How it Works
Measurement Computing
Loading...
PCI-DAS6035
User Manual
50 pgs896.85 Kb0
User Manual
40 pgs1.13 Mb0
Table of contents
Loading...

Measurement Computing PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6036, PCI-DAS6035 User Manual

Download
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035,
and PCI-DAS6036
Analog and Digital I/O
User's Guide
© Copyright 2009, Measurement Computing Corporation
HM PCI-DAS6034_35_36.doc
Your new Measurement Computing product comes with a fantastic extra —
Management committed to your satisfaction!
Thank you for choosing a Measurement Computing product—and congratulations! You own the finest, and you can now enjoy the protection of the most comprehensive warranties and unmatched phone tech support. It’s the embodiment of our mission:
To provide PC-based data acquisition hardware and software that will save time and save money.
Simple installations minimize the time between setting up your system and actually making measurements. We offer quick and simple access to outstanding live FREE technical support to help integrate MCC products into a DAQ system.
Limited Lifetime Warranty: Most MCC products are covered by a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for the life of the product, to the original purchaser, unless otherwise noted. Any products found to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired, replaced with same or similar device, or refunded at MCC’s discretion. For specific information, please refer to the terms and conditions of sale.
Harsh Environment Program: Any Measurement Computing product that is damaged due to misuse, or any reason, may be eligible for replacement with the same or similar device for 50% of the current list price. I/O boards face some harsh environments, some harsher than the boards are designed to withstand. Contact MCC to determine your product’s eligibility for this program.
30 Day Money-Back Guarantee: Any Measurement Computing Corporation product may be returned within 30 days of purchase for a full refund of the price paid for the product being returned. If you are not satisfied, or chose the wrong product by mistake, you do not have to keep it.
These warranties are in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular application. The remedies provided herein are the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Neither Measurement Computing Corporation, nor its employees shall be liable for any direct or indirect, special, incidental or consequential damage arising from the use of its products, even if Measurement Computing Corporation has been notified in advance of the possibility of such damages.
3
Trademark and Copyright Information
TracerDAQ, Universal Library, Measurement Computing Corporation, and the Measurement Computing logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Measurement Computing Corporation.
Windows, Microsoft, and Visual Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
LabVIEW is a trademark of National Instruments.
CompactFlash is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
XBee and XBee-PRO are trademarks of MaxStream, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Information furnished by Measurement Computing Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Measurement Computing Corporation neither for its use; nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties, which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or copyrights of Measurement Computing Corporation.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, by photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written permission of Measurement Computing Corporation.
Notice
Measurement Computing Corporation does not authorize any Measurement Computing Corporation product for use in life support systems and/or devices without prior written consent from Measurement Computing Corporation. Life support devices/systems are devices or systems which, a) are intended for surgical implantation into the body, or b) support or sustain life and whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to result in injury. Measurement Computing Corporation products are not designed with the components required, and are not subject to the testing required to ensure a level of reliability suitable for the treatment and diagnosis of people.
4
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-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 ..................................................... 8
Overview: PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 features ............................................................ 8
Software features ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 2
Installing the Board ............................................................................................................................... 9
What comes with your PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 shipment? ..................................... 9
Hardware .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Additional documentation ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Optional components .......................................................................................................................................................10
Unpacking the PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 ................................................................. 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
DAQ-Sync configuration .................................................................................................................................................12
Connecting the board for I/O operations .......................................................................................................... 12
Connectors, cables – main I/O connector .........................................................................................................................12
Pin out – main I/O connector ...........................................................................................................................................13
DAQ-Sync connector and pin out ....................................................................................................................................15
Field wiring and signal termination .................................................................................................................................16
Chapter 3
Functional Details ............................................................................................................................... 17
Basic architecture ............................................................................................................................................. 17
Auxiliary input & output interface ...................................................................................................................................17
DAQ-Sync signals ...........................................................................................................................................................18
DAQ signal timing............................................................................................................................................ 20
SCANCLK signal ............................................................................................................................................................20
STARTSCAN signal ........................................................................................................................................................20
A/D START TRIGGER signal ........................................................................................................................................21
A/D STOP TRIGGER signal ...........................................................................................................................................22
SSH signal .......................................................................................................................................................................23
A/D CONVERT signal ....................................................................................................................................................23
A/D PACER GATE signal ...............................................................................................................................................23
A/D EXTERNAL TIME BASE signal ............................................................................................................................24
A/D STOP signal .............................................................................................................................................................24
Waveform generation timing signals (PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036 only) .............................................. 24
D/A START TRIGGER signal ........................................................................................................................................24
D/A CONVERT signal ....................................................................................................................................................25
D/A EXTERNAL TIME BASE 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
5
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide
CTR2 OUT signal ............................................................................................................................................................28
Chapter 4
Calibrating the Board .......................................................................................................................... 29
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
Calibration theory ............................................................................................................................................. 29
Chapter 5
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 30
Analog inputs .................................................................................................................................................... 30
Accuracy ..........................................................................................................................................................................30
System throughput ...........................................................................................................................................................31
Settling time .....................................................................................................................................................................31
Parametrics ......................................................................................................................................................................31
Noise performance ...........................................................................................................................................................32
Analog outputs (PCI-DAS6036 & PCI-DAS6035 only) .................................................................................. 32
Analog output pacing and triggering ................................................................................................................ 33
Analog input / output calibration ...................................................................................................................... 33
Digital input / output ......................................................................................................................................... 33
Interrupts........................................................................................................................................................... 34
Counters ............................................................................................................................................................ 34
Configurable AUXIN<5:0>, AUXOUT<2:0> external trigger/clocks ............................................................. 35
DAQ-Sync inter-board triggers/clocks ............................................................................................................. 35
Power consumption .......................................................................................................................................... 36
Environmental .................................................................................................................................................. 36
Mechanical ....................................................................................................................................................... 36
DAQ-Sync connector and pin out ..................................................................................................................... 36
Main connector and pin out .............................................................................................................................. 36
8-channel differential mode pin out .................................................................................................................................37
16-channel single-ended mode .........................................................................................................................................38
Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................................................. 39
6
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 a PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI­DAS6036 board so that you get the most out of the analog, digital, and timing 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.
< : > 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.
7
Chapter 1

Introducing the PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036

Overview: PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 features

This user's guide all of the information you need to install and use the PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI­DAS6036. The three versions differ in the following ways:
The PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036 have two digital-to-analog outputs, while the PCI-DAS6034 has no
digital-to-analog outputs.
The PCI-DAS6036 provides 16-bit resolution on its analog outputs, while the PCI-DAS6035 provides
12-bit resolution on its analog outputs.
All three 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 input ranges are bipolar-only. They have four ranges of ±10V, ±5V, ±500 mV, and ±50 mV. 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. Refer to Chapter 3 "Functional Details") and Chapter 5 ("Specifications") for more information.
The PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 provide triggering and synchronization capability. There are five trigger/strobes and a synchronizing clock provided on a 14-pin header. Refer to Chapter 2 ("Installing your Board") and Chapter 5 ("Specifications") for more information on these signals.
Interrupts can be generated by up to seven ADC sources and four DAC sources. These interrupt sources are listed in Chapter 5 ("Specifications").
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

Check www.mccdaq.com/download.htm for the latest software version.
8
PCI-DAS6034
PCI-DAS6035
PCI-DAS6036
Chapter 2

Installing the Board

What comes with your PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 shipment?

