DT3034

High-Speed, High-Accuracy DAQ Boardfor the PCI BUS
Overview
The DT3034 is a PCI-compatible, plug-in data acquisitionboard for high-speed, high accuracy, and high-channelcount applications. The DT3034 offer high speed, 16-bit
measurements at up to 500 kS/s/ch, 2 simultaneous
analog outputs with update rates of 500 kS/s/ch,
16 digital I/O lines and 4 counter/timers.

Key Features• 500 kS/s/ch sample rate on up to 32 single-ended

The DT3034 is a high-speed, high-resolution
data acquisition board for the PCI Bus.

or 16 differential analog input channels with 16 bitresolution.
• 500 kS/s/ch update rate on two analog output
channels with 16 bit resolution.
• ENOB rating of 14.2 bits with a Signal-to-Noise Ratioof 100 dB for the cleanest, most accurate signals
available..
• Drive solid state relays over 16 digital I/O lines.
• Simultaneous subsystem operation at full speed
without losing data.
• Flexible clocking and triggering for any application.
• Fully supported by DT-Open Layers for .NET Class
Library for developing test and measurement
application with Visual Basic .NET and C#.
• Fully RoHS-compliant lead-free design.

Supported Operating Systems• Windows® 10/8/7/Vista®/XP 32/64-bit
Simultaneous Subsystem Operation
The DT3034 can run multiple subsystems simultaneously
at full speed without losing data. A custom-designed PCI
bus interface chip allows for high-speed, bus mastering
data transfers to the PC. By setting aside a block ofmemory in the PC, the board performs bus-master datatransfers without CPU intervention. You can trigger theanalog inputs to run synchronously with the analog
outputs using the analog threshold trigger or the digitaltrigger input that is dedicated to the DACs.

This graph shows the outstanding quality of the DT3034
when switching channels at full scale, for all error sources
with ENOB (Effective Number Of Bits) rating of 14.2 bits andan SFDR (Spurious Free Dynamic Range) of 100 dB. Since thisis the worst case, most users in normal conditions would geteven better ENOB ratings. Note: Signal-to-Noise ratio plusDistortion (as a sum of all peaks) is 87 dB.

Additionally, the analog input subsystem can be runconcurrently with the analog output subsystem for gapfree simultaneous stimulus and response.

Features Summary
A/D Channels @Throughput

Analog I/OResolution

D/A Channels @Throughput

DIOCTOutput
FIFO

16/32 ch @ 500 kS/s

16-bit2 ch @ 500 kS/s/ch

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Analog Inputs

Triggered Scan Mode

The 16-bit resolution DT3034 board features 32 singleended or 16 differential inputs at a maximum sample rateof 500 kS/s. The board has software-selectable unipolaror bipolar operation and gain settings of 1, 2, 4 or 8
that accommodate input ranges of 0-10 V, 0-5 V, 0-2.5 V,0-1.25 V, +/-10 V, +/-5 V, +/- 2.5 V, +/-1.25 V. An amp low
connection allows single-ended inputs to be referenced
to a common point other then ground, thus providing 32
pseudo-differential inputs. Hands-off operation lets you
calibrate the analog input subsystem through software.

The triggered scan mode capability of the DT3034 allows
scanning through a list of channels at high speed witha programmed interval between scans, emulating asimultaneous sample and hold function. An internal orexternal clock can be used to pace the acquisition. Inaddition, the channel-gain list can be cycled through up
to 256 times per trigger in the re-trigger mode, acquiringa waveform of data per channel for each trigger, up to256 kS per trigger.

High-Speed Analog Outputs

Channel Gain List

The DT3034 features two high-speed, 16-bit analog
outputs with a range of ±10 V. An internal or externalsource triggers the analog outputs. The analog outputs
can be updated simultaneously at a rate of up to
500 kS/s/ch.

The 1024-location channel-gain list gives the flexibility
to sample non-sequential channels and channels withdifferent gains. A single value can be acquired fromany channel or a number of samples can be acquired
from multiple channels. A multi-channel acquisition isperformed by loading the channel gain list and cycling
through it continuously or until a specific number ofsamples are acquired.

