Chapter 4 Connecting Signals
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Figure4-10 shows a DIO operation driven by an RTSI clock signal on its
falling edge.
Figure 4-10. Falling-Edge RTSI Clock Signal Driving a DIO Signal
Power ConnectionsTwo pins on the I/O connector supply +5V from the computer power
supply using a self-resetting fuse. The fuse resets automatically within a
few seconds after the overcurrent condition is removed. These pins are
referenced to DGND and can be used to power external digital circuitry.
The power rating is +4.65 to +5.25 VDC at 1 A.
Caution Under no circumstances should you connect these +5 V power pins directly to
analog or digital ground or to any other voltage source on the NI6115/6120 or any other
device. Doing so can damage the NI6115/6120 and the computer. NI is not liable for
damage resulting from such connections.
Connecting Timing SignalsCaution Exceeding the maximum input voltage ratings, which are listed in Table4-3, can
damage the NI6115/6120 and the computer. NI is not liable for any damage resulting from
such signal connections.
All external control over the timing of the NI6115/6120 is routed through
the 10 PFIs, labeled PFI0 through PFI9. These signals are explained in
detail in the next section, Programmable Function Input Connections.
These PFIs are bidirectional; as outputs they are not programmable and
reflect the state of many DAQ, waveform generation, and general-purpose
timing signals. There are five other dedicated outputs for the remainder of
the timing signals. As inputs, the PFIsignals are programmable and can
control DAQ, waveform generation, and general-purpose timing signals.
RTSI
DIO