Theory of Operation, Process Definitions

Contents Shop online at 16-Bit, 200-KHz PCI Data Acquisition BoardsUser’s Guide OMB-DAQBOARD-500 SeriesFor immediate technical or application assistance OMEGAnet Online Service omega.comInternet e-mail info@omega.com Servicing North AmericaWarnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Specifications and Calibration⇒ Programs ⇒ Omega DaqX Software 6 - Specifications Glossary Table of ContentsOMB-DAQBOARD-500 Series, Installation Guide 1 - Introduction 3 - ConfigurationThis product requires one of the following Operating Systems Windows Windows XPReference Note OMB-DAQBOARD-500 SeriesInstallation Guide DaqView/500 Authorization CodeReference Notes Step 1 - Install SoftwareIMPORTANT Software must be installed before installing hardware Installation, A Pictorial OverviewIMPORTANT Bus Mastering DMA must be Enabled Step 2 - Install Boards in available PCI Bus-slots2. Remove the PC’s cover. Refer to your PC Owner’s Manual as needed 9. Secure the board by inserting the rear-panel adapter-plate screw Accessing the DaqBoard/500 Properties Tab Step 3 - Configure BoardsStep 4 - Test Hardware Using “Add Device”Test Hardware Tab Basic Information IntroductionDaqBoard/500 Series Block Diagram Block DiagramDaqBoard/500 Series User’s Manual Digital I/O Board FeaturesTimer 0 and Timer Analog I/ODaqBoard/500 Series User’s Manual Overview Connections and PinoutsPower 68-Pin SCSI Type III PinoutStandard 68-Pin SCSCI Type III, Socket Female Connector with Orb SignalHI + Pin # Signal DefinitionsAnalog Input Channels Differential Channels, Pin ReferenceClocks, Triggers, Counters, and Timers Ground Lines Power Line2-6 Connections & Pinouts TB-100 Terminal Connector OptionScrew Terminals for TB2 Side Screw Terminals for TB1 SideHI + Connecting User WiringExternal Connections Differential Channels Screw Terminal ReferenceSingle-Ended Signal TypesChoosing A/D Input Configuration Single-Ended ConfigurationDifferential for Grounded Signal Sources Differential DIFFDifferential Configuration for Grounded Sources Differential Configuration for Floating Sources Differential for Floating Signal SourcesIf the Input Signal is DC Coupled If the Input Signal is AC CoupledADC Ranges ConfigurationConfiguration through Software Analog Input ConfigurationMicrovolt Resolution DAC RangesDAC OUTPUT DaqBoard/500 DAC Range Resolution Range ConfigurationDrivers for Third-party, Icon-driven Software …… DaqCOM Driver …… Software and Board OperationOut-of-theBoxTM Software Overview …… Out-of-the-BoxTM Software ……4-2 Software and Board Operation Drivers for Third-party, Icon-driven SoftwareDaqCOM Driver LabVIEWProcess Definitions Theory of OperationADC Maximum Clock Rate Clocking the ADCADC Pacer Clocking ADC External Event ClockingADC External Trigger Starting Triggering an ADC AcquisitionADC Software ADC External GateStopping an ADC Acquisition CLOCK ADC Clock and FIFO ErrorsDaqBoard/500 Only Digital AcquisitionDAC Software Update Clocking the DAC4-8 Software and Board Operation Emissions/Immunity Conditions ……5-2 CE-ComplianceCE Standards and Directives Overview ……5-1 CE Standards and Directives …… Safety Conditions ……5-2Emissions/Immunity Conditions Safety Conditionsof calibration SpecificationsGeneral Analog Inputs6-2 Specifications Analog Input Triggering/ClockingAnalog Outputs DaqBoard/500 Only Digital Inputs / OutputsCounter - 1 Counter designated as CNTR1 Physical & Environmentalsingle-ended mode Glossaryreferenced to common Page Page RETURN REQUESTS/INQUIRIES WARRANTY/DISCLAIMERTEMPERATURE 324545A-01Shop online at omega.com OMEGA…Of Course