PCI-DAS08
Analog input and Digital I/O
User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Preface
About this User's Guide .......................................................................................................................v
What you will learn from this user's guide.........................................................................................................v
Conventions in this user's guide .........................................................................................................................v
Where to find more information........................................................................................................................vi
Chapter 1
Introducing the PCI-DAS08 .............................................................................................................. 1-1
Overview: PCI-DAS08 features ..................................................................................................................... 1-1
Software features............................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Chapter 2
Installing the PCI-DAS08 .................................................................................................................. 2-1
What comes with your shipment? .................................................................................................................. 2-1
Hardware ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Software......................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Documentation............................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Optional components ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Unpacking the board ...................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Installing the software .................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Installing the hardware ................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Configuring the hardware............................................................................................................................... 2-3
Connecting the board for I/O operations ........................................................................................................ 2-4
Connectors, cables – main I/O connector ...................................................................................................................... 2-4
Field wiring, signal termination and signal conditioning............................................................................................... 2-5
Chapter 3
Programming and Developing Applications .................................................................................. 3-1
Programming languages ................................................................................................................................. 3-1
Packaged application programs...................................................................................................................... 3-1
Register-level programming........................................................................................................................... 3-1
Chapter 4
Specifications.................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Analog input ................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Digital input / output ...................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Counter section............................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Power consumption ........................................................................................................................................ 4-3
Environmental ................................................................................................................................................ 4-3
Main connector and pin out............................................................................................................................ 4-3
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Preface
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-DAS08 so that you get the most out
of the analog input 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.
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.
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bold text Bold text is used for the names of objects on the screen, such as buttons, text boxes, and check
italic text Italic text is used for the names of manuals and help topic titles, and to emphasize a word or
Angle brackets that enclose numbers separated by a colon signify a range of numbers, such as those
assigned to registers, bit settings, etc.
boxes. For example:
1. Insert the disk or CD and click the OK button.
phrase. For example:
The InstaCal installation procedure is explained in the DAQ Software Quick Start.
Never touch the exposed pins or circuit connections on the board.
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PCI-DAS08 User's Guide About this User's Guide
Where to find more information
The following electronic documents provide information that is relevant to the operation of the PCIDAS08.
The Specifications: PCI-DAS08 (the PDF version of Chapter 4 in this guide) is available on our web
site at www.mccdaq.com/pdfs/PCI-DAS08.pdf
The Register Map for the PCI-DAS08 is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/registermaps/RegMapPCI-DAS08.pdf
MCC's DAQ Software Quick Start is available on our web site at
MCC's Guide to Signal Connections is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf
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The Universal Library User's Guide is available on our web site at
The Universal Library Function Reference is available on our web site at
MCC's Universal Library for LabVIEW
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User’s Guide is available on our web site at
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Chapter 1
Introducing the PCI-DAS08
Overview: PCI-DAS08 features
This manual explains how to configure, install, and use your PCI-DAS08 board. The PCI-DAS08 is a
multifunction measurement and control board designed to operate in computers with PCI bus accessory
slots.
The PCI-DAS08 board provides the following features:
Eight single-ended 12-bit analog inputs
12-bit A/D resolution
Sample rates of up to 40 kHz
±5V input range
Three 16-bit counters
Seven digital I/O bits (three input, four output)
Connector compatible with Measurement Computing’s ISA-based CIO-DAS08 board
The PCI-DAS08 board is completely plug-and-play compliant, with no switches or jumpers to set.
Configuration is controlled by your system's plug-and-play software. A functional block diagram of the
PCI-DAS08 is shown here.
Reference
Analog In
8 CH S.E.
Input Clock0
Output Clock0
Input Clock1
Output Clock1
Output Clock2
Input Clock2
Input (2:0)
Output (3:0)
10 Volt
Gate0
Gate1
Gate2
Buffe
Mux
Channel Select
82C54
16-bit Counters
Counter 0
Counter 1
Counter 2
Digital I/O
Input
Port
Output
Port
Buffer
Control
Control
12-bit, 100 kHz
Start EOC
Boot
EEPROM
Gain and Offset Cal
A/D
Control
Timing
Controller
Controller FPGA and Logic
ADC and MUX
Control
Counter 2
Clock
(33 MHz/8)
Bus
PCI
Interrupt
Control
Decode/Status
BADR1
BADR2
Interrupt
Channel Sele ct
Output Clock2
EXT_INT
LOCAL BUS
PCI BUS (5 V, 32-BIT, 33 MHZ)
Figure 1-1. PCI-DAS08 block diagram
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Software features
The following software ships with the PCI-DAS08 free of charge.
