The Advantech PCI-1203/PCIE-1203 EtherCAT Master PCI Card user manual provides installation, hardware, software, programming and troubleshooting information.
This manual describes the Advantech PCI‑1203/PCIE‑1203 EtherCAT Master PCI card, a high‑performance motion controller for up to 64 axes. It covers safety instructions, warranty details, and regulatory compliance, then guides users through installation, hardware configuration, and system setup.
Key sections include hardware service and connector definitions, EtherCAT utility tools, a programming guide with Common Motion SDK usage, the generic motion API architecture, configuration file handling, motion state monitoring, detailed motion functions (point‑to‑point, interpolated, synchronized, etc.), DI/AI and DO/AO control, and extensive error‑code reference tables.
| Minimum motion communication time | 250 µs |
|---|---|
| I/O communication time | 200 µs |
| Maximum axes (PCI‑1203) | 32 |
| Maximum axes (PCIE‑1203/1203L) | 64 |
| Digital input channels | 1024 |
| Analog input channels | 128 |
| Logic input voltage (low) | 0 V–5 V max |
| Isolation protection voltage | 1 000 VDC |
It comes with a two‑year warranty from the date of purchase, provided the product has not been serviced by unauthorized personnel.
Yes. The manual instructs to disconnect the power before making any configuration changes to avoid damage.
The minimum motion communication time is 250 µs.
Error code 0x800000CE means "InvalidDirMode".