User manual
9 Chapter 1 
According to their specific functions or services, APIs can be categorized 
into several function groups:
• Analog Input Function Group
• Analog Output Function Group
• Digital Input/Output Function Group
• Counter Function Group
• Port Function Group (direct I/O)
• Event Function Group
For the usage and parameters of each function, please refer to the Func-
tion Overview chapter in the Device Drivers Manual.
Troubleshooting Device Drivers Error
Driver functions will return a status code when they are called to perform 
a certain task for the application. When a function returns a code that is 
not zero, it means the function has failed to perform its designated func-
tion. To troubleshoot the Device Drivers error, you can pass the error 
code to DRV_GetErrorMessage function to return the error message. 
Alternatively, you can refer to the Device Drivers Error Codes Appendix 
in the Device Drivers Manual for a detailed listing of Error Codes, Error 
IDs and Error Messages.
1.6 Accessories
Advantech offers a complete set of accessory products to support the 
PCI-1711U/UL card. These accessories include:
Wiring Cables
PCL-10168
The PCL-10168 cable is a 68-pin SCSI shielded cable for 
PCI-1711U/UL cards.
Wiring Boards
• ADAM-3968  68-pin DIN-rail SCSI Wiring Board 
• PCLD-8710  DIN-rail Wiring Board w/ CJC










