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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 prior written permission. Third Edition August 2001 Printing Information furnished in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable.
Table of Contents Table of Contents How to Use This Manual ............iv Introduction ..................iv Who Should Read This Book? .............. iv Organization of This Manual ............... iv Conventions Used in This Manual............vi Feedback....................vi Introduction ................2 About the PowerDAQ™ Analog Output series board......2 Overview ....................
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Table of Contents API Function calls ................32 API Examples ..................34 Third-party examples................34 Interconnections..............36 PD2- AO-8[16][32] Connectors ............36 PD2- AO-96 Connectors ..............37 PDXI- AO-8[16][32] Connectors ............38 PD2-AO-8[16][32] J1 Analog Connector .......... 39 PD2-AO J2 DIO/Counter/Timers/IRQx Connector......40 J1-J2 Connection Example..............40 Appendix A: Specifications..........
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Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 1: PowerDAQ Control Panel Application ........11 Figure 2: PowerDAQ control panel application showing PD2-AO-32 board installed ..................12 Figure 3: PD2-AO-STP-32 Wiring Diagram ........15 Figure 4: Block Diagram of the PowerDAQ PD2-AO boards... 20 Figure 5: PowerDAQ PD2-AO-8[16][32] Connectors......
How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual Introduction This manual describes the PowerDAQ™ Analog Output boards. The following boards are supported: PD2-AO-8/16 PD2-AO-16/16 PD2-AO-32/16 PD2-AO-96/16 PDXI-AO-8/16 PDXI-AO-16/16 PDXI-AO-32/16 Two different form-factors are available – 32-bit 33 MHz PCI and 32-bit 33 MHz PDXI.
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How to Use This Manual Chapter 3 - Architecture This chapter discusses the internal structure and subsystems of your PowerDAQ™ Analog Output series board. Chapter – Third-Party Software Examples This chapter explains how to use PowerDAQ™ Analog Output series boards using the PowerDAQ™ API on Visual C++, VB, Delphi, C++ Builder or Third-Party software such as LabVIEW®, TestPoint®, DASYLab®, HP VEE®, etc.
How to Use This Manual Conventions Used in This Manual These are the main conventions used to help you get the most out of this manual: Tips are designed to highlight quick ways to get the job done, or good ideas you might not discover on your own.
Chapter 1: Introduction Introduction This chapter describes basic features PowerDAQ™ PD2-AO boards. About the PowerDAQ™ Analog Output series board Thank you for purchasing a PowerDAQ™ Analog Output series board. The board you received is either a PD2-AO PCI- bus board or a PDXI-AO CompactPCI bus board. These boards differ in certain hardware respects however the software is the same.
Chapter 1: Introduction Features The major features of the PowerDAQ AO boards are: 24-bit 66/100 MHz Motorola 56301 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) “Bus Master Ready” PCI Bus Host PC Interface (PCI 2.1 Compliant) • 8/16/32/96 channel 16-bit +/- 10V DACs •...
Chapter 1: Introduction AO Applications PowerDAQ Analog Output series boards provide a wide range of powerful features that cover a wide range of applications. The most common applications are: • Process Control • • Closed-loop Servo-Control • Motor Control • Individual DAC voltage output •...
Chapter 1: Introduction PowerDAQ AO Models PowerDAQ PD2-AO/PDXI-AO model numbers are derived as follows: PD2-[Type Of Board]-[Channels]-[Speed]/[Resolution][Gain] PDXI-[Type Of Board]-[Channels]-[Speed]/[Resolution][Gain] The types of boards are: MF Multifunction AO Analog Output DIO Digital Input /Output Counter Timer Models AO Features PD2-AO-8/16 PCI bus Eight 16-bit Analog Output Channels PD2-AO-16/16 PCI bus Sixteen 16-bit Analog Output Channels...
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Chapter 1: Introduction Latest PowerDAQ™ Software Suite CD (PD-SDK) Software. This downloaded from www.PowerDAQ.com/download Minimum 16MB RAM for Windows9x and 32MB for Windows NT/98/Me and 64MB for Windows 2000...
Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration Installation and Configuration This chapter describes hardware software installation and configuration of the PowerDAQ AO board. Unpacking Your PowerDAQ™ AO board is wrapped in an anti-static bag to protect against electrostatic charges that might damage the board. To avoid damage, proceed as follows: Ground yourself with a grounded wrist strap or grounded source.
Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration the edge connector with alcohol. After this has been done, replace the bard back into the slot.) Screw the bracket and replace the cover. Turn the PC on. PDXI board installation: Turn off your PC. 2.
Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration As the installation process modifies your Windows registry, you must only install or uninstall the software using the appropriate programs. Note Never delete the PowerDAQ software from you PC directly. Always use Uninstall program from PowerDAQ folder or Control Panel/Add-Remove Programs applet.
Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration To access the PowerDAQ control panel, select START > Settings > Control Panel and the PowerDAQ icon will be displayed. Figure 1: PowerDAQ Control Panel Application An alternative test is to use the SimpleTest program installed by the Software Suite.
Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration Figure 2: PowerDAQ control panel application showing PD2-AO- 32 board installed Please refer to the PowerDAQ Software manual for a complete set of ready to run example programs and the detailed API for programming of the PowerDAQ AO boards. All PowerDAQ AO manuals are supplied in electronic Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration Accessories PowerDAQ AO boards have an extensive range of optional accessories: Cables (3ft, 6ft or 9ft) Screw terminal panels Complete kits J1 high-density analog cable (PD2-AO-8[16][32] only) J2 PD-CBL-37 DIO connection kit (PD2-AO only) J3-J8 IDC40 to DB37 flat/twisted pair ribbon cable (PD2- AO-96 only) J1 to J1/J2 splitter analog/digital cable Cables...
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Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration Analog cable (PD2-AO-96 boards only) PD-CBL-4037TP: The J3-J8 connector uses a 36-way flat or twisted pair ribbon cable (DB37 to IDC40) to bring out the analog output signals. It connects to: PD-STP-3716, so one PD2-AO- 96/16 board requires a set of six cables and terminals for all ninety-six channels.
Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration Screw Terminal Panels The PD2-AO-STP-16/32 is a 16/32-channel screw terminal panel, which also includes connections for the counter timers, high speed interrupt/synchronization lines and DIO ports. Using the jumpers, each sense line can be connected to the appropriate output directly on the screw terminal.
Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration The PD-STP-3716 is a low cost 16-channel screw terminal panel, which can be used with the PD2-AO-96/16 or PD2- AO-8/16. This terminal contains analog signals only. For the digital signals, you will need the PD-STP-DIO. Complete kits We have included the PD-CBL-96 and the PD2-AO-STP-32 into a complete kit for the PD2-AO-8[16][32] boards.
Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration J3-J8 Connector(PD2-AO-96 only) J3-J8 connectors are 40-way boxed IDC headers. The manufacturer is 3M (http://www.mmm.com/esm/). The manufacturers’ part number for the connector is 2540- 6002UB.
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Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration...
Chapter 3: Architecture Architecture This chapter describes the functional operation of the PowerDAQ AO boards. AOUT3 1 SENSE DAC31 AOut Cont rol Clock User AOUT3 1 Count er DAC3 0 Timer 3 x24 - bit AOUT3 0 SENSE DAC2 9 DIn Contr ol AOUT3 0 Digit al...
Chapter 3: Architecture Analog Output Subsystem (AO) The PowerDAQ II analog output boards are configured as 8, 16, 32 or 96 sixteen-bit output channels. On the PD2-AO- 8[16][32] each channel has an optional sense line to provide 16-bit accuracy at rated output current. The PDXI-AO board allows the use of sense lines on the first sixteen channels by installing on-board jumpers.
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Chapter 3: Architecture Note The quad output DACs has current limitations. Only one output of each quad can be continuously shorted to ground. Two, three and even four channels shorted to ground MUST NOT exceed five seconds. Analog Output Mode Single Update The PowerDAQ AO boards operate with either a single- update or streaming (waveform) output configuration.
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Chapter 3: Architecture Auto-regeneration Waveform (circular waveform) Auto-regeneration waveform mode can be used to create fixed length waveforms without any host intervention of user software after the subsystem has initialized. An application writes data to the buffer of the PowerDAQ AO board and each time the end of buffer is reached, it starts to resend the same buffer again.
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Chapter 3: Architecture Bits 21,22,23 when all set together are used as a Write and Hold Flag – written to DAC’s data with this bit set will not update output. Bits 23, when set is used as Update All Flag – all DAC’s will be update by previously written data.
Chapter 3: Architecture Digital Output Subsystem There are eight static digital outputs on the PowerDAQ analog output board. They are TTL/CMOS output level compatible, 2000V ESD protected. Due to the static nature of the outputs they can be updated at any time without any limitations.
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Chapter 3: Architecture Each timer can be used for internal or external clocking and can interrupt the on-board DSP after a specified number of events (clocks) or signal an external device after counting internal events. Each timer can also be used to trigger DMA transfers after a specified number of events (clocks) have occurred.