The following items are shipped with the PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036.

Hardware

PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, or PCI-DAS6036 board

Additional documentation

In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the Quick Start Guide (available in PDF at
the software you received with your PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 and information regarding installation of that software. Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.
9
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Installing the Board
C100HD50-x
C100MMS-x

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-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI­DAS6036. Refer to the "Field wiring and signal termination" on page 16 for a complete list of compatible accessory products.

Unpacking the PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036

As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static electricity. Before removing the PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 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: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support. Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support Email: techsupport@mccdaq.com

Installing the software

Quick-Start.pdf.

Installing the hardware

The PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 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.
10
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Installing the Board
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.

Configuring the hardware

All hardware configuration options on the PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 are software controlled. You can select some of the configuration options using InstaCal, such as the analog input configuration (16 single-ended or eight differential channels), the edge used for triggering when using an external pacer, and the source for the two independent counters. Once selected, any program that uses the Universal Library will initialize the hardware according to these selections.
Following is an overview of the available hardware configuration options for these boards. 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. Using non-referenced single-ended mode, you can still get noise rejection but not the limitation in the number of channels resulting from a fully differential configuration. The 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 and then tying all of the low inputs together and using that mode 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 not referenced to the board’s ground, but to a common reference signal (AISENSE). 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.
11
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Installing the Board
Connector type
Shielded SCSI 100 D-Type
Compatible cables
C100HD50-x, unshielded ribbon cable. x = 3 or 6 feet (Figure 1)
C100MMS-x, shielded round cable. x = 1, 2, or 3 meters (Figure 2)
Compatible accessory products (with the C100HD50-x cable)
ISO-RACK16/P ISO-DA02/P (PCI-DAS6035 & PCI-DAS6036 only) BNC-16SE BNC-16DI CIO-MINI50 CIO-TERM100 SCB-50
Compatible accessory products (with the C100MMS-x cable)
SCB-100

DAQ-Sync configuration

You can interconnect multiple boards in the PCI-DAS6000 series to synchronize data acquisition or data output. To do this, order and install a CDS-14-x cable at the DAQ-Sync connectors (P2) between the boards to be synchronized.
The "x" in the CDS-14-x part number specifies the number of connectors available on the cable, and therefore, the number of boards you can interconnect. Using a CDS-14-2, you can connect two PCI-DAS6000 series boards together for I/O synchronization. Using a CDS-14-3, you can synchronize three boards, and so on. You can connect up to five PCI-DAS6000 series boards.
By default, all DAQ-Sync connectors are configured as inputs (slave mode). In order to be useful, one board must be set through software to serve as the master, and the signal sources of the slave boards must be defined. A CDS-14-3 cable is shown in Figure 3 on page 16.

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 boards.
Board connectors, cables, accessory equipment
12
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Installing the Board
Pin out – main I/O connector
8-channel differential mode
* Not available on the PCI­DAS6034
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 ↓
13
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Installing the Board
16-channel single-ended
mode
* Not available on the PCI­DAS6034
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
CH15 IN
n/c
66
16
CH7 IN
n/c
65
15
CH14 IN
n/c
64
14
CH6 IN
n/c
63
13
CH13 IN
n/c
62
12
CH5 IN
n/c
61
11
CH12 IN
n/c
60
10
CH4 IN
n/c
59
9
CH11 IN
n/c
58
8
CH3 IN
n/c
57
7
CH10 IN
n/c
56
6
CH2 IN
n/c
55
5
CH9 IN
n/c
54
4
CH1 IN
n/c
53
3
CH8 IN
n/c
52
2
CH0 IN
n/c
51
1
LLGND
PCI slot ↓
14
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Installing the Board
1
50
2
49
51
100
52
99
10050
511
Strain relief is
stamped “Pins 1-50”.
Pins 1-50 are on the long side of the “D” connector.
Pins 51-100 are on the short side of the “D” connector.
Key
Key
The red stripe identifies pin # 1
The red stripe identifies pin # 51
Strain relief is
Stamped “Pins 51-100”.
10050
511
10050
511
Connector type
14-pin right-angle 100 mil box header
Compatible cables
MCC p/n: CDS-14-x, 14 pin ribbon cable for board-to board DAQ-Sync connection; x = number of boards (Figure 3)
Details on these cables are available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/products/accessories.aspx.

DAQ-Sync connector and pin out

DAQ-Sync connector & cable types
Figure 1. C100HD50-x cable
Figure 2. C100MMS-x cable
15
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Installing the Board
Signal Name
Pin Pin
Signal Name
DS A/D STOP TRIGGER
3 4 GND
DS A/D CONVERT
5 6 GND
DS D/A UPDATE
7 8 GND
DS D/A START TRIGGER
9
10
GND
RESERVED
11
12
GND
SYNC CLK
13
■
■
14
GND
14-pin Ribbon Cable
The red stripe identifies pin # 1
14
2
1
13
14
2
1
13
14
2
1
13
DAQ-Sync connector pin out (view from top)
Figure 3. CDS-14-3 cable

Field wiring and signal termination

The following Measurement Computing accessory boards can be used with the PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036:
Screw terminal boards and BNC adapters:
Use with the C100HD50-x cable:
CIO-MINI50 – 50-pin universal screw terminal accessory. CIO-TERM100 – 16x4 screw terminal. SCB-50 – 50 conductor, shielded signal connection/screw terminal box provides two independent 50-pin
connections.
Use with the C100MMS-x cable:
SCB-100 – 100 conductor, shielded signal connection/screw terminal box provides two independent 50-pin
connections.
BNC connector boxes:
BNC-16SE – 16-channel single-ended BNC connector box. BNC-16DI – Eight-channel differential BNC connector box.
Details on these products are available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/products/screw_terminal_bnc.aspx.
ISO-5B module racks:
ISO-RACK16/P – 16-channel isolation module mounting rack. ISO-DA02/P (PCI-DA6035 and PCI-DAS6036 only) – Two-channel, 5B module rack.
Details on these products are available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/products/signal_conditioning.aspx.
16
Chapter 3

Functional Details

Basic architecture

Figure 4 on page 19 is a simplified block diagram of the PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036. These boards provide all of the functional elements shown in the figure.
The System Timing and Control (STC) is the logical center for all DAQ, DIO, and DAC (if applicable) operations. It communicates over two major busses: a local bus and a memory bus.
The local bus carries digital I/O data and software commands from the PCI Bus Master. There are two Direct Memory Access (DMA) channels provided for data transfers to the PC.
Primarily, the memory bus carries A/D and D/A (PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036 only) related data and commands. There are three buffer memories provided on the memory bus:
The queue buffer (8K configuration memory) stores programmed channel numbers, gains, and offsets. The ADC buffer (8K FIFO [First In, First Out]) temporarily stores scanned and converted analog inputs. The DAC 16K buffer stores data to be output as analog waveforms (this buffer function only applies to the
PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036).

