PCI-DAS1200
Multifunction Analog & Digital I/O
User's Guide

Document Revision 3A, March, 2009
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Table of Contents
Preface

About this User's Guide .......................................................................................................................5
What you will learn from this user's guide ......................................................................................................... 5
Conventions in this user's guide ......................................................................................................................... 5
Where to find more information ......................................................................................................................... 5
Register-level programming ............................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 1

Introducing the PCI-DAS1200 ..............................................................................................................7
Overview: PCI-DAS1200 features ..................................................................................................................... 7
Software features ................................................................................................................................................ 7
PCI-DAS1200 block diagram ............................................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 2

Installing the PCI-DAS1200 ..................................................................................................................9
What is included with your PCI-DAS1200 ........................................................................................................ 9
Hardware .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Additional documentation ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Optional components ........................................................................................................................................................ 9

Unpacking the PCI-DAS1200 .......................................................................................................................... 10
Installing the software ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Installing the hardware ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Configuring the hardware ................................................................................................................................. 10
Differential input mode ....................................................................................................................................................11Single-ended input mode .................................................................................................................................................11

Connecting the board for I/O operations .......................................................................................................... 11
Connectors, cables – main I/O connector.........................................................................................................................11
Pin out – main I/O connector ...........................................................................................................................................12
Field wiring and signal termination accessories...............................................................................................................14

Chapter 3

Calibrating the board ..........................................................................................................................15
Calibration theory ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Chapter 4

Specifications ......................................................................................................................................16
Analog input ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Analog output ................................................................................................................................................... 17
Digital input/output........................................................................................................................................... 17Counter ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Power consumption .......................................................................................................................................... 18
Environmental .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Main connector and pin out .............................................................................................................................. 19
8-channel differential mode pin out .................................................................................................................................20
16-channel single-ended mode pin out.............................................................................................................................21

Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................................................22

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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 PCI-DAS1200 board so that you get the mostout of the analog 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
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
The following electronic documents provide helpful information relevant to the operation of the PCI-DAS1200
board.


MCC's Specifications: PCI-DAS1200 (the PDF version of the Specifications chapter in this guide) isavailable on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/pdfs/Specs/PCI-DAS1200-spec.pdf.
MCC's Quick Start Guide is available on our web site atwww.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf.
MCC's Guide to Signal Connections is available on our web site atwww.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf.
MCC's Universal Library User's Guide is available on our web site atwww.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/sm-ul-user-guide.pdf.
MCC's Universal Library Function Reference is available on our web site atwww.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/sm-ul-functions.pdf.
MCC's Universal Library for LabVIEW™ User’s Guide is available on our web site atwww.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/SM-UL-LabVIEW.pdf.

PCI-DAS1200 User's Guide (this document) is also available on our web site atwww.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/PCI-DAS1200.pdf.

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About this User's Guide

Register-level programming
You should use the Universal Library to control your board. Only experienced programmers should try registerlevel programming.
If you need to program at the register level in your application, refer to the Register Map for the PCI-DAS1200
Series. This document is available at www.mccdaq.com/registermaps/RegMapPCI-DAS1200-JR.pdf.

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Chapter 1

Introducing the PCI-DAS1200
Overview: PCI-DAS1200 features
This manual explains how to install and use the PCI-DAS1200 board. The PCI-DAS1200 board is amultifunction measurement and control board designed for the PCI bus.
The PCI-DAS1200 provides eight differential or 16 single-ended 12-bit analog inputs, with sample rates of up
to 330 kHz. Input ranges are either bipolar or unipolar. Bipolar input ranges are ±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V, and±1.25V. Unipolar input ranges are 0 to 10V, 0 to 5V, 0 to 2.5V, and 0 to 1.25V. All input ranges are softwareselectable.
The PCI-DAS1200 board has two 12-bit analog output channels. The output ranges are 0 to 10V, 0 to 5V, ±10V
and ±5V.
The PCI-DAS1200 board provides 24-bits of parallel, digital I/O as two 8-bit ports and two 4-bit ports. Eachport can be configured independently as input or output.
The PCI-DAS1200 board contains an 82C54 counter chip, which consists of three 16-bit counters. Clock, gate,
and output signals from two of the three counters are available on a 100-pin I/O connector. The third counter isused internally.

