DI-148U-SP - DATAQ Instruments
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1. DATAQ INSTRUMENTS The way PC based instrumentation should be DI 148U 8 Channel USB Data Acquisition Starter Kit DI 148U SP USB Data Acquisition Starter Kit with Two String Pot Inputs DI 158 Series USB Data Acquisition Starter Kit with 4 Fixed Differential Channels User s Manual Manual Revision L Copyright 2010 by DATAQ Instruments Inc The Information contained herein is the exclusive property of DATAQ Instruments Inc except as otherwise indicated and shall not be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any human or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without expressed written authorization from the com pany The distribution of this material outside the company may occur only as authorized by the company in writing DATAQ Instruments hardware and software products are not designed to be used in the diagnosis and treatment of humans nor are they to be used as critical components in any life support systems whose failure to perform can rea sonably be expected to cause significant injury to humans DATAQ the DATAQ logo and WINDAQ are registered trademarks of DATAQ Instruments Inc All rights reserved jj DATAQ INSTRUMENTS DATAQ Instruments Inc 241 Springside Drive Akron Ohio 44333 U S A Telephone 330 668 1444 Fax 330 666 5434 Designed and manufactured in the United2. DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual 4 Connecting Input Signals All input signal connections are made to the two 8 port screw terminals Each terminal is labeled directly on the instrument case DO NOT CONNECT INPUT SIGNALS TO YOUR DEVICE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ CAUTION on page v DI 148U Connections Refer to the following for screw terminal port identification AGnd Analog Ground D5 Digital VO bit 5 D4 Digital VO bit 4 D3 Digital VO bit 3 D2 Digital VO bit 2 D1 Digital 1 O bit 1 Remote Event Marker D0 Digital I O bit O Remote Start Stop DGnd Digital Ground Analog Channels 8 Single ended analog channels 10 25 Dg 03 02 07 Lo 06 27 ring e672 sjeuueyo Jeya Xew AS 0 BjPATAQ Interface INSTRUMENTS Port www dataq com DI 148 Analog Channels gt IAEA 3 When using WINDAQ Acquisition software you must enable either Channel 1 or Channel 9 as the Digital Input to use the Remote Control Functions Connecting Input Signals 13 DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual Use the following diagram to connect Input Channel 1 Dg Dg 03 02 07 00 0 I Ss Sq OF 2 78 2 Rocca ty sjeuueyo jeba Xen AS O Bi DATAQ Interface INSTRUMENTS Port www dataq com DI 148 Analog Channels 20V Peak max DI 148U SP Connections Refer to the following for screw terminal port identification AGnd Analog Ground D5 Digital I O bit 5 D4 Digital VO bit 4 D3 Digital
3. States of America Warranty and Service Policy Product Warranty DATAQ Instruments Inc warrants that this hardware will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 90 days from the date of shipment DATAQ Instruments obligations under this warranty shall not arise until the defective material is shipped freight prepaid to DATAQ Instruments The only responsibility of DATAQ Instruments under this warranty is to repair or replace at its discretion and on a free of charge basis the defective material This warranty does not extend to products that have been repaired or altered by persons other than DATAQ Instru ments employees or products that have been subjected to misuse neglect improper installation or accident DATAQ Instruments shall have no liability for incidental or consequential damages of any kind arising out of the sale installation or use of its products Service Policy 1 All products returned to DATAQ Instruments for service regardless of warranty status must be on a freight pre paid basis 2 DATAQ Instruments will repair or replace any defective product within 5 days of its receipt 3 For in warranty repairs DATAQ Instruments will return repaired items to the buyer freight prepaid Out of war ranty repairs will be returned with freight prepaid and added to the service invoice 111 READ BEFORE CONNECTING INPUT SIGNALS The data acquisition device you ha
4. on the appropriate radio button Docu mentation will be saved to your hard drive during this installation 6 Inthe Welcome box click OK to continue 7 Read the License Agreement If you accept the terms click Accept and Continue If you choose not to accept click on the Do not accept and stop button to end the installation 8 When prompted enter your registration information name and company in the appropriate text boxes and click OK Confirm your registration information before continuing 9 When prompted specify the directory where you want to install your WINDAQ software It is recommended that you accept the default If you have already successfully installed a DI 148 DI 158 DI 710 DI 715B or DI 718B instrument be sure to install to the same folder 10 In the Select an Interface box select USB and click OK 11 DO NOT connect your USB device or cable to your PC until installation is complete If your device is currently connected please disconnect it before continuing with this installation Once your device is disconnected click the OK button 12 When prompted to Select a Program Manager Group specify a destination or group window in the Start Menu for WINDAQ software icons It is recommended that you accept the default 13 In the Installation Option dialog box specify whether you want all users to have access to WINDAQ software or just the current User Click Yes to allow all users to have acce
