Page 3 - Important Information; Warranty; Patents; WARNING REGARDING USE OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS
Important Information Warranty The NI PCI-6110 and the NI PCI-6111 are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment tha...
Page 4 - Compliance; FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance; Determining FCC Class; Class A; Federal Communications Commission; Compliance to EU Directives
Compliance FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance Determining FCC Class The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules to protect wireless communications from interference. The FCC places digital electronics into two classes. These classes are known as Class A (for use in industri...
Page 5 - Contents; About This Manual
© National Instruments Corporation v NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Contents About This Manual Conventions ................................................................................................................... ixNational Instruments Documentation .............................................
Page 6 - Differential Connections for Ground-Referenced
Contents NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual vi ni.com Chapter 4Connecting Signals I/O Connector ................................................................................................................ 4-1 I/O Connector Signal Descriptions ..............................................................
Page 7 - Glossary
Contents © National Instruments Corporation vii NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual GPCTR1_OUT Signal ...................................................................... 4-35GPCTR1_UP_DOWN Signal ........................................................... 4-35FREQ_OUT Signal ...............................
Page 8 - Conventions; File»Page Setup»Options; Unpacking; bold; italic
© National Instruments Corporation ix NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual About This Manual This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the National Instruments PCI-6110/6111 data acquisition (DAQ) device and contains information concerning its operation and programming. The device is a ...
Page 9 - This phrase refers to either the NI PCI-6110 or NI PCI-6111 device.; National Instruments Documentation; The
About This Manual NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual x ni.com NI-DAQ NI-DAQ refers to the NI-DAQ driver software for Macintosh or PC compatible computers unless otherwise noted. NI PCI-6110/6111 This phrase refers to either the NI PCI-6110 or NI PCI-6111 device. PCI PCI stands for Peripheral Component Int...
Page 10 - Related Documentation; The NI Developer Zone tutorial,; Start»Programs»National Instruments»
About This Manual © National Instruments Corporation xi NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you might find helpful: • The NI Developer Zone tutorial, Field Wiring and Noise Considerations for Analog Signals, located at ni.com/zone • PCI...
Page 11 - Introduction; Detailed specifications of the NI PCI-6110/6111 are in Appendix A,
© National Instruments Corporation 1-1 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 1 Introduction This chapter describes the NI PCI-6110/6111, lists what you need to get started, describes the optional software and optional equipment, and explains how to unpack the device. About the NI PCI-6110/6111 Thank you for ...
Page 12 - What You Need to Get Started; The computer; Software Programming Choices
Chapter 1 Introduction NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 1-2 ni.com What You Need to Get Started To set up and use the NI PCI-6110/6111, you will need the following items: ❑ NI PCI-6110/6111 ❑ NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual ❑ NI-DAQ ❑ The computer ❑ (Optional) One of the following software packages and doc...
Page 13 - To download a free copy of the most recent version of NI-DAQ, click; Download Software; National Instruments ADE Software; Measurement Studio, which includes LabWindows
Chapter 1 Introduction © National Instruments Corporation 1-3 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Figure 1-1. The Relationship Between the Programming Environment, NI-DAQ, and the Hardware To download a free copy of the most recent version of NI-DAQ, click Download Software at ni.com . National Instruments...
Page 14 - Optional Equipment; Shielded cables and cable assemblies; Custom Cabling; Route the analog lines separately from the digital lines.
Chapter 1 Introduction NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 1-4 ni.com developers, Measurement Studio offers a set of Visual C++ classes and tools to integrate those classes into Visual C++ applications. The libraries, ActiveX controls, and classes are available with Measurement Studio and NI-DAQ. VI Logger...
Page 15 - Safety Information
Chapter 1 Introduction © National Instruments Corporation 1-5 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual The following list gives recommended part numbers for connectors that mate to the I/O connector on the NI PCI-6110/6111: • Honda 68-position, solder cup, female connector • Honda backshell Unpacking The NI PCI...
Page 16 - not
Chapter 1 Introduction NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 1-6 ni.com Do not operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or where there may be flammable gases or fumes. Operate the product only at or below the pollution degree stated in the Appendix A, Specifications . Pollution is foreign matter in a s...
