Measurement PCI-DAS64M216 User Manual

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PCI-DAS6013 and

PCI-DAS6014

Analog and Digital I/O

User's Guide

Document Revision 6, May, 2009

© Copyright 2009, Measurement Computing Corporation

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Table of Contents

Preface

About this User's Guide ....................................................................................................................... 7

What you will learn from this user's guide ......................................................................................................... 7

Conventions in this user's guide ........................................................................................................................................ 7

Where to find more information ......................................................................................................................... 7

Chapter 1

Introducing the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 ............................................................................... 8

Overview: PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 features ...................................................................................... 8

Software features ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 2

Installing the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 ................................................................................... 9

What comes with your PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 shipment? ............................................................... 9

Hardware .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Additional documentation ................................................................................................................................................. 9

Optional components ........................................................................................................................................................ 9

Unpacking the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 ........................................................................................... 10

Installing the software ...................................................................................................................................... 10

Installing the hardware ..................................................................................................................................... 10

Configuring the hardware ................................................................................................................................. 11

Differential input mode ....................................................................................................................................................11

Single-ended input mode .................................................................................................................................................11

Non-referenced single-ended input mode ........................................................................................................................11

Connecting the board for I/O operations .......................................................................................................... 12

Connectors, cables – main I/O connector .........................................................................................................................12

Pin out – main I/O connector ...........................................................................................................................................13

Field wiring and signal termination .................................................................................................................................16

Chapter 3

Functional Details ............................................................................................................................... 17

Basic architecture ............................................................................................................................................. 17

Auxiliary input & output interface ...................................................................................................................................17

DAQ signal timing............................................................................................................................................ 20

SCANCLK signal ............................................................................................................................................................20

A/D START TRIGGER signal ........................................................................................................................................20

A/D STOP TRIGGER signal ...........................................................................................................................................21

STARTSCAN signal ........................................................................................................................................................22

SSH signal .......................................................................................................................................................................22

A/D CONVERT signal ....................................................................................................................................................23

A/D PACER GATE signal ...............................................................................................................................................23

A/D EXTERNAL TIMEBASE signal .............................................................................................................................23

A/D STOP signal .............................................................................................................................................................24

Waveform generation timing signals (PCI-DAS6014 only) ............................................................................. 24

D/A START TRIGGER signal ........................................................................................................................................24

D/A CONVERT signal ....................................................................................................................................................25

D/A EXTERNAL TIMEBASE signal .............................................................................................................................26

General-purpose counter signal timing ............................................................................................................. 26

CTR1 CLK signal ............................................................................................................................................................26

CTR1 GATE signal .........................................................................................................................................................27

CTR1 OUT signal ............................................................................................................................................................27

CTR2 CLK signal ............................................................................................................................................................27

CTR2 GATE signal .........................................................................................................................................................28

CTR2 OUT signal ............................................................................................................................................................28

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Chapter 4

Calibrating the Board .......................................................................................................................... 29

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 29

Calibration theory ............................................................................................................................................. 29

Chapter 5

Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 31

Analog input ..................................................................................................................................................... 31

Accuracy ........................................................................................................................................................... 31

System throughput ...........................................................................................................................................................32

Settling time .....................................................................................................................................................................32

Parametrics ......................................................................................................................................................................33

Noise performance ...........................................................................................................................................................33

Analog output (PCI-DAS6014 only) ................................................................................................................ 33

Analog output pacing and triggering ................................................................................................................................34

Analog input / output calibration ...................................................................................................................... 34

Digital input / output ......................................................................................................................................... 35

Interrupts........................................................................................................................................................... 35

Counters ............................................................................................................................................................ 36

Configurable AUXIN<5:0>, AUXOUT<2:0> external trigger/clocks ............................................................. 37

Power consumption .......................................................................................................................................... 38

Environmental .................................................................................................................................................. 38

Mechanical ....................................................................................................................................................... 38

Main connector and pin out .............................................................................................................................. 38

8-channel differential mode pin out .................................................................................................................................39

16-channel single-ended mode pin out.............................................................................................................................40

Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................................................. 41

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About this User's Guide

What you will learn from this user's guide

This user's guide explains how to install, configure, and use the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 so that you
get the most out analog input, analog output and digital I/O features.

This user's guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support
resources that can also help you get the most out of these boards.

Conventions in this user's guide

For more information on …

Text presented in a box signifies additional information and helpful hints related to the subject matter you are
reading.

Caution! Shaded caution statements present information to help you avoid injuring yourself and others,

damaging your hardware, or losing your data.

