PCI-PDISO8
Isolated Input and Relay Output

User's Guide

Document Revision 10A
April 2012
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Table of Contents
Preface

About this User's Guide ....................................................................................................................... 4
What you will learn from this user's guide ......................................................................................................... 4
Conventions in this user's guide ......................................................................................................................... 4
Where to find more information ......................................................................................................................... 4
Register-level programming ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 1

Introducing the PCI-PDISO8................................................................................................................. 5
Overview: PCI-PDISO8 features ........................................................................................................................ 5
Chapter 2

Installing the PCI-PDISO8..................................................................................................................... 6
What comes with your PCI-PDISO8 shipment? ................................................................................................. 6Hardware .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6Software ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Documentation .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Optional components ........................................................................................................................................................ 6Unpacking........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Installing the software ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Installing the hardware ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Signal connections .............................................................................................................................................. 7P2 pinout ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8Cabling.............................................................................................................................................................................. 8Signal termination ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 3

Functional Details ...............................................................................................................................10
Relay outputs .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Form C relay ....................................................................................................................................................................10
Form A relay ....................................................................................................................................................................10

Isolated inputs ................................................................................................................................................... 11
Extending the input range ................................................................................................................................................11
AC input filter ..................................................................................................................................................................11

Mechanical drawing ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 4

Specifications ......................................................................................................................................13Isolated inputs ................................................................................................................................................... 13
Power consumption .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Environmental .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Main connector and pin out .............................................................................................................................. 14
Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................................................15

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Preface

About this User's Guide
What you will learn from this user's guideThis user's guide describes the Measurement Computing PCI-PDISO8 data acquisition device and lists device
specifications.

Conventions in this user's guide
For more information
Text presented in a box signifies additional information and helpful hints related to the subject matter you arereading.
Caution! Shaded caution statements present information to help you avoid injuring yourself and others,damaging your hardware, or losing your data.
bold text

Bold text is used for the names of objects on a screen, such as buttons, text boxes, and check boxes.

italic text

Italic text is used for the names of manuals and help topic titles, and to emphasize a word or phrase.

Where to find more information
Additional information about the PCI-PDISO8 is available on our website at www.mccdaq.com. You can also
contact Measurement Computing Corporation by phone, fax, or email with specific questions.


Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support
Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
Email: techsupport@mccdaq.com

Register-level programming
You should use the Universal Library to control your board. Only experienced programmers should attempt
register-level programming. If you need to program at the register level in your application, refer to the Register
Map for the PCI-PDISO8. This document is available on our web site atwww.mccdaq.com/registermaps/RegMapPCI-PDISO8.pdf.

4Chapter 1

Introducing the PCI-PDISO8
Overview: PCI-PDISO8 features
The PCI-PDISO8 is an eight channel-isolated high voltage digital input and eight relay output interface board.
You can use the PCI-PDISO8 for control and sensing applications where high voltages need to be sensed orcontrolled.
Caution! High voltages are present on the PCI-PDISO8 board when you connect high voltage inputs or
outputs to the PCI-PDISO8 connector. Use extreme caution! Never handle the PCI-PDISO8 whensignals are connected to the board through the connector.
Never remove the protective plates from the PCI-PDISO8.
The eight inputs are individual, optically-isolated (500 V) inputs that can be read back as a single byte. The
inputs are not polarity sensitive and may be driven by either AC (50 - 1000 Hz) or DC. Each input channel has a
programmable low-pass filter with a time constant of 5 ms (200 Hz).
The eight outputs are electromechanical relays. Five relays provide Form C connections, and three relays
provide normally-open Form A connections. The relays are controlled by writing to an eight-bit port. The relay
control register can be read back from the same port.
Signal conditioning installed
The PCI-PDISO8 is a combination digital I/O board with signal conditioning installed. Most accessory boards
provide signal conditioning or easy-to-access signal termination. The PCI-PDISO8 does not require additionalsignal conditioning.
PCI-PDISO8 functions are illustrated in the block diagram shown here.

Figure 1. PCI-PDISO8 block diagram

5Chapter 2

Installing the PCI-PDISO8
What comes with your PCI-PDISO8 shipment?
The following items are shipped with the PCI-PDISO8.

Hardware

PCI-PDISO8Software
MCC DAQ CD

Documentation
In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the Quick Start Guide. This booklet provides
an overview of the MCC DAQ software you received with the device, and includes information about installingthe software. Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.

Optional components
Cableso C37FF-x and C37FFS-x
Signal termination boards
Measurement Computing provides signal termination boards for use with the PCI-PDISO8. Refer to Signal
termination on page 9 for more information.

