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Introduction
This chapter describes the PCI-1200, lists what you need to get started,
software programming choices, and optional equipment, and explains how
to build custom cables and unpack the PCI-1200.
About the PCI-1200
Thank you for purchasing the PCI-1200, a low-cost, high-performance
multifunction analog, digital, and timing board for PCI bus computers. The
PCI-1200 has eight analog input channels that you can configure as eight
single-ended or four differential inputs; a 12-bit successive-approximation
ADC; two 12-bit DACs with voltage outputs; 24 lines of TTL-compatible
digital I/O; and three 16-bit counter/timers for timing I/O.
The PCI-1200 is a member of the National Instruments PCI Series of
expansion boards for PCI bus computers. These boards are designed for
high-performance data acquisition and control for applications in
laboratory testing, production testing, and industrial process monitoring
and control.
Detailed PCI-1200 specifications are in Appendix A,
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What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use your PCI-1200, you will need the following:
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PCI-1200 board
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PCI-1200 User Manual
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One of the following software packages and documentation:
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ComponentWorks
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LabVIEW for Macintosh
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LabVIEW for Windows
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LabWindows/CVI for Windows
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