CIO-DAS08/JR-AO
Analog I/O and Digital I/O
User’s Guide

Document Revision 1A, January, 2011
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Table of Contents
Preface

About this User's Guide .......................................................................................................................6
What you will learn from this user's guide ......................................................................................................... 6
Conventions in this user's guide ......................................................................................................................... 6
Where to find more information ......................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 1

Introducing the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO .....................................................................................................7
Overview: CIO-DAS08/JR-AO features ............................................................................................................ 7
Software features ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 2

Installing the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO .........................................................................................................8
What comes with your CIO-DAS08/JR-AO shipment? ..................................................................................... 8Hardware .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Additional documentation .................................................................................................................................. 8
Optional components .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Unpacking the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO ................................................................................................................... 9
Installing the software ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Configuring the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO ................................................................................................................. 9
Installing the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO.................................................................................................................... 10Connecting the board for I/O operations .......................................................................................................... 10
Connectors, cables – main I/O connector ........................................................................................................................10Field wiring, signal termination, and conditioning ..........................................................................................................11

Calibrating the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO ................................................................................................................. 11Chapter 3Specifications ......................................................................................................................................12
Analog input ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Analog output ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Digital input/output .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Power consumption .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Environmental .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Main connector and pin out .............................................................................................................................. 13
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 explains how to install, configure, and use the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO board so that you get themost out of its analog I/O and digital I/O features. This user's guide also refers you to related documents
available on our web site, and to technical support resources.

Conventions in this user's guide
The following conventions are used in this manual to convey special information:
For more information on …
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.
< : >Angle brackets that enclose numbers separated by a colon signify a range of numbers, such as those assigned
to registers, bit settings, etc.

bold text

Bold text is used for the names of objects on the screen, such as buttons, text boxes, and check boxes. For
example:1. Insert the disk or CD and click the OK button.

italic text

Italic text is used for the names of manuals and help topic titles, and to emphasize a word or phrase. For
example:The InstaCal installation procedure is explained in the Quick Start Guide.
Never touch the exposed pins or circuit connections on the board.

Where to find more information
For additional information relevant to the operation of your hardware, refer to the Documents subdirectory
where you installed the MCC DAQ software (C:\Program Files\Measurement Computing\DAQ by default), orsearch for your device on our website at www.mccdaq.com.
If you need to program at the register level in your application, refer to the Register Map for the CIO-DAS08/JRand CIO-DAS08/JR-AO. This document is available on our website atwww.mccdaq.com/registermaps/RegMapCIO-DAS08_JR-AO.pdf.

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Chapter 1

Introducing the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO
Overview: CIO-DAS08/JR-AO features
The CIO-DAS08/JR-AO provides eight channels of 12-bit analog input, two channels of analog output, and16 channels of digital I/O.
The CIO-DAS08/JR has eight single-ended analog inputs and two analog outputs. Twelve-bit resolution at a
fixed ±5V range is provided for both inputs and outputs. Both DACS are updated simultaneously.
The CIO-DAS08/JR-AO provides eight digital inputs and eight digital outputs for sensing and controlling
digital devices. The digital bits are port-addressable, and are dedicated to either input or output. All digital bits
are TTL level.

Software features
For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your CIO-DAS08/JR-AO,
refer to the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your device.

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Chapter 2

Installing the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO
What comes with your CIO-DAS08/JR-AO shipment?
The following items are shipped with the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO.

HardwareCIO-DAS08/JR-AO

Additional documentation
In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the Quick Start Guide (available in PDF at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf). This booklet supplies a brief description ofthe software you received with your CIO-DAS08/JR-AO and information regarding installation of thatsoftware. Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.

Optional components
You can also order the following MCC product to use with your CIO-DAS08/JR-AO.
C37FF-x cableSignal termination and conditioning accessories
MCC provides signal conditioning and termination products for use with the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO. Refer toField wiring, signal termination, and conditioning on page 11 for a complete list of compatible accessoryproducts.
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Unpacking the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from staticelectricity. Before removing the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO from its packaging, ground yourself using a wrist strap orby simply 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

Installing the software
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the Measurement Computing Data
Acquisition Software CD. This booklet is available in PDF at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-SoftwareQuick-Start.pdf.

Configuring the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO
Before you install the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO in your computer, you must set the base address by using the dip
switch labeled ADDRESS located on the board. By default, this address is set to 300 h (768 decimal). Theeasiest way to set the base address switch is to let InstaCal show you the correct settings. However, if arealready familiar with setting ISA base addresses, you may use the base address switch description below toguide your base address selection. The example shown in Figure 1 shows the settings for the factory-default
base address of 300 hex.

