ADLINK Technology PCIe-9834 User manual

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PCIe-9834
4CH 16-bit 80MS/s Digitizer
PCIe-9834/PCIe-9834P
User’s Manual
Manual Rev.: 2.00
Revision Date: June 3, 2016
Part No: 50-11263-1000

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Revision History
Revision Release Date Description of Change(s)
2.00 June 3. 2016 Initial Release

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PCIe-9834
Preface
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instructions properly.

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NOTE:
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Table of Contents v
PCIe-9834
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 Timebase.................................................................... 4
1.3.3 Triggers ...................................................................... 4
1.3.4 General Specifications................................................ 5
1.4 Software Support ................................................................. 5
1.4.1 WD-DASK................................................................... 6
1.4.2 LabVIEW Support....................................................... 6
1.5 Device Layout and I/O Array................................................ 7
2 Getting Started ................................................................. 11
2.1 Installation Environment .................................................... 11
2.2 Installing the Module.......................................................... 12
3 Operations ........................................................................ 13
3.1 Functional Block Diagram.................................................. 13
3.2 Analog Input Channel ........................................................ 13
3.2.1 Analog Input Front-End Configuration ...................... 13
3.2.2 Input Range and Data Format .................................. 14
3.2.3 DMA Data Transfer................................................... 15
3.3 Trigger Source and Trigger Modes.................................... 17
3.3.1 Software Trigger ....................................................... 17

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3.3.2 External Digital Trigger ............................................. 17
3.3.3 Analog Trigger .......................................................... 18
3.4 Trigger Modes.................................................................... 18
3.4.1 Post Trigger Mode .................................................... 18
3.4.2 Delayed Trigger Mode .............................................. 19
3.4.3 Pre-Trigger Mode...................................................... 19
3.4.4 Middle Trigger Mode................................................. 20
3.4.5 Acquisition with Re-Triggering .................................. 20
3.5 Timebase ........................................................................... 21
3.5.1 Internal Sampling Clock............................................ 22
3.5.2 External Reference Clock (PCIe-9834P only) .......... 22
3.5.3 External Sampling Clock........................................... 22
3.6 ADC Timing Control ........................................................... 23
3.6.1 Timebase Architecture.............................................. 23
3.6.2 Basic Acquisition Timing........................................... 23
3.7 Synchronizing Multiple Modules ........................................ 25
3.7.2 SSI_TRIG ................................................................. 28
3.8 Multi-boot ........................................................................... 28
3.9 Measurement Function API ............................................... 29
A Appendix: Calibration....................................................... 35
A.1 Calibration Constant .......................................................... 35
A.2 Auto-Calibration ................................................................. 35
Important Safety Instructions.............................................. 39
Getting Service..................................................................... 41

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: Analog Input Channel Bandwidth ............................... 3
Figure 1-2: PCIe-9834 Schematic................................................. 7
Figure 1-3: PCIe-9834 I/O Array ................................................... 8
Figure 3-1: Analog Input Architecture ......................................... 13
Figure 3-2: Linked List of PCI Address DMA Descriptors ........... 16
Figure 3-3: Trigger Architecture .................................................. 17
Figure 3-4: External Digital Trigger ............................................. 18
Figure 3-5: Post-Trigger Acquisition ........................................... 19
Figure 3-6: Delayed Trigger Mode Acquisition............................ 19
Figure 3-7: Pre-Trigger Mode Acquisition ................................... 20
Figure 3-8: Middle Trigger Mode Acquisition .............................. 20
Figure 3-9: Re-Trigger Mode Acquisition .................................... 21
Figure 3-10: PCIe-9834 Clock Architecture .................................. 21
Figure 3-11: Timebase Architecture.............................................. 23
Figure 3-12: Basic Digitizer Acquisition Timing............................. 24
Figure 3-13: Varying Sampling Rates by Adjusting Scan
Interval Counter ........................................................ 24
Figure 3-14: Card Number Configuration Switch .......................... 27
Figure 3-15: Flash Memory Configuration Switch......................... 29
Figure 3-16: Waveform Transition ................................................ 30
Figure A-1: Auto-Calibration Block Diagram ............................... 36
Figure A-2: Auto-Calibration Flow ............................................... 37