Preface

< : > Angle brackets that enclose numbers separated by a colon signify a range of numbers, such as those assigned

to registers, bit settings, etc.

bold text Bold text is used for the names of objects on the screen, such as buttons, text boxes, and check boxes. For

example:

1. Insert the disk or CD and click the OK button.

italic text Italic text is used for the names of manuals and help topic titles, and to emphasize a word or phrase. For

example:
The InstaCal installation procedure is explained in the Quick Start Guide.
Never touch the exposed pins or circuit connections on the board.

Where to find more information

For additional information relevant to the operation of your hardware, refer to the Documents subdirectory
where you installed the MCC DAQ software (C:\Program Files\Measurement Computing\DAQ by default), or
search for your device on our website at www.mccdaq.com.

If you need to program at the register level in your application, refer to the STC Register Map for the PCI-
DAS6000 Series. This document is available at www.mccdaq.com/registermaps/RegMapSTC6000.pdf.

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Chapter 1

Introducing the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014

Overview: PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 features

This manual explains how to install and use the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 analog and digital I/O
boards.

These boards differ in that the PCI-DAS6014 has two digital-to-analog outputs, while the PCI-DAS6013 has no
digital-to-analog outputs.

Both boards provide up to 16 analog inputs. Each input can be individually configured as single-ended or
differential. The analog inputs have 16-bit resolution.

The boards' input ranges are bipolar-only. They have four ranges of ±10V, ±5V, ±500mV, and ±50mV. The
ranges are software-selectable.

The boards provide nine user-configurable trigger/clock/gate pins. They are available at a 100-pin I/O
connector. Six are configurable as inputs and three are configurable as outputs.

Interrupts can be generated by up to seven ADC sources on both boards, and by up to four DAC sources on the
PCI-DAS6014.

Each board contains an 82C54 counter chip, which consists of three 16-bit counters. Clock, gate, and output
signals from two of the three counters are available on the 100-pin I/O connector. The third counter is used
internally.

Software features

For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your PCI-DAS6013 and PCI­DAS6014, refer to the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your device. The Quick Start Guide is also available
in PDF at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf.

Check www.mccdaq.com/download.htm for the latest software version.

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PCI-DAS6013

PCI-DAS6014

C100HD50-x

C100MMS-x

Chapter 2

Installing the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014

What comes with your PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 shipment?

The following items are shipped with the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014.

Hardware

 PCI-DAS6013 or PCI-DAS6014 board

Additional documentation

In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the Quick Start Guide (available in PDF at

www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf). This booklet supplies a brief description of

the software you received with your PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 and information regarding installation of
that software. Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.

Optional components

If you ordered any of the following products with your board, they should be included with your shipment.

 Cables

 Signal termination and conditioning accessories

MCC provides signal termination products for use with the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014. Refer to the
"Field wiring, signal termination and conditioning" section on page 16 for a complete list of compatible
accessory products.

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Unpacking the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014

As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 from its packaging, ground yourself using a
wrist strap or by simply touching the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static
charge.

If any components are missing or damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by
phone, fax, or e-mail:

 Phone: [phone] and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
 Fax: [phone] to the attention of Tech Support
 Email: [e-mail]

Installing the software

Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the Measurement Computing Data
Acquisition Software CD. This booklet is available in PDF at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-

Quick-Start.pdf.

Installing the hardware

The PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 boards are completely plug-and-play. There are no switches or jumpers
to set on the board. Configuration is controlled by your system's BIOS. To install your board, follow the steps
below.

Install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board

The driver needed to run your board is installed with the MCC DAQ software. Therefore, you need to install the
MCC DAQ software before you install your board. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing
the software.

1. Turn your computer off, open it up, and insert your board into an available PCI slot.

2. Close your computer and turn it on.

If you are using an operating system with support for plug-and-play (such as Windows 2000 or Windows
XP), a dialog box pops up as the system loads indicating that new hardware has been detected. If the
information file for this board is not already loaded onto your PC, you will be prompted for the disk
containing this file. The MCC DAQ software contains this file. If required, insert the Measurement
Computing Data Acquisition Software CD and click OK.

3. To test your installation and configure your board, run the InstaCal utility installed in the previous section.

Refer to the Quick Start Guide that came with your board for information on how to initially set up and
load InstaCal.

Allow your computer to warm up for at least 15 minutes before acquiring data with these boards. The high
speed components used on these boards generate heat and it takes this amount of time for a board to reach
steady state if it has been powered off for a significant amount of time.

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Configuring the hardware

All hardware configuration options on the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 are software controlled. You can
select some of the configuration options using InstaCal, such as digital channel configuration (input or output).
Once selected, any program that uses the Universal Library initializes the hardware according to these
selections.

Following is an overview of the available hardware configuration options for this board. There is additional
general information regarding analog signal connection and configuration in the Guide to Signal Connections
(available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf).

