Downloads / DCX-PCI 100 Series
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Below are links to all online support resources for the DCX-PCI 100 Series motion controllers, grouped into the following categories:
Note: Some PMC Product Manuals have been compressed into ZIP files and may require passwords to unzip them. Use this convenient online form to request a password, or call us at +1-760-930-0101.
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| DCX-PCI 100 |
DCX-PCI100 Series User Manual (includes MCCL Command Reference) |
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Rev 1.0c
(3.3MB)
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| All PMC Products |
Designing for EMC - Installation Guidelines for Electromagnetic Compatibility |
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Rev 1.1
(393KB)
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Motion Control API
Reference Manual |
C/C++, Pascal, LabVIEW and Visual Basic programmer's Reference Manual in PDF format. This is the complete, printable reference of functions, constants, data structures and error codes for the Motion Control API (MCAPI). 270 Pages. |
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Rev 3.4
(1.28MB)
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Motion Control API
Quick Reference |
Condensed summary of functions, constants, data structures, and error codes for the Motion Control API (MCAPI). Use as an electronic guide or print it out as a convenient desktop reference. 2 pagpci30032aes. |
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Rev 3.2
(44KB)
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Motion VI Library
Reference Manual |
The complete, printable reference for our Library of custom Virtual Instruments for LabVIEW programmers. |
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Rev 2.1
(1.9MB)
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Motion Control API
for 32-bit Windows |
Motion Control API for 32-bit Windows installation. Comprehensive API (Application Programming Interface) including a full suite of programming libraries (DLL's), drivers, help files, sample programs with source code, and utilities for C/C++, .NET, Pascal, Python, LabVIEW and Visual Basic programmers. Supports Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7. Includes support for 32-bit Windows programs. Compatible with: MultiFlex PCI Series, MultiFlex Ethernet Series, DCX-PCI300, DCX-PCI100. |
readme.txt |
Ver 4.5.1
(6.61MB)
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Motion Control API
for 64-bit Windows |
Motion Control API for 64-bit Windows installation. Comprehensive API (Application Programming Interface) including a full suite of programming libraries (DLL's), drivers, help files, sample programs with source code, and utilities for C/C++, .NET, Pascal, Python, LabVIEW and Visual Basic programmers. Supports Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7. Includes support for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows programs. Compatible with: MultiFlex PCI Series, MultiFlex Ethernet Series, DCX-PCI300, DCX-PCI100. |
readme.txt |
Ver 4.5.1
(11.26MB)
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Motion Control API
Windows Help file |
C/C++, Pascal and Visual Basic programmer's Reference in WinHelp online file format. Includes functions, constants, data structures, error codes and programming examples for the Motion Control API (MCAPI). Note: This file is also included as part of the Motion Contol API download (above). |
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Ver 4.1
(477KB)
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| Motion Integrator |
PMC's Motion Integrator™ is a suite of visual and intuitive Windows application programs designed to help users easily connect, configure, tune and troubleshoot PMC's motion controllers. Includes PMC's Servo Tuning and motion plotting program (also listed separately below.) See the readme.txt file for a complete list of recent enhancements. Compatible with: All controllers (except VME). |
readme.txt |
Ver 1.5.0
(7.21MB)
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| Servo Tuning |
PMC's Servo Tuning program (included in the Motion Integrator Suite listed above), is a graphical tool to help users quickly tune their servo motors. Allows configuration of servo and axis settings while displaying real-time plots of actual motion trajectory, optimal trajectory, torque and position error. Includes support for gantry configurations. Compatible with: All controllers (except VME). |
readme.txt |
Ver 1.5.0
(7.21MB)
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| Motion VI Library |
A library of custom VI functions for motion control programming in National Instruments' LabVIEW graphical programming environments, for versions 6.1 and higher. See the readme.txt file for a complete list of recent enhancements. Compatible with: All controllers (except VME). |
readme.txt |
Ver 2.2.1
(2.9MB)
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| Motion VI Library |
A library of custom VI functions for older versions of National Instruments' LabVIEW graphical programming environments, from version 5.0. Compatible with: All controllers (except VME). |
readme.txt |
Ver 2.1.0
(5.5MB)
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| Flash Wizard |
PMC's Flash Wizard™ greatly simplifies firmware upgrades on all of PMC's Motion Controllers that use Flash memory technology for firmware storage. Makes customer firmware upgrades a snap! See the readme.txt file for a list of recent enhancements. Compatible with: MultiFlex PCI Series, MultiFlex Ethernet Series, DCX-PCI300, DCX-PCI100, DCX-AT300, DCX-AT200, DC2-STN. |
readme.txt |
Ver 2.3.0
(1.1MB)
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Motion Control API
for Linux |
Tarball containing Motion Control API operating system drivers, programming libraries (DLL's), sample programs with source code, and utilities for 32-bit and 64-bit LINUX operating systems (kernel 2.4 or above, tested with popular distros including Fedora, Redhat, SUSE, Ubuntu...). Compatible with: MultiFlex PCI Series, MultiFlex Ethernet Series, DCX-PCI300, DCX-PCI100. |
readme.txt |
Ver 4.5.1
(3.12MB)
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 TechNOTES are concise technical support documents that provide clarification, additional information, corrective action or tips about a specific technical issue or topic related to our motion controllers.