5. per second maximum sampling rate The DI 148U SP data acquisition instrument is a portable data recording module designed specifically for use with String Pots that communicates through your computer s USB port Power is derived from the interface port so no external power is required Features include e 2 string pot inputs plus 2 single ended general purpose analog inputs e Six digital I O for Remote control e 10V full scale measurement range e 14 400 samples per second maximum sampling rate The DI 158 data acquisition instrument is a portable data recording module that communicates through your com puter s USB port Features include e 4 fixed differential analog inputs e 4 digital I O for Remote control e Programmable Gain option allowing 10 different gain settings from 64V FS measurement range to 0 125V FS measurement range depending on model e Up to 14 400 samples per second maximum sampling rate Analog Inputs The DI 148U features eight single ended analog channel inputs located on a single eight position screw terminal block for easy connection and operation The 10 entry input scan list allows you to scan any sequence of input chan nels at any software configurable channel setting Note The DI 148U does not support Gain The DI 148U SP features two string pot inputs three terminals each ground voltage wiper and two single ended analog channel inputs located on a single eight position screw terminal block f
6. AS 0 V DATAQ Interface BjPATAQ Port www dataq com DI 158U _ a nt 440600000 100V Peak Analog Channels Signal Signal Connecting Signals To connect signals to the DI 148 or DI 158 1 Insert the stripped end of a signal lead into the desired terminal directly under the screw 2 Tighten the pressure flap by rotating the screw clockwise with a small screwdriver Make sure that the pressure flap tightens only against the signal wire and not the wire insulation Do not over tighten 3 Tug gently on the signal lead to ensure that it is firmly secured Loosen Tighten Screwdriver Screw Terminal Block gt Signal Lead Pressure Flap When an input signal is connected and WINDAQ Acquisition software is run WINDAQ s real time display immedi ately reveals the input waveform on your computer s monitor Digital VO To avoid using up an analog channel enable the Digital I O as Channel 9 on the DI 148 or Channel 5 on the DI 148 U SP or DI 158 in WINDAQ Software See the WINDAQ manual or Help Files for information on enabling a Digital channel Connecting Input Signals 18 DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual Taking Process Current Measurements with a DI 158 When measuring process current it s important to consider that a potential difference common mode voltage may exist between the loop power supply ground and that of the data acqu
7. Hardware Manual Activation of WINDAQ High Speed Option Activation is required for continued use of WINDAQ High Speed option to ensure compliance with the Software License Agreement The Software License Agreement can be found in the WINDAQ Software manual or in the WINDAQ program group License txt The WINDAQ HS option may be activated through the Help menu by clicking on Unlock WINDAQ HS or by waiting for the trial version to expire Trial versions are good for 40 High Speed recording sessions The High Speed version may be purchased after the trial period expires through our online store or by phone For help or for questions regarding Activation and or the Software License Agreement contact DATAQ Instruments Customer Support DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager The DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager is installed when installing any DI 148 or DI 158 instrument This soft ware allows you to effectively manage multiple devices installed on the same PC The DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager may be accessed through the Windows Program Manager Group as specified during installation default is Start gt Programs gt WINDAQ gt DATAO Instruments Hardware Manager All available devices will automatically appear in the list box when you run the software For help with the DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager access the Help Files using either the Help menu item or by pressing the Fl key to access context sensitive help Installation 11 DI 148U
