ADLINK Technology cPCI-9116 User manual

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cPCI-9116
64-ch, 16-bit, 250KS/s Analog Input Card for
3U CompactPCI
User’s Manual
Manual Rev.: 1.2
Revision Date: July 7, 2020
Part No: 50-15002-1020

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Revision History
Revision Release Date Description of Change(s)
1.10 2003-04-28 Initial release
1.2 2020-07-07 Update to current specification and
software support.

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Preface
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Table of Contents v
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Table of Contents
Preface.................................................................................... iii
List of Figures....................................................................... vii
List of Tables.......................................................................... ix
1 Introduction ........................................................................ 1
1.1 Features............................................................................... 1
1.2 Applications ......................................................................... 2
1.3 Specifications....................................................................... 2
1.3.1 Analog Input ............................................................... 2
1.3.2 Digital I/O (DIO) .......................................................... 4
1.3.3 General Purpose Timer/Counter ................................ 4
1.3.4 General Specifications................................................ 4
1.4 Software Support ................................................................. 5
1.4.1 MAPS Core................................................................. 6
1.4.2 MAPS/LV, LabVIEW Support ..................................... 7
1.4.3 MAPS/C, C & C++ Support ........................................ 8
2 Installation .......................................................................... 9
2.1 What You Have.................................................................... 9
2.2 Unpacking.......................................................................... 10
2.3 cPCI-9116 Layout .............................................................. 11
2.4 PCI Configuration .............................................................. 12
2.4.1 Plug and Play ........................................................... 12
2.4.2 Configuration ............................................................ 12
2.4.3 Troubleshooting........................................................ 12
3 Signal Connections.......................................................... 13
3.1 Connectors and Pin Assignment ....................................... 13
3.1.1 100-pin SCSI-type Connector (J1) ........................... 14

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3.1.2 J1 Connector Legend ............................................... 15
3.2 Analog Input Signal Connection......................................... 15
3.2.1 Types of Signal Sources...........................................16
3.2.2 Input Configurations.................................................. 16
3.3 Digital I/O Connection ........................................................ 18
4 Operation Theory............................................................. 19
4.1 A/D Conversion Procedure ................................................ 19
4.1.1 Conversion in Software Polling Mode.......................19
4.1.2 Channel Gain Queue Configuration.......................... 20
4.2 Programmable Scan Acquisition Mode.............................. 21
4.2.1 Scan Timing and Procedure ..................................... 21
4.2.2 Channel Gain Queue Configuration.......................... 23
4.2.3 Trigger Modes........................................................... 24
4.3 A/D Data Transfer Modes .................................................. 33
4.4 Digital Input and Output ..................................................... 34
4.5 General Purpose Timer/Counter Operation ....................... 35
Important Safety Instructions.............................................. 37
Getting Service..................................................................... 40

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: ADLINK MAPS Architecture ....................................... 5
Figure 1-2: ADLINK Connection Explorer (ACE) .......................... 6
Figure 1-3: ACE Soft Front Panel ................................................. 7
Figure 2-1: PCB Layout of the cPCI-9116 .................................. 11
Figure 3-1: J1 Pin Assignments .................................................. 14
Figure 3-2: Single-ended Mode and Floating sources ................ 16
Figure 3-3: Ground-referenced source and differential input ...... 17
Figure 3-4: Floating source and differential input........................ 17
Figure 3-5: Ground-referenced source & U_CMMD connections18
Figure 3-6: Digital I/O Connection............................................... 18
Figure 4-1: Scan Timing.............................................................. 22
Figure 4-2: Pre-trigger (trigger occurs after M scans)................. 25
Figure 4-3: Pre-trigger (trigger with scan is in progress)............. 25
Figure 4-4: Pre-trigger with M_enable = 0 (before M scans) ...... 26
Figure 4-5: Pre-trigger with M_enable = 1 .................................. 27
Figure 4-6: Middle trigger with M_enable = 1.............................. 28
Figure 4-7: Middle trigger (trigger with scan is in progress)........ 29
Figure 4-8: Post trigger ............................................................... 30
Figure 4-9: Delay trigger ............................................................. 31
Figure 4-10: Post trigger with re-trigger ........................................ 32
Figure 4-11: General-purpose Timer/Counter model.................... 35
Figure 4-12: Mode 0 Operation..................................................... 36
Figure 4-13: Mode 1 Operation..................................................... 36

