SC 206X Series User Manual National Instruments PC DIO 24 371167a
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- SC-206X Series User Manual
 - WARNING
 - Operator's Safety Summary
 - Contents
 - About This Manual
 - Chapter 1 Introduction
 - Chapter 2 SC- 2060 Board
 - Chapter 3 SC- 2061 Board
 - Chapter 4 SC- 2062 Board
 - Chapter 5 Installation and Operation
 - Appendix A HCPL- 2611-060 Technical Data
 - Appendix B Motorola Array Technical Data
 - Appendix C American Zettler Relay Technical Data
 - Appendix D Customer Communication
 - Glossary
 - Index
 - Figures
- Figure 1-1. SC-2060 Board Connected to Host Data Acquisition Board
 - Figure 1-2. SC-2060 Boards and SC-2050 Board Mounted in 19 in. Rack Mount
 - Figure 2-1. SC-2060 Board Parts Locator Diagram
 - Figure 2-2. SC-2060 Power Circuit
 - Figure 2-3. Onboard Equivalent Circuit
 - Figure 3-1. SC-2061 Board Parts Locator Diagram
 - Figure 3-2. SC-2061 Onboard Equivalent Circuit
 - Figure 4-1. SC-2062 Board Parts Locator Diagram
 - Figure 4-2. SC-2062 5 V Onboard Equivalent Circuit
 - Figure 5-1. Mounting Locations for SC-205X and SC-206X Series Boards
 - Figure 5-2. Attaching a Mountable Board to the Chassis
 - Figure 5-3. Double-Height Mounting
 - Figure 5-4. Location of the External Power Screw Terminals
 - Figure 5-5. Power Selection Settings for Switch S1
 - Figure 5-6. Connecting SC-206X Series Boards to data Acquisition Boards via the SC-205X Series Adapter Boards
 - Figure 5-7. Pinout for I/O Connector J1
 
 - Tables
- Table 1-1. Data Acquisition Boards for Use with SC-206X Series Boards
 - Table 2-1. Data Acquisition Boards for Use with the SC-2060 Board
 - Table 3-1. Data Acquisition Boards for Use with the SC-2061 Board
 - Table 4-1. Data Acquisition Boards for Use with the SC-2062 Board
 - Table 5-1. Amount of Power Data Acquisition Boards Supply
 - Table 5-2. SC-205X Series Connectors Compatible with SC-206X Series
 
 
© Copyright 1989, 1996 National Instruments Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
SC-206X Series
User Manual
Optically Isolated and Electromechanical Relay Boards
December 1996 Edition
Part Number 371167A-01
Limited Warranty
The SC-206X Series boards are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year
from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation.  National Instruments will, at its option,
repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period.  This warranty includes parts and
labor.
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Operator's Safety Summary
The general safety information in this summary is for both operating and servicing personnel.
Specific warnings are found throughout the manual where they apply but may not appear in this
summary.
Terms
In this manual, Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal
injury, loss of life, or damage to equipment or other property.
1. Heed all warnings and safety instructions.
2. Never make any signal or cable connection or disconnection when devices are powered on.
All connections must be made with devices powered off.  Failure to do so can result in a
shock hazard.
3. If any voltage potentials can possibly exceed 30 V–particularly potentials across the
optocouplers or relays–the SC-206X Series board must be completely enclosed in order to
protect the operator from shock when devices are powered on.  Do not leave the SC-206X
Series boards uncovered under these circumstances.

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Contents
About This Manual ..............................................................................................................ix
Organization of This Manual...........................................................................................ix
Conventions Used in This Manual...................................................................................x
Related Documentation....................................................................................................x
Customer Communication ...............................................................................................xi
Chapter 1
Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 1-1
What Your Kit Should Contain...................................................................................... 1-3
Software......................................................................................................................... 1-3
Optional Equipment....................................................................................................... 1-4
Unpacking...................................................................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2
SC-2060 Board..................................................................................................................... 2-1
Specifications................................................................................................................. 2-3
Optically Isolated Digital Input.......................................................................... 2-3
Power Requirement (from Host Board or External Power Supply)................... 2-3
Physical.............................................................................................................. 2-4
Operating Environment...................................................................................... 2-4
Storage Environment.......................................................................................... 2-4
Mounting and Connection to Data Acquisition Boards................................................. 2-4
Chapter 3
SC-2061 Board..................................................................................................................... 3-1
Specifications................................................................................................................. 3-3
Optically Isolated Digital Output....................................................................... 3-3
Power Requirement (from Host Board or External Power Supply)................... 3-3
Physical.............................................................................................................. 3-4
Operating Environment...................................................................................... 3-4
Storage Environment.......................................................................................... 3-4
Mounting and Connection to Data Acquisition Boards................................................. 3-4
Chapter 4
SC-2062 Board..................................................................................................................... 4-1
Specifications................................................................................................................. 4-3
Electromechanical Relay Digital Output ........................................................... 4-3
Power Requirement (from Host Board or External Power Supply)................... 4-4
Physical.............................................................................................................. 4-4
Operating Environment...................................................................................... 4-4
Storage Environment.......................................................................................... 4-4
Mounting and Connection to Data Acquisition Boards................................................. 4-4
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Chapter 5
Installation and Operation.............................................................................................. 5-1
Hardware Installation..................................................................................................... 5-1
Internal or External Power Selection................................................................. 5-4
SC-206X Series Board Connection.................................................................... 5-5
Operation........................................................................................................................ 5-8
Safety Information ......................................................................................................... 5-9
Appendix A
HCPL-2611-060 Technical Data...................................................................................A-1
Appendix B
Motorola Array Technical Data...................................................................................B-1
Appendix C
American Zettler Relay Technical Data....................................................................C-1
Appendix D
Customer Communication..............................................................................................D-1
Glossary......................................................................................................................Glossary-1
Index.................................................................................................................................Index-1
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Figures
Figure 1-1. SC-2060 Board Connected to Host Data Acquisition Board
Via an SC-2050 Board....................................................................................... 1-2
Figure 1-2. SC-2060 Boards and SC-2050 Board Mounted in 19 in. Rack Mount
with Connection to Host Data Acquisition Board ............................................. 1-2
Figure 2-1. SC-2060 Board Parts Locator Diagram............................................................. 2-1
Figure 2-2. SC-2060 Power Circuit...................................................................................... 2-2
Figure 2-3. Onboard Equivalent Circuit............................................................................... 2-2
Figure 3-1. SC-2061 Board Parts Locator Diagram............................................................. 3-1
Figure 3-2. SC-2061 Onboard Equivalent Power Circuit..................................................... 3-2
Figure 4-1. SC-2062 Board Parts Locator Diagram............................................................. 4-1
Figure 4-2. SC-2062 5 V Onboard Equivalent Circuit......................................................... 4-2
Figure 5-1. Mounting Locations for SC-205X and SC-206X Series Boards ....................... 5-2
Figure 5-2. Attaching a Mountable Board to the Chassis..................................................... 5-2
Figure 5-3. Double-Height Mounting................................................................................... 5-3
Figure 5-4. Location of the External Power Screw Terminals............................................. 5-5
Figure 5-5. Power Selection Settings for Switch S1............................................................. 5-5
Figure 5-6. Connecting SC-206X Series Boards to Data Acquisition Boards
via the SC-205X Series Cable Adapter Boards ................................................. 5-6
Figure 5-7. Pinout for I/O Connector J1............................................................................... 5-7
Tables
Table 1-1. Data Acquisition Boards for Use with SC-206X Series Boards........................ 1-1
Table 2-1. Data Acquisition Boards for Use with the SC-2060 Board............................... 2-4
Table 3-1. Data Acquisition Boards for Use with the SC-2061 Board............................... 3-4
Table 4-1. Data Acquisition Boards for Use with the SC-2062 Board............................... 4-5
Table 5-1. Amount of Power Data Acquisition Boards Supply.......................................... 5-4
Table 5-2. SC-205X Series Connectors Compatible with SC-206X Series........................ 5-8

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About This Manual
This manual describes the mechanical and electrical aspects of the SC-206X Series boards and
contains information about installing and operating the boards.  The SC-206X Series consists of
three digital signal conditioning boards you can use with National Instruments data acquisition
boards–the SC-2060 optically isolated digital input board, the SC-2061 optically isolated digital
output board, and the SC-2062 electromechanical relay digital output board.  You can use the
SC-206X Series boards for digital signal conditioning on the Macintosh NuBus computers with
the NB Series and Lab-NB boards, the IBM Personal System/2 (PS/2) Micro Channel computers
with the MC Series boards, and IBM PC/XT/AT and compatible computers with the AT Series
and Lab-PC+ boards.  Each of the SC-206X Series boards is described in detail in this manual.
Organization of This Manual
The SC-206X Series User Manual  is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the SC-206X Series boards; lists the contents of your
SC-206X Series kit; describes the optional equipment and software support; and explains
how to unpack your SC-206X Series board.
• Chapter 2, SC-2060 Board, describes the SC-2060 board in detail including function,
compatibility, specifications, mounting, and connection.
• Chapter 3, SC-2061 Board, describes the SC-2061 board in detail including function,
compatibility, specifications, mounting, and connection.
• Chapter 4, SC-2062 Board, describes the SC-2062 board in detail including function,
compatibility, specifications, mounting, and connection.
• Chapter 5, Installation and Operation, describes the installation and operation of the
SC-206X Series boards.  Hardware installation, signal connections to the boards, and
operation are discussed.
• Appendix A, HCPL-2611-060 Technical Data, contains technical data on the
Hewlett-Packard Company high-speed TTL compatible optocoupler.
• Appendix B, Motorola Array Technical Data, contains technical data on the Motorola
Corporation ULN2801 array.
• Appendix C, American Zettler Relay Technical Data, contains technical data on American
Zettler Corporation relays.
• Appendix D, Customer Communication, contains forms you can use to request help from
National Instruments or to comment on our products and manuals.
• The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of terms used in this manual,
including abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, mnemonics, and symbols.
• The Index  contains an alphabetical list and description of terms in this manual, including the
page where you can find each one.
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Conventions Used in This Manual
The following conventions are used in this manual:
italic Italic text denotes emphasis or a cross reference.
MIO-16 MIO-16 refers to the AT-MIO-16, AT-MIO-16D, AT-MIO-16F-5,
AT-MIO-16X, AT-MIO-64F-5, MC-MIO-16, NB-MIO-16, and
NB-MIO-16X boards.
DIO-24 DIO-24 refers to the PC-DIO-24, MC-DIO-24, and NB-DIO-24 boards.
DIO-32F DIO-32F refers to the AT-DIO-32F, MC-DIO-32F, and NB-DIO-32F
boards.
DIO-96 DIO-96 refers to the PC-DIO-96 and NB-DIO-96 boards.
Lab boards Lab boards refers to the Lab-PC+ and Lab-NB boards.
PS/2 PS/2 refers to IBM Personal System/2 computers.
PC/XT/AT PC/XT/AT refers to IBM PC/XT, PC AT, and compatible computers.
Abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, mnemonics, symbols, and terms are listed in the
Glossary.
Related Documentation
The following National Instruments document contains information that may be helpful as you
read this manual:
•SC-205X Series User Manual (part number 320385-01)
The following National Instruments documents may also be helpful to you depending on the type
of system you are using with your SC-206X Series boards.
• Macintosh  NuBus users
-Lab-NB User Manual (part number 320174-01)
-NB-DIO-24 User Manual (part number 320094-01)
-NB-DIO-32F User Manual (part number 320095-01)
-NB-MIO-16 User Manual (part number 320295-01)
-NB-MIO-16X User Manual (part number 320157-01)
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• IBM PC/XT and PC AT users
-AT-DIO-32F User Manual (part number 320147-01)
-AT-MIO-16 User Manual (part number 320146-01)
-AT-MIO-16D User Manual (part number 320489-01)
-AT-MIO-16F-5 User Manual (part number 320266-01)
-AT-MIO-16X User Manual (part number 320488-01)
-AT-MIO-64F-5 User Manual (part number 320487-01)
-Lab-PC+ User Manual (part number 320502-01)
-PC-DIO-24 User Manual (part number 320288-01)
-PC-DIO-96 User Manual (part number 320289-01)
• IBM PS/2 Micro Channel users
-MC-DIO-24 User Manual (part number 320129-01)
-MC-DIO-32F User Manual (part number 320128-01)
-MC-MIO-16 User Manual (part number 320130-01)
Customer Communication
National Instruments wants to receive your comments on our products and manuals.  We are
interested in the applications you develop with our products, and we want to help if you have
problems with them.  To make it easy for you to contact us, this manual contains comment and
configuration forms for you to complete.  These forms are in Appendix D, Customer
Communication.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes the SC-206X Series boards; lists the contents of your SC-206X Series kit;
describes the optional equipment and software support; and explains how to unpack your SC-206X
Series board.
The SC-206X Series consists of three digital signal conditioning boards (the SC-2060, SC-2061, and
SC-2062) you can use with the National Instruments data acquisition boards.  The SC-2060 optically
isolated digital input board isolates digital signals received by data acquisition boards from the power
system of the host computer.  The SC-2061 optically isolated digital output board isolates digital
signals sent by data acquisition boards used in systems that are isolated from the power of the host
computer.  The SC-2062 electromechanical relay digital output board has eight electromechanical
relays controlled by digital output signals from the data acquisition boards.  You can use the SC-206X
Series boards for digital signal conditioning on the Macintosh NuBus computers with the NB Series
and Lab-NB boards, the IBM Personal System/2 (PS/2) Micro Channel computers with the MC Series
boards, and IBM PC/XT/AT and compatible computers with the AT Series and Lab-PC+ boards.
Table 1-1 lists the data acquisition host boards that you can use with the SC-206X Series boards.
Table 1-1.  Data Acquisition Boards for Use with SC-206X Series Boards
AT Series Boards
(PC AT) MC Series Boards
(IBM PS/2) NB Series Boards
(Macintosh II) Lab Series Boards
(PC/XT and
Macintosh NuBus)
AT-DIO-32F MC-DIO-24 NB-DIO-24 Lab-LC
AT-MIO-16 MC-DIO-32F NB-DIO-32F Lab-NB
AT-MIO-16D MC-MIO-16 NB-DIO-96 Lab-PC+
AT-MIO-16F-5 NB-MIO-16
AT-MIO-16X NB-MIO-16X
AT-MIO-64F-5
PC-DIO-24
PC-DIO-96
Note: MIO-16 board refers to the AT-MIO-16F-5, AT-MIO-16, AT-MIO-16D, AT-MIO-16X,
AT-MIO-64F-5, MC-MIO-16, NB-MIO-16X, and NB-MIO-16 boards.  DIO-24 board
refers to the PC-DIO-24, MC-DIO-24, and NB-DIO-24 boards.  DIO-32F board refers to
the AT-DIO-32F, MC-DIO-32F, and NB-DIO-32F boards.  Lab board refers to the Lab-
PC+ and Lab-NB boards.  DIO-96 board refers to the PC-DIO-96 and NB-DIO-96 boards.
Each of the SC-206X Series boards connects to the host data acquisition board (MIO-16, DIO-24,
DIO-32F, DIO-96, or Lab) via a corresponding SC-205X Series cable adapter board designed for the
data acquisition board you are using.  This adapter board connects the specified SC-206X Series board
to the desired 8-bit digital port of the host board.  Figure 1-1 illustrates an SC-2060 board connection.

