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PCI-DAS6013 and
PCI-DAS6014
Analog and Digital I/O
User's Guide

Document Revision 7, October, 2023
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3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 PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 ............................................................................... 7
Overview: PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 features ...................................................................................... 7
Software features ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 2

Installing the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 ................................................................................... 8
What comes with your PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 shipment? ............................................................... 8
Hardware .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Additional documentation ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Optional components ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

Unpacking the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 ............................................................................................. 9
Installing the software ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Installing the hardware ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Configuring the hardware ................................................................................................................................. 10
Differential input mode ....................................................................................................................................................10Single-ended input mode .................................................................................................................................................10
Non-referenced single-ended input mode ........................................................................................................................10

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 .................................................................................................................................15
Chapter 3

Functional Details ...............................................................................................................................16
Basic architecture ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Auxiliary input & output interface ...................................................................................................................................16

DAQ signal timing............................................................................................................................................ 19
SCANCLK signal ............................................................................................................................................................19
A/D START TRIGGER signal ........................................................................................................................................19
A/D STOP TRIGGER signal ...........................................................................................................................................20
STARTSCAN signal........................................................................................................................................................21
SSH signal .......................................................................................................................................................................21
A/D CONVERT signal ....................................................................................................................................................22
A/D PACER GATE signal...............................................................................................................................................22
A/D EXTERNAL TIMEBASE signal .............................................................................................................................22
A/D STOP signal .............................................................................................................................................................23

Waveform generation timing signals (PCI-DAS6014 only) ............................................................................. 23
D/A START TRIGGER signal ........................................................................................................................................23
D/A CONVERT signal ....................................................................................................................................................24
D/A EXTERNAL TIMEBASE signal .............................................................................................................................25

General-purpose counter signal timing ............................................................................................................. 25
CTR1 CLK signal ............................................................................................................................................................25
CTR1 GATE signal .........................................................................................................................................................26
CTR1 OUT signal ............................................................................................................................................................26
CTR2 CLK signal ............................................................................................................................................................26
CTR2 GATE signal .........................................................................................................................................................27
CTR2 OUT signal ............................................................................................................................................................27

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Chapter 4

Calibrating the Board ..........................................................................................................................28
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
Calibration theory ............................................................................................................................................. 28
Chapter 5

Specifications ......................................................................................................................................30
Analog input ..................................................................................................................................................... 30
Accuracy ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
System throughput ...........................................................................................................................................................31
Settling time .....................................................................................................................................................................31
Parametrics ......................................................................................................................................................................32
Noise performance ...........................................................................................................................................................32

Analog output (PCI-DAS6014 only) ................................................................................................................ 32
Analog output pacing and triggering ................................................................................................................................33

Analog input / output calibration ...................................................................................................................... 33
Digital input / output......................................................................................................................................... 34
Interrupts........................................................................................................................................................... 34
Counters............................................................................................................................................................ 35
Configurable AUXIN<5:0>, AUXOUT<2:0> external trigger/clocks ............................................................. 36
Power consumption .......................................................................................................................................... 37
Environmental .................................................................................................................................................. 37
Mechanical ....................................................................................................................................................... 37
Main connector and pin out .............................................................................................................................. 37
8-channel differential mode pin out .................................................................................................................................38
16-channel single-ended mode pin out.............................................................................................................................39

Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................................................405

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-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 so that you
get the most out analog input, analog output 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 that can also help you get the most out of these boards.

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
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), or
search 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 STC Register Map for the PCIDAS6000 Series. This document is available at www.mccdaq.com/registermaps/RegMapSTC6000.pdf.

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Chapter 1

Introducing the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014
Overview: PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 features
This manual explains how to install and use the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 analog and digital I/Oboards.
These boards differ in that the PCI-DAS6014 has two digital-to-analog outputs, while the PCI-DAS6013 has no
digital-to-analog outputs.
Both boards provide up to 16 analog inputs. Each input can be individually configured as single-ended ordifferential. The analog inputs have 16-bit resolution.
The boards' input ranges are bipolar-only. They have four ranges of ±10V, ±5V, ±500mV, and ±50mV. The
ranges are software-selectable.
The boards provide nine user-configurable trigger/clock/gate pins. They are available at a 100-pin I/O
connector. Six are configurable as inputs and three are configurable as outputs.
Interrupts can be generated by up to seven ADC sources on both boards, and by up to four DAC sources on the
PCI-DAS6014.
Each 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 the 100-pin I/O connector. The third counter is usedinternally.

Software features
For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your PCI-DAS6013 and PCIDAS6014, refer to the 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.

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Chapter 2

Installing the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014
What comes with your PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 shipment?
The following items are shipped with the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014.

Hardware▪

PCI-DAS6013 or PCI-DAS6014 board

PCI-DAS6014

PCI-DAS6013

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-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 and information regarding installation ofthat software. Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.

Optional components
If you ordered any of the following products with your board, they should be included with your shipment.
▪

CablesC100HD50-x▪

C100MMS-x

Signal termination and conditioning accessories
MCC provides signal termination products for use with the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014. Refer to the"Field wiring, signal termination and conditioning" section on page 15 for a complete list of compatible
accessory products.
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Unpacking the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 from its packaging, ground yourself using awrist strap or by 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.

Installing the hardware
The PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 boards are 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 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.

Allow your computer to warm up for at least 15 minutes before acquiring data with these boards. The highspeed components used on these boards generate heat and it takes this amount of time for a board to reachsteady state if it has been powered off for a significant amount of time.

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Configuring the hardware
All hardware configuration options on the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 are software controlled. You canselect some of the configuration options using InstaCal, such as digital channel configuration (input or output).
Once selected, any program that uses the Universal Library initializes the hardware according to theseselections.
Following is an overview of the available hardware configuration options for this board. There is additional
general information regarding analog signal connection and configuration in the Guide to Signal Connections(available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf).