Auxiliary input & output interface

Each board's 100-pin I/O connector provides six software-selectable inputs, and three software-selectable outputs. The signals are user-configurable clocks, triggers and gates.
Refer to the "DAQ signal timing" section on page 20 for more explanation of these signals and their timing requirements.
The following table lists all of the possible and the default signals you use on the nine pins. D/A signals apply only to the PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036.
17
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Functional Details
I/O Type
Signal Name
Function
AUXIN<5:0> sources (software selectable)
A/D CONVERT
External ADC convert strobe (default)
A/D EXT. TIMEBASE IN
External ADC pacer time base
A/D START TRIGGER
ADC Start Trigger (default)
A/D STOP TRIGGER
ADC Stop Trigger (default)
A/D PACER GATE
External ADC gate (default)
D/A START TRIGGER
DAC trigger/gate (default) (PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036 only)
D/A UPDATE
DAC update strobe (default) (PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036 only)
D/A EXT. TIMEBASE IN
External DAC pacer time base (PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036 only)
AUXOUT<2:0> sources (software selectable)
STARTSCAN
A pulse indicating the start of conversion.
SSH
An active signal that negates at the start of the last conversion in a scan.
A/D STOP
Indicates end of an acquisition sequence
A/D CONVERT
ADC convert pulse (default)
SCANCLK
Delayed version of ADC convert (default)
CTR1 CLK
CTR1 clock source
D/A UPDATE
D/A update pulse (default) (PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036 only)
CTR2 CLK
CTR2 clock source
A/D START TRIGGER
ADC Start Trigger Out
A/D STOP TRIGGER
ADC Stop Trigger Out
D/A START TRIGGER
DAC Start Trigger Out
Default selections summary
AUXIN0
A/D CONVERT
AUXIN1
A/D START TRIGGER
AUXIN2
A/D STOP TRIGGER
AUXIN3
D/A UPDATE (PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036 only)
AUXIN4
D/A START TRIGGER (PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036 only)
AUXIN5
A/D PACER GATE
AUXOUT0
D/A UPDATE (PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036 only)
AUXOUT1
A/D CONVERT
AUXOUT2
SCANCLK
DS A/D START TRIGGER
DS A/D STOP TRIGGER
DS A/D CONVERT
DS D/A UPDATE (PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036 only)
DS D/A START TRIGGER (PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036 only)
SYNC CLK
Auxiliary I/O signals

DAQ-Sync signals

The DAQ-Sync hardware provides the capability of triggering or clocking up to four slave boards from a master board to synchronize data input and/or output.
The PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 boards provide the capability of inter-board synchronization between boards in the PCI-DAS6000 family. There are five trigger/strobes and a synchronizing clock provided on a 14-pin header. The available signals are:
DAQ-Sync signals
18
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Functional Details
Except for the SYNC CLK signal, the DAQ-Sync timing and control signals are a subset of the AUXIO signals available at the 100-pin I/O connector. These versions of the signals are used for board-to-board synchronization and have the same timing specifications as their I/O connector counterparts. Refer to the "DAQ
signal timing" section on page 20 for explanations of signals and timing.
Use the SYNC CLCK signal to determine the master/slave configuration of a DAQ-Sync-enabled system. Each system can have one master and up to three slaves. SYNC CLK is the 40 MHz time base used to derive all board timing and control. The master provides this clock to the slave boards so that all boards in the DAQ-sync­enabled system are timed from the same clock.
Figure 4. Block diagram – PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036
19
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Functional Details
CONVERT
SCANCLK
tdtdt
w
td = 50 ns
tw = 400 ns
twtw = 50 ns

DAQ signal timing

The DAQ timing signals are:
SCANCLK A/D START TRIGGER A/D STOP TRIGGER STARTSCAN SSH A/D CONVERT A/D PACER GATE A/D EXTERNAL TIME BASE A/D STOP

SCANCLK signal

SCANCLK is an output signal that may be used for switching external multiplexers. It is a 400 ns wide pulse that follows the CONVERT signal after a 50 ns delay. This is adequate time for the analog input signal to be acquired so that the next signal may be switched in. The polarity of the SCANCLK signal is programmable. The default output pin for the SCANCLK signal is AUXOUT2, but any of the AUXOUT pins may be programmed as a SCANCLK output.
Figure 5. SCANCLK signal timing

STARTSCAN signal

The STARTSCAN output signal indicates when a scan of channels has been initiated. You can program this signal to be available at any of the AUXOUT pins. The STARTSCAN output signal is a 50 ns wide pulse the leading edge of which indicates the start of a channel scan. Figure 6 shows the timing for the STARTSCAN signal.
Figure 6. STARTSCAN start of scan timing
20
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Functional Details
A/D Start Trigger
Start Scan
Convert
1 2 3 4 0
Scan Counter
Rising Edge Polarity
t
w
tw = 37.5 ns minimum
Falling Edge Polarity
twtw = 50 ns

A/D START TRIGGER signal

Use the A/D START TRIGGER signal for conventional triggering (when you only need to acquire data after a trigger event). Figure 7 shows the A/D START TRIGGER signal timing for a conventionally triggered acquisition.
Figure 7. Data acquisition example for conventional triggering
The A/D START TRIGGER source is programmable and may be set to any of the AUXIN inputs or to the DAQ-Sync DS A/D START TRIGGER input. The polarity of this signal is also programmable to trigger acquisitions on either the positive or negative edge.
The A/D START TRIGGER signal is also available as an output and can be programmed to appear at any of the AUXOUT outputs. Refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9 for A/D START TRIGGER input and output timing requirements.
Figure 8. A/D START TRIGGER input signal timing
Figure 9. A/D START TRIGGER output signal timing
The A/D START TRIGGER signal is also used to initiate pre-triggered DAQ operations (when you need to acquire data just before a trigger event). In most pre-triggered applications, the A/D START TRIGGER signal is generated by a software trigger. The use of A/D START TRIGGER and A/D STOP TRIGGER in pre­triggered DAQ applications is explained next.
21
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Functional Details
A/D Start Trigger
Start Scan
Convert
3 2 1 0 3 2 1 0 3 2 1
A/D Stop Trigger
Scan Counter
Don't care
Rising Edge Polarity
t
w
tw = 37.5 ns minimum
Falling Edge Polarity
twtw = 50 ns

