High-Speed Voltage Output – up to 1 MS/s/Channel, up to 16 Bits, up to 32 Channels NI 673x, NI 671x, NI 672x • • • • • • • • • Low-cost arbitrary waveform generation High-channel density Integrated multidevice synchronization bus Easy real-time control with LabVIEW Real-Time Digital triggering and external clocking Simultaneous updates 8 digital I/O lines (TTL/CMOS) Two 24-bit counter/timers Measurement services that simplify configuration and measurements Operating Systems • Windows 2000/NT/XP • Mac OS X • Linux® Recommended Software • • • • LabVIEW 7.x or higher LabWindows™/CVI 7.x or higher Measurement Studio 7.x or higher Analog Waveform Editor Other Compatible Software • Visual Studio .NET • Visual Basic, C/C++, and C# Measurement Services Software (included)1 • NI-DAQmx driver • Measurement & Automation Explorer configuration utility 1Mac OS X and Linux applications must use NI-DAQmx Base driver software. Calibration Certificate Available Family Bus Analog Outputs NI 6711 PCI, PXI 4 1M 12 ±10 NI 6713 PCI, PXI 8 740 k to 1 M 12 ±10 NI 6715 PCMCIA 8 100 k to 1 M 12 ±10 NI 6731 PCI 4 1M 16 ±10 NI 6733 PCI, PXI 8 740 k to 1 M 16 ±10 3 NI 6722 PCI, PXI 8 182 to 800 k 13 ±10 NI 6723 PCI, PXI 32 45 to 800 k 13 ±10 1Update Update Rate per Channel (S/s)1 Output Resolution Output Range (V) External Voltage Reference Digital I/O Counter/Timers Triggering 8 2, 24-bit Digital 8 2, 24-bit Digital 8 2, 24-bit Digital 82 2, 24-bit Digital 82 2, 24-bit Digital – 8 2, 24-bit Digital – 8 2, 24-bit Digital 3 3 3 3 rate can vary depending on the number of channels used; 2Static or hardware-timed pattern generation and acquisition up to 10 MHz Table 1. High-Speed Voltage Output Product Selection Guide National Instruments high-speed voltage output devices combine the latest in PC technologies to deliver simultaneous, multichannel updates for control and waveform output applications. Use these modules in a variety of applications, including: • Stimulus/response • Power supply control • High-speed, deterministic control • Sensor/signal simulation devices, you have complete control of each data point that is updated on the output for each channel. This feature is significant because you can define not only common waveforms such as square, sine, or sawtooth but also complex waveforms. For instance, you are able to create a sine wave that is overlaid with noise in which the amplitude and noise shape are user-defined. In practice, the waveform is defined in a software buffer, within PC memory, and is streamed to the voltage output device using direct memory access (DMA) data transfers. Using DMA transfers, the amount of memory located on board the voltage output device is minimized and is swapped with inexpensive PC memory. Features Real-Time Control Overview and Applications The versatile NI high-speed voltage output devices commonly replace several kinds of instruments including stand-alone PID controllers, low-speed arbitrary waveform generators, and function generators. Waveform Generation These devices are capable of updating at rates up to 1 MS/s, giving you the ability to generate waveforms up to 500 kHz. When using these You can use NI high-speed voltage output devices with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module to deliver real-time, deterministic control loop execution. Because they are compatible with LabVIEW Real-Time, common control algorithms, such as PID, are simple to implement but, more importantly, you may prototype and implement complex, cutting-edge control algorithms as well. High-performance control, on the order of eight PID loops running in excess of 20 kHz each, is possible with this combination of hardware High-Speed Voltage Output – up to 1 MS/s/Channel, up to 16 Bits, up to 32 Channels and software. Each high-speed voltage output device offers multichannel simultaneous updates and hardware-timed single-point updates. into more than 400 LabVIEW built-in analysis routines for display of results in engineering units on a graph. Multidevice Synchronization NI-DAQmx Base Driver Each high-speed voltage output device offers the ability to be master or slave of a multidevice timing and triggering system. Use integration technologies such as the RTSI bus, PXI trigger bus, and PFI pins to trigger and synchronize to a wide variety of I/O types. These I/O types range from analog input, image acquisition, motion control, and high-speed digitizers to multifunction data acquisition devices. With these integration infrastructures, you can create powerful, custom test and control systems with ease. NI-DAQmx Base (available at ni.com/downloads) offers Mac OS X and Linux users a programming interface similar