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 other wire is connected to LLGND.

Non-referenced single-ended input modeThis mode is a compromise between differential and single-ended modes. It offers some of the advantages ofeach mode. With non-referenced single-ended mode, you can still get noise rejection, but not the limited
number of channels resulting from a fully differential configuration. A possible downside is that the externalreference input must be the same for every channel. It is equivalent to configuring the inputs for differential
mode, tying all of the low inputs together, and using that node as the reference input.
When configured for non-referenced single-ended input mode, 16 analog input channels are available. In thismode, each input signal is referenced to a common reference signal (AISENSE), and not to the board’s ground.
The input signal is delivered through three wires:▪
▪
▪

The wire carrying the signal to measure connects to CH# IN HI.
The wire carrying the reference signal connects to AISENSE.
The third wire is connected to LLGND.

This mode is useful when the application calls for differential input mode, but the limitation on channel countprevents it.

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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 products for the PCIDAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014.
Board connectors, cables, and accessory equipment
Connector typeCompatible cables
Compatible accessory products(with the C100HD50-x cable)

Compatible accessory products(with the C100MMS-x cable)

Shielded, SCSI 100-pin D-type
C100HD50-x unshielded ribbon cable. x = 3 or 6 feet. (see Figure 1)
C100MMS-x cable shielded round cable. x = 1, 2, or 3 meters (see Figure 2)
ISO-RACK16/P
ISO-DA02/P (PCI-DA6014 only)
BNC-16SE
BNC-16DI
CIO-MINI50
CIO-TERM100
SCB-50
SCB-100

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Pin out – main I/O
connector

8-channel differential mode

* Not available on the
PCI-DAS6013

Installing the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014

Signal NameGND
CTR2 OUT
CTR2 GATECTR2 CLK
GND
CTR1 OUT
CTR1 GATE
CTR1 CLK
DIO7
DIO6
DIO5
DIO4
DIO3
DIO2
DIO1
DIO0
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
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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
n/c
n/c

Pin
100
99
98
97
96
95
94
93
92
91
90
89
88
87
86
85
84
83
82
81
80
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77
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64
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62
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60
59
58
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Signal NameGND
AUXIN5 / A/D PACER GATEAUXIN4 / D/A START TRIGGER
AUXIN3 / D/A UPDATEAUXIN2 / A/D STOP TRIGGER
AUXIN1 / A/D START TRIGGER
n/c
AUXIN0 / A/D CONVERTAUXOUT2 / SCANCLKAUXOUT1 / A/D PACER OUT
AUXOUT0 / D/A PACER OUT
PC +5 VD/A OUT1*
D/A GND*
D/A OUT 0*
AISENSE
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-endedmode* Not available on the
PCI-DAS6013

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Signal NameGND
CTR2 OUT
CTR2 GATECTR2 CLK
GND
CTR1 OUT
CTR1 GATE
CTR1 CLK
DIO7
DIO6
DIO5
DIO4
DIO3
DIO2
DIO1
DIO0
n/c
n/c
n/c
n/c
n/c
n/c
n/c
n/c
n/c
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Pin
100
99
98
97
96
95
94
93
92
91
90
89
88
87
86
85
84
83
82
81
80
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Pin
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Signal NameGND
AUXIN5 / A/D PACER GATEAUXIN4 / D/A START TRIGGER
AUXIN3 / D/A UPDATEAUXIN2 / A/D STOP TRIGGER
AUXIN1 / A/D START TRIGGER
n/c
AUXIN0 / A/D CONVERTAUXOUT2 / SCANCLKAUXOUT1 / A/D PACER OUT
AUXOUT0 / D/A PACER OUT
PC +5 VD/A OUT1*
D/A GND*
D/A OUT 0*
AISENSE
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
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 INLLGND

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Pins 1-50 are on the long sideof the “D” connector.

50

Strain relief isstamped “Pins 1-50”.

49

50

1

2

100

Key

The red stripe
identifies pin # 1
99 100

1

51

Key

Pins 51-100 are on
the short side of
the “D” connector.

51

Strain relief is
Stamped “Pins 51-100”.

52

The red stripe
identifies pin # 51

Figure 1. C100HD50-x cable

50

100

50

100

1

51

1

51

Figure 2. C100MMS-x cable

Details on these cables are available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/products/accessories.aspx.

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Field wiring and signal termination
The following Measurement Computing accessory boards can be used with the PCI-DAS6013 and PCIDAS6014:
Screw terminal boards and BNC adapters:

Use with the C100HD50-x cable:▪
▪
▪

CIO-MINI50 – 50-pin universal screw terminal accessory.
CIO-TERM100 – 16x4 screw terminal.
SCB-50 – 50 conductor, shielded signal connection/screw terminal box provides two independent 50-pin
connections.

Use with the C100MMS-x cable:▪

SCB-100 – 100 conductor, shielded signal connection/screw terminal box provides two independent 50-pin
connections.

BNC connector boxes:▪
▪

BNC-16SE – 16-channel single-ended BNC connector box.
BNC-16DI – Eight-channel differential BNC connector box.

Details on these products are available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/products/screw_terminal_bnc.aspx.
ISO-5B module racks:▪
▪

ISO-RACK16/P – 16-channel isolation module mounting rack.
ISO-DA02/P (PCI-DA6014 only) – Two-channel, 5B module rack.

Details on these products are available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/products/signal_conditioning.aspx.

