Introducing the 6k-erb08, Overview: 6k-erb08 features, Software features – Measurement Computing 6K-ERB08 User Manual
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Chapter 1
Introducing the 6K-ERB08
Overview: 6K-ERB08 features
This manual explains how to install and connect the 6K-ERB08 board with supported Measurement Computing
hardware. You can use the 6K-ERB08 in your control applications to switch on and off a variety of devices,
such as fans, blowers, pumps, etc.
The 6K-ERB08 has eight single-pole double-throw (SPDT) Form C electromechanical relays that are controlled
by eight digital channels connected to them. The AUXPORT digital I/O lines (DIO0 – DIO7) on your
PCI-DAS6000 Series board or PCI-DAC6700 Series board directly control the relays on your 6K-ERB08.
The PCI-DAS6000 Series board and PCI-DAC6700 Series board are referred to as the "6000 Series control
board" for the remainder of this guide.
The 6K-ERB08 has two 100-pin and two 50-pin interface connectors. Use one of these connectors to connect to
your 6000 Series control board. You can use the additional connectors to daisy chain the 6K-ERB08 to different
accessory boards.
A 10 k pull-down resistor is installed at each relay control line to pull the digital relay control line low when
disconnected from the 6000 Series control board, or when the digital lines on the 6000 Series control board are
in high impedance (or input) mode. You set the relay logic for active high or low with an on-board jumper.
The 6K-ERB08 has 24 screw terminals for connecting your field wiring to the relay contacts. Each relay
provides three connections – normally open (NO), normally closed (NC) and common (C). The board has
component locations where you can install a pull-up or pull-down resistor at the NO and NC connections.
You can power the 6K-ERB08 from your PCI-DAS6000 Series board, from your computer's power connectors,
or from the AC adapter included with your 6K-ERB08. You set the power source with an on-board jumper.
Software features
For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your 6K-ERB08, refer to the
Quick Start Guide that shipped with your device. The Quick Start Guide is also available in PDF at
.
r the latest software version or versions of the software supported
under less commonly used operating systems.
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