Differential input mode

When all channels are configured for differential input mode, eight analog input channels are available. In this
mode, the input signal is measured with respect to the low input. The input signal is delivered through three
wires:

 The wire carrying the signal to be measured connects to CH# IN HI.
 The wire carrying the reference signal connects to CH# IN LO.
 The third wire is connected to LLGND.

Differential input mode is the preferred configuration for applications in noisy environments, or when the signal
source is referenced to a potential other than PC ground.

Single-ended input mode

When all channels are configured for single-ended input mode, 16 analog input channels are available. In this
mode, the input signal is referenced to the board’s signal ground (LLGND). The input signal is delivered
through two wires:

 The wire carrying the signal to be measured connects to CH# IN HI.
 The other wire is connected to LLGND.

Non-referenced single-ended input mode

This mode is a compromise between differential and single-ended modes. It offers some of the advantages of
each mode. With non-referenced single-ended mode, you can still get noise rejection, but not the limited
number of channels resulting from a fully differential configuration. A possible downside is that the external
reference input must be the same for every channel. It is equivalent to configuring the inputs for differential
mode, tying all of the low inputs together, and using that node as the reference input.

When configured for non-referenced single-ended input mode, 16 analog input channels are available. In this
mode, each input signal is referenced to a common reference signal (AISENSE), and not to the board’s ground.
The input signal is delivered through three wires:

 The wire carrying the signal to measure connects to CH# IN HI.
 The wire carrying the reference signal connects to AISENSE.
 The third wire is connected to LLGND.

This mode is useful when the application calls for differential input mode, but the limitation on channel count
prevents it.

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Connector type

Shielded, SCSI 100-pin D-type

Compatible cables

C100HD50-x unshielded ribbon cable. x = 3 or 6 feet. (see Figure 1)
C100MMS-x cable shielded round cable. x = 1, 2, or 3 meters (see Figure 2)

Compatible accessory products
(with the C100HD50-x cable)

ISO-RACK16/P
ISO-DA02/P (PCI-DA6014 only)
BNC-16SE
BNC-16DI
CIO-MINI50
CIO-TERM100
SCB-50

Compatible accessory products
(with the C100MMS-x cable)

SCB-100

Connecting the board for I/O operations

Connectors, cables – main I/O connector

The table below lists the board connectors, applicable cables, and compatible accessory products for the PCI­DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014.

Board connectors, cables, and accessory equipment

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Pin out – main I/O
connector

8-channel differential mode

* Not available on the
PCI-DAS6013

Signal Name

Pin Pin

Signal Name

GND

100

50

GND

CTR2 OUT

99

49

AUXIN5 / A/D PACER GATE

CTR2 GATE

98

48

AUXIN4 / D/A START TRIGGER

CTR2 CLK

97

47

AUXIN3 / D/A UPDATE

GND

96

46

AUXIN2 / A/D STOP TRIGGER

CTR1 OUT

95

45

AUXIN1 / A/D START TRIGGER

CTR1 GATE

94

44

n/c

CTR1 CLK

93

43

AUXIN0 / A/D CONVERT

DIO7

92

42

AUXOUT2 / SCANCLK

DIO6

91

41

AUXOUT1 / A/D PACER OUT

DIO5

90

40

AUXOUT0 / D/A PACER OUT

DIO4

89

39

PC +5 V

DIO3

88

38

D/A OUT1*

DIO2

87

37

D/A GND*

DIO1

86

36

D/A OUT 0*

DIO0

85

35

AISENSE

n/c

84

34

n/c

n/c

83

33

n/c

n/c

82

32

n/c

n/c

81

31

n/c

n/c

80

30

n/c

n/c

79

29

n/c

n/c

78

28

n/c

n/c

77

27

n/c

n/c

76

26

n/c

n/c

75

25

n/c

n/c

74

24

n/c

n/c

73

23

n/c

n/c

72

22

n/c

n/c

71

21

n/c

n/c

70

20

n/c

n/c

69

19

n/c

n/c

68

18

LLGND

n/c

67

17

CH7 IN LO

n/c

66

16

CH7 IN HI

n/c

65

15

CH6 IN LO

n/c

64

14

CH6 IN HI

n/c

63

13

CH5 IN LO

n/c

62

12

CH5 IN HI

n/c

61

11

CH4 IN LO

n/c

60

10

CH4 IN HI

n/c

59

9

CH3 IN LO

n/c

58

8

CH3 IN HI

n/c

57

7

CH2 IN LO

n/c

56

6

CH2 IN HI

n/c

55

5

CH1 IN LO

n/c

54

4

CH1 IN HI

n/c

53

3

CH0 IN LO

n/c

52

2

CH0 IN HI

n/c

51

1

LLGND

PCI slot ↓

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