National Instruments DAQCard-1200 - Manual (Page 8)

© National Instruments Corporation ix DAQCard-1200 User Manual
About This Manual
This manual describes the mechanical and electrical aspects of the
DAQCard-1200 and contains information concerning its installation and
operation. The DAQCard-1200 is a compact, low-cost, low-power analog
input, analog output, digital, and timing I/O card for IBM PC/XT, PC AT,
and compatible computers that are equipped with a Type II PC Card socket.
Organization of This Manual
The DAQCard-1200 User Manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Introduction , describes the DAQCard-1200; lists what you
need to get started, the optional software, and optional equipment; and
explains how to unpack the DAQCard-1200.
• Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration , describes how to install and
software configure the DAQCard-1200.
• Chapter 3, Signal Connections , describes the signals on the
DAQCard-1200 I/O connector.
• Chapter 4, Theory of Operation , explains the operation of each
functional unit of the DAQCard-1200.
• Chapter 5, Calibration , discusses the calibration procedures for the
DAQCard-1200 analog I/O circuitry.
• Appendix A, Specifications , lists the specifications of the
DAQCard-1200.
• Appendix B, Differences among the Lab-PC+, the DAQPad-1200,
and the DAQCard-1200 , contains a summary of the functional
differences among the Lab-PC+, the DAQPad-1200, and the
DAQCard-1200.
• Appendix C, Power-Management Modes , describes the
power-management modes of the DAQCard-1200.
• Appendix D, PC Card Questions and Answers , contains a list of
common questions and answers relating to PC Card operation.
• Appendix E, Technical Support Resources , contains forms you can use
to request help from National Instruments or to comment on our
products and manuals.