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Advantech PCI-1203/PCIE-1203 EtherCAT Master PCI Card User Manual
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.
Advantech PCI-1203 specifications
| Motion latency | 500 µs |
|---|---|
| I/O latency | 200 µs |
| Digital input ports | 128 ports (128 bytes) |
| Digital output ports | 128 ports (128 bytes) |
| Analog input channels | 128 channels (256 bytes) |
| Analog output channels | 128 channels (256 bytes) |
| Input voltage logic low | 0–5 V (max) |
| Input voltage logic high | 1–6 V (min, 24 V max) |
| Input resistance | 8.4 kΩ |
| Input delay time | 150 µs |
| Isolation protection (input) | 1,000 VDC |
| Output type | Sink, 12–24 VDC |
| Sink current per channel (23 °C) | 300 mA |
| Sink current per channel (60 °C) | 200 mA |
| Switching frequency | 30 kHz @ 24 VDC |
| Surge protection | 10 kV |
Source: Advantech PCI-1203 EtherCAT Master PCI Card User Manual
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Questions answered in these manuals
What warranty does Advantech provide for the PCI-1203?
Advantech offers a two‑year product warranty from the date of purchase, excluding products serviced by unauthorized personnel.
From: Advantech PCI-1203 EtherCAT Master PCI Card User Manual
How many digital input ports does the PCI-1203 support?
The card provides 128 digital input ports (128 bytes).
From: Advantech PCI-1203 EtherCAT Master PCI Card User Manual
What warranty does the PCI‑1203/PCIE‑1203 card have?
It comes with a two‑year warranty from the date of purchase, provided the product has not been serviced by unauthorized personnel.
From: Advantech PCI-1203/PCIE-1203 EtherCAT Master PCI Card User Manual
Should the device be powered off before changing any configuration?
Yes. The manual instructs to disconnect the power before making any configuration changes to avoid damage.
From: Advantech PCI-1203/PCIE-1203 EtherCAT Master PCI Card User Manual