National Instruments SC-206X Series User Manual
National Instruments SC-206X Series User Manual

National Instruments SC-206X Series User Manual

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SC-206X Series
User Manual
Optically Isolated and Electromechanical Relay Boards
December 1996 Edition
Part Number 371167A-01
© Copyright 1989, 1996 National Instruments Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 SC-206X Series User Manual Optically Isolated and Electromechanical Relay Boards December 1996 Edition Part Number 371167A-01 © Copyright 1989, 1996 National Instruments Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 Any action against National Instruments must be brought within one year after the cause of action accrues. National Instruments shall not be liable for any delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control. The warranty provided herein does not cover damages, defects, malfunctions, or service failures caused by owner's failure to follow the National Instruments installation, operation, or maintenance instructions;...
  • Page 3 WARNING REGARDING MEDICAL AND CLINICAL USE OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS National Instruments products are not designed with components and testing intended to ensure a level of reliability suitable for use in treatment and diagnosis of humans. Applications of National Instruments products involving medical or clinical treatment can create a potential for accidental injury caused by product failure, or by errors on the part of the user or application designer.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Electromechanical Relay Digital Output ............4-3 Power Requirement (from Host Board or External Power Supply)....4-4 Physical ......................4-4 Operating Environment..................4-4 Storage Environment..................4-4 Mounting and Connection to Data Acquisition Boards..........4-4 © National Instruments Corporation SC-206X Series User Manual...
  • Page 5 Contents Chapter 5 Installation and Operation ....................5-1 Hardware Installation..................... 5-1 Internal or External Power Selection ..............5-4 SC-206X Series Board Connection..............5-5 Operation........................5-8 Safety Information ......................5-9 Appendix A HCPL-2611-060 Technical Data ...................A-1 Appendix B Motorola Array Technical Data ...................B-1...
  • Page 6 SC-2062 Board Parts Locator Diagram ............. 4-1 Figure 4-2. SC-2062 5 V Onboard Equivalent Circuit ............4-2 Figure 5-1. Mounting Locations for SC-205X and SC-206X Series Boards ....... 5-2 Figure 5-2. Attaching a Mountable Board to the Chassis............. 5-2 Figure 5-3.
  • Page 7: About This Manual

    NB Series and Lab-NB boards, the IBM Personal System/2 (PS/2) Micro Channel computers with the MC Series boards, and IBM PC/XT/AT and compatible computers with the AT Series and Lab-PC+ boards. Each of the SC-206X Series boards is described in detail in this manual. Organization of This Manual The SC-206X Series User Manual is organized as follows: •...
  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Manual

    • SC-205X Series User Manual (part number 320385-01) The following National Instruments documents may also be helpful to you depending on the type of system you are using with your SC-206X Series boards. • Macintosh NuBus users...
  • Page 9: Customer Communication

    MC-MIO-16 User Manual (part number 320130-01) Customer Communication National Instruments wants to receive your comments on our products and manuals. We are interested in the applications you develop with our products, and we want to help if you have problems with them. To make it easy for you to contact us, this manual contains comment and configuration forms for you to complete.
  • Page 10: Introduction

    IBM PC/XT/AT and compatible computers with the AT Series and Lab-PC+ boards. Table 1-1 lists the data acquisition host boards that you can use with the SC-206X Series boards. Table 1-1. Data Acquisition Boards for Use with SC-206X Series Boards...
  • Page 11: Figure 1-1. Sc-2060 Board Connected To Host Data Acquisition Board Via An Sc-2050 Board

    Standoffs are attached to the boards so they can sit on a workbench near the host computer. Alternatively, you can mount the SC-206X Series boards in a 19 in. metal chassis for rack mounting. You can attach a flat acrylic plastic cover or a metal wraparound cover to the chassis. Input signals are attached at screw terminals along one edge of the SC-206X Series boards.
  • Page 12: What Your Kit Should Contain

    What Your Kit Should Contain The contents of the SC-206X Series kits are as follows. Notice that there are two versions of each board kit. One version contains a 0.2 m cable, and the other version contains a 0.4 m cable.
  • Page 13: Optional Equipment

    181080-02 Unpacking Your SC-206X Series board is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic damage to the board. Electrostatic discharge can damage several components on the board. To avoid such damage when handling the board, take the following precautions: •...
  • Page 15: Figure 2-2. Sc-2060 Power Circuit

    Figure 2-2. SC-2060 Power Circuit +5 V J3 through J10 L5541 IN4148 IN4148 4.7 k +V ccx TO J1 (DAQ Board) 1/4 W IN x Ω HCPL-2611-060 Opto-coupler Figure 2-3. Onboard Equivalent Circuit SC-206X Series User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 16: Specifications

