UEi PowerDAQ PDXI-AO Series, User Manual

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Chapter 3: Architecture
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Timing and Control
The PowerDAQ AO clocking and triggering features are
extensive and can be configured in various different ways.
Analog Output Clocking
Clocking comprises of two input signals:
1. Clock In – used to clock analog output channels in
channel list.
2. Trigger In – used to start/stop acquisition
.
You must load the channel list prior to starting this
operation.
Clocking can be controlled by:
Software Strobe
Internal Clock (DSP)
External Clock
Universal External Interrupt/Clock/Synchronization Inputs
Note You can only use these lines for Analog Output
Clocking OR Triggering
Triggering is configured as follows:
Use the IRQB pin to asynchronously update all DACs.
Use the IRQC pin to supply your external trigger source.
Trigger modes:
Start trigger (acquisition starts on rising edge of the trigger
signal)
Stop trigger (acquisition stops on rising edge of the trigger
signal)
Trigger lines should be pulled-down to ground via 4.7Kohm
resistors.