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USER GUIDE AND SPECIFICATIONS
NI CF-6004
Introduction
This user guide describes how to use the National Instruments CF-6004
data acquisition (DAQ) device and lists specifications.
The NI CF-6004 provides connection to four analog input (AI) channels
and four digital input/output (DIO) channels, with a type II CompactFlash
interface.
Figure 1. NI CF-6004
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- Page 1 USER GUIDE AND SPECIFICATIONS NI CF-6004 This user guide describes how to use the National Instruments CF-6004 data acquisition (DAQ) device and lists specifications. Introduction The NI CF-6004 provides connection to four analog input (AI) channels and four digital input/output (DIO) channels, with a type II CompactFlash interface.
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Page 2: Safety Guidelines
The following section contains important safety information that you must follow when installing and using the NI CF-6004. Do not operate the NI CF-6004 in a manner not specified in this document. Misuse of the device can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection built into the device if the device is damaged in any way. - Page 3 Working Voltage is the highest rms value of an AC or DC voltage that can occur across any particular insulation. MAINS is defined as a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment. Suitably rated measuring circuits may be connected to the MAINS for measuring purposes. © National Instruments Corporation NI CF-6004 User Guide and Specifications...
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Page 4: Related Documentation
NI CF-6004. NI-DAQmx Base (Linux/Mac OS X/LabVIEW PDA 8.x) The NI-DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide describes how to install your NI-DAQmx Base software, your NI-DAQmx Base-supported DAQ device, and how to confirm that your device is operating properly. In Windows, select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQmx Base»... -
Page 5: Installing The Software
Example Programs The NI-DAQmx Base software ships with example programs you can use to get started programming with the NI CF-6004. Refer to the NI-DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide that shipped with your device, and is also accessible from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»... -
Page 6: Block Diagram
Block Diagram The following block diagram shows key functional components of the NI CF-6004. +3.3 V AI <0..3> Logic PFI <0..3> FIFO Figure 3. NI CF-6004 Device Block Diagram NI CF-6004 User Guide and Specifications ni.com... - Page 7 I/O Connector The NI CF-6004 is available with either a SH-15-15 DB-15 or a SH-15-15-B bare-wire adapter cable. Additional accessories are available for custom cable and DIN-rail applications. For more information, visit ni.com Table 1 lists the terminal assignments for the SH-15-15 DB-15 adapter cable.
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Page 8: Signal Descriptions
PFI terminal or a digital I/O terminal. You can individually configure each digital I/O signal as an input or output. You can configure any of the terminals as a PFI input for a digital AI trigger. NI CF-6004 User Guide and Specifications ni.com... -
Page 9: Analog Input Circuitry
Analog Input You can connect analog input signals to the NI CF-6004 through the I/O connector. Refer to Table 2 for more information about connecting analog input signals. Analog Input Circuitry Figure 4 illustrates the analog input circuitry of the NI CF-6004. - Page 10 Connecting Single-Ended Voltage Signals To connect single-ended voltage signals to the NI CF-6004, connect the positive voltage signal to the desired AI terminal, and the ground signal to an AI GND terminal. Voltage NI CF-6004 Source – AI GND Figure 5. Connecting a Single-Ended Voltage Signal...
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Page 11: Digital I/O Circuitry
Digital I/O The NI CF-6004 has four digital lines, PFI <0..3>, which comprise the DIO port. GND is the ground-reference signal for the DIO port. You can individually program all lines as inputs or outputs. Digital I/O Circuitry Figure 6 shows PFI <0..3> configured for digital input and digital output. -
Page 12: Power Source
Static DIO Each of the NI CF-6004 DIO lines can be used as a static DI or DO line. You can use static DIO lines to monitor or control digital signals. All samples of static DI lines and updates of DO lines are software-timed. -
Page 13: Specifications
Input coupling ........DC Input range ..........±5 V Maximum working voltage....±5 V Input impedance........100 MΩ, in parallel with 20 pF Input bias current ........75 pA © National Instruments Corporation NI CF-6004 User Guide and Specifications... - Page 14 Direction control........Each channel individually programmable as input or output Output driver type........Push-pull Compatibility ..........3.3 V LVCMOS and LVTTL Power-on state ........Input (high-impedance) Data transfers ..........Programmed I/O Absolute maximum voltage range ..–0.5 V to 4 V NI CF-6004 User Guide and Specifications ni.com...
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Page 15: Power Requirements
Dimensions ..........Type II CompactFlash Card I/O connectors ........15-pin Weight ............ 9 g (0.3 oz) Environmental The NI CF-6004 device is intended for indoor use only. Operating temperature (IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2) ..0 to 40 °C Operating humidity (IEC 60068-2-56) ........ - Page 16 External Voltage References Power Requirements sections for the appropriate limits. Safety Standards The NI CF-6004 is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 •...
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Page 17: Environmental Management
NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial not only to the environment but also to NI customers. For additional environmental information, refer to the NI and the Environment Web page at . -
Page 18: Where To Go For Support
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