Repetitive waveforms can be loaded into the on-board
FIFO and this data can be continuously cycled through.
The 4K of board memory can be used for deglitchedwaveforms from 2 to 4096 samples. The DT3034 also
features 20 kHz smoothing filters that are softwareselectable for each DAC.

Subsystems can be run simultaneously for gap-freestimulus and response.

32SE/16DI
AnalogInput

DynamicDigital
Output16-BitA/D
Converter

32:1
Multiplexer

Input
FIFO

ProgrammableGain
1, 2, 4, 8
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A 32:1 multiplexer provides highchannel count A/D conversion at
16-bit resolution.

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Flexible Triggering andClocking Capabilities

The DT3034 Series offers flexible
clocks and triggers to satisfy any
application.

The DT3034 provides flexibility intriggering, both in the trigger modes
available and with events causing
the trigger. Data can be acquired
using post-trigger, pre-trigger andabout-trigger modes. Post-trigger
Input
allows the user to acquire data afterControla hardware or software trigger. The
pre-trigger mode enables acquisition
up until a hardware trigger occurs.
Data can be acquired both before
and after a hardware trigger, using
OutputControl
the about-trigger mode. Either
an analog or digital signal can beused as the trigger source. Theanalog trigger can originate froma dedicated input pin or any ofthe analog input channels can be
designated as the analog trigger
input. The level of the analog input trigger can be from
-10 V to +10 V.

Ext. A/D Trigger

Output
FIFOExt. D/A ClockTwo, deglitched, 16-bit
D/A converters for pure
waveform generation.

Ext. A/D Clock
Ext. D/A Digital Trigger
Ext. D/A Clock

The A/D sample clock and the A/D trigger signals areavailable on the user connector. Multiple boards ormultiple instruments can be synchronized using theseoutputs.

Digital I/ODigital I/O

This board also features 16
digital I/O lines. They can8 In
be programmed in twobanks of eight for input oroutput. Read the status of
8 Out
the digital inputs at highspeeds by including the16 DIO lines can bedigital inputs as a channel
programmed in banks of
8 for input or output.
in the analog channel gainlist. This dynamic digital
input feature allows you to“time stamp” the digital inputs in relation to the analog
inputs. In this mode, all digital input lines are read asone word. The digital outputs have sufficient current
capability to drive external solid state relay modules (sink24 mA and source 15 mA).

4, 16-Bit
User
Counter/Timers

Clock InClockandTrigger
Logic

Ext. D/A Trigger

2 Analog
OutputChannels

16-BitD/A

Ext. A/D Digital Trigger

Ext. A/D Clock

The analog inputs and analog outputs can be paced
using an internal or an external clock. Set the internal
clock to acquire data from one sample per second up
to 500 kS/s. If slower rates are needed, use an externalsource, or cascade two or more of the user counter/timers and connect the output to the external clock
input.

16-BitD/A

AnalogThresholdTrigger

The series also includes two dedicated dynamic digital
outputs. You can program these outputs to change state
as a specified analog input is read, thereby triggering or
synchronizing external circuitry or other data acquisitionboards.

SignalOutputGate
Control In
Dedicated counter/timers
on every board.

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QuickDAQ
QuickDAQ allows you to acquire and display from all
Data Translation data acquisition devices that support
analog input streaming. Combine QuickDAQ with Data
Translation hardware to acquire data, record data to disk,display the results in both a plot and digital display, andread a recorded data file. Be productive right out of thebox with this powerful data logging software. Data canbe exported to other applications like Microsoft Excel®
and The Mathworks MATLAB® for more advanced
analysis. Two additional options can be purchased to add
FFT analysis capabilities to the base package.

