National Instruments NI 7831R User Manual
Reconfigurable I/O
NI 7831R User Manual
Reconfigurable I/O Devices for
PCI/PXI/CompactPCI Bus Computers
NI 7831R User Manual
April 2004 Edition
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions ...................................................................................................................vii
Reconfigurable I/O Documentation...............................................................................viii
Related Documentation..................................................................................................ix
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the NI 7831R.......................................................................................................1-1
Using PXI with CompactPCI.........................................................................................1-2
Overview of Reconfigurable I/O ...................................................................................1-3
Reconfigurable I/O Concept............................................................................1-3
Reconfigurable I/O Architecture .....................................................................1-4
Reconfigurable I/O Applications.....................................................................1-5
Software Development ..................................................................................................1-5
LabVIEW FPGA Module................................................................................1-5
LabVIEW Real-Time Module .........................................................................1-6
Cables and Optional Equipment ....................................................................................1-7
Custom Cabling .............................................................................................................1-8
Safety Information .........................................................................................................1-9
Flexible Functionality .......................................................................1-3
User-Defined I/O Resources .............................................................1-4
Device-Embedded Logic and Processing .........................................1-4
Chapter 2
Hardware Overview of the NI 7831R
Analog Input ..................................................................................................................2-3
Input Modes.....................................................................................................2-4
Input Range .....................................................................................................2-4
Connecting Analog Input Signals ..................................................................................2-5
Types of Signal Sources ................................................................................................2-7
Floating Signal Sources...................................................................................2-7
Ground-Referenced Signal Sources ................................................................2-7
Input Modes ...................................................................................................................2-7
Differential Connection Considerations (DIFF Input Mode)..........................2-9
Differential Connections for Ground-Referenced Signal Sources.... 2-9
Differential Connections for Nonreferenced
or Floating Signal Sources .............................................................2-10
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Analog Output ............................................................................................................... 2-15
Connecting Analog Output Signals ............................................................................... 2-15
Digital I/O...................................................................................................................... 2-16
Connecting Digital I/O Signals ..................................................................................... 2-16
RTSI Trigger Bus .......................................................................................................... 2-19
PXI Local Bus (for NI PXI-7831R only) ...................................................................... 2-20
Switch Settings .............................................................................................................. 2-21
Power Connections........................................................................................................ 2-22
Field Wiring Considerations.......................................................................................... 2-23
Chapter 3
Calibration
Loading Calibration Constants ...................................................................................... 3-1
Internal Calibration........................................................................................................ 3-1
External Calibration....................................................................................................... 3-2
Single-Ended Connection Considerations ...................................................... 2-12
Single-Ended Connections for Floating Signal Sources
(RSE Input Mode).......................................................................... 2-13
Single-Ended Connections for Grounded Signal Sources
(NRSE Input Mode)....................................................................... 2-13
Common-Mode Signal Rejection Considerations........................................... 2-14
Appendix A
Specifications
Appendix B
Connecting I/O Signals
Appendix C
Using the SCB-68 Shielded Connector Block
Appendix D
Technical Support and Professional Services
Glossary
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About This Manual
This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the
National Instruments 7831R device and contains information concerning
its operation and programming.
The NI 7831R device is a Reconfigurable I/O (RIO) device. The NI 7831R
has eight independent, 16-bit analog input (AI) channels, eight
independent, 16-bit analog output (AO) channels, and 96 digital I/O (DIO)
lines.
Conventions
The following conventions appear in this manual:
<> Angle brackets that contain numbers separated by an ellipsis represent a
range of values associated with a bit or signal name—for example,
DIO<3..0>.
» The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options
to a final action. The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to
pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options
from the last dialog box.
This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information.
This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to
avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash. When this symbol is marked on
the device, refer to the Safety Information section of Chapter 1,
Introduction, for precautions to take.
bold Bold text denotes items that you must select or click in the software, such
as menu items and dialog box options. Bold text also denotes parameter
names and hardware labels.
italic Italic text denotes variables, emphasis, a cross reference, or an introduction
to a key concept. This font also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word
or value that you must supply.
monospace Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the
keyboard, sections of code, programming examples, and syntax examples.