A/D STOP TRIGGER signal

Pre-triggered data acquisition continually acquires data into a circular buffer until a specified number of samples have been collected after the trigger event. Figure 10 illustrates a typical pre-triggered DAQ sequence.
Figure 10. Pre-triggered data acquisition example
The A/D STOP TRIGGER signal signifies when the circular buffer should stop and when the specified number of post trigger samples should be acquired. It is available as an output and an input. By default, it is available at AUXIN2 as an input but may be programmed for access at any of the AUXIN pins or the DAQ-Sync ―DS A/D STOP TRIGGER‖ input. It may be programmed for access at any of the AUXOUT pins as an output.
When using the A/D STOP TRIGGER signal as an input, the polarity may be configured for either rising or falling edge. The selected edge of the A/D STOP TRIGGER signal initiates the post-triggered phase of a pre­triggered acquisition sequence.
As an output, the A/D STOP TRIGGER signal indicates the event separating the pre-trigger data from the post­trigger data. The output is an active high pulse with a pulse width of 50 ns. Figure 11 and Figure 12 show the input and output timing requirements for the A/D STOP TRIGGER signal.
Figure 11. A/D STOP TRIGGER input signal timing
Figure 12. A/D STOP TRIGGER output signal timing
22
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Functional Details
Start Pulse
t
off
= 10 ns minimum
CONVERT
SSH
t
off
Rising Edge Polarity
t
tw = 37.5 ns minimum
Falling Edge Polarity
tw = 50 ns tw

SSH signal

The SSH signal can be used as a control signal for external sample/hold circuits. The SSH signal is a programmable polarity pulse that is asserted throughout a channel scan. The state of this signal changes after the start of the last conversion in the scan. The SSH signal may be routed via software selection to any of the AUXOUT pins. Figure 13 shows the timing for the SSH signal.
Figure 13. SSH signal timing

A/D CONVERT signal

The A/D CONVERT signal indicates the start of an A/D conversion. It is available through software selection as an input to any of the AUXIN pins (defaulting to AUXIN0) or the DAQ-Sync DS A/D CONVERT input and as an output to any of the AUXOUT pins.
When used as an input, the polarity is software selectable. The A/D CONVERT signal starts an acquisition on the selected edge. The convert pulses must be separated by a minimum of 5 µs to remain within the 200 kS/s conversion rate specification.
Refer to Figure 7 and Figure 9 for the relationship of A/D CONVERT to the DAQ sequence. Figure 14 and Figure 15 show the input and output pulse width requirements for the A/D CONVERT signal.
Figure 14. A/D CONVERT signal input timing requirement
Figure 15. A/D CONVERT signal output timing requirement
The A/D CONVERT signal is generated by the on-board pacer circuit unless the external clock option is in use. This signal may be gated by hardware (A/D PACER GATE) or software.

A/D PACER GATE signal

The A/D PACER GATE signal is used to disable scans temporarily. This signal may be programmed for input at any of the AUXIN pins.
If the A/D PACER GATE signal is active, no scans can occur. If the A/D PACER GATE signal becomes active during a scan in progress, the current scan is completed and scans are then held off until the gate is de-asserted.
23
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Functional Details
t
w
tw =23 ns minimum
t
p
t
w
tp =50 ns minimum
twtw = 50 ns

A/D EXTERNAL TIME BASE signal

The A/D EXTERNAL TIME BASE signal can serve as the source for the on-board pacer circuit rather than using the 40 MHz internal time base. Any AUXIN pin can be set programmatically as the source for this signal. The polarity is programmable.
The maximum frequency for the A/D EXTERNAL TIME BASE signal is 20 MHz. The minimum pulse width is 23 ns high or low. There is no minimum frequency specification. Figure 16 shows the timing specifications for the A/D EXTERNAL TIME BASE signal.
Figure 16. A/D EXTERNAL TIME BASE signal timing

A/D STOP signal

The A/D STOP signal indicates a completed acquisition sequence. You can program this signal to be available at any of the AUXOUT pins. The A/D STOP output signal is a 50 ns wide pulse whose leading edge indicates a DAQ done condition. Figure 17 shows the timing for the A/D STOP signal.
Figure 17. A/D STOP signal timing

Waveform generation timing signals (PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036 only)

The signals that control the timing for the analog output functions on the PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036 are:
D/A START TRIGGER D/A UPDATE D/A EXTERNAL TIME BASE

D/A START TRIGGER signal

The D/A START TRIGGER signal is used to hold off output scans until after a trigger event. The DAQ-Sync ―DS D/A START TRIGGER‖ input or any AUXIN pin can be programmed to serve as the D/A START TRIGGER signal. It is also available as an output on any AUXOUT pin.
When used as an input, the D/A START TRIGGER signal may be software selected as either a positive or negative edge trigger. The selected edge of the D/A START TRIGGER signal causes the DACs to start generating the output waveform.
The D/A START TRIGGER signal can be used as an output to monitor the trigger that initiates waveform generation. The output is an active-high pulse having a width of 50 ns.
Figure 18 and Figure 19 show the input and output timing requirements for the D/A START TRIGGER signal.
24
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Functional Details
Rising Edge Polarity
t
wtw
= 37.5 ns minimum
Falling Edge Polarity
twtw = 50 ns
Rising Edge Polarity
t
w
tw = 37.5 ns minimum
Falling Edge Polarity
t
w
tw = 225 ns
Figure 18. D/A START TRIGGER input signal timing
Figure 19. D/A START TRIGGER output signal timing

D/A CONVERT signal

The D/A CONVERT signal causes a single output update on the D/A converters. You can program the DAQ­Sync DS D/A UPDATE input or any AUXIN pin to accept the D/A CONVERT signal. It is also available as an output on any AUXOUT pin.
The D/A CONVERT input signal polarity is software selectable. DAC outputs update within 100ns of the selected edge. The D/A CONVERT pulses should be no less than 100 µs apart.
When used as an output, the D/A CONVERT signal may be used to monitor the pacing of the output updates. The output has a pulse width of 225 ns with selectable polarity.
Figure 20 and Figure 21 show the input and output timing requirements for the D/A CONVERT signal.
Figure 20. D/A CONVERT Input Signal Timing
Figure 21. D/A CONVERT Output Signal Timing
25
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Functional Details
t
w
tw =23 ns minimum
tpt
wtp
=50 ns minimum
t
w-L
t
w-H
=15 ns minimum
t
w-H
tp =100 ns minimum
t
w-L
=25 ns minimum

