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User’s Guide

OMB-DAQBOARD-2000 Series

High Performance PCI-Based Data Acquisition Boards

OMB-1033-0901 rev 6.1

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Manual Layout

Note: For benefit of those who have not yet installed their OMB-DaqBoard/2000 Series board, this

OMB-DaqBoard/2000 Series, Installation Guide (p/n OMB-1033-0940)

Chapter 1 – Daq Systems and OMB-DaqBoard/2000 Series Devices. This chapter begins with a

manual begins with a copy of the installation guide. Use the guide to install the associated
software, product support, and board.

discussion of the “modular concept” that is associated with Daq data acquisition systems. The
chapter then goes on to provide an overview for each DaqBoard/2000 Series board.

DBK Basics

(A Document Module)

- discusses option cards and modules (DBKs) that can be used to
enhance and expand data acquisition systems. Note that DBK Basics is not a chapter, but an
independent document module that is applicable to this user’s manual, as well as others.

Chapter 2 – System Connections and Pinouts - This chapter provides an overview of the DBK200

Series P4 adapters that can be used, for example, to obtain DB37 type connectors (P1, P2, and P3)
from the DaqBoard’s 100-pin P4 connector. Pinouts for P1, P2, P3, and P4 are included.

Chapter 3 - CE Compliance pertains to CE standards and conditions that are relevant to DaqBoard/2000

Series boards. The chapter includes CE Kit installation instructions.

Chapter 4 - Calibration lists the order in which to perform calibration-related adjustments and briefly

discusses DaqCal.exe, a program that provides on-screen instruction, graphics, and prompts.

Glossary

Reference Notes:
During software installation, Adobe

®

PDF versions of user manuals are automatically
installed onto your hard drive as a part of product support. The default location is in the
Programs Group, which can be accessed from the Windows Desktop.

A copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader

®

is included on your CD. The Reader provides
a means of reading and printing the PDF documents. In addition to reading associated
documents that are installed onto your hard-drive as support for your product, our PDF
documents can be read directly from the CD. Note that hardcopy versions of manuals can be
ordered from the factory.

➣

DaqView and DaqViewXL – explains the use and features of the included out-of-the-box

data acquisition software.

➣

Post Acquisition Data Analysis User’s Guide – discusses three post-acquisition data

analysis programs: eZ-PostView, eZ-TimeView, and eZ-FrequencyView.

➣

For detailed information regarding specific DBKs, refer to the OMB-DBK Option Cards

and Modules User’s Manual, p/n OMB-457-0905. Each DBK section includes device-

specific hardware and software information. The document includes a chapter on power
management.

➣

For programming-related information refer to the separate Programmer’s Manual,
p/n OMB-1008-0901.

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Your order was carefully inspected prior to shipment. When you receive your system, carefully
unpack all items from the shipping carton and check for physical signs of damage that may have
occurred during shipment. Promptly report any damage to the shipping agent and your sales
representative. Retain all shipping materials in case the unit needs returned to the factory.

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Using this equipment in ways other than described in this manual may cause
personal injury or equipment damage. Before setting up and using your
equipment, you should read all documentation that covers your system.
Pay special attention to Warnings and Cautions.

®

Note:

During software installation, Adobe
automatically install onto your hard drive as a part of product support. The default
location is in the Programs group, which can be accessed from the Windows
Desktop. Initial navigation is as follows:

Start [Desktop “Start” pull-down menu]

⇒

Programs

⇒

Omega DaqX Software

You can also access the PDF documents directly from the data acquisition CD by
using the <View PDFs> button located on the opening screen.

Refer to the PDF documentation for details regarding both hardware and software.
A copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader

provides a means of reading and printing the PDF documents. Note that hardcopy
versions of the manuals can be ordered from the factory.

PDF versions of use r manuals will

®

is included on your CD. The Reader

PDF

PDF

PDF

PDF

DaqBoard 2000 Series Users Manual.pdf

Contains the OMB-DaqBoard/2000 Series hardware-related and software-related
chapters, as well as links to the .pdf files listed below. This pdf file, plus the
following constitute a complete set of documentation for the OMB-DaqBoard/2000
Series boards. Note that the Programmer’s Manual (OMB-1008-0901) and the
OMB-DBK Option Cards & Modules (OMB-457-0905) are completely separate
documents.

DaqView_DaqViewXL.pdf

Discusses how to install and use these “out-of-the-box” data acquisition programs.

PostAcquisition Analysis.pdf

This pdf consists of two documents. The first discusses eZ-PostView, a post data
acquisition analysis program. The application is included free as a part of
DaqTemp product support. The second includes information regarding eZ-
FrequencyView and eZ-TimeView. These two applications have more features than
does eZ-PostView and are available for purchase. They can; however, be used
freely during a 30-day trial period.

