DAQe-2501

Features

• x1 lane PCI Express Interface
• Hardware-based arbitrary waveform generation
• Onboard 8 k-sample D/A FIFO
• Programmable bipolar or unipolar analog output ranges on per channel basis
• Programmable internal or external reference sources on per channel basis
• 8-CH 400 kS/s 14-bit single-ended analog inputs
• Onboard 2 k-sample A/D FIFO
• Bipolar or unipolar analog input ranges
• Scatter-gather DMA for both analog inputs and outputs
• 24-CH TTL digital input/output
• 2-CH 16-bit general-purpose timer/counter
• Analog & digital triggering
• Fully auto-calibration
• Multiple cards synchronization through SSI (System Synchronization Interface) bus

Specifications

• Analog Input

• Number of channels: 8 single-ended
• Resolution: 14 bits, no missing codes
• Maximum sampling rate: 400 kS/s
• Gain: 1
• Bipolar input ranges: ±10 V
• Unipolar input ranges: 0-10 V
• Offset error: ±1 mV
• Gain error: ±0.03% of FSR
• Input coupling: DC
• Overvoltage protection: Power on: Continuous ±30 V, Power off: Continuous ±15 V
• Input impedance: 1 GΩ/6 pF
• Trigger sources: Software, external digital/analog trigger, SSI bus
• Trigger modes: Post-trigger, delay-trigger, and repeated trigger
• FIFO buffer size: 2 k samples
• Data transfers: Polling, scatter-gather DMA

• Analog Output

• Number of channels: 4 voltage outputs
• Resolution: 12 bits
• Output ranges: 0-10 V, ±10 V, 0-AOEXTREF, ±AOEXTREF
• Maximum update rate: 1 MS/s
• Slew rate: 20 V/μs
• Settling time: 3 μs to ±0.5 LSB accuracy
• Offset error: ±2 mV
• Gain error: ±0.02% of max. output
• Driving capacity: ±5 mA
• Stability: Any passive load, up to 1500 pF
• Trigger sources: Software, external digital/analog trigger, SSI bus
• Trigger modes: Post-trigger, delay-trigger, and repeated trigger
• FIFO buffer size: 8 k samples
• Data transfers: Programmed I/O, scatter-gather DMA

• Digital I/O

• Number of channels: 24-CH 8255 programmable input/output
• Compatibility: 5 V/TTL
• Data transfers: Programmed I/O

• Timer/Counter

• Number of channels: 2
• Resolution: 16 bits
• Compatibility: 5 V/TTL
• Base clock available: 40 MHz, external clock up to 10 MHz

• Auto Calibration

• Onboard reference: +5 V
• Temperature drift: ±2 ppm/˚C
• Stability: ±6 ppm/1000 Hrs

• General Specification

• Dimensions: 168 mm x 107 mm (not including connectors)
• Connector: 68-pin VHDCI female
• Operating temperature: 0 to 55˚C
• Storage temperature: -20 to 70˚C
• Humidity: 5 to 95 %, non-condensing
• Power requirements: +3.3 V 0.78 A, +12 V 0.66 A typical

Software Support

• Operating Systems

• Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/2003 Server
• Linux

• Recommended Software

• AD-Logger
• VB.NET/VC.NET/VB/VC++/BCB/Delphi
• DAQBench

• Driver Support

• DAQPilot for Windows
• DAQPilot for LabVIEW
• DAQ-MTLB for MATLAB
• D2K-DASK for Windows
• D2K-DASK/X for Linux

Ordering Information

• DAQe-2501 - 8 x  AI 14-bits 400 kS/s and 4 x AO 12-bits 1MS/s Multi-Function DAQ Card

Accessories

• Terminal Boards

• DIN-68S-01 - Terminal Board with One 68-pin SCSI-II Connector and DIN-Rail Mounting (cables are not included)

• Cables

• ACL-10568-1 - 68-Pin SCSI-VHDCI cable

• SSI Bus Cables (for multiple cards synchronization)

• ACL-SSI-2 - SSI Bus cable for 2 devices

• ACL-SSI-3 - SSI Bus cable for 3 devices

• ACL-SSI-4 - SSI Bus cable for 4 devices