D/A EXTERNAL TIME BASE signal

The D/A EXTERNAL TIME BASE signal can serve as the source for the on-board DAC pacer circuit rather than using the internal time base. Any AUXIN pin can be set programmatically as the source for this signal. The polarity is programmable.
The maximum frequency for the D/A EXTERNAL TIME BASE signal is 20 MHz. The minimum pulse width is 23 ns high or low. There is no minimum frequency specification.
Figure 22 shows the timing requirements for the D/A EXTERNAL TIME BASE signal.
Figure 22. D/A EXTERNAL TIME BASE signal timing

General-purpose counter signal timing

The general-purpose counter signals are:
CTR1 CLK CTR1 GATE CTR1 OUT CTR2 CLK CTR2 GATE CTR2 OUT

CTR1 CLK signal

The CTR1 CLK signal can serve as the clock source for independent user counter 1. It can be selected through software at the CTR1 CLK pin rather than using the on-board 10 MHz or 100 kHz sources. It is also polarity programmable. The maximum input frequency is 10 MHz. There is no minimum frequency specified.
Figure 23 shows the timing requirements for the CTR1 CLK signal.
Figure 23. CTR1 CLK signal timing
26
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Functional Details
Rising Edge Polarity
t
w
tw = 25 ns minimum
Falling Edge Polarity
CTR1 CLK
TC
CTR1 OUT (Mode 2)
CTR1 OUT (Mode 0)
t
w-L
t
w-H
=15 ns minimum
t
w-H
tp =100 ns minimum
t
w-L
=25 ns minimum

CTR1 GATE signal

You can use the CTR1 GATE signal for starting and stopping the counter, saving counter contents, etc. It is polarity programmable and is available at the CTR1 GATE pin.
Figure 24 shows the minimum timing requirements for the CTR1 GATE signal.
Figure 24. CTR1 GATE signal timing

CTR1 OUT signal

This signal is present on the CTR1 OUT pin. The CTR1 OUT signal is the output of one of the two user’s counters in an industry-standard 82C54 chip.
For detailed information on counter operations, please refer to the data sheet on our WEB page at
Figure 25 shows the timing requirements for the CTR1 OUT signal for counter mode 0 and mode 2.
Figure 25. CTR1 OUT signal timing

CTR2 CLK signal

The CTR2 CLK signal can serve as the clock source for independent user counter 2. It can be selected through software at the CTR2 CLK pin rather than using the on-board 10 MHz or 100 kHz sources. It is also polarity programmable. The maximum input frequency is 10 MHz. There is no minimum frequency specified.
Figure 26 shows the timing requirements for the CTR2 CLK signal.
Figure 26. CTR2 CLK signal timing
27
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Functional Details
Rising Edge Polarity
t
w
tw = 25 ns minimum
Falling Edge Polarity
CTR2 CLK
TC
CTR2 OUT (Mode 2)
CTR2 OUT (Mode 0)

CTR2 GATE signal

You can use the CTR2 GATE signal for starting and stopping the counter, saving counter contents, etc. It is polarity programmable and is available at the CTR2 GATE pin.
Figure 27 shows the timing requirements for the CTR2 GATE signal.
Figure 27. CTR2 GATE signal timing

CTR2 OUT signal

This signal is present on the CTR2 OUT pin. The CTR2 OUT signal is the output of one of the two user’s counters in an industry-standard 82C54 chip.
For detailed information on counter operations, please refer to the data sheet on our web site at
Figure 28 shows the timing of the CTR1 OUT signal for mode 0 and for mode 2.
Figure 28. CTR2 OUT signal timing
28
FFFF
Calibration Reference
Analog InAnalog In
Gain
Offset Adjust
Gain Adjust
ADC
Trim DAC Coarse
Trim DAC Fine
Trim DAC Coarse
Trim DAC Fine
8
Analog Out
Offset Adjust
Trim DAC
12
Trim DAC
DAC
Ref
Gain Adjust
Chapter 4

Calibrating the Board

Introduction

You should calibrate the board (using the InstaCal utility) after the board has fully warmed up. The recommended warm-up time is 15 minutes. For best results, calibrate the board immediately before making critical measurements. The high resolution analog components on the board are somewhat sensitive to temperature. Pre-measurement calibration ensures that your board is operating at optimum calibration values.

Calibration theory

Analog inputs are calibrated for offset and gain. Offset calibration for the analog inputs is performed directly on the input amplifier with coarse and fine trim DACs acting on the amplifier.
For input gain calibration, a precision calibration reference is used with coarse and fine trim DACs acting on the ADC (see Figure 29).
Figure 29. Analog input calibration elements
A similar method is used to calibrate the analog output components (PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036 only). A trim DAC is used to adjust the gain of the DAC. A separate DAC is used to adjust offset on the final output amplifier. The calibration circuits are duplicated for both analog outputs (see Figure 30).
Figure 30. Analog output calibration elements
29
A/D converter
Successive approximation type, min 200 kS/s conversion rate.
Resolution
16 bits, 1-in-65536
Number of channels
16 single ended /8 differential, software selectable
Input ranges
±10 V, ±5 V, ±500 mV, ±50 mV, software selectable
A/D pacing
Internal counter – ASIC. Software selectable time base:
Internal 40 MHz, 50 ppm stability External source via AUXIN<5:0>, Software selectable.
External convert strobe: A/D CONVERT
Software paced
Burst mode
Software selectable option, burst rate = 5 µS.
A/D gate sources
External digital: A/D GATE
A/D gating modes
External digital: Programmable, active high or active low, level or edge
A/D trigger sources
External digital: A/D START TRIGGER
A/D STOP TRIGGER
A/D triggering modes
External digital: Software-configurable for rising or falling edge.
Pre-/Post-trigger: Unlimited number of pre-trigger samples, 16 Meg post-trigger
samples.
ADC pacer out
Available at user connector: A/D PACER OUT
RAM buffer size
8 K samples
Data transfer
DMA
Programmed I/O
DMA modes
Demand or non-demand using scatter gather.
Configuration memory (see Note 1)
Up to 8 K elements in the queue. Programmable channel, gain, and offset. Streaming-to-disk rate
200 kS/s, system dependent
Range
Absolute Accuracy
±10 V
±10.2 LSB
±5 V
±10.9 LSB
±500 mV
±19.7 LSB
±50 mV
±40.6 LSB

Specifications

Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design.

Analog inputs

Chapter 5
Note 1: Mixing high gains (±500 mV, ±50 mV) with low gains (±10 V, ±5 V) within the channel-gain
queue is not supported.

