PCM-MIO-A-1/Before You Begin
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1.
Before You Begin
Review the warnings in this section and the best practice
recommendations (see “Best Practices” on page 31) when using and
handling the WINSYSTEMS PCM-MIO-A-1 board. Following these
recommendations provides an optimal user experience and prevents
damage. Read through this document and become familiar with the PCM-
MIO-A-1 before proceeding.
1.1
Warnings
Only qualified personnel should configure and install the PCM-MIO-A-1.
While observing best practices, pay particular attention to the following.
2.
Introduction
This manual provides configuration and usage information for the PCM-
MIO-A-1 data acquisition module. If you still have questions, contact
Technical Support at (817) 274-7553, Monday through Friday, between 8
AM and 5 PM Central Standard Time (CST).
Refer to the WINSYSTEMS website at
for
other accessories (including cable drawings and pinouts) that can be used
with your PCM-MIO-A-1.
3.
Functionality
The PCM-MIO-A-1 is a versatile, PC/104 analog input, analog output, and
digital I/O board designed for high accuracy and high channel count
analog and digital I/O. The board is based upon Linear Technology’s state-
of-the-art precision converters and voltage references, which require no
external calibration.
FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THESE BEST PRACTICES MAY DAMAGE THE PCM-
MIO-A-1 AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Avoid Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Only handle the circuit board and other bare electronics when electrostatic
discharge (ESD) protection is in place. Having a wrist strap and a fully grounded
workstation is the minimum ESD protection required before the ESD seal on
the product bag is broken.