Software features
For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your PCI-DAS1200, refer tothe Quick Start Guide that shipped with your device. The Quick Start Guide is also available in PDF at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf.
Check www.mccdaq.com/download.htm for the latest software version or versions of the software supported
under less commonly used operating systems.

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PCI-DAS1200 block diagram
PCI-DAS1200 functions are illustrated in the block diagram shown here.
Gain and Offset Autocal
Gain and Offset Autocal

Analog In
16 CH S.E.
8 CH DIFF.

Mux
&
Gain

1024 x 12
FIFO

12-Bit, 330KHz

Start EOC

Gains = 1, 2, 4, 8

12-bit, 10 uS

VDAC 012-bit, 10 uS

VDAC 1

DAC0

DAC
Data
Control

INT

Burst/Scan

DAC1

ADC
Pacer

SampleCounter
CTR0

Burst/Scan

EXT PCR
10 MHz

CONTROLLER
FPGA
ADC
Pacer
Control

INT

Scan
&
Burst
Logic

DAC
Control

Decode/Status

Int
Ctl

FIRSTPORTCH(3:0)
FIRSTPORTCL(3:0)

FIRSTPORTCH
FIRSTPORTCL

GATE
CLK
OUT
10 MHzLocal Bus
8

Control

FIRSTPORTB

ADC
Index
Counter
User
CTR 0

INT
Time Base

Digital I/O

FIRSTPORTB(7:0)

CTR1

INT
XTRIG

Bus
TimingFIRSTPORTA

CTR2

CLK1
GATE1
OUT1

Trigger
Control

XTRIG

FIRSTPORTA(7:0)

CLK2
GATE2
OUT2

Control

Control

CTR 2
CTR 1

Boot
EEPROM

PCI
CONTROLLER

BADR1
BADR2
BADR3
BADR4
Interrupt

PCI Bus(5V, 32-bit, 33 MHZ)

Figure 1. PCI-DAS1200 functional block diagram

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PCI-DAS1200 and PCI-DAS1200/JR
block diagramChapter 2

Installing the PCI-DAS1200
What is included with your PCI-DAS1200
As you unpack your board, make sure each of the items shown below is included:

Hardware

PCI-DAS1200 board

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 of
the software you received with your PCI-DAS1200 and information regarding installation of that software.
Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.

Optional components


C100FF-x cable

Signal termination and conditioning accessories
MCC provides signal termination products for use with the PCI-DAS1200. Refer to Field wiring and signal
termination accessories on page 14 for a complete list of compatible accessory products.

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Unpacking the PCI-DAS1200
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the PCI-DAS1200 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

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.

Installing the hardware
The PCI-DAS1200 board is completely plug-and-play. There are no switches or jumpers to set on the board.
Configuration is controlled by your system's BIOS. 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 installingthe software.
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.
If you are using an operating system with support for plug-and-play (such as Windows 2000 or Windows
XP), a dialog box pops up as the system loads indicating that new hardware has been detected. If theinformation file for this board is not already 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 you installed in the previous
section. 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

Allow your computer to warm up for at least 15 minutes before acquiring data with this board. The high speed
components used on the board generates heat, and it takes this amount of time for a board to reach steady state
if it has been powered off for a significant amount of time.

Configuring the hardware
All hardware configuration options on the PCI-DAS1200 are software controlled. You can select some of theconfiguration options using InstaCal, such as the analog input configuration (16 single-ended or eight
differential channels) and the source for the two independent counters. Once selected, any program that uses the
Universal Library will initialize the hardware according to these selections.

