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  • Page 1 PXI-6071E...
  • Page 2 DAQ E Series E Series User Manual E Series User Manual February 2007 370503K-01...
  • Page 3 Thailand 662 278 6777, Turkey 90 212 279 3031, United Kingdom 44 (0) 1635 523545 For further support information, refer to the Technical Support and Professional Services appendix. To comment on National Instruments documentation, refer to the National Instruments Web site at and enter ni.com/info the info code feedback ©...
  • Page 4 Instruments Corporation. National Instruments respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. NI software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Where NI software may be used to reproduce software or other materials belonging to others, you may use NI software only to reproduce materials that you may reproduce in accordance with the terms of any applicable license or other legal restriction.
  • Page 5 These classes are known as Class A (for use in industrial commercial locations only) or Class B (for use in residential or commercial locations). All National Instruments (NI) products are FCC Class A products.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    5B Series ...................1-6 Cables and Accessories....................1-6 Using Accessories with Devices ..............1-7 Custom Cabling ....................1-9 Programming Devices in Software ................1-10 I/O Connector Signal Descriptions ................1-11 Terminal Name Equivalents ..................1-14 +5 V Power Source ......................1-16 © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 7 Contents Chapter 2 Analog Input Analog Input Circuitry ....................2-1 Mux ......................... 2-1 Instrumentation Amplifier (NI-PGIA) ............2-2 A/D Converter....................2-2 AI FIFO......................2-2 Analog Trigger ....................2-2 AI Timing Signals ................... 2-2 Input Polarity and Range ....................2-2 Analog Input Terminal Configuration................2-5 Dither..........................
  • Page 8 Using a Delay from Sample Clock to Convert Clock .......2-43 Other Timing Requirements..............2-43 AI Convert Clock Timebase Signal..............2-45 Master Timebase Signal ..................2-45 AI Hold Complete Event Signal..............2-46 External Strobe Signal..................2-46 Getting Started with AI Applications in Software............2-47 © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 9 Contents Chapter 3 Analog Output Analog Output Circuitry....................3-1 DACs....................... 3-1 DAC FIFO....................... 3-1 AO Sample Clock ................... 3-2 Polarity and Reference Selection ..............3-2 Reference Selection ....................... 3-2 Polarity Selection......................3-3 Reglitch Selection......................3-3 Minimizing Glitches on the Output Signal..............3-3 AO Data Generation Methods ..................
  • Page 10 Counter 1 Internal Output Signal ..............5-8 Counter 1 Up/Down Signal ................5-9 Frequency Output Signal.................5-9 Master Timebase Signal ..................5-9 Getting Started with Counter Applications in Software ..........5-10 Chapter 6 Programmable Function Interfaces (PFI) Inputs ..........................6-1 Outputs...........................6-1 © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 11 Contents Chapter 7 Digital Routing Timing Signal Routing ....................7-1 Connecting Timing Signals ................... 7-4 Routing Signals in Software..................7-5 Chapter 8 Real-Time System Integration Bus (RTSI) RTSI Triggers........................ 8-1 PCI E Series Devices ..................8-1 PXI E Series Devices ..................8-2 Device and RTSI Clocks ....................
  • Page 12 Contents Appendix B I/O Connector Pinouts Appendix C Troubleshooting Appendix D Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index © National Instruments Corporation xiii E Series User Manual...

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    Text in this font denotes text or characters you should enter from the monospace keyboard, the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories, programs, functions, filenames, and extensions. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 14: Related Documentation

    Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»DAQ Getting Started Guide. The NI-DAQ Readme lists which devices are supported by this version of NI-DAQ. Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ» NI-DAQ Readme. The NI-DAQmx Help contains general information about measurement concepts, key NI-DAQmx concepts, and common applications that are applicable to all programming environments.

  • Page 15: Ni-Daqmx Base

    NI-DAQmx Base VI Reference Help. The NI-DAQmx Base C Reference Help contains C reference and general information about measurement concepts. Select Start»All Programs» National Instruments»NI-DAQmx Base»Documentation»C Function Reference Help. LabVIEW If you are a new user, use the Getting Started with LabVIEW manual to...

  • Page 16: Labwindows/Cvi

    About This Manual programming concepts, step-by-step instructions for using LabVIEW, and reference information about LabVIEW VIs, functions, palettes, menus, and tools. Refer to the following locations on the Contents tab of the LabVIEW Help for information about NI-DAQmx: • Getting Started»Getting Started with DAQ—Includes overview information and a tutorial to learn how to take an NI-DAQmx measurement in LabVIEW using the DAQ Assistant.

  • Page 17: Ansi C Without Ni Application Software

    NI Measurement Studio Help»NI Measurement Studio .NET Class Library»Reference to view the function reference. Expand NI Measurement Studio Help»NI Measurement Studio .NET Class Library»Using the Measurement Studio .NET Class Libraries to view © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 18: Device Documentation And Specifications

    Adobe Acrobat Reader with Search and Accessibility 5.0.5 or later installed to view the PDFs. Refer to the Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site at to download Acrobat Reader. Refer to the www.adobe.com National Instruments Product Manuals Library at ni.com/manuals updated documentation resources. E Series User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 19: Daq System Overview

    E Series device, and the programming software. Refer to Using Accessories with Devices section for a list of devices and their compatible accessories. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 20: Daq Hardware

    Chapter 1 DAQ System Overview – – – – 1 Sensors and Transducers 5 Cable Assembly 2 Terminal Block Accessory 6 DAQ Device 3 SCXI Module 7 Personal Computer 4 SCXI Chassis Figure 1-1. DAQ System Overview DAQ Hardware DAQ hardware digitizes signals, performs D/A conversions to generate analog output signals, and measures and controls digital I/O signals.

  • Page 21: Daq-Stc

    Chapter 1 DAQ System Overview DAQ-STC E Series devices use the National Instruments DAQ system timing controller (DAQ-STC) for time-related functions. The DAQ-STC consists of the following timing groups. • AI—Two 24-bit, two 16-bit counters AO—Three 24-bit, one 16-bit counter •...

  • Page 22: Internal Or Self-Calibration

    The accuracy specifications of your device change depending on how long it has been since your last external calibration. National Instruments recommends that you calibrate your device at least as often as the intervals listed in the accuracy specifications.

  • Page 23: Signal Conditioning Options

    Taking Measurements book on the Contents tab. • If you are using other application software, refer to Common Sensors in the NI-DAQmx Help, which you can access from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»NI-DAQmx Help, or the LabVIEW 8.x Help. Signal Conditioning Options SCXI SCXI is a front-end signal conditioning and switching system for various measurement devices, including E Series devices.

  • Page 24: Scc

    5B is a front-end signal conditioning system for plug-in data acquisition devices. A 5B system consists of eight or 16 single-channel modules that plug into a backplane for conditioning thermocouples and other analog signals. National Instruments offers a complete line of 5B modules, carriers, backplanes, and accessories. Note For more information about SCXI, SCC, and 5B series products, refer to ni.com/...

  • Page 25: Using Accessories With Devices

    SCB-68 TB-2705 68-pin E Series SH6868EP (shielded) Connects directly to the device (except DAQCard) R6868 (unshielded) (PXI only E Series DAQCards: SHC6868EP/M (shielded) — NI 6024E, NI 6036E, RC6868 (unshielded NI 6062E © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 26 Chapter 1 DAQ System Overview Table 1-2. 100-Pin E Series Accessories and Recommended Cables Acessories and Recommended Cables TBX-68, CB-68LP, CB-68LPR, DAQ Signal Accessory, CA-1000, BNC-2110, TBX-68, BNC-2111, CB-68LP, BNC-2120, CB-68LPR, BNC-2090, CA-1000, Device SCB-68 BNC-2115 SCB-68 SCB-100 100-pin E Series SH1006868 SH1006868 SH1006868...

  • Page 27: Custom Cabling

    Failure to do so results in noise coupling into the analog signals from transient digital signals. Mating connectors and a back-shell kit for making custom 68-pin cables are available from NI. For more information about the 68- and 100-pin © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 28: Programming Devices In Software

    Specifications and Manufacturers for Board Mating Connectors. Programming Devices in Software National Instruments measurement devices are packaged with NI-DAQ driver software, an extensive library of functions and VIs you can call from your application software, such as LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI, to program all the features of your NI measurement devices.