8. I O bit 3 D2 Digital I O bit 2 D1 Digital I O bit I Remote Event Marker DO Digital I O bit O Remote Start Stop DGnd Digital Ground SP1 and SP2 string pot channels 2 channels with 3 terminals each voltage V wiper W ground 4 3 and 4 general purpose analog channels 2 Single ended analog channels for connection follow DI 148U instructions above gt DUDAS I 10 95 Og 07 02 07 00 00 BjPATAQ Interface euer Port DI 148U SP SP1 SP2 ce 4 4 DDD DDD When using WINDAQ Acquisition software you must enable either Channel 1 or Channel 5 as the Digital Input to use the Remote Control Functions Connecting Input Signals 14 DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual Use the following diagram to connect String Pot Channel 1 SP1 Refer to your String Pot manual for correct wiring 20900090 46 05 Og 03 02 07 00 50 SS ie Rocher ty y sieuueyg eysa Xe AS 0 Bs DATAQ Interface INSTRUMENTS E Port www dataq com DI 148U SP SP1 SP2 4 x 440000 String Pot Note Location of wires or wire terminals will vary based on specific model of String Pot Refer to String Pot hardware guide for correct wiring Calibrating String Pot Inputs The String Pot Inputs must be calibrated before aquiring signals from the DI 148U SP in WINDAQ Acquisition
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10. Soft ware Using the High Low method and the full scale range of the instrument 10V is suggested 1 Enter the Low Calibration a Inthe Edit menu click on Low Calibration Channel 1 Low Calibration Input Level Volt J Use Previous Cal Low Cal Value Engr Units Volt b Enter 10 for the Input Level and 0 the string pot at position 0 for the Low Cal Value Enter the Engr Units using the proper measurement quantifier 1 e the Low Cal Value be it inches centimeters etc based on the length of your displacement cable 2 Enter the High Calibration Connecting Input Signals 15 DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual a In the Edit menu click on High Calibration Channel 1 High Calibration Input Level Volt J Use Previous Cal High Cal Yalue Engr Units Volt b Enter 10 for the Input Level and the greatest length of the displacement cable for the High Cal Value Enter the Engr Units using the proper measurement quantifier 1 e the Low Cal Value be it inches centimeters etc based on the length of your displacement cable Connecting Input Signals 16 DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual DI 158 Series Connections Connecting to Ground The ground connection on the I O terminal strip labelled AGnd should always be connected to a signal ground if one is not inherently made through analog or digital signal connections Without this connection
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12. g the F1 key with any pull down menu item selected This will take you directly to the Help topic most relevant to that par ticular function or feature Help topics discuss in detail each function available in the software Introduction 3 DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual 2 Specifications DI 148 Analog Inputs Number of Channels Channel Configuration Voltage Measurement Range Accuracy Resolution Input Impedance Input bias current Maximum normal mode voltage Channel to Channel crosstalk rejection Gain temperature coefficient Offset temperature coefficient Output Voltage DI 148U SP DI 158 Analog Inputs Number of Channels Channel Configuration Input Impedance Input bias current Normal mode voltage Common mode voltage CMR Channel to Channel crosstalk rejection Gain temperature coefficient Offset temperature coefficient Accuracy DI 148U 8 DI 148U SP 2 String Pot and 2 General Purpose Single Ended DI 148U and DI 148U SP General Purpose Channels 10V Full Scale DI 148U SP String Pot Channels 2 4VFS 0 25 of FSR DI 148U and DI 148U SP General Purpose Channels 19 5mV DI 148U SP String Pot Channels 7 4mV 200KQ 50uA for a 10V input single channel 20V peak to peak 60db 100ppm C Suv C String Pot Channels 2 43 typical 4 Fixed Differential 500KQ either input to ground IMO differential 10uA for a 10V input single chan
13. isition device To check for such a voltage place a volt meter between the two grounds 4 20mA 2500 el Ideally OV will be present between the power supply and data acquisition grounds Should acommon mode voltage AC or DC exist determine the sum of your input signal and the common mode voltage CMV If this sum exceeds the maximum rating of your device see 2 Specifications you must determine the source of the CMV and eliminate it before taking any measurements This may be as simple as plugging the loop power supply and data acquisition device into the same wall outlet Another common mistake when acquiring process current data is to measure across the shunt resistor on the high side of the current loop In doing so you re exposing your data acquisition device to the full power supply voltage V1 OV no CMV V2 30V V3 30 250 x I Assuming that the grounds are common measuring across the shunt resistor on the high side of the circuit exposes the data acquisition device to the power supply voltage Connecting Input Signals 19 DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual To avoid this place the shunt resistor on the low side of the circuit Figure 4 With the shunt resistor on the low side of the circuit the data acquisition device sees only the voltage across the resis tor This allows you to measure just the voltage across the shunt resistor 1 5V The same principles apply to a multi sen