DBK Options.pdf

The DBK Option Cards and Modules Manual discusses each of the OMB-DBK
products available at the time of print.

ProgrammersManual.pdf

The programmer’s manual pertains to developing custom programs using

PDF

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Applications Program Interface (API) commands.
Programmers should check the readme.file on the install CD-ROM for the location
of program examples included on the CD.

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OMB-DaqBoard/2000 Series User’s Manual

Table of Contents

DaqBoard/2000 Series, Installation Guide (p/n OMB-1033-0940)

1 – Daq Systems and Device Overviews

Daq Systems, the Modular Concept ……1-1
DaqBooks, DaqBoards, & Daq PC-Cards….1-2
Theory of Operation …… 1-4
DaqBoard/2000…… 1-9
DaqBoard/2001 …… 1-11
DaqBoard/2002 …… 1-13
DaqBoard/2003 …… 1-15
DaqBoard/2004 …… 1-17
DaqBoard/2005 …… 1-19
Using DBK Cards & Modules for Signal Conditioning ……1-21
Daq Software …… 1-21
Specifications – DaqBoard/2000 Series Boards …… 1-23

DBK Basics

(Document Module)

Introduction…… 1
How Do DBKs Connect to the Data Acquisition Device? …… 2

Connecting DBKs to DaqBooks, ISA-Type DaqBoards, and LogBooks …… 2
Connecting DBKs to DaqBoard/2000 Series Boards …… 3

DBK Identification Tables ….. 4

Analog Output DBKs …… 4
Digital I/O Control DBKs …… 4
Analog Signal Conditioning DBKs …… 4
Expansion and Terminal Panel Connection DBKs …… 5
Power Supply DBKs …… 5

Tips on Setting up a Data Acquisition System …… 6
Power Supplies and Power Connectors …… 7
An Introduction to Power-Related DBKs ….. 8
Calculating Your System’s Power Needs …… 10

Additional Reading ….. 12

2 – System Connections and Pinouts

Overview …… 2-1
DBK200 Series, P4 Connector Options …… 2-2
Pinouts for DaqBoard/2000 Series Boards …… 2-7

3 - CE-Compliance

Overview ……3-1
CE Standards and Directives ……3-1
Safety Conditions ……3-2
Emissions/Immunity Conditions ……3-2
CE Enhancements for DBKs ...3-3
CE Cable Kit for DaqBoard 2000/Series Boards…… 3-3

4 – Calibration

Glossary

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OMB-DaqBoard/2000 Series User’s Manual

OMB-DaqBoard/2000 Series Installation Guide

This guide tells you how to complete the following steps for a successful installation.

Step 1 – Install Software
Step 2 – Install Boards in Available PCI Bus-Slots
Step 3 – Configure Boards
Step 4 – Test Hardware

…… page IG-2

…… page IG-3

….. page IG-5

….. page IG-6

Reference Note:

After you have completed the installation you should refer to the electronic documents that
were automatically installed onto your hard drive as a part of product support. The default
location is in the Programs group, which can be accessed from the Windows Desktop.

You should keep your OMB-DaqBoard/2000 Series board’s serial number and your DaqView/2000
authorization code (if applicable) with this document. Space is provided below for recording up to 4 board
numbers and their PCI bus-slot location. The board serial number is located on the P4 connector as
indicated

in the following figure.

Serial Number Location on DaqBoard/2000 Series P4 Connector

Board Type (e.g., 2000,
2002, 2003, etc.)*

Board 1

Board 2

Board 3

Board 4

The host PC can support up to four OMB-DaqBoard/2000 Series Boards.

Serial Number PCI Bus-Slot Location

*Note: OMB-DaqBoard/2000 Series boards have device labels which read, for example, “DaqBoard/2000,”

“DaqBoard/2001,” “DaqBoard/2002,” etc. The name labels are convenient for users of more than one board type.

DaqView/2000 Authorization Code

Customers who ordered DaqView/2000 can find their authorization code on the
Note that earlier documents may refer to this as a “registration code” or “registration ID.”

Customers who did not order DaqView/2000 can run a

____________________________

30-day free trial version

authorization code sheet

, as discussed elsewhere in the User’s Manual.

located inside the sleeve of the install CD.

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Take ESD precautions (packaging, proper handling, grounded wrist strap, etc.)

Use care to avoid touching board surfaces and onboard components. Only handle boards by their edges
(or ORBs, if applicable). Ensure boards do not come into contact with foreign elements such as oils,
water, and industrial particulate.