InstaCal installation, calibration, and test utility
TracerDAQ™ suite of virtual instruments
SoftWIRE® for Visual Studio® .NET graphical programming
MCC DAQ Components for VS .NET (installed with SoftWIRE® for VS .NET)
For information on the features of InstaCal, TracerDAQ, and SoftWIRE, refer to the DAQ Software
Quick Start booklet that ships with the PCI-DAS08.
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Installing the PCI-DAS08
What comes with your shipment?
As you unpack your board, make sure each of the items shown below is included:
Hardware
PCI-DAS08
Chapter 2
Software
The Measurement Computing Data Acquisition Software CD contains the following software:
InstaCal installation, calibration, and test utility
TracerDAQ™ suite of virtual instruments
SoftWIRE® for VS .NET
SoftWIRE MCC DAQ Components for .NET
Documentation
). Please read this
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Optional components
If you ordered any of the following products with your board, they should be included with your
shipment.
Universal Library
Universal Library™ Data Acquisition and Control Programming Tools (also includes the InstaCal
utility, the Universal Library User's Guide, and the Universal Library Function Reference)
Cables
C37FF-x
C37FFS-x
Signal termination and conditioning accessories
MCC provides signal termination products for use with the PCI-DAS08. Refer to the "Field wiring,
signal termination and signal conditioning" section for a complete list of compatible accessory products.
Unpacking the board
The PCI-DAS08 boards are shipped in an antistatic container to prevent damage by an electrostatic
discharge. To avoid such damage, perform the following procedure when unpacking and handling your
board.
1.
Before opening the antistatic container, ground yourself with a wrist-grounding strap or by holding
onto a grounded object.
2.
Touch the antistatic container to the computer chassis before removing the board from the container.
3.
Remove the board from the container. Never touch the exposed pins or circuit connections on the
board.
If your board is damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by phone, fax, or email. For international customers, contact your local distributor where you purchased the board.
Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
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Email: techsupport@measurementcomputing.com
Installing the software
Install the software included with your board before you install the hardware. Installing the software first
ensures that the information required for proper board detection is installed and available at boot up.
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Installing the hardware
The PCI-DAS08 board is completely plug-and-play, with no switches or jumpers to set. 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 DAQ Software Quick Start for
instructions on installing the software.
1.
Turn your computer off, remove the cover, 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 displays 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 are prompted
for the disk containing this file. The Measurement Computing Data Acquisition Software CD
supplied with your board contains this file. If required, insert the disk or CD and click
3.
4. If your board has been powered-off for more than 10 minutes, allow your computer to warm up for
at least 15 minutes before acquiring data. This warm-up period is required for the board to achieve
its rated accuracy. The high speed components used on the board 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.
) for information on how to
OK.
Configuring the hardware
All of the hardware configuration options on the PCI-DAS08 are software controlled. You can select
some of the configuration options using InstaCal, such as the counter source and interrupt source. Once
selected, any program that uses the Universal Library will initialize the hardware according to these
selections.
Information on signal connections
General information regarding signal connection and configuration is available in the Guide to Signal
Connections. This document is available at http://www.measurementcomputing.com/signals/signals.pdf.
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Connecting the board for I/O operations
Connectors, cables – main I/O connector
Table 2-1
lists the board connectors, applicable cables and compatible accessory boards.
Table 2-1. Board Connectors, cables, accessory equipment
Connector type 37-pin male "D" connector
C37FF-x 37-pin cable. x = length in feet (Figure 2-2). Compatible cables
C37FFS-x 37-pin shielded cable. x = length in feet ( ).
Compatible accessory products
(with the C37FF-x cable)
Compatible accessory products
(with the C37FFS-x cable)
CIO-MINI37
SCB-37
ISO-RACK08
CIO-MINI37
SCB-37
ISO-RACK08
CIO-EXP16
CIO-EXP32
CIO-EXP-GP
CIO-EXP-BRIDGE16
CIO-EXP-RTD16
-12V
CTR1 GATE
CTR2 GAT
CTR3 GAT
EXT INT
DIN1
DIN2
DIN3
DGND
+5V
CH7
CH6
CH5
CH4
CH3
CH2
CH1
CH0
CTR1 CLK
CTR1 OUT
CTR2 CLK
CTR2 OOU
CTR3 OUT
DOUT1
DOUT2
DOUT3
DGND
LLGND
LLGND
LLGND
LLGND
LLGND
LLGND
LLGND
Figure 2-3
1
20
37
19
Figure 2-1. 37-pin connector pinout
The red stripe
identifies pin # 1
Figure 2-2. C37FF-x cable
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20
19
37
Figure 2-3. C37FFS-x cable
1
19
20
37
Caution! If either the AC or DC voltage is greater than 5 volts, do not connect the PCI-DAS08 to this
signal source. You are beyond the board's usable input range and will need to either adjust
your grounding system or add special isolation signal conditioning to take useful
measurements. A ground offset voltage of more than 7 volts may damage the PCI-DAS08
board and possibly your computer. An offset voltage much greater than 7 volts will damage
your electronics, and may be hazardous to your health.