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Figure 1-1.  SC-2060 Board Connected to Host Data Acquisition Board
Via an SC-2050 Board
The SC-206X Series boards are circuit board assemblies that are external to the host computer.
Standoffs are attached to the boards so they can sit on a workbench near the host computer.
Alternatively, you can mount the SC-206X Series boards in a 19 in. metal chassis for rack mounting.
You can attach a flat acrylic plastic cover or a metal wraparound cover to the chassis.  Input signals are
attached at screw terminals along one edge of the SC-206X Series boards.
Figure 1-2 shows the SC-2060 mounted in a 19 in. rack mount with an SC-2050 mounted alongside it.
Figure 1-2.  SC-2060 Boards and SC-2050 Board Mounted in 19 in. Rack Mount
with Connection to Host Data Acquisition Board

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What Your Kit Should Contain
The contents of the SC-206X Series kits are as follows.  Notice that there are two versions of each
board kit.  One version contains a 0.2 m cable, and the other version contains a 0.4 m cable.
Kit Name Kit Components Part Number
SC-2060 kit SC-2060 board 180925-01
(776336-00) SC-206X Series User Manual 320200-01
with 0.2 m cable Type NB7 0.2 m cable 180924-02
SC-2060 kit SC-2060 board 180925-01
(776336-10) SC-206X Series User Manual 320200-01
with 0.4 m cable Type NB7 0.4 m cable 180924-04
SC-2061 kit SC-2061 board 180930-01
(776336-01) SC-206X Series User Manual 320200-01
with 0.2 m cable Type NB7 0.2 m cable 180924-02
SC-2061 kit SC-2061 board 180930-01
(776336-11) SC-206X Series User Manual 320200-01
with 0.4 m cable Type NB7 0.4 m cable 180924-04
SC-2062 kit SC-2062 board 180935-01
(776336-02) SC-206X Series User Manual 320200-01
with 0.2 m cable Type NB7 0.2 m cable 180924-02
SC-2062 kit SC-2062 board 180935-01
(776336-12) SC-206X Series User Manual 320200-01
with 0.4 m cable Type NB7 0.4 m cable 180924-04
Contact National Instruments if your kit is missing any of its components or if you received the wrong
version.
Software
The SC-206X Series boards require no additional software beyond that you are using for your data
acquisition board.  The digital I/O lines of the host board control all the SC-206X Series functions.

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Optional Equipment
Equipment Part Number
Rack-mount kit with acrylic plastic cover
Single-height 180636-01
Double-height 180636-02
Rack-mount kit with metal wraparound cover
Single-height 181080-01
Double-height 181080-02
Unpacking
Your SC-206X Series board is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic damage to the
board.  Electrostatic discharge can damage several components on the board.  To avoid such damage
when handling the board, take the following precautions:
• When handling the board, use a ground strap or touch the antistatic package to a metal chassis that
is connected to each ground before removing the board from the package.
• Remove the board from the package and inspect the board for loose components or any other sign
of damage.  Notify National Instruments if the board appears damaged in any way.  Do not connect
a damaged board to your computer.

Chapter  2 
SC-2060 Board 
This  chapter describes the SC-2060  board in  detail  including  function,  compatibility, 
specifications,  mounting,  and connection. 
With  the SC-2060 optically  isolated  digital  input  board, you  can easily  connect field  digital 
signals to a computer  equipped  with  a National  Instruments  data acquisition  board.  With  the 
appropriate  SC-205X  Series board,  the SC-2060 can have input  isolation  for  the National 
Instruments  data acquisition  boards for  the Macintosh  II,  IBM  PS/2 Micro  Channel,  and 
PC/XT/AT  computers. 
Each SC-2060 board has screw terminals  for  eight input  channels.  Each input  screw terminal  is 
optically  isolated  from  the digital  I/O  pins of the data acquisition  board and from  the other  input 
terminals  up to a working  voltage  of 300 Vrms.  This feature is useful in many  situations, 
especially  in industrial  and other monitoring  environments  where common mode voltages  are 
present. 
Figure  2-1 shows the parts locator  diagram  for  the SC-2060 board. 
External  Power  Screw 
rerminal  Block  -  Switch  Sl 
26-pin  Connector 
PWR 
Buffer 
Screw  Terminal 
Blocks 
Figure  2-l.  SC-2060 Board Parts Locator  Diagram 
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The 26-pin connector (J1) attaches to the appropriate SC-205X Series board via a 26-pin conductor
cable.  You can connect an external +5 V power supply to the external power screw terminal block (J2)
if required.  To determine if an external +5 V supply is necessary, refer to Internal or External Power
Selection in Chapter 5.  Switch S1 selects either internal or external power.  The buffer improves the
logic levels of the outputs from the optocouplers to the host data acquisition board.  The optocouplers
isolate digital input signals connected to screw terminals IN0 through IN7 (on J3 through J10) from the
computer.  The Vcc terminal of each pair (J3 through J10) of the contacts connects to the power
reference (Vcc) for the digital signal at the corresponding INx, where x represents any channel number
from zero through seven.
The digital input circuitry is positive logic; that is, a high input signal produces a high input state at the
host data acquisition board.  The SC-2060 has eight channels of optocoupler input.  For each channel,
the digital signal must connect to the channel screw terminals along with its voltage reference signal
(Vcc).  The SC-2060 accepts many types of digital signals, including TTL, CMOS logic, and even
voltage references other than +5 V.  However, the SC-2060 input circuitry must not carry more than 20
mA (that is, the difference between the voltage reference and the input signal at the terminals must not
exceed 8.4 V) to avoid damage to the board.  You can add additional resistance in series with the input
circuitry to keep the current below 20 mA for voltage differences greater than 8.4 V.  Figure 2-2 shows
the 5 V power circuit for the SC-2060 board.  Figure 2-3 shows an equivalent circuit for the input
channels.
1
2
3
1 K
D2
+5 V
Jumper
S1
Conn 5 V
From DAQ Board Connector (J1)
F2   
F1
J2   
5 V
External 
Power
GND
0.5 A
0.5 A IN4001 INT
EXT
Figure 2-2.  SC-2060 Power Circuit
INx
+Vccx
J3 through J10
IIL
1/4 W
IN4148 IN4148
L5541
20
AX
10
YX
DIOX
TO J1
(DAQ Board)
300
HCPL-2611-060
Opto-coupler
+5 V
4.7 k
Ω
Figure 2-3.  Onboard Equivalent Circuit
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Warnings: When connecting or disconnecting signal lines to the screw terminals, you must power off
the lines.  Potential differences between the lines and the SC-2060 ground create a shock
hazard while connecting the lines.
Connections, including power signals to ground and vice versa, that exceed any of the
maximum input or output signal ratings on the SC-2060 board can result in damage to any
or all of the boards connected to the SC-206X Series, to the host computer, and to the SC-
2060 board.  National Instruments is not liable for any damages resulting from incorrect
signal connections.
Specifications
The following sections list the specifications of the SC-2060 digital signal conditioning accessory
board.  These ratings are typical at 25° C unless otherwise stated.  The operating temperature range for
this board is 0° to 70° C.
Optically Isolated Digital Input
Number of channels Eight
Isolation
Working voltage 300 Vrms (minimum) channel-to-channel or
channel-to-ground
Note: This product complies with IEC-1010 for Voltage Installation Category II Pollution Degree 2.
Common-mode rejection
Typical 500 V/µs 
Minimum 100 V/µs
Data rate Up to maximum speed of host board (500 kHz)
Propagation delay tPLH = 75 ns (typical) with IIL = 7 mA
tPHL = 45 ns (typical) with IIL = 7 mA
Input 
Compatibility Most TTL and CMOS logic
Input impedance 300 Ω ± 10%, 0.25 W (maximum)
Maximum current IIL = 20 mA (maximum)
Field connections Two screw terminals per channel
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Power Requirement (from Host Board or External Power Supply)
Power consumption (at +5 VDC)
Typical 71 mA ±5% with all inputs low
111 mA ±5% with all inputs high
Maximum 210 mA
Note: The power specifications pertain to the power supply of the host computer when using
internal power or to the external supply connected at screw terminal J2 when using external
power.
Physical
Board dimensions (including standoffs) 5.2 by 4.9 by 1.8 in.
I/O connectors 18 screw terminals
One 26-pin male ribbon-cable connector
Operating Environment
Temperature 0° to 70° C
Relative humidity 5% to 90% noncondensing
Storage Environment
Temperature -55° to 125° C
Relative humidity 5% to 90% noncondensing
Mounting and Connection to Data Acquisition Boards
The SC-2060 has metal standoffs so the board can sit on a workbench near the host computer.  You
can use an optional rack-mount chassis, which can be fitted with a flat acrylic plastic cover.  The SC-
2060 grounds to its metal standoffs, and thus to the rack, when it is mounted in the chassis.
Warning: The SC-2060 must be completely enclosed if any onboard voltages or voltage differences
across the optoisolators can exceed 30 V.
The SC-2060 connects to the data acquisition boards listed in Table 2-1 via the appropriate
SC-205X Series cable adapter board.

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Table 2-1.  Data Acquisition Boards for Use with the SC-2060 Board
SC-205X Series Boards
SC-2050 SC-2051 SC-2052 SC-2053 SC-2054
Host Data
Acquisition
Boards
AT-MIO-16
AT-MIO-16D
AT-MIO-16F-5
AT-MIO-16X
AT-MIO-64F-5
MC-MIO-16
NB-MIO-16
NB-MIO-16X
AT-MIO-16D
MC-DIO-24
NB-DIO-24
PC-DIO-24
AT-DIO-32F
MC-DIO-32F
NB-DIO-32F
Lab-LC
Lab-NB
Lab-PC+ 
PC-DIO-96
A 26-pin ribbon cable connector connects the SC-2060 board to a digital I/O connector on an
SC-205X Series cable adapter board.  The SC-205X Series board connects to the data acquisition
board with a 50-conductor or 100-conductor ribbon cable.  You can connect the SC-2060 to any digital
I/O port on any SC-205X Series board.  The digital I/O port that is connected to the
SC-2060 must be configured and operated on the data acquisition board as input only.  For more
information on mounting and connection, see Chapter 5, Installation and Operation.

Chapter  3 
SC-2061 Board 
This  chapter describes the SC-2061 board in  detail  including  function,  compatibility, 
specifications,  mounting,  and connection. 
With  the SC-2061  optically  isolated digital  output  board, you can easily  control  field  digital 
signals from  a computer  equipped  with  a National  Instruments  data acquisition  board.  With  the 
appropriate  SC-205X  Series board, the SC-2061  can have input  isolation  for  the National 
Instruments  data acquisition  boards for  the Macintosh  II,  IBM  PS/2 Micro  Channel, and 
PC/XT/AT  computers. 
The SC-2061 board has eight  output  channels at its screw terminals  that are optically  isolated 
from  the computer  up to a working  voltage  of  300 Vrms.  You  can use these boards in many 
situations,  especially  in industrial  and other control  environments  where common mode voltages 
are present.  The SC-2061  accommodates output  signals that switch  at rates up to 500 kHz. 
Figure  3-l  shows the parts locator  diagram  for  the SC-2061 board. 
External  Power  Screw  -  Switch  Sl 
rerminal  Block  -  / 
26-pin  Connector 
Screw  Terminal 
Blocks 
Figure  3- 1.  SC-2061  Board  Parts Locator  Diagram 
The 26-pin  connector  (Jl)  attaches to the appropriate  SC-205X  Series board via  a 26-pin 
conductor  cable.  You  can connect an external  +5 V  power  supply  to the external  power  screw 
terminal  block  (J2) if  required.  To determine  if  an external +5 V  supply  is necessary, refer to 
Znternal or External  Power  Selection  in Chapter  5.  Switch  S 1 selects between internal  and 
external  power.  The buffer  improves  the logic  levels of the inputs from  the optocouplers  to the 
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The output channels are labeled OUT0 through OUT7 at the screw terminals.  The SC-2061 has
three screw terminals per channel–GND, OUTx , where x is any channel number (0 through 7), and
+5 V.  The lines between +5 V and GND indicate the boundary between channels.
The digital output of the SC-2061 is positive logic; that is, high output states from the data
acquisition board create high output at the screw terminals.  The SC-2061 has eight channels of
optocoupler output.  The digital output signal and its reference ground must connect at the screw
terminals.  A +5 VDC power supply must also connect at the screw terminals.  The digital output
signal must be pulled up.  National Instruments recommends using a 4.7 kΩ resistor to the
+5 VDC line for the SC-2061.  Because the output lines are open-collector lines, you must use
pullup resistors to obtain valid output from the board.  Figure 3-2 shows  the 5 V onboard
equivalent circuit for the SC-2061 board.
GND (isolated)
Recommended pullup
resistor to be installed
by user to get valid
TTL levels at OUT
L5541
20
AX
From
plug-in
board
YX
HPCL-2611-060
Opto-coupler
270
OUT (isolated)
+5 V (isolated)
SC-2061 Field Connections
(single channel is shown)
DIOX
 Ω
IN4148 IN4148
+5 V
GND (isolated)
4.7 k
OUT (isolated)
+5 V (isolated)
Ω
Figure 3-2.  SC-2061 Onboard Equivalent Circuit
Warnings: When connecting or disconnecting signal lines to the screw terminals, you must power
off the lines.  Potential differences between the lines and the SC-2061 ground create a
shock hazard while connecting the lines.
Connections, including power signals to ground and vice versa, that exceed any of the
maximum input or output signal ratings on the SC-2061 board can result in damage to
any or all of the boards connected to the SC-206X Series, to the host computer, and to
the SC-2061 board.  National Instruments is not liable for any damages resulting from
incorrect signal connections.
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Specifications
The following sections list the specifications of the SC-2061 digital signal conditioning accessory
board.  These ratings are typical at 25° C unless otherwise stated.  The operating temperature range
for this board is 0° to 70° C.
Optically Isolated Digital Output
Number of channels Eight
Isolation
Working voltage   250 Vrms channel-to-channel
300 Vrms channel-to-ground
Note: This product complies with IEC-1010 for Voltage Installation Category II Pollution
Degree 2.
Common-mode rejection
Typical 500 V/µs
Minimum 100 V/µs
Data rate Up to maximum speed of host board (500 kHz)
Propagation delay
Typical (with 4.7 kΩ pullup to +5 VDC) tPLH = 110 ns
tPHL = 45 ns
Output 
Type   Open-collector
Compatibility   TTL-compatible
Fan-out   10 (using 4.7 kΩ pullup resistor at +5 VDC)
Voltage Must pull up to +5 VDC only
Low level output current 15 mA (using 350 Ω pullup resistor at +5 VDC)
Field connections Three screw terminals per channel
Power Requirement (from Host Board or External Power Supply)
Power consumption (at +5 VDC)
Typical 21 mA ±5% with all outputs low
77 mA ±5% with all outputs high
Maximum 130 mA
Note: The power specifications pertain to the power supply of the host computer when using
internal power or to the external supply connected at screw terminal J2 when using
external power.

