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Below are links to all online support resources for the DCX-PCI 300 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 online form to request a password, or call us at 1-760-930-0101.

Product Manuals
Controller
Models
Description Password Download
File
DCX-PCI 300 DCX-PCI300 Series User Manual Get
password
PDF document
Rev 1.2b
(2.07MB)

DCX-PCI 300 Introduction and Installation Manual Get
password
PDF document
Rev 1.2d
(1.59MB)

DCX-PCI 300 MCCL Command Reference Get
password
PDF document
Rev 2.1
(1.69MB)

DCX-PCI 300 Quick Start Guide PDF document
Rev 1.0
(616KB)

All PMC Products Designing for EMC - Installation guidelines and recommendations for electromagnetic compatibility PDF document
Rev 1.0
(514KB)


Software Manuals
Description Download
File
Motion Control API
Reference Manual
C/C++, Pascal 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. PDF document
Rev 3.4
(1.28MB)

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 pages. PDF document
Rev 3.2
(44KB)

Motion VI Library
Reference Manual
The complete, printable reference for our Library of custom Virtual Instruments for LabVIEW and BridgeVIEW programmers. PDF document
Rev 2.1
(1.9MB)


Software & Drivers for Windows
Description Instructions Download
File
Motion Control API
for Windows
Comprehensive 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++, Pascal, LabVIEW and Visual Basic programmers. Includes support for 64 bit Windows, 64-bit Linux, and Windows .NET. Compatible with Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista. Compatible with: MultiFlex PCI 1000 Series, MultiFlex ETH 1000 Series, DCX-PCI300, DCX-PCI100. readme.txt Ver 4.05
(9.04MB)

Motion Control API
for 64-bit Windows
Motion Control API for 64-bit Windows installation. Provides the same content as the Motion Control API for 32 bit Windows installation listed above. Compatible with: MultiFlex PCI 1000 Series, MultiFlex ETH 1000 Series, DCX-PCI300, DCX-PCI100. readme.txt Ver 4.05
(10.59MB)

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). Ver 4.0
(468KB)

Motion Control API
for Windows
Previously released version of the Motion Control API. Added driver support for interrupt-based communication with plug & play PCI-bus controllers. For Windows 98/NT/2000/XP. Compatible with: MultiFlex PCI 1000 Series, MultiFlex ETH 1000 Series, DCX-PCI300, DCX-PCI100. readme.txt Ver 3.5.2
(7.48MB)

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 1.4.1
(6.35MB)

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 1.4.1
(6.35MB)

Motion VI Library A library of custom VI functions for motion control programming in National Instruments' LabVIEW and BridgeVIEW graphical programming environments. See the readme.txt file for a complete list of recent enhancements. Compatible with: All controllers (except VME). readme.txt Ver 2.1.0
(5.37MB)

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 1000 Series, MultiFlex ETH 1000 Series, DCX-PCI300, DCX-PCI100, DCX-AT300, DCX-AT200, DC2-STN. readme.txt Ver 2.1.1
(3.72MB)

Tuning Assistant PMC's Tuning Assistant™ is a powerful auto-tuning program for analog servo systems. Requires Windows Me/98/NT/2000/XP. The included online help file provides documentation for both velocity and torque mode auto-tuning. Compatible with: MultiFlex PCI 1000 Series, MultiFlex ETH 1000 Series, DCX-PCI300, DCX-AT300, DCX-AT200. readme.txt Ver 1.2.3
(11.63MB)

Tuning Assistant
Windows Help file
Complete online reference for the Tuning Assistant in WinHelp file format. Note: This file is also included as part of the Tuning Assistant download (above). Ver 1.2
(928KB)


Linux Drivers
Description Instructions Download
File
Motion Control API
for Linux
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 1000 Series, MultiFlex ETH 1000 Series, DCX-PCI300, DCX-PCI100. readme.txt Ver 4.05
(2.71MB)


Firmware
Controller
Model
Description Instructions Download
File
DCX-PCI 300 Firmware for the DCX-PCI300 motion controller. The Flash Wizard is required to install this upgrade. readme.txt Ver 3.2a
(345KB)

DCX-PCI 300 Previously released firmware for the DCX-PCI300 motion controller. The Flash Wizard is required to install this upgrade. readme.txt Ver 2.2b
(339KB)


Accessories
Controller
Model
Description Link To
DCX-PCI300 Full description and specifications for DCX-PCI300 Series cables Cables

DCX-PCI300 Full description and specifications for DCX-PCI300 Series wiring interconnection boards Interconnection
Boards


Literature
Description Download
File
Programming
Brochure
Summary of software and programming options for PMC's motion controllers. PDF document
(188KB)

DCX-PCI 300
Brochure
Detailed description of features & specifications for the DCX-PCI 300 motion controller. PDF document
(257KB)

DCX-PCI 300
Dual-Module
Data Sheet
Side-by-side comparison of specifications for Single-Axis vs. Dual-Axis servo and stepper control modules for the DCX-PCI300 motion controller. PDF document
(9KB)

Product
Selection Guide
Chart comparing the main features of all PMC motion controllers. PDF document
(44KB)

PMC Corporate
Brochure
Brief introduction to PMC, our Mission, our Applications and our Products. PDF document
(359KB)