Field wiring, signal termination and signal conditioning
You can use the following MCC screw terminal boards to terminate field signals and route them into the
PCI-DAS08 board using the C37FF-x or C37FFS-x cable:
CIO-MINI37 – 37-pin screw terminal board. Details on this product are available at
www.mccdaq.com/cbicatalog/cbiproduct.asp?dept_id=102&pf_id=255
SCB-37 – 37 conductor, shielded signal connection/screw terminal box that provides two
independent 50-pin connections. Details on this product are available at
www.mccdaq.com/cbicatalog/cbiproduct.asp?dept_id=196&pf_id=1166
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MCC provides the following analog signal conditioning products for use with your PCI-DAS08 board:
ISO-RACK08 – Isolated 8-channel, 5B module rack for analog signal conditioning and expansion.
Details on this product are available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/cbicatalog/cbiproduct.asp?dept_id=127&pf_id=449
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CIO-EXP16 – 16-channel analog multiplexer board with on-board CJC sensor. Details on this
product are available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/cbicatalog/cbiproduct.asp?dept_id=126&pf_id=249
.
CIO-EXP32 – 32-channel analog multiplexer board with on-board CJC sensor and 2 Gain amps.
Details on this product are available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/cbicatalog/cbiproduct.asp?dept_id=126&pf_id=250
.
CIO-EXP-GP – 8-channel expansion multiplexer board with resistance signal conditioning. Details
on this product are available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/cbicatalog/cbiproduct.asp?dept_id=126&pf_id=244
.
CIO-EXP-BRIDGE16 – 16-channel expansion multiplexer board with Wheatstone bridge signal
conditioning. Details on this product are available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/cbicatalog/cbiproduct.asp?dept_id=126&pf_id=243
.
CIO-EXP-RTD16 – 16-channel expansion multiplexer board with RTD signal conditioning. Details
on this product are available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/cbicatalog/cbiproduct.asp?dept_id=126&pf_id=248
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Chapter 3
Programming and Developing Applications
After following the installation instructions in Chapter 2, your board should now be installed and ready
for use. Although the board is part of the larger DAS family, there is no correspondence among registers
for different boards. Software written at the register level for other DAS models will not function
correctly with the PCI-DAS08 board.
Programming languages
Packaged application programs
Many packaged application programs, such as SoftWIRE, Labtech Notebook™, and HP-VEE™, now
have drivers for your board. If the package you own does not have drivers for the board, please fax or email the package name and the revision number from the install disks. We will research the package for
you and advise how to obtain drivers.
).
Some application drivers are included with the Universal Library package, but not with the application
package. If you have purchased an application package directly from the software vendor, you may need
to purchase our Universal Library and drivers. Please contact us by phone, fax or e-mail:
Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
Email: techsupport@measurementcomputing.com
Register-level programming
You should use the Universal Library or one of the packaged application programs mentioned above to
control your board. Only experienced programmers should try register-level programming.
If you need to program at the register level in your application, you can find more information in the
Register Map for the PCI-DAS08 Series (available at www.mccdaq.com/registermaps/RegMapPCI-
DAS08.pdf).
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Chapter 4
Specifications
Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design.
Analog input
Table 4-1. Analog input specifications
Parameter Specification
A/D converter type AD1674J
Resolution 12 bits
Ranges ±5 V
A/D pacing Software polled
A/D triggering modes Digital: Software polling of digital input (DIN1) followed by pacer
loading and configuration.