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Functional Details
Basic architecture
Figure 3 on page 18 shows a simplified block diagram of the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014. These boards
provide all of the functional elements shown in the figure.
The System Timing and Control (STC) is the logical center for all DAQ, DIO, and DAC (if applicable)
operations. It communicates over two major busses: a local bus and a memory bus.
The local bus carries digital I/O data and software commands from the PCI Bus Master. There are two Direct
Memory Access (DMA) channels provided for data transfers to the PC.
Primarily, the memory bus carries A/D and D/A (PCI-DAS6014 only) related data and commands. There arethree buffer memories provided on the memory bus:▪
▪
▪

The queue buffer (8K configuration memory) stores programmed channel numbers, gains, and offsets.
The ADC buffer (8K FIFO [First In, First Out]) temporarily stores scanned and converted analog inputs.
The DAC 16K buffer stores data to be output as analog waveforms (this buffer function only applies to the
PCI-DAS6014).

Auxiliary input & output interface
Each board's 100-pin I/O connector provides six software-selectable inputs, and three software-selectable
outputs. The signals are user-configurable clocks, triggers and gates.
Refer to the "DAQ signal timing" section on page 19 for more explanation of these signals and their timing
requirements.
The following table lists all of the possible and the default signals you use on the nine pins. D/A signals pertain
only to the PCI-DAS6014.

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Auxiliary I/O Signals
I/O Type

Signal Name

Function

AUXIN<5:0> sources(software selectable)

A/D CONVERT
A/D EXT. TIMEBASE IN
A/D START TRIGGER
A/D STOP TRIGGER
A/D PACER GATE
D/A START TRIGGER
D/A UPDATE
D/A EXT. TIMEBASE IN
STARTSCAN

External ADC convert strobe (default)
External ADC pacer time base
ADC Start Trigger (default)
ADC Stop Trigger (default)
External ADC gate (default)
DAC trigger/gate (default) (PCI-DAS6014 only)
DAC update strobe (default) (PCI-DAS6014 only)
External DAC pacer time base (PCI-DAS6014 only)
A pulse indicating the start of conversion.

SSH
A/D STOPAn active signal that negates at the start of the lastconversion in a scan.
Indicates end of an acquisition sequence

A/D CONVERTADC convert pulse (default)

SCANCLK

Delayed version of ADC convert (default)

CTR1 CLK

CTR1 clock source

D/A UPDATE

D/A update pulse (default) (PCI-DAS6014 only)

CTR2 CLK

CTR2 clock source

A/D START TRIGGERADC Start Trigger Out

A/D STOP TRIGGERADC Stop Trigger Out

D/A START TRIGGERDAC Start Trigger Out

AUXIN0:
AUXIN1:
AUXIN2:
AUXIN3:
AUXIN4:
AUXIN5:
AUXOUT0:
AUXOUT1:
AUXOUT2:

A/D CONVERT
A/D START TRIGGER
A/D STOP TRIGGER
D/A UPDATE (PCI-DAS6014 only)
D/A START TRIGGER (PCI-DAS6014 only)
A/D PACER GATE
D/A UPDATE (PCI-DAS6014 only)
A/D CONVERTSCANCLKAUXOUT<2:0> sources(software selectable)

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HOLDINGREGISTER

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

Mux
&
Gain

16-Bit
ADC

16

D

Queue
Buffer(8K)

Q

ADC
Buffer(8K)

DAC
Buffer
(16K)

EOC

DAC0
12 BITS(PCI-DAS6014 ONLY)MEMORY BUS

DAC1
12 BITS
40 MHzSTC
A/D CONVERT

100-pin I/O Connector

A/D START TRIGGER

SYSTEM

A/D PACER GATETIMINGA/D PACER OUTSCANCLK&

D/A START TRIGGERCONTROL

D/A UPDATE
D/A PACER OUT

DIO (7:0 )DIO
8 BITS

EXT CTR1 CLK
CTR1 CLK
CTR1 GATE
CTR1 OUT
CTR2 GATECTR2 OUTUSER
COUNTER
1

LOCAL BUS

82C54

Control
USER
COUNTER
2

Boot
EEPROM

PCI BUS (5V, 32-BIT, 33 MHZ)

Figure 3. Block diagram – PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014

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DAQ signal timing
The DAQ timing signals are:
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪

SCANCLK
A/D START TRIGGER
A/D STOP TRIGGER
STARTSCAN
SSH
A/D CONVERT
A/D PACER GATE
A/D EXTERNAL TIMEBASEA/D STOPSCANCLK signal
SCANCLK is an output signal that may be used for switching external multiplexers. It is a 400 ns wide pulsethat follows the CONVERT signal after a 50 ns delay. This is adequate time for the analog input signal to beacquired so that the next signal may be switched in. The polarity of the SCANCLK signal is programmable. The
default output pin for the SCANCLK signal is AUXOUT2, but any of the AUXOUT pins may be programmed
as a SCANCLK output.
CONVERT

SCANCLKtd

tw

td = 50 ns

tw = 400 ns

Figure 4. SCANCLK signal timing

A/D START TRIGGER signal
Use the A/D START TRIGGER signal for conventional triggering (when you only need to acquire data after a
trigger event). Figure 5 shows the A/D START TRIGGER signal timing for a conventionally triggeredacquisition.

A/D Start Trigger
Start Scan
ConvertScan Counter

4

3

2

1

0

Figure 5. A/D START TRIGGER — Data acquisition example for conventional triggering

The A/D START TRIGGER source is programmable and may be set to any of the AUXIN inputs. The polarityof this signal is also programmable to trigger acquisitions on either the positive or negative edge.
The A/D START TRIGGER signal is also available as an output and can be programmed to appear at any of the
AUXOUT outputs. See Figure 6 and Figure 7 for A/D START TRIGGER input and output timing
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twRising Edge Polarity
Falling Edge Polarity

tw = 37.5 ns minimum
Figure 6. A/D START TRIGGER input signal timingtw

tw = 50 ns
Figure 7. A/D START TRIGGER output signal timing

The A/D START TRIGGER signal is also used to initiate pre-triggered DAQ operations (when you need toacquire data just before a trigger event). In most pre-triggered applications, the A/D START TRIGGER signal
is generated by a software trigger. The use of A/D START TRIGGER and A/D STOP TRIGGER in pretriggered DAQ applications is explained next.

