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I/O Connector
Analog Input
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Dither
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d. Dither enabled; average of 50 acquisitions
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Dither
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Analog Trigger
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Timing Signal Routing
Programmable Function Inputs
DAQCard Clocks Many functions performed by the DAQCard E Series cards require a
Signal Connections
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Figure 4-1.
I/O Connector Pin Assignment for the DAQCard-AI-16E-4 and DAQCard-AI-16XE-50
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I/O Connector Signal Descriptions
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I/O Connector Signal Descriptions (Continued)
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Table 4-2 shows the I/O signal summary for the DAQCard-AI-16E-4.
I/O Signal Summary, DAQCard-AI-16E-4
Table 4-2.
I/O Signal Summary, DAQCard-AI-16E-4 (Continued)
Table 4-2.
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I/O Signal Summary, DAQCard-AI-16E-4 (Continued)
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Table 4-3 shows the I/O signal summary for the DAQCard-AI-16XE-50.
I/O Signal Summary, DAQCard-AI-16XE-50
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I/O Signal Summary, DAQCard-AI-16XE-50 (Continued)
Analog Input Signal Connections
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Types of Signal Sources
Input Configurations
Ground-Referenced Signal Sources
Floating Signal Sources
Figure 4-3 summarizes the recommended input configuration for both types of signal sources.
Summary of Analog Input Connections
Figure 4-3.
Differential Connection Considerations (DIFF Input Configuration)
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Differential Connections for Ground-Referenced Signal Sources
Differential Input Connections for Ground-Referenced Signals
Figure 4-4.
in Figure 4-4.
Differential Connections for Nonreferenced or Floating Signal Sources
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Single-Ended Connection Considerations
Single-Ended Connections for Floating Signal Sources (RSE Configuration)
Single-Ended Connections for Grounded Signal Sources (NRSE Configuration)
Common-Mode Signal Rejection Considerations
Digital I/O Signal Connections
Power Connections
Timing Connections
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Programmable Function Input Connections
Data Acquisition Timing Connections
SCANCLK Signal
EXTSTROBE* Signal
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STARTSCAN Signal
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CONVERT* Signal
AIGATE Signal
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UISOURCE Signal
General-Purpose Timing Signal Connections
GPCTR0_SOURCE Signal
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GPCTR0_OUT Signal
GPCTR0_UP_DOWN Signal
GPCTR1_SOURCE Signal
GPCTR1_GATE Signal
GPCTR1_OUT Signal
GPCTR1_UP_DOWN Signal
FREQ_OUT Signal
Field Wiring Considerations
Calibration
Loading Calibration Constants
Self-Calibration
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Other Considerations
Specifications
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Transfer Characteristics
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Appendix B Optional Cable Connector Descriptions
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Figure B-1.
68-Pin AI Connector Pin Assignments
Appendix B Optional Cable Connector Descriptions
50-Pin AI Connector Pin Assignments
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