This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories,
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programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations,
variables, filenames, and extensions.
Reconfigurable I/O Documentation
The NI 7831R User Manual is one piece of the documentation set for your
RIO system and application. Depending on the hardware and software you
use for your application, you could have any of several types of
documentation. The documentation includes the following documents:
• Getting Started with the NI 7831R—This document lists what you
need to get started, describes how to unpack and install the hardware
and software, and contains information about connecting I/O signals to
the NI 7831R.
• LabVIEW FPGA Module Release Notes—This document contains
information about installing and getting started with the
LabVIEW FPGA Module. Select Start»Program Files»National
Instruments»<LabVIEW>»Module Documents»LabVIEW
FPGA»Release Notes to view this document.
• LabVIEW FPGA Module User Manual—This manual describes how
to use the LabVIEW FPGA Module to create virtual instruments (VIs)
that run on the NI 7831R. Select Start»Program Files»National
Instruments»<LabVIEW>»Module Documents»FPGA User
Interface to view this document.
• FPGA Interface User Guide—This manual describes how to control
and communicate with FPGA VIs running on R Series devices. Select
Start»Program Files»National Instruments»<LabVIEW>»
Module Documents»LabVIEW FPGA»LabVIEW FPGA Module
User Manual to view this document.
• LabVIEW Help—This help file contains information about using the
LabVIEW FPGA Module, LabVIEW, and the LabVIEW Real-Time
Module with the NI 7831R. Select Help»VI, Function, & How-To
Help in LabVIEW to view the LabVIEW Help.
• LabVIEW Real-Time Module User Manual—This manual contains
information about how to build deterministic applications using the
LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
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Related Documentation
The following documents contain information you might find helpful:
• NI Developer Zone tutorial, Field Wiring and Noise Considerations
for Analog Signals, at
• PICMG CompactPCI 2.0 R3.0
• PXI Hardware Specification Revision 2.1
• PXI Software Specification Revision 2.1
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ni.com/zone
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Introduction
This chapter describes the NI 7831R, describes the concept of the
Reconfigurable I/O device, describes the optional software and equipment,
and contains information about the NI 7831R.
About the NI 7831R
The NI 7831R is an R Series device with 96 digital I/O (DIO) lines, eight
independent, 16-bit analog output (AO) channels, and eight independent,
16-bit analog input (AI) channels.
A user-reconfigurable FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) controls
the digital and analog I/O lines on the NI 7831R. The FPGA on the R Series
device allows you to define the functionality and timing of the device. You
can change the functionality of the FPGA on the R Series device in
LabVIEW using the LabVIEW FPGA Module to create and download a
custom virtual instrument (VI) to the FPGA. Using the FPGA Module, you
can graphically design the timing and functionality of the R Series device.
If you only have LabVIEW but not the FPGA Module, you cannot create
new FPGA VIs, but you can create VIs that run on Windows or an RT target
to control existing FPGA VIs.
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Some applications require tasks such as real-time, floating-point
processing or datalogging while performing I/O and logic on the R Series
device. You can use the LabVIEW Real-Time Module to perform these
additional applications while communicating with and controlling the
R Series device.
The R Series device contains flash memory to store VIs for automatic
loading of the FPGA when the system is powered on.
The NI 7831R device uses the Real-Time System Integration (RTSI) bus to
easily synchronize several measurement functions to a common trigger or
timing event. The PXI chassis can accommodate multiple devices. The
NI PCI-7831R accesses the RTSI bus through a RTSI cable connected
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between devices. The NI PXI-7831R accesses the RTSI bus through the
PXI trigger lines implemented on the PXI backplane.
Refer to Appendix A, Specifications, for detailed NI 7831R specifications.