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Physical
Board dimensions (including standoffs) 5.2 by 4.9 by 1.8 in.
I/O connectors One 26-pin male ribbon-cable connector
26 screw terminals
Operating Environment
Temperature 0° to 70° C
Relative humidity 5% to 90% noncondensing
Storage Environment
Temperature -55° to 125° C
Relative humidity 5% to 90% noncondensing
Mounting and Connection to Data Acquisition Boards
The SC-2061 has metal standoffs so the board can sit on a workbench near the host computer.  You
can use an optional rack-mount chassis, which can be fitted with a flat acrylic plastic cover.  The
SC-2061 grounds to its metal standoffs, and thus to the rack, when it is mounted in the chassis.
Warning: The SC-2061 must be completely enclosed if any onboard voltages or voltage
differences across the optoisolators can exceed 30 V.
The SC-2061 connects to the data acquisition boards listed in Table 3-1 via the appropriate
SC-205X Series cable adapter board.
Table 3-1.  Data Acquisition Boards for Use with the SC-2061 Board
SC-205X SeriesBoards
SC-2050 SC-2051 SC-2052 SC-2053 SC-2054
Host Data
Acquisition
Boards
AT-MIO-16
AT-MIO-16D
AT-MIO-16F-5
AT-MIO-16X
AT-MIO-64F-5
MC-MIO-16
NB-MIO-16
NB-MIO-16X
AT-MIO-16D
MC-DIO-24
NB-DIO-24
PC-DIO-24
AT-DIO-32F
MC-DIO-32F
NB-DIO-32F
Lab-LC
Lab-NB
Lab-PC+ 
PC-DIO-96
A 26-pin ribbon cable connector connects the SC-2061 board to a digital I/O connector on an
SC-205X Series cable adapter board.  The SC-205X Series board connects to the data acquisition
board with a 50-conductor or 100- conductor ribbon cable.  You can connect the SC-2061 to any
digital I/O port on any SC-205X Series board.  The digital I/O port that is connected to the
SC-2061 must be configured and operated on the data acquisition board as output only.  For more
information on mounting and connection, see Chapter 5, Installation and Operation.

Chapter  4 
SC-2062 Board 
This  chapter describes the SC-2062 board in detail  including  function,  compatibility, 
specifications,  mounting,  and connection. 
With  the SC-2062 board, you  can easily  control  many  field  digital  signals with  a computer 
equipped  with  a National  Instruments  data acquisition  board.  With  the appropriate  SC-205X 
Series board, the SC-2062 connects to the digital  ports of any board in the SC-205X  Series. 
Therefore,  the SC-2062 can provide  relay  output  for  the National  Instruments  data acquisition 
boards for  the Macintosh  II,  IBM  PS/2 Micro  Channel,  and PC/XT/AT  computers. 
The SC-2062  electromechanical  relay  digital  output  board has eight  single-pole,  dual-throw 
(SPDT)  relays controlled  by  the eight  digital  lines connected to the SC-2062 board.  Each of 
these relays  has a normally  closed (NC)  contact that is connected to the common  (COM)  contact 
when  the corresponding  digital  output  line  is low  and a normally  open (NO)  contact that is 
connected to the COM  contact when  the digital  line  is high.  The contacts are break-before-make 
so that all  three contacts are never shorted.  Working  voltage  isolation  from  contact-to-coil  and 
from  contact-to-contact  is a maximum  of 250 Vrms. 
Figure  4-l  shows the parts locator  diagram for  the SC-2062 board. 
External  Power 
Screw 
Terminal  Block 
\ 
Switch  Sl 
26-pin 
Driver 
. Relays 
Screw 
Blocks 
Connector 
Terminal 
Figure  4- 1.  SC-2062  Board  Parts Locator  Diagram 
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The 26-pin connector (J1) attaches to the appropriate SC-205X Series board via a 26-pin
conductor cable.  You can connect an external +5 V power supply to the external power screw
terminal block (J2) if required.  To determine if an external +5 V supply is necessary, refer to
Internal or External Power Selection in Chapter 5.  Switch S1 selects between internal and
external power.  The driver amplifies the logic-level signals from the host data acquisition board
to levels sufficient to drive the relays. The relays open and close connections made at the screw
terminals (J3 through J10).
There are three connections per channel–NC, NO, and COM.  There is a small gap between
screw terminal blocks of adjacent channels.  Figure 4-1 shows the locations of the screw
terminals and other major board components.
The SC-2062 has eight sets of relay contacts.  While a channel receives a low output signal, the
relay for that channel remains unenergized and the NC contact shorts to COM while the NO
contact remains open.  When a high output signal is present on a channel, the relay for that
channel is energized, and the NO contact shorts to COM while the NC contact is open.  A green
indicator LED just above each relay illuminates when the relay is energized.  Each energized
relay requires about 60 mA, so power consumption goes up dramatically as the number of
energized relays increases.  To reduce power consumption and to help extend relay life, control
the signals so that relays are energized for only the shortest periods of time and simultaneously a
minimal number of relays are energized.  Figure 4-2 shows the 5 V onboard equivalent circuit
for the SC-2062 board.
NC (normally closed)
NO (normally open)
COM (common)
+5 V
1 k
Ω
LED
10
ULN2803
High-Current Buffer
9
(From
plug-in
board)
DIOX
J1
J
Figure 4-2.  SC-2062 5 V Onboard Equivalent Circuit
Warnings: When connecting or disconnecting signal lines to the screw terminals, you must
power off the lines.  Potential differences between the lines and the SC-2062
ground create a shock hazard while connecting the lines.
Connections, including power signals to ground and vice versa, that exceed any of
the maximum input or output signal ratings on the SC-2062 can result in damage to
any or all of the boards connected to the SC-206X Series, to the host computer, and
to the SC-2062 board.  National Instruments is not liable for any damages resulting
from incorrect signal connections.
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Specifications
The following sections list the specifications of the SC-2062 digital signal conditioning
accessory board.  These ratings are typical at 25° C unless otherwise stated.  The operating
temperature range for this board is 0° to 70° C.
Electromechanical Relay Digital Output
Digital Input
Iin (ON)  0.93 mA at 3.85 V
Iin (OFF) 65 µA
Number of channels Eight
Relay type SPDT (1 Form C)
Break-before-make
Contact material Gold-plated silver nickel
Contact rating
Noninductive load 6 A at 30 VDC or 250 VAC
170 W or 1,800 VA maximum
Contact life
Mechanical 2 x 107 operations
Electrical 1 x 105 operations (at 6 A, 24 VDC, or 120 VAC)
Contact resistance
Initially 100 mΩ maximum
At end of life 200 mΩ maximum
Working voltage  250 Vrms contact-to-contact
250 Vrms contact-to-ground
Note: This product complies with IEC-1010 for Voltage Installation Category II Pollution
Degree 2.
Turn-on delay (operate time)
Typical 5 ms
Maximum 6 ms
Turn-off delay (release time)
Typical 3 ms
Maximum 3 ms
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Power Requirement (from Host Board or External Power Supply)
Field connections 3 screw terminals per channel
Power consumption (at +5 VDC)
All relays energized (typical)  490 mA ±5%
No relays energized (typical) 10 mA ±5%
Maximum 630 mA
Note: The power specifications pertain to the power supply of the host computer when using
internal power or to the external supply connected at screw terminal J2 when using
external power.
Physical
Board dimensions (including standoffs) 5.2 by 4.9 by 1.8 in.
I/O connectors One 26-pin male ribbon-cable connector
26 screw terminals
Operating Environment
Temperature 0° to 70° C
Relative humidity 5% to 90% noncondensing
Storage Environment
Temperature -55° to 130° C
Relative humidity 5% to 90% noncondensing
Mounting and Connection to Data Acquisition Boards
The SC-2062 has metal standoffs so the board can sit on a workbench near the host computer.
You can use an optional rack-mount chassis, which can be fitted with a flat acrylic plastic cover.
The SC-2062 grounds to its metal standoffs, and thus to the rack, when it is mounted in the
chassis.
Warning: The SC-2062 must be completely enclosed if any onboard voltages or any voltages
connected to the relays can exceed 30 V.

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The SC-2062 connects to the data acquisition boards listed in Table 4-1 via the appropriate
SC-205X Series cable adapter board.
Table 4-1.  Data Acquisition Boards for Use with the SC-2062 Board
SC-205X SeriesBoards
SC-2050 SC-2051 SC-2052 SC-2053 SC-2054
Host Data
Acquisition
Boards
AT-MIO-16
AT-MIO-16D
AT-MIO-16F-5
AT-MIO-16X
AT-MIO-64F-5
MC-MIO-16
NB-MIO-16
NB-MIO-16X
AT-MIO-16D
MC-DIO-24
NB-DIO-24
PC-DIO-24
AT-DIO-32F
MC-DIO-32F
NB-DIO-32F
Lab-LC
Lab-NB
Lab-PC+ 
PC-DIO-96
A 26-pin ribbon cable connector connects the SC-2062 board to a digital I/O connector on an
SC-205X Series cable adapter board.  The SC-205X Series board connects to the data acquisition
board with a 50-conductor or 100-conductor ribbon cable.  You can connect the SC-2062 to any
digital I/O port on any SC-205X Series board.  The digital I/O port that is connected to the
SC-2062 must be configured and operated on the data acquisition board as output only.  For
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Chapter 5
Installation and Operation
This chapter describes the hardware installation, signal connections, and operation of the SC-206X
Series boards.
Hardware Installation
The following are general instructions for installing your SC-206X Series board in your computer data
acquisition system.  Consult your computer user manual or technical reference manual for specific
instructions and warnings.  Notice that the installation instructions are the same for each SC-206X
Series board.
1. Turn the host computer off before making any connections.
2. Install the SC-205X Series cable adapter board that is compatible with the host data acquisition
board you are using.  Consult the SC-205X Series User Manual for instructions on the installation
of your SC-2050, SC-2051, SC-2052, SC-2053, or SC-2054 board.
3. It is advisable to use a 19 in. mounting rack or some other protective enclosure if you are using
the SC-206X Series board with high voltage.  If you are not using high voltage, skip to Step 4.
Warning: The SC-206X Series boards are for use where high-voltage isolation is necessary or
desired.  To ensure operator safety, these boards must be mounted in a suitable enclosure
if they are connected to circuits that may have high voltages (greater than 42 V peak).
The rack-mount kit alone with the acrylic plastic cover does not provide adequate
operator protection unless additional coverage is provided on the top and bottom.
Remember to turn the power off when making any connections to any of these boards,
unless the top and bottom are also covered to prevent unintentional contact with high
voltage wiring.
a. Your SC-206X Series board mounts on one-third of a 19-in. rack chassis.  You can mount
two SC-206X Series boards alongside any SC-205X Series cable adapter board except the
SC-2054 board, which occupies half of the rack chassis.  You can mount your SC-206X
Series board on the left side, in the center, or on the right side of the 19-in. rack mount as
shown in Figure 5-1.

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Left
Mounting
Position
Middle
Mounting
Position
Right
Mounting
Position
Figure 5-1.  Mounting Locations for SC-205X and SC-206X Series Boards
b. Remove the screws on the bottoms of the four standoffs attached to the board.  Use the same
screws to mount your SC-206X Series board to the rack chassis as shown in Figure 5-2.  Put
the washers around the screws before you screw them to the rack.
Washer
Screw
Top Washers and Screw
Metal Standoff
Rack Mount
Circuit Board
Lock Washer
Figure 5-2.  Attaching a Mountable Board to the Chassis
Notice that the ground for the SC-206X Series board is connected to the metal standoffs
attached to the board.  Rack mounting automatically grounds the board to the metal chassis.
• If you are planning to use more than two SC-206X Series boards with one SC-205X Series
board, double-height mounting within one rack-mount chassis is possible.  You need a
hardware kit for double-height mounting (see Optional Equipment in Chapter 1). which
consists of two brackets that mount in the rack mount.  You can mount a second row of SC-
205X Series and SC-206X Series boards on these brackets the same way you mount the first
row.  Figure 5-3 illustrates double-height mounting.

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,-  Install racks for double-height mounting, 
r 
First row of boards 
mount in bottom of 
nount chasis 
Figure  5-3.  Double-Height  Mounting 
4.  Connect  the external power  lines to the SC-206X  Series board (if  required).  See Internal 
OY External  Power  Selection later in this chapter to determine whether  external  power  is 
required. 
5.  Connect the SC-206X  Series board to the SC-205X  Series board using type  SC1 ribbon 
cable. 
6.  Connect the field  signals to the SC-206X  Series board at the screw terminals. 
7.  Repeat steps three through  five  to install  and connect any additional  boards. 
8.  If  desired, attach the appropriate  cover to the rack mount.  The optional  19-in. rack-mount 
accessory (type DAl)  kit  includes  a flat  acrylic  plastic  cover.  You  install  the cover by 
sliding  it  over the rack-mount  brackets and using the four  screws included  in the kit. 
9.  If  the SC-206X  Series board has an external  +5 V  supply,  turn the power  supply  on now.  A 
red LED  labeled PWR illuminates  when  the board is receiving  power. 
10.  Turn  the computer on. 
11.  When finished,  turn off  the computer  before turning  off  any external  power  supplies for  the 
SC-206X  Series board. 
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Internal or External Power Selection
Switch S1 on each SC-206X Series board selects internal or external +5 V power for that board.  If you
set S1 to the position labeled INT, the host computer powers the SC-206X Series board  via the host
data acquisition board.  If you set S1 to the position labeled EXT, the SC-206X Series board is powered
from an external +5 V source connected to the J2 connector located near the J1 26-pin header.
In many cases, the host data acquisition board can supply enough power to run the SC-206X Series
boards.  If the total +5 V power drawn by external accessories (such as the SC-206X Series boards, the
SC-2070 or SC-2071 boards, the AMUX-64T board, and SSR Series boards) exceeds the power
remaining, then some of these accessories must be powered by an external +5 V supply.  Also, any
accessories connected to a DIO-32F board must be powered externally because this board does not
supply +5 V power.  Table 5-1 shows the amount of power that each data acquisition board can supply
to external accessories.
Table 5-1.  Amount of Power Data Acquisition Boards Supply
Board Allotted Power
by Slot Power Used by
Board Power from Board Available
for Accessories
Lab-NB 2.0 A 0.8 A 1A1
NB-DIO-24 2.0 A 0.8 A 1.0 A1
NB-DIO-32F 2.0 A 1.6 A 0 A2
NB-MIO-16 2.0 A 1.5 A 0.5 A
NB-MIO-16X 2.0 A 1.4 A 0.25 A1
AT-DIO-32F No Restriction 1.28 A 0 A2
AT-MIO-16 No Restriction 1.5 A 1 A1
AT-MIO-16D No Restriction 1.7 A 1 A1
AT-MIO-16F-5 No Restriction 1.7 A 1 A1
AT-MIO-16X No Restriction 1.6 A 1 A1
Lab-PC No Restriction 0.6 A 1 A1
Lab-PC+ No Restriction 0.15 A 1 A1
PC-DIO-24 No Restriction 0.16 A 1 A1
PC-DIO-96 No Restriction 0.45 A 1 A1
MC-DIO-24 1.6 A 0.8 A 0.8 A
MC-DIO-32F 1.6 A 1.4 A 0 A2
MC-MIO-16 1.6 A 1.4 A 0.2 A
1These limitations are caused by a series fuse on the +5 V out on these boards, rather than
the remaining power per slot.
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External Power Screw 
Terminal  Block 
Figure  5-4.  Location  of the External  Power  Screw Terminals 
Switch  S 1, located near the ribbon  cable connector  J 1, selects internal  or external power  (see 
Figure  5-5).  To use external  power,  set this  switch  to the position  labeled EXT.  To use internal 
power,  set the switch  to the position  labeled  IZV.  Figure  5-5 illustrates  these switch  settings. 
The SC-206X  Series boards are shipped from  the factory  with  switch  S 1 set for internal  power. 
Internal  Power Setting 
(factory  setting)  External  Power Setting 
Figure  5-5.  Power  Selection  Settings for  Switch  S 1 
SC-206X  Series Board  Connection 
Each of the SC-206X  Series boards is connected  to the host data acquisition  board-NB  Series, 
MC  Series, AT  Series, or Lab board-via  an SC-205X  Series cable adapter board.  Figure  5-6 
illustrates  the connections  between the host board and the SC-205X  Series boards and between 
the SC-205X  Series and the SC-206X  Series boards.  For more information  on the SC-205X 
Series boards, see the SC-205X 
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MIO-16 SC-2050 SC-206X Series
Digital I/O
DIO-24 SC-2051
DIO-32F SC-2052
SC-206X Series
SC-206X Series
SC-206X Series
SC-206X Series
Digital I/O
Lab Board SC-2053
DIO-96
PORT
-B-
SC-206X Series
SC-206X Series
SC-206X Series
PORT
-C-
PORT
-A-
SC-206X Series
SC-206X Series
SC-206X Series
PORT
-A-
PORT
-C-
PORT
-B-
Digital I/O
SC-2054
PORT
-B-
SC-206X Series
SC-206X Series
SC-206X Series
SC-206X Series
SC-206X Series
SC-206X Series
PORT
-C-
PORT
-A-
PORT
-A-
PORT
-C-
PORT
-B-
Digital I/O
SC-2054
Digital I/O SC-206X Series
SC-206X Series
SC-206X Series
PORT
-A-
PORT
-C-
PORT
-B-
Digital I/O SC-206X Series
SC-206X Series
SC-206X Series
PORT
-A-
PORT
-C-
PORT
-B-
PORT
-A-
PORT
-B-
PORT
-D-
PORT
-C-
Figure 5-6.  Connecting SC-206X Series Boards to Data Acquisition Boards
via the SC-205X Series Cable Adapter Boards