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Reference Notes:

(1) Each DaqBoard/2000 Series Board plugs into a PCI bus-slot. Consult your PC owner’s manual as needed.
(2) Be sure to read about the DBK cards and modules applicable to your acquisition system. Specific DBK information can
be found in your OMB-DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual (p/n OMB-457-0905). After the install you can
navigate to the DBK manual and other relevant electronic documents from your desktop as follows:

Start ⇒ Programs ⇒ Omega DaqX Software ⇒ OMB-DaqBoard2000 Series Users

Minimum System Requirements

Reference Note

: Adobe PDF versions of user manuals will
automatically install onto your hard drive as a part of product
support. The default location is in the

Programs

group, which
can be accessed from the Windows Desktop. Refer to the PDF
documentation for details regarding both hardware and software.
Note that hardcopy versions of the manuals can be ordered from
the factory.

PC system with Pentium® Processor
Windows Operating System
RAM, as follows:

32 Mbytes of RAM for Windows 95/98/NT
64 Mbytes of RAM for Windows Me
64 Mbytes of RAM for Windows 2000

64 Mbytes of RAM for Windows XP

Step 1

DaqBoard/2000 Series Installation, A Pictorial Overview

– Install Software

IMPORTANT: Software must be installed before installing hardware.

Remove

1.

Programs

2. Place the Data Acquisition CD into the CD-ROM drive. Wait for PC to auto-run the CD. This may
take a few moments, depending on your PC. If the CD does not auto-run, use the Desktop’s

Start/Run/Browse feature.

3. After the intro-screen appears, follow the screen prompts.

Upon completing the software installation, continue with step 2, Install Boards in available PCI Bus-slots.

previous versi on Daq drivers, if present. You can do this through Microsoft’s

feature.

Add/Remove

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Step 2 – Install Boards in available PCI Bus-slots

IMPORTANT: Software must be installed before installing hardware.

IMPORTANT: Bus Mastering DMA must be Enabled

For a DaqBoard/2000 Series board to operate properly, Bus Mastering DMA
Prior to installation, verify that your computer is capable of performing Bus Mastering DMA for
the applicable PCI bus-slot. Note that some computers have BIOS settings that enable [or disable]
Bus Mastering DMA. If your computer has this BIOS option, ensure that Bus Mastering DMA is

Enabled

Refer to your PC’s owner manual for additional information regarding Bus Mastering DMA.

on the appropriate PCI slot.

.

must be enabled

.

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Turn off power to, and UNPLUG the host PC and externally connected equipment prior to
removing the PC’s cover and installing DaqBoard/2000. Electric shock or damage to equipment
can result even under low-voltage conditions.

Take ESD precautions (packaging, proper handling, grounded wrist strap, etc.)

Use care to avoid touching board surfaces and onboard components. Only handle boards by their
edges (or ORBs, if applicable). Ensure boards do not come into contact with foreign elements such
as oils, water, and industrial particulate.

1. Turn

2. Remove the PC’s cover. Refer to your PC Owner’s Manual as needed.

3. Choose an available PCI bus-slot.

4. Carefully remove DaqBoard/2000 Series Board from its anti-static protective bag. If you have not already done so, write
down the serial number of your board at this time. Space is provided on page IG-1.

power to, and

off

UNPLUG the host PC

and externally connected equipment.

The following figure applies to steps 5 and 6.

Removing a Blank Adapter Plate

5. On the PC’s rear panel, loosen and remove the screw for the blank adapter plate that corresponds with the chosen PCI
bus.

6. Remove the adapter plate for the chosen PCI slot. Refer to your PC Owner’s Manual if needed.

The following figure applies to steps 7, 8, and 9.

(Steps 5 and 6)

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Installing a DaqBoard/2000 Series Board

(Steps 7 through 9)

7. Align groove in the DaqBoard/2000 Series board’s PCI edge-connector with the ridge of the desired PCI slot, and with
the PC’s corresponding rear-panel slot.

8. Push the board firmly into the PCI slot. The board will snap into position.

9. Secure the board by inserting the rear-panel adapter-plate screw.

10. Using the previous steps, install additional boards into available PCI bus-slots, if applicable to your application.

11. Replace the computer’s cover.

12. Plug in all cords and cables that were removed in step 1.

13. Apply power to, and start up the PC.

Note

: At this point some PCs may prompt you to insert an installation disk. While this is rare, if you do receive such a

prompt simply place the install CD-ROM into the disk drive and follow additional screen prompts.

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Step 3

– Configure Boards

OMB-DaqBoard/2000 Series Boards have no jumpers or switches to set. Configuration is performed, in its
entirety, through software. Refer to the following figure and steps to c omplete the configuration. The
numbers in the figure correspond to the numbered steps immediately following the figure.

Accessing the DaqBoard/2000 Properties Tab

1. Run the Daq Configuration control p anel ap plet. Navigation from the desktop to the applet is as follows:

Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel ⇒ Daq*Configuration (double-click)

2. Double-click on the Device Inventory’s DaqBoard2K0 icon. The DaqBoard/2000 Properties tab (used for the
entire DaqBoard/2000 Series) will appear. If the DaqBoard2K0 icon is not present, skip to the Using ‘Add

Device’ section provided below.