Using PXI with CompactPCI
Using PXI-compatible products with standard CompactPCI products is an
important feature provided by PXI Hardware Specification Revision 2.1
and PXI Software Specification Revision 2.1. If you use a PXI-compatible
plug-in card in a standard CompactPCI chassis, you cannot use
PXI-specific functions, but you still can use the basic plug-in card
functions. For example, the RTSI bus on the R Series device is available in
a PXI chassis but not in a CompactPCI chassis.
The CompactPCI specification permits vendors to develop sub-buses that
coexist with the basic PCI interface on the CompactPCI bus. Compatible
operation is not guaranteed between CompactPCI devices with different
sub-buses nor between CompactPCI devices with sub-buses and PXI.
The standard implementation for CompactPCI does not include these
sub-buses. The R Series device works in any standard CompactPCI chassis
adhering to the PICMG CompactPCI 2.0 R3.0 core specification.
PXI-specific features are implemented on the J2 connector of the
CompactPCI bus. Table 1-1 lists the J2 pins used by the NI 7831R. The
NI 7831R is compatible with any CompactPCI chassis with a sub-bus that
does not drive these lines. Even if the sub-bus is capable of driving these
lines, the R Series device is still compatible as long as those pins on the
sub-bus are disabled by default and are never enabled.
Caution Damage can result if the J2 lines are driven by the sub-bus.
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Table 1-1. Pins Used by the NI PXI-7831R
NI PXI-7831R Signal PXI Pin Name PXI J2 Pin Number
PXI Trigger<0..7> PXI Trigger<0..7> A16, A17, A18, B15, B18, C18,
E16, E18
PXI Clock 10 MHz PXI Clock 10 MHz E17
PXI Star Trigger PXI Star Trigger D17
LBLSTAR<0..12> LBL<0..12> A1, A19, C1, C19, C20, D1, D2,
D15, D19, E1, E2, E19, E20
LBR<0..12> LBR<0..12> A2, A3, A20, A21, B2, B20, C3,
C21, D3, D21, E3, E15, E21
Overview of Reconfigurable I/O
This section explains reconfigurable I/O and describes how to use the
FPGA Module to build high-level functions in hardware.
Refer to Chapter 2, Hardware Overview of the NI 7831R, for descriptions
of the I/O resources on the NI 7831R.
Reconfigurable I/O Concept
The NI 7831R is based on a reconfigurable FPGA core surrounded by fixed
I/O resources for analog and digital input and output. You can configure
the behavior of the reconfigurable core to match the requirements of the
measurement and control system. You can implement this user-defined
behavior as an FPGA VI to create an application-specific I/O device.
Flexible Functionality
Flexible functionality allows the NI 7831R to match individual application
requirements and to mimic the functionality of fixed I/O devices. For
example, you can configure a R Series device in one application for three
32-bit quadrature encoders and then reconfigure the R Series device in
another application for eight 16-bit event counters.
You also can use the R Series device in timing and triggering applications
with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, such as control and
hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations. For example, you can configure
the R Series device for a single-timed loop in one application and then
reconfigure the device in another application for four independent timed
loops with separate I/O resources.
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User-Defined I/O Resources
You can create your own custom measurements using the fixed I/O
resources. For example, one application might require an event counter that
increments when a rising edge appears on any of three digital input lines.
Another application might require a digital line to be asserted after an
analog input exceeds a programmable threshold.
Device-Embedded Logic and Processing
You can implement LabVIEW logic and processing in the FPGA of the
R Series device. Typical logic functions include Boolean operations,
comparisons, and basic mathematical operations. You can implement
multiple functions efficiently in the same design, operating sequentially or
in parallel. You can implement more complex algorithms such as control
loops. You are limited only by the size of the FPGA.
Reconfigurable I/O Architecture
Figure 1-1 shows an FPGA connected to fixed I/O resources and a bus
interface. The fixed I/O resources include A/D converters (ADCs), D/A
converters (DACs), and digital I/O lines.
