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O p e r a t i o n T h e o r e m

The operation theorem of the functions on PCI-9112 card is described in this chapter. The functions include the A/D conversion, D/A conversion, Digital I/O and counter / timer. The operation theorem can help you to understand how to manipulate or to program the PCI-9112.

4.1A/D Conversion

Before programming the PCI-9112 to perform the A/D conversion, you should understand the following issues:

ØA/D front-end signal input connection

ØA/D conversion procedure

ØA/D trigger mode

ØA/D data transfer mode

ØSignal Connection

4.2Analog Input Signal Connection

The PCI-9112 provides 16 single-ended or 8 differential analog input channels. The analog signal can be converted to digital value by the A/D converter. To avoid ground loops and get more accuracy measurement of A/D conversion, it is quite important to understand the signal source type and how to choose the analog input modes : signal -ended and differential. The PCI-9112 offers jumpers to select 16 single-ended or 8 different analog inputs.

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