to NI-DAQmx. It features ready-to-use LabVIEW VIs and C function features similar to those included in NI-DAQmx driver software. Measurement Services Software National Instruments measurement services software, built around NI-DAQmx driver software, features intuitive application programming interfaces, configuration tools, I/O assistants, and other tools designed to reduce system setup, configuration, and development time. This software, part of your data acquisition purchase, includes helpful features such as: Automatic Code Generation – DAQ Assistant is an interactive guide that helps you navigate through configuring, testing, and programming analog output tasks and automatically generates the necessary code for NI LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, or Measurement Studio. Cleaner Code Development – Basic and advanced software functions have been combined into one easy-to-use yet powerful set to help you build cleaner code and move from basic to advanced applications without replacing functions. High-Performance Driver Engine – NI-DAQmx delivers maximum I/O system throughput with a multithreaded driver. AO_GND NC 34 33 68 67 AO_GND 32 31 66 65 30 29 28 64 63 62 27 26 61 60 25 24 23 59 58 57 22 21 20 19 18 56 55 54 53 52 AO_GND AO_GND 17 16 51 50 PO5 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 5 4 3 2 1 39 38 37 36 35 AO_GND AO_61 AO_GND AO_51 AO_GND AO_GND AO_3 AO_GND AO_GND AO_0 AO_1 EXTREF PO4 D_GND PO1 PO6 D_GND +5 V D_GND D_GND PFI_0 PFI_1 DBND +5 V D_GND PFI_5/AO_SAMP_CLK PFI_6/AO_START_TRIG D_GND PFI_9/CTR_0_GATE CTR_0_OUTT FREQ_OUT 1 NC AO_GND AO_GND AO_71 AO_GND AO_GND NC AO_GND AO_4 AO_GND AOGND AO_2 AO_GND D_GND DIO0 D_GND DIO2 PO7 PO3 NC EXTSTROBE D_GND PFI_2 PFI_3/ CTR_1_SOURCE PFI_4/ CTR_1_GATE CTR_1_OUT D_GND PFI_7 PFI_8/CTR_0_SOURCE D_GND D_GND No Connect on 6711 or 6731 Figure 1. NI 671x and NI 673x I/O Connector Test Panels – With the Measurement & Automation Explorer configuration utility, you can test all of your module functionality before you begin development. Scaled Channels – Easily scale your voltage data into the proper engineering units using the NI-DAQmx measurement-ready virtual channels by choosing from a list of common sensors and signals or creating your own custom scale. LabVIEW Integration – All NI-DAQmx functions create the waveform data type, which carries acquired data and timing information directly BUY ONLINE at ni.com or CALL (800) 813 3693 (U.S.) 2 CH1 12-Bit DAC CH2 Amp CH2 12-Bit DAC CH3 Amp CH3 12-Bit DAC CH4 Amp CH4 12-Bit DAC CH5 Amp CH5 12-Bit DAC CH6 Amp CH6 12-Bit DAC CH7 Amp CH7 12-Bit DAC 24 8 Calibration Mux CIS EEPROM CONFIG EEPROM DAC Control Control/Data AO Control Bus Interface Bus Interface FPGA FIFO Data In Address/Control PC Card (PCMCIA) Bus CH1 Amp Data DAQ-STC Calibration Interface Control EEPROM DAC FIFO Digital Thermometer Data/Control CH0 12-Bit DAC Data CH0 Amp Control I/O Connector High-Speed Voltage Output – up to 1 MS/s/Channel, up to 16 Bits, up to 32 Channels Calibration DACs Calibration ADC Analog Output Timing/Control Bus Interface Trigger DAQ-STC Counter/ Timing I/O Digital I/O PFI / Trigger Timing Analog Input Timing/Control IRQ RTSI Bus Interface Digital I/O (8) +5 V 0.75 A Figure 2. NI DAQCard-6715 Hardware Block Diagram Control CH0 CH1 Amp CH1 CH3/7 Amp CH3/7 CH0 Latch Data CH3/7 Latch AO Control 24 8 Calibration Mux Address/Data DAC FIFO EEPROM Address I/O Connector Data CH1 Latch Generic Mini PCI MITE Bus Bus Interface Interface EEPROM Control Register Decode AO Control FPGA Calibration Control Calibration DACs IRQ DMA/ IRQ DAQ-STC Bus Interface DMA Data PCI/PXI/CompactPCI CH0 Amp Calibration ADC PFI / Trigger Timing Digital I/O (8) Bus Interface Trigger Analog Output Timing/Control Counter/ Timing I/O DAQ - STC DMA/IRQ Digital I/O Analog Input Timing/Control RTSI Bus Interface +5 V 1A RTSI Bus Note: CH4 through CH7 are found on 6713 and 6733 only Figure 3. NI 671x and NI 673x Hardware Block Diagram BUY ONLINE at ni.com or CALL (800) 813 3693 (U.S.) 3 High-Speed Voltage Output – up to 1 MS/s/Channel, up to 16 Bits, up to 32 Channels Load DAC 13-Bit DAC 13-Bit DAC 13-Bit DAC AO Data Bus 13-Bit DAC 13-Bit DAC EEPROM 13-Bit DAC Power On Reset Misc FPGA MITE Interface Analog Output 13-Bit DAC x41 16-Bit ADC 1NI Analog Input x41 Generic Bus Interface Control PCI Bus Interface Address/Data FIFO Clear Update, Busy PFI/Trigger Trigger Analog Output Timing/Control DMA/IRQ Timing Timing I/O DAQ - STC Bus Interface Digital I/O (8) Digital I/O PCI-6723 only PCI M I TE PCI Bus I/O Connector 13-Bit DAC DMA/IRQ RTSI Bus Interface RTSI Bus Figure 4. NI 672x Hardware Block Diagram Ordering Information PCI NI