9 8 7 6 5 4 3SWA9A8A7A6A5A4A3HEX200
10080
40
20
1008Figure 1. Base address switches

The address logic works by adding up the weights of individual switches to make up a base address. In thedefault configuration shown in Figure 1, addresses 9 and 8 are DOWN, and all others are UP.
Address 9 = 200 hex (512 decimal) and address 8 = 100 hex (256 decimal); when added together they equal
300 hex (768 decimal).
Disregard the numbers printed on the switch
When setting the base address, refer to the numbers printed in white on the printed circuit board.
PC I/O addresses
Hex Range

Function

Hex Range

Function000-00F
020-021040-043060-063060-064070-0718237 DMA #1
8259 PIC#18253 Timer
8255 PPI (XT)8742 Controller (AT)
CMOS RAM & NMI mask (AT)

2C0-2CF
2D0-2DF
2E0-2E7
2E8-2EF
2F8-2FF
300-30F

EGA
EGA
GPIB (AT)
Serial Port
Serial Port
Prototype card

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Hex Range

Function

Hex Range

Function

080-08F
0A0-0A1
0A0-0AF
0C0-0DF
0F0-0FF
1F0-1FF
200-20F
210-21F
238-23B
23C-23F
270-27F
2B0-2BF

DMA page registers
8259 PIC #2 (AT)NMI mask (XT)8237 #2 (AT)80287 numeric CO-P (AT)Hard disk (AT)
Game control
Expansion unit (XT)Bus mouse
ALT bus mouse
Parallel printer
EGA

310-31F
320-32F
378-37F
380-38F
3A0-3AF
3B0-3BB
3BC-3BB
3C0-3CF
3D0-3DF
3E8-3EF
3F0-3F7
3F8-3FF

Prototype card
Hard disk (XT)
Parallel printer
SDLC
SDLC
MDA
Parallel printer
EGA
CGA
Serial port
Floppy disk
Serial port

Installing the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO
After you configure the board's switches and jumpers, you can install the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO into yourcomputer. To install your board, follow the steps below.
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
the MCC DAQ software before you install your board. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on
installing the software.
1.

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

2.

Close your computer and turn it on.

3.

To test your installation and configure your board, run the InstaCal utility you installed in the previoussection. Refer to the Quick Start Guide that came with your board www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQSoftware-Quick-Start.pdf for information on how to initially set up and load InstaCal.

Connecting the board for I/O operations
Connectors, cables – main I/O connector
The table below lists the board connector, applicable cables, and compatible accessory products.
Board connector, cables, and accessory equipment
Connector typeCompatible cables
Compatible accessory products withthe C37FF-x cable

37-pin D type connector
C37FF-x
DFCON-37 (mating connector kit)
CIO-MINI37
CIO-LAB8-TERM

Information on signal connections
General information regarding signal connection and configuration is available in the Guide to Signal
Connections (available at www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf).
Pinout – main I/O connector
The CIO-DAS08/JR-AO I/O connector is a standard 37-pin male D connector that is accessible from the rear of
the computer through the expansion backplate.
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D/A 1 19
D/A 0 18
AGND 17
DOUT7 16
DOUT6 15
DOUT5 14
DOUT4 13
DOUT3 12
DOUT2 11
DOUT1 10
DOUT0 9CH7 IN 8
CH6 IN 7
CH5 IN 6CH4 IN 5
CH3 IN 4
CH2 IN 3
CH1 IN 2
CH0 IN 1

37 DGND
36 DGND
35 +12V from PC bus
34 -12V from PC bus
33 5V from PC bus
32 5V from PC bus
31 DIN730 DIN629 DIN528 DIN427 DIN326 DIN225 DIN124 DIN023 AGND
22 AGND
21 AGND
20 AGND

37 PIN2.CONNECTOR
FigureI/O connector pin-out

The red stripe
identifies pin # 11120

2037371919Female connector

Female connector

Figure 3. C37FF-x cable

Field wiring, signal termination, and conditioning
You can use the following cabling, screw termination, and signal conditioning products with the CIODAS08/JR-AO.
CIO-MINI37 – 37-pin screw terminal board. Details are available atwww.mccdaq.com/products/screw_terminal_bnc.aspx
DFCON37 – Connector kit that includes a 37-pin female D-connector, D-shell, 37 crimp pins, and cabletermination kit to construct your own cable. Details are available at www.mccdaq.com/daqaccessory/DFCON-37.aspx
CIO-LAB8-TERM – Experimentors Laboratory Screw Terminal Board for the DAS08 series.