  • Page 29: I/O Connector Signal Descriptions

    AO channel 1. AO GND — — AO Ground—The AO voltages are referenced to these pins. All three ground references—AI GND, AO GND, and D GND—are connected on the device. © National Instruments Corporation 1-11 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 30 Chapter 1 DAQ System Overview Table 1-4. I/O Connector Signal Descriptions (Continued) Signal Name Reference Direction Description D GND — — Digital Ground—These pins supply the reference for the digital signals at the I/O connector as well as the +5 VDC supply.
  • Page 31 AI Sample Clock Signal—As an output, this pin is the ai/SampleClock signal. This pin pulses once at the start of each AI sample in the interval sample. A low-to-high transition indicates the start of the sample. © National Instruments Corporation 1-13 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 32: Terminal Name Equivalents

    Ctr0Out signal also is driven to the User 1 BNC. Terminal Name Equivalents With NI-DAQmx, National Instruments has revised its terminal names so they are easier to understand and more consistent among National Instruments hardware and software products. The revised terminal names used in this document are usually similar to the names they replace.
  • Page 33 GPCTR1_GATE CTR 1 GATE GPCTR1_OUT CTR 1 OUT GPCTR1_SOURCE CTR 1 SOURCE or CTR 1 SRC PA#, PB#, PC#... P0.#, P1.#, P2.#... PFI# PFI # PFI_# PFI # PCLK# PFI # © National Instruments Corporation 1-15 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 34: +5 V Power Source

    Chapter 1 DAQ System Overview Table 1-5. Terminal Name Equivalents (Continued) Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) NI-DAQmx REQ# PFI # SCANCLK AI HOLD COMP or AI HOLD SISOURCE AI Sample Clock Timebase STARTSCAN AI SAMP CLK or AI SAMP STOPTRIG# PFI # TRIG1 AI START TRIG or AI START TRIG2...

  • Page 35: Analog Input

    (mux) routes one AI channel at a time to the ADC through the NI-PGIA. The mux also gives you the ability to use three different analog input terminal configuration. For more information, refer to the Analog Input Terminal Configuration section. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 36: Instrumentation Amplifier (Ni

    Chapter 2 Analog Input Instrumentation Amplifier (NI-PGIA) The NI programmable gain instrumentation amplifier (NI-PGIA) is a measurement and instrument class amplifier that guarantees minimum settling times at all gains. The NI-PGIA can amplify or attenuate an AI signal to ensure that you use the maximum resolution of the ADC. E Series devices use the NI-PGIA to deliver full 16- and 12-bit accuracy when sampling multiple channels at high gains and fast rates.
  • Page 37 122 µV 122 µV 0 to +200 mV 48.8 µV 48.8 µV 3.05 µV 48.8 µV 48.8 µV 0 to +100 mV 24.4 µV 24.4 µV 1.53 µV 24.4 µV 24.4 µV © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 38 Chapter 2 Analog Input Table 2-1. Input Ranges for NI 6020E, NI 6040E, NI 6052E, NI 6062E, and NI 6070E/6071E (Continued) Precision NI 6070E/ Input Range Gain Polarity NI 6020E NI 6040E NI 6052E NI 6062E 6071E –10 to +10 V Bipolar 4.88 mV 4.88 mV...

  • Page 39: Analog Input Terminal Configuration

    PGIA. The negative input of the PGIA connects to the AI sense (AI SENSE) input. Refer to the Connecting Analog Input Signals section for more information about using these input configurations. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 40 Chapter 2 Analog Input The single-ended input configurations provide up to 16 channels (64 channels on the NI 6031E, NI 6033E, and NI 6071E). The DIFF input configuration provides up to eight channels (32 channels on the NI 6031E, NI 6033E, and NI 6071E). Input modes are programmed on a per channel basis for multi-mode scanning.
  • Page 41 PGIA. (NI 6013/6014 Only) These devices do not support RSE mode. To measure single-ended signals relative to AI GND, connect AI SENSE to AI GND on your accessory and use NRSE mode. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 42: Dither

    Chapter 2 Analog Input Dither With 12-bit E Series devices, you can improve resolution by enabling the Gaussian dither generator and averaging acquired samples. Dithering is a feature on all 12-bit E Series devices. When you enable dithering, you add approximately 0.5 LSB of white Gaussian noise to the signal to be converted by the ADC.

  • Page 43: Multichannel Scanning Considerations

    Settling time refers to the time it takes the NI-PGIA to amplify the input signal to the desired accuracy before it is sampled by the ADC. The specification document for your DAQ device shows its settling time. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 44: Use Low Impedance Sources

    Chapter 2 Analog Input E Series devices are designed to have fast settling times. Several factors can increase the settling time, which decreases the accuracy of your measurements. To ensure fast settling times, you should (in order of importance): • Use Low Impedance Sources •...

  • Page 45: Use Short High-Quality Cabling

    The capacitance of the cable can also effectively increase the settling time. National Instruments recommends using individually shielded, twisted-pair wires that are 2 m or less to connect AI signals to the device.

  • Page 46: Minimize Voltage Step Between Adjacent Channels

    Chapter 2 Analog Input Connect channel 2 to AI GND (or you can use the internal ground signal; refer to Internal Channels for E Series Devices in the NI-DAQmx Help or the LabVIEW 8.x Help. Set the input range of channel 2 to 0–100 mV to match channel 1.

  • Page 47: Example 2

    The timing between samples can be deterministic. Hardware-timed acquisitions can use hardware triggering. Hardware-timed operations can be buffered or non-buffered. A buffer is a temporary storage in the computer memory where acquired samples are stored. © National Instruments Corporation 2-13 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 48: Analog Input Triggering

    Chapter 2 Analog Input Buffered In a buffered acquisition, data is moved from the DAQ device onboard FIFO memory to a PC buffer using DMA or interrupts before it is transferred to ADE memory. Buffered acquisitions typically allow for much faster transfer rates than non-buffered acquisitions because data is moved in large blocks, rather than one point at a time.

  • Page 49: Ai Start Trigger Signal

    When you use an analog trigger source, the acquisition begins on the first rising edge of the Analog Comparison Event signal. Refer to the Triggering with an Analog Source section of Chapter 10, Triggering, for more information on analog trigger sources. © National Instruments Corporation 2-15 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 50: Outputting The Ai Start Trigger Signal

    Chapter 2 Analog Input Outputting the AI Start Trigger Signal You can configure the PFI 0/AI START TRIG pin to output the ai/StartTrigger signal. The output pin reflects the ai/StartTrigger signal regardless of what signal you specify as its source. The output is an active high pulse.
  • Page 51 Figure 2-6 shows the final buffer. Reference Trigger Post-Trigger Samples Pre-Trigger Samples Complete Buffer Figure 2-6. Reference Trigger Final Buffer © National Instruments Corporation 2-17 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 52: Using A Digital Source

    Chapter 2 Analog Input Using a Digital Source To use ai/ReferenceTrigger with a digital source, specify a source and an edge. The source can be an external signal connected to any PFI or RTSI <0..6> pin. The source can also be one of several internal signals on your DAQ device.

  • Page 53: Ai Pause Trigger Signal

    Triggering with an Analog Source section of Chapter 10, Triggering, for more information on analog trigger sources. Note Pause triggers are only sensitive to the level of the source, not the edge. © National Instruments Corporation 2-19 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 54: Connecting Analog Input Signals

    Chapter 2 Analog Input Connecting Analog Input Signals The following sections discuss the types of signal sources, specify the use of single-ended and DIFF measurements, and provide recommendations for measuring both floating and ground-referenced signal sources. Table 2-6 summarizes the recommended input configuration for both types of signal sources.
  • Page 55 Single-Ended— Non-Referenced AI SENSE AI SENSE (NRSE) – – – – AI GND AI GND AI GND Refer to the Analog Input Terminal Configuration section for descriptions of the input modes. © National Instruments Corporation 2-21 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 56: Types Of Signal Sources

    Chapter 2 Analog Input Types of Signal Sources When configuring the input channels and making signal connections, first determine whether the signal sources are floating or ground-referenced. Floating Signal Sources A floating signal source is not connected to the building ground system, but has an isolated ground-reference point.

  • Page 57: Differential Connections For Ground-Referenced Signal Sources

    Mode V cm Noise and – Ground Potential Input Multiplexers AI SENSE AI GND I/O Connector E Series Device Configured in DIFF Mode Figure 2-9. Differential Connections for Ground-Referenced Signal Sources © National Instruments Corporation 2-23 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 58: Common-Mode Signal Rejection Considerations

    Chapter 2 Analog Input With this type of connection, the PGIA rejects both the common-mode noise in the signal and the ground potential difference between the signal source and the device ground, shown as V in this figure. Common-Mode Signal Rejection Considerations Ground-referenced signal sources with differential connections to the device are referenced to some ground point with respect to the device.
  • Page 59 © National Instruments Corporation 2-25 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 60: Single-Ended Connection Considerations

    Chapter 2 Analog Input Single-Ended Connection Considerations A single-ended connection is one in which the device AI signal is referenced to a ground that it can share with other input signals. The input signal connects to the positive input of the PGIA, and the ground connects to the negative input of the PGIA.

  • Page 61: Single-Ended Connections For Floating Signal Sources (Rse Configuration)

    PGIA, and this difference is rejected by the amplifier. If the input circuitry of a device were referenced to ground, as it is in the RSE input configuration, this difference in ground potentials would appear as an error in the measured voltage. © National Instruments Corporation 2-27 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 62: Field Wiring Considerations

    Chapter 2 Analog Input I/O Connector AI <0..15> Instrumentation Ground- Amplifier Referenced Signal – Source PGIA Input Multiplexers Measured – Common- AI SENSE Voltage Mode AI GND Noise – – and Ground Potential E Series Device Configured in NRSE Mode Figure 2-12.