Accuracy

200 kS/s sampling rate, single channel operation and a 15-minute warm-up. Accuracies listed are for measurements made following an internal calibration. They are valid for operational temperatures within ±1 °C
of internal calibration temperature and ±10 °C of factory calibration temperature. Calibrator test source high
side tied to channel 0 high and low side tied to channel 0 low. Low-level ground is tied to channel 0 low at the user connector.
Table 1. Absolute accuracy specifications
30
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Specifications
Range
% of Reading
Offset (µV)
Averaged Noise + Quantization (µV)1
Temp Drift (%/DegC)
Absolute Accuracy at FS (mV)
±10 V
0.0239
531
180
0.001
3.10
±5 V
0.0262
274
85
0.001
1.67
±500 mV
0.0467
54
12.3
0.001
0.30
±50 mV
0.0685
21.2
6.54
0.001
0.062
All ranges
±0.5 LSB typ
±1.0 LSB max
Condition
Calibration Coefficients
ADC Rate (max)
1. Single channel, single input range
Per specified range
200 kS/s
2. Multiple channel, single input range
Per specified range
200 kS/s
3. Single channel, multiple input ranges
Default to value for cbAInScan() range parameter
200 kS/s
Condition
Range
Accuracy
±0.0031% (±2.0 LSB)
±0.0062% (±4.0 LSB)
Same range to same range
±10 V
5 µS max
*
±5 V
5 µS max
*
±500 mV
5 µS typ
*
±50 mV
*
5 µS typ
Max working voltage (signal + common-mode)
±11 V
CMRR @ 60 Hz
±10 V range: 85 dB
±5 V range: 85 dB
±500 mV range: 93 dB
±50 mV range: 93 dB
Small signal bandwidth, all ranges
413 kHz
Input coupling
DC
Input impedance
100 GOhm in normal operation.
2 kOhm typ in powered off or overload condition.
Input bias current
±200 pA
Input offset current
±100 pA
Table 2. Absolute accuracy components specifications - all values are (±)
1
Averaged measurements assume averaging of 100 single-channel readings.
Each PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 is tested at the factory to assure the board’s overall error does not exceed accuracy limits described in Table 1.
Table 3. Differential non-linearity specifications

System throughput

Note 2: For conditions 1-2 above, specified accuracy is maintained at rated throughput. Condition 3
applies a calibration coefficient which corresponds to the range value selected in cbAInScan(). This coefficient remains unchanged throughout the scan. Increased settling times may occur during gain-switching operations.

Settling time

Settling time is defined as the time required for a channel to settle to within a specified accuracy in response to a full-scale (FS) step. Two channels are scanned at the specified rate. A –FS DC signal is presented to channel 1; a +FS DC signal is presented to channel 0.

Parametrics

31
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Specifications
Absolute maximum input voltage
±25 V powered on, ±15 V powered off. Protected inputs:
CH<15:0> IN AISENSE
Crosstalk
Adjacent channels: -75 dB
All other channels: -90 dB
Range
Typical Counts
LSBrms
±10 V
7
0.7
±5 V
7
0.7
±500 mV
11
1.1
±50 mV
45
5.6
PCI-DAS6035
PCI-DAS6036
D/A converter type
Double-buffered, multiplying
Double-buffered, multiplying
Resolution
12-bits, 1-in-4096
16 bits, 1-in-65536
Number of channels
2 voltage output
2 voltage output
Voltage range
±10 V
±10 V
Monotonicity
12-bits, guaranteed monotonic
16-bits, guaranteed monotonic
DNL
±1 LSB max
±1 LSB max
Slew rate
10 V/µs min
15 V/µs min
Settling time (full scale step)
10 µs to ±0.5 LSB accuracy
5 µs to ±1.0 LSB accuracy Noise
200 µVrms, DC to 1 MHz BW
110 uVrms, DC to 400 kHz BW
Glitch energy
24 mV @ 2 µS duration, mid-scale.
10 mV @ 1 µS duration, mid-scale
Current drive
±5 mA
±5 mA
Output short-circuit duration
Indefinite @ 25 mA
Indefinite @ 25 mA Output coupling
DC
DC
Output impedance
0.1 ohms max
0.1 ohms max
Power up and reset
DACs cleared to 0 volts ±200 mV max
DACs cleared to 0 volts ±21 mV max
Product
Range
Absolute Accuracy
PCI-DAS6035
±10 V
±1.7 LSB
PCI-DAS6036
±10 V
±7.9 LSB
Product
Range
% of Reading
Offset (mV)
Temp Drift (%/DegC)
Absolute Accuracy at FS (mV)
PCI-DAS6035
±10 V
±0.022
±5.93
±0.0005
±8.127
PCI-DAS6036
±10 V
±0.013
±1.10
±0.0005
±2.417

Noise performance

Table 4 summarizes the noise performance for the PCI-DAS6036/6035/6034. Noise distribution is determined by gathering 50 K samples with inputs tied to ground at the user connector. Samples are gathered at the maximum specified single-channel-sampling rate. This specification applies to both single-ended and differential modes of operation.
Table 4. Analog input noise performance specifications

Analog outputs (PCI-DAS6036 & PCI-DAS6035 only)

Table 5. Analog output absolute accuracy specifications
Table 6. Absolute Accuracy Components
32
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Specifications
Product
Range
Relative Accuracy
PCI-DAS6035
±10 V
±0.3 LSB, typical
±0.5 LSB, max
PCI-DAS6036
±10 V
-
±2.0 LSB, max
DAC pacing (software programmable)
Internal counter – ASIC. Selectable time base:
Internal 40 MHz, 50 ppm stability. External source via AUXIN<5:0>, software selectable.
External convert strobe: D/A UPDATE
Software paced
DAC gate source (software programmable)
External digital: D/A START TRIGGER
Software gated
DAC gating modes
External digital: Programmable, active high or active low, level or edge
DAC trigger sources
External digital: D/A START TRIGGER
Software triggered
DAC triggering modes
External digital: Software-configurable for rising or falling edge.
DAC pacer out
Available at user connector: D/A PACER OUT
RAM buffer size
16 K samples
Data transfer
DMA
Programmed I/O
Update DACs individually or simultaneously, software Selectable.
DMA modes
Demand or non-demand using scatter gather.
Waveform generation throughput
10 kS/s max per channel, 2 channels simultaneous
Recommended warm-up time
15 minutes
Calibration
Auto-calibration, calibration factors for each range stored on board in non­volatile RAM.
Onboard calibration reference
DC Level: 10.000 V± 5 mv. Actual measured values stored in EEPROM.
Tempco: 5 ppm/°C max, 2 ppm/°C typical
Long-term stability: 15 ppm, T = 1000 hrs, non-cumulative
Calibration interval
1 year
Digital type
Discrete, 5V/TTL compatible
Number of I/O
8
Configuration
8 bits, independently programmable for input or output. All pins pulled up to +5 V via 47 K resistors (default). Positions available for pull-down to ground. Hardware selectable via solder gap.
Input high voltage
2.0 V min, 7.0 V absolute max
Input low voltage
0.8 V max, –0.5 V absolute min
Output high voltage (IOH = -32 mA)
3.80 V min, 4.20V typ
Output low voltage (IOL = 32 mA)
0.55 V max, 0.22 V typ
Each PCI-DAS6035 and PCI-DAS6036 is tested at the factory to assure the board’s overall error does not exceed the absolute accuracy specification listed in Table 5.
Table 7. Relative accuracy specifications
Relative accuracy is defined as the measured deviation from a straight line drawn between measured endpoints of the transfer function.

