
2.1.1 Timestamp Generator
A timestamp generator is shared by the analog input system and counter channels. The timestamp generator is a free-
running 32-bit counter that increments every microsecond. The generator starts at zero counts upon board reset and
overflows every 2
32
microseconds (approximately 71.6 minutes). The timestamp counter is not writable, but the current
timestamp counts can be read by calling the S826_TimestampRead function.
2.1.2 Board Reset
Upon power-up, or in response to a hardware reset, all interfaces and outputs are forced to default initial states. The initial
conditions of the interfaces are discussed in the interface chapters.
2.2 Hardware Configuration
Up to sixteen model 826 boards can coexist in a single host computer. When more than one board is used in a system, each
board must be configured before installation; this is done by setting quad dip switch SW1 to assign a unique identifier
(board number) in the range 0 to 15 to the board.
By default, all model 826 boards are factory configured as board number 0. No reconfiguration is necessary if there is only
one 826 board in the host computer; simply leave it configured at its default board number.
If more than one 826 board will be plugged into a common backplane, the boards must be configured so that each board has
a unique board number. Board numbers are typically contiguous, though this is not required. For example, board numbers 0
and 3 could be assigned in a two-board system, though it would be more common to assign board numbers 0 and 1. This
table shows the relationship between board number and switch settings:
Board Number SW1-4 SW1-3 SW1-2 SW1-1 Notes
0 OFF OFF OFF OFF Factory default
1 OFF OFF OFF ON
2 OFF OFF ON OFF
3 OFF OFF ON ON
4 OFF ON OFF OFF
5 OFF ON OFF ON
6 OFF ON ON OFF
7 OFF ON ON ON
8 ON OFF OFF OFF
9 ON OFF OFF ON
10 ON OFF ON OFF
11 ON OFF ON ON
12 ON ON OFF OFF
13 ON ON OFF ON
14 ON ON ON OFF
15 ON ON ON ON
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