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Introducing the pci-das08, Overview: pci-das08 features, Software features – Measurement Computing PCI-DAS08 User Manual

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Chapter 1

Introducing the PCI-DAS08

Overview: PCI-DAS08 features

This manual explains how to configure, install, and use your PCI-DAS08 board. The PCI-DAS08 is a
multifunction measurement and control board designed to operate in computers with PCI bus accessory slots.

The PCI-DAS08 board provides the following features:

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Eight single-ended 12-bit analog inputs

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12-bit A/D resolution

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Sample rates of up to 40 kHz

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±5V input range

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Three 16-bit counters

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Seven digital I/O bits (three input, four output)

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Connector compatible with Measurement Computing’s ISA-based CIO-DAS08 board

The PCI-DAS08 board is completely plug-and-play, with no jumpers or switches to set. All board addresses are
set by the board's plug-and-play software.

Software features

For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your PCI-DAS08, refer to the
Quick Start Guide that shipped with your device. The Quick Start Guide is also available in PDF at

www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf

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Check

www.mccdaq.com/download.htm

for the latest software version or versions of the software supported

under less commonly used operating systems.

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