardware installation procedure:
Figure 1.1 Installation Flow Chart
1.5 Software Overview
Advantech offers a rich set of APIs, third-party driver supports and application soft-
ware to help fully utilize the functions of your PCI-1706U cards:
Device Drivers (on the companion CD-ROM)
DAQNavi SDK
1.5.1 Programming Choices for DA&C Cards
You may use Advantech application software such as Advantech Device Drivers. On
the other hand, advanced users may choose register-level programming, although it
is not recommended due to its laborious and time-consuming nature.
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