    SC-2060 board can result in damage to any or all of the boards connected to the SC-206X Series, to the host computer, and to the SC- 2060 board. National Instruments is not liable for any damages resulting from incorrect signal connections.
  • Page 17: Power Requirement (From Host Board Or External Power Supply)

    The SC-2060 must be completely enclosed if any onboard voltages or voltage differences across the optoisolators can exceed 30 V. The SC-2060 connects to the data acquisition boards listed in Table 2-1 via the appropriate SC-205X Series cable adapter board. SC-206X Series User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 18: Table 2-1. Data Acquisition Boards For Use With The Sc-2060 Board

    I/O port on any SC-205X Series board. The digital I/O port that is connected to the SC-2060 must be configured and operated on the data acquisition board as input only. For more information on mounting and connection, see Chapter 5, Installation and Operation. © National Instruments Corporation SC-206X Series User Manual...
  • Page 20 SC-2061 board can result in damage to any or all of the boards connected to the SC-206X Series, to the host computer, and to the SC-2061 board. National Instruments is not liable for any damages resulting from incorrect signal connections.
  • Page 21: Specifications

    130 mA Note: The power specifications pertain to the power supply of the host computer when using internal power or to the external supply connected at screw terminal J2 when using external power. © National Instruments Corporation SC-206X Series User Manual...
  • Page 22: Physical

    I/O port on any SC-205X Series board. The digital I/O port that is connected to the SC-2061 must be configured and operated on the data acquisition board as output only. For more information on mounting and connection, see Chapter 5, Installation and Operation. SC-206X Series User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 24: Figure 4-2. Sc-2062 5 V Onboard Equivalent Circuit

    SC-2062 can result in damage to any or all of the boards connected to the SC-206X Series, to the host computer, and to the SC-2062 board. National Instruments is not liable for any damages resulting from incorrect signal connections.
  • Page 25: Specifications

    This product complies with IEC-1010 for Voltage Installation Category II Pollution Degree 2. Turn-on delay (operate time) Typical 5 ms Maximum 6 ms Turn-off delay (release time) Typical 3 ms Maximum 3 ms © National Instruments Corporation SC-206X Series User Manual...
  • Page 26: Power Requirement (From Host Board Or External Power Supply)

    The SC-2062 grounds to its metal standoffs, and thus to the rack, when it is mounted in the chassis. Warning: The SC-2062 must be completely enclosed if any onboard voltages or any voltages connected to the relays can exceed 30 V. SC-206X Series User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 27: Table 4-1. Data Acquisition Boards For Use With The Sc-2062 Board

    I/O port on any SC-205X Series board. The digital I/O port that is connected to the SC-2062 must be configured and operated on the data acquisition board as output only. For more information on mounting and connection, see Chapter 5, Installation and Operation. © National Instruments Corporation SC-206X Series User Manual...
  • Page 28: Installation And Operation

    SC-2050, SC-2051, SC-2052, SC-2053, or SC-2054 board. 3. It is advisable to use a 19 in. mounting rack or some other protective enclosure if you are using the SC-206X Series board with high voltage. If you are not using high voltage, skip to Step 4. Warning: The SC-206X Series boards are for use where high-voltage isolation is necessary or desired.
  • Page 29: Figure 5-1. Mounting Locations For Sc-205X And Sc-206X Series Boards

    Remove the screws on the bottoms of the four standoffs attached to the board. Use the same screws to mount your SC-206X Series board to the rack chassis as shown in Figure 5-2. Put the washers around the screws before you screw them to the rack.
  • Page 31: Internal Or External Power Selection

    Internal or External Power Selection Switch S1 on each SC-206X Series board selects internal or external +5 V power for that board. If you set S1 to the position labeled INT, the host computer powers the SC-206X Series board via the host data acquisition board.
  • Page 33: Figure 5-6. Connecting Sc-206X Series Boards To Data Acquisition Boards Via The Sc-205X Series Cable Adapter Boards

    SC-206X Series PORT SC-206X Series SC-2054 PORT SC-206X Series PORT SC-206X Series PORT SC-206X Series Figure 5-6. Connecting SC-206X Series Boards to Data Acquisition Boards via the SC-205X Series Cable Adapter Boards SC-206X Series User Manual © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 34: Figure 5-7. Pinout For I/O Connector J1

    Connector J1 is for connection only to an SC-205X Series board at a 26-pin connector labeled Digital I/O (see Table 5-2). Incorrect connection can result in damage to the SC-206X Series board and all components connected to the SC-206X Series board, including the host computer. Remember to turn the host computer off before making any connections.
  • Page 35: Operation