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Differential input mode
When all channels are configured for differential input mode, eight analog input channels are available. In thismode, the input signal is measured with respect to the low input. The input signal is delivered through threewires:
The wire carrying the signal to be measured connects to CH# IN HI.
The wire carrying the reference signal connects to CH# IN LO.
The third wire is connected to LLGND.

Differential input mode is the preferred configuration for applications in noisy environments, or when the signal
source is referenced to a potential other than PC ground.

Single-ended input mode
When all channels are configured for single-ended input mode, 16 analog input channels are available. In thismode, the input signal is referenced to the board’s signal ground (LLGND). The input signal is delivered
through two wires:

The wire carrying the signal to be measured connects to CH# IN HI.
The second wire is connected to LLGND.

Connecting the board for I/O operations
Connectors, cables – main I/O connector
The table below lists the board connectors, applicable cables and compatible accessory boards.
Board connectors, cables, accessory equipment
Connector typeCompatible cableCompatible accessory products(with the C100FF-x cable)

100-pin high density
C100FF-x, unshielded ribbon cable. x = length in feet
ISO-Rack16/P
ISO-DA02/P
CIO-ERB08*
CIO-ERB24*
CIO-SERB24*
SSR-RACK08*
SSR-RACK24*
BNC-16SE
BNC-16DI
CIO-MINI50 (2 required)
CIO-TERM100 (1 required)
SCB-50 (1 required)* These devices require the DADP-5037 PCI-DAS to 37-pin SSR and ERB adapter board.
The CIO-ERB08 device also requires the TN-MC78M05CT voltage regulator.

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Pin out – main I/O connector
8-channel differential mode pin out
Signal NamePC GND
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
A/D Int. Pacer Output
N/C
N/C
PC -12VPC GND
PC +12VPC GNDN/COUT 5GATE 5
CLK 5
N/C
N/C
OUT 6
GATE 6
CLK 6
N/C
N/C
10 MHz OUT
N/C
N/C
FIRSTPORTC Bit 7
FIRSTPORTC Bit 6
FIRSTPORTC Bit 5
FIRSTPORTC Bit 4
FIRSTPORTC Bit 3
FIRSTPORTC Bit 2
FIRSTPORTC Bit 1
FIRSTPORTC Bit 0
FIRSTPORTB Bit 7
FIRSTPORTB Bit 6
FIRSTPORTB Bit 5
FIRSTPORTB Bit 4
FIRSTPORTB Bit 3
FIRSTPORTB Bit 2
FIRSTPORTB Bit 1
FIRSTPORTB Bit 0
FIRSTPORTA Bit 7
FIRSTPORTA Bit 6
FIRSTPORTA Bit 5
FIRSTPORTA Bit 4
FIRSTPORTA Bit 3
FIRSTPORTA Bit 2
FIRSTPORTA Bit 1
FIRSTPORTA Bit 0

Pin
100
99
98
97
96
95
94
93
92
91
90
89
88
87
86
85
84
83
82
81
80
79
78
77
76
75
74
73
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51

PCI slot

Pin
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

↓

12

Signal NamePC GND
N/C
PC +5V
N/C
N/C
A/D External Trigger
N/C
N/C
A/D External Pacer
OUT 4
GATE 4CLK 4
D/A OUT 1
D/A GND 1
D/A OUT 0
D/A GND 0
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
LLGND
CH7 IN LO
CH7 IN HI
CH6 IN LO
CH6 IN HI
CH5 IN LO
CH5 IN HI
CH4 IN LO
CH4 IN HI
CH3 IN LO
CH3 IN HI
CH2 IN LO
CH2 IN HI
CH1 IN LO
CH1 IN HI
CH0 IN LO
CH0 IN HI
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16-channel single-ended mode pin out
Signal NamePC GND
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
A/D Internal Pacer Output
N/C
N/C
PC -12VPC GND
PC +12VPC GNDN/COUT 5GATE 5
CLK 5
N/C
N/C
OUT 6
GATE 6
CLK 6
N/C
N/C
10 MHz OUT
N/C
N/C
FIRSTPORTC Bit 7
FIRSTPORTC Bit 6
FIRSTPORTC Bit 5
FIRSTPORTC Bit 4
FIRSTPORTC Bit 3
FIRSTPORTC Bit 2
FIRSTPORTC Bit 1
FIRSTPORTC Bit 0
FIRSTPORTB Bit 7
FIRSTPORTB Bit 6
FIRSTPORTB Bit 5
FIRSTPORTB Bit 4
FIRSTPORTB Bit 3
FIRSTPORTB Bit 2
FIRSTPORTB Bit 1
FIRSTPORTB Bit 0
FIRSTPORTA Bit 7
FIRSTPORTA Bit 6
FIRSTPORTA Bit 5
FIRSTPORTA Bit 4
FIRSTPORTA Bit 3
FIRSTPORTA Bit 2
FIRSTPORTA Bit 1
FIRSTPORTA Bit 0