3. Enter a “Device Name” in the text box, or use the default “DaqBoard2K0.” Device Name is for identifying the
specific DaqBoard/2000 Series board. Note that Device Name actually refers to the PCI slot and not to the
actual board.

4. Verify that the “Device Type” shows the correct DaqBoard/2000 Series board, e.g., “DaqBoard/2000,
DaqBoard/2001, etc.” Note that available device types can be viewed via the pull-down list (▼).

5. Confirm that the DaqBoard/2000 Series text box shows a Bus #, Slot #, and Serial Number.
If this text box is empty, use its pull-down list (▼) and select the serial number that matches the one for your

board.

Refer to the inside front cover page for serial number information.

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Using “Add Device”

This method is for users who have accessed the Daq Configuration
control panel applet, but have no DaqBoard2K icon (as described on
page 5, step 2).

(A) After accessing the Daq Configuration control panel applet, click on

the Add Device button (see figure, right). The Select Device Type
window will appear.

(B) Using the Device Type’s pull-down list, select the applicable board.

In the example at the right DaqBoard/2000 is selected.

(C) Click the OK button. The DaqBoard/2000 Properties tab will appear.

This tab applies to all boards in the DaqBoard/2000 Series.

At this point, co mpl ete steps 3 through 5 from page 5.

Using “Add Device”

Step 4

– Test Hardware

Use the following steps to test the DaqBoard/2000 Series board. Note that these steps are continued from those listed under
the previous section, “Configure Board.”

1. Select the “Test Hardware” tab.

2. Click the “Resource Test” button.

3. After the test is complete, click “OK.”

System capability is now tested for the DaqBoard/2000
Series board and a list of test results appears on screen.

Note: If you experience difficulties, please consult your user

documentation (included on your CD) before calling for
technical support. Note that the user documentation
includes a troubleshooting chapter, as well as a great
deal of information regarding specific DBK cards and
modules.

Test Hardware Tab

(Condens ed Screen Image)

At this point we are ready to connect signals. This is typically accomplished with the use of a DBK200 Series option.

Reference Note:
For detailed information regarding the DBK200 Series options, refer to the OMB-DBK Option Cards and
Modules User’s Manual (p/n OMB-457-0905).

During software installation, Adobe® PDF versions of user manuals are automatically installed onto your hard
drive as a part of product support. The default location is in the Programs group, which can be accessed
from the Windows Desktop. A copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader® is included on your CD. The Reader
provides a means of reading and printing the PDF documents. Note that hardcopy versions of manuals can be
ordered from the factory.

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Daq Systems and Device Overviews 1

Daq Systems, the Modular Concept …… 1-1
DaqBooks, DaqBoards, and Daq PC-Cards …… 1-2
Theory of Operation, DaqBoard/2000 Series Boards …… 1-4
DaqBoard/2000 ….… 1-9
DaqBoard/2001……. 1-11
DaqBoard/2002…… 1-13
DaqBoard/2003…… 1-15
DaqBoard/2004…… 1-17
DaqBoard/2005…… 1-19
Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal Conditioning ….. 1-21
Daq Software ……1-21

1-23

Specifications……

Daq Systems, the Modular Concept

Daq equipment and software form a modular, interrelated family of products that provide great flexibility in
data acquisition system design. This flexibility allows for the development of custom systems that are
unique to the user, and which can be optimized for his or her specific application needs. With the Daq
product line, system expansion or redesign can typically be accomplished with relative ease.

•

Primary Acquisition Device. This is the main data acquisition device, e.g., a DaqBook, DaqBoard,

or Daq PC-Card. These devices provide a vital data conversion and communications link between
the data source of transducers and signal conditioners and the data processor of the host computer.
Note the DaqBoards can be ISA-type or PCI-type.

•

DBK Option Cards and Modules. Over 35 DBK cards and modules (the number is constantly

growing) provide various types of signal conditioning and system expansion. Note that certain DBK
modules exist for the purpose of supplying power to other members of the acquisition system. The
DBK options are discussed in a DBK Basics document module and in the detailed DBK Option Cards
and User’s Manual (p/n OMB-457-0905).

Note: Only passive DBKs, such as the DBK1 BNC module, the DBK11A screw terminal card, and

the DBK40 BNC analog interface, can be used with a Daq PC-Cards.

Reference Note:
DBK options are discussed in the DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual
(p/n OMB-457-0905). As a part of product support, this manual is automatically loaded
onto your hard drive during software installation. The default location is the Programs
Group, which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop.

