Measurement Computing DaqBoard/300o series User manual

USER’S MANUAL
DaqBoard/3000 Series
DaqBoard/3000, /3001, /3005, and /3006
*372563C-01*
372563C-01 1128-0901 rev 1.4
PCI 16-Bit, 1-MHz
Multifunction Boards
Measurement Computing
10 Commerce Way
Norton, MA 02766
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.mccdaq.com

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CAUTION
Using this equipment in ways other than described in this manual can 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®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. Initial navigation
is as follows:
Start [on Desktop]
⇒
All Programs
⇒
IOtech …
Refer to the PDF documentation for information regarding hardware and software.

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Table of Contents
DaqBoard/1000 /2000 /3000 Series, Installation Guide (p/n 1033-0940)
1 – Device Overviews
Block Diagrams ….. 1-1
Connections …… 1-2
Theory of Operation…… 1-3
Daq Software …… 1-13
2 – Connections and Pinouts
Overview …… 2-1
Pinout for DaqBoard/3000 Series Boards …… 2-2
TB-100 Terminal Connector Option …… 2-3
PDQ30 Analog Expansion and DBK215 Connector Options …… 2-4
3 – CE-Compliance
Overview …… 3-1
Safety Conditions …… 3-1
Emissions/Immunity Conditions …… 3-2
CE Rules of Thumb …… 3-2
Noise Considerations …… 3-3
4 – Calibration
5 – Counter Input Modes
Debounce Module …… 5-1
Terms Applicable to Counter Modes…….5-5
Counter Options …… 5-5
Counter/Totalize Mode …… 5-6
Period Mode …… 5-8
Pulsewidth Mode …… 5-11
Timing Mode …… 5-13
Encoder Mode …… 5-15

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6 – Setpoint Configuration for Output Control
Overview …… 6-1
Detecting Input Values …… 6-3
Controlling Analog, Digital, and Timer Outputs …… 6-4
P2C, DAC, or Timer Update Latency …… 6-6
More Examples of Control Outputs …… 6-7
Detection on an Analog Input, DAC and P2C Updates …… 6-7
Detection on an Analog Input, Timer Output Updates …… 6-8
Using the Hysteresis Function …… 6-8
Using Multiple Inputs to Control One DAC Output …… 6-10
7 – Specifications - DaqBoard/3000 Series and PDQ30
Appendices
Appendix A:DBK215 16-Connector BNC Connection Module
Appendix B: Hardware Analog Level Trigger
An Important Note Regarding Hardware Analog Level Trigger and Comparator Change State
Appendix C: Signal Modes and System Noise
Glossary

1033-0940, rev 9.0 324324B-01 Printed in Hungary
DaqBoard /1000 2000 3000 Series Installation Guide
PCI-bus Data Acquisition Boards
Take ESD precautions!
Before you get started
Verify that you have the following items.
•DaqBoard/1000, /2000, or /3000 Series Device
•Data Acquisition CD
•Monitor: SVGA, 1024 x 768 screen resolution
•Windows 2000 and Windows XP users:
PC with Intel™ Pentium, 1 GHz or equivalent;
128 MB memory; 10 GB disk space
•Windows Vista users:
PC must be Windows Vista Premium Ready
Step 1 - Install Software
IMPORTANT: Software must be installed before installing hardware.
1. Remove previous version Daq drivers, if present. You can do this through Microsoft’s Add/Remove Programs feature.
2. Insert the Data Acquisition CD into your CD-ROM drive and wait for the CD to auto-run. An Opening
Screen will appear. As an alternative, you can download software from: www.iotech.com/ftp.html
3. After the intro-screen appears, follow the screen prompts.
Step 2 – Install Boards in available PCI Bus-slots
IMPORTANT: Bus Mastering DMA must be Enabled on the PCI slot [for which the board is to be installed].
Refer to your PC Owner's Manual as needed.
1. Turn off power to, and UNPLUG the host PC and externally connected
equipment.
2. Remove the PC’s cover. Refer to your PC Owner’s Manual as needed.
3. Choose an available PCI bus-slot. Lower residual noise will result by
placing the board in a PCI slot which has vacant adjacent slots.
4. Carefully remove the DaqBoard from its anti-static protective bag. If you
have not already done so, write down the serial number of your board at this
time.
5. Remove the screw that secures the blank adapter plate, which is associated
with the PCI slot you will be using.
6. Remove the blank adapter plate.
7. Align the groove in the 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.

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Step 3 – Configure Boards
1. Run the Daq Configuration control panel applet. Navigation from the desktop to the applet is as follows:
Start ⇒Settings ⇒Control Panel ⇒DaqConfiguration (double-click).
2. Double-click on the Device Inventory’s DaqBoard icon (1K0, 2K0, or 3K0, as applicable).
ONLY IF the board’s icon is not present, perform A, B, and C, otherwise go directly to step 3.
(A) After accessing the Daq Configuration control panel applet, click on the <Add Device> button.
(B) Using the Device Type’s pull-down list, select the applicable board.
(C) Click the <OK> button. The board’s Properties tab will appear. At this point, complete steps 3 through 5.
3. Enter a “Device Name” in the text box, or use the default, e.g., DaqBoard2K0. The Name is for identifying the
specific DaqBoard, but actually refers to the PCI slot.
4. Verify that the “Device Type” shows the correct board, e.g., “DaqBoard/1000, DaqBoard/2001, etc.”
Note that available device types can be viewed via the pull-down list.
5. Confirm that the DaqBoard’s 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.
Step 4 – Test Hardware
Use the following steps to test the DaqBoard. Note that these steps are continued from those listed under the previous
section, “Configure Boards.”
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; and test results are displayed.
Note: If you experience difficulties, please consult your user documentation (included on your CD) before calling for
technical support.
Step 5 – Connect Signals
For /1000 Series and /3000 Series boards, connection is typically made via a terminal board, such as the optional TB-100,
a DBK215 module via a 68-pin SCSI connector and/or or a PDQ30 via a HDMI connector. Note that the DaqBoard/3006
has no HDMI connector and cannot be connected to a PDQ30. The user’s manual, included on the Data Acquisition CD
and also available on our website, contains detailed information, including specifications, pinouts, and numerous
illustrations.
Note that /2000 Series boards typically make use of a DBK200 Series option for connecting signals. For detailed
information regarding the DBK200 Series, refer to the DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual (p/n 457-0905).
A copy is included on the Data Acquisition CD and on our website.
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. The documents can also be read directly from the CD. You will need Adobe
Acrobat or the Acrobat Reader.
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Measurement Computing
10 Commerce Way
Norton, MA 02766
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.mccdaq.com