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For more detailed information about the SC-206X Series boards, see Chapter 2, SC-2060 Board,
Chapter 3, SC-2061 Board, or Chapter 4, SC-2062 Board.
A 26-pin ribbon cable (type SC1) connects your SC-206X Series board to an SC-205X Series board.
Remember to turn the computer or any other device off before making any connections.  One end of
the ribbon cable connects to the SC-206X Series board at connector J1.
Figure 5-7 shows the pinouts for cable connector J1 on your SC-206X Series boards.
1
23
21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
DIO1
DIO4
DIO5
DIO2
DIO0
DIO3
DIO6
DIO7
+5 V
+5 V
+5 V
+5 V
+5 V 25 26
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
Figure 5-7.  Pinout for I/O Connector J1
Pins Signal Names Description
9, 11, 13, 15,  DIO<0..7> Digital data lines–DIO7 is the most significant bit;
17, 19, 21, 23 DIO0 is the least significant bit.
1, 3, 5 ,7, 25 +5 V Power from host computer–When you set switch S1 to the
position labeled INT, these pins are connected to power
connections on the SC-206X Series.  When you set switch
S1 to the position labeled EXT, these pins are
disconnected from parts on the SC-206X Series.
2, 4, 6, 8, 10,  GND Ground–These pins are connected to the ground
12, 14, 16, 18,  signal of the SC-206X Series board.
20, 22, 24, 26
Connector J1 is for connection only to an SC-205X Series board at a 26-pin connector labeled Digital
I/O (see Table 5-2).  Incorrect connection can result in damage to the SC-206X Series board and all
components connected to the SC-206X Series board, including the host computer.  Remember to turn
the host computer off before making any connections.  For further information concerning the signal
connections on the SC-205X Series cable adapter boards, consult your SC-205X Series User Manual.

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The other end of the ribbon cable connects to the SC-205X Series board that you have installed for use
with the host data acquisition board.  You should connect your SC-206X Series board only to the 26-
pin connector labeled DIGITAL I/O on your SC-205X Series board.  Table 5-2 lists these connectors.
Table 5-2.  SC-205X Series Connectors Compatible with SC-206X Series
Board Connector
SC-2050
(for MIO-16 boards) Connector J5, DIGITAL I/O
SC-2051
(for DIO-24 boards) Connector J3, DIGITAL I/O, PORT -C-
Connector J4, DIGITAL I/O, PORT -B-
Connector J5, DIGITAL I/O, PORT -A-
SC-2052
(for DIO-32F boards) Connector J3, DIGITAL I/O, PORT -D-
Connector J4, DIGITAL I/O, PORT -C-
Connector J5, DIGITAL I/O, PORT -B-
Connector J6, DIGITAL I/O, PORT -A-
SC-2053
(for Lab-NB, Lab-PC, and
Lab-PC+ boards)
Connector J4, DIGITAL I/O, PORT -C-
Connector J5, DIGITAL I/O, PORT -B-
Connector J6, DIGITAL I/O, PORT -A-
SC-2054
(for DIO-96 boards) Connector J4, DIGITAL I/O, PPI A/C PORT -C-
Connector J5, DIGITAL I/O, PPI A/C PORT -B-
Connector J6, DIGITAL I/O, PPI A/C PORT -A-
Connector J8, DIGITAL I/O, PPI B/D PORT -C-
Connector J9, DIGITAL I/O, PPI B/D PORT -B-
Connector J10, DIGITAL I/O, PPI B/D PORT -A-
Warning: Do not attempt to connect an SC-206X Series board to any connector
for which it is not designed.  Incorrect connection can result in damage
to the SC-206X Series board and all components connected to the SC-
206X Series board, including the host computer.  National Instruments
is not liable for any damages resulting from incorrect connections.
The SC-206X Series board operates on the digital port to which it is connected.  For example, if you
want digital input isolation on Port B of a DIO-24 board, connect an SC-2060 board to an SC-2051
board at connector J4, labeled DIGITAL I/O, PORT -B-.
Operation
An SC-206X Series board operates on the 8-bit digital port corresponding to the label on its SC-205X
Series connection.  To change the digital port that is being conditioned, simply disconnect the SC-
206X Series board from the current port on the SC-205X Series board and reconnect it to the desired
port.  Power to the host computer and all external circuitry must be off while disconnecting and
connecting an SC-206X Series board.

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Notice that the SC-2060 board has only input capability.  Therefore, you must configure and operate
the digital port used with the SC-2060 board as only an input port.  Likewise, the SC-2061 and SC-
2062 boards have only output capability.  You must configure the digital ports used with either the SC-
2061 board or the SC-2062 board for only digital output.
When using an SC-206X Series board with an MIO-16 and SC-205X Series board, the 8-bit digital
port connected to the signal conditioning board consists of both port A and port B (4-bit ports) from
the MIO-16.
Note: For the MIO-16 boards, both port A and port B are used together as a single 8-bit port.  Port A
bits 0 through 3 correspond to SC-206X Series channels 0 through 3 and Port B bits 0 through
3 correspond to SC-206X Series channels 4 through 7.
In this case, you must configure both 4-bit ports to match the operation of the SC-206X Series, that is,
input for the SC-2060 board or output for either the SC-2061 or SC-2062 boards.
Safety Information
!   Caution: DO NOT OPERATE THE DEVICE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE OR WHERE
THERE MAY BE FLAMMABLE GASES OR FUMES.
Equipment described in this document must be used in an Installation Category
II environment per IEC 664.  This category requires local level supply mains-
connected installation.
DO NOT OPERATE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT.  The safety protection features built
into this device can become impaired if the device becomes damaged in any
way.  If the device is damaged, turn the device off and do not use until service-
trained personnel can check its safety.  If necessary, return the device to
National Instruments for service and repair to ensure that its safety is not
compromised.
Do not operate this equipment in a manner that contradicts the information
specified in this document.  Misuse of this equipment could result in a shock
hazard.
Terminals are for use only with equipment that has no accessible live parts.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY EQUIPMENT.  Because of the danger of
introducing additional hazards, do not install unauthorized parts or modify the
device.  Return the device to National Instruments for service and repair to
ensure that its safety features are not compromised.
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When using the device with high common-mode voltages, you MUST insulate
your signal wires for the highest input voltage.  National instruments is NOT
liable for any damages or injuries resulting from inadequate signal wire
insulation.  Use only 26-14 AWG wire with a voltage rating of 300 V and 60˚ C
for controlling 250 V.  Prepare your signal wire by stripping the insulation no
more than 7 mm.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS.  When connecting or disconnecting signal
lines to the terminal block screw terminals, make sure the lines are powered off.
Potential differences between the lines and ground create a shock hazard while
you connect the lines.
Connect the signal wires to the screw terminals by inserting the stripped end of
the wire fully into the terminals.  Tighten the terminals to a torque of 5-7 in.-lb.
Connections, including power signals to ground and vice versa, that exceed any
of the maximum signal ratings on the device can create a shock or fire hazard
or can damage any or all of the boards connected to  the device and the host
computer, and the device itself.  National Instruments is NOT LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGES OR INJURIES resulting from incorrect signal connections.
Clean devices and terminal blocks by brushing off light dust with a soft,
nonmetallic brush.  Remove other  contaminants with deionized water and a
stiff nonmetallic brush.  The unit must be completely dry and free from
contaminants before returning to service.

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Appendix A
HCPL-2611-060 Technical Data*
This appendix contains technical data on the Hewlett-Packard Company HPCL-2611-060 high-
speed TTL compatible optocoupler.  The HCPL-2611-060 is used on the SC-2060 and the
SC-2061.
* Copyright © Hewlett-Packard Company.  Reprinted with permission of copyright owner.  All rights reserved.