•

Software. DaqView out-of-the-box software provides a graphical user interface with easy to read

spreadsheet formats for viewing channel data, as well as a choice of analog, digital, and bar-graph
meters. Waveform analysis can be performed, when applicable. A product support option, included
on the data acquisition CD, provides a means of performing post data analysis. More information is
included in the software-specific PDF documents that are installed on your hard-drive as a part of
product support.

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Daq Systems and Device Overviews 1-1

In addition to the included out-of-the-box software, Daq products can be controlled via user-written
custom programs through Applications Program Interface (API). Several languages are supported,
e.g., C/C++, VisualBASIC, Delphi.

DaqView and DASYLab can only be used with one OMB-DaqBoard/2000 Series
board at a time. LabView can be used with multiple boards. For multiple board use
(via custom programming) refer to the Using Multiple Devices section of the

Programmer’s Manual. During software installation from the data acquisition CD

(p/n 1022-0602), a PDF version of the Programmer’s Manual is automatically
loaded onto your hard drive as a part of product support. The default location is
the Programs Group.

Reference Note:

Programming topics are covered in the Programmer’s User Manual (p/n OMB-1008-

0901). As a part of product support, this manual is automatically loaded onto your hard
drive during software installation. The default location is the Programs directory, which
can be accessed through the Windows Desktop.

DaqBooks, DaqBoards and Daq PC-Cards

Daq products connect to one or more DBKs on their signal input side and a computer on their output side.
Each type of Daq device connects to the computer in a different way:

•

The DaqBook is an external module that connects to a computer’s enhanced parallel port (EPP)
interface or PC-Card link.

•

The DaqBoard [ISA type] board is an internal card that plugs into an ISA-bus slot within a
computer.

•

DaqBoard/2000 Series Boards plug into a PCI-bus slot, within a host PC.

•

The Daq PC-Card slides into the PCMCIA slot of a host computer, typically a notebook PC.

Features common to the Daq products include:

•

100-kHz channel-to-channel scan and gain switching (10 µs);
200-kHz for DaqBoard/2000 Series Boards.

•

512-location sequence memory that can be loaded with any combination of channels and gains.

•

Ability to access up to 256 different channels of DBK signals while maintaining the channel-to­channel scan rate. The DBK expansion options can accommodate mixed-signal inputs from
thermocouples and RTDs to isolated high-voltage inputs and strain gages.

•

Ability to handle 8 differential or 16 single-ended signal inputs without DBK expansion units.

•

Ability to handle fixed digital I/O up to 4 TTL lines in and 4 TTL lines out (accessible only if no
analog expansion cards are in use).

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Daq Data Acquisition Devices

Category Device Description

Primary
Acquisition
Device

DBK Option
Cards and
Modules

Software

DaqBook

DaqBoard/2000
Series

DaqBoard (ISA types)

Analog Signal
Conditioning

Analog Output

Digital I/O and Control

Expansion
Connections
Power Supply DBKs: 30A, 32A, 33, 34

Included Software DaqView, Post Data Acquisition Analysis Program (actual application not

Optional Software DaqView/2000, DaqViewXL, DASYLab

Portable Data Acquisition Modules

12-bit: DaqBook/100, /112, /120
16-bit: DaqBook/200, /216, /260

Plug-In Boards for PCI Bus-Slots

16-bit , 200 kHz. Six boards identified as /2000 through /2005

Plug-In Boards for ISA Bus-Slots

12-bit: DaqBoard/100A, /112A
16-bit: DaqBoard/200A, /216A

Cards and modules used to condition Analog Signals

DBK/ 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 42, 43A, 44, 45, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54,
207, 207/CJC

Cards used to modify Analog Output Signals

DBK/ 2, 5

Cards and modules used to condition Digital I/O

DBK/ 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 208

Cards and modules used to expand the acquisition system.

DBK/ 1, 10, 11A, 35, 40, 41, 60, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 209

specified), Visual Basic extensions, Application Programming Interface
(API)

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Theory of Operation

As implied by the following matrix, the operational material does not apply globally to every
DaqBoard/2000 Series board. For example, boards /2002, /2003, /2004 have no analog input.

For ease of understanding, each board is discussed independently, following the matrix. Note that pinouts
are provided in chapter 2.

I/O Comparison Matrix

I/O Comparison Matrix

for DaqBoard/2000 Series Boards

DaqBoard/

(PCI versions)

2000

2001

2002

2003

Analog Input

Channels

Analog Input signals enter
through P4 , go to MUX, to
PGA, to Gain & Offset
Amplifier, the n to Analog­to-Digital Converter (ADC)

16

16

-- --

--

Analog Output

Channels

Digital Signals go through
Digital-to-Analog
Converters, then through
“DAC Out” on P4.

2

4

Digital I/O

Channels

Digital signals pas s
through one 1 6-bit
Digital I/O Port and
three 8-bit Digital I/O
Ports located on P4.