Fixed I/O Resource
Fixed I/O Resource
FPGA
Bus Interface
Figure 1-1. High-Level FPGA Functional Overview
Fixed I/O Resource
Fixed I/O Resource
Software accesses the R Series device through the bus interface, and the
FPGA connects the bus interface and the fixed I/O to make possible timing,
triggering, processing, and custom I/O functions using the LabVIEW
FPGA Module.
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The FPGA logic provides timing, triggering, processing, and custom I/O
measurements. Each fixed I/O resource used by the application uses a small
portion of the FPGA logic that controls the fixed I/O resource. The bus
interface also uses a small portion of the FPGA logic to provide software
access to the device.
The remaining FPGA logic is available for higher level functions such as
timing, triggering, and counting. The functions use varied amounts of logic.
You can place useful applications in the FPGA. How much FPGA space
your application requires depends on your need for I/O recovery, I/O, and
logic algorithms.
The FPGA does not retain the VI when it is powered off, so you must reload
the VI each time you power on. You can load the VI from onboard flash
memory or from software over the bus interface. One advantage to using
flash memory is that the VI can start executing almost immediately after
power up, instead of waiting for the computer to completely boot and load
the FPGA. Refer to the LabVIEW FPGA Module User Manual for more
information about how to store your VI in flash memory.
Reconfigurable I/O Applications
You can use the LabVIEW FPGA Module to create or acquire new VIs for
your application. The FPGA Module allows you to define custom
functionality for the R Series device using a subset of LabVIEW
functionality. Refer to the FPGA Module examples located in the
<LabVIEW>\examples\FPGA directory for examples of FPGA VIs.
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Software Development
You can use LabVIEW with the LabVIEW FPGA Module to program the
NI 7831R. To develop real-time applications that control the NI 7831R,
you can use LabVIEW with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
LabVIEW FPGA Module
The FPGA Module enables you to use LabVIEW to create VIs that run on
the FPGA of the R Series device. Use the FPGA Module VIs and functions
to control the I/O, timing, and logic of the R Series device and to generate
interrupts for synchronization. Refer to the LabVIEW FPGA Interface User
Guide, available by selecting Start»Program Files»National
Instruments»<LabVIEW>»Module Documents»FPGA Interface User
Guide, for information about the FPGA Interface functions.
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You can use Interactive Front Panel Communication to communicate
directly with the VI running on the FPGA. You can use Programmatic
FPGA Interface Communication to programmatically control and
communicate with FPGA VIs from host VIs.
Use the FPGA Interface functions when you target LabVIEW for Windows
or an RT target to create host VIs that wait for interrupts and control the
FPGA by reading and writing the FPGA VI running on the R Series device.
Note If you use the R Series device without the FPGA Module, you can use the Download
VI or Attributes to Flash Memory utility available by selecting Start»Program Files»
National Instruments»NI-RIO to download precomplied FPGA VIs to the flash memory
of the R Series device. This utility is installed by the NI-RIO CD. You also can use the
utility to configure the analog input mode, to synchronize the clock R Series device to the
PXI clock (for NI PXI-7831R only), and to configure when the VI loads from flash
memory.
LabVIEW Real-Time Module
The LabVIEW Real-Time Module extends the LabVIEW development
environment to deliver deterministic, real-time performance.
You can write host VIs that run in Windows or on RT targets to
communicate with FPGA VIs that run on the NI 7831R. You can develop
Real-Time VIs with LabVIEW and the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, and
then download the VIs to run on a hardware target with a real-time
operating system. The LabVIEW Real-Time Module allows you to use the
NI 7831R in RT Series PXI systems being controlled in real time by a VI.
The NI 7831R plug-in device is designed as a single-point AI, AO, and DIO
complement to the LabVIEW Real-Time Module. Refer to the LabVIEW
Real-Time Module User Manual and the LabVIEW Help, available by
selecting Help»VI, Function, & How-To Help, for more information
about the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
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Cables and Optional Equipment
National Instruments offers a variety of products you can use with R Series
devices, including cables, connector blocks, and other accessories, as
shown in Table 1-2.