  • Page 63: Configuring Ai Modes In Software

    VI for each channel or group of channels configured in a different input mode. In Figure 2-14, channel 0 is configured in differential mode, and channel 1 is configured in RSE mode. © National Instruments Corporation 2-29 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 64: Analog Input Timing Signals

    Chapter 2 Analog Input Figure 2-14. NI-DAQmx Create Virtual Channel.vi Analog Input Timing Signals In order to provide all of the timing functionality described throughout this section, the DAQ-STC provides an extremely powerful and flexible timing engine. Figure 2-15 summarizes all of the clock routing and timing options provided by the analog input timing engine.
  • Page 65 The value decrements with each pulse on ai/SampleClock, until the value reaches zero and all desired samples have been acquired. ai/StartTrigger ai/SampleClock ai/ConvertClock Sample Counter Figure 2-17. Typical Posttrigger Acquisition © National Instruments Corporation 2-31 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 66: Ai Start Trigger Signal

    Chapter 2 Analog Input An acquisition with pretrigger data allows you to view data that is acquired before the trigger of interest, in addition to data acquired after the trigger. Figure 2-18 shows a typical pretrigger DAQ sequence. The ai/StartTrigger signal can be either a hardware or software signal.

  • Page 67: Using A Digital Source

    Outputting the AI Start Trigger Signal You can configure the PFI 0/AI START TRIG pin to output the ai/StartTrigger signal. The output pin reflects the ai/StartTrigger signal regardless of what signal you specify as its source. © National Instruments Corporation 2-33 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 68: Ai Reference Trigger Signal

    Chapter 2 Analog Input The output is an active high pulse. Figure 2-20 shows the timing behavior of the PFI 0/AI START TRIG pin configured as an output. = 50 to 100 ns Figure 2-20. PFI 0/AI START TRIG Timing Behavior The PFI 0/AI START TRIG pin is configured as an input by default.

  • Page 69: Using A Digital Source

    Figure 2-22 shows the timing requirements of the ai/ReferenceTrigger source. Rising-Edge Polarity Falling-Edge Polarity = 10 ns minimum Figure 2-22. ai/ReferenceTrigger Source Timing Requirements © National Instruments Corporation 2-35 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 70: Using An Analog Source

    Chapter 2 Analog Input Using an Analog Source When you use an analog trigger source, the acquisition stops on the first rising edge of the Analog Comparison Event signal. Refer to Chapter 10, Triggering, for more information on analog triggering. Outputting the AI Reference Trigger Signal You can configure the PFI 1/AI REF TRIG pin to output the ai/ReferenceTrigger signal.

  • Page 71: Using An Analog Source

    Using an External Source You can use a signal connected to any PFI or RTSI <0..6> pin as the source of ai/SampleClock. Figure 2-24 shows the timing requirements of the ai/SampleClock source. © National Instruments Corporation 2-37 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 72: Outputting The Ai Sample Clock Signal

    Chapter 2 Analog Input Rising-Edge Polarity Falling-Edge Polarity = 10 ns minimum Figure 2-24. ai/SampleClock Timing Requirements Outputting the AI Sample Clock Signal You can configure the PFI 7/AI SAMP CLK pin to output the ai/SampleClock signal. The output pin reflects the ai/SampleClock signal regardless of what signal you specify as its source.

  • Page 73: Other Timing Requirements

    Failure to do so may result in ai/SampleClock pulses that are masked off and acquisitions with erratic sampling intervals. Refer to the Convert Clock Signal section for more information about the timing requirements between ai/ConvertClock and ai/SampleClock. © National Instruments Corporation 2-39 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 74: Ai Sample Clock Timebase Signal

    Chapter 2 Analog Input Figure 2-27 shows the relationship of the ai/SampleClock signal to the ai/StartTrigger signal. ai/SampleClockTimebase ai/StartTrigger ai/SampleClock Delay From Start Trigger Figure 2-27. ai/SampleClock and ai/StartTrigger AI Sample Clock Timebase Signal Any PFI can externally input the AI Sample Clock Timebase (ai/SampleClockTimebase) signal, which is not available as an output on the I/O connector.

  • Page 75: Ai Convert Clock Signal

    Several other internal signals can be routed to convert clock timebase through RTSI. Refer to Device Routing in MAX in the NI-DAQmx Help or the LabVIEW 8.x Help for more information. © National Instruments Corporation 2-41 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 76: Using An External Source

    Chapter 2 Analog Input Using an External Source You can use a signal connected to any PFI or RTSI <0..6> pin as the source of ai/ConvertClock. Figure 2-29 shows the timing requirements of the ai/ConvertClock source. Rising-Edge Polarity Falling-Edge Polarity = 10 ns minimum Figure 2-29.

  • Page 77: Using A Delay From Sample Clock To Convert Clock

    Figure 2-32 shows timing sequences for a four-channel acquisition and demonstrate proper and improper sequencing of the ai/SampleClock and ai/ConvertClock signals. © National Instruments Corporation 2-43 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 78 Chapter 2 Analog Input ai/SampleClock ai/ConvertClock Sample Clock too fast for Convert Clock. Sample Clock pulses are gated off. ai/SampleClock ai/ConvertClock Convert Clock too fast for Sample Clock. Convert Clock pulses are gated off. ai/SampleClock ai/ConvertClock Improperly matched Sample Clock and Convert Clock. Leads to aperiodic sampling.

  • Page 79: Ai Convert Clock Timebase Signal

    (RTSI), for more information about which signals are available through RTSI. Figure 2-33 shows the timing requirements for MasterTimebase. = 50 ns minimum = 23 ns minimum Figure 2-33. MasterTimebase Timing Requirements © National Instruments Corporation 2-45 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 80: Ai Hold Complete Event Signal

    Chapter 2 Analog Input AI Hold Complete Event Signal AI Hold Complete Event (ai/HoldCompleteEvent) is an output-only signal that generates a pulse with the leading edge occurring approximately 50 to 100 ns after an A/D conversion begins. The polarity of this output is software-selectable, but is typically configured so that a low-to-high leading edge can clock external AI multiplexers indicating when the input signal has been sampled and can be removed.

  • Page 81: Getting Started With Ai Applications In Software

    I/O data transfer mechanisms. Some of the applications also use start, reference, and pause triggers. For more information about programming analog input applications and triggers in software, refer to the NI-DAQmx Help or the LabVIEW 8.x Help. © National Instruments Corporation 2-47 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 82: Analog Output

    The DAC FIFO enables analog output waveform generation. It is a first-in-first-out (FIFO) memory buffer between the computer and the DACs that allows you to download all the points of a waveform to your board without host computer interaction. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 83: Ao Sample Clock

    Chapter 3 Analog Output AO Sample Clock The DAC reads a sample from the FIFO with every cycle of the AO Sample Clock signal and generates the AO voltage. Polarity and Reference Selection Polarity and reference selection allow you to set the AO range. Refer to Table 3-1 to set the range for your device.

  • Page 84: Polarity Selection

    You can build a lowpass deglitching filter to remove some of these glitches, depending on the frequency and nature of the output signal. Visit for more information about minimizing glitches. ni.com/support © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 85: Ao Data Generation Methods

    Chapter 3 Analog Output AO Data Generation Methods When performing an analog output operation, there are several different data generation methods available. You can either perform software-timed or hardware-timed generations. Hardware-timed generations can be non-buffered or buffered. Software-Timed Generations With a software-timed generation, software controls the rate at which data is generated.

  • Page 86: Non-Buffered

    All E Series devices support digital triggering, and some also support analog triggering. Refer to Appendix A, Device-Specific Information, to find your device triggering options. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 87: Ao Start Trigger Signal

    Chapter 3 Analog Output AO Start Trigger Signal You can use the AO Start Trigger (ao/StartTrigger) signal to initiate a waveform generation. If you do not use triggers, you begin a generation with a software command. Using a Digital Source To use ao/StartTrigger, specify a source and an edge.

  • Page 88: Ao Pause Trigger Signal

    When you use an analog trigger source, the samples are paused when the Analog Comparison Event signal is at a high level. Refer to Chapter 10, Triggering, for more information on analog triggering. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 89: Connecting Analog Output Signals

    Chapter 3 Analog Output Connecting Analog Output Signals The AO signals are AO 0, AO 1, and AO GND. AO 0 is the voltage output signal for AO channel 0. AO 1 is the voltage output signal for AO channel 1. AO GND is the ground reference signal for both AO channels and the external reference signal.

  • Page 90: Waveform Generation Timing Signals

    Routing in MAX in the NI-DAQmx Help or the LabVIEW 8.x Help for more information. Figure 3-6 shows the timing requirements of the ao/StartTrigger digital source. Rising-Edge Polarity Falling-Edge Polarity = 10 ns minimum Figure 3-6. ao/StartTrigger Digital Source Timing Requirements © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 91: Using An Analog Source

    Chapter 3 Analog Output Using an Analog Source When you use an analog trigger source, the waveform generation begins on the first rising edge of the Analog Comparison Event signal. Refer to Chapter 10, Triggering, for more information on analog triggering. Outputting the AO Start Trigger Signal You can configure the PFI 6/AO START TRIG pin to output the ao/StartTrigger signal.