Key Features• QuickDAQ Base Package (Free)
oo Ready-to-measure application software
oo Configure, acquire, log, display, and analyze yourQuickDAQ acquires analog data from all devices supported
by DT-Open Layers for .NET software at high speed, plots
it during acquisition, analyzes it, and/or saves it to disk forlater analysis.

data
oo Customize many aspects of the acquisition,display, and recording functions to suit yourneeds• FFT Analysis Option (License Required)oo Includes all the features of the QuickDAQ Base
Packageoo Perform single-channel FFT operations including:◊ Auto Spectrum◊ Spectrum◊ Power Spectral Density
oo Configure and view dynamic performancestatistics• Supports Hanning, Hamming, Bartlett, Blackman,
Blackman Harris, and Flat Top response windows• Advanced FFT Analysis Option (License Required)oo Includes all the features of the QuickDAQ Base
Package and FFT Analysis Package
oo Perform 2-channel FFT operations including:◊ FRF◊ Cross-Spectrum◊ Cross Power Spectral Density◊ Coherence◊ Coherent Output Poweroo Supports real, imaginary, and Nyquist display
functionsoo Additional FFT analysis functions supported:
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Other Software Options
The following software is available for free and provided
on the Data Acquisition Omni CD:• Device Driver –The device driver allows you to
use the PCI DAQ board with any of the supported
software packages or utilities.
• DT-Open Layers® for .NET Class Library – Use thisclass library if you want to use Visual C#® or Visual
Basic® for .NET to develop application software
using Visual Studio® 2003-2012; the class librarycomplies with the DT-Open Layers standard.
• DataAcq SDK – Use the DataAcq SDK to use Visual
Studio 6.0 and Microsoft® C or C++ to develop
application software using Windows 10/8/7/Vista/
XP 32/64-bit; the DataAcq SDK complies with theDT-Open Layers standard.
• DAQ Adaptor for MATLAB – Data Translation’s
DAQ Adaptor provides an interface between theMATLAB® Data Acquisition (DAQ) toolbox fromThe MathWorks™ and Data Translation’s DT-Open
Layers architecture.
• LV-Link – Data Translation’s LV-Link is a library ofVIs that enable LabVIEW™ programmers to accessthe data acquisition features of DT-Open Layers
compliant USB and PCI devices.

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User Counter/Timers

Ordering Summary

Four dedicated counter/times are available for counting events, creating a
one-shot or frequency output, or measuring a frequency output. Cascade
two counters internally through software or cascade more then two
counters externally on the screw terminal accessory. Set the duty cycle,frequency, and output polarity of the output pulse from the user counter/timers.

User Connections
To maintain the accuracy of your measurements and preserve signal
integrity, the analog and digital connections are separate. All analog input
and output connections are brought out to a dedicated 50-pin connector
on the backplate of the boards. The digital input and output connections
are brought out to a dedicated 68-pin connector. The DT740 screw terminal
panel is available to simplify connections. The EP307 and EP308 cables
complete the system.

Cross-Series Compatibility
Virtually all Data Translation data acquisition boards and modules arecompatible with the DT-Open Layers® Class Library. This means that if
your application was developed with one of Data Translation’s softwareproducts, you can easily upgrade to a new Data Translation board. Little orno reprogramming is needed.

User’s ManualDT3034• DT3034 — High-speed PCI data acquisitionboard with 500 kS/s throughput
ACCESSORIES• DT740 — Screw Terminal Panel• DT3010 Cable Set — includes both EP307 and• EP308 cables• DT3010-3 Cable Set — includes both EP307-3
and EP308-3 cables• EP307 — 1m, 50-pin shielded cable• EP307-3 — 3m, 50-pin shielded cable• EP308 — 1m, 68-pin shielded cable• EP308-3 — 3m, 68-pin shielded cable
FREE SOFTWARE
The following software is available as a freedownload from our website:• QuickDAQ• LV-Link – Access the power of DataTranslation boards through LabVIEW™
• DAQ Adaptor for MATLAB – Access theanalysis and visualization tools of MATLAB®.
OPTIONAL SOFTWARE• QuickDAQ FFT Analysis Option (LicenseRequired)• QuickDAQ Advanced FFT Analysis Option(License Required)

Each DAQ board or module includes a comprehensive user’s manual thatprovides getting started and reference information. The manual is provided
in electronic (PDF) format on the Data Acquisition Omni CD, included withthe module and also available online.

Technical Support
Application engineers are available by phone and email during normal
business hours to discuss your application requirements. Extensive productinformation, including drivers, example code, pinouts, a searchable
Knowledge Base, and much more, is available 24 hours a day on our website at www.mccdaq.com/Support.aspx.

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