HPCL-261  I-060  Technical  Data  Appendix A 
HEWLETT” 
PACKARD 
High  CMR,  High  Speed  TTL 
Compatible  Optocoupler 
Technical Data 
6N137 
HCNWl37 
HCNW2601 
HCNW2611 
HCPL-0600 
HCPL-0601 
HCPL-0611 
HCPL-0630 
HCPL-063  1 
HCPL-066  1 
HCPL-260  1 
HCPL-2611 
HCPL-2630 
HCPL-263  1 
HCPL-4661 
Features 
l 
5  kV/w  Minimum  Common 
Mode  Rejection  (CMR)  at 
v&f  =  50  V  for  HCPL-X601/ 
X631,  HCNW2601 
and 
10  kV&s  Minimum  ClKR  at 
v,=  1000  V for  HCPL- 
X611/X661,  HCNW2611 
l 
High  Speed:  10 
MBd Typical 
l 
LSTTIJlTL  Compatible 
l 
Low  Input  Current 
Capability:  5 mA 
l 
Guaranteed  ac  and  dc 
Performance  over  Temper- 
ature: 
-40°C to  +85”c 
l 
Available  in  S-Pin  DIP, 
SOIC-8,  Widebody  Packages 
l 
Strobable  Output  (Single 
Channel  Products  Only) 
l 
Safety  Approval 
UL Recognized - 2500 V rms 
for  1 minute  and 5000 V rm.s* 
for  1 minute  per UL1577 
CSA Approved 
VDE 0884 Approved with 
V,,  =  630 V w  for 
HCPL-2611 Option  060 and 
V Iom  =  1414 V pear for 
HCNW137/26Xl 
BSI Certified 
(HCNW137/26Xl  Only) 
l 
MIL-STD-1772  Version 
Available  (HCPL-56xX/ 
66xX> 
Applications 
l 
Isolated  Line  Receiver 
l 
Computer-Peripheral 
Interfaces 
l 
Microprocessor  System 
Interfaces 
l 
Digital  Isolation  for  A/D, 
D/A  Conversion 
l 
Switching  Power  Supply 
l 
Instrument  Input/Output 
Isolation 
l 
Ground  Loop 
Elimination 
l 
Pulse  Transformer  . 
Replacement 
Functional  Diagram 
bN137,  HCPL-260112611 
HCPL-666GW0110611 
HC?W1371Z661/2611 
NC  -kc 
TRUTH  TABLE 
(T’OSlllVE  LOGIC) 
l 
Power  Transistor  Isolation 
in  Motor  Drives 
l 
Isolation  of  High  Speed 
Logic  Systems 
Description 
The 6x137,  HCPL-26XX/O6XX 
4661,  HCNW137/26Xl  are 
optical&coupled  gates that 
combine  a GaAsP light  emitting 
diode and an integrated  high gti 
photo  detector.  An enable input 
allows the  detector  to be strobe&. 
The output  of the detector IC is 
HCPL-263W2631M66l 
HCPL-D63WD631/066l 
ANODE,  “CC 
CATHODE,  “01 
CATHODE  2  “02 
ANODE 
2 
GND 
lRlJlH  TAEILE 
(POSrllVE  LOGIC) 
5000  V  rms/l  Minute  rating  is for  HChW137/26Xl  and  Option  020  (6N137,  HCPL260M  l/30/31,  HCPL4661)  products  only. 
A  0. I  pF  bypass  capacitor  must  be  cmmected  between 
pins 
5  and  8. 
CAUlllON:  It  is advised  that  normal  staiic  precauhms  be taken in  handling  and  assembly  of this 
component  to prevat  damage  and/or  degradation  which  may  be induced  by ESD.  1 
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2 
an open collector  Schottky- 
clamped  transistor.  The internal 
shield  provides  a guaranteed 
common  mode transient 
immunity  specification  of 5,000 
V/ps for  the HCPL-X601/X631 
and HCNW2601,  and  10,000 V/ps 
for  the  HCPL-X6 1 l/X66  1 and 
HCNw2611. 
Selection  Guide 
I  I 
On- 
dV/dt  VCR,  cUlW!llt 
WPS)  0  (=v 
NA  NA  5 
5,000  50 
10,ooa  1,ooo 
l,ooo  50 
3.500  I  300 
1 “Ooo i 5o I 12.5 
Notes: 
This unique design provides 
maximum ac and dc circuit 
isolation while  achieving TTL 
compatibility.  The optocoupler  ac 
and dc operational  parameters 
are guaranteed from  -40%  to 
+85”C  allowing  troublefree 
system performance. 
The 6N137, HCPL-26?M,  HCPL- 
06xX,  HCPL-4661,  HCNWl37, 
and HCNW26Xl  are suitable  for 
high speed logic  interfacing, 
input/output  buffering,  as line 
receivers in  environments  that 
conventional  line receivers 
cannot tolerate  and are recom- 
mended for  use in extremely  high 
ground or induced  noise 
environments. 
S-Pin  DIP  (300  Mil) 
I 
Widebody 
(4ooMil)  Hermetic 
Sirule 
Siie 
oatput  Cbamel 
Enable  )  Package 
Y-EL3  I  6N137 
Dnsl 
Siugle  andDual 
channel  Cbannel  chr;Mel  Channel 
Prduge  P=J=w  PadrageS 
I  HCPLOGOO  HcNw137 
NO  HCPL2630  1  /  HCPL0630 
YES  HCPL2601  1  HCPLo6OI  1  ~mv2601  i 
NO  HCPL2631  1  /  HCPLO631-  -I 
YE5  HCPL2611  I  HCPLO611  I  HCsw2611 
NO  HCPL4661  j  !  HCPLO661 
YES  HCPL26021’1  I  I 
I 
YES  HCPL2612111 
i  I 
YES  1 HCPL26IAf’I  1 HCPiO6lAI’I  : 
l 
. 
NO  /  HCPL263Al1  I  1  i FICPLO63AAI 1 I 
YES  HCPL261  Nl1 I  1 HCPMGINI~I  / 
NO  HCPL263NI’l  1  1 HCPLO63N~  11 
I31  HCPLl93Xl’  1 
HCPL56XXIII 
HCPL66XXI  ’ 1 
1.  Tecbnicd  data  are  on  separate  HP  publications. 
2.15  W/w 
with 
VCM 
= 
1 kV 
can 
be 
achieved using 
HP 
application circuit. 
3.  Enable  is  available  for  single  channel  products  only,  except  for  HCPLl93X~devices. 
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HPCL-261 I-060  Technical Data  Appendix A 
3 
Ordering  Information 
Specify Part Number followed by Option Number (if  desired). 
Example:  HCPL-261 l#XX+ 
020  =  5000  V rms/l  minute  UL Rating Option* 
060  =  VDE 0884  VIORM =  630 Vpeak Option** 
300  =  Gull Wig  Surface Mount  Option? 
500  =  Tape and Reel Packaging Option 
Option  data sheets available. Contac: Hewlett-Packard  sales representative  or authorized distributor  for 
information. 
*For  6N137.  HCPL-2601/l  l/30/31  and HCPL-1661 (8-pin DIP products)  O&T-. 
**For  HCPL2611  only.  Combimaaon of Ophoa 020 and Option 060  is not mailable. 
tGull  wmg  suface  mount 
option  applies to tinugh  hole parts only. 
Schematic 
HCPL-263W263W661 
HCPL-o63wc631fc661 
6N137.  HCPL-2661/2611 
HCPL-o6w6601/0611 
HCNW137.  HCNW26OlR611 
USE  OF  A  0.1  MF BYPASS  CAPACITOR  CONNEC?D 
BEfWEEN  PINS  5  AND  6  IS  RECOMMENDED  (SEE  NOTE  5). 
SHIELD  5 
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Appendix  A  HCPL-261 I-060  Technical Data 
4 
PackageChdine  Drawings 
&phDIP  Pa&age+* (6N137,HCPL-2601/11/30/31, HCPL-4661) 
RECOONVlON 
I  L-I  ~1.7w1)m)- 
1.16  (0.047)  MAX.- 
4.76  (0.109  MAX. 
-i 
m*  4 
1 
t 
0.51  (0220)  MN. 
262  (0.115)  MK 
:.: 
OPllON  NUMBERS  306  AND  506  NOT  MARKED. 
“JEDEC  Regiscred  Da&  (for  6Nl37  only). 
&pinDIPPackagewithGullWmgSnrfaceMountOption300 
(6N137,HCPG2601/11/30/31,HCPG4661) 
PM  LOCATION  [FOR  REFERENCE  ONLY1 
,______--_--_-  _--__--_--__---.-------  ___*_______ 
t 
6356  5  025 
(0250  f  0.010) 
1 
;  3!4fO&-  L  0.361 
fo.ms) 
1 .ne  (0:om) 
0.635  (0.025) 
,____________-______-------------.------------------- 
-9  t--3,::%,  6.65 f 0.25 
t-  -I 
(0.300 t  0.010) 
‘BSC’ 
DIKNSIONS  N  MlUIMEfERS  (INCHES). 
LEAD  mPlANmrm  = 0.10  m  (0.664  INCHES). 
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5 
Small-Outline  SO-8  Package  (HCPL-0600/01/11/30/31/61) 
TYPE  NUMBER 
*0.076-  -  ~ 
t  0.003)  -(EpG 
-  5.060  t  0.127  _ 
(OSW  *  0.005) 
3.175  t  0.127 
1.124 
0.060) 
--  0.152  t  0.661 
(0.0%  t  0.002) 
OIMENSIONS  IN  MILUMEI-ERS  (INCHES). 
LEA0  COPLANARITY  I  O.lOmm  (0.004  INCHES).  0~~  YIN. 
(0.012) 
8-Pin  Widebody  DIP  Package  (HCNW137,  HCNW2601/11) 
TYPE  NUMBER 
DATE  CODE 
-  16.16  (0.400)  - 
TYP. 
-  -rlYrp.  + 0.076 
-  -  0.2s  - 0.~51 
1.76  t  0.1s 
(0.070  t  o.oq-  -  0.40  (0.016) 
-  -  0.56  (0.022) 
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Appendix A  HCPL-261 I-060  Technical Data 
6 
S-Pin  Widebody  DIP  Package with  Gull  Wing  Surface  Mount  Option  300 
@CNw137,  HCNW2601/11) 
-- 
1.55 
‘OE’ 
4 
4.00  MAX. 
itlJLLL~- 
(0.155) 
J  fi 
A 
1.76*0.15  4  y-  w 
(0.070*0.006)  ~  -  -  1.00t0.15 
-  -  254  0.75  t  0.25  (0.039  t  0.006)  +  0.076 
%2 
(O.rnO  t  0.010)  --cc  02a-  0.0051 
(o.olo:gy 
DlW3JSIONS  IN  YlLLlYmRS  (INCHES). 
LEAD  COPLANARrrY  = 0.10  mm  (0.004  INCHES).  7-NOM. 
Solder  Reflow  Temperature  Profile  (HCPL-06xX  and 
Gull  Wing  Surface  Mount  Option  300  Parts) 
260 
240 
220 
200 
y  180 
’ g  160 
2  140 
(  120 
3  loo 
g  60 
2  60 
40 
m 
0  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  6  9  10  11  12 
TIME-UNulES 
Note:  Use of nonchlorine  activated fluxes is highly  recommended. 
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HPCL-261 l-060  Technical Data  Appendix  A 
7 
Regulatory  Information 
The 6N137,  HCPL-26XX/OGXX/ 
46xX,  and HCNW137l26XX  have 
been approved by the following 
organizations: 
Recognized under UL  15 77, 
Component Recognition 
Program, Pile E55361. 
CSA 
Approved under CS.4 Component 
Acceptance Notice  #5,  File  CA 
88324. 
VDE 
Approved according to VDE 
0884/06.92.  (HCPL2611  Option 
060 and HC?W137/26Xl  only) 
BSI 
Certification  according  to 
BS415:1994 
(BS EN60065: 1994): 
BS7002:1992 
(BS ES60950: 1992) and 
EN41003:1993  for  Class Ii 
applications.  (HCNU’137/26Xl 
onb9 
Insulation  and  Safety  Related  Specifkations 
S-pin DIP  /  Widebody 
(300 Ma)  so-8  i  (400  MB) 
Parameter  Symbol 
Value 
VaIue !  Value  units  Conditions 
Minimum External  L(101)  7  4.97  j  9.6  nun  Measured from input terminais 
Air Gap (External  to output terminals, shortest 
Clearance)  !  distance through air. 
Minimum External  L(102)  7  4.83  10  mm  Measured from input  terminals 
1 Tlacldng(Extemal  to output terminals, shortest 
! CrefxwiN  distance path along body. 
/ MinimumIntemal  0.08  0.08  I  1.0  mm  Through insukion  distance, 
/ PlasticGap  conductor to conductor, usually 
j  (Internal Clearance)  the direct distance between the 
I  photoemitter and photodetector 
h&de the optocoupler cavity 
’  Minimum Intelnal  NA  M  ;  4.0  mm  Measured from input  terminals 
j  Tracking (Creepage)  to output terminals, along 
intelnai cavity. 
/ Tracking Resistance  CTI  200  200  :  200  Volts  DIN lEC 112/VDE 0303 Part  1 
/ (Comparative 
, Tracking Index) 
I Isolation Group  ma  ma  I  ILIa  Material Group 
(DINVDE  0110,1/89,  Table 1) 
Option  300 - surface mount  classification  is Class A in accordance with  CECC 00802. 
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Appendix  A 
VDE  0884  Lnsulation  Related  Characteristics 
HCPL-261 l-060  Technical Data 
8 
( 
r 
HCPL-2611  Option  060  Only) 
Description 
Installation  ctisification  per DIN VDE 0 11 O/l .89! Table 1 
for  rated mains voltage  5 300 V rms 
for rated rxins  voltage  5 450 V rms 
Climatic  Classification 
Pollution  Degree (DIN  VDE 0110/1.89) 
Maximum Working  Insulation  Voltage 
Input  to Ouqut  Test Voltage,  Method b* 
Symbol  Characteristic  Units 
,  I-IV 
VORM 
I-IIl 
55/85/f! 1 
2 
630  V peak 
VIOL  x  1.575 =  VPR, 100% Production  Test with tm =  1 set, 
VPR 
1181  V peak 
Partial  Discharge <  5 pC  j 
I 
Input  to Ouqut  Test Voltage,  Method a* 
VIOL  x  1.3 =  VPR, Type and sample test, 
t,.,, =  60 set, Partial  Discharge  c  5 pC 
Highest Allowable Overvoltage* 
(Transient  Overvoltage, tifi  =  10 set) 
Safety Limidng Values 
(Maximum values allowed  in the event of a failure, 
also see Fgure  16, Thermal  Derating c-e.) 
Case Temperature 
Input  Cxrenc 
Output  Power 
Insulation  Resistance at Ts, VIO =  500 V 
I 
1  VPR 
’ 
%OTM 
I 
/ 
j  Ts 
1  ISJNPLT 
1 ps.ouTFm 
i  Rs 
945  V peak 
6000  V peak 
175  “C 
230  mA 
600  mW 
2 109  L-2 
*Refer to the fror;  of the optocoupler  section of the current catalog, under Product Safety Regulations section  (VDK 0884), 
for a 
detailed descripnon. 
Note: Isolation  ckaracteristics  are guaranteed only witbin  the ssfety maximum  ratings which  must be 
ensured by pro-e  circuits in 
application. 
VDE  0884  Insulation  Related  Characteristics  (HCNW137/2601/2611  Only) 
VIOL  x  1.5 = VPR, Type and sample test, 
Safety Limiring Values 
(Maximum values allowed  in the event of a failure, 
also see Figure 16, Thermal  Derating curve.) 
Case Temperature  Ts  150  “C 
Input  Current 
kINPUT 
400  mA 
Output  Power 
I %OuTPuT 
700  mW 
Insulation  Resistance at Ts, VI,  =  500 V  !  Rs  2 109  L-2 
*Refer 
to the front of the optocoupler section of the current catalog, under 
,Producr Safety Regulations 
secnon 
(VDE 0584). for 
a 
detailed  description 
Note:  Isdation  ctwactmistics  are  guaranteed  only  within  the  safety 
maximum  ratings which  must be ensured 
by  procecuve  circuits  in 
application. 
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9 
Absolute  Maximum  Ratings* 
(No  Derating  Required  up  to  85T) 
Parameter  Symbol  Package**  Mix~  Max.  Units  !  Note  1 
Storage Temperature  TS  -55  125  “C  i 
Operating Temperature? 
TA 
-40  85  “C  I 
Average Forward Input  Current 
IF 
Single &Pin  DIP  20  n-L4  2 
Single SO-8 
Widebody  I  I 
Dual &Pin  DIP  15  1, 3 
Dual SO-8  l-l 
Reverse Input Voltage 
VR 
8-Pin DIP. SO-8  5  v  I  1 
Wrdebody  3 
Input  Power Dissipation  PI  Widebody  1  40  mW  ~ 
Suppiy Voltage  VCC  7  V 
(1 Minute Maximum) 
Enable Input Voltage (Not to 
VE 
Single 8-Pin DIP  vcc  4- 0.5  V 
Exceed Vcc by more than  Single SO-8 
500 
mV) 
Widebody 
Enable Input Current 
IE 
5  ITA  ! 
Output  Collector Current  IO  50  l-l-A  I  1  I 
Output  Collector Voltage  vo  7  v  1 
(Selection for  Higher  Output 
