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User’s Manual 53
The output value is set using the following function.
sets the state of an analog output channel.
jrioInit must be called first.
channel is the output channel number (0 or 1 on the Jackrabbit).
value is an integer from 0–1024 that corresponds to an output voltage as shown in Table 5.
NOTE: See the sample program JRIOTEST.C for examples of using the anaOut func-
tion.
Effect of Interrupts on Analog I/O
The stability of the voltage output (and hence the voltage input determination as well)
depends on the ability of the driver to respond quickly to interrupt requests. Dynamic C
debugging, use of the printf function, or any serial communications can disrupt the
pulse-width modulation utilized by the driver and cause fluctuations in the voltage out-
puts. Avoid using serial communications or printf statements during portions of your
program where the voltage must remain steady. Also be aware that debugging and running
Dynamic C in polling mode will cause fluctuations. Finally, be certain to disable the PWM
drivers by setting the output values to 0 or 1024 when you are done using them to free up
the CPU.
Calibration of Values to Voltages
The analog output channels on the Jackrabbit can be more accurately calibrated for each
individual Jackrabbit in the following manner (calibration of DA0 is assumed in this
example, calibration of DA1 would proceed similarly):
• Set desired channel output to
PWM_MIN.
• Measure voltage V
min
on DA0.
• Set desired channel output to PWM_MAX0.
• Measure voltage V
max
on DA0.
A linear relation between input value and voltage can now be calculated:
Table 5. Typical Analog Output Voltages Corresponding
to Values in anaOut Function
Channel 0 PWM_MIN PWM_MAX 1024
DA0 0.08 V 0.08 V 2.875 V 3.4 V
DA1 0.004 V 0.63 V 3.6 V 3.6 V
void anaOut(int channel, int value);
bVmax m PWM_MAX0×–=