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PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO Analog I/O and Digital I/O Board User’s Guide Document Revision 1, April, 2007 © Copyright 2007, Measurement Computing Corporation
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Page 5 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Preface About this User's Guide .......................................................................................................................7 What you will learn from this user's guide .........................................................................................
Page 7 - Preface; About this User's Guide; What you will learn from this user's guide; For more information on ...; Where to find more information
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 PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO so that you get the most out of its analog I/O, digital I/O and counter features. This user's guide also refers you to related documents ava...
Page 8 - Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Introducing the PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO Overview: PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO features The PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO is a data acquisition and control board for IBM PC compatible computers with PCMCIA type II slots. The PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO provides 16 single-ended or 8 differential analog inputs, 16-bit A/D res...
Page 9 - Software features; Insta
PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO User's Guide Introducing the PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO Software features For information on the features of Insta Cal and the other software included with your PC-CARD- DAS16/16AO, refer to the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your device. The Quick Start Guide is also available in PD...
Page 10 - Chapter 2; Hardware; Quick Start Guide; Optional components; Cables
Chapter 2 Installing the PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO What comes with your PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO shipment? The following items are shipped with the PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO. Hardware PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO Additional documentation In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the Quick Start Guide (...
Page 11 - Installing the software; Install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board; If your PCMCIA card is not detected
PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO User's Guide Installing the PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO Unpacking the PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static electricity. Before removing the PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO from its packaging, ground yourself using a wrist stra...
Page 12 - Connecting the board for I/O operations; Pin out – I/O connector
PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO User's Guide Installing the PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO 2. 3. o o Select the Hardware tab and click on the Device Manager button. Verify that "PCMCIA adapters" is listed in the Device Manager. If you don’t find this entry, or if the properties for the adapter indicate "this dev...
Page 14 - cable are available on our web site at
PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO User's Guide Installing the PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO Caution! Do not exceed the input specifications. There are no socketed or user serviceable parts in a PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO. Check the specifications and input voltages before connecting any signals. CPCC-50F-39 50-pin female IDC connect...
Page 15 - Details on the C50FF-x; Field wiring and signal termination; Information on signal connections; Guide to Signal
PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO User's Guide Installing the PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO C50FF-x The red stripe identifies pin # 1 50-pin female IDC connector 50-pin female IDC connector 1 2 49 50 2 50 1 49 Figure 8. C50FF- x cable Details on the C50FF-x cable are available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/cbicatalog/cbi...
Page 16 - Chapter 3; Programming and Developing Applications; Programming languages; or any other language, please refer to the; Packaged applications programs
Chapter 3 Programming and Developing Applications After following the installation instructions in Chapter 2, your board should now be installed and ready for use. In general there may be no correspondence among registers for different boards. Software written at the register-level for other models ...
Page 17 - Chapter 4; Functional Details; Analog input resolution and range; The input range is controlled by a programmable-gain amplifier.; Conversion speed and amplification; What factors limit conversion speed?; Triggering and transfer
Chapter 4 Functional Details Analog input resolution and range The 16-bit A/D converter provides a resolution of 1/65,536 parts of full scale. The smallest reading of full scale (1 part in 65,536) is called a Least Significant Bit (LSB). Four different bipolar ranges are controlled by software: Anal...
Page 18 - How does the FIFO size and design affect throughput?
PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO User's Guide Functional Details After a conversion is made, the sample is stored in a 4096-word (sample) FIFO buffer from which it may be retrieved one sample at a time or in blocks via REP-INSW transfers. How does the FIFO size and design affect throughput? The 4096-sample FIFO b...
Page 19 - Chapter 5; Specifications; italic text; are guaranteed by design.; Analog input; Accuracy; C of internal calibration temperature.
Chapter 5 Specifications Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified. Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design. Analog input Table 1. Analog input specifications A/D converter type AD976A Resolution 16 bits Number of channels 16 single-ended / 8 differential, software selectable Input...
Page 20 - As shown in Tab; Crosstalk; Noise performance; Table 5
PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO User's Guide Specifications Table 3. Calibrated accuracy specifications le 3 Range Gain Error Offset Error DLE (Note 1) ILE (Note 1) ±10.00 V ±3 max ±1.5 max -1.0, +1.75 max ±2.0 max ±5.000 V ±3 max ±1.5 max -1.0, +1.75 max ±2.0 max ±2.500 V ±3 max ±1.5 max -1.0, +1.75 max ±2.0 ma...
Page 21 - Analog output
PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO User's Guide Specifications Analog output Table 6. Analog output specifications D/A converter type LTC1655 Resolution 16 bits Number of channels 2 Configuration Voltage output, single-ended Output range ±10 V D/A pacing Software Data transfer Programmed I/O Throughput System depen...
Page 22 - Digital input/output; Interrupt
PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO User's Guide Specifications Double buffered output latches Coding: Offset Binary (0 code = -FS, 65535 code = +FS) Miscellaneous Output voltage on power up and reset: -10 V (-FS) Digital input/output Table 9. DIO specifications Digital type FPGA Number of I/O 4 Configuration One po...
Page 23 - Counter; Power consumption; Miscellaneous
PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO User's Guide Specifications Counter Table 11. Counter specifications Counter type 82C54 Configuration 3 down counters, 16 bits each Source: Programmable external (Ctr 1 Clk) or 100 kHz internal source Gate: Available at connector (Ctr 1 Gate), pulled to logic high via 10K resistor...
Page 24 - Environmental; Mechanical; Connector and pin out
PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO User's Guide Specifications Environmental Table 14. Environmental specifications Operating temperature range 0 to 70 °C Storage temperature range -40 to 100 °C Humidity 0 to 95% non-condensing Mechanical Table 15. Mechanical specifications Card dimensions PCMCIA type II: 85.6 mm (...
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Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Measurement Computing Corporation Address: 10 Commerce Way Suite 1008 Norton, MA 02766 USA Category: Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. Measurement Computing Corporation declares under sole responsibility that the product PC-CARD...
