Introducing the pci-das1200, Overview: pci-das1200 features, Software features – Measurement Computing PCI-DAS1200 User Manual
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Chapter 1
Introducing the PCI-DAS1200
Overview: PCI-DAS1200 features
This manual explains how to install and use the PCI-DAS1200 board. The PCI-DAS1200 board is a
multifunction measurement and control board designed for the PCI bus.
The PCI-DAS1200 provides eight differential or 16 single-ended 12-bit analog inputs, with sample rates of up
to 330 kHz. Input ranges are either bipolar or unipolar. Bipolar input ranges are ±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V, and
±1.25V. Unipolar input ranges are 0 to 10V, 0 to 5V, 0 to 2.5V, and 0 to 1.25V. All input ranges are software-
selectable.
The PCI-DAS1200 board has two 12-bit analog output channels. The output ranges are 0 to 10V, 0 to 5V, ±10V
and ±5V.
The PCI-DAS1200 board provides 24-bits of parallel, digital I/O as two 8-bit ports and two 4-bit ports. Each
port can be configured independently as input or output.
The PCI-DAS1200 board contains an 82C54 counter chip, which consists of three 16-bit counters. Clock, gate,
and output signals from two of the three counters are available on a 100-pin I/O connector. The third counter is
used internally.
Software features
For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your PCI-DAS1200, refer to
the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your device. The Quick Start Guide is also available in PDF at
Check
for the latest software version or versions of the software supported
under less commonly used operating systems.