40

40

40

-- --

Counter/

Timers

Four 16-bit Counter
Input signals and Two
16-bit Timer Output
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System Controller.

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Synchronous Input Operations

The DaqBoard/2000 Series products allow synchronous scanning and acquisition of Analog Input, Digital
Input and Counter Input Data at up to 200kHz aggregate scanning rates. The Analog Input data can be
either main unit or expansion modules from P1 compatible analog input modules. The Digital Input data
can be main unit 8-bit P2 (8255) digital inputs, 16-bit P3 digital inputs or P2 compatible DBK digital input
expansion modules.

Analog Input Channels

The DaqBoard/2000 Series boards that offer analog input (see matrix) allow analog input configuration for
the board as well as the P1 compatible DBK analog input expansion modules.

Channel Selection and Mode Settings

The main unit accepts up to 16 single ended or up to 8 differential-ended inputs and can be programmed for
single-ended or differential-ended on a per channel basis. Just one analog channel is sacrificed when a
DBK expansion module is enabled. See DBK documentation in the DBK Option Cards & Modules User’s

Manual (p/n OMB-457-0905) for further information.

Channel Range and Polarity

Each main unit channel also may be programmed for either unipolar or bipolar mode with gain settings of
1,2,4,8,16,32 and 64.

Channel Sampling Interval

The DaqBoard/2000 Series boards allow programmable sampling intervals of 5us or 10us on a per channel
basis. When a higher degree of accuracy is desired, this mode allows channels (which change slowly) to be
sampled at a longer interval. Note that shorter intervals can be used when sampling channels that change
rapidly. Each 5us or 10us interval reduces the maximum aggregate acquisition rate for the entire scan by
that amount.

Digital Input Channels

DaqBoard/2000 Series boards allow either synchronous scanning of digital input channels or asynchronous
I/O operations for all configured digital channels.

Counter Input Channels

DaqBoard/2000 Series boards allow synchronous scanning of the 4 16-bit counter input channels. The four
16-bit counter channels can also be cascaded into two 32-bit counter channels. For either cascaded or
non-cascaded counter channels each channel can be configured for:

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Pulse Counting Mode – specifies that each counter should be cleared upon being read and placed into
the input scan.

•

Totalize Counting Mode – specifies that each counter is to free-run and not be cleared during the input
acquisition.

Synchronous Input Acquisition Clocking

DaqBoard/2000 Series boards allow clocking of the synchronized inputs either by an internal,
programmable pacer clock or by external clocking. These products use a sequencer to implement a
multiplexing approach to gathering the input data. This means that with either internal or external clocking
the entire channel scan (including the sampling time for each channel) may not exceed the maximum
aggregate rate of 200kHz.

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Synchronous Output Operations

DaqBoard/2000 Series boards allow synchronous output of any D/A or P3 16-bit Digital channels available
at up to 100kHz for each channel. All D/A channels available and the 16-bit P3 Digital channel may have
output streamed to them and clocked out synchronously. The D/A channels may be configured for
waveform output and the P3 digital channel may be configured for streamed digital pattern output using the
same clock sources.

Output Channel Configuration

Analog Output Channels

Each D/A channel can be configured for waveform output individually. If the D/A channel is not
configured for waveform output it then is available for asynchronous output operations.

Digital Pattern Output Channel

The 16-bit P3 Digital Port can be configured for streamed digital pattern output. If not configured for
streamed digital pattern output operations it then may be used for asynchronous digital I/O operations.

Synchronous Output Clocking

DaqBoard/2000 Series boards allow clocking of the synchronized output by the acquisition clock source, an
internal, programmable pacer clock or by an external clock source. When the clock source generates a new
clock signal all outputs are updated concurrently. Regardless of the clock source, the clock may not exceed
the maximum update rate of 100kHz.

Synchronous Output Data Source

DaqBoard/2000 Series boards allow the data source for synchronized output operations to be that of a
memory based buffer or a file located on a mass storage medium. With either type of output data source,
the output data for all the channels are contained in the buffer and/or file. The file path may be any file
located on the on the machine or network accessible file.

Asynchronous I/O Operations

DaqBoard/2000 Series boards allow asynchronous input of any counter or digital channel that is not
currently configured for synchronous acquisition. The boards also allow for asynchronous output to any
D/A channels not currently configured for waveform output. Likewise, the 16-bit P3 digital port can be
used for both asynchronous input and output operations if it is not currently configured for streamed pattern
output operations. In addition, the timer outputs can be programmed at any time regardless of the current
state of synchronous or asynchronous operations on other channels.