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List of Tables ix
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Channel Characteristics................................................... 3
Table 1-2: PCIe-9834 I/O Array Legend ........................................... 9
Table 3-1: Input Range and Data Format ....................................... 14
Table 3-2: Input Range FSR and –FSR Values.............................. 14
Table 3-3: Input Range Midscale Values........................................ 15
Table 3-4: Counter Parameters and Description ............................ 25
Table 3-5: SSI Signal Location and Pin Definition .......................... 26
Table 3-6: Card Number Configuration Settings............................. 28
Table 3-7: Measurement Parameters ............................................. 33

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Introduction 1
PCIe-9834
1 Introduction
The ADLINK PCIe-9834 is a 4-channel, 16-bit, 80MS/s PCI
Express digitizer providing speedy, high quality data acquisition.
Each of the four input channels supports up to 80MS/s sampling,
with16-bit resolution A/D converter. 40MHz bandwidth analog
input with 50Ωimpedance receives ±0.5V, ±1V, ±5V, and ±10V
high speed signals, and a simplified front end and highly stable
onboard reference provide both highly accurate measurement
results and high dynamic performance.
The PCIe-9834, based on x4 lane slot PCI Express technology,
can be used in any standard PCI Express slot, x4, x8, or x16. With
a PCI Express bus interface and extremely large onboard memory
(up to 1GB), the PCIe-9834 easily manages simultaneous 4-CH
data streaming even at the highest sampling rates.
The PCIe-9834 is auto-calibrated with an onboard reference cir-
cuit calibrating offset and acquiring analog input errors. Following
auto-calibration, the calibration constant is stored in EEPROM,
such that these values can be loaded and used as needed by the
board. There is no requirement to calibrate the module manually.
1.1 Features
Up to 80MS/s sampling
4 simultaneous analog inputs
High resolution 16-bit ADC
Up to 40 MHz bandwidth for analog input
1GB onboard storage
Programmable input voltage of ±0.5V, ±1V, ±5V, or ±10V
Scatter/gather DMA data transfer for high speed streaming
10 or 20MHz digital onboard filter (FPGA)
PLL module provides precise synch (PCIe-9834P only)
Supports:
One external digital trigger input
One external clock input
Full auto-calibration

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1.2 Applications
Testing/monitoring for Energy Management applications,
including:
Partial discharge
Power line/device monitoring
Non-destructive testing
Radar acquisition
LiDAR
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 Analog Input
Item Spec Notes
Channels 4 single-ended
Connector
type SMB
Input
coupling DC
ADC
resolution 16-Bit
Input range ±0.5 V, ±1 V, ± 5V, or ± 10V ± 10V only supported
Input impedance 1MΩ
Bandwidth (-
3dB) 40MHz
Overvoltage
±10V sine wave/7Vrms 50Ω, ±0.5V or ±1V or ± 5V
±10V 1MΩ, ±0.5V or ±1V
±30V 1MΩ, ±5V or ±10V
Input
impedance
50Ωor 1MΩ,
software selectable
Digital filter 10MHz or 20MHz,
software selectable
Offset Error
±0.1mV ±0.5V
±0.2mV ±1V
±0.5mV ±5V, or ±10V

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Table 1-1: Channel Characteristics
Figure 1-1: Analog Input Channel Bandwidth
Gain Error ±0.15%
System
Noise (RMS)
0.1mV ±0.5V
0.15mV ±1V
1mV ±5V
1.5 mV ±10 V
Crosstalk -80 dB ±0.5 V
-90 dB ±1 V or ± 5V or ± 10V
SNR 67 dB
THD -78 dB
SFDR 78 dB
Item Spec Notes
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
1.00E+05 1.00E+06 1.00E+07 1.00E+08
dB
Frequency (Hz)
CH0 50ȍBandwidth
5V
1V
0.5V