Pin
100
99
98
97
96
95
94
93
92
91
90
89
88
87
86
85
84
83
82
81
80
79
78
77
76
75
74
73
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
PCI slot

↓

Pin
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Signal NamePC GND
N/C
PC +5V
N/C
N/C
A/D External Trigger
N/C
N/C
A/D External Pacer
OUT 4
GATE 4CLK 4
D/A OUT 1
D/A GND 1
D/A OUT 0
D/A GND 0
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
Analog GND
CH15 IN
CH7 IN
CH14 IN
CH6 IN
CH13 IN
CH5 IN
CH12 IN
CH4 IN
CH11 IN
CH3 IN
CH10 IN
CH2 IN
CH9 IN
CH1 IN
CH8 IN
CH0 IN
Analog GND

All I/O signals are brought through a 100-pin high-density connector. You can use a C100FF-x to connect fieldsignals to the board (Figure 2). This cable has a pair of 50-pin ribbon cables joined at one end to a 100-pin
connector. The first 50-pin cable (pins 1-50) carries the analog signals. The second 50-pin cable (pins 51-100)
carries the digital signals. The 100-pin connector mates with the PCI-DAS1200 connector. The two 50-pin
ribbon cables are terminated with standard 50-pin header connectors.
Information on signal connections
General information regarding signal connection and configuration is available in the Guide to Signal
Connections. This document is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf).

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Cable is labeled“Pins 1-50”.

50

49

50

1

2

Key

100

The red stripe
identifies pin # 1
99 100

1

51

Key

Cable is labeled“Pins 51-100”.

51

52

The red stripe
identifies pin # 51

Figure 2. C100FF-x cable

Field wiring and signal termination accessories
The table below lists the MCC screw terminal and signal conditioning boards that are compatible with the PCIDAS1200.
Screw terminal and
BNC adapters

http://www.mccdaq.com/products/accessories.aspx

SCB-50
CIO-MINI50
BNC-16SE
BNC-16DI

50-conductor, shielded signal connection box.
50-pin universal screw terminal accessory.
16-channel single-ended BNC connector box.
Eight-channel differential BNC connector box.
http://www.mccdaq.com/products/signal_conditioning.aspx

Signal conditioning

ISO-RACK16/P
16-channel isolation module mounting rack.
ISO-DA02/P
Two-channel 5B module rack.
SSR-RACK24*
24-position solid state relay rack.
SSR-RACK08*
Eight-channel solid state relay rack.
CIO-ERB24*
24-channel electromechanical relay accessory for digital I/O boards.
CIO-ERB08*
Eight-channel electromechanical relay accessory for digital I/O boards.
* These devices require the DADP-5037 PCI-DAS to 37-pin SSR and ERB adapter board.

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Calibrating the board
Calibrate the board using InstaCal after the board has fully warmed up. The recommended warm-up time is
15 minutes. For best results, calibrate the board immediately before making critical measurements. The highresolution analog components on the board are sensitive to temperature. Pre-measurement calibration ensuresthat your board is operating at optimum calibration values.