    The SC-206X Series board operates on the digital port to which it is connected. For example, if you want digital input isolation on Port B of a DIO-24 board, connect an SC-2060 board to an SC-2051 board at connector J4, labeled DIGITAL I/O, PORT -B-.
  • Page 36: Safety Information

    3 correspond to SC-206X Series channels 4 through 7. In this case, you must configure both 4-bit ports to match the operation of the SC-206X Series, that is, input for the SC-2060 board or output for either the SC-2061 or SC-2062 boards.
  • Page 37 Chapter 5 When using the device with high common-mode voltages, you MUST insulate your signal wires for the highest input voltage. National instruments is NOT liable for any damages or injuries resulting from inadequate signal wire insulation. Use only 26-14 AWG wire with a voltage rating of 300 V and 60˚ C for controlling 250 V.
  • Page 38: Hcpl-2611-060 Technical Data

    This appendix contains technical data on the Hewlett-Packard Company HPCL-2611-060 high- speed TTL compatible optocoupler. The HCPL-2611-060 is used on the SC-2060 and the SC-2061. * Copyright © Hewlett-Packard Company. Reprinted with permission of copyright owner. All rights reserved. © National Instruments Corporation SC-206X Series User Manual...
  • Page 59: Motorola Array Technical Data

    This appendix contains technical data on the Motorola Corporation ULN2801 array. Motorola arrays are used on the SC-206X. * Copyright © Motorola Corporation, 1990. Reprinted with permission of copyright owner. All rights reserved. Motorola Corporation. 1990 Linear and Interface integrated Circuits. © National Instruments Corporation SC-206X Series User Manual...
  • Page 65: American Zettler Relay Technical Data

    This appendix contains technical data on an American Zettler Corporation relay. American Zettler relays are used on the SC-2062. * Copyright © American Zettler Corporation, 1992-93. Reprinted with permission of copyright owner. All rights reserved. American Zettler Corporation, 1992-93 Relay Technical Data Book. © National Instruments Corporation SC-206X Series User Manual...
  • Page 68: Customer Communication

    Filling out a copy of the Technical Support Form before contacting National Instruments helps us help you better and faster. National Instruments provides comprehensive technical assistance around the world. In the U.S. and Canada, applications engineers are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Page 69 National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently. If you are using any National Instruments hardware or software products related to this problem, include the configuration forms from their user manuals. Include additional pages if necessary.
  • Page 70 Completing this form accurately before contacting National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently.
  • Page 71 Documentation Comment Form National Instruments encourages you to comment on the documentation supplied with our products. This information helps us provide quality products to meet your needs. Title: SC-206X Series User Manual Edition Date: December 1996 Part Number: 371167A-01 Please comment on the completeness, clarity, and organization of the manual.
  • Page 72: Glossary

    SPDT single-pole dual-throw propagation delay, high-to-low propagation delay, low-to-high transistor-transistor logic volts volt-ampere volts alternating current positive voltage supply volts direct current volts in Vrms volts, root mean square watts © National Instruments Corporation Glossary-1 SC-206X Series User Manual...
  • Page 73: Index

    SC-2062 board, 4-4 to 4-5 26-pin connector. See connector J1. via SC-205X Series cable adapter board, 1-1, 5-5 to 5-8 for use with SC-206X Series boards (table), 1-1 American Zettler relays, C-1 to C-3 illustration, 1-2, 5-6 power supplied by data acquisition...
  • Page 74 SC-2062 board, 4-4 to 4-5 installation, 5-1 to 5-10 internal or external power selection, 5-4 to 5-5 operation of SC-206X Series boards, 5-8 to 5-9 NC connection, SC-2062 board, 4-1, 4-2 procedure for installation, 5-1 to 5-3 NO connection, SC-2062 board, 4-1, 4-2...
  • Page 75 (illustration), 3-2 (illustration), 1-2 SC-2061 board, 3-4 parts locator diagram, 3-1 power selection, 3-1 to 3-2 SC-2062 board, 4-5 SC-206X Series boards. See also purpose, 3-1 installation. screw terminals, 3-1, 3-2 shock hazard when connecting or additional software not required, 1-3...
  • Page 76 B-2 disconnecting signal lines, 4-2 pin connections, B-2 specifications, 4-3 to 4-4 test figures, B-4 electromechanical relay digital unpacking SC-206X Series boards, 1-4 output, 4-3 operating environment, 4-4 physical, 4-4 power requirements, 4-4 storage environment, 4-4 screw terminals...

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