Measurement DBK206 User Manual

DBK206 P4-to-P1/P2/P3 Adapter Board

For Analog I/O, Digital I/O, & Pulse/Frequency

Overview …… 1
Connections …… 1

Note:

DBK206 provides: P1, P2, and P3 connectors and corresponding screw-terminal blocks
for use with DaqBook/2000 Series Devices, DaqBoard/2000 Series Boards,
and cPCI DaqBoard/2000c Series Boards.

This product is not used for LogBook applications.

Reference Notes:

In regard to calculating system power requirements refer to the DBK Basics section.
Chapter 2 includes pinouts for P1, P2, P3, and P4. Refer to pinouts applicable to your

system, as needed.

For a quick comparison of all DBK200 Series boards, refer to the DBK200 Series Matrix.

The matrix is located just before the DBK200 section.

Refer to the DaqBoard/2000 Series and cPCI DaqBoard/2000c Series User’s Manual

(p/n 1033-0901) or the DaqBook/2000 Series User’s Manual (p/n 1103-0901)
for information pertaining to those products, as needed.

Overview

DaqBoard/2000 Series and cPCI DaqBoard/2000c Series boards communicate [external from the host PC]
through a 100-pin P4 connector. The DBK206 provides a P1, P2, and P3 connector and corresponding
screw-terminal blocks. P1 is used for ANALOG I/O, P2 for DIGITAL I/O, and P3 for
PULSE/FREQUENCY (Digital and Counter/Timer) I/O.

Note: The P1, P2, and P3 connectors discussed in association with DaqBook/2000 Series devices

Connections

The DBK206 is suitable for both analog and digital expansion. Signal connection to a DaqBook/2000
Series device, DaqBoard/2000 Series board, or to a cPCI DaqBoard/2000c Series board can be made as
follows:

DBK206, P4-to-P1/P2/P3 Adapter with Screw-Terminals

DaqBoard/2000 Series boards and cPCI DaqBoard/2000c Series boards are subset connectors of the
100-pin P4 connector that is located on those boards. Chapter System Connections and Pinouts,
includes pinouts for P1, P2, P3, and P4.

• With cables connected to P1, P2, and P3 connectors, as applicable.

• With signal wires connected to the appropriate screw-terminal blocks (TB1 through TB12).

Note that the DBK206 board’s silkscreen clearly identifies all screw terminals.

• With a combination of the above two methods.

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Regardless of which method is used, the DBK206 connects to the 100-pin P4 connector of a
DaqBook/2000 Series device, DaqBoard/2000 Series board, or a cPCI DaqBoard/2000c Series board. The
connection is made via a CA-195 cable. Note that DBK206 contains mounting holes that allow the board
to be secured inside a user-provided enclosure (not shown).

CAUTION

Turn off power to the host PC and externally connected equipment prior to connecting
cables or signal lines to the DBK. Electric shock or damage to equipment can result
even under low-voltage conditions.

Take ESD precautions (packaging, proper handling, grounded wrist strap, etc.)
Use care to avoid touching board surfaces and onboard components. Only handle

boards by their edges (or ORBs, if applicable). Ensure boards do not come into contact
with foreign elements such as oils, water, and industrial particulate.

Do not confuse connectors. Ensure that you only connect P1 I/Os to P1,
P2 I/Os to P2, and P3 I/Os to P3. Improper connection may result in equipment
damage.

The illustrations and actual board silkscreen are the only references you should need to make proper
connections.

A list of connection tips follows:

1. Ensure power is removed from the device(s) to be connected.

2. Observe ESD precautions when handling the board and making connections.

3. Do not make redundant connections. For example, for ANALOG IN you can use the P1

(DB37) connector or Terminal Blocks TB9 through TB12. You would not use both sets of
ANALOG IN connectors.

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Example of a DBK206 Connected to Analog and Digital DBK Cards

Through P1 and P2, Respectively

Be sure to align the P4 orientation indicators () prior to mating the P4 connectors.

4. The DBK206 100-pin P4 connector connects to the DaqBoard/2000 Series P4 connector via a

CA-195 Cable.

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