Chapter 2
I/O Connector
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Analog Output Series User Manual
I/O Connector Signal Descriptions
Table 2-2 describes the signals found on the I/O connectors.
Table 2-2.
I/O Connector Signal Descriptions
I/O Connector Pin
Reference
Direction
Signal Description
AO GND
—
—
Analog Output Ground
—The AO voltages and
the external reference voltage are referenced to
these pins.
AO <0..31>
AO GND
Output
Analog Output channels 0 through 31
—These
pins supply the voltage outputs of their respective
channels.
D GND
—
—
Digital Ground
—These pins supply the
reference for the digital signals at the I/O
connector as well as the +5 VDC supply.
P0.<0..7>
D GND
Input or
Output
Digital I/O signals
—These pins drive and
receive digital signals. P0.6 and P0.7 can control
the up/down signal of Counters 0 and 1,
respectively.
+5 V
D GND
Output
+5 VDC source
—These pins p5 V
power.
AO EXT REF
D GND
Input
External Reference
—This pin is the external
reference input for the AO circuitry.
AI HOLD COMP
D GND
Output
AI Hold Complete
—This pin is used to control
some NI accessories.
EXT STROBE
D GND
Output
External Strobe
—This pin is used to control
some NI accessories.
PFI 0
D GND
Input
PFI 0
—As an input for digital signals, this
pin is a general-purpose input terminal. For
an explanation of PFI signals, refer to the
section.
PFI 1
D GND
Input
PFI 1
—As an input, this is a general-purpose
input terminal.
PFI 2
D GND
Input
PFI 2
—As an input, this pin is a general-purpose
input terminal.