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List of Tables
Table 3-1: J1 Connector Legend .................................................... 15

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Introduction 1
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1 Introduction
The cPCI-9116 series products are advanced data acquisition
cards based on the 32-bit CompactPCI architecture. The cPCI-
9116 series includes:
XcPCI-9116: 16-bit 250KHz DAS card for 3U CompactPCI
The cPCI-9116 series DAS cards use state-of-the-art technology
making them ideal for data logging and signal analysis applica-
tions in the medical and process control industries.
1.1 Features
X32-bit PCI bus, plug and play
XUp to 64 single-ended inputs or 32 differential inputs, mixing
SE and DI analog signal sources
X16-bit analog input resolution
XOnboard A/D 1K FIFO memory
X512-word analog input channel gain queue spaces
XSampling rate up to 250KS/s
XBipolar or unipolar input signals
XProgrammable gain of x1, x2, x4, x8
XJumper-less and software configurable
XFive A/D trigger modes: software trigger, pre-trigger, post-
trigger, middle-trigger and delay-trigger
XSoftware polling, interrupt and bus-mastering DMA data
transfer available
X8 digital input and 8 digital output channels
X100-pin D-type SCSI-II connector
XCompact size: standard compact PCI 3U size

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1.2 Applications
XAutomotive testing
XCable testing
XTransient signal measurement
XATE
XLaboratory automation
XBiotech measurement
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 Analog Input
XConverter: LT1606 (or equivalent) 250KHz
XNumber of channels: (programmable)
Z64 single-ended (SE)
Z32 differential input (DI)
Z Mixing of SE and DI analog signal between channels allowed
XA/D Data FIFO buffer size: 1024 locations
XChannel gain queue length: 512-word configurations
XResolution: 16-bit
XInput range: (controlled by channel gain queue)
ZBipolar: ±5V, ±2.5V, ±1.25V, ±0.625V
ZUnipolar: 0 to 10V, 0 to 5V, 0 to 2.5V, 0 to 1.25
XCMRR (DC to 60 Hz, typical)
XOvervoltage Protection: Continuous ±35V maximum
Input Range CMRR
±5, 0 to 10V 87dB
±2.5, 0 to 5V 90dB
±1.25, 0 to 2.5V 92dB
±0.625, 0 to 1.25V 93dB

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XAccuracy
XInput Impedance: 100 MΩ| 6pF
XTime-base Source:
ZInternal 24MHz
ZExternal clock Input (fmax: 24MHz, fmin: 1MHz)
XProgrammable scan interval and sampling rate
(divided from time-base source)
XTrigger Mode:
ZSoftware-trigger
ZPre-trigger
ZPost-trigger
ZMiddle-trigger
ZDelay-trigger
XData Transfer:
ZPolling
ZEOC interrupt transfer
ZFIFO half-full Interrupt transfer
ZBus-mastering DMA
XData Throughput: 250KHz (maximum)
Input Range Accuracy
±5, 0 to 10V 0.01% of FSR
±2.5, 0 to 5V 0.02% of FSR
±1.25, 0 to 2.5V 0.02% of FSR
±0.625, 0 to 1.25V 0.04% of FSR

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1.3.2 Digital I/O (DIO)
XChannels: 8 TTL compatible digital inputs and outputs
XInput Voltage:
ZLow: VIL = 0.8 V max. IIL = 0.2mA max.
ZHigh: VIH = 2.0V max. IIH = 0.02mA max.
XOutput Voltage:
ZLow: VOL = 0.5 V max. IOL = 8mA max.
ZHigh: VOH = 2.7V min.; IOH = 400μA
1.3.3 General Purpose Timer/Counter
XChannels: One 16-bit up/down timer/counter
X Clock Input: Internal 24MHz or external CLK input up to 20MHz
1.3.4 General Specifications
XConnector: 100-pin D-type SCSI-II connector
XOperating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
XStorage Temperature: -20°C to 80°C
XHumidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensing
XPower Consumption:
Z+5V @ 560mA typical
Z+3.3V @ 100mA typical
X±15V (pin 35, pin 85) output current (max.): 5mA
X+5V (pin 49, pin 99) output current (max.): 500mA
XDimensions: Standard Compact PCI 3U size