See Tech Notes for all products
TN1064 (PDF 70KB): Programming Support for the .NET Platform on Windows (May 4, 2005)
TN1063 (PDF 72KB): Using the Event Log to Diagnose MCAPI Startup Problems (May 4, 2005)
TN1062a (PDF 34KB): Motion Control API Version 2.23 and Windows XP (November 10, 2005)
TN1059 (PDF 158KB): DCX-PCI100 Controller Initialization (November 4, 2004)
TN1058 (PDF 38KB): User Units (Scaling) - Configuring and Programming (November 4, 2004)
TN1056 (PDF 35KB): Incorporating a PMC Installation into a Custom Install (July 23, 2004)
TN1054 (PDF 44KB): Registry Keys Used for Ram-Based Firmware (Apr. 27, 2004)
TN1053 (PDF 135KB): Multiple "Insert Disk" Prompts During Windows 98 Install (Mar 3, 2004)
TN1052 (PDF 120KB): Migrating to MCAPI 3.4.1 or Later on Windows 98/Me (Nov 20, 2003)
TN1051 (PDF 113KB): LabVIEW Motion VI Library Sample Motor Settings (July 31, 2003)
TN1050 (PDF 41KB): Migrating MC110 servo applications to the PCI bus (June 13, 2003)
TN1049 (PDF 32KB): Legacy ISA motion controller installation for Windows XP\2000\98 (May 21, 2003)
TN1048 (PDF 31KB): Using the Motion Control API with National Instruments LabWindows (May 9, 2003)
TN1047 (PDF 25KB): Data Acquisition with the DCX-PCI100 and DCX-MC500 (Mar. 18, 2003)
TN1045 (PDF 30KB): Default Settings for Thorlabs Motorized Actuators (Jan. 2, 2003)
TN1044 (PDF 31KB): Memory Shadowing Conflicts with ISA-Bus Controllers (June 24, 2002)
TN1043 (PDF 30KB): Unable to Open Controller: Driver Is Out of Handles (June 24, 2002)
TN1042 (PDF 41KB): Re-Enabling Plug-and-Play (May. 30, 2002)
TN1041 (PDF 30KB): Using Windows' System Information Tool for Trouble-Shooting (May. 30, 2002)
TN1040 (PDF 41KB): Installing the Motion VI Library 2.0a with LabVIEW 6.x (Apr. 2, 2002)
TN1037a: Converting from DCX-PC100 (ISA) to DCX-PCI100 (PCI) (see TN1050) (Sep. 21, 2001)
TN1035 (PDF 26KB): Record Alignment in Delphi 5.0 (June 12, 2001)
TN1034 (PDF 30KB): Default settings for Ealing Encoder Drivers (June 8, 2001)
TN1032 (PDF 31KB): Memory conflicts - excluding DCX memory from available PC resources (Oct. 6, 2000)
TN1030 (PDF 40KB): Where Have All the Floppies Gone... (Apr. 27, 2000)
TN1029 (PDF 29KB): Using Output Text Commands with the Windows WinControl Utility (June 20, 1999)
TN1028 (PDF 27KB): Velocity Mode motion and the DCX-MC100 and DCX-MC110 (June 9, 1999)
TN1027 (PDF 52KB): Accessing Analog Input Channels from LabVIEW Controller (Apr. 19, 1999)
TN1025 (PDF 35KB): Interfacing to MCCL Macros from Windows Programs (Apr. 9, 1999)
TN1024 (PDF 29KB): Outputting ASCII text messages (Mar. 23, 1999)
TN1023 (PDF 30KB): Industrial Joystick Manufacturers (Mar. 9, 1999)
TN1022 (PDF 31KB): DCX-MC110 modifications for 24V motors (Feb. 23, 1999)
TN1021 (PDF 28KB): Motion Control API 2.0 Programs Refuse to Load (Jan. 13, 1999)
TN1016 (PDF 30KB): IEEE 488 Communications with the National Instruments GPIB Adapter (Sept. 9, 1998)
TN1015 (PDF 27KB): Year 2000 Compliance (Y2K) of PMC Products and Software (Aug. 25, 1998)
TN1014 (PDF 32KB): LabVIEW MCWaitForStop VI Fails to Wait for Motor Stop (Aug. 24, 1998)
TN1013 (PDF 30KB): Porting Legacy MS-DOS Motion Applications to Windows NT (Aug. 18, 1998)
TN1012 (PDF 32KB): Stepper Motor Moves in One Direction Only (Aug. 18, 1998)
TN1011 (PDF 27KB): Linking Borland C/C++ Projects with MCAPI 2.0 (Aug. 17, 1998)
TN1010 (PDF 37KB): Installing PC Joystick Drivers in Windows NT (Aug. 17, 1998)
TN1009 (PDF 31KB): DCX-MC110 / DCX-MC210 Wiring for Oriel Encoder Mikes (Aug. 6, 1998)
TN1008 (PDF 27KB): DCX-MC110 / DCX-MC210 Wiring for Ealing Encoder Drivers (Aug. 6, 1998)
TN1007 (PDF 45KB): How To Use Syntax Highlighting with Microsoft's Developer Studio (July 29, 1998)
TN1006 (PDF 26KB): Accessing the Motion Control API from FoxPro (July 23, 1998)
TN1004 (PDF 29KB): Using MCDecodeStatus() to Decode Controller Status Words (June 30, 1998)
See Tech Notes for all products
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Programming
Brochure |
Summary of software and programming options for PMC's motion controllers. |
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(188KB)
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DCX-PCI 100
Data Sheet |
Features & specifications for the DCX-PCI100 motion controller. |
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(114KB)
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Product
Selection Guide |
Chart comparing the main features of all PMC motion controllers. |
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(44KB)
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PMC Corporate
Brochure |
Brief introduction to PMC, our Mission, our Applications and our Products. |
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(359KB)
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| Motion CD |
Our Motion CD is a hard-copy source for software, documentation and support resources for all of PMC's Motion Control Cards. |
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Online
Bookstore |
PMC's motion control bookstore, in association with Amazon.com, makes it easy to locate and purchase technical books online! We've selected a few titles for you to take a look at, or click on the amazon.com icon at the right to search Amazon.com |
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