Analog output pacing and triggering

Analog input / output calibration

Digital input / output

33
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Specifications
Data transfer
Programmed I/O
Power-up / reset state
Input mode (high impedance)

Interrupts

PCI INTA# - mapped to IRQn via PCI BIOS at boot-time
Interrupt enable
Programmable through PLX9080
ADC interrupt sources (software programmable)
DAQ_ACTIVE: Interrupt is generated when a DAQ sequence is active.
DAQ_STOP: Interrupt is generated when A/D Stop Trigger In is
detected.
DAQ_DONE: Interrupt is generated when a DAQ sequence completes.
DAQ_FIFO_1/4_FULL: Interrupt is generated when ADC FIFO is ¼ full.
DAQ_SINGLE: Interrupt is generated after each conversion completes.
DAQ_EOSCAN: Interrupt is generated after the last channel is converted in
multi-channel scans.
DAQ_EOSEQ: Interrupt is generated after each interval delay during
multi-channel scans.
DAC interrupt sources (software programmable)
DAC_ACTIVE: Interrupt is generated when DAC waveform circuitry is
active.
DAC_DONE: Interrupt is generated when a DAC sequence completes.
DAC_FIFO_1/4_EMPTY: Interrupt is generated DAC FIFO is ¼ empty.
DAC_HIGH_CHANNEL: Interrupt is generated when the DAC high channel output
is updated.
User counter type
82C54
Number of channels
2
Resolution
16-bits
Compatibility
5V/TTL
CTRn base clock source (software selectable)
Internal 10 MHz, internal 100 KHz, or external connector (CTRn CLK) Internal 10 MHz clock source stability
50 ppm
Counter n gate
Available at connector (CTRn GATE)
Counter n output
Available at connector (CTRn OUT)
Clock input frequency
10 MHz max
High pulse width (clock input)
15 ns min
Low pulse width (clock input)
25 ns min
Gate width high
25 ns min
Gate width low
25 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
Interrupts

Counters

34
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Specifications
AUXIN<5:0> sources (software selectable)
A/D CONVERT: External ADC convert strobe A/D TIMEBASE IN: External ADC pacer timebase A/D START TRIGGER: ADC Start Trigger A/D STOP TRIGGER: ADC Stop Trigger A/D PACER GATE: External ADC gate D/A START TRIGGER DAC trigger/gate D/A UPDATE: DAC update strobe D/A TIMEBASE IN: External DAC pacer timebase
AUXOUT<2:0> sources (software selectable)
STARTSCAN: A pulse indicating start of conversion SSH: Active signal that terminates at the start of the last
conversion in a scan. A/D STOP: Indicates end of scan A/D CONVERT: ADC convert pulse SCANCLK: Delayed version of ADC convert CTR1 CLK: CTR1 clock source D/A UPDATE: D/A update pulse CTR2 CLK: CTR2 clock source A/D START TRIGGER: ADC Start Trigger Out A/D STOP TRIGGER: ADC Stop Trigger Out D/A START TRIGGER: DAC Start Trigger Out
Default selections:
AUXIN0: A/D CONVERT
AUXIN1: A/D START TRIGGER
AUXIN2: A/D STOP TRIGGER
AUXIN3: D/A UPDATE
AUXIN4: D/A START TRIGGER
AUXIN5: A/D PACER GATE
AUXOUT0: D/A UPDATE
AUXOUT1: A/D CONVERT
AUXOUT2: SCANCLK
Compatibility
5V/TTL
Edge-sensitive polarity
Rising/falling, software selectable
Level-sensitive polarity
Active high/active low, software selectable
Minimum input pulse width
37.5ns
DAQ-Sync Signals:
DS A/D START TRIGGER
DS A/D STOP TRIGGER
DS A/D CONVERT
DS D/A UPDATE
DS D/A START TRIGGER
SYNC CLK

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

The PCI-DAS6036/6035/6034 provides nine user-configurable trigger/clock pins available at the 100-pin I/O connector. Of these, six are configurable as inputs while three are configurable as outputs.

DAQ-Sync inter-board triggers/clocks

The DAQ-Sync bus provides inter-board triggering and synchronization capability. Five trigger/strobe I/O pins and one clock I/O pin are provided on a 14-pin header. The DAQ-Sync signals use dedicated pins. Only the direction may be set.
35
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Specifications
+5 V
0.9 A typical, 1.1 A max. Does not include power consumed through the I/O connector.
+5 V available at I/O connector
1 A max, protected with a resettable fuse
Operating temperature range
0 to 55 °C
Storage temperature range
-20 to 70 °C
Humidity
0 to 90% non-condensing
Card dimensions
PCI half card: 174.4 mm (L) x 100.6 mm (W) x 11.65 mm (H)
Connector type
14-pin right-angle 100 mil box header
Compatible cable
MCC p/n: CDS-14-x, 14-pin ribbon cable. x = number of boards (2 - 5)
Pin
Signal Name
1
DS A/D START TRIGGER
2
GND
3
DS A/D STOP TRIGGER
4
GND
5
DS A/D CONVERT
6
GND 7 DS D/A UPDATE
8
GND
9
DS D/A START TRIGGER
10
GND
11
RESERVED
12
GND
13
SYNC CLK
14
GND
Connector type
Shielded SCSI 100 D-type
Compatible cables
C100HD50-x, unshielded ribbon cable. x = 3 or 6 feet
C100MMS-x, shielded round cable. x = 1, 2 or 3 meters
Compatible accessory products (with the C100HD50-x cable)
ISO-RACK16/P ISO-DA02/P (PCI-DAS6036/6035 only) BNC-16SE BNC-16DI CIO-MINI50 CIO-TERM100 SCB-50
Compatible accessory products (with the C100MMS-x cable)
SCB-100