Page 17 - Below is a diagram of a sample installation.
Chapter 1 Introduction © National Instruments Corporation 1-7 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Examples of Installation Category II are measurements on household appliances, portable tools, and similar equipment. • Installation Category III is for measurements performed in the building installation. Thi...
Page 18 - Installing the Software; DAQ Quick Start Guide; Installing the Hardware
© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 2 Installing and Configuring the NI PCI-6110/6111 This chapter explains how to install and configure the NI PCI-6110/6111. Installing the Software Note It is important to install the software before installing the NI PCI-6110/6111 t...
Page 19 - Plug in and power on the computer.; Configuring the Device; PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2
Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring the NI PCI-6110/6111 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 2-2 ni.com 6. If required, screw the mounting bracket of the NI PCI-6110/6111 to the back panel rail of the computer. 7. Visually verify the installation by making sure the device is not touching other devices or ...
Page 20 - Hardware Overview; PCI Bus
© National Instruments Corporation 3-1 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 3 Hardware Overview This chapter presents an overview of the hardware functions on the NI PCI-6110/6111. Figures 3-1 and 3-2 show block diagrams for the NI PCI-6110 and the NI PCI-6111, respectively. Figure 3-1. NI PCI-6110 Block Di...
Page 21 - Analog Input; Input Mode
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 3-2 ni.com Figure 3-2. NI PCI-6111 Block Diagram Analog Input The AI section for the NI PCI-6110/6111 is software configurable. You can select different AI configurations through application software. The following sections describe in detail ...
Page 22 - Connecting Analog Input Signals; Input Polarity and Input Range; Range
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview © National Instruments Corporation 3-3 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual input of the PGIA. For more information about DIFF input mode, refer to the Connecting Analog Input Signals section of Chapter 4, Connecting Signals , which contains diagrams showing the signal paths for ...
Page 23 - Considerations for Selecting Input Ranges; Analog Output; source impedance) if you plan to enable this
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 3-4 ni.com Considerations for Selecting Input Ranges The range you select depends on the expected range of the incoming signal. A large input range can accommodate a large signal variation but reduces the voltage resolution. Choosing a smaller...
Page 24 - lowValue; and; highValue; in
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview © National Instruments Corporation 3-5 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Figure 3-3. Analog Trigger Block Diagram for the NI PCI-6110 Figure 3-4. Analog Trigger Block Diagram for the NI PCI-6111 Five analog triggering modes are available, as shown in Figures 3-5 through 3-9. Y...
Page 25 - and the
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 3-6 ni.com In below-low-level analog triggering mode, the trigger is generated when the signal value is less than lowValue , as shown in Figure 3-5. HighValue is unused. Figure 3-5. Below-Low-Level Analog Triggering Mode In above-high-level an...
Page 26 - , with the hysteresis specified by
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview © National Instruments Corporation 3-7 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Figure 3-7. Inside-Region Analog Triggering Mode In high-hysteresis analog triggering mode, the trigger is generated when the signal value is greater than highValue , with the hysteresis specified by lowV...
Page 27 - scans after the AI signal crosses a specific threshold. As another; Timing Signal Routing
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 3-8 ni.com The analog trigger circuit generates an internal digital trigger based on the AI signal and user-defined trigger levels. This digital trigger can be used by any DAQ-STC timing section, including the AI, AO, and general-purpose count...
Page 28 - RTSI Triggers
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview © National Instruments Corporation 3-9 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Figure 3-10. STARTSCAN Signal Routing This figure shows that STARTSCAN can be generated from a number of sources, including the external signals RTSI<0..6> and PFI<0..9> and the internal signa...
Page 29 - Programmable Function Inputs
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 3-10 ni.com Programmable Function Inputs The 10 PFIs are connected to the signal routing multiplexer for each timing signal, and software can select a PFI as the external source for a given timing signal. Any PFI can be used as an input by any...
Page 30 - Refer to the
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview © National Instruments Corporation 3-11 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual RTSI Triggers The seven RTSI trigger lines on the RTSI bus provide a flexible interconnection scheme for the device sharing the RTSI bus. These bidirectional lines can drive any of eight timing signals o...