14. l O Channels Output voltage levels Output current Input voltage levels Calibration Calibration Cycle Calibration method USB Interface Connector Type Maximum data transfer rate General Input connectors Operating Environment Enclosure Dimensions Weight Power Requirements DI 148 6 bi directional DI 158 4 bi directional Minimum 1 3V E 2 5mA sourcing Maximum 0 0 4V E 2 5mA sinking Maximum source 2 5mA Maximum sink 2 5mA Minimum required 1 2V Maximum allowed 0 0 8V One year Digital calibration with scale and offset constant per channel USB 14 400 samples per second Two 8 position terminal blocks 0 C to 70 C Molded ABS plastic 2 6D x 2 6W x 1 1H in 66D x 66W x 28H mm 3 oz 85 gr 80mA max 5 VDC No external power required power derived from communications cable Specifications 7 DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual 3 Installat on The following items are included with each WINDAQ Starter Kit Verify that you have the following e A DI 148 or DI 158 Instrument The WINDAO Resource CD ROM e USB cable e Screwdriver for securing your signal leads into the screw terminal inputs If an item is missing or damaged call DATAQ Instruments at 330 668 1444 We will guide you through the appropri ate steps for replacing missing or damaged items Save the original packing material in the unlikely event
15. le Range of your data acquisition device b Measure the voltage both the AC and DC range between the ground terminal of your data acquisition device and Signal of the device under test This measurement should be at or very near 0 Volts c Measure the voltage both the AC and DC range between the ground terminal of your data acquisition device and Common of the device under test This measurement should be at or very near O Volts 5 Should ANY of these measurements exceed their recommendation DO NOT CONNECT SIGNALS to the data acquisition device A common mode voltage may exist that could destroy the instrument You MUST determine the source of the CMV and eliminate it before taking any measurements Digital Voltmeter Signal En C Device 2 S 4 Signal Ground Under wer Y Test Common 4 7 Data Acquisition TO PC Device Measured signal is not to exceed the Full Scale Range of your data acquisition device 2Measured signal must be at or very near 0 volts 3Measured signal must be at or very near 0 volts Connect to AGND Analog Ground port on DI 148 or DI 158 instruments DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual Table of Contents Warranty and Service Policy sisccccadscccicdsasccostsseonisess cvsctcsonssosccvsssedensstevensdsnsccosteseaacseseesssesscessesccsssedeseteds iii CAUTI N E EE een v A Eee 1 NN 1 Analog OPUESTA A A 1 Digital Input and Output recess eevee Ener lan aan E
16. nel 100V peak without damage 60V peak without damage 60db Gain 1 1KQ unbalance 100db 100ppm C 100uV C 0 25 of FSR Voltage Measurement Range Full Scale and Resolution DI 158U Gain Range Resolution 1 10V 4 88mV 2 5V 2 44mV 4 2 5V 1 22mV 8 1 25V 0 61mV Specifications 5 DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual A D Characteristics Type DI 158UP 1 64V 31 3mV 2 32V 15 6mV 4 16V 7 81mV 8 8V 3 90mV 16 4V 1 95mV 32 2V 976u V 64 1V 488uV 128 0 5V 244u V 256 0 25V 122uV 512 0 125V 61uV Successive approximation Resolution Monotonicity Conversion Time DI 148 10 bit DI 158 12 bit 2 LSB DI 148 70us DI 158 71 4us Analog Outputs DI 158 Series only Number of channels Resolution Integral Nonlinearity Output Noise Output Current Output short circuit current Voltage output Slew rate Load 40pF Output voltage swing Startup time Scanning Characteristics Maximum throughput sample rate Minimum throughput sample rate Timing accuracy Maximum scan list size Sample buffer size 2 12 bits 2 LSB 250u Vrms 300u A 15mA 0 44 V us OV to 1 25V 10us 14 400 Hz 0 0137334 Hz 100 ppm of sample rate DI 148 10 entries DI 158 6 entries 2kb Specifications 6 DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual Digita
17. or easy connection and operation The 6 entry input scan list allows you to scan any sequence of input channels at any software configurable channel set ting Note The DI 148U SP does not support Gain The DI 158 Series features four differential channel inputs located on a single eight position screw terminal block for easy connection and operation The 6 entry input scan list allows you to scan any sequence of input channels at any software configurable gain setting Standard models DI 158U feature 4 programmable gain ranges at a full scale Introduction 1 DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual range of 10 Volts while the DI 158 Programmable Gain option DI 158UP allows 10 gain ranges with a full scale range of 64 Volts DI 158U DI 158UP Gain Range Gain Range 1 10V 1 64V 2 5V 2 32V 4 2 5V 4 16V 8 1 25V 8 3 V 16 4V 32 2V 64 1V 128 0 5V 256 0 25V 512 0 125V Utilize the functionality of WINDAQ software to experience all the features encased in these small inexpensive instruments Digital Input and Output The DI 148U and DI 148U SP contain six software programmable digital lines bits for input output operations the DI 158 Series Instruments contain four These lines provide an interface for the transfer of data between user memory and a peripheral device connected to the instrument Digital inputs can monitor alarms or sensors with TTL out
