Measurement Computing PCI-DAS1200/JR User Manual

Multifunction analog and digital i/o

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  • Page 2 PCI-DAS1200/JR Multifunction Analog Input and Digital I/O User's Guide Document Revision 6, March, 2009 © Copyright 2009, Measurement Computing Corp.
  • Page 3 Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. © 2009 Measurement Computing Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, by photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written permission of Measurement Computing Corporation.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 ............................
  • Page 6: 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.
  • Page 7: Register-Level Programming

    PCI-DAS1200/JR User's Guide About this User's Guide 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.
  • Page 8: Introducing The Pci-Das1200/Jr

    ±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.
  • Page 9: Pci-Das1200/Jr Block Diagram

    PCI-DAS1200/JR User's Guide Introducing the PCI-DAS1200/JR PCI-DAS1200/JR block diagram PCI-DAS1200/JR functions are illustrated in the block diagram shown here. Gain and Offset Autocal Burst/Scan 12-Bit, 330KHz 1024 x 12 & FIFO Start EOC Gain Analog In 16 CH S.E. 8 CH DIFF.
  • Page 10: Installing The Pci-Das1200/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 PCI-DAS1200/JR and information regarding installation of that software. Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.
  • Page 11: Unpacking The Pci-Das1200/Jr

    As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static electricity. Before removing the PCI-DAS1200/JR from its packaging, ground yourself using a wrist strap or by simply touching the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static charge.
  • Page 12: Configuring The Hardware

    Installing the PCI-DAS1200/JR Configuring the hardware All hardware configuration options on the PCI-DAS1200/JR are software controlled. You can select some of the configuration options using InstaCal, such as the analog input configuration (16 single-ended or eight differential channels) and the source for the two independent counters. Once selected, any program that uses the Universal Library will initialize the hardware according to these selections.
  • Page 13: Connectors, Cables - Main I/O Connector

    PCI-DAS1200/JR User's Guide Installing the PCI-DAS1200/JR Connectors, cables – main I/O connector The table below lists the board connectors, applicable cables and compatible accessory boards. Board connectors, cables, accessory equipment Connector type 100-pin high density Compatible cable C100FF-x, unshielded ribbon cable. x = length in feet (Figure 2)
  • Page 14: Pin Out - Main I/O Connector

    PCI-DAS1200/JR User's Guide Installing the PCI-DAS1200/JR Pin out – main I/O connector 8-channel differential mode pin out Signal Name Signal Name PC +5V A/D Internal Pacer A/D External Trigger IN Output -12V A/D External Pacer CTR4 OUT +12V CTR4 GATE...
  • Page 15 The first 50-pin cable (pins 1-50) carries the analog signals. The second 50-pin cable (pins 51-100) carries the digital signals. The 100-pin connector mates with the PCI-DAS1200/JR connector. The two 50-pin ribbon cables are terminated with standard 50-pin header connectors.
  • Page 16: Field Wiring And Signal Termination Accessories

    PCI-DAS1200/JR User's Guide Installing the PCI-DAS1200/JR Cable is labeled “Pins 1-50”. The red stripe identifies pin # 1 Cable is labeled “Pins 51-100”. The red stripe identifies pin # 51 Figure 2. C100FF-x cable Field wiring and signal termination accessories The table below lists the MCC screw terminal and signal conditioning boards that are compatible with the PCI- DAS1200/JR.
  • Page 17: Calibrating The Board

    Calibration theory The PCI-DAS1200/JR is shipped fully calibrated from the factory. Calibration coefficients are stored in nvRAM. When using the Universal Library at run time, these calibration factors are loaded into system memory and automatically retrieved each time you specify a different DAC/ADC range.
  • Page 18: Chapter 4 Specifications

    Chapter 4 Specifications Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified. Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design. Analog input Table 1. Analog input specifications Parameter Specification A/D converter type 7800 Resolution 12 bits Number of channels 8 differential or 16 single-ended, software selectable Input ranges Bipolar: ±10 V, ±5 V, ±2.5 V, ±1.25 V...
  • Page 19: Digital Input/Output

    PCI-DAS1200/JR User's Guide Specifications Digital input/output Table 2. DIO specifications Parameter Specification Digital type 82C55A Configuration 2 banks of 8, 2 banks of 4, programmable by bank as input or output Number of I/O 24 (FIRSTPORTA 0 through FIRSTPORTC 7) Output high 3.0 volts @ -2.5 mA min...
  • Page 20: Power Consumption

    PCI-DAS1200/JR User's Guide Specifications Parameter Specification Input high voltage 2.0 V min Output low voltage 0.4 V max Output high voltage 3.0 V min Power consumption Table 4. Power consumption specifications Parameter Specification 0.8 A typical, 1.0 A max +5 V operating...
  • Page 21: 8-Channel Differential Mode Pin Out

    PCI-DAS1200/JR User's Guide Specifications 8-channel differential mode pin out Signal Name Signal Name LLGND FIRSTPORTA Bit 0 CH0 IN HI FIRSTPORTA Bit 1 CH0 IN LO FIRSTPORTA Bit 2 CH1 IN HI FIRSTPORTA Bit 3 CH1 IN LO FIRSTPORTA Bit 4...
  • Page 22: 16-Channel Single-Ended Mode Pin Out

    PCI-DAS1200/JR User's Guide Specifications 16-channel single-ended mode pin out Signal Name Signal Name LLGND FIRSTPORTA Bit 0 CH0 IN FIRSTPORTA Bit 1 CH8 IN FIRSTPORTA Bit 2 CH1 IN FIRSTPORTA Bit 3 CH9 IN FIRSTPORTA Bit 4 CH2 IN FIRSTPORTA Bit 5...
  • Page 23: Declaration Of Conformity

    Suite 1008 Norton, MA 02766 Category: Information technology equipment. Measurement Computing Corporation declares under sole responsibility that the product PCI-DAS1200/JR to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the following standards or other documents: EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC: Electromagnetic Compatibility, EN 61326-1:2006 (IEC 61326-1:2005) Emissions: Group 1, Class B EN55022 (1995)/CISPR 22: Radiated and Conducted emissions.
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