  • Page 92: Using An Analog Source

    You can use a signal connected to any PFI or RTSI <0..6> pin as the source of ao/SampleClock. Figure 3-8 shows the timing requirements of the ao/SampleClock source. Rising-Edge Polarity Falling-Edge Polarity = 10 ns minimum Figure 3-8. ao/SampleClock Source Timing Requirements © National Instruments Corporation 3-11 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 93: Outputting The Ao Sample Clock Signal

    Chapter 3 Analog Output Outputting the AO Sample Clock Signal You can configure the PFI 5/AO SAMP CLK pin to output the ao/SampleClock signal. The output pin reflects the ao/SampleClock signal regardless of what signal you specify as its source. The output is an active high pulse.

  • Page 94: Ao Sample Clock Timebase Signal

    If you do not specify an external sample clock timebase, NI-DAQ uses the Onboard Clock. © National Instruments Corporation 3-13 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 95: Master Timebase Signal

    Chapter 3 Analog Output Figure 3-11 shows the timing requirements for the ao/SampleClockTimebase signal. = 50 ns minimum = 23 ns minimum Figure 3-11. ao/SampleClockTimebase Signal Timing Requirements The maximum allowed frequency is 20 MHz, with a minimum pulse width of 10 ns high or low.

  • Page 96: Getting Started With Ao Applications In Software

    I/O data transfer mechanisms. Some of the applications also use start triggers and pause triggers. Note For more information about programming analog output applications and triggers in software, refer to the NI-DAQmx Help or the LabVIEW 8.x Help. © National Instruments Corporation 3-15 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 97 Output Enable Data In Figure 4-1. DIO Circuitry Block Diagram E Series devices contain eight lines of DIO (P0.<0..7>) for general-purpose use. You can individually configure each line with software for either input © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 98: Digital I/O

    Chapter 4 Digital I/O or output. At system startup and reset, the DIO ports are all high-impedance. The hardware up/down control for general-purpose Counters 0 and 1 are connected onboard to P0.6 and P0.7, respectively. Thus, you can use P0.6 and P0.7 to control the general-purpose counters.

  • Page 99: Power-On State

    Ensure the value of the resistor is not so large that leakage current from the DIO line, along with the current from the 100 kΩ pull-up resistor, drives the © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 100: Timing Specifications

    Chapter 4 Digital I/O voltage across the pull-down resistor above a TTL-low level of 0.4 VDC. Figure 4-2 shows the DIO configuration for high DIO power-on state. Device +5 V 100 k 82C55 Digital I/O Line Figure 4-2. DIO Configuration for High DIO Power-On State The following steps show how to calculate the value of R needed to achieve a TTL-low power-on state for a single DIO line.
  • Page 101 Data lines at the specified port—For output mode, this signal indicates the availability of data on the data line. For input mode, this signal indicates when the data on the data lines should be valid. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 102: Mode 1 Input Timing

    Chapter 4 Digital I/O Mode 1 Input Timing (NI 6016 and NI 6025E Devices Only) Figure 4-3 and Table 4-3 show timing specifications for an input transfer in mode 1. STB* INTR DATA Figure 4-3. Input Transfer in Mode 1 Timing Specifications Table 4-3.

  • Page 103: Mode 1 Output Timing

    WR* = 1 to Output — WR* = 1 to OBF* = 0 — ACK* = 0 to OBF* = 1 — ACK* Pulse Width — ACK* = 1 to INTR = 1 — © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 104: Mode 2 Bidirectional Timing

    Chapter 4 Digital I/O Mode 2 Bidirectional Timing (NI 6016 and NI 6025E Devices Only) Figure 4-5 and Table 4-5 show timing specifications for a bidirectional transfer in mode 2. WR * OBF * INTR ACK * STB * RD * DATA Figure 4-5.

  • Page 105: Power-On States Of The Pfi And Dio Lines

    Figure 4-6. Digital output applications include sending TTL signals and driving external devices, such as the LED shown in Figure 4-6. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 106: Getting Started With Dio Applications In Software

    Chapter 4 Digital I/O +5 V P0.<4..7> TTL Signal P0.<0..3> +5 V Switch D GND I/O Connector E Series Device Figure 4-6. P0.<0..3> Configured for Digital Input, P0.<4..7> Configured for Digital Output Caution Exceeding the maximum input voltage ratings, which are listed in the I/O Terminal Summary table in the specifications document for each E Series family, can damage the DAQ device and the computer.

  • Page 107: Counters

    The specified number of pulses are generated for finite generations unless the retriggerable attribute is used. The retriggerable attribute causes the generation to restart on a subsequent start trigger. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 108: Pause Trigger

    Chapter 5 Counters Pause Trigger You can use pause triggers in edge counting and continuous pulse generation applications. For edge counting acquisitions, the counter stops counting edges while the external trigger signal is low and resumes when the signal goes high or vice versa. For continuous pulse generations, the counter stops generating pulses while the external trigger signal is low and resumes when the signal goes high or vice versa.

  • Page 109: Counter 0 Source Signal

    PFI is inputting the Ctr0Source signal. This output is set to high-impedance at startup. Figure 5-3 shows the timing requirements for the Ctr0Source signal. = 50 ns minimum = 10 ns minimum Figure 5-3. Ctr0Source Timing Requirements © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 110: Counter 0 Gate Signal

    Chapter 5 Counters The maximum allowed frequency is 20 MHz, with a minimum pulse width of 10 ns high or low. There is no minimum frequency. For most applications, unless you select an external source, the 20MHzTimebase signal or the 100kHzTimebase signal generates the Ctr0Source signal.

  • Page 111: Counter 0 Internal Output Signal

    Ctr0InternalOutput drives the CTR 0 OUT pin to trigger or control external devices. • Ctr0InternalOutput can drive other internal signals. Refer to Device Routing in MAX in the NI-DAQmx Help or the LabVIEW 8.x Help for more information. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 112: Ctr 0 Out Pin

    Chapter 5 Counters CTR 0 OUT Pin When the CTR 0 OUT pin is configured as an output, the Ctr0InternalOutput signal drives the pin. As an input, CTR 0 OUT can drive any of the RTSI <0..6> signals. CTR 0 OUT is set to high-impedance at startup.

  • Page 113: Counter 1 Gate Signal

    You can export the gate signal connected to Counter 1 to the PFI 4/CTR 1 GATE pin, even if another PFI is inputting the Ctr1Gate signal. This output is set to high-impedance at startup. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 114: Counter 1 Internal Output Signal

    Chapter 5 Counters Figure 5-8 shows the timing requirements for the Ctr1Gate signal. Rising-Edge Polarity Falling-Edge Polarity = 10 ns minimum Figure 5-8. Ctr1Gate Signal Timing Requirements Counter 1 Internal Output Signal The Counter 1 Internal Output (Ctr1InternalOutput) signal is the output of Counter 1.

  • Page 115: Counter 1 Up/Down Signal

    20MHzTimebase signal is used as the MasterTimebase unless you wish to synchronize multiple devices, in which case, you should use RTSI 7. Refer to Chapter 8, Real-Time System Integration Bus (RTSI), for more information about which signals are available through RTSI. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 116: Getting Started With Counter Applications In Software

    Chapter 5 Counters Figure 5-10 shows the timing requirements for MasterTimebase. = 50 ns minimum = 23 ns minimum Figure 5-10. MasterTimebase Timing Requirements Getting Started with Counter Applications in Software You can use the E Series device in the following counter-based applications.

  • Page 117: Programmable Function Interfaces (Pfi)

    For example, if you need the Counter 0 Source signal as an output on the I/O connector, software can turn on the output driver for the PFI 8/CTR 0 SRC pin. This signal, however, cannot be output on any other PFI pin. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 118 Chapter 6 Programmable Function Interfaces (PFI) Not all timing signals can be output. PFI pins are labeled with the timing signal that can be output on it. For example, PFI 8 is labeled PFI 8/CTR 0 Source. The following timing signals can be output on PFI pins: •...

  • Page 119: Digital Routing

    • AI Start Trigger Signal • AI Reference Trigger Signal • AI Sample Clock Signal • AI Convert Clock Signal • AI Pause Trigger Signal • AI Sample Clock Timebase Signal © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 120 Chapter 7 Digital Routing • AO Start Trigger Signal • AO Sample Clock Signal • AO Pause Trigger Signal • AO Sample Clock Timebase Signal • Counter 0 Source Signal • Counter 0 Gate Signal • Counter 0 Up/Down Signal •...
  • Page 121 The Master Timebase signal can only be accepted as an external signal over RTSI. Refer to the Device and RTSI Clocks section of Chapter 8, Real-Time System Integration (RTSI), for information about routing this signal. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 122: Connecting Timing Signals

    Chapter 7 Digital Routing Connecting Timing Signals Caution Exceeding the maximum input voltage ratings, which are listed in the I/O Terminal Summary table in the specifications document for each E Series family, can damage the DAQ device and the computer. NI is not liable for any damage resulting from such signal connections.

