National Instruments NI PCI-6110, NI PCI-6111 Configuring the Device

Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring the NI PCI-6110/6111

NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual 2-2 ni.com

6. If required, screw the mounting bracket of the NI PCI-6110/6111 to the

back panel rail of the computer.

7. Visually verify the installation by making sure the device is not

touching other devices or components and is fully inserted into the slot.

8. Replace the cover.

9. Plug in and power on the computer.

The NI PCI-6110/6111 is now installed. You are now ready to configure the

device. Refer to the software documentation for configuration instructions.

Configuring the Device

The NI standard architecture for data acquisition and the PCIbus

specification make the NI PCI-6110/6111 completely software

configurable. You must perform two types ofconfiguration on the

NIPCI-6110/6111—bus-related and data acquisition-related

configuration.

The NI PCI-6110/6111 is fully compatible with the industry standard

PCILocal Bus Specification Revision 2.2. This allows the PCI system

toau tomatically perform all bus-related configurations. Bus-related

configuration includes setting the device base memory address and

interrupt channel.

Data acquisition-related configuration, which you must perform, includes

such settings as AI coupling and range, and others. You can modify these

settings using NI-DAQ or application level software, such as LabVIEW,

Measurement Studio, and VI Logger.

To configure the device using Measurement & Automation Explorer

(MAX), refer to either the DAQ Quick Start Guide or to the NI-DAQ User

Manual for PC Compatibles. For operating system-specific installation and

troubleshooting instructions, refer to ni.com/support/daq.

Contents

Main Page Important Information Warranty Copyright Trademarks Patents Compliance FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance Determining FCC Class FCC/DOC Warnings Class A Contents Chapter 4 Connecting Signals Page About This Manual Conventions National Instruments Documentation Related Documentation Introduction About the NI PCI-6110/6111 What You Need to Get Started Software Programming Choices NI-DAQ National Instruments ADE Software Optional Equipment Custom Cabling Unpacking Safety Information Page Page Installing and Configuring the NI PCI-6110/6111 Installing the Software Installing the Hardware Configuring the Device National Instruments Corporation 3-1 NI PCI-6110/6111 User Manual Hardware Overview DAQ - STC RTSI Bus Figure 3-1. NI PCI-6110 Block Diagram I/O Connector Analog Input Input Mode Note The inputs are differential only in the sense that the ground loops are broken. The I/O Connector RTSI Bus Input Polarity and Input Range Considerations for Selecting Input Ranges Input Coupling Analog Output Analog Trigger Figure 3-3. Analog Trigger Block Diagram for the NI PCI-6110 Figure 3-4. Analog Trigger Block Diagram for the NI PCI-6111 Page Page Digital I/O Timing Signal Routing Page Programmable Function Inputs Device and RTSI Clocks RTSI Triggers Connecting Signals I/O Connector Figure 4-1. 68-Pin I/O Connector Pin Assignment for the NI PCI-6110/6111 Figure 4-2. 50-Pin Connector Pin Assignments for the NI PCI-61 10/6111 I/O Connector Signal Descriptions Table 4-2. Signal Descriptions for I/O Connector Pins Page Page Table 4-3. I/O Signal Summary for the NI PCI-6110/6111 Table 4-3. I/O Signal Summary for the NI PCI-6110/6111 (Continued) Connecting Analog Input Signals Types of Signal Sources Floating Signal Sources Ground-Referenced Signal Sources Differential Measurements Differential Connection Considerations Differential Connections for Ground-Referenced Signal Sources Figure 4-4. Differential Input Connections for G round-Referenced Signals Differential Connections for Nonreferenced or Floating Signal Sources Common-Mode Signal Rejection Considerations Working Voltage Range Analog Output Signal Connections Digital I/O Signal Connections Power Connections Timing Connections Programmable Function Input Connections DAQ Timing Connections TRIG1 Signal TRIG2 Signal Page STARTSCAN Signal Page CONVERT* Signal AIGATE Signal SISOURCE Signal SCANCLK Signal EXTSTROBE* Signal Waveform Generation Timing Connections WFTRIG Signal UPDATE* Signal UISOURCE Signal General-Purpose Timing Signal Connections GPCTR0_SOURCE Signal GPCTR0_GATE Signal GPCTR0_OUT Signal GPCTR0_UP_DOWN Signal GPCTR1_SOURCE Signal GPCTR1_GATE Signal GPCTR1_OUT Signal GPCTR1_UP_DOWN Signal Page FREQ_OUT Signal Field Wiring Considerations Page Calibration Loading Calibration Constants Self-Calibration External Calibration A Specifications Analog Input Input Characteristics Accuracy Information Transfer Characteristics Amplifier Characteristics Dynamic Characteristics Stability Analog Output Output Characteristics Transfer Characteristics Voltage Output Dynamic Characteristics Stability Digital I/O Timing I/O General-Purpose Up/Down Counter/Timers Frequency Scaler Triggers Analog Trigger Digital Trigger External Input for Digital or Analog Trigger (PFI0/TRIG1) Page Environmental Safety Electromagnetic Compatibility CE Compliance Page Figure B-1. 68-Pin Connector Pin Assignment for the NI PCI-611 0/6111 Figure B-2. 50-Pin Connector Pin Assignment for the NI PCI-611 0/6111 C Common Questions General Information Installing and Configuring Analog Input and Output Timing and Digital I/O Page Page D Technical Support and Professional Services Page Glossary Numbers/Symbols A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Page R S T U V W Index Symbols Numerics A B C D E F G H I K L M N O Q R S T U V W