Device Overviews 1
Block Diagrams …… 1-1
Connections …… 1-2
Product Features …… 1-3
Software ……1-13
DaqView can only be used with one DaqBoard at a time. DASYLab and 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.
Reference Note:
Programming topics are covered in the Programmer’s User Manual (p/n 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 group, which can be accessed through the
Windows Desktop.
Reference Note:
For board details refer to Chapter 6, Specifications.
Block Diagrams
Block Diagram for DaqBoard/3000 and /3001
Note: DaqBoard/3000 has two 16-Bit Digital-to-Analog Converters.
DaqBoard/3001 has four 16-Bit Digital-to-Analog Converters.
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Block Diagram for DaqBoard/3005 and /3006
* Note: DaqBoard/3006 has 16 single-ended analog inputs; ±10V input range only;
it has no differential input. DaqBoard/3006 has no HDMI interface.
Connections
Reference Note:
For the DaqBoard/3000 Series installation procedure, refer to the DaqBoard Installation
Guide (1033-0940). A copy of the guide is included at the beginning of this manual.
SCSI - 68 pin All input and output signals are available at the 3000 Series board’s 68-pin SCSI
connector. Chapter 2 includes a pinout. A TB-100 screw-terminal board or a DBK215
BNC / screw-terminal module can be used to make all signal I/O connections. Either of
these two termination options can be connected to the DaqBoard/3000 Series SCSI
connector via one of the following cables.
CA-G55 68-conductor ribbon expansion cable. 3 feet.
CA-G56 68-conductor shielded expansion cable. 3 feet.
CA-G56-6 68-conductor shielded expansion cable. 6 feet.
HDMI The HDMI connector can be used to connect a PDQ30 analog expansion module
to a DaqBoard/3000 Series board. Details are provided in Chapter 2 of this manual.
Cable CA-266-3 (3 ft.) [or CA-266-6 (6 ft.)] is used to connect the PDQ30 to the 3000
Series board.
The HDMI connector is not present on DaqBoard/3006.

Product Features
I/O Comparison Matrix
Product or System Analog Input
Channels Input Ranges Analog Output
Channels
Digital I/O
Channels Counter Inputs Timer Outputs
DaqBoard/3000 16SE / 8DE 7 2 24 4 2
DaqBoard/3001 16SE / 8DE 7 4 24 4 2
DaqBoard/3005 16SE / 8DE 7 0 24 4 2
DaqBoard/3006 16SE only 1 0 24 4 2
DaqBoard/3000 with
PDQ30 64SE / 32DE 7 2 24 4 2
DaqBoard/3001
with PDQ30 64SE / 32DE 7 4 24 4 2
DaqBoard/3005
with PDQ30 64SE / 32DE 7 0 24 4 2
The DaqBoard/3000 Series boards feature a 16-bit/1-MHz A/D converter, 16 analog input channels [user
expandable up to 64], up to four 16-bit/1-MHz analog outputs, 24 high-speed digital I/O channels, 2 timer
outputs, and four 32-bit counters.
All analog I/O, digital I/O, and counter/timer I/O can operate synchronously and simultaneously,
guaranteeing deterministic I/O timing amongst all signal types. The DaqBoard/3000 Series boards include
a high-speed, low-latency, highly deterministic control output mode that operates independent of the PC. In
this mode both digital and analog outputs can respond to analog, digital and counter inputs as fast as 2µsec.
Other Hardware Features Include:
oEncoder measurements up to 20 MHz, including Z-channel zeroing
oFrequency and Pulse-width measurements with 20.83 nsec resolution
oTiming mode: can measure the time between two counter inputs to 20.83 nsec resolution
oSelf-calibration
The DaqBoard/3000 series offers up to 12-MHz scanning of all digital input lines. Digital inputs and
counter inputs can be synchronously scanned [along with analog inputs] but do not affect the overall A/D
rate because they use no time slot in the scanning sequencer. For example, one analog input can be scanned
at the full 1-MHz A/D rate along with digital and counter input channels. The 1-MHz A/D rate is
unaffected by additional digital and counter channels.
Adding analog input channels to a DaqBoard/3000 Series board is easy. An additional 48 single-ended
[or 24 differential] analog input channels can be added to each board with the optional PDQ30 expansion
module.* The PDQ30 connects to the Daqboard/3000 series card via an external cable. With the
DaqBoard/3000’s 1-MHz aggregate sample rate, users can easily add multiple analog expansion channels
and still have enough bandwidth to have a per-channel sample rate in the multiple kHz range.
*DaqBoard/3006 does not support PDQ30.
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