MC PCI-DAS1602 User manual

PCI-DAS1602/12
Analog and Digital I/O Board
User's Guide
Document Revision 7, March, 2009
© Copyright 2009, Measurement Computing Corporation

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Table of Contents
Preface
About This User's Guide......................................................................................................................6
What you will learn from this user's guide.........................................................................................................6
Conventions in this user's guide .........................................................................................................................6
Where to find more information.........................................................................................................................6
Register-level programming...............................................................................................................................7
Chapter 1
Introducing the PCI-DAS1602/12.........................................................................................................8
Overview: PCI-DAS1602/12 board features......................................................................................................8
Software features................................................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2
Installing the PCI-DAS1602/12.............................................................................................................9
What comes with your PCI-DAS1602/12 shipment?.........................................................................................9
Hardware .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Additional documentation................................................................................................................................................. 9
Optional components..........................................................................................................................................9
Unpacking the PCI-DAS1602/12.....................................................................................................................10
Installing the software ......................................................................................................................................10
Installing the PCI-DAS1602/12 .......................................................................................................................10
Configuring the PCI-DAS1602/12...................................................................................................................11
Connecting the board for I/O operations..........................................................................................................11
Connectors, cables –main I/O connector ........................................................................................................................11
Pinout –main I/O connector............................................................................................................................................12
Cabling.............................................................................................................................................................................13
Field wiring and signal termination .................................................................................................................................14
Chapter 3
Functional Details...............................................................................................................................16
PCI-DAS1602/12 block diagram .....................................................................................................................16
Analog inputs ...................................................................................................................................................17
Burst mode.......................................................................................................................................................................17
Analog outputs.................................................................................................................................................................18
Parallel digital I/O............................................................................................................................................................18
Counter/timer I/O.............................................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 4
Calibrating the PCI-DAS1602/12........................................................................................................19
Analog output calibration.................................................................................................................................20
Chapter 5
Specifications......................................................................................................................................21
Analog input.....................................................................................................................................................21
Accuracy..........................................................................................................................................................................22
Noise performance...........................................................................................................................................................23
Analog output...................................................................................................................................................23
Accuracy..........................................................................................................................................................................23
Analog output pacing and triggering ...............................................................................................................................24
Digital input/output ..........................................................................................................................................24
Interrupts ..........................................................................................................................................................25
Counters............................................................................................................................................................25

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Power consumption ..........................................................................................................................................26
Environmental ..................................................................................................................................................26
Mechanical .......................................................................................................................................................26
Main connector and pin out..............................................................................................................................26
Declaration of Conformity..................................................................................................................29

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Preface
About This User's Guide
What you will learn from this user's guide
This user's guide explains how to install, configure, and use the PCI-DAS1602/12 so that you get the most out
of its get the most out of its analog, digital, and timing I/O features.
This user's guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support
resources.
Conventions in this user's guide
For more information on …
Text presented in a box signifies additional information and helpful hints related to the subject matter you are
reading.
Caution! Shaded caution statements present information to help you avoid injuring yourself and others,
damaging your hardware, or losing your data.
< : > Angle brackets that enclose numbers separated by a colon signify a range of numbers, such as those assigned
to registers, bit settings, etc.
bold text Bold text is used for the names of objects on the screen, such as buttons, text boxes, and check boxes. For
example:
1. Insert the disk or CD and click the OK button.
italic text Italic text is used for the names of manuals and help topic titles, and to emphasize a word or phrase. For
example:
The InstaCal installation procedure is explained in the Quick Start Guide.
Never touch the exposed pins or circuit connections on the board.
Where to find more information
The following electronic documents provide helpful information relevant to the operation of the PCI-
DAS1602/12.
MCC's Specifications: PCI-DAS1602/12 (the PDF version of the Specifications chapter in this guide) is
available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/pdfs/Specs/PCI-DAS1602-12-spec.pdf.
MCC's Quick Start Guide is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf.
MCC's Guide to Signal Connections is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf.
MCC's Universal Library User's Guide is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/sm-ul-user-guide.pdf.
MCC's Universal Library Function Reference is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/sm-ul-functions.pdf.
MCC's Universal Library for LabVIEW™User’s Guide is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/SM-UL-LabVIEW.pdf.
PCI-DAS1602/12 User's Guide (this document) is also available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/PCI-DAS1602-12.pdf.

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Register-level programming
You should use the Universal Library to control your board. Only experienced programmers should try register-
level programming.
If you need to program at the register level in your application, you can find more information in the Register
Map for the PCI-DAS1602/12 (available at www.mccdaq.com/registermaps/RegMapPCI-DAS1602-12.pdf).

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Chapter 1
Introducing the PCI-DAS1602/12
Overview: PCI-DAS1602/12 board features
The PCI-DAS1602/12 multifunction analog and digital I/O board sets a new standard for high performance
data acquisition on the PCI bus. This manual explains how to install and use your PCI-DAS1602/12 data
acquisition board.
The PCI-DAS1602/12 is a multifunction measurement and control board designed for the PCI bus. This board
can be used for applications such as data acquisition, system timing, and industrial process control.
The PCI-DAS1602/12 board is completely plug and play, with no switches, jumpers or potentiometers to set.
All board addresses and interrupt sources are set with software. You calibrate the board with software that uses
programmable on-board digital potentiometers and trim D/A converters.
The PCI-DAS1602/12 provides the following features:
Eight differential inputs or 16 single-ended 12-bit analog inputs
Sample rates of up to 330 kHz
24 bits of digital I/O
Three 16-bit down-counters
100-pin high density I/O connector
Two FIFO-buffered 12-bit analog outputs with update rates of up to 250 kHz
Analog input ranges are selectable via software as bipolar or unipolar. Bipolar input ranges are ±10 V, ±5 V,
±2.5 V, and ±1.25 V. Unipolar input ranges are 0 to 10 V, 0 to 5 V, 0 to 2.5 V, and 0 to 1.25 V. The PCI-
DAS1602/12 board has an analog trigger input. The trigger level and direction are software configurable.
The PCI-DAS1602/12 board has two 82C54 counter chips. Each chip contains three 16-bit down counters that
provide clock, gate, and output connections.
Software features
For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your PCI-DAS1602/12, refer
to the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your device. The Quick Start Guide is also available in PDF at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf.
Check www.mccdaq.com/download.htm for the latest software version or versions of the software supported
under less commonly used operating systems.

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Chapter 2
Installing the PCI-DAS1602/12
What comes with your PCI-DAS1602/12 shipment?
The following items are shipped with the PCI-DAS1602/12.
Hardware
PCI-DAS1602/12
Additional documentation
In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the Quick Start Guide (available in PDF at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf). This booklet supplies a brief description of
the software you received with your PCI-DAS1602/12 and information regarding installation of that software.
Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware..
Optional components
If you ordered any of the following products with your board, they should be included with your shipment..
Cables
C100FF-x