Measurement Computing PCI-DAS1200/JR User manual

PCI-DAS1200/JR
Multifunction Analog Input and Digital I/O
User's Guide
Document Revision 6, March, 2009
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Table of Contents
Preface
About this User's Guide.......................................................................................................................5
What you will learn from this user's guide ......................................................................................................... 5
Conventions in this user's guide ......................................................................................................................... 5
Where to find more information ......................................................................................................................... 5
Register-level programming ............................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 1
Introducing the PCI-DAS1200/JR ........................................................................................................7
Overview: PCI-DAS1200/JR features ................................................................................................................ 7
Software features ................................................................................................................................................ 7
PCI-DAS1200/JR block diagram ....................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2
Installing the PCI-DAS1200/JR ............................................................................................................9
What is included with your PCI-DAS1200/JR ................................................................................................... 9
Hardware .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Additional documentation ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Optional components ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Unpacking the PCI-DAS1200/JR ..................................................................................................................... 10
Installing the software ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Installing the hardware ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Configuring the hardware ................................................................................................................................. 11
Differential input mode ....................................................................................................................................................11
Single-ended input mode .................................................................................................................................................11
Connecting the board for I/O operations .......................................................................................................... 11
Connectors, cables – main I/O connector ......................................................................................................... 12
Pin out – main I/O connector ...........................................................................................................................................13
Field wiring and signal termination accessories ...............................................................................................................15
Chapter 3
Calibrating the board..........................................................................................................................16
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Calibration theory ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Chapter 4
Specifications......................................................................................................................................17
Analog input ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Digital input/output........................................................................................................................................... 18
Counter section ................................................................................................................................................. 18
Power consumption .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Environmental .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Main connector and pin out .............................................................................................................................. 19
8-channel differential mode pin out .................................................................................................................................20
16-channel single-ended mode pin out.............................................................................................................................21
Declaration of Conformity..................................................................................................................22

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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-DAS1200/JR board so that you get the
most out of the analog input and digital 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-
DAS1200/JR board.
MCC's Specifications: PCI-DAS1200/JR (the PDF version of the Specifications chapter in this guide) is
available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/pdfs/Specs/PCI-DAS1200-JR-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-DAS1200/JR User's Guide (this document) is also available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/PCI-DAS1200-JR.pdf.

PCI-DAS1200/JR User's Guide About this User's Guide
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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, refer to the Register Map
for the PCI-DAS1200 Series. This document is available at www.mccdaq.com/registermaps/RegMapPCI-
DAS1200-JR.pdf.

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Chapter 1
Introducing the PCI-DAS1200/JR
Overview: PCI-DAS1200/JR features
This manual explains how to install and use the PCI-DAS1200/JR board. The PCI-DAS1200/JR board is a
multifunction measurement and control board designed for the PCI bus.
The PCI-DAS1200/JR provides eight differential or 16 single-ended 12-bit analog inputs, with sample rates of
up to 330 kHz. Input ranges are either bipolar or unipolar. Bipolar input ranges are ±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V, and
±1.25V. Unipolar input ranges are 0 to 10V, 0 to 5V, 0 to 2.5V, and 0 to 1.25V. All input ranges are software-
selectable.
The PCI-DAS1200/JR has 24-bits of parallel, digital I/O as two 8-bit ports and two 4-bit ports. Each port can be
configured independently as input or output.
The PCI-DAS1200/JR board contains an 82C54 counter chip, which consists of three 16-bit counters. Clock,
gate, and output signals from two of the three counters are available on a 100-pin I/O connector. The third
counter is used internally.
Software features
For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your PCI-DAS1200/JR, 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.

PCI-DAS1200/JR User's Guide Introducing the PCI-DAS1200/JR
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PCI-DAS1200/JR block diagram
PCI-DAS1200/JR functions are illustrated in the block diagram shown here.
Digital I/O
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PCI
CONTROLLER
BADR1
BADR2
BADR3
BADR4
Interrupt
Boot
EEPROM
ADC
Pacer
Control
Scan
&
Burst
Logic
DAC
Control
Trigger
Control
Decode/Status Int
Ctl
Bus
Timing
INT
Gains = 1, 2, 4, 8
XTRIG
CONTROLLER
FPGA
ADC
Pacer
CTR 2
CTR 1
Sample
Counter
CTR0
Control
Gain and Offset Autocal
INT
12-Bit, 330KHz
Mux
&
Gain
Analog In
16 CH S.E.
8 CH DIFF.
1024 x 12
FIFO
CTR1
ADC
Index
Counter
User
CTR 0
Control
Time Base
GATE
CLK
OUT
INT
XTRIG
Start EOC
INT
10 MHz
PCI Bus(5V, 32-bit, 33 MHZ)
Burst/Scan
Burst/Scan
EXT PCR
10 MHz CTR2
CLK2
GATE2
OUT2
CLK1
GATE1
OUT1
FIRSTPORTA
FIRSTPORTB
Control
FIRSTPORTCH
FIRSTPORTA(7:0)
FIRSTPORTB(7:0)
FIRSTPORTCH(3:0)
FIRSTPORTCL(3:0) FIRSTPORTCL
Local Bus
PCI-DAS1200 and PCI-DAS1200/JR
block diagram
Figure 1. PCI-DAS1200/JR functional block diagram

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Chapter 2
Installing the PCI-DAS1200/JR
What is included with your PCI-DAS1200/JR
As you unpack your board, make sure each of the items shown below is included:
Hardware
PCI-DAS1200/JR board
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-DAS1200/JR 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.
C100FF-x cable