  • Page 123: Routing Signals In Software

    DAQmx Connect Terminals.vi Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) Route Signal.vi NI-DAQmx Export_Signal DAQmx_Connect_Terminals Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) Select_Signal Note For more information about routing signals in software, refer to the NI-DAQmx Help or the LabVIEW 8.x Help. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 124: Real-Time System Integration Bus (Rtsi)

    These bidirectional lines can drive or receive any of the timing and triggering signals directly to or from the trigger bus. PCI E Series Devices This signal connection scheme for PCI E Series devices is shown in Figure 8-1. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 125: Pxi E Series Devices

    Chapter 8 Real-Time System Integration Bus (RTSI) DAQ-STC ai/ConvertClock ai/StartTrigger ai/ReferenceTrigger ao/SampleClock ao/StartTrigger Ctr0Source Ctr0Gate Ctr0InternalOutput Ctr0Out Trigger <0..6> ai/SampleClock ai/PauseTrigger ai/SampleClockTimebase ao/SampleClockTimebase Ctr1Source Ctr1Gate ao/PauseTrigger RTSI Trigger 7 20MHz Timebase Switch Master Timebase Figure 8-1. PCI E Series Signal Connection Scheme Refer to the Timing Signal Routing section of Chapter 7,...
  • Page 126 In NI-DAQmx, you can indirectly route timing signals not shown in the above diagrams to RTSI. For a detailed description of which routes are possible on your device, in MAX, select Devices and Interfaces, your device, then select the Device Routes tab. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 127: Device And Rtsi Clocks

    Chapter 8 Real-Time System Integration Bus (RTSI) Device and RTSI Clocks Many E Series device functions require a frequency timebase to generate the necessary timing signals for controlling A/D conversions, DAC updates, or general-purpose signals at the I/O connector. This timebase is also called the Master Timebase or Onboard Clock.

  • Page 128: Bus Interface

    The CompactPCI specification permits vendors to develop sub-buses that coexist with the basic PCI interface on the CompactPCI bus. Compatible operation is not guaranteed between CompactPCI devices with different sub-buses nor between CompactPCI devices with sub-buses and PXI. The © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 129: Data Transfer Methods

    DMA is a method to transfer data between the device and computer memory without the involvement of the CPU. This method makes DMA the fastest available data transfer method. National Instruments uses DMA hardware and software technology to achieve high throughput rates and to increase system utilization.

  • Page 130: Changing Data Transfer Methods Between Dma And Irq

    For NI-DAQmx, use the Data Transfer Mechanism property node. For Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), use the Set DAQ Device Information VI or function. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

  • Page 131: Triggering

    The edge can be either the rising edge or falling edge of the digital signal. A rising edge is a transition from a low logic level to a high logic level. A falling edge is a high-to-low transition. © National Instruments Corporation 10-1 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 132: Triggering With An Analog Source

    Chapter 10 Triggering Figure 10-1 shows a falling-edge trigger. Digital Trigger Falling edge initiates acquisition Figure 10-1. Falling-Edge Trigger You can also program your DAQ device to perform an action in response to a trigger from a digital source. This action can affect the following: •...

  • Page 133: Pfi 0/Ai Start Trig Pin

    Comparison Event signal. This action can affect the following: • Analog input acquisitions • Analog output generation • Counter behavior Note Refer to the NI-DAQmx Help or the LabVIEW 8.x Help for more information. © National Instruments Corporation 10-3 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 134: Analog Trigger Types

    Chapter 10 Triggering Analog Trigger Types You can configure the analog trigger circuitry to different triggering modes. Refer to the section for more Triggering with an Analog Source information. Level Triggering You can configure the analog trigger circuitry to detect when the analog signal is below or above a level you specify.

  • Page 135: Level Triggering With Hysteresis

    A window trigger occurs when an analog signal either passes into (enters) or passes out of (leaves) a window defined by two voltage levels. Specify the levels by setting the window Top value and the window Bottom value. © National Instruments Corporation 10-5 E Series User Manual...

  • Page 136: Analog Trigger Accuracy

    Chapter 10 Triggering Figure 10-7 demonstrates a trigger that asserts when the signal enters the window. Bottom Analog Comparison Event Figure 10-7. Window Triggering Analog Trigger Accuracy The analog trigger circuitry compares the voltage of the trigger source to the output of programmable trigger DACs. When you configure the level (or the high and low limits in window trigger mode), the device adjusts the output of the trigger DACs.