Calibration theory
The PCI-DAS1200 is shipped fully calibrated from the factory. Calibration coefficients are stored in nvRAM.
When using the Universal Library at run time, these calibration factors are loaded into system memory andautomatically retrieved each time you specify a different DAC/ADC range.
The analog input circuits are calibrated for offset and gain (Figure 3).
Offset calibration for the analog input is performed directly on the input amplifier (PGIA) with coarse andfine trim DACs acting on the amplifier.
For input gain calibration, a precision calibration reference is used with coarse and fine trim DACs acting
on the ADC.
Analog In

Trim DAC
CoarseVariable
Gain

PGIA

A/D

Pre-Gain
OffsetTrim DAC
Fine
Figure 3. Analog input circuit calibration diagram

The analog output circuits are calibrated for both gain and offset (Figure 4). This circuit is duplicated for both
DAC0 and DAC1.


Offset adjustments for the analog output are made in the output buffer section. The tuning range of thisadjustment allows for max DAC and output buffer offsets.
Gain calibration of the analog outputs are performed via DAC reference adjustments.
Analog Out

D/A
Ref

Trim DAC
CoarseGain
AdjustTrim DAC

OffsetAdjustTrim DAC
Fine

Figure 4. Analog output circuit calibration diagram

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Specifications
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
Resolution
Number of channels
Input ranges

7800
12 bits
8 differential or 16 single-ended, software selectable
Bipolar:±10 V, ±5 V, ±2.5 V, ±1.25 V
Unipolar:0 to 10 V, 0 to 5 V, 0 to 2.5 V, 0 to 1.25 V
Software selectable
Programmable: internal counter or external source (A/D External Pacer) or
software polled
Software selectable option, burst rate = 3 µs
External digital: A/D External Trigger
External digital: Software enabled, rising edge, hardware trigger
Pre-trigger:
Unlimited pre- and post-trigger samples. Total # ofsamples must be > 512.
From 1024 sample FIFO via REPINSW, interrupt or software polled
3 µs
330 kHz min±1.5 LSB±0.75 LSB
±0.5 LSB typ, ±1.5 LSB max± 0.02% of reading max
12 bits±6 ppm/°C±1 ppm/°C
±10 V
70 dB
200 nA
10 MOhm, min±35 V
Rate = 1-330 KHz, average % ± 2 bins, average % ±1 bin, average # bins All ranges:
100% / 100% / 3 bins

A/D pacing
Burst mode
A/D trigger sources
A/D triggering modes

Data transfer
A/D conversion timeThroughput
Relative accuracy
Differential linearity error
Integral linearity error
Gain error (relative to calibration reference)
No missing codes guaranteed
Gain drift (A/D specs)
Zero drift (A/D specs)
Common mode range
CMRR @ 60 Hz
Input leakage current
Input impedance
Absolute maximum input voltage
Noise distribution:

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Analog output
Table 2. Analog output specifications
Parameter

Specification

D/A type
Resolution
Number of channels
Output ranges

AD7847AR
12 bits
2±10 V, ±5 V, 0 to 5 V, 0 to 10 V
Each channel independently programmable.
Software
Programmed I/O±600 µV max, all ranges (calibrated)±0.02% FSR max (calibrated)±1 LSB max±1 LSB max
12 bits±2 ppm/°C max±5 ppm/°C max±5 ppm/°C max
PC dependent
4 µs typ7 V/µS±5 mA min
25 mA indefinite
DC
0.1 Ohms max
Power up and reset, all DAC's cleared to 0 volts, ±200 mV

D/A pacing
Data transfer
Offset error
Gain error
Differential nonlinearity
Integral nonlinearity
Monotonicity
D/A gain drift
D/A bipolar offset drift
D/A unipolar offset drift
Throughput
Settling time (to .01% of 10 V step)Slew rate
Current drive
Output short-circuit duration
Output coupling
Amp output impedance
Miscellaneous

