Measurement Computing CIO-DAC08/16 - Manual (Page 10)

Note: Use simultaneous update to maintain power-up state (see
section on “Initial Zero State Jumper”).
In this way, the CIO-DAC16/16 and DAC08/16 may be set to hold new values until
all channels are loaded, then update all sixteen simultaneously. This can be a very
useful feature for multi-axis motor control.
3.5 INSTALLING THE BOARDS IN THE COMPUTER
1. Turn the power off.
2. Remove the cover of your computer. Please be careful not to dislodge any of
the cables installed on the boards in your computer as you slide the cover off.
3. Locate an empty expansion slot in your computer.
4. Push the board firmly down into the expansion bus connector. If it is not
seated fully it may fail to work and could short circuit the PC bus power onto
a PC bus signal. This could damage the motherboard or your board.
3.6 CABLING TO THE BOARD
The CIO-DAC16/16 and the DAC08/16 connectors are accessible through the PC/AT
expansion bracket. The connector is a standard 37-pin, D-type male connector. A
mating female connector, such as the C37FF-2, is available from Measurement
Computing.
Several cabling and screw termination options are available.
Table 3-3. Cable Termination Options
Full featured 4" x 16" screw terminal board with prototyping
and interface circuitry. CIO-TERMINAL
Simple, 40-position, 4" x 4" screw terminal board. CIO-MINI37
Five-foot shielded round cable with molded ends housing
37-pin connectors. Also available in 10-ft. length. C37FFS-5
Two-foot (and longer) ribbon cable with 37-pin D
connectors. C37FF-2
D connector, D shell and termination pins to construct your
own cable. DFCON-37
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