Page 31 - Connecting Signals; Protection
© National Instruments Corporation 4-1 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 4 Connecting Signals This chapter describes how to make input and output signal connections to the NI PCI-6110/6111 through the device I/O connector. Table 4-1 shows the cables that can be used with the I/O connectors to connect to ...
Page 33 - I/O Connector Signal Descriptions
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals © National Instruments Corporation 4-3 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Figure 4-2. 50-Pin Connector Pin Assignments for the NI PCI-6110/6111 I/O Connector Signal Descriptions Table 4-2. Signal Descriptions for I/O Connector Pins Signal Name Reference Direction Description A...
Page 39 - Types of Signal Sources; Floating Signal Sources
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals © National Instruments Corporation 4-9 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual The PGIA applies gain and common-mode voltage rejection and presents high input impedance to the AI signals connected to the NI PCI-6110/6111. Signals are routed to the positive and negative inputs of th...
Page 40 - Differential Measurements; Differential Connection Considerations; DIFF Input
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 4-10 ni.com Differential Measurements The following sections discuss the use of differential (DIFF) measurements and considerations for measuring both floating and ground-referenced signal sources. Table 4-4 summarizes the recommended DIFF si...
Page 42 - Common-Mode Signal Rejection Considerations
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 4-12 ni.com Differential Connections for Nonreferenced or Floating Signal Sources Figure 4-5 shows how to connect a floating signal source to a channel on the NI PCI-6110/6111. Figure 4-5. Differential Input Connections for Nonreferenced Sign...
Page 43 - Working Voltage Range; which is equivalent to subtracting; is a constant for all range selections.; or less than; All inputs are protected at up to ±42 V.
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals © National Instruments Corporation 4-13 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Like any amplifier, the common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR) of the PGIA is limited at high frequency. This limitation has been compensated for in the design of the NI PCI-6110/6111 by using a common-mode...
Page 44 - Analog Output Signal Connections
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 4-14 ni.com Analog Output Signal Connections The AO signals are DAC0OUT, DAC1OUT, and AOGND. DAC0OUT is the voltage output signal for AO channel 0, DAC1OUT is the voltage output signal for AO channel 1, and AOGND is the ground reference signa...
Page 45 - Digital I/O Signal Connections
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals © National Instruments Corporation 4-15 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Digital I/O Signal Connections The DIO signals are DIO<0..7> and DGND. DIO<0..7> are the signals making up the DIO port, and DGND is the ground reference signal for the DIO port. You can pro...
Page 46 - Power Connections; Timing Connections
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 4-16 ni.com Figure 4-7 shows DIO<0..3> configured for digital input and DIO<4..7> configured for digital output. Digital input applications include receiving TTL signals and sensing external device states, such as the switch state...
Page 47 - Programmable Function Input Connections
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals © National Instruments Corporation 4-17 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual All digital timing connections are referenced to DGND. Figure 4-8 illustrates how to connect an external TRIG1 source and an external CONVERT* source to two NI PCI-6110/6111 PFI pins. Figure 4-8. Timing...
Page 48 - DAQ Timing Connections
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 4-18 ni.com In edge-detection mode, the minimum pulse width required is 10 ns. This setting applies for both rising-edge and falling-edge polarity settings. Edge-detect mode does not have a maximum pulse-width requirement. In level-detection ...
Page 49 - TRIG1 Signal
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals © National Instruments Corporation 4-19 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Figure 4-10. Typical Pretriggered Acquisition TRIG1 Signal Any PFI pin can receive as an input the TRIG1 signal, which is available as an output on the PFI0/TRIG1 pin. Refer to Figures 4-9 and 4-10 for ...
Page 50 - Figures 4-11 and 4-12 show the timing requirements for TRIG1.; TRIG2 Signal
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 4-20 ni.com Figures 4-11 and 4-12 show the timing requirements for TRIG1. Figure 4-11. TRIG1 Input Signal Timing Figure 4-12. TRIG1 Output Signal Timing The device also uses TRIG1 to initiate pretriggered DAQ operations. In most pretriggered ...