UnpackingAs with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from staticelectricity. Before removing the PCI-PDISO8 from its packaging, ground yourself using a wrist strap or bysimply touching the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static charge.
If any components are missing or damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately byphone, fax, or e-mail:

Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support
Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
Email: techsupport@mccdaq.com

For international customers, contact your local distributor. Refer to the International Distributors section on ourweb site at www.mccdaq.com/International.

Installing the software
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the MCC DAQ CD. This booklet isavailable in PDF at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf.

Installing the hardware
The PCI-PDISO8 is completely plug-and-play. There are no switches or jumpers to set. Configuration iscontrolled by the system BIOS.

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Installing the PCI-PDISO8

Install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board
The driver needed to run your board is installed with the MCC DAQ software. Therefore, you need to install theMCC DAQ software before you install your board. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installingthe software.
Complete the following steps to install the board:
1.

Turn your computer off, open it up, and insert your board into an available PCI slot.

2.

Close your computer and turn it on.
When you connect the device for the first time to a computer running Windows, a Found New Hardware
dialog opens when the operating system detects the device. If the information file for this board is notalready loaded onto your PC, you will be prompted for the disk containing this file. The MCC DAQ
software contains this file. If required, insert the Measurement Computing Data Acquisition Software CD
and click OK.

3.

To test your installation and configure your board, run the InstaCal utility installed in the previous section.
Refer to the Quick Start Guide that came with your board for information on how to initially set up andload InstaCal.

Signal connections
The table below lists the board connectors, applicable cables and compatible accessory boards.
Board connectors, cables, accessory equipment
I/O connector typeCompatible cableCompatible accessory products(with the C37FFS-x and C37FF-x cables)

P2: 37-pin D connector
C37FF-x, where x = length in feet
C37FFS-x, where x =5 or 10 feet
CIO-MINI37
SCB-37

Figure 2 shows the location of the I/O connector P2 and board relays.

Figure 2. P2 connector and relays (shown with protective cover removed)

The board is shipped with a protective plate covering some components. The board in Figure 2 is shown withthe protective cover removed – we recommend that the cover always be left in place during use.

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Installing the PCI-PDISO8Caution! Do not remove the protective plate on the PCI-PDISO8. High voltages are present on the board
when you connect high voltage inputs or outputs to the board connector. Use extreme caution!
Never handle the PCI-PDISO8 when signals are connected to the board through the connector.

P2 pinout

Figure 3. P2 connector pinout

Cabling
The red stripe
identifies pin # 111202037371919Figure 4. C37FF-x cable
191119203720Figure 5. C37FFS-x cable837

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Installing the PCI-PDISO8

Information on signal connections
General information regarding signal connection and configuration is available in the Guide to SignalConnections. This document is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf.

Signal termination
You can use the following screw terminal board with the C37FF-x cable:


CIO-MINI37 – 37-pin screw terminal board.
SCB-37 – 37-conductor, shielded signal connection/screw terminal box.

Details on these products are available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/products/screw_terminal_bnc.aspx.
Caution! Do not use exposed-screw terminal boards if your field voltage is more than 24 volts. Using ascrew terminal board with high voltage inputs or outputs exposes you and others to those highvoltage signals. Construct a safe cable to carry your signals directly from your equipment to thePCI-PDISO8 connector.
Additional information about digital interfacing
Detailed information about digital interfacing is contained in the Guide to Signal Connections. This document isavailable on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf.

9Chapter 3

Functional Details
Relay outputs
Form C relay
The Form C relay has a common, normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) contact. Figure 6 shows theschematic for a Form C relay, like those connected at relay 0 through relay 4.

Figure 6. Form C Relay (0) contacts

When 0 is written to the output, the common and NC are in contact.
When 1 is written to the output, the common and NO are in contact.

Form A relay
The Form A relay has a common and a normally open (NO) contact. Figure 7 shows the schematic for a Form A
relay, like those connected at relay 5 through relay 7.

Figure 7. Form A Relay (5) contacts

When 0 is written to the output, the common and NO are NOT in contact.
When 1 is written to the output, the common and NO are in contact.

The Form A and Form C relays on the PCI-PDISO8 board are the same type. Only the connections to the relay
poles differ.

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Functional Details

Isolated inputs
The PCI-PDISO8 has eight isolated input channels. A schematic of a single channel is shown in Figure 8. Thesignals are routed through a bridge rectifier so that the inputs are not polarity sensitive.

Figure 8. Isolated input schematic - simplified

Extending the input range
To extend the input range beyond the 5 V to 28 V specified, add an external resistor. Figure 9 shows the resistor
and the equations used to calculate resistor values for a given Vin.

Figure 9. Input range-extending resistor

For more information on digital signal connections
For more information on digital signal connections and digital I/O techniques, refer to the Guide to Signal
Connections. This document is available on our web site at available on our web site atwww.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf).