A/D STOP TRIGGER signal
Pre-triggered data acquisition continually acquires data into a circular buffer until a specified number ofsamples have been collected after the trigger event. Figure 8 illustrates a typical pre-triggered DAQ sequence.

A/D Start Trigger
A/D Stop Trigger

Don't care

Start Scan
ConvertScan Counter 3

2

1

0

3

2

1

0

3

2

1

Figure 8. A/D STOP TRIGGER — Pre-triggered data acquisition example

The A/D STOP TRIGGER signal signifies when the circular buffer should stop and when the specified numberof post trigger samples should be acquired. It is available as an output and an input. By default, it is available at
AUXIN2 as an input but may be programmed for access at any of the AUXIN pins. It may be programmed foraccess at any of the AUXOUT pins as an output.
When using the A/D STOP TRIGGER signal as an input, the polarity may be configured for either rising or
falling edge. The selected edge of the A/D STOP TRIGGER signal initiates the post-triggered phase of a pretriggered acquisition sequence.
As an output, the A/D STOP TRIGGER signal indicates the event separating the pre-trigger data from the posttrigger data. The output is an active high pulse with a pulse width of 50 ns. Figure 9 and Figure 10 show the
input and output timing requirements for the A/D STOP TRIGGER signal.

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twRising Edge Polarity
Falling Edge Polarity

tw = 37.5 ns minimum

Figure 9. A/D STOP TRIGGER input signal timingtw

tw = 50 ns
Figure 10. A/D STOP TRIGGER output signal timing

STARTSCAN signal
The STARTSCAN output signal indicates when a scan of channels has been initiated. You can program thissignal to be available at any of the AUXOUT pins. The STARTSCAN output signal is a 50 ns wide pulse theleading edge of which indicates the start of a channel scan.
twtw = 50 ns

Figure 11. STARTSCAN start of scan timing

SSH signal
The SSH signal can be used as a control signal for external sample/hold circuits. The SSH signal is a
programmable polarity pulse that is asserted throughout a channel scan. The state of this signal changes after thestart of the last conversion in the scan. The SSH signal may be routed via software selection to any of the
AUXOUT pins. Figure 12 shows the timing for the SSH signal.

Start Pulse
CONVERT

SSH
toff = 10 ns minimum

Figure 12. SSH signal timing

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A/D CONVERT signal
The A/D CONVERT signal indicates the start of an A/D conversion. It is available through software selection
as an input to any of the AUXIN pins (defaulting to AUXIN0) and as an output to any of the AUXOUT pins.
When used as an input, the polarity is software selectable. The A/D CONVERT signal starts an acquisition on
the selected edge. The convert pulses must be separated by a minimum of 5 µs to remain within the 200 kS/s
conversion rate specification.
Refer back to Figure 5 on page 19 and Figure 8 on page 20 for the relationship of A/D CONVERT to the DAQ
sequence. Figure 13 and Figure 14 show the input and output pulse width requirements for the A/D CONVERT
signal.
tw
Rising Edge Polarity
Falling Edge Polarity

tw = 37.5 ns minimum
Figure 13. A/D CONVERT signal input timing requirementtwtw = 50 ns

Figure 14. A/D CONVERT signal output timing requirement

The A/D CONVERT signal is generated by the on-board pacer circuit unless the external clock option is in use.
This signal may be gated by hardware (A/D PACER GATE) or software.

A/D PACER GATE signal
The A/D PACER GATE signal is used to disable scans temporarily. This signal may be programmed for input
at any of the AUXIN pins.
If the A/D PACER GATE signal is active, no scans can occur. If the A/D PACER GATE signal becomes active
during a scan in progress, the current scan is completed and scans are then held off until the gate is de-asserted.

A/D EXTERNAL TIMEBASE signal
You can use the A/D EXTERNAL TIMEBASE signal as the source for the on-board pacer circuit rather than
the 40 MHz internal time base. Any AUXIN pin can be set programmatically as the source for this signal. The
polarity is programmable.
The maximum frequency for the A/D EXTERNALTIMEBASE signal is 20 MHz. The minimum pulse width is
23 ns high or low. There is no minimum frequency specification.
Figure 15 shows the timing specifications for the A/D EXTERNAL TIMEBASE signal.

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tp =50 ns minimum
tp

tw

tw

tw =23 ns minimum
Figure 15. A/D EXTERNAL TIMEBASE signal timing

A/D STOP signal
The A/D STOP signal indicates a completed acquisition sequence. You can program this signal to be available
at any of the AUXOUT pins. The A/D STOP output signal is a 50 ns wide pulse whose leading edge indicates a
DAQ done condition.
twtw = 50 ns
Figure 16. A/D STOP signal timing

Waveform generation timing signals (PCI-DAS6014 only)
The signals that control the timing for the analog output functions on the PCI-DAS6014 are:▪
▪
▪

D/A START TRIGGER
D/A UPDATE
D/A EXTERNAL TIME BASE

D/A START TRIGGER signal
The D/A START TRIGGER signal is used to hold off output scans until after a trigger event. Any AUXIN pin
can be programmed to serve as the D/A START TRIGGER signal. It is also available as an output on any
AUXOUT pin.
When used as an input, the D/A START TRIGGER signal may be software selected as either a positive or
negative edge trigger. The selected edge of the D/A START TRIGGER signal causes the DACs to start
generating the output waveform.
The D/A START TRIGGER signal can be used as an output to monitor the trigger that initiates waveformgeneration. The output is an active-high pulse having a width of 50 ns.
Figure 17 and Figure 18 show the input and output timing requirements for the D/A START TRIGGER signal.

