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DAQCard-DIO-24 User Manual
About
This
Manual
This manual describes mechanical and electrical aspects of the
DAQCard-DIO-24 and contains information concerning its operation,
installation and configuration, basic programming, and hardware
operation.
This manual explains how to use the DAQCard-DIO-24 with the
NI-DAQ driver software included in your DAQCard-DIO-24 kit.
The DAQCard-DIO-24 is a 24-bit, parallel digital I/O card with
an 82C55A programmable peripheral interface (PPI). The
DAQCard-DIO-24 is a member of the National Instruments DAQCard
Series of PC Card I/O channel expansion cards. These cards are
designed for low-cost data acquisition and control for applications in
laboratory testing, production testing, and industrial process monitoring
and control.
Organization of This Manual
The DAQCard-DIO-24 User Manual is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the DAQCard-DIO-24, lists
what you need to get started, describes software programming
choices and optional equipment, and explains how to unpack your
DAQCard-DIO-24.
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Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration, describes how to install
and configure the DAQCard-DIO-24.
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Chapter 3, Hardware Overview, contains a functional overview of
the DAQCard-DIO-24 and explains the operation of each
functional unit making up the card.
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Chapter 4, Signal Connections, contains I/O connector signal
descriptions, handshake timing diagrams, and cabling instructions.
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Appendix A, Specifications, lists the specifications for the
DAQCard-DIO-24.