Table 1-2. Cables and Accessories
Cable Cable Description
NI 7831R
Connector
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Accessories
SH68-C68-S Shielded 68-pin VHDCI
male connector to female
0.050 series D-type
connector. The cable is
constructed with 34 twisted
wire pairs and an overall
shield.
SMC68-68-RMIO Shielded 68-pin VHDCI
male connector to female
0.050 series D-type
connector. The cable is
constructed with individually
shielded twisted-pairs for the
analog input channels plus an
additional shield around all
the analog signals. This cable
provides superior noise
immunity on the MIO
connector.
MIO or DIO Connects to the following
standard 68-pin screw
terminal blocks:
• SCB-68
• CB-68LP
• CB-68LPR
•TBX-68
MIO only Connects to the following
standard 68-pin screw
terminal blocks:
• SCB-68
• CB-68LP
• CB-68LPR
•TBX-68
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Cable Cable Description
Table 1-2. Cables and Accessories (Continued)
NI 7831R
Connector
Accessories
NSC68-262650 Non-shielded cable connects
from 68-pin VHDCI male
connector to two 26-pin
female headers plus one
50-pin female header. The
pinout of these headers
allows for direct connection
to 5B backplanes for analog
signal conditioning and SSR
backplanes for digital signal
conditioning.
NSC68-5050 Non-shielded cable connects
from 68-pin VHDCI male
connector to two 50-pin
female headers. The pinout
of these headers allows for
direct connection to SSR
backplanes for digital signal
conditioning.
MIO only 26-pin headers can connect
to the following 5B
backplanes for analog signal
conditioning:
• 5B08 (8-channel)
• 5B01 (16-channel)
50-pin header can connect to
the following SSR
backplanes for digital signal
conditioning:
• 8-channel backplane
• 16-channel backplane
• 32-channel backplane
DIO only 50-pin headers can connect
to the following SSR
backplanes for digital signal
conditioning:
• 8-channel backplane
• 16-channel backplane
• 32-channel backplane
Refer to Appendix B, Connecting I/O Signals, for more information about
using these cables and accessories to connect I/O signals to the NI 7831R.
Refer to
ni.com/catalog for the most current cabling options.
Custom Cabling
NI offers a variety of cables for connecting signals to the NI 7831R. If you
need to develop a custom cable, a nonterminated shielded cable is available
from NI. The SHC68-NT-S connects to the NI 7831R VHDCI connectors
on one end of the cable. The other end of the cable is not terminated. This
cable ships with a wire list identifying the wires that correspond to each
NI 7831R pin. Using this cable, you can quickly connect the NI 7831R
signals that you need to the connector of your choice. Refer to Appendix B,
Connecting I/O Signals, for the NI 7831R connector pinouts.
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Safety Information
The following section contains important safety information that you must
follow when installing and using the NI 7831R.
Do not operate the NI 7831R in a manner not specified in this document.
Misuse of the NI 7831R can result in a hazard. You can compromise the
safety protection built into the NI 7831R if the NI 7831R is damaged in any
way. If the NI 7831R is damaged, return it to NI for repair.
Do not substitute parts or modify the NI 7831R except as described in this
document. Use the NI 7831R only with the chassis, modules, accessories,
and cables specified in the installation instructions. You must have all
covers and filler panels installed during operation of the NI 7831R.
Do not operate the NI 7831R in an explosive atmosphere or where there
might be flammable gases or fumes. If you must operate the NI 7831R in
such an environment, it must be in a suitably rated enclosure.
If you need to clean the NI 7831R, use a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure
that the NI 7831R is completely dry and free from contaminants before
returning it to service.
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Operate the NI 7831R only at or below Pollution Degree 2. Pollution is
foreign matter in a solid, liquid, or gaseous state that can reduce dielectric
strength or surface resistivity. The following is a description of pollution
degrees:
• Pollution Degree 1—No pollution or only dry, nonconductive
pollution occurs. The pollution has no influence.
