Chapter 2 Using Your 653X
653X User Manual 2-26 ni.com
Note If you are performing a finite pattern output operation, you can call the DIO Wait VI
instead of the DIO Write VI after the DIO Start VI. For more information about these VIs,
see the LabVIEW Help.
By default, for output buffered transfers the 6534 device will preload the on
board memory with data before starting the output operation. This is done
to eliminate or reduce the impact of the PCI bus bandwidth limitations and
increase the overall transfer rate. The preloading process will cause a small
delay between the start command in software and the actual start of data
transfer. If this is a concern, you may disable the preloading by calling the
following function/VI before the software start command:
•NI-DAQ C interface—In the Set_DAQ_Device_Info function,
set the ND_FIFO_TRANSFER_COUNT to ND_NONE.
•LabVIEW—In the DIO Parameter VI, set the Scarabs Preload Enable
attribute to OFF.
Monitoring Line State—Change Detection
You can configure your 653Xdevice to acquire data whenever the state of
one or more data lines change. Once the 653Xdevice detects a change in
one of the selected lines, it will capture data within 50–150 ns and outputs
a pulse on the REQ pin. This mode increases CPU and bus efficiency
because you can monitor activity on input lines without continuously
polling or transferring unnecessary data during periods of inactivity.
Tip The 653X device used alone will detect if a change occurred, but if used in
conjunction with a 660X device (via a RTSI line), the relative time between changes can be
acquired by the 660X device.

Deciding the Width of Data to Acquire

You can choose between a width of eight, 16, or 32 bits. Use the following
table to find the valid combinations of ports and timing controllers you can
use based on the width of data you want to acquire.
Table 2-4. Port and Timing Controller Combinations
Transfer
Width
Possible Port
Combinations
Timing Controllers
ThatC an Be Used
8 bits Port 0 (DIOA<0..7>) Group 1
Port 2 (DIOC<0..7>) Group 2