Measurement Computing PCIM-DDA06/16 - Manual (Page 10)

PCIM-DDA06/16 User's Guide Installing the PCIM-DDA06/16
ƒ Signal termination and conditioning accessories
MCC provides signal conditioning and termination products for use with the PCIM-DDA06/16. Refer to
Field wiring, signal termination, and conditioning on page 2-6 for a complete list of compatible accessory
products.
Unpacking the PCIM-DDA06/16
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the PCIM-DDA06/16 from its packaging, ground yourself using a wrist strap or by
simply touching the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static charge.
If any components are missing or damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by
phone, fax, or e-mail:
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Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
ƒ Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
ƒ Email: [email protected]
Installing the software
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the Measurement Computing Data
Acquisition Software CD
. This booklet is available in PDF at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-
Quick-Start.pdf .
Configuring the PCIM-DDA06/16
The PCIM-DDA06/16 board has six banks of five switches for setting the gain for each DAC, and one
simultaneous transfer jumper to set the DAC update mode.
Each analog channel also has an associated gain and offset potentiometer for calibrating the channel, if
necessary.
The PCIM-DDA06/16 is shipped with the factory-default settings listed in Tabl . e 2-1
Table 2-1. Switch/jumper factory-configured defaults
Board label Switch/jumper description Default setting
XFER
or UPDATE Simultaneous or individual DAC update
jumper
UPDATE position (single channel update)
CH0
through CH5
(S1 through S6)
Analog output range DIP switches ±5V
Before installing the PCIM-DDA06/16 in the computer, verify that the board is configured with the settings that
you want. Review the following information to change the default configuration of a jumper or switch on the
PCIM-DDA06/16 board.
2-2