NI PCIe-6363 User Manual

National Instruments PXIe-6349 Manual
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NI PCIe-6363 Specifications

General

Product Name	NI PCIe-6363
Category	I/O Systems
Form Factor/Bus	PCI Express
Analog Input Channels	16
Analog Input Resolution	16 bits
Analog Output Channels	4
Analog Output Resolution	16 bits
Digital I/O Channels	48
Counter/Timers	4
Triggering	Analog and Digital
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Linux
Input Voltage Range	±0.2 V to ±10 V
Digital I/O Voltage	5 V

Summary

Getting Started

Safety Guidelines

Device Self-Calibration

DAQ System Overview

DAQ Hardware

Programming Devices in Software

Information on using NI-DAQmx driver software and its programming interface (API).

Connector and LED Information

I/O Connector Signal Descriptions

Description of signals found on the I/O connectors of X Series devices.

Analog Input

Analog Input on MIO X Series Devices

Overview of the analog input circuitry for MIO X Series devices.

Instrumentation Amplifier (NI-PGIA)

Analog Input Ground-Reference Settings

Different analog input ground-reference settings supported by MIO X Series devices.

Configuring AI Ground-Reference Settings in Software

How to program channels for different ground references using software.

Multichannel Scanning Considerations

Issues affecting accuracy in multichannel scanning, such as settling time.

Connecting Floating Signal Sources

How to connect floating signal sources and best practices for signal integrity.

When to Use Differential Connections with Floating Signal Sources

Conditions under which to use DIFF input connections for floating signal sources.

When to Use Non-Referenced Single-Ended (NRSE) Connections with Floating Signal Sources

Conditions for using NRSE input connections with floating signal sources.

When to Use Referenced Single-Ended (RSE) Connections with Floating Signal Sources

Conditions for using RSE input connections with floating signal sources and recommendations.

Using Differential Connections for Floating Signal Sources

Method for connecting floating signal sources using differential connections.

Using Non-Referenced Single-Ended (NRSE) Connections for Floating Signal Sources

Method for connecting floating signal sources using NRSE connections.

Using Referenced Single-Ended (RSE) Connections for Floating Signal Sources

Method for connecting floating signal sources using RSE connections.

Connecting Ground-Referenced Signal Sources

How to connect ground-referenced signal sources to X Series devices.

When to Use Differential Connections with Ground-Referenced Signal Sources

Conditions for using DIFF connections with ground-referenced signal sources.

When to Use Non-Referenced Single-Ended (NRSE) Connections with Ground-Referenced Signal Sources

Conditions for using NRSE connections with ground-referenced signal sources.

When to Use Referenced Single-Ended (RSE) Connections with Ground-Referenced Signal Sources

Why RSE connections are not recommended for ground-referenced sources.

Using Differential Connections for Ground-Referenced Signal Sources

Method for connecting ground-referenced signal sources in differential mode.

Using Non-Referenced Single-Ended (NRSE) Connections for Ground-Referenced Signal Sources

Method for connecting ground-referenced signal sources in NRSE mode.

AI Convert Clock Signal

Use of AI Convert Clock signal to initiate a single A/D conversion.

AI Convert Clock Timebase Signal

Analog Input on Simultaneous MIO X Series Devices

Overview of analog input circuitry for Simultaneous MIO X Series devices.

Analog Input Terminal Configuration

Configuration of analog input terminals, specifically differential mode for Simultaneous MIO X Series devices.

Analog Input Range

Definition of input range and its effect on resolution for Simultaneous MIO X Series devices.

Working Voltage Range

Conditions for normal PGIA operation and input voltage limits for Simultaneous MIO X Series devices.

Analog Input Data Acquisition Methods

Software-timed vs. hardware-timed acquisition methods for analog input.

Analog Input Triggering

Triggering actions (start, reference, pause) for analog input tasks.

Connecting Analog Input Signals

Recommended input configurations for different signal sources for Simultaneous MIO X Series devices.

Differential Connections for Ground-Referenced Signal Sources

Connecting ground-referenced signal sources in differential mode for Simultaneous MIO X Series devices.

Common-Mode Signal Rejection Considerations

Differential Connections for Floating Signal Sources

Connecting floating signal sources in differential mode for Simultaneous MIO X Series devices.

Field Wiring Considerations

Recommendations for minimizing noise pickup and maximizing measurement accuracy in signal wiring.

Analog Input Timing Signals

Overview of analog input timing signals for Simultaneous MIO X Series devices.

Aggregate versus Single Channel Sample Rates

AI Sample Clock Signal

Use of AI Sample Clock signal to initiate measurements and its sources.

AI Sample Clock Timebase Signal

AI Start Trigger Signal

Use of the AI Start Trigger signal to begin acquisition.