Power consumption

Environmental

Mechanical

DAQ-Sync connector and pin out

Main connector and pin out

36
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Specifications
Pin
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
1
LLGND
51
n/c
2
CH0 IN HI
52
n/c
3
CH0 IN LO
53
n/c
4
CH1 IN HI
54
n/c
5
CH1 IN LO
55
n/c
6
CH2 IN HI
56
n/c
7
CH2 IN LO
57
n/c
8
CH3 IN HI
58
n/c
9
CH3 IN LO
59
n/c
10
CH4 IN HI
60
n/c
11
CH4 IN LO
61
n/c
12
CH5 IN HI
62
n/c
13
CH5 IN LO
63
n/c
14
CH6 IN HI
64
n/c
15
CH6 IN LO
65
n/c
16
CH7 IN HI
66
n/c
17
CH7 IN LO
67
n/c
18
LLGND
68
n/c
19
n/c
69
n/c
20
n/c
70
n/c
21
n/c
71
n/c
22
n/c
72
n/c
23
n/c
73
n/c
24
n/c
74
n/c
25
n/c
75
n/c
26
n/c
76
n/c
27
n/c
77
n/c
28
n/c
78
n/c
29
n/c
79
n/c
30
n/c
80
n/c
31
n/c
81
n/c
32
n/c
82
n/c
33
n/c
83
n/c
34
n/c
84
n/c
35
AISENSE
85
DIO0
36
D/A OUT 0*
86
DIO1
37
D/A GND*
87
DIO2
38
D/A OUT1*
88
DIO3
39
PC +5 V
89
DIO4
40
AUXOUT0 / D/A PACER OUT
90
DIO5
41
AUXOUT1 / A/D PACER OUT
91
DIO6
42
AUXOUT2 / SCANCLK
92
DIO7
43
AUXIN0 / A/D CONVERT
93
CTR1 CLK
44
n/c
94
CTR1 GATE
45
AUXIN1 / A/D START TRIGGER
95
CTR1 OUT
46
AUXIN2 / A/D STOP TRIGGER
96
GND
47
AUXIN3 / D/A UPDATE
97
CTR2 CLK
48
AUXIN4 / D/A START TRIGGER
98
CTR2 GATE
49
AUXIN5 / A/D PACER GATE
99
CTR2 OUT
50
GND
100
GND

8-channel differential mode pin out

* = n/c on PCI-DAS6034
37
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide Specifications
Pin
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
1
LLGND
51
n/c
2
CH0 IN
52
n/c
3
CH8 IN
53
n/c
4
CH1 IN
54
n/c
5
CH9 IN
55
n/c
6
CH2 IN
56
n/c
7
CH10 IN
57
n/c
8
CH3 IN
58
n/c
9
CH11 IN
59
n/c
10
CH4 IN
60
n/c
11
CH12 IN
61
n/c
12
CH5 IN
62
n/c
13
CH13 IN
63
n/c
14
CH6 IN
64
n/c
15
CH14 IN
65
n/c
16
CH7 IN
66
n/c
17
CH15 IN
67
n/c
18
LLGND
68
n/c
19
n/c
69
n/c
20
n/c
70
n/c
21
n/c
71
n/c
22
n/c
72
n/c
23
n/c
73
n/c
24
n/c
74
n/c
25
n/c
75
n/c
26
n/c
76
n/c
27
n/c
77
n/c
28
n/c
78
n/c
29
n/c
79
n/c
30
n/c
80
n/c
31
n/c
81
n/c
32
n/c
82
n/c
33
n/c
83
n/c
34
n/c
84
n/c
35
AISENSE
85
DIO0
36
D/A OUT 0*
86
DIO1
37
D/A GND*
87
DIO2
38
D/A OUT1*
88
DIO3
39
PC +5 V
89
DIO4
40
AUXOUT0 / D/A PACER OUT
90
DIO5
41
AUXOUT1 / A/D PACER OUT
91
DIO6
42
AUXOUT2 / SCANCLK
92
DIO7
43
AUXIN0 / A/D CONVERT
93
CTR1 CLK
44
n/c
94
CTR1 GATE
45
AUXIN1 / A/D START TRIGGER
95
CTR1 OUT
46
AUXIN2 / A/D STOP TRIGGER
96
GND
47
AUXIN3 / D/A UPDATE
97
CTR2 CLK
48
AUXIN4 / D/A START TRIGGER
98
CTR2 GATE
49
AUXIN5 / A/D PACER GATE
99
CTR2 OUT
50
GND
100
GND

16-channel single-ended mode

* = n/c on PCI-DAS6034
38

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer: Measurement Computing Corporation Address: 10 Commerce Way Suite 1008 Norton, MA 02766 USA Category: Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.
Measurement Computing Corporation declares under sole responsibility that the product
PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the following standards or other documents:
EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC: General Requirements, EN 61326-1:2006 (IEC 61326-1:2005).
Emissions:
EN 55011 (2007) / CISPR 11(2003): Radiated emissions: Group 1, Class A EN 55011 (2007) / CISPR 11(2003): Conducted emissions: Group 1, Class A
Immunity: EN 61326-1:2006, Table 3.
IEC 61000-4-2 (2001): Electrostatic Discharge immunity. IEC 61000-4-3 (2002): Radiated Electromagnetic Field immunity. IEC 61000-4-4 (2004): Electric Fast Transient Burst Immunity. IEC 61000-4-5 (2001): Surge Immunity. IEC 61000-4-6 (2003): Radio Frequency Common Mode Immunity. IEC 61000-4-11 (2004): Voltage Interrupts.
To maintain compliance to the standards of this declaration, the following conditions must be met.
The host computer, peripheral equipment, power sources, and expansion hardware must be CE
compliant.
All I/O cables must be shielded, with the shields connected to ground. I/O cables must be less than 3 meters (9.75 feet) in length. The host computer must be properly grounded. Equipment must be operated in a controlled electromagnetic environment as defined by Standards EN
61326-1:2006, or IEC 61326-1:2005.
Declaration of Conformity based on tests conducted by Chomerics Test Services, Woburn, MA 01801, USA in July, 2004. Test records are outlined in Chomerics Test Report #EMI3931.04. Further testing was conducted by Chomerics Test Services, Woburn, MA. 01801, USA in December, 2008. Test records are outlined in Chomerics Test report #EMI5216.08.
We hereby declare that the equipment specified conforms to the above Directives and Standards.
Carl Haapaoja, Director of Quality Assurance
Measurement Computing Corporation
10 Commerce Way
Suite 1008
Norton, Massachusetts 02766
(508) 946-5100
Fax: (508) 946-9500
E-mail: info@mccdaq.com
www.mccdaq.com
Loading...
Buy Points How it Works FAQ Contact Us Questions and Suggestions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms of Use