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Software features ............................1-1 Block diagram ..............................1-2 Chapter 2 Installing the PCI-DUAL-AC5 ......................2-1 What comes with your PCI-DUAL-AC5 shipment? ..................2-1 Standard components..............................2-1 Optional components ..............................2-2 Unpacking the board ............................2-2 Installing the software ............................ 2-3 Installing the hardware ...........................
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-DUAL-AC5 board so that you get the most out of its digital I/O features. This user's guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support resources.
Where to find more information The following electronic documents provide helpful information relevant to the operation of the PCI- DUAL-AC5. MCC's Specifications: PCI-DUAL-AC5 (the PDF version of Chapter 6 in this guide) is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/pdfs/PCI-DUAL-AC5.pdf.
OFF on reset, install pull-down resistors. Each board is equipped with open locations where you can install SIP resistor networks for either pull-up or pull-down. The PCI-DUAL-AC5 board is completely plug-and-play, with no jumpers or switches to set. All board addresses and interrupt sources are set by the board's plug-and-play software. Board configuration is controlled by your system's BIOS.
PCI-DUAL-AC5 User's Guide Introducing the PCI-DUAL-AC5 Block diagram PCI-DUAL-AC5 functions are illustrated in the block diagram shown here. I/O Module Controller FPGA and Logic Racks A(7:0) Port A AC/DC Control Control Bus B(7:0) Registers Port B C(7:0) Port C Decode/Status...
Standard components The following items should be included with your shipment: PCI-DUAL-AC5 board Software The Measurement Computing Data Acquisition Software CD contains the following software: InstaCal installation, calibration, and test utility TracerDAQ suite of virtual instruments SoftWIRE for VS .NET SoftWIRE MCC DAQ Components for .NET...
Email: techsupport@measurementcomputing.com Unpacking the board The PCI-DUAL-AC5 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).
Installing the hardware The PCI-DUAL-AC5 board is completely plug-and-play. There are no switches or jumpers to set on the board. Configuration is controlled by your system's BIOS. To install your board, follow the steps below. Install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board The driver needed to run your board is installed with the MCC DAQ software.
PCI-DUAL-AC5 User's Guide Installing the PCI-DUAL-AC5 If you need direct access to the digital I/O, use the C100FF-x series cables to connect two CIO-MINI50s, an SCB-50 or a CIO-TERM100. These combinations bring all I/O connections out to convenient, easy- to-use screw terminals...
You can use the following relay mounting rack with the C100FE-x cable to provide digital signal conditioning. SSR-PB24 – 24 channel solid-state relay mounting and interface rack. Details on this product are available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/cbicatalog/cbiproduct.asp?dept_id=122&pf_id=619. The PCI-DUAL-AC5 supports up to two SSR-PB24 boards (one cable required per SSR-PB24).
Software written at the register level for other models will not function correctly with your board. 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 ...
Functional Details PCI-DUAL-AC5 to SSR-PB24 rack connections The PCI-DUAL-AC5 board provides 48 bits of digital I/O. However, most popular relay and SSR boards provide 24-bits of I/O. The PCI-DUAL-AC5 uses a dual-leg cable, C100FE-x to monitor and control SSRs on two SSR-PB24 racks. The configuration is shown in Fi...
I/O Lines Figure 4-2. Eight-Resistor SIP Schematic The PCI-DUAL-AC5 board has open locations where you can install a 2.2 K ohm, eight-resistor single inline package (SIP) resistor network for each port. The locations are adjacent to the I/O connector and...
SSRs are the recommended method of interfacing to AC and high DC signals. The most convenient way to use solid state relays and a PCI-DUAL-AC5 board is to purchase a Solid State Relay Rack. The rack recommended for use with the PCI-DUAL-AC5 board is the SSR-PB24...
Chapter 5 Specifications Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified. Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design. Power consumption Table 5-1. Power consumption specifications +5V Operating 1.13 A typical, 1.80 A max Digital Input / Output Table 5-2. Digital I/O specifications Digital type (main connector) 8255 mode 0 emulation Output...
PCI-DUAL-AC5 User's Guide Specifications Main connector and pin out Table 5-5. Main connector specifications Connector type 100-pin high density Compatible cables C100FE-x cable C100FF-x cable Compatible accessory products (with the C100FE-x cable) SSR-PB24 (2) Compatible accessory products (with the C100FF-x cable)
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EC Declaration of Conformity We, Measurement Computing Corporation, declare under sole responsibility that the product PCI-DUAL-AC5 48-bit, high drive digital I/O board with AC5 and PB24 interface Part Number Description to which this declaration relates, meets the essential requirements, is in conformity with, and CE marking...
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