National Instruments Network Device DAQ S User Manual

Daq s series

DAQ S Series

NI 6124/6154 User Manual

DAQ-STC2 S Series Simultaneous Sampling Multifunction Input/Output Devices

NI 6124/6154 User Manual

August 2008
372613A-01

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Document Outline

NI 6124/6154 User Manual
Support
- Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information
- National Instruments Corporate Headquarters
- Worldwide Offices
Important Information
- Warranty
- Copyright
- Trademarks
- Patents
- WARNING REGARDING USE OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS
Compliance
Contents
About This Manual
- Conventions
- Related Documentation
Chapter 1 Getting Started
- Installing NI-DAQmx
- Installing Other Software
- Installing the Hardware
- Device Self-Calibration
- Device Pinouts
- Device Specifications
Chapter 2 DAQ System Overview
- Figure 2-1. Typical DAQ System
- DAQ Hardware
- Calibration Circuitry
  - Internal or Self-Calibration
  - External Calibration
- Signal Conditioning
- Sensors and Transducers
- Programming Devices in Software
Chapter 3 I/O Connector
- NI 6124 I/O Connector Signal Descriptions
  - Table 3-1. NI 6124 Device Signal Descriptions
- NI 6154 I/O Connector Signal Descriptions
  - Table 3-2. NI 6154 I/O Connector Signal Descriptions
- +5 V Power Source
Chapter 4 Analog Input
- Figure 4-1. Non-Isolated S Series Analog Input Block Diagram
- Figure 4-2. Isolated S Series Analog Input Block Diagram
- Analog Input Terminal Configuration
- Input Polarity and Range
- Working Voltage Range
- AI Data Acquisition Methods
- Analog Input Triggering
- Connecting Analog Input Signals
- Analog Input Timing Signals
- Getting Started with AI Applications in Software
Chapter 5 Analog Output
- Figure 5-1. Non-Isolated S Series Device Analog Output Block Diagram
- Figure 5-2. Isolated S Series Device Analog Output Block Diagram
- Minimizing Glitches on the Output Signal
- AO Data Generation Methods
- Analog Output Triggering
- Connecting Analog Output Signals
  - Figure 5-3. Analog Output Connections for Non-Isolated S Series Devices
  - Figure 5-4. Analog Output Connections for Isolated S Series Devices
- Waveform Generation Timing Signals
- Getting Started with AO Applications in Software
Chapter 6 Digital I/O
- Digital I/O for Non-Isolated Devices
- Digital I/O for Isolated Devices
Chapter 7 Counters
- Figure 7-1. S Series Counters
- Counter Input Applications
- Counter Output Applications
- Counter Timing Signals
- Default Counter/Timer Pinouts
- Counter Triggering
- Other Counter Features
Chapter 8 Programmable Function Interfaces (PFI)
- PFI for Non-Isolated Devices
  - Figure 8-1. PFI Circuitry on Non-Isolated S Series Devices
- PFI for Isolated Devices
  - Figure 8-2. PFI Input Circuitry on Isolated S Series Devices
  - Figure 8-3. PFI Output Circuitry on Isolated S Series Devices
- Using PFI Terminals as Timing Input Signals
- Exporting Timing Output Signals Using PFI Terminals
- Using PFI Terminals as Static Digital Inputs and Outputs
- Connecting PFI Input Signals
  - Figure 8-4. PFI Input Signals Connections
- PFI Filters
  - Table 8-1. Filters
  - Figure 8-5. Filter Example
- I/O Protection
- Programmable Power-Up States
Chapter 9 Digital Routing and Clock Generation
- Clock Routing
- Synchronizing Multiple Devices
- Real-Time System Integration (RTSI)
- PXI Clock and Trigger Signals
- Routing Signals in Software
  - Table 9-4. Signal Routing in Software
Chapter 10 Bus Interface
- MITE and DAQ-PnP
- PXI Considerations
  - PXI Clock and Trigger Signals
  - PXI Express
- Data Transfer Methods
  - Changing Data Transfer Methods between DMA and IRQ
Chapter 11 Triggering
- Triggering with a Digital Source
  - Figure 11-1. Falling-Edge Trigger
- Triggering with an Analog Source
- Analog Trigger Types
- Analog Trigger Accuracy
Appendix A Device-Specific Information
- Figure A-1. NI 6124 Pinout
- Table A-1. Default NI-DAQmx Counter/Timer Pins
- Figure A-2. NI 6124 Block Diagram
- Figure A-3. NI 6154 Pinout
- Table A-2. NI 6154 Device Default NI-DAQmx Counter/Timer Pins
- Figure A-4. NI 6154 Block Diagram
- Table A-3. Ground Symbols
Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services
Glossary
- Symbols
- A
- B-C
- D
- E-F
- G-L
- M-P
- Q-R
- S-T
- V
Index
- Numerics
- A
- B-C
- D
- E-F
- G-M
- N-P
- Q-S
- T
- U-X