Digital input/output
Table 3. DIO specifications
Parameter

Specification

Digital type
Configuration
Number of I/O
Output highOutput low
Input highInput low
Power-up / reset state
Interrupts
Interrupt enable
Interrupt sources

82C55A
2 banks of 8, 2 banks of 4, programmable by bank as input or output
24 (FIRSTPORTA 0 through FIRSTPORTC 7)
3.0 volts @ -2.5 mA min
0.4 volts @ 2.5 mA max
2.0 volts min, Vcc+0.5 volts absolute max
0.8 volts max, GND-0.5 volts absolute min
Input mode (high impedance)
INTA# - mapped to IRQn via PCI BIOS at boot-time
Programmable
Residual counter, End-of-channel-scan, AD-FIFO-not-empty,
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CounterTable 4. Counter specifications
Parameter

Specification

Counter type
Configuration
82C54A:Counter 0 - ADC residual sample
counter.

82C54
Two 82C54 devices. 3 down counters per 82C54, 16 bits each

Counter 1 - ADC pacer lower
divider Source: 10 MHz oscillator
 Gate: tied to counter 2 gate, programmable source.
 Output: chained to counter 2 clock.

Counter 2 - ADC pacer upperdivider Source: counter 1 output.
 Gate: Tied to counter 1 gate, programmable source.
 Output: ADC pacer clock (if software selected), available at user connector.

82C54B:Counter 0 - pretrigger mode
Counter 0 - user counter 4 (whenin non-pretrigger mode)
Counter 1 - user counter 5Counter 2 - user counter 6
Clock input frequency
High pulse width (clock input)
Low pulse width (clock input)
Gate width highGate width low
Input low voltage
Input high voltage
Output low voltage
Output high voltage

 Source: ADC Clock.
 Gate: Internal programmable source.
 Output: End-of-Acquisition interrupt.

 Source: ADC clock Gate: external trigger
 Output: End-of-Acquisition interrupt
 Source: User input at 100-pin connector (CLK4) or internal 10 MHz (software
selectable)
 Gate: user input at 100-pin connector (GATE4)
 Output: available at 100-pin connector (OUT4)
 Source: user input at 100-pin connector (CLK5)
 Gate: user input at 100-pin connector (GATE5)
 Output: available at 100-pin connector (OUT5)
 Source: user input at 100-pin connector (CLK6)
 Gate: user input at 100-pin connector (GATE6)
 Output: available at 100-pin connector (OUT6)
10 MHz max
30 ns min
50 ns min
50 ns min
50 ns min
0.8 V max
2.0 V min
0.4 V max
3.0 V minPower consumption
Table 5. Power consumption specifications
Parameter

Specification+5 V operating(A/D converting to FIFO)

0.8 A typical, 1.0 A max

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Environmental
Table 6. Environmental specifications
Parameter

Specification

Operating temperature range
Storage temperature range
Humidity

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

Main connector and pin out
Table 7. I/O connector specifications
Connector typeCompatible cableCompatible accessory products(with the C100FF-x cable)

100-pin high density
C100FF-x, unshielded ribbon cable. x = length in feet
ISO-Rack16/P
ISO-DA02/P
CIO-ERB08 (DADP-5037 adaptor and TN-MC78M05CT voltage regulator
required *)CIO-ERB24 (DADP-5037 adaptor required)
CIO-SERB24 (DADP-5037 adaptor required)
SSR-RACK08 (DADP-5037 adaptor required *)SSR-RACK24 (DADP-5037 adaptor required *)BNC-16SE
BNC-16DI
CIO-MINI50 (2 required)
CIO-TERM100 (1 required)
SCB-50 (1 required)* Details on the DADP-5037 adaptor board are available on our web site atwww.mccdaq.com/products/cables-adapters.aspx.