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1.4 Software Support
ADLINK provides versatile software drivers and packages to suit
various user approaches to building a system. Aside from pro-
gramming libraries, such as DLLs, for most Windows-based sys-
tems, ADLINK also provides drivers for other application
environments such as LabVIEW. All software options are included
in the ADLINK All-in-One CD. Commercial software drivers are
protected with licensing authorization codes. Without an authoriza-
tion code, you can install and run the demo version for trial/dem-
onstration purposes for up to two hours. Contact your ADLINK
dealer to purchase a software license. The ADLINK Measurement,
Automation & Platform Service (MAPS) is a software service pack-
age designed for data acquisition, automation and PXI platforms.
By leveraging low-level kernel management and a user friendly
API, users can easily manage devices under a Windows environ-
ment and focus on developing applications.
Figure 1-1: ADLINK MAPS Architecture

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1.4.1 MAPS Core
ADLINK MAPS Core is a software package that includes all the
device drivers for Windows and a system level management tool
called ACE (ADLINK Connection Explorer). With MAPS Core
installed, the operating system can identify ADLINK's devices cor-
rectly and assign the necessary resources for low-level access,
such as IO read/write or direct memory access. MAPS/Core is
necessary for all ADLINK DAQ modules. To ensure the user has
the latest software, go to the ADLINK product webpage or contact
ADLINK technical service.
MAPS Core also comes with a system management portal called
ADLINK Connection Explorer (ACE). Through ACE, users can dis-
cover and manage ADLINK DAQ modules to, for example, reserve
a certain size of memory buffer for DMA operation or set the user
alias name for operating the module in a LabVIEW environment.
Figure 1-2: ADLINK Connection Explorer (ACE)

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ADLINK Connection Explorer (ACE) also provides a ready-to-use
soft-front panel for digitizer products. By clicking the Launch but-
ton in the lowest "Utility" block, this soft-front panel allows users to
control digitizers through the UI and display the acquired wave-
form/data on the screen.
Figure 1-3: ACE Soft Front Panel
1.4.2 MAPS/LV, LabVIEW Support
For customers who develop their own programs in LabVIEW,
please install the MAPS/LV software package. The MAPS/LV,
also called DAQ-LabVIEW Plus, includes the software library and
sample program for LabVIEW. Download and install the latest
MAPS/LV software from the following website and refer to the
MAPS/LV manual: https://www.adlinktech.com/Products/Data
_Acquisition/DAQSoftware_Utility/MAPS_LV?Lang=en

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1.4.3 MAPS/C, C & C++ Support
For customers who develop their own programs in C or C++ envi-
ronments, install the MAPS/C software package. MAPS/C
includes all the software components required for developing
applications in C/C++, such as header files, a device API library
and versatile sample programs for understanding how to manipu-
late the device correctly. Find the latest MAPS/C on the ADLINK
website.

Installation 9
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2 Installation
This chapter describes how to install the cPCI-9116 series cards.
The contents of the package and unpacking information that you
should be aware of are described first.
The cPCI-9116 series cards perform an automatic configuration of
the IRQ, port address, and BIOS address. You do not need to set
these configurations as you would in ISA form factor DAS cards.
Automatic configuration allows your system to operate more reli-
ably and safely.
2.1 What You Have
In addition to this User's Manual, the package should also include
the following items:
XcPCI-9116 Analog Input Data Acquisition Card
XADLINK All-in-one Compact Disc
XSoftware Installation Guide
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the dealer
from whom you purchased the product. Save the shipping materi-
als and carton in case you want to ship or store the product in the
future.

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2.2 Unpacking
The card contains electro-static sensitive components that can be
easily be damaged by static electricity.
Therefore, the card should be handled on a grounded anti-static
mat. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband,
grounded at the same point as the anti-static mat.
Inspect the card module carton for obvious damage. Shipping and
handling may cause damage to your module. Be sure there are no
shipping and handling damages on the carton before continuing.
After opening the card module carton, extract the system module
and place it only on a grounded anti-static surface component side
up.
Again, inspect the module for damage. Press down on all the
socketed IC's to make sure that they are properly seated. Do this
only with the module placed on a firm flat surface.
You are now ready to install your cPCI-9116.
WARNING:
Do not install or apply power to equipment that is damaged or
missing components. Retain the shipping carton and packing
materials for inspection. Please contact your ADLINK dealer/
vendor immediately for assistance and obtain authorization
before returning any product.