Page 51 - Figures 4-13 and 4-14 show the timing requirements for TRIG2.
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals © National Instruments Corporation 4-21 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual the selected edge of TRIG2 is received, the device acquires a fixed number of scans and the acquisition stops. This mode acquires data both before and after receiving TRIG2. As an output, TRIG2 reflects...
Page 52 - STARTSCAN Signal; after the
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 4-22 ni.com STARTSCAN Signal Any PFI pin can receive as an input the STARTSCAN signal, which is available as an output on the PFI7/STARTSCAN pin. Refer to Figures 4-9 and 4-10 for the relationship of STARTSCAN to the DAQ sequence. As an input...
Page 55 - AIGATE Signal
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals © National Instruments Corporation 4-25 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Figure 4-18. CONVERT* Output Signal Timing The ADC switches to hold mode within 20 ns of the selected edge. This hold-mode delay time is a function of temperature and does not vary from one conversion t...
Page 56 - SISOURCE Signal; SCANCLK Signal
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 4-26 ni.com SISOURCE Signal Any PFI pin can receive as an input the SISOURCE signal, which is not available as an output on the I/O connector. The SI2 uses SISOURCE as a clock to time the generation of the STARTSCAN signal. You must configure...
Page 57 - Figure 4-20 shows the timing for SCANCLK.; s clock are available for generating a sequence of eight pulses in; Waveform Generation Timing Connections
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals © National Instruments Corporation 4-27 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Figure 4-20 shows the timing for SCANCLK. Figure 4-20. SCANCLK Signal Timing EXTSTROBE* Signal EXTSTROBE* is an output-only signal that generates either a single pulse or a sequence of eight pulses in t...
Page 58 - WFTRIG Signal; Figures 4-22 and 4-23 show the timing requirements for WFTRIG.
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 4-28 ni.com WFTRIG Signal Any PFI pin can externally input the WFTRIG signal, which is available as an output on the PFI6/WFTRIG pin. As an input, WFTRIG is configured in the edge-detection mode. You can select any PFI pin as the source for W...
Page 59 - show the timing requirements for UPDATE*.
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals © National Instruments Corporation 4-29 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual UPDATE* Signal Any PFI pin can externally input the UPDATE* signal, which is available as an output on the PFI5/UPDATE* pin. As an input, UPDATE* is configured in the edge-detection mode. You can select...
Page 60 - UISOURCE Signal; Figure 4-26 shows the timing requirements for the UISOURCE signal.; General-Purpose Timing Signal Connections
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 4-30 ni.com The NI PCI-6110/6111UI normally generates UPDATE* unless you select some external source. The WFTRIG signal starts the UI, and the UI can be stopped by software or the internal Buffer Counter. D/A conversions generated by either a...
Page 65 - shows the timing requirements for the GATE and SOURCE
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals © National Instruments Corporation 4-35 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual GPCTR1_OUT Signal This signal is available only as an output on the GPCTR1_OUT pin. The GPCTR1_OUT signal monitors the TC of general-purpose counter 1. You have two software-selectable output options—pu...
Page 66 - and t
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 4-36 ni.com Figure 4-33. GPCTR Timing Summary The GATE and OUT signal transitions shown in Figure 4-33 are referenced to the rising edge of the SOURCE signal. This timing diagram assumes that the counters are programmed to count rising edges....
Page 67 - Field Wiring Considerations; Use differential AI connections to reject common-mode noise.
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals © National Instruments Corporation 4-37 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual The OUT output timing parameters are referenced to the signal at the SOURCE input or to one of the internally generated clock signals on the NI PCI-6110/6111. Figure 4-33 shows the OUT signal referenced...
Page 68 - For more information, refer to the NI Developer Zone tutorial,
Chapter 4 Connecting Signals NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 4-38 ni.com separate them by a reasonable distance if they run in parallel, or run the lines at right angles to each other. • Do not run signal lines through conduits that also contain power lines. • Protect signal lines from magnetic fields ...
Page 69 - Calibration; Loading Calibration Constants
© National Instruments Corporation 5-1 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 5 Calibration This chapter discusses the calibration procedures for the NI PCI-6110/6111. NI-DAQ includes calibration functions for performing all of the steps in the calibration process. Calibration refers to the process of minimiz...
