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DAQ
NI 6115/6120 User Manual
Multifunction I/O Devices for
PCI/PXI/CompactPCI Bus Computers
NI 6115/6120 User Manual
August 2002 Edition
Part Number 322812B-01
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Important Information Warranty The NI PCI-6115, NI PXI-6115, NI PCI-6120, and NI PXI-6120 devices are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period. This warranty includes parts and labor. The media on which you receive National Instruments software are warrant
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Compliance FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance Determining FCC Class The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules to protect wireless communications from interference. The FCC places digital electronics into two classes. These classes are known as Class A (for use in industrial-commercial locations only) or Class B (for use in residential or commercial locations). Depending on where it is operated, this product could be subject to restrictions in the FCC rules. (In C
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Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Compliance to EU Directives Readers in the European Union (EU) must refer to the Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for information* pertaining to the CE Mark compliance scheme. The Manufacturer includes a DoC for mo
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Contents About This Manual Conventions ...................................................................................................................xi National Instruments Documentation ............................................................................xii Related Documentation..................................................................................................xiii Chapter 1 Introduction About the NI 6115/6120 ..........................................................
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Contents Timing Signal Routing .................................................................................................. 3-10 Programmable Function Inputs....................................................................... 3-12 Device and RTSI Clocks................................................................................. 3-12 RTSI Triggers ................................................................................................. 3-12 Chapter 4 Connecting Signals I/O C
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Contents GPCTR1_OUT Signal ......................................................................4-36 GPCTR1_UP_DOWN Signal ...........................................................4-37 FREQ_OUT Signal ...........................................................................4-38 Field Wiring Considerations..........................................................................................4-39 Chapter 5 Calibration Loading Stored Calibration Constants....................................
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About This Manual This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the NI 6115/6120 and contains information concerning its operation and programming. The NI 6115/6120 family includes the following devices: NI PCI-6115 NI PXI-6115 NI PCI-6120 NI PXI-6120 The NI 6115/6120 is a high-performance multifunction analog, digital, and timing I/O data acquisition (DAQ) device for PXI and PCI bus computers. Supported functions include analog input (AI), analog output (AO), digit
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About This Manual bold Bold text denotes items that you must select or click on in the software, such as menu items and dialog box options. Bold text also denotes parameter names and hardware labels. CompactPCI CompactPCI refers to the core specification defined by the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturer’s Group (PICMG). italic Italic text denotes variables, emphasis, a cross reference, or an introduction to a key concept. This font also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word or val
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About This Manual DAQ hardware documentation—This documentation has detailed information about the DAQ hardware that plugs into or is connected to the computer. Use this documentation for hardware installation and configuration instructions, specification information about the DAQ hardware, and application hints. Software documentation—You may have both application software and NI-DAQ documentation. NI application software includes LabVIEW and Measurement Studio. After you set up the h
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1 Introduction This chapter describes the NI 6115/6120, lists what you need to get started, describes the optional software and optional equipment, and explains how to unpack the device. About the NI 6115/6120 Thank you for buying an NI 6115/6120. The NI 6115/6120 is a Plug and Play multifunction analog, digital, and timing I/O device for PXI and PCI bus computers. The NI 6115 features a 12-bit A/D converter (ADC) per channel with four simultaneously sampling analog inputs, and two 12-bit
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Chapter 1 Introduction you do not need the RTSI cable for system triggering and timing on the PXI. In addition, a phase-locked loop (PLL) circuit accomplishes the synchronization of multiple NI PXI-6115/6120 devices or other PXI devices which support PLL synchronization by allowing these devices to all lock to the same reference clock present on the PXI backplane. Refer to the Phase-Locked Loop Circuit section of Chapter 3, Hardware Overview, for more information. Detailed specifications o
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Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1-1. NI PXI-6115/6120 J2 Pin Assignment PXI J2 Pin NI PXI-6115/6120 Signal PXI Pin Name Number RTSI<0..5> PXI Trigger<0..5> B16, A16, A17, A18, B18, C18 RTSI 6 Star D17 RTSI Clock PXI Trigger 7 E16 Reserved LBL<0..12> C20, E20, A19, C19 Reserved LBR<0..12> A21, C21, D21, E21, A20, B20, E15, A3, C3, D3, E3, A2, B2 What You Need to Get Started To set up and use the NI 6115/6120, you need the following: ❑ A computer or a PXI/CompactPCI chassis and controller (he
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Chapter 1 Introduction Software Programming Choices When programming National Instruments DAQ hardware, you can use an NI application development environment (ADE) or other ADEs. In either case, you use NI-DAQ. NI-DAQ NI-DAQ, which shipped with the NI 6115/6120, has an extensive library of functions that you can call from the ADE. These functions allow you to use all the features of the device. NI-DAQ carries out many of the complex interactions, such as programming interrupts, between the
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Chapter 1 Introduction LabVIEW, Conventional LabWindows/CVI, Programming Environment Measurement Studio, or VI Logger NI-DAQ Driver Software Personal DAQ Computer or Hardware Workstation Figure 1-1. The Relationship Among the Programming Environment, NI-DAQ, and the Hardware To download a free copy of the most recent version of NI-DAQ, click Download Software at ni.com. National Instruments ADE Software LabVIEW features interactive graphics, a state-of-the-art interface, and a powerful
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Chapter 1 Introduction DAQ hardware. These ActiveX controls provide a high-level programming interface for building virtual instruments (VIs). For Visual C++ developers, Measurement Studio offers a set of Visual C++ classes and tools to integrate those classes into Visual C++ applications. The ActiveX controls and classes are available with Measurement Studio and the NI-DAQ software. VI Logger is an easy-to-use yet flexible tool specifically designed for data logging applications. Using di
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Chapter 1 Introduction Route the analog lines separately from the digital lines. When using a cable shield, use separate shields for the analog and digital halves of the cable. Failure to do so results in noise coupling into the analog signals from transient digital signals. Mating connectors and a backshell kit for making custom 68-pin cables are available from NI. The parts in the following list are recommended for connectors that mate to the I/O connector on the device: Honda 68-pos
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Chapter 1 Introduction Safety Information The following section contains important safety information that you must follow when installing and using the product. Do not operate the product in a manner not specified in this document. Misuse of the product can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection built into the product if the product is damaged in any way. If the product is damaged, return it to National Instruments for repair. Do not substitute parts or modify the prod
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Chapter 1 Introduction The following is a description of installation categories: Installation Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not 1 directly connected to MAINS . This category is a signal level such as voltages on a printed wire board (PWB) on the secondary of an isolation transformer. Examples of Installation Category I are measurements on circuits not derived from MAINS and specially protected (internal) MAINS-derived circuits. Installation Category II is for me
