Introducing The Pci-Das4020/12; Overview: Pci-Das4020/12 Features; Software Features - Measurement Computing PCI-DAS4020/12 User Manual

Introducing the PCI-DAS4020/12

Overview: PCI-DAS4020/12 features

This manual explains how to install and use the PCI-DAS4020/12 board.
The PCI-DAS4020/12 is a multi-function high-speed data acquisition I/O board that is designed for the PCI
bus. It provides the following features:
Four high-speed 12-bit analog input channels
The input range for each channel is software-configurable for ±1 V or ±5 V. The sample rate is from
10 to 20 MHz, depending on the number of channels accessed. Triggering sources and A/D gating are
via hardware or software, and can be internal or external. Four different modes are software selectable.
Analog input connectors are standard BNC types.
Two 12-bit analog output channels
Each analog output channel can be configured by software for an output range of ±10 V or ±5 V.
Throughput is system-dependent. Triggering mode is software gate. D/A pacing is software paced. The
analog output channels terminate at a 40-pin auxiliary connector.
24 digital I/O channels
An on-board industry standard 82C55A I/O chip provides 24 digital I/O channels configured as two
banks of eight and two banks of four. You can configure each bank independently as input or output.
Signal levels are TTL. The digital I/O channels terminate at a 40-pin auxiliary connector.

Software features

The following software ships with the PCI-DAS4020/12 free of charge.
Insta Cal installation, calibration, and test utility
TracerDAQ™ suite of virtual instruments
SoftWIRE® for Visual Studio® .NET graphical programming
MCC DAQ Components for VS .NET (installed with SoftWIRE® for VS .NET)
For information on the features of InstaCal , TracerDAQ, and SoftWIRE, refer to the DAQ Software Quick
Start booklet that shipped with the PCI-DAS4020/12.
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