Page 70 - External Calibration; Manual Calibration Procedures
Chapter 5 Calibration NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 5-2 ni.com vary with time and temperature. It is better to self-calibrate when the device is installed in the environment in which it is used. Self-Calibration The NI PCI-6110/6111 can measure and correct for almost all of its calibration-related er...
Page 71 - Input Channels
© National Instruments Corporation A-1 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual A Specifications This appendix lists the specifications of the NI PCI-6110/6111. These specifications are typical at 25 °C unless otherwise noted. Analog Input Input Characteristics Number of channels NI PCI-6110.......................
Page 72 - Accuracy Information
Appendix A Specifications NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual A-2 ni.com FIFO buffer size......................................8,192 samples Data transfers ..........................................DMA, interrupts, programmed I/O DMA modes ...........................................Scatter-gather (single t...
Page 73 - Amplifier Characteristics
Appendix A Specifications © National Instruments Corporation A-3 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Amplifier Characteristics Input impedance ACH<0..3>+ to ACH<0..3>– Normal powered on ................. 1 M Ω in parallel with 100 pF Powered off.............................. 1 M Ω minimum Overl...
Page 74 - Stability; Offset temperature coefficient
Appendix A Specifications NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual A-4 ni.com Stability Recommended warm-up time .................15 minutes Offset temperature coefficient Pregain .............................................±5 µ V/°C Postgain ...........................................±50 µ V/°C Gain temperatu...
Page 75 - Max update rate; Transfer Characteristics; Nominal
Appendix A Specifications © National Instruments Corporation A-5 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Analog Output Output Characteristics Number of channels ............................... 2 voltage Resolution .............................................. 16 bits, 1 in 65,536 Max update rate 1 channel ......
Page 76 - loads calibration values); Dynamic Characteristics; Settling time and slew rate; Gain temperature coefficient; Settling Time for Full-Scale Step
Appendix A Specifications NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual A-6 ni.com Current drive ...........................................±5 mA min Output stability .......................................Any passive load Protection ................................................Short-circuit to ground Power-on ou...
Page 77 - μΑ
Appendix A Specifications © National Instruments Corporation A-7 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Digital logic levels Power-on state ........................................ Input (high-impedance) Data transfers ......................................... Programmed I/O Timing I/O General-Purpose Up/Down...
Page 78 - Frequency Scaler; Digital logic levels; Triggers; Purpose; Level
Appendix A Specifications NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual A-8 ni.com Min source pulse duration .....................10 ns, edge-detect mode Min gate pulse duration .........................10 ns, edge-detect mode Data transfers ..........................................DMA, interrupts, programmed I/O D...
Page 79 - Digital Trigger
Appendix A Specifications © National Instruments Corporation A-9 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Source..................................................... All analog input channels, external trigger (PFI0/TRIG1) Level Internal source, ACH<0..3>............ ± Full-scale External source, PFI0/TRI...
Page 80 - Analog trigger; RTSI
Appendix A Specifications NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual A-10 ni.com Protection Digital trigger ..................................–0.5 V to (V cc + 0.5) V Analog trigger On/disabled...............................±35 V Powered off ..............................±35 V RTSI Trigger Lines ....................
Page 81 - Environmental; Electromagnetic Compatibility; FCC Part 15A above 1 GHz; For EMC compliance, you
Appendix A Specifications © National Instruments Corporation A-11 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Environmental Operating temperature............................ 0 to 45 °C Storage temperature ............................... –20 to 70 °C Humidity ................................................ 5 to 90...
Page 82 - CE Compliance; Declarations
Appendix A Specifications NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual A-12 ni.com CE Compliance This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows: Low-Voltage Directive (safety) ..............73/23/EEC Electromagnetic CompatibilityDirective (EMC)...
Page 83 - Cable Connector Descriptions
© National Instruments Corporation B-1 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual B Cable Connector Descriptions This appendix describes the cable connectors on the NI PCI-6110/6111. Figure B-1 shows the pin assignments for the 68-pin NI PCI-6110/6111 connector. This connector is available when you use the SH6868...