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1.3.2 Timebase
1.3.3 Triggers
Sample Clock Detail Comment
Timebase options
Internal : onboard crystal
oscillator
External : CLK IN (front panel)
Sampling clock
frequency
Internal : 80MHz 1.22kS/s to
80MS/s
External : 20MHz to 80MHz (CLK
IN)
Timebase accuracy < ± 25ppm
External reference
clock source
REF_CLK (supported by PCI-
9834P only)
External reference
clock 10MHz
External reference
clock input range 3.3V to 5V TTL DC compliant
External sampling
clock input range 1Vpp to 5Vpp AC / DC compliant
Trigger Source & Mode
Trigger source Software, external digital trigger, analog trigger, and SSI
(system synchronized interface)
Trigger mode Post trigger, delay trigger, pre-trigger, or middle trigger,
re-trigger for post trigger and delay trigger modes
Digital Trigger Input
Sources Front panel SMB connector
Compatibility 3.3 V TTL, 5 V tolerant
Input high threshold 2.0 V
Input low threshold (VIL) 0.8 V
Maximum input overload -0.5 V to +5.5 V
Trigger polarity Rising or falling edge

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1.3.4 General Specifications
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®.
Pulse width 20 ns minimum
Specifications
Dimensions 167.64 W x 106.68 H mm (6.53 x 4.16 in)
Bus interface PCI Express Gen 1 x 4
Operating Temperature: 0°C - 50°C
Relative humidity: 5% - 95%, non-condensing
Storage Temperature: -20°C - +80°C
Relative humidity: 5% - 95%, non-condensing
Calibration
Onboard reference +1.8V, +0.9V, and +0.45V
Temperature coefficient 1.0 ppm/°C
Warm-up time 15 minutes
PCIe-9834 PCIe-9834P
Power Rail Standby
Current (mA)
Full Load
(mA)
Standby
Current (mA)
Full Load
(mA)
3.3V 18 18 18.7 21.4
12V 450 470 675 697
Total RMS
Power (W) 5.459 5.699 8.162 8.435
Digital Trigger Input

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All software options are included in the ADLINK All-in-One CD.
Commercial software drivers are protected with licensing codes.
Without the code, you may install and run the demo version for
trial/demonstration purposes for only up to two hours. Contact
your ADLINK dealer to purchase the software license.
1.4.1 WD-DASK
WD-DASK includes device drivers and DLL for Windows XP/7/8/
10. DLL is binary compatible across Windows XP/7/8/10. This
means all applications developed with WD-DASK are compatible
with these Windows operating systems. The development environ-
ment may be VB, VB.NET, VC++, BCB, and Delphi, or any Win-
dows programming language that allows calls to a DLL. The WD-
DASK user and function reference manuals are on the ADLINK
All-in-One CD.
1.4.2 LabVIEW Support
For customers who want to write their own programs in LabVIEW,
a LabVIEW library toolkit, DAQ-LabVIEW Plus, is provided to sup-
port PCIe-9834 card use.

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1.5 Device Layout and I/O Array
Figure 1-2: PCIe-9834 Schematic
The PCIe-9834 I/O array is labeled to indicate connectivity, as
shown.
NOTE:
NOTE:
All dimensions are in mm
100.36
98.4
59.05
169.55

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Figure 1-3: PCIe-9834 I/O Array
All I/O connectors are SMB snap-on.

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Table 1-2: PCIe-9834 I/O Array Legend
Input Faceplate
Label Remark
Analog CH0
Analog Input Channel
Analog CH1
Analog CH2
Analog CH3
Ext. Clock CLK Input for external sample clock to
digitizer
Ext. Digital
Trigger TRG
External digital trigger input,
receiving trigger signal from
external instrument and initiating
acquisition
Ext. Reference
Clock Input REF_CLK
(PCIe-9834P with PLL module
only)
REF_CLK can be used to receive
an external reference 10MHz clock
to generate ADC timebase. See
Section 3.5.2 External Reference
Clock (PCIe-9834P only)

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