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8-channel differential mode pin out
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50

Signal Name
LLGND
CH0 IN HI
CH0 IN LO
CH1 IN HI
CH1 IN LO
CH2 IN HI
CH2 IN LO
CH3 IN HI
CH3 IN LO
CH4 IN HI
CH4 IN LO
CH5 IN HI
CH5 IN LO
CH6 IN HI
CH6 IN LO
CH7 IN HI
CH7 IN LO
LLGND
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
D/A GND 0
D/A OUT 0
D/A GND 1
D/A OUT 1
CTR4 CLK
CTR4 GATECTR4 OUT
A/D EXTERNAL PACER
N/C
N/C
A/D EXTERNAL TRIGGER IN
N/C
N/C
PC +5V
N/C
GND

Pin
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100

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Signal Name
FIRSTPORTA Bit 0
FIRSTPORTA Bit 1
FIRSTPORTA Bit 2
FIRSTPORTA Bit 3
FIRSTPORTA Bit 4
FIRSTPORTA Bit 5
FIRSTPORTA Bit 6
FIRSTPORTA Bit 7
FIRSTPORTB Bit 0
FIRSTPORTB Bit 1
FIRSTPORTB Bit 2
FIRSTPORTB Bit 3
FIRSTPORTB Bit 4
FIRSTPORTB Bit 5
FIRSTPORTB Bit 6
FIRSTPORTB Bit 7
FIRSTPORTC Bit 0
FIRSTPORTC Bit 1
FIRSTPORTC Bit 2
FIRSTPORTC Bit 3
FIRSTPORTC Bit 4
FIRSTPORTC Bit 5
FIRSTPORTC Bit 6
FIRSTPORTC Bit 7
N/C
N/C
10 MHz OUT
N/C
N/C
CTR6 CLKCTR6 GATECTR6 OUT
N/C
N/C
CTR5 CLK
CTR5 GATE
CTR5 OUT
N/C
GND
+12V
GND
-12V
N/C
N/C
A/D INTERNAL PACER OUTPUT
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
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16-channel single-ended mode pin out
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50

Signal Name
LLGND
CH0 IN
CH8 IN
CH1 IN
CH9 INCH2 IN
CH10 IN
CH3 IN
CH11 IN
CH4 IN
CH12 IN
CH5 IN
CH13 IN
CH6 IN
CH14 IN
CH7 IN
CH15 IN
LLGND
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
D/A GND 0
D/A OUT 0
D/A GND 1
D/A OUT 1
CTR4 CLK
CTR4 GATECTR4 OUT
A/D EXTERNAL PACER
N/C
N/C
A/D EXTERNAL TRIGGER IN
N/C
N/C
PC +5V
N/C
GND

Pin
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100

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Signal Name
FIRSTPORTA Bit 0
FIRSTPORTA Bit 1
FIRSTPORTA Bit 2
FIRSTPORTA Bit 3
FIRSTPORTA Bit 4
FIRSTPORTA Bit 5
FIRSTPORTA Bit 6
FIRSTPORTA Bit 7
FIRSTPORTB Bit 0
FIRSTPORTB Bit 1
FIRSTPORTB Bit 2
FIRSTPORTB Bit 3
FIRSTPORTB Bit 4
FIRSTPORTB Bit 5
FIRSTPORTB Bit 6
FIRSTPORTB Bit 7
FIRSTPORTC Bit 0
FIRSTPORTC Bit 1
FIRSTPORTC Bit 2
FIRSTPORTC Bit 3
FIRSTPORTC Bit 4
FIRSTPORTC Bit 5
FIRSTPORTC Bit 6
FIRSTPORTC Bit 7
N/C
N/C
10 MHz OUT
N/C
N/C
CTR6 CLKCTR6 GATECTR6 OUT
N/C
N/C
CTR5 CLK
CTR5 GATE
CTR5 OUT
N/C
GND
+12V
GND
-12V
N/C
N/C
A/D INTERNAL PACER OUTPUT
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
GND

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USA

Information technology equipment.

Measurement Computing Corporation declares under sole responsibility that the product

PCI-DAS1200
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


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 was
conducted 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.

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