Introduction, Description, and Specifications | GE IC697VAL348

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Introduction, Description, and Specifications

This manual describes installation and operation of the IC697VAL348 8-Channel, 16-Bit Digital- to-Analog Converter (DAC) Board.

Reference Material and Other GE Fanuc Manuals

For a detailed explanation of the VMEbus and its characteristics, “The VMEbus Specification” is available from:

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The following Application and Configuration Guides are available from GE Fanuc to assist in the selection, specification, and implementation of systems based upon GE Fanuc’s products:

Analog I/O Products (Built-in-Test) Configuration Guide (catalog number GFK-2084)

Provides assistance in configuring analog I/O subsystems based on GE Fanuc’s analog I/O products, including common designs, which offer a wide variety of solutions.

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GE IC697VAL348 user manual Introduction, Description, and Specifications, Reference Material and Other GE Fanuc Manuals

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GE Fanuc Automation As Used in this Publication Cimstar Contents Introduction, Description, and Specifications Reference Material and Other GE Fanuc Manuals General Description Functional Description Safety Summary Ground the System Configuration and Installation Physical Installation Do not install or remove boards while power is applied Configuration Jumper Function Preset Condition Before Applying Power Checklist Digital-to-Analog Converter Board Installation Board Address Selection Switches Read this Direction OFF, Open = ON, Closed = Address Modifier Address Modifier Response Selection Digital Code Selection JA Offset Binary TWO’S Complement Code Program Controlled and External Start Convert Mode Connector Descriptions Rear View of Board PC Board P2 Connector Pin Number Row a Signal MnemonicRow B Signal Mnemonic Row C Signal Mnemonic PC Board P3 Connector Row B Signal Mnemonic Row C P3 Connector DAC Zero Offset and Gain CalibrationDigital-to-Analog Converter Board Calibration Table Channel Offest Pot Side Programming 1Control and Status Register DAC Channels Address MapDAC Channels 0 to 7 Address Write Only D15 MSB D00 LSB Immediate DAC Update Mode Digital-to-Analog Converter Board Programming Options Control Register Data Format and Definitions D09 D08 Delayed DAC Update Mode Test Mode Programming Program Example Delayed DAC Update Mode END Analog Out Pathway Analog Output Control in Immediate DAC Update ModeControl Word D15 to D0 Hex Value DAC Programming Sequence Delayed DAC Update Mode Analog Output Control in Delayed DAC Update Mode Theory of Operation Operational Overview Immediate DAC Update Mode Program Control Update Mode Digital-to-Analog Converter Board Functional Block Diagram VMEbus Interface Description A01 A02 A03 A04 VMEbus Interface Logic and Interface Signals DIG GND Maintenance