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twRising Edge Polarity
Falling Edge Polarity

tw = 37.5 ns minimum
Figure 17. D/A START TRIGGER input signal timingtw

tw = 50 ns
Figure 18. D/A START TRIGGER output signal timing

D/A CONVERT signal
The D/A CONVERT signal causes a single output update on the D/A converters. You can program any AUXIN
pin to accept the D/A CONVERT signal. It is also available as an output on any AUXOUT pin.
The D/A CONVERT input signal polarity is software selectable. DAC outputs update within 100ns of theselected edge. The D/A CONVERT pulses should be no less than 100 µs apart.
When used as an output, the D/A CONVERT signal may be used to monitor the pacing of the output updates.
The output has a pulse width of 225 ns with selectable polarity.
The following figures show the input and output timing requirements for the D/A CONVERT signal.
tw

Rising Edge Polarity
Falling Edge Polarity

tw = 37.5 ns minimum

Figure 19. D/A CONVERT input signal timingtw
tw = 225 ns

Figure 20. D/A CONVERT output signal timing

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D/A EXTERNAL TIMEBASE signal
The D/A EXTERNAL TIME BASE signal can serve as the source for the on-board DAC pacer circuit rather
than using the internal time base. Any AUXIN pin can be set programmatically as the source for this signal. The
polarity is programmable.
The maximum frequency for the D/A EXTERNAL TIMEBASE signal is 20 MHz. The minimum pulse width is
23 ns high or low. There is no minimum frequency specification.
Figure 21 shows the timing requirements for the D/A EXTERNAL TIMEBASE signal.
tp =50 ns minimum
tp

tw
tw
tw =23 ns minimum

Figure 21. D/A EXTERNAL TIMEBASE signal timing

General-purpose counter signal timing
The general-purpose counter signals are:
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪

CTR1 CLK
CTR1 GATE
CTR1 OUT
CTR2 CLK
CTR2 GATECTR2 OUT

CTR1 CLK signal
The CTR1 CLK signal can serve as the clock source for independent user counter 1. It can be selected throughsoftware at the CTR1 CLK pin rather than using the on-board 10 MHz or 100 kHz sources. It is also polarity
programmable. The maximum input frequency is 10 MHz. There is no minimum frequency specified. Figure 22
shows the timing requirements for the CTR1 CLK signal.
tp =100 ns minimum

tw-H

tw-L

tw-H =15 ns minimum
tw-L =25 ns minimum
Figure 22. CTR1 CLK signal timing

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CTR1 GATE signal
You can use the CTR1 GATE signal for starting and stopping the counter, saving counter contents, etc. It ispolarity programmable and is available at the CTR1 GATE pin.
Figure 23 shows the minimum timing requirements for the CTR1 GATE signal.
tw

Rising Edge Polarity
Falling Edge Polarity

tw = 25 ns minimum

Figure 23. CTR1 GATE signal timing

CTR1 OUT signal
This signal is present on the CTR1 OUT pin. The CTR1 OUT signal is the output of one of the two user’s
counters in an industry-standard 82C54 chip. Figure 24 shows the timing requirements for the CTR1 OUT
signal for counter mode 0 and mode 2.
For detailed information on counter operations, please refer to the data sheet on our web site atwww.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/82C54.pdf.
TC
CTR1 CLK
CTR1 OUT (Mode 2)
CTR1 OUT (Mode 0)

Figure 24. CTR1 OUT signal timing

CTR2 CLK signal
The CTR2 CLK signal can serve as the clock source for independent user counter 2. It can be selected throughsoftware at the CTR2 CLK pin rather than using the on-board 10 MHz or 100 kHz sources. It is also polarity
programmable. The maximum input frequency is 10 MHz. There is no minimum frequency specified. Figure 25
shows the timing requirements for the CTR2 CLK signal.
tp =100 ns minimum

tw-H

tw-L

tw-H =15 ns minimum
tw-L =25 ns minimum

Figure 25. CTR2 CLK signal timing

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CTR2 GATE signal
You can use the CTR2 GATE signal for starting and stopping the counter, saving counter contents, etc. It ispolarity programmable and is available at the CTR2 GATE pin. Figure 26 shows the timing requirements for
the CTR2 GATE signal.
tw

Rising Edge Polarity
Falling Edge Polarity

tw = 25 ns minimum

Figure 26. CTR2 GATE signal timing

CTR2 OUT signal
This signal is present on the CTR2 OUT pin. The CTR2 OUT signal is the output of one of the two user’s
counters in an industry-standard 82C54 chip. Figure 27 shows the timing of the CTR1 OUT signal for mode 0
and for mode 2.
For detailed information on counter operations, please refer to the data sheet on our web site atwww.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/82C54.pdf.
TC
CTR2 CLK
CTR2 OUT (Mode 2)
CTR2 OUT (Mode 0)
Figure 27. CTR2 OUT signal timing

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Calibrating the Board
Introduction
You should calibrate the board (using the InstaCal utility) 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 high resolution analog components on the board are somewhat sensitive totemperature. Pre-measurement calibration ensures that your board is operating at optimum calibration values.

Calibration theory
Analog inputs are calibrated for offset and gain. Offset calibration for the analog inputs is performed directly on
the input amplifier, with coarse and fine 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 (see Figure 28).

Analog In

Trim DAC
CoarsePGIA

Pre-Gain
OffsetTrim DAC
Fine
Trim DAC
CoarsePost-Gain
OffsetTrim DAC
Fine

Trim DAC
CoarseGain
AdjustTrim DAC
Fine

Figure 28. Analog input calibration - basic elements

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A similar method is used to calibrate the analog output components (PCI-DAS6014 only). A trim DAC is used
to adjust the gain of the DAC. A separate DAC is used to adjust offset on the final output amplifier. The
calibration circuits are duplicated for both analog outputs (see Figure 29).