• Pollution Degree 2—Only nonconductive pollution occurs in most
cases. Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by
condensation can be expected.
• Pollution Degree 3—Conductive pollution occurs, or dry,
nonconductive pollution occurs that becomes conductive due to
condensation.
You must insulate signal connections for the maximum voltage for which
the NI 7831R is rated. Do not exceed the maximum ratings for the
NI 7831R. Do not install wiring while the NI 7831R is live with electrical
signals. Do not remove or add connector blocks when power is connected
to the system. Remove power from signal lines before connecting them to
or disconnecting them from the NI 7831R.
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Operate the NI 7831R at or below the installation category1 listed in the
section Maximum working voltage, in Appendix A, Specifications.
Measurement circuits are subjected to working voltages
2
and transient
stresses (overvoltage) from the circuit to which they are connected during
measurement or test. Installation categories establish standard impulse
withstand voltage levels that commonly occur in electrical distribution
systems. The following list describes installation categories:
• Installation Category I—Measurements performed on circuits not
directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as
MAINS
3
voltage. This category is for measurements of voltages from
specially protected secondary circuits. Such voltage measurements
include signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy parts of
equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and
electronics.
• Installation Category II—Measurements performed on circuits
directly connected to the electrical distribution system. This category
refers to local-level electrical distribution, such as that provided by a
standard wall outlet (for example, 115 V for U.S. or 230 V for Europe).
Examples of Installation Category II are measurements performed on
household appliances, portable tools, and similar products.
• Installation Category III—Measurements performed in the building
installation at the distribution level. This category refers to
measurements on hard-wired equipment such as equipment in fixed
installations, distribution boards, and circuit breakers. Other examples
are wiring, including cables, bus-bars, junction boxes, switches,
socket-outlets in the fixed installation, and stationary motors with
permanent connections to fixed installations.
• Installation Category IV—Measurements performed at the primary
electrical supply installation (<1,000 V). Examples include electricity
meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices
and on ripple control units.
1
Installation categories, also referred to as measurement categories, are defined in electrical safety standard IEC 61010-1.
2
Working voltage is the highest rms value of an AC or DC voltage that can occur across any particular insulation.
3
MAINS is defined as a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment. Suitably rated measuring circuits can
be connected to the MAINS for measuring purposes.
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Hardware Overview
of the NI 7831R
This chapter presents an overview of the hardware functions and
I/O connectors on the NI 7831R.
Figure 2-1 shows a block diagram for the NI 7831R. Figure 2-2 shows the
parts locator diagram for the NI PXI-7831R. Figure 2-3 shows the parts
locator diagram for the NI PCI-7831R.
Calibration
DACs
x8 Channels
Temperature
Sensor
Calibration
DACs
Input Mode Mux
AISENSE
AIGND
Calibration
Connector 0 (MIO)
AI+
AI–
Mux
Input Mux
Voltage
Reference
16-Bit
DAC
Digital I/O (16)
+
Instrumentation
Amplifier
–
2
x8 Channels
16-Bit
ADC
User-
Configurable
FPGA on RIO
Devices
Configuration
Control
Configuration
Data/Address/
Control
Flash
Memory
Bus
Interface
2
Control
Address/Data
PCI/PXI/CompactPCI Bus
Digital I/O (40)
Connector 1 (DIO)Connector 2 (DIO)
Digital I/O (40)
PXI Local Bus (NI PXI-7831R only)
RTSI Bus
RTSI/PXI Triggers
Figure 2-1. NI 7831R Block Diagram
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Figure 2-2. Parts Locator Diagram for the NI PXI-7831R
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Figure 2-3. Parts Locator Diagram for the NI PCI-7831R
Analog Input
The NI 7831R has eight independent, 16-bit AI channels that you
can sample simultaneously or at different rates. The input mode is
software-configurable, and the input range is fixed at ±10 V. The
converters return data in two’s complement format. Table 2-1 shows the
ideal output code returned for a given AI voltage.
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