PCI-6711............................................................................777740-01 NI PCI-6713............................................................................777741-01 NI PCI-67221 ..........................................................................778705-01 NI PCI-67231 ..........................................................................778701-01 NI PCI-6731............................................................................778511-01 NI PCI-6733............................................................................778510-01 PXI NI PXI-6711............................................................................777794-01 NI PXI-6713............................................................................777795-01 NI PXI-67221 ..........................................................................778999-01 NI PXI-67231 ..........................................................................778998-01 NI PXI-6733............................................................................778512-01 PCMCIA NI DAQCard-6715 ..................................................................778146-01 Includes data acquisition driver software. 1Windows only. For more information on extended warranty and value-added services, visit ni.com/services. BUY NOW! For complete product specifications, pricing, and accessory information, call (800) 813 3693 (U.S.) or go to ni.com/dataacquisition. BUY ONLINE at ni.com or CALL (800) 813 3693 (U.S.) 4 High-Speed Voltage Output – up to 1 MS/s/Channel, up to 16 Bits, up to 32 Channels Specifications – NI 671x, NI 673x These specifications are typical at 25 °C unless otherwise stated. Analog Output Output Characteristics Number of channels NI 6715/6713/6733 ........................ 8 voltage outputs NI 6711/6731.................................. 4 voltage outputs Resolution ........................................... 12 bits, 1 in 4,096 (NI 671x), 16 bits, 1 in 65,536 (NI 673x) Number of Channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Maximum Update Rate (NI 671x/673x) Max Update Rate (NI 6715) Using Local Using Host Using Local Using Host FIFO (kS/s)1 Memory (kS/s)2 FIFO (kS/s)1 Memory (kS/s)2 1,000 1,000 1,000 800 1,000 1,000 850 400 1,000 1,000 750 266 1,000 1,000 650 200 1,000 1,000 600 160 952 1,000 550 133 833 869 510 114 740 769 480 100 Digital logic levels Base clocks available.......................... 20 MHz and 100 kHz Data transfers ..................................... DMA (except DAQCard-6715), interrupts, programmed I/O DMA modes ........................................ Scatter-gather Digital Trigger Purpose Analog output ................................. General-purpose counter/timers .... Source ................................................. PCI................................................... PXI................................................... Slope ................................................... Start trigger, gate, clock Source, gate (except NI 6715) RTSI <0...6> PFI <0...9> Positive or negative; software-selectable Compatibility ....................................... 5 V TTL/CMOS Specifications – NI 672x These specifications are typical at 25 °C unless otherwise stated. Analog Output 1These numbers apply to continuous waveform generation, and do not change irrespective of the number of devices in the system. 2These numbers may change when using more devices or when other CPU or bus activity is taking place. Output Characteristics Number of channels NI 6722 ........................................... 8 voltage outputs FIFO buffer size NI 6713/6733.................................. 16,384 samples NI 6711/6715/6731 ........................ 8,192 samples Data transfers ..................................... DMA, interrupts, programmed I/O DMA modes (PXI/PCI only) ................. Scatter-gather Voltage Output Ranges................................................. ±10.0 V, ±AO EXT REF Output coupling................................... DC Protection ............................................ Short-circuit to ground Digital I/O Number of Channels 1 2 8 16 24 32 Max Update Rate (kS/s) Using Local FIFO1 Using Host PC Memory2 800 800 714 714 476 182 333 90.9 253 60 204 45 1These numbers apply to continuous waveform generation, which allows for the time it takes to reset the FIFO to the beginning when cycling through it. This additional time is not incurred when using host PC memory for waveform generation. The max update rate in FIFO mode does not change regardless of the number of devices in the system. 2These Number of channels............................ Compatibility ....................................... Power-on state.................................... Data transfers ...................................... results were measured using an NI 6722/6723 device with a 550 MHz Pentium III machine. These numbers may change when using more devices or when other CPU or bus activity occurs. 8 input/output 5 V TTL/CMOS Input (high-impedance) Programmed I/O, DMA (NI 673x), interrupts (NI 673x) Input buffer ......................................... 2048 B (NI 673x) Output buffer....................................... 2048 B (NI 673x) Transfer rate........................................ 10 Mwords/s (NI 673x) NI 6723 ........................................... Resolution ........................................... Max update rate FIFO buffer size ................................... Data transfers ........................................ DMA modes ........................................ Timing I/O Voltage Output General-Purpose Up/Down Counter/Timers Ranges................................................. ±10 V Output coupling................................... DC Protection ............................................ Short-circuit to ground Number of channels............................ 2 Resolution ........................................... 24 bits Compatibility ....................................... 5 V TTL/CMOS Level Input low voltage Input high voltage Output low voltage (Iout = 5 mA) Output high voltage (Iout = -3.5 mA) Minimum 0V 2V – 4.35 V 32 voltage outputs 13 bits, 1 in 8,192 2,048 samples DMA, interrupts, programmed I/O Scatter gather Digital I/O Maximum 0.8 V 5V 0.4 V – Number of channels............................ Compatibility ....................................... Power-on state.................................... Data transfers ..................................... 8 input/output TTL/CMOS Input (high-impedance) Programmed I/O BUY ONLINE at ni.com or CALL (800) 813 3693 (U.S.) 5 High-Speed Voltage Output – up to 1 MS/s/Channel, up to 16 Bits, up to 32 Channels Timing I/O Number of channels Up/down counter/timers ................ Frequency scaler............................. Resolution Up/down counter/timers ................ Frequency scaler............................. Compatibility ....................................... Digital logic levels Level Input low voltage Input high voltage Output low voltage (Iout = 5 mA) Output high voltage (Iout = -3.5 mA) I/O Connector Blocks BNC-2110 – Shielded I/O connector block with signal-labeled BNC connectors for easy connectivity of your analog output (AO), digital I/O (DIO), and counter/timer signals. BNC-2110..............................................................................777643-01 Dimensions – 20.3 by 11.2 by 5.5 cm (8.0 by 4.4 by 2.2 in.) 2 1 24 bits 4 bits 5 V TTL/CMOS Min 0.0 V 2.0 V – 4.35 V Max 0.8 V 5.0 V 0.4 V – Data transfers Up/down counter/timers ................ DMA (scatter-gather), interrupts, programmed I/O Frequency scaler............................. Programmed I/O Digital Trigger Purpose Analog output ................................. Counter/timers................................ Source ................................................. Compatibility ....................................... Response............................................. Start trigger, gate, clock Source, gate PFI <0...9> 5 V TTL Rising or falling edge For more detailed specifications, please refer to the product manual. High-Speed Voltage Output Cables and Accessories Recommended Configurations • • • • • Shielded options for minimal noise interference Direct connectivity options such as BNC Low-cost options for OEM Front-mount terminal block for PXI Custom connectivity with the CA-1000 Model Shielding Shielded Shielded Shielded Shielded Unshielded Shielded NI 6723 Shielded Shielded Shielded NI 6722 Shielded Shielded Unshielded DAQCard-6715 Shielded Shielded Shielded Unshielded NI 673x, NI 671x Connect to … Cable Accessory BNC SH68-68-EP BNC-2110 Screw terminals SH68-68-EP SCB-68 or TBX-68 Screw terminals – TB-2705 (PXI) Custom SH68-68-EP CA-1000 Screw terminals R6868 CB-68LP or CB-68LPR BNC 2 SH68-C68-S BNC-2110 and BNC-2115 2 SCB-68 or TBX-68 Screw terminals 2 SH68-C68-S Custom 2 SH68-C68-S 2 CA-1000 BNC SH68-C68-S BNC-2110 Screw terminals SH68-C68-S SCB-68 Custom SH68-C68-S CA-1000 Screw terminals RC68-68 CB-68LP or CB-68LPR BNC SHC68-68-EPM BNC-2110 Screw terminals SHC68-68-EPM SCB-68 Custom SHC68-68-EPM CA-1000 Screw terminals RC68-68 CB-68LP or CB-68LPR BNC-2115 – Shielded I/O connector block with signal-labeled BNC connectors for easy connectivity of your extended analog output on NI 6723 devices. BNC-2115..............................................................................777807-01 