Measurement Specialties PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO About this Users Guide, Where to find more information

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Preface

About this User's Guide

What you will learn from this user's guide

This user's guide explains how to install, configure, and use the PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO so that you get the most out of its analog I/O, digital I/O and counter features. This user's guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support resources.

Conventions in this user's guide

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1.Insert the disk or CD and click the OK button.

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The InstaCal installation procedure is explained in the Quick Start Guide. Never touch the exposed pins or circuit connections on the board.

Where to find more information

The following electronic documents provide information relevant to the operation of the PC-CARD- DAS16/12AO.

ƒMCC's Specifications: PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO (the PDF version of the Specifications chapter in this guide) is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/pdfs/PC-CARD-DAS16-12AO.pdf.

ƒMCC's Quick Start Guide is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf.

ƒMCC's Guide to Signal Connections is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf.

ƒMCC's Universal Library User's Guide is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/sm-ul-user-guide.pdf.

ƒMCC's Universal Library Function Reference is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/sm-ul-functions.pdf.

ƒMCC's Universal Library for LabVIEWUser’s Guide is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/SM-UL-LabVIEW.pdf.

PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO User's Guide (this document) is also available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/PC-CARD-DAS16-12AO.pdf.

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Contents Page PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO Management committed to your satisfaction Trademark and Copyright Information Table of Contents PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO Users Guide Conventions in this users guide Where to find more informationAbout this Users Guide What you will learn from this users guideChapter Overview PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO featuresPC-CARD-DAS16/12AO block diagram Introducing the PC-CARD-DAS16/12AOSoftware features Additional documentation Optional components Installing the PC-CARD-DAS16/12AOWhat comes with your PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO shipment? HardwareUnpacking the PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO Installing the software Installing the PC-CARD-DAS16/12AOIf your Pcmcia card is not detected Board connector, cables, and accessory equipment Connecting the board for I/O operationsConnectors, cables I/O connector Pin out I/O connectorCabling CPCC-50M-4 Calibrating the PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO Field wiring and signal terminationProgramming languages Packaged applications programs Programming and Developing ApplicationsRegister-level programming Conversion speed and amplification Functional DetailsAnalog input ranges Pacer clock Triggering and transferCounter/pacer logic diagram Analog input SpecificationsAnalog input specifications Absolute accuracy specificationsNoise performance Channel to channel crosstalk specificationsNoise performance specifications CrosstalkAnalog output section Differential linearity error ±0.5 LSB maxInterrupt Digital input/outputCounter Environmental Power consumptionConnector and pin out MiscellaneousSingle-ended analog input mode pin out Differential analog input mode pin outUSA Declaration of ConformityMailinfo@mccdaq.com