KPCI-3101 — KPCI-3104 Series User’s Manual
Analog output hardware test
This test applies only to a board having analog outputs.The analog output test checks whether
the two digital-to-analog converters (DACs) of the board are working correctly. Zero voltages
are set at the two analog outputs, using the on-screen level control utility that is supplied with
DriverLINX. The two output voltages are then measured with a digital voltmeter to verify rea-
sonable DAC offsets. Similarly, a mid-range voltage is set for each of the two analog outputs and
the procedure is repeated to verify proper digital to analog conversion.
NOTE
During this test, ensure that no user circuits are connected to the
KPCI-3101–4 board, via the required screw terminal accessory, except
for analog output connections specified for the test.
The analog output test is primarily a functional test, not a calibration
check, although measured outputs from a properly calibrated board
should correspond to DAC settings, within the accuracy specifications of
the board. If you wish to check and adjust the accuracy, refer to
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Equipment for the analog output hardware test
The following equipment is required to perform the analog output test:
•
A Digital Voltmeter (DVM) or a Digital Multimeter (DMM) set to the 10V range.
•
An STA-300 screw terminal accessory, to which you connect the DVM/DMM as
indicated in
.These are the same connections as made for the analog output
software test.
If possible, use a screw terminal accessory that is reserved for I/O tests. Avoid using a
screw terminal accessory that is normally connected to your external circuits. You
thereby avoid the extra labor and potential wiring errors involved in disconnecting and
later reconnecting your external circuits.
Table C-2
Terminals on STA-300 screw terminal accessory to which DVM/DMM will be connected
during analog output hardware test
To check this analog
output…
…the DVM or DMM will be connected to these terminals
Analog output screw terminal
Analog-ground screw terminal
Analog output 0 [pin 58] TB19
TB18 [pin 25]
Analog output 1 [pin 24] TB23
TB18 [pin 25]
Summary of Contents for KPCI-3101 Series
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Page 15: ...1 Overview...
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Page 83: ...5 Calibration...
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Page 95: ...A Specifications...
Page 107: ...B Connector Pin Assignments...
Page 111: ...C Systematic Problem Isolation...
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