Retriggerable Analog Input

AI Reference Trigger Signal

Use of AI Reference Trigger signal to stop acquisition.

AI Pause Trigger Signal

Use of AI Pause Trigger signal to pause and resume measurement acquisition.

Getting Started with AI Applications in Software

Guidance on using MIO X Series devices for analog input applications.

Analog Output

AO Reference Selection

Setting the analog output range and its impact on resolution.

Minimizing Glitches on the Output Signal

Analog Output Data Generation Methods

Methods for performing analog output operations: software-timed or hardware-timed.

Analog Output Triggering

Triggering actions (start, pause) for analog output operations.

Connecting Analog Output Signals

How to make analog output connections to the device.

Analog Output Timing Signals

Overview of analog output timing signals.

AO Start Trigger Signal

Use of AO Start Trigger signal to initiate waveform generation.

Retriggerable Analog Output

AO Pause Trigger Signal

Use of AO Pause Trigger signal to mask off samples in a DAQ sequence.

AO Sample Clock Signal

Use of AO Sample Clock signal to initiate AO samples.

AO Sample Clock Timebase Signal

Getting Started with AO Applications in Software

Guidance on using X Series devices for analog output applications.

Digital I/O

Digital Input Data Acquisition Methods

Methods for performing digital input measurements: software-timed or hardware-timed.

Software-Timed Acquisitions

How software controls acquisition rate for on-demand timing of digital signals.

Hardware-Timed Acquisitions

How a digital hardware signal controls acquisition rate for deterministic timing.

Digital Input Triggering

Three triggering actions for digital input: start, reference, and pause.

Digital Waveform Acquisition

Acquiring digital waveforms on Port 0 DIO lines using the DI waveform acquisition FIFO.

DI Sample Clock Signal

Use of DI Sample Clock signal to sample Port 0 terminals and store results.

DI Sample Clock Timebase Signal

DI Start Trigger Signal

Use of DI Start Trigger signal to begin a measurement acquisition.

Retriggerable DI

DI Reference Trigger Signal

Use of DI Reference Trigger signal to stop a measurement acquisition.

DI Pause Trigger Signal

Use of DI Pause Trigger signal to pause and resume measurement acquisition.

Digital Output Data Generation Methods

Methods for performing digital waveform operations: software-timed or hardware-timed.

Software-Timed Generations

How software controls data generation rate for on-demand timing.

Hardware-Timed Generations

How a digital hardware signal controls data generation rate.

Hardware-timed single point (HWTSP)

Digital Output Triggering

Triggering actions (start, pause) for digital output operations.

Digital Waveform Generation

Generating digital waveforms on Port 0 DIO lines using the DO waveform generation FIFO.

DO Sample Clock Signal

Use of DO Sample Clock signal to update DO terminals with samples from the FIFO.

DO Sample Clock Timebase Signal

DO Start Trigger Signal

Use of DO Start Trigger signal to initiate waveform generation.

Retriggerable DO

DO Pause Trigger Signal

Use of DO Pause Trigger signal to mask off samples in a DAQ sequence.

DI Change Detection

Configuration of DAQ device to detect changes on digital input lines and PFI lines.

DI Change Detection Applications

Digital Filtering

Enabling programmable debouncing filters on digital lines for noise reduction.

Watchdog Timer

Software-configurable feature to set critical outputs to safe states during software failures or system crashes.

Connecting Digital I/O Signals

How to connect digital I/O signals, showing P1.<0..3> for input and P1.<4..7> for output.

Getting Started with DIO Applications in Software

Guidance on using X Series devices for static digital I/O, waveform generation, and acquisition.

Counters

Counter Timing Engine

Explanation of the counter timing engine and clock source requirements.

Counter Input Applications

List of various counter input applications available on X Series devices.

Counting Edges

How counters count edges on the Source input for edge counting applications.

Single Point (On-Demand) Edge Counting

Buffered (Sample Clock) Edge Counting

Pulse-Width Measurement

Measuring the width of a pulse on the Gate input signal.

Single Pulse-Width Measurement

Implicit Buffered Pulse-Width Measurement

Sample Clocked Buffered Pulse-Width Measurement

Hardware-Timed Single Point Pulse-Width Measurement

Pulse Measurement

Measuring the high and low time of a pulse on the Gate input signal.

Single Pulse Measurement

Implicit Buffered Pulse Measurement

Semi-Period Measurement

Measuring a semi-period on the Gate input signal after the counter is armed.

Single Semi-Period Measurement

Implicit Buffered Semi-Period Measurement

Frequency Measurement

Methods for measuring frequency using counters.

Low Frequency with One Counter

High Frequency with Two Counters

Large Range of Frequencies with Two Counters

Measuring high and low frequencies accurately using reciprocal frequency measurement.

