The Measurement Computing PCI-DAS1000 is a multifunction analog and digital I/O card for PCI bus computers delivering medium-speed data acquisition, test and measurement, and process control. The card combines 16 single-ended or 8 differential analog input channels with 24 configurable digital I/O lines and three 16-bit counters, making it suitable for applications requiring real-world signal interfacing at moderate acquisition rates.
Technical Specifications
Analog Input
• 16 single-ended or 8 differential channels
• 12-bit A/D resolution
• Sample rate: 250 kS/s maximum
• Software-selectable input ranges (bipolar or unipolar)
• Software-selectable gains: 1, 2, 4, 8
Digital I/O
• 24 total digital I/O lines
• Two 8-bit ports and two 4-bit ports, independently configurable as input or output
Counters/Timers
• Three 16-bit down counters based on 82C54 chip
• Counter 0: Internal ADC residual sample counting; source from ADC clock
• Counter 1: ADC pacer lower divider; source from 10 MHz oscillator
• Clock, gate, and output signals from two counters accessible via 100-pin connector
– Key Features
• Fully plug-and-play operation; all addresses and interrupts configured via software
• No jumpers or switches required for setup
• Software-based calibration using on-board digital potentiometers and trim D/A converters
• Standard PCI connector with 100-pin signal connector for I/O
• Low-cost data acquisition solution
– Typical Applications
• Industrial test and measurement systems
• Process control and monitoring
• Laboratory data acquisition
• Real-time signal conditioning and analysis
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for 32-bit operating systems including Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Integration via standard PCI bus interface. Not tested or designed for 64-bit Windows operating systems.