Voltages up to 20 V is Available.) 
Output  Collector Power  PO  Single 8-Pin DIP  85  mW 
Dissipation  Single SO-8 
Widebody 
Dual 8-Pin DIP  60  1, 4 
Dual SO-8 
Lead Solder Temperature  TLS  d-Pin DIP  260°C for  10 sec., 
(Through  Hole Parts Only)  .  1.6 mm below  seating plane  I 
Widebody  260°C for  10 sec., 
up to seating plane 
Solder Reflow Temperature  SO-8 and  See Package Outline 
Profile  (Surface Mount Parts Only)  Option 300  Drawings  section 
l JEDEC Registered Data (for  6N137 only). 
**Ratings  apply to alI devices except otherwise  noted in the Package  cohunn. 
tO”C 
to 70°C on JEDEC Registration. 
Recommended  Operating  Conditions 
*The off  condition can also be guarsnteed by ensuring  that  Vn  < 0.8 volts. 
**The  initial  Jwitching  threshold  is 5 mA or  less. It  is recommended that 6.3 mA to  10 mu be used for  best performance and to pemut 
at least a 2096 LED degradation guardband. 
tFor  single channel products only. 
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HCPL-261 l-060  Technical Data 
Electrical  Specifications 
Over  recommended  temperature  (T.\  =  -40°C  to  +85”C)  unless  otherwise  specified.  AU Typicals  at Vcc  =  5 V, 
TA =  25°C.  All  enable  test  conditions  apply  to  single  channel  products  only.  See note  5. 
Parameter  I  Sym.1 
Package  Min.  /  Typ.  1 Max.  /  Units  /  Test  Conditions  1 Fig.  /  Note 
Input  Threshold 
Current 
Low  Level Output 
Voltage  VOL* /  8-P-Z  )  “o”,” 
0.6 
V 
~~+=5.5&~~,‘2-0~, 
;,“;  1, 19 
High  Level Supply  ICCH ’  Single Channel  i  7.0  10.08  mA  v,  =  0.5 v  ! v,,  =  5.5 v  7 
Current  6.5 
vE  =  vCC  i  IF=omA 
Dual Channel  : 
!  lo  l5  Both  i 
/  Channels  I 
Low Level Supply  L-a  i  SingleChannel.!  9.0 
Current  8.5 
I  DualChannel  I  13  21 
I 
Channels ! 
High  Level Enable  IEH  Single Channel  -0.7  -1.6  mA  v,=5.5\:vv,=2.ov 
Current 
Low Level Enable  Ia,,*  -0.9  -1.6  mA  vcc =  5.5 v, v,  =  0.5 v  9 
Current 
High  Level Enable 
vEH 
2.0  V  19 
Voltage 
Low Level Enable  V, 
Voltage 
Input  Forward  =25=C;  Ir=lOmA  6,7  1 
Voltage 
Input  Reverse  BVa*  8-PinDIP  i  5  V  IR=  lOpA  1 
Breakdown  SO-8  t 
Voltage  Wtdebody  1  3  1, =  100 j&  TA =  25’C 
Input  Diode 
AVF/ 
8-PinDIP  I  -1.6  mv/“c  IF=  loti  7  1 
Temperature  ATA  SO-8 
Coefficient  Widebody  i  -1.9  . 
Input  Capacitance  CM  Win  DIP  /  lj”  PF  f=lMti,b’~=OV  1 
SO-8 
Widebody  70 
1 
*J?ZDEC registered data for the 6N137. The JEDEC Regiamion specifies OT to +7OT. HP spxifm  -4OT to +8SC. 
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Switching  Specifications  (AC) 
Over  Recommended  Temperature  Cr,  =  -10°C  to  +85C),  Vcc  =  5 V, I,  =  7.5  mi  unless  otherwisespecified. 
Al1 Qpicals  at  TA =  25”C,  Vcc =  5 V 
Parameter  Sym.  I  Package**  Min.  Typ.  /  Max.  Units  Test  Conditions  j  Fig.  Note  / 
1 Propagation  Delay 
tPLH  ! 
20  48  75*  ns  TA =  25%  j 
R,  =  350 R  8,9,  1,10, 
/  Tune to High  100  CL =  15 pF  10  19 
I  Output  Level  I 
’  Propagation  Delay 
tPHL 
25  50  75* 
t-l  ns 
. 
TA =  25%  j  1,  11, 
Time  to Low  100  19 
Output  Level 
’  Pulse Width  ltpm 
- 
tpLHl 
/  S-Pin 
DIP 
3.5  35  ns  8,  9,  13, 
19 
Distortion  I 
SO-8  10, 
I  Wtdebociy 
40 
11 
1 Propagation  Delay  bsK  ! 
40 
ns  12,13, 
1 Skew  19 
I  Output  Rise 
2-I  ns  12 
’  k  1, 19 
Time  (10-9096) 
Output  Fall  tr  10  ns  12  1, 19 
Time  (90-10%) 
Propagation  Delay 
kLH 
‘Single  Channel 
30 
Time  of Enable 
from  vEH to va 
!  I 
ns  RL=350R, 
CL =  15 pF, 
VEL =  0 v,  &,  =  3 v 
Propagation  Delay  km  Single Channel 
20  ns 
Time 
of Enable 
from  Vxt, to Vxu 
l 
JEDEC registered data for the 6N137. 
**Ratings apply to all devices except otherwise noted in the 
Package  column. 
I  Parameter  Sym.  Device  !wn  Tyy  units  Test  Conditions 
Logic High 
jCMHl 
6N137  10,OoO  V,@s  IV,,1  =  1ov  Vc,=5V,Ir=Om4 
common  HCPL2630 
Mode 
HCPL0600/0630  VO(Mw, = 
2 
Y 
RL =  350 R, TA =  259: 
Transient  HCNW137 
Immunity  HCPL260l12631  woo  10,ooO  IV&l  = 5ov 
HCPM601/0631 
HCNW2601 
HCPL2611/4661  IO.000  15,000  IV&l  =  1 kV 
HCPLMll/O661 
HCNW2611 
Logic Low  lCMLl  6N137  10,000  V’tB  IV,]  =  10 v  vcc = 5 v, IF =  7.5 mA, 
Common 
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15  1, 
1% 
18,19 
15 
1, 17, 
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Package  Characteristics 
Au Typicals at TA =  25?c. 
Psnuneter  SP-  Package 
M.~L i  Qp.  i Max. / 
Units  Test  Conditions  Fig.  /  Note 
Input-output  ho*  Siie  d-Pin DIP  1  I.4  45% RH. t =  5 s,  20,21 
InsulaciOll 
Single SO-8  1  Vw=3kVdc,T,=25’=C 
Input-Output  VFKl  8-Pin  DIP, SO-8  2500  /  Vrms  RHc5O%,t=lmin,  20,21 
Momentary With-  Widebody  5000 
I  I 
TA = 
259:  20,22 
stand Voltage**  OPT 0207  5000 
!  I 
Input-output  &I  &Pin  DIP, SO-8  I  10’2  I  R 
1,m 
RdStZlce 
Wldebody  10”  I  101”  /  TA =  25°C  V,,  =  500Vdc  i  23 
10’1  1  TA =  100°C 
Input-output  %J  8-Pin  DIP, SO-8  (  1  0.6 
1 
PF  f  =  1 MHz, TA =  25°C 
Capacitance  Widebody  1  1  0.5 
1  0.6 
Input-Input  IH  Dual  Channel  0.005 
Insukuion 
Leakage Current  I  I 
M-4  RH I  45%, t  =  5 s,  24 
v,  =  500 v 
Resbmnce 
(Input-Input)  %I  Dual Channel  10”  R  24 
Capadrance 
CH 
Dual 8-Pin DIP  0.03  PF  f=lMHz  24 
(Input-InPut)  DlASO-8  ,  0.25 
l JEDEC registered data for  the 6N13i.  The JEDEC Regumation specifies 0°C to 7O’C. HP specifies -4O’C to 85’C. 
l Crhe Input-Output  Momentary  Withstand  Voltage is a dielectric  voltage ratsng that  should not be interpreted  as an input-output 
continuous voltage rating.  For the continuous  voltage raring refer  to the VDE 0884 Insularion  Chamcteristics  Table (ii  applicable), 
your equipment level safety specification  or HP Application  Note  1074 entitled  ‘Optocoupler  Input-Output  End&e  Voltage.” 
tFor  6N137, HCPL26OlR611/2630L2631/4661  only. 
Notes: 
1. EachcharmeI. 
2. Peaking circuits  may produce Uansient  input  currents up to 50 mA, 50 ns maximum  pulse width,‘provided  average 
current 
does 
not exceed 20 mk 
3. Peaking circuits  may produce  transient  input  currents up to 50 mA, 50 ns maximum  pulse width,  provided average current  does 
not exceed 15 mk 
4. Derate linearly  above 8OYJ free-air  temperature  at a rate of 2.7 mWK  for  the SOIC-8 package. 
5. Byparsing of the power  supply  line  is required,  with  a 0.1 pF ceramic disc capacitor  adjacent to each optocoupler  as iIlustrated  in 
Figure 17. Total  lead length  between both ends of the capacitor and the isolator  pins should not exceed 20 mm. 
6. The JEDEC registrAon  for the 6N137 specifies a rnakwm  IOH of 250 nA  HP guarantees a maximum  Ion of  100 ir.A. 
7. The JEDEC registrauon  for  the 6N137 specifies a 
~~~CHOf15~~~~a~~ICCHOf10~ 
8. The JEDEC registration  for  the 6N137 specifies a ~~Icc~ofl8mAHPguaranteesa~~Icc~of13mk 
9. The J’EDEC registration  for the 6Nl37  speci8es a maximum  IEL of -2.0  rrA  HP guarantees a maximum  IEL of -1.6 in4 
10. The tpm  propagation  delay is measured from  the 3.75 mA point  on the fding  edge of the input  pulse to the 1.5 V point  on the 
rising edge of the output  pulse. 
11. The tptq, propagation  delay is m-ed  from the 3.75 mA 
point 
on the rising  edge of the input pulse to the 1.5 V point  on the 
faIlbug edge of the ollrput  pulse. 
12. tpg( is equal to the womt  case difference  in tpm  and/or tpLB that will  be seen between units at any given tempeiarure and 
specified test conditions. 
13. See application  section  titled  “Propagation  Delay, P&e-Width  Distortion  and Propagation  Delay Skew” for more mformtion. 
14. The tm  enable propagation  delay is measured from the  1.5 V point on the falling  edge 
of 
the enable input  pulse to the  1.5 V 
point on the rising  edge of the output  pulse. 
15. The 
tEm 
enable propagation  delay is measured from  the  I.5  V point on the rising  edge 
of 
the enable input  puIse co the  1.5 V point 
on 
the faIIing edge 
of 
the output  pulse. 
16. CMn is the maximum  tolerable  rate of rise of the common mode voltage to assure that  the output wiU remain in a high logic  state 
(i.e., Vo  >  2.0 V). 
17. CMt is the maximum  tolerable  iate  of fall 
of 
the common mode voltage to assure that  the output wiU remain in a low logic  state 
(i.e., Vo 
c 
0.8 v). 
18. For sinusoidal voltages.  (Idvc.~  1 / dt)-  =  nfcMVcM(p-p). 
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19. No external  pull up is required for a high  logic state on the enable input.  If the VE pin  is not  used, tying  VE to Vcc ~111 result IIJ 
improved  ClliR performance. For single channel products only. 
20. Device considered a two-terminaI  device: pms  1, 2, 3, and 4 shorted together,  and pins 5, 6, 7, and 8 shorted  together.’ 
21.  In accordance with UL1577, each optocoupler  is proof  tested by applying an insulation  test  voltage t  3000 V rms for  one second 
(leakage detection current  limit,  1~  5  5 &A). This test is performed before the 100% producrion  test  for  pardal  discharge 
(Method  b) shown m the ME  0884 InsuIation  Characterisrics Table. if applicable. 
22.  In accordance with  UL 1577, each optocoupler  is proof  tested by applying an insulation  test voltage  L  6000 V rms for  one second 
(leakage detection current limit,  11-o S  5 pA). This test is performed before the  100% producdon  test for  parual  discharge 
(Method  b) shown m the VDE 0884  Insulation  Characteristics Table. if applicable. 
23.  Measured between the LED anode and cathode shorted together and pins 5 through  8 shorted  together.  For dual channel products 
only. 
24. Measured between pins 1 and 2 shorted together,  and pins 3 and 4 shorted together.  For  dual channel  producu  only. 
vcc  I  5.5  v 
VgrSdV 
VE’2OV 
I~m25OpA 
’  FOR  SINGLE 
I CHANNEL 
PRODUCTS 
' 
4  01 .w  40  -20  0  30  40  60  80  loo I 
‘IA-TSYPEFIANRE  -‘C 
SPIN  DIP.  SC-4 
6 
‘0  1  2  3  4  5  6 
lo-  FORWARD  INPUT  CURRENT  -  mA 
WQEBODY 
I3 
-1  i  Vcc=SV 
T.r25’C  I 
3  ill  I 
RL=lKfd 
Oo 
1 
1  2  3  4  5 
1 
0 
IF -  FORWARD  WFUT  CURREhT  -  mA 
Figure  1. Typical  High  Level  Output 
Cpmnt  va. Tempemture.  Figure  2. TypiuI  Output  Voltage  va. 
Forward 
Input  Current. 
TA-TEMPERATURE-‘C  T,  -  TEMPERAME  -  ‘C 
Figure  3. Typical  Input  Threshold  Current  WI. Temperature. 
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7  0.8 
g  0.7 
;! 
$  0.6 
3  05 
5  0.4 
E-PIN  DIP.  SO-6  ::  WIDEBODY 0.8~  < E  70 
z  pm;.=“”  I 
0.7 
2  l~~zs-6.0 mA  5 
vCt  =  6.0  V  ~ 
VE  I  2.0  V’  ‘c’Wt?a~E 
z  VO“O.6”~  PRODUCTS  ONLY 
0  60 
a  e---w-  IF f  W-15  mA 
-I  0.1 
I  4  I 
i 
$  0 
20 
> 
-60  40  -20  0  20  40  60  60  loo  z?  -80-40-20  0  204Q6060106  I, 
=  a  -40  -20  0  20  40  60  60  l?Q 
TA  -TEMPERATURE  -  ‘C  7A  -TEMPERATURE  -‘C  TA  -  TEMPERATURE  -  ‘C 
Figure  4.  Apical  Low  Level  Output  Voltage  vs.  Temperature.  Figure  6-  Typical  Low  Level  Output 
Current  vs.  Temperature. 
N-PIN  DIP.  SO-6  WIDEBODY 
0.001  I-'  1 
1.1  12  1.3  1.4  I5  1.6 
VF  -  FORWARD  VOLTAGE  -  V 
.- 
!  TAI26’C 
12  1.2  1.4  15  1.6  1.7 
VF  -  FORWARD  VOLTAGE  -  V 
Figure  6.  Typical  Input  Diode  Forward  Characteristic. 
N-PIN  DIP.  SOd  WlDEBODY  . 
IF -  PULSE  INPUT  CURREhT  -  mA  IF -PULSE  INPUT  CURRENT  -  mA 
Figure  7.  Typical  Tempemturc  Coefficient  of  Forward  Voltage  vs.  Input  Current. 
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OulPuT~ 
NoN7oRlNc 
uowfomm 
NODE 
OUTPUT  Vo 
YONITORING 
NODE 
‘q  IS  4JVflOXlUAlELY  15  pF  WHICH  INCLUDES 
PROBE  AND  SlRAY  WIRING  CAPACITANCE 
---------  IF  =,sw 
-----  -----.,  F  =LJsM 
Figure  8.  Teat  cireptt  for  &  and  h. 
I40400  204060801w I40400  204060801w 
TA-WlURE-‘C 
Figfue  9.  Typical  Pmpagauon  Delay 
vs.  Temperature. 
:  40 
8 
g k  30 
e 
g20 
E 
0 
L ‘0 
3 
:  0 
I 
; 
-10 
-6040-20  0  20  40  60  80  loo 
TA  -  TEMPERATURE  -  ‘c 
Figure  11.  Typial  P&e  Width 
Dlatortion  vs.  Temperature. 
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vu.  Fdae  hput  current 
TA  -TEMPERATURE  -  ‘C 
FIgare  12.  -ical  Blae  and  Fall  Time 
vs.  Temperatnre- 
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Flgnre  13.  Test  Circuit  for  &  and  &. 
:  120 
I 
2 
ii 
0  60 
B 
f 
2  60 
b 
E 
y  30 
p: 
z 
5  0 404-20  0  20  40  66  60100 
Flgnre  14.  Typical  Enabk  hpagation 
Delay  vs.  Temperatmre. 
CHANNEL, SWGLE  e  DUAL  CHANNEL 
A 
GENERATOR 
zG=6On 
SWITCHATB:  l~.7Jm* 
“O  0.5  v 
fi---  “0  WAX-l 
=yL 
Figan  15.  Teat  Ckaait  for  Common  Mode  Traamient  Immnity  and  Typkal  Wavefonne. 
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GENERATOR 