Analog Out

D/A
Ref

Trim DAC

Gain
AdjustTrim DAC

OffsetAdjustFigure 29. Analog output calibration elements

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Specifications
Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design.

Analog input
A/D converter
Resolution
Number of channels
Input ranges
A/D pacing

Burst mode
A/D gate sources
A/D gating modes
A/D trigger sources
A/D triggering modes
ADC pacer out
RAM buffer size
Data transfer
DMA modes
Configuration memory(see Note 1)
Streaming-to-disk rate
Note 1:

Successive approximation type, min 200 kS/s conversion rate.
16 bits, 1-in-65536
16 single-ended / 8 differential, software selectable±10 V, ±5 V, ±500 mV, ±50 mV, software selectable
Internal counter – ASIC. Software selectable time base:▪ Internal 40 MHz, 50 ppm stability▪ External source via AUXIN<5:0>, software selectable.
External convert strobe: A/D CONVERT
Software paced
Software selectable option, burst rate = 5 µs.
External digital: A/D GATE
External digital: Programmable, active high or active low, level or edge
External digital: A/D START TRIGGER
A/D STOP TRIGGER
External digital: Software-configurable for rising or falling edge.
Pre-/post-trigger: Unlimited number of pre-trigger samples, 16 Meg post-trigger samples.
Available at user connector: A/D PACER OUT
8 K samples
DMA
Programmed I/ODemand or non-demand using scatter gather.
Up to 8 K elements in the queue. Programmable channel, gain, and offset.
200 kS/s, system dependent

Mixing high gains (±500 mV, ±50 mV) with low gains (±10 V, ±5 V) within the channel-gain
queue is not supported.

Accuracy
200 kS/s sampling rate, single channel operation and a 15-minute warm-up. Accuracies listed are formeasurements made following an internal calibration. They are valid for operational temperatures within ±1 °C
of internal calibration temperature and ±10 °C of factory calibration temperature. Calibrator test source highside tied to channel 0 high and low side tied to channel 0 low. Low-level ground is tied to channel 0 low at theuser connector.
Table 1. Absolute accuracy specifications
Range

Absolute Accuracy

±10 V
±5 V
±500 mV±50 mV±29.4 LSB
±13.1 LSB
±30.9 LSB
±45.2 LSB

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Table 2. Absolute accuracy components specifications - All values are (±)
Range

% of
Reading

Offset(µV)

Averaged Noise +Quantization (µV) 1

Temp Drift (%/DegC)

Absolute
Accuracy at FS
(mV)

±10 V
±5 V
±500 mV±50 mV

0.070
0.020
0.070
0.070

1800
918
109
27

180
85
12
7

0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001

8.984
2.003
0.471
0.069

1

Averaged measurements assume averaging of 100 single-channel readings.

Each PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 is tested at the factory to assure the board’s overall error does notexceed accuracy limits described in Table 1.
Table 3. Differential non-linearity specifications
All ranges
No missing codes±0.5 LSB ty,p ±1.0 LSB max
16 bits, guaranteed

System throughput
Condition

Calibration Coefficients

ADC Rate (max)

1. Single channel, single input range
2. Multiple channel, single input range
3. Single channel, multiple input ranges

Per specified range
Per specified range
Default to value for cbAInScan() range parameter

200 kS/s
200 kS/s
200 kS/s

Note 2:For conditions 1-2 above, specified accuracy is maintained at rated throughput. Condition 3
applies a calibration coefficient which corresponds to the range value selected in cbAInScan().
This coefficient remains unchanged throughout the scan. Increased settling times may occur
during gain-switching operations.

Settling time
Settling time is defined as the time required for a channel to settle to within a specified accuracy in response toa full-scale (FS) step. Two channels are scanned at the specified rate. A –FS DC signal is presented tochannel 1; a +FS DC signal is presented to channel 0.
Condition

Same range to same range

Range

Accuracy

±10 V
±5 V
±500 mV±50 mV31±0.0031%±0.0062%(±2.0 LSB)(±4.0 LSB)

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Parametrics
Max working voltage(signal + common-mode)
CMRR @ 60 Hz±11 V±10 V range:
85 dB±5 V range:
85 dB±500 mV range: 93 dB±50 mV range: 93 dB
425 kHz

Small signal bandwidth, allranges
Input coupling
Input impedanceDC
100 GOhm in normal operation.
2 kOhm typ in powered off or overload condition.
±200 pA±100 pA±25 V powered on, ±15 V powered off. Protected Inputs:▪ CH<15:0> IN▪ AISENSE
Adjacent channels: -75 dB
All other channels: -90 dB

Input bias current
Input offset current
Absolute maximum input
voltage
CrosstalkNoise performance
Table 4 summarizes the noise performance for the PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014. Noise distribution isdetermined by gathering 50 K samples with inputs tied to ground at the user connector. Samples are gathered at
the maximum specified single-channel-sampling rate. This specification applies to both single-ended anddifferential modes of operation.
Table 4. Analog input noise performance specifications
Range

Typical Counts

LSBrms±10 V±5 V±500 mV±50 mV

7
7
11
45

1.2
1.2
2.0
6.7

Analog output (PCI-DAS6014 only)
D/A converter type
Resolution
Number of channels
Voltage range
Monotonicity
DNL
Slew rate
Settling time (full scale step)
Noise
Glitch energy
Current drive
Output short-circuit duration
Output coupling
Output impedancePower up and reset

Double-buffered, multiplying
16 bits, 1-in-65536
2 voltage output±10 V
16-bits, guaranteed monotonic±2 LSB typ
15 V/µs min
8 µs to ±1.0 LSB accuracy
360 uVrms, DC to 400 kHz BW
200 mV @ 1 µs duration, mid-scale±5 mA
Indefinite @ 25 mA
DC
0.1 ohms max
DACs cleared to 0 volts ±250 mV max