Dimensions – 20.3 by 11.2 by 5.5 cm (8.0 by 4.4 by 2.2 in.) SCB-68 – Shielded I/O connector blocks giving you rugged, very low-noise signal termination. The SCB-68 also houses silk-screened component locations for easy addition of simple signal conditioning circuitry for your AO channels. SCB-68 ..................................................................................776844-01 Dimensions – 19.5 by 15.2 by 4.5 cm (7.7 by 6.0 by 1.8 in.) CA-1000 – Configurable enclosure that gives you user-defined connectivity and flexibility through customized panelettes. CA-1000 ..............................................................................777664-01 Dimensions – 30.7 by 25.4 by 4.3 cm (12.1 by 10 by 1.7 in.) TBX-68 – 68 screw terminals for easy connection of field signals to 68-pin DAQ devices. It includes one 68-pin male connector for direct connection to 68-pin cables. The TBX-68 is mounted in a protective plastic base with hardware for mounting on a standard DIN rail. TBX-68 ..................................................................................777141-01 Dimensions – 12.50 by 10.74 cm (4.92 by 4.23 in.) CB-68LP, CB-68LPR – 68 screw terminals for easy connection of field signals to AO devices. They include one 68-pin male connector for direct connection to 68-pin cables. The connector blocks include standoffs for use on a desktop or for mounting in a custom panel. The CB-68LP has a vertical mounted 68-pin connector. The CB-68LPR has a right-angle mounted connector and can also be used with the CA-1000. CB-68LP ................................................................................777145-01 Dimensions – 14.35 by 10.74 cm (5.65 by 4.23 in.) Dimensions – 7.62 by 16.19 cm (3.00 by 6.36 in.) TB-2705 – 68-pin screw-terminal block for PXI-671x and PXI-673x modules. Latches to the front of your PXI module with locking screws and provides strain relief as well as easy access to your analog, digital, BUY ONLINE at ni.com or CALL (800) 813 3693 (U.S.) 6 High-Speed Voltage Output – up to 1 MS/s/Channel, up to 16 Bits, up to 32 Channels trigger, and counter/timer signals through screw terminals. Does not work with NI 6703 or NI 6704 devices. TB-2705 ................................................................................778241-01 Dimensions – 8.43 by 10.41 by 2.03 cm (3.32 by 4.1 by 0.8 in.) Synchronization Cables RTSI Bus Cables – Used to connect timing and synchronization signals among measurement, vision, motion, and CAN boards for PCI. For systems with long and short boards, use the extended RTSI cable. 2 boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .776249-02 3 boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..776249-03 4 boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .776249-04 5 boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .776249-05 Extended, 5 boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .777562-05 stability. Use this cable for a DAQCard located in the bottom PCMCIA slot of a laptop. 0.5 m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186838-0R5 1 m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186838-01 SHC68U-68-EP – Identical to the SHC68-68-EP, except that the DAQCard connector is inverted so you can use two latching DAQCard devices in adjacent slots. Use this cable with a DAQCard inserted in the upper PCMCIA slot of a laptop. 0.5 m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187406-0R5 1 m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187406-01 SH68-C68-S – Shielded cable for connecting and latching NI 672x devices to standard 68-pin accessories. 2 m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186381-02 Shielded I/O Cables Ribbon I/O Cables SH68-68-EP – Shielded 68-conductor cable terminated with two 68-pin female 0.050 series D-type connectors, featuring individually shielded analog twisted pairs for reduced crosstalk with high-speed devices. This cable works with all NI 671x and NI 673x devices. 1 m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184749-01 R6868 – 68-conductor flat ribbon cable terminated with two 68-pin connectors. Use this cable to connect the NI 670x, NI 671x, and NI 673x devices to low-cost 68-pin accessories. 1 m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182482-01 SHC68-68-EP – Shielded cable for connecting and latching the NI DAQCard-6715, NI 6722, and NI 6723 to standard 68-pin accessories. Latching screws secure the shielded connector to the device itself for RC68-68 – 68-conductor flat ribbon cable terminated with one VHDCI 68-pin connector and one 68-pin SCSI II connector. 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