Chapter 3: Architecture Calibration Subsystem The calibration subsystem is used to calibrate each analog output zero offset (with 150-microvolt accuracy) and output range (PD2-AO only). The calibration data is stored in the on-board EEPROM. Additionally a PowerDAQ AO board provides an application for the user to configure the start- up output value of the any DAC.
Chapter 3: Architecture Timing and Control The PowerDAQ AO clocking and triggering features are extensive and can be configured in various different ways. Analog Output Clocking Clocking comprises of two input signals: Clock In – used to clock analog output channels in channel list.
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Chapter 3: Architecture Synchronizing two or more boards Note Using the PowerDAQ AO control panel application, please ensure the software driver recognizes the two or more PowerDAQ AO boards. No custom synchronization cables are required – all connections can be made directly on the screw terminal.
Chapter 4: API and Third-Party Software API and Third-Party Software Examples The PowerDAQ Software Suite API and third party software drivers support all PowerDAQ AO board features. This chapter provides an overview on how to use the API calls and examples using third-party software. API Function calls Please refer to PowerDAQ SDK and programmer manual for the details about Analog Output board programming.
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Chapter 4: API and Third-Party Software • In Synchronous Mode (known as Single Update on the AO subsystem) there is a set of calls available which gives direct and immediate access to the DACs (DIO ports and DSP Timers). Timed access can be made using the operating system based timing loops.
<Program Files Dir>\PowerDAQ\SDK\Examples\<Language>\<Example> Third-party examples All third-party drivers, supplied by UEI include a set of examples, which support all of the PowerDAQ Analog Output board features. They are usually installed during the SDK installation process into the folders defined by third-party software vendors. Please refer to the readme file...
Chapter 5: Interconnections PD2- AO-96 Connectors The PowerDAQ PD2-AO-96 boards have seven headers on it: 40-way boxed IDC header – analog output connectors (J3- 36-way boxed IDC header (DIO/Timer and IRQ lines) J2 Connector PowerDAQ(tm) PD-AO-96 board Connectors from all cables are going through the PCI bracket.
Chapter 5: Interconnections PDXI- AO-8[16][32] Connectors The PowerDAQ PD2-AO-8[16][32] boards have only one connector: 96-contact high-density Fujitsu header – analog output and DIO/Timers connector (J1) PowerDAQ™ PDXI-AO-8[16][32] Channels 0..15 sense line jumpers. Install 1-2 and 3-4 jumpers to short sense line with corresponding output on the board.
Chapter 5: Interconnections The compatible pin out was used for the PD2-AO-8[16][32] and PD2- MF(S) J1 connector to provide the ability to use common accessories. For the details see conversion table in Appendix B. Note, that on PD2- AO-8[16] AOUT16..31 and AOUT16..31 SENSE are connected to the ground.
Chapter 5: Interconnections PowerDAQ II Analog Output Board (8/16/32 Channels) PD-CBL-37 IRQx and Local TMRx /Remote termination Sense jumpers jumpers Channels 16-31 PD-CBL-96 To/from PD-AO-STP-32 Screw Terminal Channels 0-15 and digital lines Digital sensors Jumpers JP1-JP32 defines the sense configuration for the AOUTx SNSx channels 0..31 respectively.
Chapter 5: Interconnections PDXI Analog Output Board (8/16/32 Channels) Local IRQx and /Remote TMRx Sense termination jumpers jumpers Channels 16-31 PDXI-CBL-AO To/from PD-AO-STP-32 Screw Terminal Channels 0-15 and digital lines Digital sensors AOUTx SNSx Sense-to-Out jumpers. JP0.15 jumpers should be installed only if jumpers on J6 jumper pattern on AOUTx –...
Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: Specifications PD2-AO specifications: The following conditions apply: = 0°C to +85°C AO subsystem Parameter Value Number of channels 8,16,32 or 96 (PD2-AO only) Resolution 16 bits 100 KS/s channel, up to 1600 KS/s aggregate Update rate throughput in DMA mode, 455 KS/s in unlimited channel list mode.
Appendix A: Specifications Note Due to the quad DACs, the current is limited. Only one output of each may be continuously shorted to ground. The current is limited to 40 ma for PD2-AO-8[16][32] boards and 20 ma for all other models. Digital Input and Output Parameter Value...
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Appendix A: Specifications Output High Level 2.0V min @ -4 mA Output Low Level 0.5V max @ 4 mA Input Low Voltage 0.0 - 0.8 V Input High Voltage 2.0 - 5.0 V Input current • External Event Counter • Input Width Measurement •...
