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Triggering.........................................................................................48
Digital Input/Output Subsystem .........................................................49
User Counter-Timer Subsystem............................................................51
PowerDAQ Software Development Kit (PD-SDK)....... 53
PowerDAQ Software ...........................................................................54
PowerDAQ SDK Structure................................................................54
PowerDAQ Libraries......................................................................... 55
PowerDAQ Include Files................................................................... 56
Analog Input Subsystem .....................................................................60
Analog Output Subsystem .................................................................. 78
Digital Input/Output Subsystems........................................................86
User Counter-Timer Subsystem...........................................................90
PowerDAQ Example Programs ............................................................ 93
Third Party Software Support .............................................................95
Calibration.............................................................................. 97
Calibration ...........................................................................................98
Overview ..........................................................................................98
When to calibrate ............................................................................98
Appendix A: Specifications................................................. 99
Appendix B: Accessories ....................................................103
Accessories ........................................................................................ 104
Screw Terminal Panels ................................................................... 104
BNC Connection Panels ................................................................. 104
Thermocouple Input Racks .............................................................105
5B/7B/OEM Distribution Panels .....................................................105
Mating cables, connectors, PCB connection board........................105
Cables............................................................................................. 106
19” Racks........................................................................................ 106
Solid State Relay Backplane........................................................... 106
Signal Conditioning Expansion Units ..............................................107
Appendix C: Application Notes ........................................109
Application Note: 1 ............................................................................. 110
Application Note: 2 ............................................................................ 114
PD-BNC-xx wiring options:............................................................. 114
Appendix D: Warranty ....................................................... 115
Overview ............................................................................................. 116
Appendix E: Glossary.......................................................... 119
Glossary ..............................................................................................120