18. puts while digital outputs can drive TTL inputs on control or measurement equipment Remote control can be utilized with bits 0 and 1 for location see Chapter 4 Connecting Input Signals using WINDAQ software The digital I O may be enabled as Channel 9 using a DI 148U or Channel 5 using a DI 148U SP or DI 158 model in WINDAQ software Software All software required to record and playback waveforms is included with the purchase of any DI 148 or DI 158 Series data acquisition starter kit WinDag Recording and Playback Software WINDAQ Acquisition and WINDAQ Waveform Browser allow you to record and playback data acquired through your instrument WINDAQ software is an invaluable resource to record and analyze your data WINDAQ Acquisition software can be used to record waveforms directly and continuously to disk while monitoring a real time display of the waveforms on screen It operates and displays waveform signals in real time at the full sample rate of the instrument being used There are two versions of WINDAQ Acquisition software available for use with DI 148 and DI 158 Instruments WINDAQ Lite and WINDAQ HS High Speed option WINDAQ Lite is free but is restricted to recording rates of 240 Hz WINDAQ HS option is an extra cost option allowing you to record data at the speed of your data acquisition system When you install the software a trial version of WINDAQ HS is automatically installed allowing you to run the software for a limi
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20. sor configuration Use the following diagram for proper multi sensor process measurement connections With proper precautions process current measurements can be made with little if any risk to your data acquisition equipment To eliminate the risk all together consider a data acquisition product that provides isolation DI 5B32 XX DI 5B42 XX DI 8B32 XX DI 8B42 XX For more information about isolation see the application notes on the web Process Current Data Acquisition and Learn the Importance of Isolation in Four Easy Lessons Connecting Input Signals 20 DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual 5 Analog Input Diagram DI 148U 2 4V Analog To Input ADC Input Impedance gt 200KQ DI 148U SP Screw Field Side Terminal 2 4 Vref ale SB SP2 baie 2 4 Vref peal To ADC er 46 4K General CH3 B Purpose cal 200K 330pf 60 4K Analog In CH4 C I ae V 46 4K s 200K String Pot SP Resistance 2 5KQ 60 4K 330pf Excitation 2 43 Nom l i General Purpose Analog In 10VFS V V Connecting Input Signals 21 DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual DI 158 Series 500K 1 25V 500K 1 25V 9 6K 300K O A lt ion Control 9 6K 300K O RE Electronic Switch closed for HV operation DI 158 UP 100 AAN gt To PC Gnd Input Impedance 500KQ either input to 1 25V 1MQ Differential Connecting Input Signals 22 To ADC F DATAQ INSTRUME
21. ss click No to allow just the current user to have access 14 After WINDAQ Software installs you will be prompted to install WINDAQ XL Trial Version and Advanced CODAS Analysis software If you wish to install either software click on Yes in the appropriate dialog box Fol low the on screen prompts to complete installation 15 Software installation is complete you will now see a Successful Installation box click OK to exit WINDAQ Installation You can now plug the device s into your PC and apply power if required You do not need to re install this software when installing more DI 148 or DI 158 USB devices to your PC Click on the appropriate program group specified above default is Start gt Programs gt WINDAQ and click on DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager to run WINDAQ software All DATAQ Instruments software is located in the same program group Connecting the Instrument to Your Computer DI 148 and DI 158 instruments can be connected to your computer s USB port using the provided cable No external power is required Connect one end of the communications cable to the instrument port and the other to your PC s port IMPORTANT DO NOT CONNECT INPUT SIGNALS TO YOUR DEVICE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ CAUTION on page v Note Use a powered USB hub or a USB port on your PC Non powered USB hubs may not have sufficient power to run the instrument Installation 10 DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series
