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- Page 1 PCI-PDISO16 Digital Input Board User’s Guide Document Revision 4, October, 2003 © Copyright 2003, Measurement Computing Corporation...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
What you will learn from this user's guide..............vii Conventions in this user's guide ................... vii Where to find more information.................. viii Chapter 1 Introducing the PCI-PDISO16 ................1-1 Software features – InstaCal and Universal Library ..........1-1 Chapter 2 Installing the Board ..................2-1 What is included with your board ................ - Page 6 PCI-PDISO16 User's Guide Power Consumption....................5-1 Environmental......................5-2 Main Connector and Pin out ..................5-2...
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Page 7: 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-PDISO16 so that you get the most out of its digital input features. This user's guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support resources that can also help you get the most out of these boards. -
Page 8: Where To Find More Information
PCI-PDISO16 board. MCC's Guide to Signal Connections is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf. MCC's Register Map for the PCI-PDISO16 is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/registermaps/RegMapPCI-PDISO16.pdf. MCC's Specifications: PCI-PDISO16 (the PDF version of Chapter in this guide) is available on our web site at www.mccadq.com/pdfs/PCI-PDISO16.pdf. -
Page 9: Introducing The Pci-Pdiso16
Chapter 1 Introducing the PCI-PDISO16 This manual explains how to install and use the PCI-PDISO16 board. The PCI-PDISO16 is a 16-channel isolated-input and relay output digital interface board for PCI-compatible computers. The board is designed for applications where high voltages need to be sensed or controlled. -
Page 11: Installing The Board
As you unpack your board shipment, verify that the following components are included. Standard shipment The following items should be included with your shipment: PCI-PDISO16 board (shown with protective cover removed – it is recommended that this cover be left in place during use) InstaCal installation CD. -
Page 12: Optional Components
PCI-PDISO16 User's Guide Installing the Board MCC's Software Installation Manual Optional components If you ordered any of the following products with your PCI-PDISO16 board, they should be included with your shipment. Universal Library Universal Library™ Data Acquisition and Control Programming Tools (InstaCal installation package is included on the CD) Universal Library User's Guide and Universal Library Function Reference. - Page 13 For more information on these MCC cables, refer to the "Connecting the board for I/O operations" section on page 2-10. Accessories MCC provides signal termination products for use with the PCI-PDISO16. Refer to the "Field wiring and signal termination accessories" section for a complete list of compatible accessory products.
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Page 14: Unpacking The Board
PCI-PDISO16 User's Guide Installing the Board Unpacking the board Each PCI-PDISO16 board is shipped in an antistatic container to prevent damage by an electrostatic discharge. To avoid such damage, perform the following procedure when unpacking and handling your board: Before opening the antistatic container, ground yourself with a wrist-grounding strap or by holding onto a grounded object (such as the computer chassis). -
Page 15: Installing The Hardware
PCI-PDISO16 User's Guide Installing the Board Installing the hardware The PCI-PDISO16 board is completely plug-and-play, with no switches or jumpers to set. Configuration is controlled by your system's BIOS. To install your board, follow the steps below: Turn your computer off, open it up, and insert your board into an available PCI slot. -
Page 16: Connecting The Board For I/O Operations
(using C50-37F-x cable) SCB-37 The PCI-PDISO16 board has two 50-pin connectors for signal I/O connections, identified here as Port A and Port B. Port A is located adjacent to the main I/O connector bracket at the left side of the board, and is labeled . -
Page 17: Pinout - I/O Connector
PCI-PDISO16 User's Guide Installing the Board The pinout for the Port A connector is defined in Table 2-2 . The pinout for the Port B connector is defined in Table 2-3 Signal Name Signal Name Pinout – I/O • •... - Page 18 High voltages are present on the PCI-PDISO16 board when you connect high voltage inputs or outputs to the board’s connector. Use extreme caution! Never handle the PCI-PDISO16 board when signals are connected to the board through the connector. Do not remove the protective plates on the PCI-PDISO16 board.
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Page 19: Pci-Pdiso8 Compatibility
(NO) = Normally Open, (C) = Common, (NC) = Normally Closed Figure 2-3. C50-37F-x pin-out Note The RELAY 5, 6 and 7 NC terminals on the PCI-PDISO16 board’s 50-pin I/O connector (pin 38, 39 and 40) are not accessible when using the C50-37F-x adaptor cable. The red stripe... -
Page 20: Field Wiring And Signal Termination Accessories
Construct a safe, fully insulated cable to carry your signals directly from your equipment to the PCI-PDISO16 connector. If you use a screw terminal board, ensure that it is fully enclosed in an insulated, protected box. -
Page 21: Programming And Developing Applications
Chapter 3 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 Visual Basic... -
Page 22: Register-Level Programming
You should use the Universal Library or one of the packaged application programs listed on page 3-1 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-PDISO16 (available at www.measurementcomputing.com/registermaps/RegMapPCI-PDISO16.pdf). -
Page 23: Functional Description
Chapter 4 Functional Description Basic architecture The PCI-PDISO16 provides isolated input channels and relay output channels on each connector. The block diagram shown in Figure 4-1 illustrates the board’s functionality. Controller FPGA and Logic Control Control Registers Interrupt Decode/Status Control... -
Page 24: Isolated Inputs
PCI-PDISO16 User's Guide Functional Description Isolated inputs The PCI-PDISO16 board has eight isolated input channels. A schematic of a single channel is shown in Figure 4-2 . The signals are routed through a bridge rectifier so that the inputs are not polarity sensitive. -
Page 25: Form C Relay Outputs
PCI-PDISO16 User's Guide Functional Description Form C relay outputs Figure 4-4 shows the schematic for a Form C relay contact. NORMALLY OPEN COMMON NORMALLY CLOSED Figure 4-4. Form C Relay Contacts The Form C relay has a Common (C), Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) contact. -
Page 27: Chapter 5 Specifications
Chapter 5 Specifications Typical for 25°C unless otherwise specified. Relay Specifications Number Contact Configuration 16 Form C Contact Rating 6A @ 120VAC or 28VDC resistive Contact Type Gold overlay silver Contact Resistance 100 milliohms max Operate Time 20 milliseconds Release Time 10 milliseconds max Vibration 10 to 55 Hz (Dual amplitude 1.5mm) -
Page 28: Environmental
(using C50-37F-x cable) SCB-37 Note that the PCI-PDISO16 board has two 50-pin connectors, identified here as Port A and Port B. Port A is located adjacent to the main I/O connector bracket at the left side of the board, and is labeled . - Page 29 PCI-PDISO16 User's Guide Specifications Table 5-1. Port A (P2) connector pin out Signal Name Signal Name RELAY 6 (NC) RELAY 5 (NC) RELAY 7 (NC) RELAY 0 (NO) RELAY 0 (C) RELAY 0 (NC) RELAY 1 (NO) RELAY 1 (C)
- Page 30 PCI-PDISO16 User's Guide Specifications Table 5-2. Port B (P3) connector pin out Signal Name Signal Name RELAY 6 (NC) RELAY 5 (NC) RELAY 7 (NC) RELAY 0 (NO) RELAY 0 (C) RELAY 0 (NC) RELAY 1 (NO) RELAY 1 (C)
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