Measurement Computing PCI-DAS6402/16 - Manual (Page 7)

Chapter 1
Introducing the PCI-DAS6402/16
Overview: PCI-DAS6402/16 features
This manual explains how to install and use the PCI-DAS6402/16.
The PCI-DAS6402/16 is a multifunction measurement and control board designed to operate in computers with
PCI bus accessory slots. The architecture of the board is loosely based on the original CIO-DAS16, the standard
of ISA bus data acquisition.
The PCI-DAS6402/16 provides the following features:
! 32 differential or 64 single-ended 16-bit analog inputs
! 100-pin high density I/O connector and a 40-pin auxiliary connector
! 200 kHz sample rate
! Two 16-bit analog outputs with update rates of up to 100 kHz
! One 16-bit counter
! 24 DIO bits on the auxiliary connector; four DI bits and 4 DO bits on the 100-pin connector
! Provides arbitrary waveform generation
Analog input ranges are selectable via software as bipolar or unipolar. Bipolar input ranges are ±10 V, ±5 V,
±2.5 V and ±1.25 V. Unipolar input ranges are 0 to 10 V, 0 to 5 V, 0 to 2.5 V and 0 to 1.25 V. The PCI-
DAS6402/16 has an analog trigger input. The trigger level and direction are software configurable.
The PCI-DAS6402/16 board is completely plug and play, with no switches, jumpers or potentiometers to set.
All board addresses and interrupt sources are set with software.
Software features
For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your PCI-DAS6402/16, 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 .
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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