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Table 5. Analog output absolute accuracy specifications
Range

Absolute Accuracy±10 V±12.6 LSB
Table 6. Absolute accuracy components specifications

Range

±10 V

% of Reading

OffsetTemp Drift(1 year)(mV)(%/DegC)

±0.02

±1.9

±0.0005

Absolute Accuracy at FS (mV)

±3.84

Each PCI-DAS6014 is tested at the factory to assure the board’s overall error does not exceed the absoluteaccuracy specification listed in Table 5.
Table 7. Relative accuracy specifications
Range

Relative Accuracy±10 V±3.0 LSB, typ

Relative accuracy is defined as the measured deviation from a straight line drawn between measured endpointsof the transfer function.

Analog output pacing and triggering
DAC pacing(software programmable)

DAC gate source(software programmable)
DAC gating modes
DAC trigger sources
DAC triggering modes
DAC pacer out
RAM buffer size
Data transfer

DMA modes
Waveform generation
throughput

Internal counter – ASIC. Selectable time base:▪ Internal 40 MHz, 50 ppm stability.
▪ External source via AUXIN<5:0>, software selectable.
External convert strobe: D/A UPDATE
Software paced
External digital: D/A START TRIGGER
Software gatedExternal digital: Programmable, active high or active low, level or edge
External digital: D/A START TRIGGER
Software triggered
External digital: Software-configurable for rising or falling edge.
Available at user connector: D/A PACER OUT
16 K samples
DMA
Programmed I/OUpdate DACs individually or simultaneously, software selectable.
Demand or non-demand using scatter gather.
10 kS/s max per channel, 2 channels simultaneous

Analog input / output calibration
Recommended warm-up time
Calibration
Onboard calibration reference

Calibration interval

15 minutes
Auto-calibration, calibration factors for each range stored on board in non-volatileRAM.
DC Level: 10.000 V ± 5 mV. Actual measured values stored in EEPROM.
Tempco: 5 ppm/°C max, 2 ppm/°C typicalLong-term stability: 15 ppm, T = 1000 hrs, non-cumulative
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Digital input / output
Digital type
Number of I/O
Configuration

Input high voltage
Input low voltage
Output high voltage (IOH = -32 mA)
Output low voltage (IOL = 32 mA)
Data transfer
Power-up / reset state

Discrete, 5V/TTL compatible
8
8 bits, independently programmable for input or output. All pins pulled up to+5 V via 47 K resistors (default). Positions available for pull down to ground.
Hardware selectable via solder gap.
2.0 V min, 7.0 V absolute max
0.8 V max, –0.5 V absolute min
3.80 V min, 4.20 V typ
0.55 V max, 0.22 V typ
Programmed I/O
Input mode (high impedance)

Interrupts
Interrupts
Interrupt enable
ADC interrupt sources(software programmable)

DAC interrupt sources(PCI-DAS6014 only, software
programmable)

PCI INTA# - mapped to IRQn via PCI BIOS at boot-time
Programmable through PLX9080
DAQ_ACTIVE: Interrupt is generated when a DAQ sequence is active.
DAQ_STOP:Interrupt is generated when A/D Stop Trigger In is detected.
DAQ_DONE: Interrupt is generated when a DAQ sequence completes.
DAQ_FIFO_1/4_FULL:
Interrupt is generated when ADC FIFO is ¼ full.
DAQ_SINGLE: Interrupt is generated after each conversion completes.
DAQ_EOSCAN: Interrupt is generated after the last channel is converted in
multi-channel scans.
DAQ_EOSEQ: Interrupt is generated after each interval delay during multichannel scans.
DAC_ACTIVE: Interrupt is generated when DAC waveform circuitry is
active.
DAC_DONE:Interrupt is generated when a DAC sequence completes.
DAC_FIFO_1/4_EMPTY:Interrupt is generated DAC FIFO is ¼ empty.
DAC_HIGH_CHANNEL:
Interrupt is generated when the DAC high channel output is
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Counters
User counter type
Number of channels
Resolution
Compatibility
CTRn base clock source(software selectable)
Internal 10 MHz clock source stability
Counter n gate
Counter n output
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

82C54
216-bits
5V/TTLInternal 10 MHz, internal 100 KHz, or External connector (CTRn CLK)
50ppm
Available at connector (CTRn GATE)
Available at connector (CTRn OUT)
10 MHz max
15 ns min
25 ns min
25 ns min
25 ns min
0.8 V max
2.0 V min
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Configurable AUXIN<5:0>, AUXOUT<2:0> external trigger/clocks
The PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014 provide nine user-configurable trigger/clock pins available at the
100-pin I/O connector. Of these, six are configurable as inputs while three are configurable as outputs.
AUXIN<5:0> sources (software
selectable)

AUXOUT<2:0> sources(software selectable)

Default selections

Compatibility
Edge-sensitive polarity
Level-sensitive polarity
Minimum input pulse width

A/D CONVERT:
A/D TIMEBASE IN:
A/D START TRIGGER:
A/D STOP TRIGGER:
A/D PACER GATE:
D/A START TRIGGER:
D/A UPDATE:
D/A TIMEBASE IN:
STARTSCAN:
SSH:

External ADC convert strobe
External ADC pacer timebase
ADC Start Trigger
ADC Stop Trigger
External ADC gate
DAC trigger/gate
DAC update strobe
External DAC pacer timebase
A pulse indicating start of conversion
Active signal that terminates at the start of thelast conversion in a scan.
Indicates end of scan
ADC convert pulse
Delayed version of ADC convert
CTR1 clock source
D/A update pulse
CTR2 clock source
ADC Start Trigger Out
ADC Stop Trigger Out
DAC Start Trigger Out
A/D CONVERT
A/D START TRIGGER
A/D STOP TRIGGER
D/A UPDATE
D/A START TRIGGER
A/D PACER GATE
D/A UPDATE
A/D CONVERTSCANCLK