22. ted time Activation is required for continued use to ensure com pliance with the Software License Agreement WinDaq Acquisition software is accessed via the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager located in the Program group as specified during installation WINDAQ Waveform Browser playback software also known as WWB offers an easy way to review and analyze acquired waveforms A built in data file translator allows the user to display multiple waveforms acquired by WINDAQ Acquisition software or any of a wide range of data acquisition packages The software s disk streaming design allows data files of any length to be graphically displayed rapidly in normal or reverse time directions Seven standard cursor based measurements frequency domain and statistical analysis functions help simplify waveform analysis and interpretation WINDAQ Waveform Browser is free and installed when installing WINDAQ Software Introduction 2 DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager This software can be found in the Start menu under the WINDAQ program group called DATAQ Instruments Hard ware Manager Access WINDAQ Acquisition software Digital 1 O setup and more in this easy to use point and click environment View the Help files by clicking on View Help in the Help menu or by pressing Fl Help All WINDAQ software utilizes context sensitive help Help may be accessed through the Help menu or by pressin
23. that your unit must for any reason be sent back to DATAQ Instruments Installing WINDAQ Software and the DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager The WINDAg Resource CD contains all the software required for use with all DI 148 and DI 158 instruments This installation includes the following software WINDAQ Acquisition software WINDAQ HS High Speed option Trial version WINDAQ Waveform Browser playback software and the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager Note For continued use of WINDAQ HS option the software must be activated see Activation of WinDag High Speed Option below for details 1 Disconnect all DATAQ Instruments USB devices from your Computer 2 Insert the WINDAQ Resource CD in your drive The installation software should start automatically within 20 sec onds If it does not start it manually by double clicking the Setup application setup exe located on the root of the WINDAO Resource CD 3 In the What do you want to do window select Install WinDaq Software and click OK Installation 9 DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual 4 In the Installing Software window select the Install Software for DI 148 DI 158 DI 710 DI 715B and DI 718B x instruments option and click OK 5 In the WinDaq Installation dialog box select the Install Software option and click OK to continue If you wish to view the hardware documentation you may do so now by clicking
24. the DI 158 does not have areturn path which could lead to inaccurate measurements Under no circumstances should the DI 158 be used in a measurement situation where it will experience common mode voltages in excess of 30 VDC or peak AC the device s full scale range without damage Port Designations Refer to the following for connections AGnd Analog Ground DACO Digital to Analog converter DAC1 Digital to Analog converter D3 Digital VO bit 3 D2 Digital VO bit 2 D1 Digital 1 O bit 1 Remote Event Marker DO Digital I O bit O Remote Start Stop DGnd Digital Ground Analog Channels 4 Differential Analog Channels is the positive terminal is the negative terminal 4666660600 0404 03 02 07 90 9 ACA 92 97 Sie Roce a sjeuueyo jeybiq Xen AS O V DATAQ Interface BjPATAQ Port www dataq com DI 158U Ed a E DUCECOCOS When using WINDAQ Acquisition software you must enable either Channel 1 or Channel 5 as the Digital Input to use the Remote Control Functions 100V Peak Analog Channels Connecting Input Signals 17 DI 148U DI 148U SP and DI 158 Series Hardware Manual Use the following diagram to connect differential input Channel 1 Optional Ground shield 66660600 la 04 04 93 97 20 06 Ny Co C amp Bem y Co Cy ven copd sjeuueyo jeyb g xeW
25. ve purchased and are about to use is NOT an ISOLATED product This means that it is susceptible to common mode voltages that could cause damage to the device SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY THE PRODUCT S WARRANTY Please read the following carefully before deploying the prod uct Contact DATAQ Instruments Support at 330 668 1444 for all questions This product can tolerate a maximum applied voltage of only 20V peak without damage Although you may be cer tain that the signal you want to measure is lower than this level a common mode voltage CMV with an unknown value may combine with your signal of interest to exceed this 20V limit In such instances the product will be dam aged Verify a CMV does not exist before connecting signals and acquiring data with your device Use the following procedure to check for CMV 1 DO NOT connect your data acquisition device to the device under test If the device under test is connected to your data acquisition device disconnect it 2 Connect your data acquisition device to the appropriate interface on your PC USB Ethernet RS 232 Serial or Parallel Printer Port 3 Apply power to your data acquisition device your PC and the device under test 4 Use a digital voltmeter to make the following measurements a Measure the voltage both the AC and DC range between the ground terminal of your data acquisition device and Signal of the device under test This measurement should not exceed the Full Sca
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