  • Page 137: Device-Specific Information

    Eight lines of TTL-compatible DIO • Two 24-bit counter/timers for TIO • A 68-pin I/O connector Because the PCI-MIO-16XE-50 has no DIP switches, jumpers, or potentiometers, you can easily configure and calibrate it through software. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 138 Appendix A Device-Specific Information NI 6011E (NI PCI-MIO-16XE-50) Dither You cannot disable dither on the NI 6011E (NI PCI-MIO-16XE-50). The ADC resolution on this device is so fine that the ADC and the PGIA inherently produce almost 0.5 LSB of noise. This configuration is equivalent to having a dither circuit that is always enabled.
  • Page 139 Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 140 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI 8 AI 0 AI 1 AI GND AI GND AI 9 AI 10 AI 2 AI 3 AI GND AI GND AI 11 AI 4 AI SENSE AI GND AI 12 AI 13 AI 5 AI 6 AI GND AI GND...
  • Page 141 • Eight lines of TTL-compatible DIO • Two 24-bit counter/timers for TIO • A 68-pin I/O connector Note The NI 6013/6014 does not support SCXI, RTSI, or referenced single-ended (RSE) AI mode. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 142 Appendix A Device-Specific Information NI 6013/6014 Block Diagram Figure A-3 shows a block diagram of the NI 6013/6014. Voltage Calibration EEPROM DACs Control Analog Generic Analog Mode PCI/PXI MINI- Input PGIA Multiplexer Data MITE FIFO Converter Muxes Interface Interface Address/ Data Configuration AI Control...
  • Page 143 D GND NC = No Connect Figure A-4. NI 6013 Pinout For a detailed description of each signal, refer to the I/O Connector Signal Descriptions section of Chapter 1, DAQ System Overview. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 144 Appendix A Device-Specific Information NI 6014 Pinout Figure A-5 shows the NI 6014 device pinout. Note Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names.
  • Page 145 D GND NC = No Connect Figure A-5. NI 6014 Pinout For a detailed description of each signal, refer to the I/O Connector Signal Descriptions section of Chapter 1, DAQ System Overview. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 146 Appendix A Device-Specific Information NI 6015/6016 Family The DAQPad-6015/6016 are Plug-and-Play, USB-compatible multifunction AI, AO, DIO, and TIO devices for USB-compatible computers. The DAQPad-6015/6016 family of devices features the following: • 16 AI channels (eight differential) with 16-bit resolution • Two AO channels with 16-bit resolution •...
  • Page 147 (12.1 in. × 10 in × 1.7 in.) termination connect to an SCC system or Rack-mountable, stackable other accessories Note The devices in the DAQPad-6015/6016 family do not support SCXI, RTSI, or referenced single-ended (RSE) AI mode. © National Instruments Corporation A-11 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 148 Appendix A Device-Specific Information DAQPad-6015/6016 Block Diagram Figure A-6 shows a block diagram of the DAQPad-6015/6016. Voltage Calibration DACs Data Analog Analog Input Data Mode PGIA Microcontroller Converter Multiplexer FIFO Multiplexer – Program SRAM Config Firmware EEPROM Flash Config AI Control CPLD Memory Calibrate...
  • Page 149 Figure A-8 shows the analog input circuitry on BNC DAQPads. When the switch is in the FS position, AI x – is grounded through a 0.1 µF capacitor in parallel with a 5 kΩ resistor. © National Instruments Corporation A-13 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 150 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI x + AI x – 0.1 µF 5 kΩ AI GND Figure A-8. BNC DAQPad Analog Input Circuitry Single-Ended Signals For each BNC connector that you use for two single-ended channels, set the source type switch to the GS position. This setting disconnects the built-in ground reference resistor from the negative terminal of the BNC connector, allowing the connector to be used as a single-ended channel, as shown in Figure A-9.
  • Page 151 BNC DAQPads, as shown in Figures A-11 and A-12. CTR 0 OUT D GND Figure A-11. Counter 0 Out PFI 0/AI START TRIG D GND Figure A-12. PFI 0/AI Start Trigger © National Instruments Corporation A-15 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 152 Appendix A Device-Specific Information User <1..2> The User <1..2> signals connect directly from a screw terminal to a BNC. They allow you to use a BNC connector for a digital or timing I/O signal of your choice. The USER 1 BNC is internally connected to pin 21 and the USER 2 BNC is internally connected to pin 22 on the 30-pin I/O connector.
  • Page 153 Loosening the screws on either side of the two Combicon plugs allows you to detach the Combicon plugs from the BNC DAQPad device, as shown in Figure A-15. Figure A-15. Removing the BNC DAQPad Combicons © National Instruments Corporation A-17 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 154 Both LEDs blinking in the same pattern simultaneously indicates an error state. You must power off and power on your device. Blinking alternately If both LEDs blink in the same pattern alternately, contact National Instruments. E Series User Manual A-18 ni.com...
  • Page 155 Phillips screws that attach the lid to the enclosure, and remove the lid. The DAQPad-6015 mass termination device is shown in Figure A-17. The procedure for removing the lid from the DAQPad-6015 BNC is the same. © National Instruments Corporation A-19 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 156 Appendix A Device-Specific Information Figure A-17. DAQPad-6015 Mass Termination Device DAQPad-6015/6016 Specifications Refer to the NI DAQPad-6015/6016 Family Specifications for more detailed information on the devices. E Series User Manual A-20 ni.com...
  • Page 157 D GND 48 64 FREQ OUT Figure A-18. NI DAQPad-6015 Pinout For a detailed description of each signal, refer to the I/O Connector Signal Descriptions section of Chapter 1, DAQ System Overview. © National Instruments Corporation A-21 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 158 Appendix A Device-Specific Information NI DAQPad-6015 BNC Pinout Figure A-19 shows the NI DAQPad-6015 BNC device pinout. Note Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names.
  • Page 159 NC = No Connect Figure A-20. NI DAQPad-6015 Mass Termination Pinout For a detailed description of each signal, refer to the I/O Connector Signal Descriptions section of Chapter 1, DAQ System Overview. © National Instruments Corporation A-23 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 160 Appendix A Device-Specific Information NI DAQPad-6016 Pinout Figure A-21 shows the NI DAQPad-6016 device pinout. Note Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names.
  • Page 161 Rack-mountable, stackable DAQPad-6020E BNC BNC and removable screw Full-size box terminals (12.1 in. × 10 in. × 1.7 in.) Rack-mountable, stackable Note The DAQPad-6020E devices are compatible with Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) only. © National Instruments Corporation A-25 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 162 Appendix A Device-Specific Information DAQPad-6020E Block Diagram Figure A-22 shows a block diagram of the DAQPad-6020E. Calibration Voltage DACs 12-Bit Analog Mux Mode NI-PGIA Sampling Selection Gain Data Interface Port Muxes Switches FIFO Amplifier Transceivers Converter USB Micro – Controller Interrupt Dither EEPROM...
  • Page 163 FS position, AI x – is grounded through a 0.1 µF capacitor in parallel with a 5 kΩ resistor. AI x + AI x – 0.1 µF 5 kΩ AI GND Figure A-24. BNC DAQPads Analog Input Circuitry © National Instruments Corporation A-27 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 164 Appendix A Device-Specific Information Single-Ended Signals For each BNC connector that you use for two single-ended channels, set the source type switch to the GS position. This setting disconnects the built-in ground reference resistor from the negative terminal of the BNC connector, allowing the connector to be used as a single-ended channel, as shown in Figure A-25.
  • Page 165 BNC DAQPads, as shown in the Figure A-28 and Figure A-29. CTR 0 OUT D GND Figure A-28. Counter 0 Out PFI 0/AI START TRIG D GND Figure A-29. PFI 0/AI Start Trigger © National Instruments Corporation A-29 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 166 Appendix A Device-Specific Information User <1..2> The User <1..2> signals connect directly from a screw terminal to a BNC. They allow you to use a BNC connector for a digital or timing I/O signal of your choice. The USER 1 BNC is internally connected to pin 21 and the USER 2 BNC is internally connected to pin 22 on the 30-pin I/O connector.
  • Page 167 Loosening the screws on either side of the two Combicon plugs allows you to detach the Combicon plugs from the BNC DAQPad device, as shown in Figure A-32. Figure A-32. Removing the BNC DAQPad Device Combicons © National Instruments Corporation A-31 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 168 DAQPad but cannot configure it. This problem arises if NI-DAQ is not properly installed, or there are no system resources available. 4 blinks If this pattern is displayed, contact National Instruments. DAQPad-6020E Specifications Refer to the NI DAQPad-6020E Family Specifications for more detailed information on the devices.
  • Page 169 D GND FREQ OUT D GND Figure A-33. NI DAQPad-6020E Pinout For a detailed description of each signal, refer to the I/O Connector Signal Descriptions section of Chapter 1, DAQ System Overview. © National Instruments Corporation A-33 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 170 Appendix A Device-Specific Information NI DAQPad-6020E BNC Pinout Figure A-34 shows the NI DAQPad-6020E BNC device pinout. Note Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names.
  • Page 171 Two 24-bit counter/timers for TIO • A 100-pin extended DIO connector For more information about the DIO lines on the NI 6025E, refer to the Extended Digital I/O section of Chapter 4, Digital I/O. © National Instruments Corporation A-35 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 172 Appendix A Device-Specific Information NI 6023E/6024E/6025E Block Diagrams Figure A-35 shows a block diagram of the NI PCI-6023E/6024E/6025E and the NI PXI-6025E. Voltage Calibration EEPROM DACs Control Generic Analog Analog MITE Mode Data PGIA Interface Muxes Interface Converter FIFO Multiplexer Address/Data Calibration Dither...
  • Page 173 Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names. © National Instruments Corporation A-37 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 174 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI 8 AI 0 AI 1 AI GND AI GND AI 9 AI 10 AI 2 AI 3 AI GND AI GND AI 11 AI 4 AI SENSE AI GND AI 12 AI 13 AI 5 AI 6 AI GND AI GND...
  • Page 175 Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names. © National Instruments Corporation A-39 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 176 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI 8 AI 0 AI 1 AI GND AI GND AI 9 AI 10 AI 2 AI 3 AI GND AI GND AI 11 AI 4 AI SENSE AI GND AI 12 AI 13 AI 5 AI 6 AI GND AI GND...
  • Page 177 Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names. © National Instruments Corporation A-41 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 178 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI GND P3.7 AI GND D GND AI 0 P3.6 AI 8 D GND AI 1 P3.5 AI 9 D GND AI 2 P3.4 AI 10 D GND AI 3 P3.3 AI 11 D GND AI 4 P3.2 AI 12 D GND...