Sample Clocked Buffered Frequency Measurement

Sample clocked buffered frequency measurements using embedded counter and sample clock.

Hardware-Timed Single Point Frequency Measurement

Choosing a Method for Measuring Frequency

Factors to consider when choosing a frequency measurement method.

Period Measurement

Measuring the period between two edges of the Gate input signal.

Position Measurement

Performing position measurements with quadrature encoders or two-pulse encoders.

Measurements Using Quadrature Encoders

Performing measurements with quadrature encoders using X1, X2, or X4 encoding.

Buffered (Sample Clock) Position Measurement

Buffered position measurement using a sample clock.

Hardware-Timed Single Point Position Measurement

Two-Signal Edge-Separation Measurement

Measuring time between edges on two signals (Aux and Gate).

Implicit Buffered Two-Signal Edge-Separation Measurement

Sample Clocked Buffered Two-Signal Separation Measurement

Hardware-Timed Single Point Two-Signal Separation Measurement

Counter Output Applications

List of counter output applications including pulse generation and frequency generation.

Simple Pulse Generation

Outputting a single pulse on the Counter n Internal Output signal.

Single Pulse Generation with Start Trigger

Outputting a single pulse in response to a hardware Start Trigger.

Pulse Train Generation

Generating trains of pulses with programmable frequency and duty cycle.

Finite Pulse Train Generation

Creating a train of pulses with programmable frequency and duty cycle for a predetermined number of pulses.

Retriggerable Pulse or Pulse Train Generation

Outputting single pulses or multiple pulses in response to each Start Trigger pulse.

Continuous Pulse Train Generation

Buffered Pulse Train Generation

Finite Implicit Buffered Pulse Train Generation

Continuous Buffered Implicit Pulse Train Generation

Finite Buffered Sample Clocked Pulse Train Generation

Frequency Generation

Generating frequency using a counter or the frequency generator circuit.

Using the Frequency Generator

Counter Timing Signals

List of counter timing signals available on X Series devices.

Counter n Source Signal

Counter n Gate Signal

Counter n A, Counter n B, and Counter n Z Signals

Counter n HW Arm Signal

Counter n Sample Clock Signal

Use of Counter n Sample Clock signal for sample clocked acquisitions and generations.

Counter n Internal Output and Counter n TC Signals

Frequency Output Signal

Default Counter/Timer Pins

Counter Triggering

Three different triggering actions for counters: Arm Start Trigger, Start Trigger, and Pause Trigger.

Prescaling

PFI

Using PFI Terminals as Timing Input Signals

Routing external timing signals to X Series functions using PFI terminals.

Exporting Timing Output Signals Using PFI Terminals

Using PFI Terminals as Static Digital I/Os

Using PFI Terminals to Digital Detection Events

PFI Filters

Digital Routing and Clock Generation

Clock Routing

Overview of the clock routing circuitry of an X Series device.

External Reference Clock

Synchronizing Multiple Devices

Methods for synchronizing multiple X Series devices.

PXI Express Devices

PCI Express Devices

USB Devices

Real-Time System Integration (RTSI)

Using RTSI Terminals as Timing Input Signals

PXI and PXI Express Clock and Trigger Signals

Clock and trigger signals available on PXI Express devices.

PXI Triggers

PXI_STAR Trigger

PXIe_DSTAR<A..C>

Bus Interface

Data Transfer Methods

PCI Express/PXI Express Device Data Transfer Methods

Primary ways to transfer data across the PCI Express bus: DMA and Programmed I/O.

Direct Memory Access (DMA)

DMA as a fast data transfer method without CPU involvement.

USB Device Data Transfer Methods

Primary ways to transfer data across the USB bus: USB Signal Stream and Programmed I/O.

USB Signal Stream

Method for transferring data using USB bulk transfers without microcontroller intervention.

Programmed I/O

PXI Express Considerations

PXIe DAQ Bandwidth Considerations

USB DAQ Bandwidth Considerations

Data Throughput

Triggering

Triggering with a Digital Source

Generating a trigger on a digital signal by specifying source and edge.

Triggering with an Analog Source

Generating a trigger on an analog signal by specifying source and type.

Analog Input Channels

Analog Input Channels on MIO X Series Devices

Analog Input Channels on Simultaneous MIO X Series Devices

Analog Trigger Actions

Actions performed by the DAQ device in response to the Analog Comparison Event signal.

Analog Trigger Types

Different analog trigger modes: edge triggering and window triggering.

Analog Edge Triggering

Analog Edge Triggering with Hysteresis

Analog Window Triggering

Analog Trigger Accuracy

Troubleshooting

Analog Input

Common analog input issues like crosstalk, ghost voltages, and rapid drift.

Analog Output

Counters

NI Services

Services and Resources

Training and Certification

Technical Support

Resources for technical support, including self-help and service memberships.