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National Instruments Corporation ix PC-DIO-24/PnP User Manual
About
This
Manual
This manual describes the mechanical and electrical aspects of the
PC-DIO-24/PnP and contains information concerning its operation and
programming.
The PC-DIO-24/PnP is a member of the National Instruments family of
I/O channel expansion boards for ISA computers. These boards are
designed for high-performance, low-cost data acquisition and control
for applications in laboratory testing, production testing, and industrial
process monitoring and control.
This manual applies to the PC-DIO-24PnP and to the PC-DIO-24, a
non-Plug and Play device. The boards are identical except for the
differences listed in Appendix D,
Using Your PC-DIO-24 (Non-PnP)
Board
.
Organization of This Manual
The
PC-DIO-24/PnP User Manual
is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1,
Introduction
, describes the PC-DIO-24/PnP, lists what
you need to get started, describes software programming choices,
optional equipment, and custom cables, and explains how to
unpack the PC-DIO-24/PnP.
• Chapter 2,
Installation and Configuration
, describes how to install
and configure the PC-DIO-24/PnP.
• Chapter 3,
Signal Connections
, includes timing specifications and
signal connection instructions for the PC-DIO-24/PnP I/O
connector.
• Chapter 4,
Theory of Operation,
contains a functional overview of
the PC-DIO-24/PnP board and explains the operation of each
functional unit making up the PC-DIO-24/PnP.
• Appendix A,
Specifications
, lists the specifications for the
PC-DIO-24/PnP board.
• Appendix B,
OKI 82C55A Data Sheet
, contains the manufacturer
data sheet for the OKI Semiconductor 82C55A CMOS PPI.