  • Page 179 Two 24-bit counter/timers for TIO • A 100-pin extended AI connector Because the NI 6030E/6031E/6032E/6033E devices have no DIP switches, jumpers, or potentiometers, you can easily configure and calibrate them through software. © National Instruments Corporation A-43 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 180 Appendix A Device-Specific Information NI 6030E/6031E/6032E/6033E Dither You cannot disable dither on the NI 6030E/6031E/6032E/6033E. The ADC resolution is so fine that the ADC and the PGIA inherently produce almost 0.5 LSB of noise. This configuration is equivalent to having a dither circuit that is always enabled.
  • Page 181 Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names. © National Instruments Corporation A-45 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 182 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI 8 AI 0 AI 1 AI GND AI GND AI 9 AI 10 AI 2 AI 3 AI GND AI GND AI 11 AI 4 AI SENSE AI GND AI 12 AI 13 AI 5 AI 6 AI GND AI GND...
  • Page 183 Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names. © National Instruments Corporation A-47 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 184 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI 8 AI 0 AI 1 AI GND AI GND AI 9 AI 10 AI 2 AI 3 AI GND AI GND AI 11 AI 4 AI SENSE AI GND AI 12 AI 13 AI 5 AI 6 AI GND AI GND...
  • Page 185 Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names. © National Instruments Corporation A-49 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 186 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI GND AI 16 AI GND AI 24 AI 0 AI 17 AI 8 AI 25 AI 1 AI 18 AI 9 AI 26 AI 2 AI 19 AI 10 AI 27 AI 3 AI 20 AI 11 AI 28 AI 4...
  • Page 187 Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names. © National Instruments Corporation A-51 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 188 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI 8 AI 0 AI 1 AI GND AI GND AI 9 AI 10 AI 2 AI 3 AI GND AI GND AI 11 AI 4 AI SENSE AI GND AI 12 AI 13 AI 5 AI 6 AI GND AI GND...
  • Page 189 Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names. © National Instruments Corporation A-53 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 190 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI GND AI 16 AI GND AI 24 AI 0 AI 17 AI 8 AI 25 AI 1 AI 18 AI 9 AI 26 AI 2 AI 19 AI 10 AI 27 AI 3 AI 20 AI 11 AI 28 AI 4...
  • Page 191 Type II PC Card slot. The low power consumption of the DAQCard-6036E makes this card ideal for use in portable computers and makes portable data acquisition practical. © National Instruments Corporation A-55 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 192 Appendix A Device-Specific Information NI 6034E/6035E/6036E Block Diagrams Figure A-47 shows the block diagram of the NI PCI-6034E/6035E/6036E. EEPROM Calibration Voltage DACs Control Analog Analog Generic MINI- Mode Input NI-PGIA MITE Data Multiplexers FIFO Muxes Converter Interface Interface Address/Data Calibration Configuration AI Control EEPROM...
  • Page 193 Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names. Terminal Name © National Instruments Corporation A-57 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 194 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI 8 AI 0 AI 1 AI GND AI GND AI 9 AI 10 AI 2 AI 3 AI GND AI GND AI 11 AI 4 AI SENSE AI GND AI 12 AI 13 AI 5 AI 6 AI GND AI GND...
  • Page 195 Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names. © National Instruments Corporation A-59 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 196 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI 8 AI 0 AI 1 AI GND AI GND AI 9 AI 10 AI 2 AI 3 AI GND AI GND AI 11 AI 4 AI SENSE AI GND AI 12 AI 13 AI 5 AI 6 AI GND AI GND...
  • Page 197 Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names. © National Instruments Corporation A-61 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 198 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI 8 AI 0 AI 1 AI GND AI GND AI 9 AI 10 AI 2 AI 3 AI GND AI GND AI 11 AI 4 AI SENSE AI GND AI 12 AI 13 AI 5 AI 6 AI GND AI GND...
  • Page 199 Because the NI 6040E for PXI has no DIP switches, jumpers, or potentiometers, you can easily configure and calibrate it through software. NI PXI-6040E Block Diagram Figure A-52 shows a block diagram of the NI PXI-6040E. © National Instruments Corporation A-63 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 200 Data (16) FIFO DAC1 RTSI Calibration DACs *(32) for the PXI-6071E Figure A-52. NI PXI-6040E Block Diagram NI 6040E Pinout Figure A-53 shows the NI 6040E device pinout. Note Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If...
  • Page 201 D GND FREQ OUT D GND Figure A-53. NI 6040E Pinout For a detailed description of each signal, refer to the I/O Connector Signal Descriptions section of Chapter 1, DAQ System Overview. © National Instruments Corporation A-65 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 202 Appendix A Device-Specific Information PCI-MIO-16E-4 The PCI-MIO-16E-4 is a Plug-and-Play, multifunction AI, AO, DIO, and TIO device for PCI bus computers. The PCI-MIO-16E-4 features the following: • 16 AI channels (eight differential) with 16-bit resolution • Two AO channels with 12-bit resolution •...
  • Page 203 Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names. © National Instruments Corporation A-67 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 204 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI 8 AI 0 AI 1 AI GND AI GND AI 9 AI 10 AI 2 AI 3 AI GND AI GND AI 11 AI 4 AI SENSE AI GND AI 12 AI 13 AI 5 AI 6 AI GND AI GND...
  • Page 205 To avoid continuous resets, make sure the device and host computer are powered on, the 1394 cable is attached to the host computer, and the device drivers are installed. © National Instruments Corporation A-69 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 206 Appendix A Device-Specific Information There are two versions of the NI DAQPad-6052E. Table A-5 illustrates the different I/O connectivity and form factors of each version. Table A-5. NI DAQPad-6052E Versions Model I/O Connector Form Factor DAQPad-6052E 68-pin SCSI-II male Full-size box (12.1 in.
  • Page 207 RTSI Bus DACs Figure A-56. DAQPad-6052E Block Diagram Connecting Signals to the DAQPad-6052E BNC Analog Input You can use each analog input BNC connector for one differential signal or two single-ended signals. © National Instruments Corporation A-71 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 208 Appendix A Device-Specific Information Differential Signals To connect differential signals, determine the type of signal source you are using: a floating signal source or a ground-referenced signal source. Refer to the Differential Connection Considerations Connecting Analog Input Signals sections of Chapter 2, Analog Input, for more information on AI signals.
  • Page 209 You can access analog output signals on the BNC connectors labeled AO 0 and AO 1. Figure A-60 shows the analog output circuitry on BNC DAQPads. AO GND Figure A-60. Analog Output Circuitry © National Instruments Corporation A-73 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 210 Appendix A Device-Specific Information Refer to the Connecting Analog Output Signals section of Chapter 3, Analog Output, for more information. AO External Reference The AO EXT REF input controls the voltage range of analog output signals. Figure A-61 shows circuitry of the AO EXT REF on BNC DAQPads. AO EXT REF AI GND Figure A-61.
  • Page 211 To access the Ctr1Out signal from a BNC, connect pin 21 (USER 1) to pin 17 (CTR 1 OUT) with a wire. User 1 BNC Connector BNC Cable Internal Connection Counter 1 Out Signal Wire Figure A-65. User <1..2> BNC Example © National Instruments Corporation A-75 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 212 Appendix A Device-Specific Information Other Signals You can access other signals on BNC DAQPads through a 30-pin Combicon connector. To connect to one of these signals, use a small screwdriver to press down the orange spring release button at a terminal and insert a wire. Releasing the orange spring release button will lock the wire securely in place.
  • Page 213 Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5 in Chapter 1 for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names. © National Instruments Corporation A-77 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 214 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI 8 AI 0 AI 1 AI GND AI GND AI 9 AI 10 AI 2 AI 3 AI GND AI GND AI 11 AI 4 AI SENSE AI GND AI 12 AI 13 AI 5 AI 6 AI GND AI GND...
  • Page 215 The NI PCI/PXI-6052E are Plug-and-Play, multifunction AI, AO, DIO, and TIO devices. The NI PCI/PXI-6052E feature the following: • 16 AI channels (eight differential) with 16-bit resolution • Two AO channels with 16-bit resolution • Eight lines of TTL-compatible DIO © National Instruments Corporation A-79 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 216 Appendix A Device-Specific Information • Two 24-bit counter/timers for TIO • A 68-pin I/O connector Because the NI 6052E devices have no DIP switches, jumpers, or potentiometers, you can easily configure and calibrate them through software. NI PCI/PXI-6052E Block Diagram Figure A-69 shows a block diagram of the NI PCI/PXI-6052E.
  • Page 217 D GND FREQ OUT D GND Figure A-70. NI PCI/PXI-6052E Pinout For a detailed description of each signal, refer to the I/O Connector Signal Descriptions section of Chapter 1, DAQ System Overview. © National Instruments Corporation A-81 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 218 Appendix A Device-Specific Information NI 6052E Family Specifications Refer to the NI 6052E Family Specifications for more detailed information on the devices. NI DAQCard-6062E The DAQCard-6062E is a multifunction AI, AO, DIO, and TIO DAQ device for computers equipped with Type II PCMCIA slots. The DAQCard-6062E features the following: •...
  • Page 219 Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names. © National Instruments Corporation A-83 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 220 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI 8 AI 0 AI 1 AI GND AI GND AI 9 AI 10 AI 2 AI 3 AI GND AI GND AI 11 AI 4 AI SENSE AI GND AI 12 AI 13 AI 5 AI 6 AI GND AI GND...
  • Page 221 There are two versions of the DAQPad-6070E: the DAQPad-6070E with a 68-pin SCSI male I/O connector and the DAQPad-6070E with BNC and removable screw terminal connectors. Table A-7 illustrates the different I/O connectivity and form factors of each version. © National Instruments Corporation A-85 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 222 Appendix A Device-Specific Information Table A-7. NI DAQPad-6070E Versions DAQ Device I/O Connector Form Factor DAQPad-6070E 68-pin SCSI-II male Full-size box (12.1 in. × 10 in. × 1.7 in.) Rack-mountable, stackable DAQPad-6070E BNC BNC and removable screw Full-size box terminals (12.1 in.
  • Page 223 Calibration DACs Figure A-73. DAQPad-6070E Block Diagram Connecting Signals to the NI DAQPad-6070E Analog Input You can use each analog input BNC connector for one differential signal or two single-ended signals. © National Instruments Corporation A-87 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 224 Appendix A Device-Specific Information Differential Signals To connect differential signals, determine the type of signal source you are using: a floating signal source or a ground-referenced signal source. Refer to the Differential Connection Considerations Connecting Analog Input Signals sections of Chapter 2, Analog Input, for more information.
