Omega Engineering DAQ-12 user manual Installation

1. Introduction

The DAQ-12 is a high speed data acquisition adapter for IBM AT and compatible machines offering eight differential analog input channels with 16-bit resolution, two analog output channels with 12-bit resolution and four digital input/output lines. Other features of the DAQ-12 include:

Analog to Digital Converter

200 KHz maximum sampling rate

Bipolar input ranges from ±10mV to ±10 volts

Unipolar input ranges from 20mV to 10 volts

Programmable gain selection

Two DMA channels for continuous acquisition

Internal or external clock and trigger

Digital to Analog Converters

Two independent analog output channels

Output ranges of 0 to ±5 volts

Internal or external voltage reference

Two DMA channels for continuous output

Other Features

äInterrupt on one of four sources including an external interrupt input High density D-62 connector for reduced noise

1.1Installation

1.Configure the DAQ-12 utilizing the instructions in Chapter 2: Circuit Board Description and Configuration.

2.Ensure that power is not applied to the computer system.

3.Remove the cover according to the instructions provided by the system manufacturer.

4.Insert the DAC-16 into any vacant ISA expansion slot. The board is secured to the slot by installing the Option Retaining Bracket (ORB) screw.

5.Replace the system cover per manufacturer instructions.

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