Measurement PCM-DAC08 User Manual

PCIM-DAS16JR/16

Analog & Digital I/O Board

User's Guide

Document Revision 3, May, 2006

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Table of Contents

Preface

About this User's Guide ......................................................................................................................vi

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

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

Where to find more information........................................................................................................................vi

Chapter 1

Introducing the PCIM-DAS16JR/16 .................................................................................................1-1

Overview: PCIM-DAS16JR/16 features ........................................................................................................ 1-1

Software features............................................................................................................................................ 1-1

Chapter 2

Installing the PCIM-DAS16JR/16 ..................................................................................................... 2-1

What comes with your PCIM-DAS16JR/16 shipment? ................................................................................. 2-1

Hardware ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1

Additional documentation.............................................................................................................................................. 2-1

Optional components ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-2

Unpacking the PCIM-DAS16JR/16................................................................................................................ 2-2

Installing the software .................................................................................................................................... 2-2

Default hardware configuration...................................................................................................................... 2-2

Channel mode switch..................................................................................................................................................... 2-3

A/D trigger edge jumper................................................................................................................................................ 2-4

Clock frequency jumper................................................................................................................................................. 2-4

Installing the PCIM-DAS16JR/16.................................................................................................................. 2-5

Connecting the board for I/O operations ........................................................................................................ 2-5

Connectors, cables – main I/O connector....................................................................................................................... 2-5

Pin out – main I/O connector ......................................................................................................................................... 2-6

Cabling........................................................................................................................................................................... 2-6

Field wiring, signal termination, and signal conditioning.............................................................................................. 2-7

Chapter 3

Programming and Developing Applications .................................................................................. 3-1

Programming languages ................................................................................................................................. 3-1

Packaged applications programs..................................................................................................................... 3-1

Register-level programming ........................................................................................................................... 3-1

Chapter 4

Functional Details ............................................................................................................................. 4-1

Analog inputs.................................................................................................................................................. 4-2

Burst mode..................................................................................................................................................................... 4-2

Digital I/O....................................................................................................................................................... 4-3

Counter/timer I/O ........................................................................................................................................... 4-3

Chapter 5

Calibrating the PCIM-DAS16JR/16 .................................................................................................. 5-1

Calibrating the A/D & D/A converters........................................................................................................... 5-1

Required equipment.......................................................................................................................................................5-1

Chapter 6

Specifications.................................................................................................................................... 6-1

Power consumption ........................................................................................................................................ 6-1

Analog input ................................................................................................................................................... 6-1

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Accuracy........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-2

Analog input drift........................................................................................................................................................... 6-2

Noise performance......................................................................................................................................................... 6-2

Settling time................................................................................................................................................................... 6-3

Digital input / output....................................................................................................................................... 6-3

Main connector .............................................................................................................................................................. 6-3

Counter ........................................................................................................................................................... 6-4

Environmental ................................................................................................................................................ 6-4

Mechanical ..................................................................................................................................................... 6-4

Main connector and pin out............................................................................................................................ 6-4

8-channel differential mode pin out ............................................................................................................................... 6-5

16-channel single-ended mode pin out........................................................................................................................... 6-5

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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 PCIM-DAS16JR/16 so that you get the most
out of its analog, digital, and counter I/O features.

This user's guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support
resources.

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 informati on

Additional information about USB-201 hardware is available on our website at www.mccdaq.com. You can
also contact Measurement Computi ng Corporation with specific questions.

 Knowledgebase: kb.mccdaq.com
 Phone: [phone] and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support
 Fax: [phone] to the attention of Tech Support
 Email:

[e-mail]

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Chapter 1

Introducing the PCIM-DAS16JR/16

Overview: PCIM-DAS16JR/16 features

This manual explains how to install and use the PCIM-DAS16JR/16 board. The PCIM-DAS16JR/16 is a
multifunction measurement and control board designed to operate in computers with PCI accessory slots. This
board can be used for applications such as data acquisition, system timing, and industrial process control.

The PCIM-DAS16JR/16 provides the following features:

! Eight differential or 16 single-ended analog inputs
! 16-bit A/D resolution
! 100 kHz sample rate
! Eight TTL-compatible digital I/O channels
! Three 16-bit down counters
! 37-pin high density I/O connector
! Universal PCI bus (3.3V/5V 32-bit 33 MHz)

The analog input mode is switch-selectable for eight differential or 16 single-ended analog inputs. Analog input
ranges are selectable with software as bipolar or unipolar. Bipolar input ranges are ±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V and
±1.25V. Unipolar input ranges are 0 to 10V, 0 to 5V, 0 to 2.5V and 0 to 1.25V.

The PCIM-DAS16JR/16 board is equipped with an 82C54 counter chip. This chip contains three 16-bit down
counters that provide clock, gate, and output connections.

Software features

For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your PCIM-DAS16JR/16, 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
under less commonly used operating systems.

for the latest software version or versions of the software supported

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Installing the PCIM-DAS16JR/16

What comes with your PCIM-DAS16JR/16 shipment?

The following items are shipped with the PCIM-DAS16JR/16.

Hardware

! PCIM-DAS16JR/16

Chapter 2

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

the software you received with your PCIM-DAS16JR/16 and information regarding installation of that software.
Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.

2-1

). This booklet supplies a brief description of