Software-Timed Analog Output –
16-Bit, 16 or 32 Channels
NI 670x
• 16 voltage and 16 current outputs
• 16-bit resolution
• 8 (5 V TTL/CMOS) lines
• User-defined power-up states
• Measurement services that simplify
configuration and measurements
Operating Systems
• Windows 2000/NT/XP
Recommended Software
• LabVIEW
• LabWindows/CVI
• Measurement Studio
Other Compatible Software
• Visual Studio .NET
• Visual Basic, C/C++, and C#
Measurement Services
Software (included)
• NI-DAQmx driver
• Measurement & Automation
Explorer configuration utility
Calibration Certificate Available
Product
NI 6703
NI 6704
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The
Bus
PCI
PCI
PXI
Analog Outputs
16 voltage
16 voltage
16 current
Resolution
16 bits
16 bits
Output Rate
Static
Static
Output Range
± 10 V
±10 V,
0 to 20 mA
1
Digital I/O
8
8
Counter/Timers
–
–
Current Sinks
–
3
Triggers
–
–
current output varies when set between 0 and 100 µA.
Table 1. Channel, Speed, and Resolution Specifications
Overview
NI 670x devices are software-timed voltage and current output
devices for PCI and PXI. With NI 6704 devices, you get 16 voltage
outputs and 16 current outputs that you can use at the same time
independently, as well as eight digital I/O (DIO) lines. You can
independently set each output from ±10 V or 0 to 20 mA. The NI 6703
delivers 16 voltage outputs in addition to eight DIO lines.
Current Output Channels (NI 6704 only)
All 16 current outputs are identical. You can set each channel to
source current from 0 to 20 mA – it does not sink current.
The channels source current without requiring an external excitation
source. Each output is accurate to ±2 µA.
I/O Connector
The analog outputs are available at a 68-pin SCSI II shielded
connector. VCH<0..15> are the voltage output channels.
ICH<16..31> are the current output channels. Each channel is
referenced to a ground line, AO GND<0...31>, which is shared
between a voltage and current channel. A fused 5 VDC power signal
from the PCI or PXI bus is available at the I/O connector as well.
Hardware
Voltage Output Channels
All 16 voltage outputs on the NI 6703 and NI 6704 are identical.
You can set each channel for a bipolar voltage output of ±10 V.
Each output is accurate to ±1 mV.
Software-Timed Analog Output –
16-Bit, 16 or 32 Channels
Control
Address
Data
Bus
Interface
Logic
Main
Voltage
Circuit
Control/Lines
nvRAM/
DAC
Control
RAM
Addr/Ctrl
Digital
I/O
Serial
Number
EEPROM
16-Bit
DAC
RAM Data
DAC
Out
Main
Current
Circuit
Current
Output
CircuitX16
16
Voltage
Output
Circuit X16
16
Ordering Information
PCI
I/O Connector
PCI/PXI/CompactPCI Bus
NI PCI-6704 ..................................................................777306-01
NI PCI-6703 ..................................................................778316-01
PXI
nvSRAM
DIO Lines<7..0>
6704 Only
NI PXI-6704 ..................................................................777796-01
Includes data acquisition driver software.
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+5 V
.75 A
Self-Resetting Circuit Breaker
Temperature
Sensor
For complete product specifications, pricing, and accessory
information, call (800) 813 3693 (U.S. only) or go to
ni.com/dataacquisition
.
Figure 1. NI 670x Hardware Block Diagram
Specifications
Analog Output
Output Characteristics
Device
NI 6703
NI 6704
Voltage
16
16
Channels
Current
0
16
Total
16
32
Digital I/O
Digital logic levels
Level
Input low voltage
Input high voltage
Output low voltage
(I
out
= 16 mA)
Output high voltage
(I
out
= 16 mA)
Minimum
0V
2V
–
2.4 V
Maximum
0.8 V
5V
0.45 V
–
Resolution......................................................... 16 bits, 1 in 65,536
Type of DAC...................................................... Enhanced R-2R
Data transfers .................................................. Programmed I/O
Voltage Output
Ranges.............................................................. ±10.1 V
Output coupling ................................................ DC
Power-on state ................................................. Independent, user-defined
Number of channels......................................... 8 input/output
Compatibility .................................................... 5 V TTL/CMOS
Power-on state ................................................. Input (high impedance)
Bus Interface
PCI, PXI ............................................................. Slave
Current Output (NI 6704 Only)
Range................................................................
Type ..................................................................
Output compliance ...........................................
Power-on state .................................................
0.0; 0.1 to 20.2 mA
Source, does not require external excitation source
0 to 10 V
Independent, user-defined
Physical
Dimensions (not including connectors)
PCI.............................................................. 17.5 by 10.7 cm (6.9 by 4.2 in.)
PXI.............................................................. 16.0 by 10.0 cm (6.3 by 3.9 in.)
I/O connector.................................................... 68-pin male SCSI II type
For more detailed specifications, please refer to the product manual.
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Software-Timed Analog Output
Cables and Accessories
Analog Output Accessory Selection Guide
Model
NI 6703, NI 6704
Shielding
Shielded
Unshielded
Connect to…
Screw terminals
Custom
Screw terminals
Cable
SH68-68-D1
SH68-68-D1
R6868
Accessory
SCB-68
CA-1000
CB-68LP
CB-68LP, CB-68LPR
– 68 screw terminals for easy connection of
field signals to AO devices. They include one 68-pin male connector
for direct connection to 68-pin cables. The connector blocks include
standoffs for use on a desktop or for mounting in a custom panel.
The CB-68LP has a vertical mounted 68-pin connector. The
CB-68LPR has a right-angle mounted connector and can also be
used with the CA-1000.
CB-68LP ................................................................................777145-01
Dimensions – 14.35 by 10.74 cm (5.65 by 4.23 in.)
CB-68LPR..............................................................................777145-02
Dimensions – 7.62 by 16.19 cm (3.00 by 6.36 in.)
Table 2. Recommended Accessories
I/O Connector Blocks
SCB-68
– Shielded I/O connector blocks giving you rugged, very
low-noise signal termination. The SCB-68 also houses silk-screened
component locations for easy addition of simple signal conditioning
circuitry for your AO channels.
SCB-68 ..................................................................................776844-01
Dimensions – 19.5 by 15.2 by 4.5 cm (7.7 by 6.0 by 1.8 in.)
Shielded I/O Cables
SH68-68-D1
– Similar to the SH68-68-EP cable, but dedicated for
use with NI 670x devices.
1 m ........................................................................................183432-01
2 m ........................................................................................183432-02
Ribbon I/O Cables
R6868
– 68-conductor flat ribbon cable terminated with two 68-pin
connectors. Use this cable to connect the NI 670x, NI PCI-671x,
NI PXI-671x, and NI 673x devices to low-cost 68-pin accessories.
1 m ........................................................................................182482-01
SCB-68
CA-1000
CB-68LP I/O
and CB-68LPR
R6868 Ribbon Cable
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