  • Page 225 You can access analog output signals on the BNC connectors labeled AO 0 and AO 1. Figure A-77 shows the analog output circuitry on BNC DAQPads. AO GND Figure A-77. Analog Output © National Instruments Corporation A-89 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 226 Appendix A Device-Specific Information Refer to the Connecting Analog Output Signals section of Chapter 3, Analog Output, for more information. AO External Reference The AO EXT REF input controls the voltage range of analog output signals. Figure A-78 shows circuitry of the AO EXT REF on BNC DAQPads. AO EXT REF AI GND Figure A-78.
  • Page 227 To connect to one of these signals, use a small screwdriver to press down the orange spring release button at a terminal and insert a wire. Releasing the orange spring release button will lock the wire securely in place. © National Instruments Corporation A-91 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 228 Appendix A Device-Specific Information You can remove the Combicon plugs to assist in connecting wires. Loosening the screws on either side of the two Combicon plugs allows you to detach the Combicon plugs from the BNC DAQPad device, as shown in Figure A-83.
  • Page 229 Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names. © National Instruments Corporation A-93 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 230 Appendix A Device-Specific Information PFI 9 P0.7 PFI 8 P0.6 PFI 7 P0.5 PFI 6 P0.4 PFI 5 P0.3 PFI 4 P0.2 PFI 3 P0.1 PFI 2 P0.0 PFI 1 CTR 1 OUT D GND D GND USER 2 USER 1 FREQ OUT AI HOLD COMP +5 V...
  • Page 231 Data (16) FIFO DAC1 RTSI Calibration DACs *(32) for the PXI-6071E Figure A-85. NI 6070E/6071E Block Diagram NI PCI/PXI-6070E Pinout Figure A-86 shows the NI 6070E device pinout. Note Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names.
  • Page 232 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI 8 AI 0 AI 1 AI GND AI GND AI 9 AI 10 AI 2 AI 3 AI GND AI GND AI 11 AI 4 AI SENSE AI GND AI 12 AI 13 AI 5 AI 6 AI GND AI GND...
  • Page 233 Some hardware accessories may not yet reflect the NI-DAQmx terminal names. If you are using an E Series device in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Table 1-5, Terminal Name Equivalents, for the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) signal names. © National Instruments Corporation A-97 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 234 Appendix A Device-Specific Information AI GND AI 16 AI GND AI 24 AI 0 AI 17 AI 8 AI 25 AI 1 AI 18 AI 9 AI 26 AI 2 AI 19 AI 27 AI 10 AI 3 AI 20 AI 11 AI 28 AI 4...
  • Page 235 Eight lines of TTL-compatible DIO • Two 24-bit counter/timers for TIO • A 68-pin I/O connector Because the PCI-MIO-16E-1 has no DIP switches, jumpers, or potentiometers, you can easily configure and calibrate it through software. © National Instruments Corporation A-99 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 236 Appendix A Device-Specific Information PCI-MIO-16E-1 Block Diagram Figure A-88 shows a block diagram of the PCI-MIO-16E-1. Voltage Calibration DACs Control (8)* Generic 12-Bit Analog Mux Mode NI-PGIA MITE Sampling Selection Gain Interface Muxes Interface FIFO Switches (8)* Amplifier Address/Data Converter –...
  • Page 237 FREQ OUT D GND Figure A-89. NI PCI-MIO-16E-1 (NI 6070E) Pinout For a detailed description of each signal, refer to the I/O Connector Signal section of Chapter 1, Descriptions DAQ System Overview. © National Instruments Corporation A-101 E Series User Manual...
  • Page 238 Appendix A Device-Specific Information NI 6070E/6071E Specifications Refer to the NI 6070E/6071E Family Specifications for more detailed information on the devices. E Series User Manual A-102 ni.com...
  • Page 239 Refer to Figure B-4. NI 6024E SH6868EP Refer to Figure A-38. SH6850 Refer to Figure B-4. NI 6025E SH1006868 Refer to Figure B-2. SH100100 Refer to Figure A-39. R1005050 Refer to Figure B-3. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 240 Appendix B I/O Connector Pinouts Table B-1. E Series I/O Connector Pinouts (Continued) E Series Device Typical Cable Accessory NI 6030E SH6868EP Refer to Figure A-42. SH6850 Refer to Figure B-4. NI 6031E SH1006868 Refer to Figure B-1. SH100100 Refer to Figure A-44. R1005050 Refer to Figure B-3.
  • Page 241 100-68-68-Pin Extended DIO I/O Connector Pinout When you use an NI 6025E with an SH1006868 cable, the I/O signals appear on two 68-pin connectors. Figure B-2 shows the pinouts of the two connectors. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 242 Appendix B I/O Connector Pinouts MIO-16 Connector Extended I/O Connector AI 8 AI 0 AI 24 AI 16 AI 1 AI GND AI 17 AI 25 AI GND AI 9 AI 18 AI 26 AI 10 AI 2 AI 27 AI 19 AI 3 AI GND...
  • Page 243 PFI 7/AI SAMP CLK PFI 9/CTR 0 GATE PFI 8/CTR 0 SRC CTR 0 OUT D GND FREQ OUT D GND NC = No connect Figure B-2. 100-68-68-Pin Extended DIO I/O Connector Pinout © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 244 Appendix B I/O Connector Pinouts 100-50-50-Pin 100-50-50-Pin Extended AI I/O Connector Pinout When you use the NI 6025E with an R1005050 cable assembly, the signals appear on two 50-pin connectors. Figure B-3 shows the pinouts of the 50-pin connectors. E Series User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 245 +5 V D GND No connects appear on pins 20 through 23 of devices that do not support AO or use an external reference. Figure B-3. 100-50-50-Pin Extended DIO I/O Connector Pinout © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 246 Appendix B I/O Connector Pinouts 50-Pin MIO I/O Connector Pinout Figure B-4 shows the 50-pin I/O connector that is available when you use the R6850 or SH6850 cable assemblies with 68-pin E Series devices. AI GND AI GND AI 0 AI 8 AI 1 AI 9...
  • Page 247 Troubleshooting This appendix contains some common questions about E Series devices. If your questions are not answered here, refer to the National Instruments KnowledgeBase at . It contains thousands of documents that ni.com answer frequently asked questions about NI products.
  • Page 248 Appendix C Troubleshooting reference the signal to the same ground level as the device reference. There are various methods of achieving this reference while maintaining a high common-mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR). These methods are outlined in Connecting Analog Input Signals section of Chapter 2, Analog Input.
  • Page 249 E Series devices. The National Instruments Measurement Hardware DDK provides development tools and a register-level programming interface for NI data acquisition hardware. The NI Measurement Hardware DDK provides access to the full register map of each device and offers examples for completing common measurement and control functions.
  • Page 250 Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the National Instruments Web site at for technical support and professional services: ni.com • Support—Online technical support resources at ni.com/support include the following: – Self-Help Resources—For answers and solutions, visit the...
  • Page 251 Appendix D Technical Support and Professional Services Calibration Certificate—If your product supports calibration, • you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni.com/calibration If you searched and could not find the answers you need, contact ni.com your local office or NI corporate headquarters. Phone numbers for our worldwide offices are listed at the front of this manual.
  • Page 252 Percent. Positive of, or plus. Per. ° Degree. Ω Ohm. Amperes—the unit of electric current. Alternating current. Application development environment. Analog input. Analog input channel signal. AI GND Analog input ground signal. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 253 Glossary AI SENSE Analog input sense signal. Analog output. AO 0 Analog channel 0 output signal. AO 1 Analog channel 1 output signal. AO GND Analog output ground signal. bipolar A signal range that includes both positive and negative values (for example, −5 to +5 V).
  • Page 254 See also DAQ device and measurement device. Digital input/output. driver Software unique to the device or type of device, and includes the set of commands the device accepts. Feet. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 255 A board assembly and its associated mechanical parts, front panel, optional shields, and so on. A module contains everything required to occupy one or more slots in a mainframe. SCXI and PXI devices are modules. National Instruments. NI-DAQ Driver software included with all NI measurement devices. NI-DAQ is an...
  • Page 256 CompactPCI specification by adding instrumentation-specific features. Referenced single-ended mode—all measurements are made with respect to a common reference measurement system or a ground. Also called a grounded measurement system. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 257 Glossary RTSI Real-Time System Integration—the National Instruments timing bus that connects DAQ devices directly, by means of connectors on top of the devices, for precise synchronization of functions. Seconds. Samples. Samples per second—Used to express the rate at which a digitizer or D/A converter or DAQ device samples an analog signal.
  • Page 258 Nominal TTL logic levels are 0 and 5 V. Volts. Common-mode voltage. Ground loop voltage. Volts, input high. Volts, input low. Volts in. virtual channel See channel. Measured voltage. Volts, output high. Volts, output low. Signal source voltage. © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 259 BNC DAQPads, A-13, A-15, A-26, A-28, analog output, 3-1, 3-5, 3-15, A-15, A-28, A-71, A-73, A-87, A-89 A-73, A-89 bus interface, 9-1 circuitry, 3-1 analog output on BNC DAQPads, A-15, A-28, A-73, A-89 analog trigger accuracy, 10-6 © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 260 Index cabling, 2-11 DAC FIFO, 3-1 calibration certificate (NI resources), D-2 DACs, 3-1 calibration circuitry, 1-4 DAQCard-6024E, A-35 circuitry, 2-1, 3-1 DAQCard-6036E, A-55 clocks, 8-4 DAQCard-6062E, A-82 Combicon connector, A-17, A-31, A-76, A-91 DAQPad-6015, A-10 CompactPCI, 9-1 DAQPad-6015 BNC, A-10 configuration, 4-2 DAQPad-6015 Mass Termination, A-10 configuring AI modes in, 2-29, 2-31...
  • Page 261 Measurement Studio documentation, xviii floating signal sources (RSE configuration) minimizing glitches on the output signal, 3-3 single-ended connections, 2-27 MITE, 9-1 Frequency Output, 5-9 multichannel scanning, 2-9 fundamentals, 3-1 mux, 2-1 fuse, A-19 © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 262 Index NI 6036E, A-61, A-62 pinout, A-62 National Instruments support and NI 6040E, A-64 services, D-1 family, A-63, A-69 NI 6011E, A-1, A-2, A-3 NI 6040E (NI PCI-MIO-16E-4), A-67, A-68 NI 6011E (NI PCI-MIO-16XE-50), A-1, A-3 NI 6052E, A-77, A-78, A-79, A-80, A-81...
  • Page 263 PCI-6032E, A-43 NI 6034E, A-58 PCI-6033E, A-43 NI 6035E, A-60 PCI-6034E, A-55 NI 6036E, A-62 PCI-6035E, A-55 NI 6040E, A-65 PCI-6036E, A-55 NI 6062E, A-84 PCI-6052E, A-69, A-79 NI DAQPad-6015, A-21 PCI-6070E, A-94 © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...
  • Page 264 NI 6052E family, A-82 PXI-6040E, A-63 NI 6070E/6071E, A-102 PXI-6052E, A-69, A-79 support, technical, D-1 PXI-6070E, A-85, A-94 synchronizing multiple devices, 8-4 PXI-6071E, A-85 technical support, xx, D-1 reference selection, 3-2 terminal configuration, 2-5 register-level programming, C-3 timing reglitch selection, 3-3...
  • Page 265 10-2 NI resources, D-1 Types of Signal Sources, 2-22 User on BNC DAQPads, A-16, A-30, A-75, A-91 User <1..2>, A-16, A-30, A-75, A-91 using PXI with CompactPCI, 9-1 © National Instruments Corporation E Series User Manual...

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