Digital I/O Channels

Local 8255 Channels

DaqBoard/2000 Series boards [which have digital I/O capabilities] have an implemented Intel 8255 core in
the digital I/O logic on the P2 port of the product. With the Intel 8255 there are three 8-bit wide ports
available for I/O and one 8-bit wide port for configuration purposes. The configuration port is used to
configure the other three 8-bit ports for either input or output operations.

Local 16-bit P3 Port

The 16-bit P3 Digital Port can be used as either an input port, or an output port. With this port, no
configuration is required, as the port simply outputs when written to and inputs when read.

Expansion Digital I/O

DaqBoard/2000 Series boards [that have digital I/O capabilities] have the ability to expand these through
the P2 port and the connection of applicable digital I/O expansion modules. These modules are discussed
in the DBK Option Cards & Modules User’s Manual. When using the digital I/O expansion modules the
local P2 Intel 8255 digital I/O becomes inaccessible in lieu of the expansion modules. These expansion
modules provide additionally Intel 8255 ports as well as input isolation for applications that require the
expanded capabilities.

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Pulse Stream Output Using Timers

The boards allow the generation of output pulses based upon a programmable setting. These output timers
can be set at any time regardless of the state of any synchronous or asynchronous operations which are
currently taking place on other channels.

Analog Output Channels

The boards [that have analog output capabilities] have the ability to output analog data to any of the
available (up to four) D/A channels. Each D/A channel may be asynchronously updated by an application if
the D/A channel is not currently being used for waveform output operations.

Counter Input Channels

With exception of DaqBoard/2003, the boards have counter input capabilities and have the ability to read
counter input [if the counter channel is not configured for synchronous acquisition]. As in the case of
synchronous operations the 4 16-bit counter input channels can be used individually or cascaded into two
32-bit counter channels. For either cascaded or non-cascaded counter channels each channel can be
configured for:

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Clear on Read Mode - specifies that each counter should be cleared (reset to 0) upon being read.

•

Continuous Totalize Mode – specifies that each counter is to free-run and not be cleared during
the read operation.

Operation Matrix

Operation

*

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Synchronous Input

Analog Main Unit Inputs (P1) Yes Yes No No No Yes
Analog Expansion Input (P1) Yes Yes No No No Yes
Counter Inputs (P3) Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Digital Main Unit Inputs (P2) Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Digital Expansion Inputs (P2) Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Digital Inputs (P3) Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes

Synchronous Output

Analog D/A Waveform Output Yes(2) Yes(4) No (0) Yes(4) Yes(4) No (0)
Streamed Digital Output (16-bit P3) Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes

Asynchronous IO

Main Unit Digital I/O Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Expansion Digital I/O Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Timer Output (Pulse Generation) Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Analog Output Yes(2) Yes(4) No (0) Yes(4) Yes(4) No (0 )

* A similar matrix, intended to highlight board differences at a glance, is presented on page 1-4.

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DaqBoard/2000 is a high-speed, multi-function, plug-and-play data acquisition board for PCI bus
computers. It features a 16-bit, 200-kHz A/D converter, digital calibration, bus mastering DMA,
two 16-bit, 100-kHz D/A converters, 40 digital I/O lines, four counters, and two timers.

Up to 470 channels of analog and digital I/O can be accessed with one DaqBoard/2000. Up to four
boards can be installed into a PC.

A 100-pin connector on the board provides access to all of the input and output signals. The board
accommodates all I/O with one cable and one PCI bus slot.
The 100-pin I/O connector, P4, is logically divided into three ports:

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P1 – Analog input port for16 single-ended or 8 differential analog inputs with 13 software
programmable ranges (±10 V to ±156 mV full scale).

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P2 – General purpose digital I/O port with 24 lines, or digital I/O expansion port controlling up to 192
external lines.

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P3 – 16-bit digital I/O port, counter inputs, timer outputs, and analog outputs.

The on-board scan sequencer lets you select up to 512 channel/range combinations. The sequencer scans all
channels of the scan at 5µs or 10 µs/channel.

Bus mastering allows analog and digital/counter input data, as well as analog and digital output data, to flow
between the PC and the DaqBoard/2000 without consuming CPU time.

DaqBoard/2000 supports a full complement of trigger modes including:

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Hardware analog triggering – A user-programmed trigger level sets an analog DAC, which is
compared in hardware to the analog input level on the selected channel. Trigger latency is < 5 µs.

•

Digital and pattern triggering – The boards have separate digital trigger input line, allowing TTL-
level triggering and latencies less than 5 µs. The trigger can be programmed for logic level or edge
triggering. In pattern triggering, any of the digital input ports acts as the trigger port. You can program
the digital pattern.

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Software-based triggering – The PC detects the trigger event from readings, either analog, digital, or
counter. Six pre- and post-triggering modes are supported.

The two 16-bit, 100-kHz analog output channels have an output from –10 V to +10 V. (These channels are
separate from the D/As used to determine analog trigger levels.) Using Bus Mastering DMA, each D/A can
output a waveform. Bus Mastering DMA also allows for digital pattern generation on the 16-bit high-speed
digital I/O port.