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Appendix A: Specifications CONNECTORS SPECIFICATIONS Connector Description/Manufacturer/P/N J1 (PD2-AO-8[16][32], Fujitsu Takamisawa America, Inc. PDXI-AO) 408-745-4990 Fax: 408-745-4995. Connector p/n FCN-230C096-C/E and the metal cover p/n FCN-247J096-G/E. J2 (PD2-AO) J2 connector is a 36-way boxed IDC header. The manufacturer is Tomas & Betts (www.tnb.com), p/n for the connector is 609- 3627.
Appendix B: Accessories Appendix B: Accessories Overview The PowerDAQ AO boards can connect to a variety of stand-alone or 19” rack-mount accessory panels. A complete range of cables and options are available. If you require a custom accessory, please contact the factory.
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Appendix B: Accessories PDXI-CBL-AO:The PDXI-AO J1 connectors use a split 96- way shielded round 1-meter cable. connects PD2-AO-STP-xx, PD-BNC-xx accessory panels. Note, that both analog and digital signals are connected to the screw terminal using this cable. PD-CBL-37: This is a 37-way ribbon connector set. It comprises of a 13”...
Appendix B: Accessories Screw Terminal Panels: (PD2-AO-STP-xx) The PD2-AO-STP-32 is a 32-channel screw terminal panel, which includes connections to the counter timers, high- speed interrupt/synchronization lines and DIO ports. Custom terminal panels are available. Please contact your distributor or the factory. Cable PD-CBL-96 PD2-AO Board Cable PD-CBL-37...
Appendix B: Accessories Screw Terminal Panels: (PD-STP-3716) The PD-STP-3716 is a simple 16-channel screw terminal panel, which includes connections to the analog signals only. This terminal panel can be used with PD2-AO-96 and PD2[PDXI]-AO-8 boards only. Note, that different cables are required for the different boards: •...
Appendix B: Accessories OEM Header Distribution Connector For the OEM the PD2-AO and PDXI-AO board provides the PD- CONN-PCB – a small terminal panel. The PD-CONN-PCB allows you to connect both PD2-MF/MFS and PD2-AO/PDXI-AO boards. See table on the next page for the pinout conversion. P o w e r D A Q II / P D X I A O B o a r d ( 8 / 1 6 / 3 2 C h a n n e ls ) P D - C O N N -...
Appendix B: Accessories Dimensions: The following table contains the dimensions of the PowerDAQ™ AO and accessory products. Accessory Dimensions (W x L x H) PDXI-AO-x 3.9”x6.3”x0.5” PD2-AO-96 4.2”x13.275”x0.5” PD2-AO-32 4.2”x11”x0.5” PD2-AO-16 4.2”x8.2”x0.5” PD2-AO-8 4.2”x8.2”x0.5” PD2-AO-STP-32 4.2”x7.0”x2.1” PD-STP-3716 2.8”x4.4”x0.5” PD-CONN-PCB 3.3”x3.33”x0.4” Table 3: Dimensions of PowerDAQ™...
Appendix C: Common Questions and Support Appendix C: Common Questions and Support What is PCI Specification 2.1? The PCI LocalBus is a high-performance bus that provides a processor-independent data path between the CPU and high-speed peripherals. robust interconnect mechanism designed specifically to accommodate multiple high performance peripherals for graphics, full motion video, SCSI, LAN, etc.
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Appendix C: Common Questions and Support Web Site: www.powerdaq.com For the most efficient service, please be available at your computer and be prepared to answer several questions listed on the following page when you call for technical support. This information helps us identify specific system and configuration-related problems.
Appendix C: Common Questions and Support Technical Support Form Photocopy this form and update it each time you make changes to your software or hardware. Completing this form accurately before contacting us for technical support helps our application engineers answer your questions more efficiently. What is the name and version number of the product? ____________________________________________ What version of Windows are you using?
Appendix D: Warranty Appendix D: Warranty Overview IBM, PC/XT/AT PS/2 trademarks International Business Machine Corporation. BASIC is a trademark of Dartmouth College. Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, DASYLab, DIADEM is a trademark of National Instruments Corporation PowerDAQ™...
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Appendix D: Warranty United Electronics, Industries, inc. warrants that the products furnished under this agreement will be free from material defects for a period of one year from the date of shipment. The customer shall provide notice to United Electronics Industries of such defect within one week after the Customer’s discovery of such defect.
Index Index Accessories, 14 Analog Input Clocking, 29 Analog Input Subsystem, 26 Base address, 11 Board specifications, 43 CE Mark CE Mark Certification, 59 Control Panel, 12 Counter/Timer Subsystem, 26 Diagnostics, 11 Dimensions for accessories, 55 DMA, 11 DSP Processor, 28 Installation hardware and software, 9 Interrupts, 11...
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