Page 86 - Common Questions; General Information; What does the maximum sampling rate mean to me?
© National Instruments Corporation C-1 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual C Common Questions This appendix contains a list of commonly asked questions and answers relating to usage and special features of the NI PCI-6110/6111. General Information What is the NI PCI-6110/6111? The NI PCI-6110/6111 is a swi...
Page 87 - NI-DAQ User Manual for PC Compatibles; Installing and Configuring; Devices and Interfaces
Appendix C Common Questions NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual C-2 ni.com What type of 5 V protection does the NI PCI-6110/6111 have? The NI PCI-6110/6111 has 5 V lines equipped with a self-resetting 1 A fuse. How do I use the NI PCI-6110/6111 with the NI-DAQ C API? The NI-DAQ User Manual for PC Compatibl...
Page 88 - Analog Input and Output; Why is there a minimum sampling rate on the NI PCI-6110/6111?; floating
Appendix C Common Questions © National Instruments Corporation C-3 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Analog Input and Output Why is there a minimum sampling rate on the NI PCI-6110/6111? The NI PCI-6110/6111 makes use of a pipelined ADC in order to achieve its high sampling rates. Sampling at rates below...
Page 89 - Initiate AO waveform generation.; Timing and Digital I/O
Appendix C Common Questions NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual C-4 ni.com 2. Set up acquisition timing so that the timing signal for A/D conversion comes from PFI5, as follows: • If you are using NI-DAQ, call Select_Signal(deviceNumber, ND_IN_SCAN_START, ND_PFI_5, ND_HIGH_TO_LOW) . • If you are using LabV...
Page 90 - What are the PFIs and how do I configure these lines?
Appendix C Common Questions © National Instruments Corporation C-5 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Do the counter/timer applications that I wrote previously work with the DAQ-STC? If you are using NI-DAQ with LabVIEW, some applications that were built using the CTR VIs still run. However, there are man...
Page 91 - Hardware
Appendix C Common Questions NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual C-6 ni.com Caution If you enable a PFI line for output, do not connect any external signal source to it. Connecting external signals to enabled PFI lines can damage the device, the computer, and the connected equipment. What are the power-on s...
Page 93 - If you searched
Appendix D Technical Support and Professional Services NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual D-2 ni.com If you searched ni.com and could not find the answers you need, contact your local office or NI corporate headquarters. Phone numbers for our worldwide offices are listed at the front of this manual. You a...
Page 94 - Symbol
© National Instruments Corporation G-1 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Glossary l Symbol Prefix Value p pico 10 – 12 n nano 10 – 9 µ micro 10 – 6 m milli 10 – 3 k kilo 10 3 M mega 10 6 G giga 10 9 T tera 10 12 Numbers/Symbols ° degrees > greater than ≥ greater than or equal to < less than ≤ less ...
Page 108 - Index; Symbols
© National Instruments Corporation I-1 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Index Symbols +5 V signal description (table), 4-4power connections, 4-16self-resetting fuse, 4-16, C-2 Numerics 50-pin connector pin assignment (figure), 4-3, B-3 68-pin connector pin assignment (figure), 4-2, B-2 A above-high-leve...
Page 109 - See also
Index NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual I-2 ni.com analog output number of channels, 3-4output range, 3-4questions about, C-3signal connections, 4-14specifications dynamic characteristics, A-6output characteristics, A-5stability, A-6transfer characteristics, A-5voltage output, A-5 analog trigger above-hi...
Page 110 - See
Index © National Instruments Corporation I-3 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual typical posttriggered acquisition (figure), 4-18 typical pretriggered acquisition (figure), 4-19 counter/timer applications, C-5custom cabling, 1-4customer education, D-1professional services, D-1technical support, D-1 D DAC0O...
Page 118 - waveform generation timing connections
Index © National Instruments Corporation I-11 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual W waveform generation timing connections overview, 4-27questions about, C-3UISOURCE signal, 4-30UPDATE* signal, 4-29WFTRIG signal, 4-28 Web professional services, D-1technical support, D-1 WFTRIG signal See also PFI6/WFTRIG s...
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