2C.6oR 
OUTPUT  “0 
MGRITGRING 
NGDE 
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ooo 
700 
600 
so0 
400 
300 
230 
loo 
0 0  25  w  7s  100  125  150  ’17s 
1s  -CASE  TEwBtATuRE  -  F  Ts  -  CASE  TEWERATURE  -  ‘C 
FIgme  16.  Thermal  Deratlng  Curve,  Dependence  of  Safety  Ihdthg  Value  with 
Cue  Temperature  per  ME  0884. 
GND  BUS  (BACK) 
Vm  BUS  (FRONT) 
c=  ENABLE 
=+  OUTPUT 
1omuAx.  SINGLE  CHUOEL 
(BEE  NolE  5)  DEVICE  ILLUSTRATED. 
&jwe  17.  Remamended  Printed  Clrcnit 
Board  hyomt 
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SINGLE  CHANNEL  DEVICE 
--------------------- 
Vat  Iv  I 
4mn 
w 
L’ 
m*  ,i  / 
!a  _ 
GND  2 
-0lODE  Dl  (lN916  OR  EGUIVALEHT)  Is  NOT  REGUIRED  FOR  UNITS  WITH  OPEN  COLLECTOR  OUfPUl. 
DUAL  CHANNEL  DEVICE 
CHANNEL  1  SHOWN 
c----------_----_ 
GND  2 
i------,-,-,-----l 
Figure  18.  Recommended  TWlSlTL  to  TTuLslTL  Intelface  circnit. 
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Propagation  Delay,  Pulse- 
Width  Distortion  and 
Propagation  Delay  Skew 
Propagation  delay is a figure  of 
merit 
which  describes how 
quickly  a logic signal propagates 
through  a system. The propaga- 
tion  delay from  low to high (t&l 
is the amount of time  required  for 
an input  signal to propagate to 
the output,  causing the output  to 
change from  low to high. 
Similarly,  the propagation  delay 
from  high to low (t&  is the 
amount  of time required  for  the 
input  signal to propagate to the 
output  causing the output  to 
change from  high to low  (see 
Figure  8). 
tions where synchronization  of 
signals on parallel  data lines is a 
concern. If the parallel  data is 
being sent 
through 
a group of 
optocouplers, differences in 
propagation delays will  cause the 
data to arrive at the outputs of the 
optocouplers at different  times. If 
this difference in propagation 
delays is large enough, it will 
determine the maz&num rate at 
which parallel data can be sent 
through the optocoupleti. 
Pulse-width  distortion  (PWD) 
results when tpm and tpnL differ ti 
value. PWD is defined as the 
difference  between tpLH and trm 
and often  determines the 
maximum  data rate capability  of a 
trammission  system. IWD  can be 
expressed in percent by dividing 
the PWD (in ns) by the minimum 
pulse width  (in ns) being 
transmitted.  Typically,  PWD on 
the order  of 20-30% of the 
minimum  pulse width  is tolerable; 
the exact  figure  depends on the 
particular  application  (RS232, 
RS422, T-l, etc.). 
Propagation delay skew is defined 
as the difference between the 
mlnimumand~um 
propagation delays, either tpm or 
tPHL, for any given group  of 
optocouplers which  are operating 
under the same conditions  (i.e., 
the same drive current,  supply 
voltage, output  load, and 
operating temperature).  As 
WstmtedinFigure19,ifthe 
inputs of a group of optocouplers 
are switched either  ON or OFF at 
the same time, tpss is the 
difference between the shortest 
propagation delay. either tPr,n or 
tmL, and the longest propagation 
delay, 
either tpm or tpnk 
As mentioned earlier,  tBK can 
determine the maximum  parabel 
data uammission  rate.  Figure 20 
isthetimingdlagramofatypical 
pamlIe  data application  wjth  both 
the clock and the data lines being 
sent through  optocouplers.  The 
figure shows data 
and 
clock 
Propagation  delay skew, tpsk, is 
an important  parameter to 
consider  in pamlIe  data applica- 
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signals at the inputs  and outputs 
of the optocouplers.  To 
obtain 
the 
maximum data transmission  rate, 
both 
edges 
of the clock signal are 
being used to clock the data; if 
only one edge were used, the 
clock signal would  need to be 
twice as fast. 
Propagation delay skew repre- 
sents the uncertainty  of where an 
edge might be after being sent 
through  an optocoupler.  Figure 
20 shows that  there will  be 
uncertainty  in  both the data and 
the clock lines. It  is important 
that these two areas of uncertainty 
not overlap, otherwise  the clock 
signal might  arrive  before aU of 
the dam outputs  have settled, or 
some of the dam outputs may 
start to change before the clock 
signal IIS  arrived. From  these 
considerations, the absolute 
minimumpulsewidththatcanbe 
sent through  optocouplers  in a 
paraM  application  is twice trsK- A 
cauti?~, 
design should use a 
slightly  longer  pulse width  to 
ensure that any additional 
uncertainty  in  the rest of the 
circuit  does 
not 
cause a problem. 
The trsir specified  optocouplers 
offer the mtages  of 
guaranteed specifications  for 
propagation delays, pulsewidth 
distortion  and propagation  delay 
skew over the  recommended 
temperature,  input  current,  and 
power supply ranges. 
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HEWLETT’ 
PACKARD 
Figare  19. Dhatration  of  Propylation  Figare  20. Parallel  Data  lbnsmission 
Delay  Skew  - tpsp.  Example. 
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Appendix B
Motorola Array Technical Data*
This appendix contains technical data on the Motorola Corporation ULN2801 array.  Motorola
arrays are used on the SC-206X.
* Copyright © Motorola Corporation, 1990.  Reprinted with permission of copyright owner.  All rights reserved.
Motorola Corporation.  1990 Linear and Interface integrated Circuits.

Motorola  Array  Technical Data  Appendix B 
MOTOROLA 
n 
SEMICONDUCTOR  - 
TECHNICAL  DATA 
OCTAL  HIGH  VOLTAGE,  HIGH  CURRENT 
DARLINGTON  TRANSISTOR  ARRAYS 
The  eighl  NPN  Darlington  connected  transistors  m  rhisfamily  of 
arrays  are  ideally  suited  for  mterfacing  between  low  logx  level 
dngctal  cvcwtry  (such  as  TTL,  CMOS  or  PMOS/NMOS)  and  the 
higher  current/voltage  requirementsof  lamps,  relays.  printer 
hammers  or  other  similar  loads  for  a  broad  range 
of  computer, 
mdustrlal,  and  consumer  applications.  All  devices  feature  open- 
collector  putputs  and  free  wheeling  clamp  diodes  for  transient 
suppressm. 
The  ULN2801  is  a  general  purpose  device  for  use  with  CMOS, 
PMOS  orlTL  logtc  The  ULN2802  containsa  zener  dmde  and  resrstor 
!n  series  with  the  input  to  limit  input  currents  and  assure  compati- 
bility  wth  14  to  25  volt  PMOS  logic.  The  ULN2803  IS designed  tp 
be 
compatible  wth  standard  lTL  families  while  the  ULN2804  is  opti- 
mired  for  6  to  15  volr  high  level  CMOS  or  PMOS. 
MAXIMUM  RATINGS 
(TA  =  25°C  and  rating  apply  to  any  one  device  m  the 
package  unless  otherwse  noted.) 
I  Ratins  1  Svmbol  1  Value  1  unit 
1 
I  OuIpu1  Voltage  I  vn  I  50  I  v  I 
Input 
Volrage  (Except  ULN2801) 
CollecwJr  current  -  Continuous 
Base  Current  -  Continuous 
Operartng  Ambml  Temperawe  Range 
Storage  Temperature  Range 
Junctton  Temperature 
VI  30  V 
Ic  500  m* 
‘B  25  rnA 
TA  0  to  ‘70  OC 
Tslg  -55  to  +150  oc 
TI  125  OC 
ORDERING  INFORMATION 
Characteristics 
Input 
Device  Compatibility 
ULN2801A  1 General  Purpose  CMOS,  PMOS 
V&MaxVlC(Max)  TA 
ULN2802A  i  14-25  Volt  PMOS 
ULN2803A  1TL.  5.0  V  CMOS  50  Vi500  mA  0  to  l  70’C 
ULN2804A  6-15  V  CMOS,  PMOS  I 
OCTAL 
PERIPHERAL 
DRIVER  ARRAYS 
SILICON 
MONOLITHIC 
INTEGRATED  CIRCUITS 
A  SUFFlX 
PLASTIC  PACKAGE 
CASE  707 
PIN  CONNECTIONS 
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Appendix  B  Motorola  Array  Technical  Data 
ELECTRICAL  CHARACTERISTICS 
ITA  = 25°C  unless  otherwise  noted) 
Characteristic 
Output  Leakage  Current 
IV0  = 50  V.  TA  = +70°C) 
IV0  = 50  V.  TA  = +2PC) 
IV0  :  50  V.  TA  = +70°C.  Vl  :  6.0  V) 
IV0  = 50  V.  TA  = +70°C.  VI=  1 .O V) 
Collector-Emitter  Saturation  Voltage 
(1~ = 350  mA.  18 = 500  PA) 
(Ic  = 200  mA.  18 = 350  PA) 
llc  =  100  mA.  I8  = 250  @A) 
Input  Current  -  On  Condition 
WI’17V) 
(VI=  3.85  V) 
(VI  = 5.0  V) 
(VI  =  12  V) 
Input  Voltage  -  On  Condition 
PJCE = 2.0  V,  IC = 300  mA) 
(VCE  = 2.0  V.  IC = 200  mA) 
(VCE  = 2.0  V.  IC = 250  mA) 
IVCE  = 2.0  V.  IC 
q 
300  mA) 
(VCE  = 2.0  V.  IC = 125  mA) 
(VCE  = 2.0  V.  IC = 200  mA) 
(VCE  = 2.0  V.  IC = 275  mA) 
WCE  = 2.0  V.  IC = 350  mA) 
Input  Current  -  Off  Condition 
flC  = 500  PA.  TA  = +70°C) 
All  Types 
All  Types 
ULN2802 
ULN2804 
All  Types 
All  Types 
All  Types 
ULN2802 
ULN2803 
ULN2804 
ULN2804 
ULN2802 
ULN2803 
ULN2803 
ULN2803 
ULN2804 
ULN2804 
ULN2804 
ULN2804 
All  Types 
Fig. 
1 
2 
4 
5 
3 
Symbol  Min  TVP 
‘CEX  - 
- 
- 
- 
VCE(sat) 
- 
- 
1 1 
0.95 
0.85 
II 
- 
0.82 
- 
0.93 
- 
0.35 
- 
1.0 
Vl(on) 
ll(off) 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
50 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
100 
DC Current  Gain 
WC5  = 2.0  V.  IC = 350  mA) 
ULN2801  2  hFE 
1000 
- 
Input  Capacitance 
Cl 
- 
Turn-On  Oelay  Time 
(50%  El to  50%  Eo) 
Turn-Off  Delay  Time 
(50%  El to  50%  Eo) 
Clamp  Diode  Leakage  Current 
(VR = 50  V) 
Clamp  Diode  Forward  Voltage 
(IF = 350  mA) 
TA  = +25”C  6 
TA  = +70°  C 
7 
ton 
- 
15 
0.25 
toff  0.25 
IR 
VF 
- 
- 
- 
Max  Unit 
PA 
I- 
100 
50 
500 
500 
V 
1.6 
1.3 
1.1 
mA 
1.25 
1.35 
0.5 
1.45 
V 
13 
2.4 
2.7 
3.0 
5.0 
6.0 
7.0 
8.0 
-  PA 
-  - 
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Motorola  Array  Technical  Data  Appendix  B 
ULN2801,  ULN2802,  ULN2803,  ULN2804 
TEST 
nGURES 
(SEE  FIGURE  NUMBERS  IN  ELECTRICALCHARACTERISTICS  TABLES) 
FIGURE  1  FIGURE  2 
open 
OP.3  VCE 
*A 
Open 
+P 
‘CEX 
DUT 
Open  VCE 
FIGURE  3 
FIGURE  S 
Open 
P 
FlGURE  7 
Open 
FIGURE  4  P 
FIGURE  6 
VR 
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Appendix  B  Motorola  Array  Technical  Data 
ULN2801,  ULN2802,  ULN2803,  ULN2804 
TYPICAL  CHARACTERISTIC  CURVES  -  TA  = 25% 
(unless  otherwise  noted) 
OUTPUT  CHARACTERISTICS 
FIGURE  8  -  OUTPUT  CURRENT  versus 
SATURATION  VOLTAGE 
2 
y 
200 
01  I  I  1  I  I  I  I  1 
0  0.5  1.0  1s  20 
VCE,rrt)  SAllJ!+4TION VOLTAGE (VOLTS) 
FIGURE  9  -  OUTPUT  CURRENT  VC,SUS 
INPUT  CURRENT 
0 0  200  400  600  600 
i,N. INPUT CURRENT (“A, 
INPUT  CHARACTERISTICS 
FIGURE  10  -  ULN2802  INPUT  CURRENT 
“onus  INPUT  VOLTAGE 
FIGURE  1,  -  LJLNZ803  INPUT  CURRENT 
versus  [NPUT  VOLTAGE 
12 12  I4 I4  lb lb  16 16  20 20  22 22  24 24  26 26 
V,w  INPUT VOLTAGE IVOLTSI V,w  INPUT VOLTAGE IVOLTSI 
=  1.5 
5  1.0 
-. 
3  0.5 
2.0,  I  I  r 
;  1.5 
E 
z 
s  10 
5 
h 
20,s 
0 
2.0  2.5  3.0  3.5  4.0  4.5  5.0  5.5  6.0 
VI,,. INPUT VOLTAGE (VOLTS) 
FIGURE  12  -  ULN2804  INPUT  CURRENT 
~rsus  INPUT  VOLTAGE 
5.0 
6.0  7.0  6.0  9.0  10  11  12 
41.  INPUT VOLTAGE IVOLTSI 
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LINEAR/INTERFACE  DEVICES 
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ULN2801,  ULN2802,  ULN2803,  ULN2804 
REPRESENTATIVE  CIRCUITSCHEMATICS 
I  1 
1/8ULN2801 
l/8  ULN2803 
I  I  0 
L---j+  ------  - 
i  = 
l/8  ULN2802 
Pin  10 
l/8  ULN2804 
*Tpinlo 
-; 
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Appendix C
American Zettler Relay Technical Data*
This appendix contains technical data on an American Zettler Corporation relay.  American
Zettler relays are used on the SC-2062.
* Copyright © American Zettler Corporation, 1992-93.  Reprinted with permission of copyright owner.  All rights
reserved.  American Zettler Corporation, 1992-93 Relay Technical Data Book.

American  Zettler  Relay  Technical Data  Appendix  C 
*?2*  .  ,.  ./, _I 
;$.a 
3, - 3,:. 
J* 
MINIATURE 
PC  BOARD  RELAY 
FEATURES 
l 
Subminiature  Size 
l 
High  Sensitivity,  110  mW  Pick  Up 
l 
Coils  to  48  VDC 
l 
Epoxy  Sealed  for  Automatic  Wave  Soldering 
l 
Contacts  Rated  at  3,  6 or  10 Amps 
l 
Life  Expectancy  to  20  Million  Operations 
l 
Extremely  Low  Cost 
l 
Class  B  Insulation  (130°C)  Standard 
l 
Class  F Insulation  (155°C)  Version  Available 
l 
UL,  CUR  File  E44211 
l 
VDE  Approved  Versions  Available 
CONTACTS 
Arrangement 
Rating 
Light  Duty 
Medium  Duty 
Heavy  Duty 
Material 
Resstance 
SPDT  (1  Form  C)  3 or  6 A  Version 
SPST  (1  Form  A)  10  A  Version 
Noninductive  load 
Max.  switched  power:  100  W  or  600  VA 
Max.  switched  current:  3 Amps 
Max.  switched  voltage  150’  VDC  or  300  VAC 
UL  Rating:  2 A  @  28  VDC  or  300  VAC 
118 HP  @  120  VAC 
1’10  HP  @  1201240  VAC  (100,000  cyc) 
1.210.6  A @  120/240  VAC.  Ptlot  Duty  100,000  cyc 
3.011.5  A  @  1201240  VAC  General  Use  100,000  cyc 
Max.  switched  power:  180  W  or  1800  VA 
Max.  swltched  current:  6 Amps 
Max.  switched  voltage:  150’  VDC  or  300  VAC 
UL  Rating:  6 A  @  28  VDC  or  300  VAC 