Calibrating the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO
You can quickly calibrate the CIO-DAS08/JR-AO using InstaCal. The CIO-DAS08/JR has a fixed input range
and does not have any input amplification or gain/offset compensation electronics. When using the optional
Universal Library, all compensation for gain/offset errors is done in software after the signal is acquired. Thegain and offset calibration factors are stored in the CB.CFG configuration file and applied to the analog
samples after they are acquired. Run the Calibrate option from InstaCal to set the calibration factors.
11Chapter 3Specifications
Typical for 25°C unless otherwise specified.
Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design.

Analog input
Table 1. Analog input specifications
Parameter

Specification

A/D converter type
AD574
Resolution
12 bits
Number of channels
8 single-ended
Input ranges±5 V
A/D pacing
Software polled
Data transfer
Software polled
A/D conversion time
25 µs
Throughput
System dependant
Gain drift (A/D specs)±50 ppm/°C
Zero drift (A/D specs)±10 ppm/°C
Absolute maximum input voltage±30 V continuous
Noise Distribution (Rate = N/A, Average % +/- 2 bins, Average % +/- 1 bin, Average # bins)
Bipolar (5 V)
100% / 100% / 3 bins

Analog output
Table 2. Analog output specifications
Parameter

Specification

D/A converter typeResolution
Number of channels
Output ranges
D/A pacing
Data transfer
Offset error
Gain error
Differential nonlinearity
Relative accuracy
Monotonicity
D/A gain drift
Settling time (10 V step to ±½ LSB)
Current drive
Output coupling
Output impedance
Miscellaneous

AD7237
12 bits
2±5V
Software paced
Programmed I/O±2 LSB typical, ±5 LSB max±2 LSB typical, ±5 LSB max±0.9 LSB max±1 LSB max
Guaranteed monotonic to 12 bits over temperature±25 ppm/°C max
10 µs max
±5 mA
DC0.5 Ohms max
Update DACs simultaneously

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Digital input/output
Table 3. Digital I/O specifications
Digital typeOutput 74LS273
Input
74LS244
8 fixed input, 8 fixed output
8
2.7 volts min @ -0.4 mA
0.5 volts max @ 8 mA
2.0 volts min, 7 volts absolute max
0.8 volts max, -0.5 volts absolute min

Configuration
Number of channels
Output highOutput low
Input highInput low

Power consumption
Table 4. Power consumption specifications+5V+12V-12V

200 mA typical, 240 A max
27 mA typical, 35 mA max
28 mA typical, 36 mA max

Environmental
Table 5. Environmental specifications
Operating temperature range
Storage temperature range
Humidity

0 to 50°C-20 to 70°C
0 to 90% non-condensing

Main connector and pin out
Table 6. Main connector specifications
Connector typeCompatible cableCompatible accessory products with theC37FF-x cable

37-pin D type connector
C37FF-x
DFCON-37 (mating connector kit)
CIO-MINI37
CIO-LAB8-TERM

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Table 7. Connector pin outPin12345678910111213141516171819Signal Name
CH0 IN
CH1 INCH2 IN
CH3 IN
CH4 IN
CH5 IN
CH6 IN
CH7 IN
DOUT0DOUT1DOUT2
DOUT3
DOUT4
DOUT5
DOUT6
DOUT7AGND
D/A 0
D/A 1Pin
20
21222324252627282930313233
34353637

Signal Name
AGND
AGND
AGND
AGND
DIN0
DIN1DIN2DIN3DIN4DIN5DIN6DIN75V from PC bus
5V from PC bus-12V from PC bus+12V from PC bus
DGND
DGND

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Manufacturer:
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USAElectrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.

Measurement Computing Corporation declares under sole responsibility that the product

CIO-DAS08/JR-AO
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the following standards orother documents:
EU EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: Electromagnetic Compatibility, EN55022 (1987), EN50082-1
Emissions: Group 1, Class B
EN55022 (1987): Radiated and Conducted emissions.

Immunity: EN50082-1
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IEC 801-2 (1987): Electrostatic Discharge immunity, Criteria A.
IEC 801-3 (1984): Radiated Electromagnetic Field immunity Criteria A.
IEC 801-4 (1988): Electric Fast Transient Burst immunity Criteria A.

Declaration of Conformity based on tests conducted by Chomerics Test Services, Woburn, MA 01801, USA in
November, 1995. Test records are outlined in Chomerics Test Report #EMI0168A.95.
We hereby declare that the equipment specified conforms to the above Directives and Standards.

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