A/D STOP:
A/D CONVERT:SCANCLK:CTR1 CLK
D/A UPDATE:CTR2 CLK:
A/D START TRIGGER:
A/D STOP TRIGGER:
D/A START TRIGGER:
AUXIN0:
AUXIN1:
AUXIN2:
AUXIN3:
AUXIN4:
AUXIN5:
AUXOUT0:
AUXOUT1:
AUXOUT2:
5V/TTL
Rising/falling, software selectable
Active high/active low, software selectable
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Specifications

Power consumption+5 V+5 V available at I/O connector

0.9 A typical, 1.1 A max. Does not include power consumed through the
I/O connector.
1 A max, protected with a resettable fuse

Environmental
Operating temperature range
Storage temperature range
Humidity

0 to 55 °C-20 to 70 °C
0 to 90% non-condensing

Mechanical
Card dimensions

PCI half card: 174.4 mm (L) x 100.6 mm (W) x 11.65 mm (H)Main connector and pin out
Connector typeCompatible cables
Compatible accessory products(with the C100HD50-x cable)

Compatible accessory products(with the C100MMS-x cable)

Shielded SCSI 100 D-type
C100HD50-x, unshielded ribbon cable. x = 3 or 6 feet
C100MMS-x, shielded round cable. x = 1, 2, or 3 meters
ISO-RACK16/P
ISO-DA02/P (PCI-DAS6014 only)
BNC-16SE
BNC-16DI
CIO-MINI50
CIO-TERM100
SCB-50
SCB-100

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Specifications

8-channel differential mode pin out
Pin

Signal Name

Pin

Signal Name

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

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
AISENSED/A OUT 0*
D/A GND*
D/A OUT1*
PC +5 V
AUXOUT0 / D/A PACER OUT
AUXOUT1 / A/D PACER OUT
AUXOUT2 / SCANCLKAUXIN0 / A/D CONVERTn/c
AUXIN1 / A/D START TRIGGER
AUXIN2 / A/D STOP TRIGGER
AUXIN3 / D/A UPDATEAUXIN4 / D/A START TRIGGER
AUXIN5 / A/D PACER GATE
GND

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

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
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
n/c
n/c
DIO0
DIO1
DIO2
DIO3
DIO4
DIO5
DIO6
DIO7
CTR1 CLK
CTR1 GATE
CTR1 OUTGND
CTR2 CLK
CTR2 GATECTR2 OUT
GND* = n/c on PCI-DAS6013

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Specifications

16-channel single-ended mode pin out
Pin

Signal Name

Pin

Signal Name

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

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
AISENSED/A OUT 0*
D/A GND*
D/A OUT1*
PC +5 V
AUXOUT0 / D/A PACER OUT
AUXOUT1 / A/D PACER OUT
AUXOUT2 / SCANCLKAUXIN0 / A/D CONVERTn/c
AUXIN1 / A/D START TRIGGER
AUXIN2 / A/D STOP TRIGGER
AUXIN3 / D/A UPDATEAUXIN4 / D/A START TRIGGER
AUXIN5 / A/D PACER GATE
GND

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

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
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
n/c
n/c
DIO0
DIO1
DIO2
DIO3
DIO4
DIO5
DIO6
DIO7
CTR1 CLK
CTR1 GATE
CTR1 OUTGND
CTR2 CLK
CTR2 GATECTR2 OUT
GND* = n/c on PCI-DAS6013

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Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer:
Address:

Category:

Measurement Computing Corporation
10 Commerce Way
Suite 1008
Norton, MA 02766
USAElectrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.

Measurement Computing Corporation declares under sole responsibility that the product

PCI-DAS6013 and PCI-DAS6014
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the following standards or otherdocuments:
EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC: General Requirements, EN 61326-1:2006 (IEC 61326-1:2005).
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EN 55011 (2007) / CISPR 11(2003): Radiated emissions: Group 1, Class A
EN 55011 (2007) / CISPR 11(2003): Conducted emissions: Group 1, Class A

Immunity: EN 61326-1:2006, Table 3.
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IEC 61000-4-2 (2001): Electrostatic Discharge immunity.
IEC 61000-4-3 (2002): Radiated Electromagnetic Field immunity.
IEC 61000-4-4 (2004): Electric Fast Transient Burst Immunity.
IEC 61000-4-5 (2001): Surge Immunity.
IEC 61000-4-6 (2003): Radio Frequency Common Mode Immunity.
IEC 61000-4-11 (2004): Voltage Interrupts.

To maintain compliance to the standards of this declaration, the following conditions must be met.
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The host computer, peripheral equipment, power sources, and expansion hardware must be CE
compliant.
All I/O cables must be shielded, with the shields connected to ground.
I/O cables must be less than 3 meters (9.75 feet) in length.
The host computer must be properly grounded.
Equipment must be operated in a controlled electromagnetic environment as defined by Standards EN
61326-1:2006, or IEC 61326-1:2005.

Declaration of Conformity based on tests conducted by Chomerics Test Services, Woburn, MA 01801, USA in
July, 2004. Test records are outlined in Chomerics Test Report #EMI3931.04. Further testing was conducted by
Chomerics Test Services, Woburn, MA. 01801, USA in December, 2008. Test records are outlined in
Chomerics Test report #EMI5216.08.
We hereby declare that the equipment specified conforms to the above Directives and Standards.

Carl Haapaoja, Director of Quality Assurance

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Norton, Massachusetts 02766(508) 946-5100
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