AC input filter
The inputs are eight individual, optically isolated (500 V) inputs that can be read back as a single byte. Theinputs are not polarity sensitive and may be driven by either AC (50 Hz to 1000 Hz) or DC.
Each input has a software enabled/disabled low-pass filter with a time constant of 5 ms (200 Hz). You enable ordisable each input with InstaCal. The filter is required for AC inputs, and should be used for almost all DCinputs. Unless you have reason to turn off a filter, you should enable it.

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Functional Details

Mechanical drawing

Figure 10. PCI-PDISO8 board dimensions

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Chapter 4Specifications
Typical for 25°C unless otherwise specified.
Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design.
Relay specifications
Table 1. Relay specifications
NumberContact configuration
Contact rating
Contact resistanceOperate time
Release time
Vibration
Shock
Dielectric isolation
Life expectancy
Power on RESET state

85 FORM C (SPDT) RELAY 0 through RELAY 4
3 FORM A (SPST) RELAY 5 through RELAY 7
6 A @ 120 VAC or 28 VDC resistive (see connector rating below)
100 milliohms max
20 milliseconds max
10 milliseconds max
10 to 55 Hz (Dual amplitude 1.5 mm)
10 G (11 milliseconds)
500 V (1 minute)10 million mechanical operations, min
Not energized. NC in contact to Common.

Isolated inputs
Table 2. Isolated input specifications
NumberIsolation
Resistance
Voltage range
Input ‘High’ level
Input ‘Low’ level
ResponseFilters

8500 V
1.6 k Ohms min.
DC:
5 to 28 V (Not TTL compatible)
AC:
5 to 28 V (50 to 1000 Hz)>5V min (positive or negative input voltage - not TTL compatible)<2.5V max (positive or negative input voltage)
w/o filter: 20 µS
w/filter: 5 mSTime constant:
5 mS (200 Hz)
Filter control:
Software programmable at each input
Power-up /reset: Filters off

Power consumption
Table 3. Power consumption specifications+5 V PowerAll relays off:
All relays on:

0.4 A typical
1 A typicalEnvironmental
Table 4. Environmental specifications
Operating temperature range
Storage temperature range
Humidity

0 to 70 °C-40 to 100 °C
0 to 90% non-condensing

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Specifications

Main connector and pin out
Table 5. Main connector specifications
I/O connector typeCompatible cableCompatible accessory products (with theC37FFS-x and C37FF-x cables)
Max current

37-pin D connector
C37FF-x, where x = length in feet
C37FFS-x, where x =5 or 10 feet
CIO-MINI37
SCB-37
5A
Table 6. Connector pin out

Pin12345678910111213141516171819Signal Name
Input 7AInput 6A
Input 5A
Input 4A
Input 3A
Input 2A
Input 1A
Input 0A
Relay 7 (C)Relay 6 (C)Relay 5 (C)Relay 4 (NC)
Relay 4 (NO)
Relay 3 (C)Relay 2 (NC)
Relay 2 (NO)
Relay 1 (C)Relay 0 (NC)
Relay 0 (NO)

Pin
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
3132
33
34
35
3637

Signal Name
Input 7B
Input 6B
Input 5B
Input 4B
Input 3B
Input 2B
Input 1B
Input 0B
Relay 7 (NO)
Relay 6 (NO)
Relay 5 (NO)
Relay 4 (C)Relay 3 (NC)
Relay 3 (NO)
Relay 2 (C)Relay 1 (NC)Relay 1 (NO)
Relay 0 (C)14Declaration of Conformity
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Measurement Computing Corporation declares under sole responsibility that the product

PCI-PDISO8
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the following standards or otherdocuments:
EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC: Electromagnetic Compatibility, EN 61326-1:2006 (IEC 61326-1:2005)
Emissions: Group 1, Class B
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EN55022 (1995)/CISPR 22: Radiated and Conducted emissions.

Immunity: EN61326-1:2006, (IEC 61326-1:2005)
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EN61000-4-2 (2001): Electrostatic Discharge immunity.
EN61000-4-3 (2002): Radiated Electromagnetic Field immunity.
EN61000-4-4 (2004): Electric Fast Transient Burst immunity.
EN61000-4-5 (2001): Surge immunity.
EN61000-4-6 (2003): Radio Frequency Common Mode immunity.
EN61000-4-11 (2004): Voltage Dip and Interrupt immunity.

Declaration of Conformity based on tests conducted by Chomerics Test Services, Woburn, MA 01801, USA in
September, 2001. Test records are outlined in Chomerics Test Report #EMI3053.01. Further testing wasconducted by Chomerics Test Services, Woburn, MA. 01801, USA in December, 2008. Test records are
outlined in Chomerics Test report #EMI5241.08.
We hereby declare that the equipment specified conforms to the above Directives and Standards.

Carl Haapaoja, Director of Quality Assurance

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