1!8  HP  @  1201240  VAC  (100,000  cyc) 
1 S10.8  A  @  120/240  VAC,  Pilot  Duty  100,000  cyc 
3.811.9  A  @  120/240  VAC  General  Use  100.000  cyc 
Max.  switched  power:  300  W  or  2400  VA 
Max.  switched  current:  10  Amps 
Max.  switched  voltage:  150’  VDC  or  300  VAC 
UL  Rating:  10  A  @  30  VDC  or  120  VAC 
l/4  HP@120VAC 
l/2  HP  @  250  VAC 
‘Note  It swltchlng  voltage IS greater than  30 VDC special 
precautions  must be taken  Please contact  the factory. 
Light  Duty:  Stlver 
Medium  Duty:  Silver  nickel 
Heavy  Duty:  Silver  cadmtum  oxide 
100  milliohms  inittally 
NOTES 
2  Relay  may pull I” with  less than 
“Must 
Operate”  value 
3  Other  co11 reststances and sensltlvlties  avaIlable  upon request 
4  Unsealed  relays should not be dip cleaned 
5  Spec!flcatlons  subject to change wllhout  nollce 
Power 
At  Pick  Up  Voltage 
(typical) 
Max.  Continous 
Dissipation 
Temperature  Rise 
I 
1 emperature 
GENERAL  DATA 
Standard  coil:  210  mW 
Sensitive  coil:  140  mW 
Heavy  duty:  228  mW 
(110  mW  available) 
Class  B:  2.0  W  @  20°C  (68°F)  ambient 
1.6  W @  40°C  (104’F)  ambient 
Class  F:  2.5  W  @  20°C  (68°F)  ambient 
2.1  W  @  40°C  (104’F)  ambient 
At  nominal  coil  voltage 
Standard  coil:  38°C  (68°F) 
Sensitive  coil:  28°C  (50°F) 
Max.  130°C  (266°F)  Class  B 
Max.  155°C  (31 1°F)  Class  F 
Life  Expectancy  Mmimum  operations 
Mechanical  100  million  operations 
Electrical 
Light  Duty  3x105  Q  3  A,  120  VAC 
Medium  Duty  1.8x105  @ 6  A,  120  VAC 
Heavy  Duty  1x105  Q  10  A,  120VAC 
Operate  Time  5  ms  at  nominal  coil  voltage 
(typical) 
I 
Release  Time 
I 
2  ms  at  nominal  coil  voltage 
(typical) 
(with  no  coil  suppression) 
Dielectric  Strength 
(at  sea  level)  750  Vrms  contact  to  contact 
3000  Vrms  contact  to  coil  VDE 
2000  Vrms  contact  to  coil  standard 
I 
Insulation  1000  megohms  min.  Q  20°C.  500  VDC, 
Resistance  50%  RH 
Greater  than  5%  of  nominal  coil  voltage 
55°C  (-67°F)  to  90°C  (194°F)  Class  B 
-55°C  (-67°F)  to  115°C  (239°F)  Class  F 
-55°C  (-67°F)  to  130°C  (266°F)  Class  B 
-55°C  (-67°F)  to  155°C  (311 “F)  Class  F 
1  Vibration  10.062”  DA,  5-55  Hz.  log  at  55-110  Hz 
1  Shock 
P.E.T.  polyester 
Tinned  copper  alloy,  P.C. 
270°C  (518°F) 
5 seconds 
80°C  (176’F) 
30  seconds 
18 grams 
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Appendix C  American Zettler Relay Technical Data 
- __-__  __ _.- ._. .-.. -  .:  - 
RELAY  ORDERING  DATA 
5  12.6 
6 
i4.a 
9  22.4 
12  30.0 
24 
60.0 
80  3.25 
110  3.90 
250  5.85 
440  7.80 
i  780  15.60 
AZ  8-1 C-SDS  AZ  8-IC-SDSE  AZ  8-l  CH-5DS  AZ  8-lCH-SDSE 
AZ  8-l  C-BDS  AZ  8-lC-6DSE  AZ  8-1 CH-GDS  AZ  8-lCH-6DSE 
AZ  8-IC-9DS  AZ  8-l  C-SD%  AZ  8-l  CH-SDS  AZ  8-1 CH-9DSE 
AZ  8-lC-12DS  AZ  8-lC-12DSE  AZ  8-lCH-12DS  AZ  8-lCH-12DSE 
AZ  8-l 
C-24DS  AZ  8-I  C-24DSE  AZ  0-1 CH-24DS  AZ  8-l  CH-24DSE  _ 
STANDARD  RELAYS:  1  FORM  A  (SPST-NO) 
Nominal  Max.  VDC  Resistance  1 Must  Ooerate  1 
Coil  VDC  Continuous  k 10% 
5  10.6  56 
6  12.6  80  I  -.u 
9  19.0  180  7.2 
12  25.0  320  9.6 
24  50.0  1280  19.2 
48  87.0  3800  38.4 
HEAVY  DUTY  (10  AMP  CONTACT) 
I hesr‘arl  Epoxy  Sealed 
w”-I”I-“u  mL  O-In8-OYE. 
AZ  8-IAT-9D  AZ  8-l AT-9DE 
AZ  8-lAT-12D  AZ  8.lAT-12DE 
AZ  8.lAT-24D  AZ  8-lAT-24DE 
AZ  8-lAT-48D  AZ  8-1AT-48DE 
To indicate Class  F version. add  suffix “F.  Other coil resistances and sensitkties  available.  Please  contact  the factory. 
MECHANICAL  DATA 
Coil  Temperaturb  Rise 
TERMINAL  DIMENSIONS 
=*  PC BOARD  LAYOUT 
WIRING  DIAGRAM 
,071 
,055  ?  .OOS DIA 
(1.4ZO.l) 
t- 
($)  1 FORM  A  (10  A  VERSION) 
(5 HOLES)  1 
:  1 FORM  C  (3  &  6  A  VERSION) 
*------------I 
-  (2% 
mensions  in  inches  with  metric  equivaknts  in parentheses.  lolcrance:  J .OlO” 
Maximum  Switching  Capacity 
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Glossary
Prefix Meaning Value
n- nano- 10-9
µ- micro- 10-6
m- milli- 10-3
k- kilo- 103
M- mega- 106
+5V power supply
°degrees
Ωohms
% percent
A amperes
C Celsius
CMOS complementary metallic oxide semiconductor
COM common
GND ground
Hz hertz
IIL current, input low
Iin input current
in. inches
I/O input/output
LED light-emitting diode
m meters
MB megabytes
NC normally closed
NO normally open
R resistance
s seconds
SPDT single-pole dual-throw
tPHL propagation delay, high-to-low
tPLH propagation delay, low-to-high
TTL transistor-transistor logic
V volts
VA volt-ampere
VAC volts alternating current
Vcc positive voltage supply
VDC volts direct current
Vin volts in
Vrms volts, root mean square
W watts

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Index
Numbers
+5 V signal, 5-7
26-pin connector.  See connector J1.
A
American Zettler relays, C-1 to C-3
C
COM connection, SC-2062 board, 4-1, 4-2
computers supported by SC-206X Series
boards
data acquisition boards for SC-206X
Series boards (table), 1-1
SC-2060 board, 2-1
SC-2061 board, 3-1
SC-2062 board, 4-1
connecting or disconnecting signal lines
SC-2060 board, 2-3
SC-2061 board, 3-2
SC-2062 board, 4-2
connector J1, 5-7 to 5-8
damage caused by incorrect
connection, 5-7
pinout (illustration), 5-7
SC-2060 board, 2-2
SC-2061 board, 3-1 to 3-2
SC-2062 board, 4-2
signal descriptions, 5-7
connectors for SC-205X Series cable adapter
boards (table), 5-8
customer communication, xi, D-1
D
damage resulting from incorrect signal
connections
connector J1, 5-7
SC-2060 board, 2-3
SC-2061 board, 3-2
SC-2062 board, 4-2
data acquisition boards
connection to SC-206X Series boards
SC-2060 board, 2-4
SC-2061 board, 3-4
SC-2062 board, 4-4 to 4-5
via SC-205X Series cable adapter
board, 1-1, 5-5 to 5-8
for use with SC-206X Series boards
(table), 1-1
illustration, 1-2, 5-6
power supplied by data acquisition
boards (table), 5-4
digital input circuitry, SC-2060 board
description, 2-2
specifications for optically isolated digital
input, 2-3
digital output circuitry, SC-2061 board, 3-3
digital port operation of SC-206X Series
boards, 5-8 to 5-9
DIO<0..7> signal, 5-7
documentation
conventions used, x
organization of manual, ix
related documentation, x-xi
double-height mounting of SC-206X Series
boards, 5-2 to 5-3
E
electromechanical relay digital output
specifications, SC-2062 board, 4-3
equipment, optional, 1-4
external power supply selection.  See internal
or external power selection.
G
GND signal, 5-7
grounding of mounting for SC-206X Series
boards, 5-2
H
hardware installation.  See installation.
HCPL-2611-060 optocoupler, A-1 to A-21
Index
SC-206X Series User Manual Index-2 © National Instruments Corporation
I
IBM PC compatible computers.  See
computers supported by SC-206X
Series boards.
input screw terminals, SC-2060 board, 2-1
installation, 5-1 to 5-10
internal or external power selection, 5-4
to 5-5
operation of SC-206X Series boards, 5-8
to 5-9
procedure for installation, 5-1 to 5-3
safety information, 5-9 to 5-10
SC-206X Series boards connection via
SC-205X Series boards, 5-5 to 5-8
unpacking, 1-4
internal or external power selection, 5-4
to 5-5
location of external power screw
terminals (illustration), 5-5
power requirements, 5-4
power selection settings for switch S1
(illustration), 5-5
power supplied by data acquisition
boards (table), 5-4
SC-2060 board, 2-2
SC-2061 board, 3-1 to 3-2
SC-2062 board, 4-2
switch S1, 5-4, 5-5
J
J1 connector.  See connector J1.
M
Macintosh computers.  See computers
supported by SC-206X Series boards.
manual.  See documentation.
Motorola ULN2801 array.  See ULN2801
array.
mounting of SC-206X Series boards
alternative methods, 1-2
attaching mountable board to chassis
(illustration), 5-2
cover for rack mount, 5-3
double-height mounting (illustration), 5-2
to 5-3
grounding, 5-2
illustration, 1-2
installation instructions, 5-1 to 5-3
locations for SC-205X and SC-206X
Series boards (illustration), 5-2
SC-2060 board, 2-4
SC-2061 board, 3-4
SC-2062 board, 4-4 to 4-5
N
NC connection, SC-2062 board, 4-1, 4-2
NO connection, SC-2062 board, 4-1, 4-2
O
onboard equivalent circuit (illustration)
SC-2060 board, 2-2
SC-2061 board, 3-2
SC-2062 board, 4-2
operating environment specifications
SC-2060 board, 2-4
SC-2061 board, 3-4
SC-2062 board, 4-4
operation of SC-206X Series boards, 5-8
to 5-9
optically isolated digital input, SC-2060
board, 2-3
optically isolated digital output, SC-2061
board, 3-3
optional equipment, 1-4
optocoupler input, SC-2060 board, 2-2
optocoupler output, SC-2061 board, 3-3
P
physical specifications
SC-2060 board, 2-4
SC-2061 board, 3-4
SC-2062 board, 4-4
pinout for connector J1 (illustration), 5-7
ports.  See digital port operation of SC-206X
Series boards.
power requirement specifications
SC-2060 board, 2-3
SC-2061 board, 3-3
SC-2062 board, 4-4
power selection.  See internal or external
power selection.
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R
relay contacts, SC-2062 board, 4-2.  See also
American Zettler relays.
relay digital output, SC-2062 board, 4-3
S
S1 switch.  See switch S1.
safety information, 5-9 to 5-10
SC-205X Series cable adapter board
connections, 5-5 to 5-8
cable connector J1, 5-7 to 5-8
damage caused by incorrect
connection, 5-7
pinout (illustration), 5-7
signal descriptions, 5-7
connectors compatible with SC-206X
Series boards (table), 5-8
damage caused by incorrect
connection, 5-8
illustration, 5-6
installation of SC-205X Series cable
adapter board, 5-1
overview, 1-1
rack mounting (illustration), 1-2
SC-2060 board, 2-4
connected to data acquisition board
(illustration), 1-2
SC-2061 board, 3-4
SC-2062 board, 4-5
SC-206X Series boards.  See also
installation.
additional software not required, 1-3
component boards, 1-1
contents of kit, 1-3
external mounting
alternative methods, 1-2
illustration, 1-2
optional equipment, 1-4
purpose, ix, 1-1
unpacking, 1-4
SC-2060 board, 2-1 to 2-4
computers supported, 2-1
connected to data acquisition board via
SC-2050 board (illustration), 1-2
connector J1, 2-2
damage resulting from incorrect signal
connections, 2-3
digital input circuitry, 2-2
features, 2-1
mounting and connection to data
acquisition boards, 2-4
onboard equivalent circuit
(illustration), 2-2
parts locator diagram, 2-1
power circuit (illustration), 2-2
power selection, 2-2
screw terminals, 2-1
shock hazard when connecting or
disconnecting signal lines, 2-3
specifications, 2-3 to 2-4
operating environment, 2-4
optically isolated digital input, 2-3
physical, 2-4
power requirements, 2-3
storage environment, 2-4
SC-2061 board, 3-1 to 3-4
computers supported, 3-1
connecting to data acquisition board via
SC-2050 board, 3-4
connector J1, 3-1 to 3-2
damage resulting from incorrect signal
connections, 3-2
digital output channels, 3-2
features, 3-1
mounting and connection to data
acquisition boards, 3-4
onboard equivalent circuit
(illustration), 3-2
parts locator diagram, 3-1
power selection, 3-1 to 3-2
purpose, 3-1
screw terminals, 3-1, 3-2
shock hazard when connecting or
disconnecting signal lines, 3-2
specifications, 3-3 to 3-4
operating environment, 3-4
optically isolated digital output, 3-3
physical, 3-4
power requirements, 3-3
storage environment, 3-4
SC-2062 board, 4-1 to 4-5
COM connection, 4-1, 4-2
computers supported, 4-1
connector J1, 4-2
damage resulting from incorrect signal
connections, 4-2
features, 4-1
mounting and connection to data
acquisition boards, 4-4 to 4-5
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NC connection, 4-1, 4-2
NO connection, 4-1, 4-2
onboard equivalent circuit
(illustration), 4-2
parts locator diagram, 4-1
power selection, 4-2
purpose, 4-1
relay contacts, 4-2
shock hazard when connecting or
disconnecting signal lines, 4-2
specifications, 4-3 to 4-4
electromechanical relay digital
output, 4-3
operating environment, 4-4
physical, 4-4
power requirements, 4-4
storage environment, 4-4
screw terminals
SC-2060 board, 2-1
SC-2061 board, 3-1, 3-2
shock hazard when connecting or
disconnecting signal lines
SC-2060 board, 2-3
SC-2061 board, 3-2
SC-2062 board, 4-2
signal description for connection J1, 5-7
signal lines.  See connecting or disconnecting
signal lines.
single-pole, dual-throw (SPDT) relays, 4-1
specifications
SC-2060 board, 2-3 to 2-4
SC-2061 board, 3-3 to 3-4
SC-2062 board, 4-3 to 4-4
storage environment specifications
SC-2060 board, 2-4
SC-2061 board, 3-4
SC-2062 board, 4-4
switch S1
power selection settings (illustration), 5-5
selecting internal or external power, 5-4
T
technical support, D-1
U
ULN2801 array, B-1 to B-6
circuit schematics, B-6
electrical characteristics, B-3
electrical characteristics curves, B-5
illustration, B-2
maximum ratings, B-2
overview, B-2
pin connections, B-2
test figures, B-4
unpacking SC-206X Series boards, 1-4