Other features of the DaqBoard/2000 include:

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40 TTL-level digital I/O lines. They are divided into three 8-bit ports and one 16-bit port.

•

Four 16-bit counters. Each can accept frequency inputs up to 10 MHz. The counters can be cascaded
into two 32-bit counters.

•

Two 16-bit timer outputs. Each can generate square waves from 16 Hz to 1 MHz.

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Configuration through software. There are no switches or jumpers on the DaqBoard/2000.

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Installation

I/O Connectors

DaqBoard/2000 Block Diagram

Reference Note: For the OMB-DaqBoard/2000 installation procedure, refer to the

OMB-DaqBoard/2000 Series Installation Guide. A copy of the guide is included at the

beginning of this manual.

All input and output signals are available at the board’s 100-pin P4 connector. A 3-foot, 100-conductor
ribbon cable, part number CA-195, mates with connector P4.

Reference Note: There are several P4-connector board options available for connecting the
100 pins of P4 to typical DB37 connectors (P1, P2, and P3). In addition to being briefly
discussed in chapter 2 of this manual, these options, referred to as DBK200 Series, are
detailed in the DBK Cards and Modules User’s Manual (p/n OMB-457-0905).

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DaqBoard/2001 is a high-speed, multi-function, plug-and-play data acquisition board for PCI bus
computers. It features a 16-bit, 200-kHz A/D converter, digital calibration, bus mastering DMA,
four 16-bit, 100-kHz D/A converters, 40 digital I/O lines, four counters, and two timers.

Up to 470 channels of analog and digital I/O can be accessed with one DaqBoard/2001. Up to four boards
can be installed into a PC.

A 100-pin connector on the board provides access to all of the input and output signals. The board
accommodates all I/O with one cable and one PCI slot. The 100-pin I/O connector, P4, is logically divided
into three ports:

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P1 – Analog input port for16 single-ended or 8 differential analog inputs with 13 software
programmable ranges (±10 V to ±156 mV full scale).

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P2 – General purpose digital I/O port with 24 lines, or digital I/O expansion port controlling
up to 192 external lines.

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P3 – 16-bit digital I/O port, counter inputs, timer outputs, and analog outputs.

The on-board scan sequencer lets you select up to 512 channel/range combinations. The sequencer scans all
channels of the scan at 5µs or 10µs/channel.

Bus mastering allows analog and digital/counter input data, as well as analog and digital output data, to flow
between the PC and the DaqBoard/2001 without consuming CPU time.

DaqBoard/2001 supports a full complement of trigger modes including:

•

Hardware analog triggering – A user-programmed trigger level sets an analog DAC, which is
compared in hardware to the analog input level on the selected channel. Trigger latency is < 5 µs.

•

Digital and pattern triggering – DaqBoard/2001 has a separate digital trigger input line, allowing
TTL-level triggering and latencies less than 5 µs. The trigger can be programmed for logic level or
edge triggering. In pattern triggering, any of the digital input ports acts as the trigger port. You can
program the digital pattern.

•

Software-based triggering – The PC detects the trigger event from readings, either analog, digital, or
counter. Six pre- and post-triggering modes are supported.

The four 16-bit, 100-kHz analog output channels have an output from -10 V to +10 V. (These channels are
separate from the D/As used to determine analog trigger levels.) Using Bus Mastering DMA, each D/A can
output a waveform. Bus Mastering DMA also allows for digital pattern generation on the 16-bit high-speed
digital I/O port.

Other features of the DaqBoard/2001 include:

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40 TTL-level digital I/O lines. They are divided into three 8-bit ports and one 16-bit port.

•

Four 16-bit counters. Each can accept frequency inputs up to 10 MHz. The counters can be cascaded
into two 32-bit counters.

•

Two 16-bit timer outputs. Each can generate square waves from 16 Hz to 1 MHz.

•

Configuration through software. There are no switches or jumpers on the board.

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Connections

Installation

I/O Connector

DaqBoard/2001 Block Diagram

Reference Note: For the OMB-DaqBoard/2001 installation procedure, refer to the

OMB-DaqBoard/2000 Series Installation Guide. A copy of the guide is included at the

beginning of this manual.

All input and output signals are available at the board’s 100-pin P4 connector. A 3-foot, 100-conductor
ribbon cable, part number CA-195, mates with connector P4.

Reference Note: There are several P4-connector board options available for connecting the
100 pins of P4 to typical DB37 connectors (P1, P2, and P3). In addition to being briefly
discussed in chapter 2 of this manual, these options, referred to as DBK200 Series, are
detailed in the OMB-DBK Cards and Modules User’s Manual (p/n OMB-457-0905).

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