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National Instruments PXI-6238 User Manual

National Instruments PXI-6238 User Manual (174 pages)

Isolated Current Input/Current Output Devices

Brand: National Instruments | Category: I/O Systems | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
6
About this Manual

13
- Conventions
  13
- Related Documentation
  14
  - Ni-Daq
    14
  - NI-Daqmx for Linux
    14
  - NI-Daqmx Base
    15
  - Labview
    15
  - Labwindows™/CVI
    16
  - Measurement Studio
    16
  - ANSI C Without ni Application Software
    16
  - NET Languages Without ni Application Software
    17
  - Device Documentation and Specifications
    17
  - Training Courses
    17
  - Technical Support on the Web
    17
Chapter 1 Getting Started

18
- Installing NI-Daqmx
  18
- Installing Other Software
  18
- Installing the Hardware
  18
- Device Pinouts
  18
- Device Specifications
  19
- Device Accessories and Cables
  19
Chapter 2 DAQ System Overview

20
- DAQ Hardware
  20
  - Daq-Stc2
    21
  - Calibration Circuitry
    22
- Sensors and Transducers
  22
- Cables and Accessories
  23
  - Custom Cabling
    23
- Programming Devices in Software
  24
Chapter 3 Connector Information

25
- I/O Connector Signal Descriptions
  25
- RTSI Connector Pinout
  27
Chapter 4 Analog Input

28
Chapter 5 Analog Output

53
Chapter 6 Digital Input and Output

63
Chapter 7 Counters

69
Chapter 8 PFI

107
Chapter 9 Isolation and Digital Isolators

115
- Digital Isolation
  116
- Benefits of an Isolated DAQ Device
  116
- Reducing Common-Mode Noise
  117
Chapter 10 Digital Routing and Clock Generation

118
- Clock Routing
  118
  - 80 Mhz Timebase
    119
  - 100 Khz Timebase
    119
  - External Reference Clock
    119
  - 10 Mhz Reference Clock
    120
- Synchronizing Multiple Devices
  120
- Real-Time System Integration Bus (RTSI)
  120
  - RTSI Connector Pinout
    121
  - Using RTSI as Outputs
    122
  - Using RTSI Terminals as Timing Input Signals
    123
  - RTSI Filters
    123
- PXI Clock and Trigger Signals
  124
  - Pxi_Clk10
    125
- DMA Controllers
  128
  - PXI Triggers
    129
  - PXI_STAR Trigger
    129
  - PXI_STAR Filters
    129
Chapter 11 Bus Interface

129
- PXI Considerations
  129
  - PXI Clock and Trigger Signals
    129
  - PXI and PXI Express
    129
  - Using PXI with Compactpci
    130
- Data Transfer Methods
  130
  - Direct Memory Access (DMA)
    130
  - Interrupt Request (IRQ)
    131
  - Programmed I/O
    131
  - Changing Data Transfer Methods between DMA and IRQ
    131
Chapter 12 Triggering

132
- Triggering with a Digital Source
  132
- Analog Input
  132
- Analog Output
  132
- Counters
  132
Appendix A

134
Device-Specific Information

134
- Figure A-1. ni 6238 Pinout
  135
- Figure A-2. ni 6239 Pinout
  138
Appendix B Troubleshooting

142
Appendix C

144
Technical Support and Professional Services

144
Glossary

146

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