Measurement Computing CIO-DDA06/JR User Manual

Six 12-bit analog outputs, 24 high drive digital i/o

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  • Page 2 CIO-DDA06/Jr Analog Output Board User’s Guide Document Revision 3, December, 2006 © Copyright 2006, Measurement Computing Corporation...
  • Page 3 Measurement Computing. Thank you for choosing a Measurement Computing product—and congratulations! You own the finest, and you can now enjoy the protection of the most comprehensive warranties and unmatched phone tech support. It’s the embodiment of our mission: To provide PC-based data acquisition hardware and software that will save time and save money.
  • Page 4 Information furnished by Measurement Computing Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Measurement Computing Corporation neither for its use; nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties, which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or copyrights of Measurement Computing Corporation.
  • Page 5 Introducing the CIO-DDA06/Jr ......................7 Overview: CIO-DDA06/Jr features........................7 Software features ..............................7 CIO-DDA06/Jr block diagram ...........................8 Chapter 2 Installing the CIO-DDA06/Jr .........................9 What comes with your CIO-DDA06/Jr shipment?.....................9 Hardware ..................................9 Additional documentation..............................9 Optional components............................9 Unpacking the CIO-DDA06/Jr.........................10 Installing the software ............................10 Configuring the CIO-DDA06/Jr........................10...
  • Page 6: 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 CIO-DDA06/Jr board so that you get the most out of its analog output features. This user's guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support resources.
  • Page 7: Introducing The Cio-Dda06/Jr

    0 and 1, 2 and 3, and 4 and 5. By selecting XFER on the jumper beside the DAC, each pair can be set for simultaneous transfer. In this way the CIO-DDA06/JR may be set to hold new values until all channels are loaded, then update any two, any four, or all six channels simultaneously.
  • Page 8: Cio-Dda06/Jr Block Diagram

    CIO-DDA06/Jr User's Guide Introducing the CIO-DDA06/Jr CIO-DDA06/Jr block diagram CIO-DDA06/Jr functions are illustrated in the block diagram shown here. 37-pin D conn. 37-pin D conn. High Drive Digital I/O FIRSTPORTA Bit 0 Bit 1 Bit 2 AD7237KN Bit 3 Bit 4...
  • Page 9: Installing The Cio-Dda06/Jr

    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 CIO-DDA06/Jr and information regarding installation of that software. Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.
  • Page 10: Unpacking The Cio-Dda06/Jr

    Quick-Start.pdf. Configuring the CIO-DDA06/Jr The CIO-DDA06/Jr has one base address switch and a simultaneous update jumper for each DAC pair. The InstaCal calibration and test program will show you how to set the switches. Run InstaCal before you open your computer and install the board. The CIO-DDA06/Jr is shipped with the factory-default settings listed in the table below.
  • Page 11: Individual / Simultaneous Transfer Jumper

    DACs have been XFER loaded with new digital data. The new data transfers to the voltage outputs as a group. The simultaneous transfers occur when any of the CIO-DDA06/Jr addresses are read (and the jumpers are in the XFER position).
  • Page 12: Connecting The Board For I/O Operations

    The analog outputs of the CIO-DDA06/Jr are two-wire hook-ups. Always use low-level ground (LLGND) as the ground reference for all analog hook-ups. The output range of the CIO-DDA06/Jr is ±5 volts and cannot be changed. There are no trimming pots on the board so no hardware calibration is necessary or possible.
  • Page 13: Cabling

    CIO-DDA06/Jr User's Guide Installing the CIO-DDA06/Jr All the digital outputs inputs on the CIO-DDA06/Jr connector are TTL level. Before connecting external devices, review the specifications in this manual to avoid damage to the CIO-DDA06/Jr. Cabling The red stripe identifies pin # 1 Figure 5.
  • Page 14: Programming And Developing Applications

    Programming languages Measurement Computing's Universal Library provides access to board functions from a variety of Windows programming languages. If you are planning to write programs, or would like to run the example programs for ...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Chapter 4 Specifications Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified. Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design. Analog output Table 1. Analog output specifications D/A type AD7237KN Resolution 12 bits Number of channels 6 max, 2 installed Voltage ranges ±5 Offset error ±3 LSB max...
  • Page 16: Power Consumption

    CIO-DDA06/Jr User's Guide Specifications Power consumption Table 3. Power consumption specifications +5 V 650 mA typ, 1196 mA max +12 V 33 mA typ, 45 mA max (for each pair of D/A channels installed) –12 V 9 mA typ, 15 mA max (for each pair of D/A channels installed) Environmental Table 4.
  • Page 17: Declaration Of Conformity

    Norton, MA 02766 Category: Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. Measurement Computing Corporation declares under sole responsibility that the product CIO-DDA06/Jr to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the following standards or...
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