Chapter 1
Introduction
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The NI 6052E uses the National Instruments DAQ system timing controller
(DAQ-STC) for time-related functions. The DAQ-STC consists of three
timing groups that control AI, AO, and general-purpose counter/timer
(GPCTR) functions. These groups have a total of seven 24-bit and three
16-bit counters and a maximum timing resolution of 50 ns. The DAQ-STC
makes possible applications such as buffered pulse generation, equivalent
time sampling, and seamless sampling rate change.
The NI 6052E uses the Real-Time System Integration (RTSI) bus to
synchronize multiple measurement functions to a common trigger or
timing event. The RTSI bus consists of the RTSI bus interface and a cable,
and it routes timing and trigger signals between several functions on as
many as five DAQ devices in the computer.
SCXI is the NI instrumentation front end for plug-in DAQ devices.
The NI 6052E interfaces to an SCXI system so that you can acquire over
3,000 analog signals from thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors
Table 1-1.
DAQPad-6052E Models
Model
I/O Connector
DAQPad-6052E
68-pin SCSI II male connector
DAQPad-6052E for BNC
BNC and removable screw
terminals