Data transfer Software polled
Polarity Bipolar
Number of channels 8 single-ended
A/D conversion time 10 µs
Throughput 40 kHz typical, PC dependent
Relative accuracy ±1 LSB
Differential linearity error No missing codes guaranteed
Integral linearity error ±1 LSB
Gain drift (A/D specs) ±180 ppm/°C
Zero drift (A/D specs) ±60 ppm/°C
Input leakage current ±60 nA max over temperature
Input impedance 10 MegOhm min
Absolute maximum input voltage ±35 V
Noise distribution (Rate = 1-50 kHz, Average % ± 2 bins, Average % ± 1 bin, Average # bins)
Bipolar (5 V): 100% / 100% / 3 bins
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Digital input / output
Table 4-2. Digital I/O specifications
Parameter Specification
Digital type (main connector):
Output 74ACT273
Input 74LS244
Configuration 3 fixed input, 4 fixed output
Number of channels 7
Output high 3.94 volts min @ -24 mA (Vcc = 4.5 V)
Output low 0.36 volts max @ 24 mA (Vcc = 4.5 V)
Input high 2.0 volts min, 7 volts absolute max
Input low 0.8 volts max, -0.5 volts absolute min
Interrupts INTA# - mapped to IRQn via PCI BIOS at boot-time
Interrupt enable Programmable through PCI controller:
0 = disabled, 1 = enabled (default)
Interrupt sources External source (EXT INT)
Polarity programmable through PCI controller:
1 = active high, 0 = active low (default)
Counter section
Table 4-3. Counter specifications
Parameter Specification
Counter type 82C54 device
Configuration 3 down counters, 16-bits each
Counter 0 - User counter 1 Source: Available at user connector (CTR1CLK)
Gate: Available at user connector (CTR1GATE)
Output: Available at user connector (CTR1OUT)
Counter 1 - User counter 2 Source: Available at user connector (CTR2CLK)
Gate: Available at user connector (CTR2GATE)
Output: Available at user connector (CTR2OUT)
Counter 2 - User counter 3 or
Interrupt Pacer
Clock input frequency 10 MHz max
High pulse width (clock input) 30 ns min
Low pulse width (clock input) 50 ns min
Gate width high 50 ns min
Gate width low 50 ns min
Input low voltage 0.8 V max
Input high voltage 2.0 V min
Output low voltage 0.4 V max
Output high voltage 3.0 V min
Source: Buffered PCI clock (33 MHz) divided by 8.
Gate: Available at user connector (CTR3GATE)
Output: Available at user connector (CTR3OUT) and may be
software configured as Interrupt Pacer.
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Power consumption
Table 4-4. Power consumption specifications
Parameter Specification
+5 V operating (A/D converting to FIFO) 251 mA typical, 436 mA max
+12 V 13 mA typical, 19 mA max
-12 V 17 mA typical, 23 mA max
Environmental
Table 4-5. Environmental specifications
Parameter Specification
Operating temperature range 0 to 50 °C
Storage temperature range -20 to 70 °C
Humidity 0 to 90% non-condensing
Main connector and pin out
Table 4-6. Main connector specifications
Parameter Specification
Connector type 37-pin male "D" connector
C37FF-x cable Compatible cables
C37FFS-x cable
Compatible accessory products
(with C37FF-x cable)
Compatible accessory products
(with C37FFS-x cable)
CIO-MINI37
SCB-37
ISO-RACK08
CIO-MINI37
SCB-37
ISO-RACK08
CIO-EXP16
CIO-EXP32
CIO-EXP-GP
CIO-EXP-BRIDGE16
CIO-EXP-RTD16
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Table 4-7. Main connector pin out
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 +12V 20 -12V
2 CTR1 CLK 21 CTR1 GATE
3 CTR1 OUT 22 CTR2 GATE
4 CTR2 CLK 23 CTR3 GATE
5 CTR2 OUT 24 EXT IN
6 CTR3 OUT 25 DIN1
7 DOUT1 26 DIN2
8 DOUT2 27 DIN3
9 DOUT3 28 DGND
10 DOUT4 29 +5V
11 DGND 30 CH7
12 LLGND 31 CH6
13 LLGND 32 CH5
14 LLGND 33 CH4
15 LLGND 34 CH3
16 LLGND 35 CH2
17 LLGND 36 CH1
18 LLGND 37 CH0
19 10V REF
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EC Declaration of Conformity
We, Measurement Computing Corporation, declare under sole responsibility that the product
PCI-DAS08 Low cost analog input and digital I/O board for the PCI bus
Part Number Description
to which this declaration relates, meets the essential requirements, is in conformity with, and CE marking
has been applied according to the relevant EC Directives listed below using the relevant section of the
following EC standards and other informative documents:
EU EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: Essential requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
EN 55022 Class B (1995): Radiated and conducted emission requirements for information
technology equipment.
ENV 50204 (1995): Radio-frequency electromagnetic field immunity.
EN 55024 (1998): EC generic immunity requirements.
EN50082-1 (1997): EC generic immunity requirements.
EN 61000-4-2 (1995): Electrostatic discharge immunity.
EN 61000-4-3 (1997) ENV 50204 (1996): RF immunity.
EN 61000-4-4 (1995): Electric fast transient burst immunity.
EN 61000-4-5 (1995): Surge immunity.
EN 61000-4-6 (1996): Radio frequency common mode immunity.
EN 61000-4-8 (1994): Power frequency magnetic field immunity.
EN 61000-4-11 (1994): Voltage dip and interrupt immunity.
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Measurement Computing Corporation
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