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1. Isolated Analog Ground q TB17 It is recommended that you software select 10 kQ of resistance to connect the low side of channel 0 to analog ground a physical resistor is not required Refer to page 31 or page 104 for more information Figure 15 Connecting Differential Voltage Inputs Shown for Channel 0 Wiring Signals Note that since they measure the difference between the signals at the high and low inputs differential connections usually cancel any common mode voltages leaving only the signal However if you are using a grounded signal source and ground loop problems arise connect the differential signals to the DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function module as shown in Figure 16 In this case make sure that the low side of the signal is connected to ground at the signal source not at the DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function module and do not tie the two grounds together DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series Module Di Analog In 0 TBI p TB2 Grounded A Signal Es Source Analog In 0 M Return o D Signal Source It is recommended that Ground Vg you software select 10 kQ of resistance to connect the low side of Isolated Analog eg ee s Ground D TB17 resistor is not required Refer to page 29 or page 104 for more information Figure 16 Connecting Differential
2. 079800 Standard DT9800 MAC Series Function Module Figure 26 Connecting Pulse Output Signals Shown for Counter Output 0 and Gate 0 Figure 27 shows an example of how to externally cascade two counters to perform a rate generation operation using user counters 0 and 1 Note that you can also cascade counters internally using software if you internally cascade the counters you do not need to make the external cascading connections In this example counter 1 gate is logic high 56 Wiring Signals User Clock Input 0 User Counter ignal ource oo Gating Switch External C l Isolated Digital Output 0 f A Gate 0 o Ground User Clock Input 1 Isolated Digital Ground DT9800 Standard DT9800 MAC Series Function Module Figure 27 Cascading Counters Shown for Rate Generation Using Counters 0 and 1 and External Gate 0 Figure 28 shows an example of how to cascade two counters externally to perform a one shot operation using user counters 0 and 1 Note that you can also internally cascade counters using software if you internally cascade the counters you do not need to make the external cascading connections In this example counter 0 gate is logic high 57 Chapter 5 f f User User Clock Input 0 i Counter D IBS Output 0 TB53
3. Benefits of the Universal Serial Bus for Data Acquisition This white paper describes why USB is an attractive alternative for data acquisition It is available on the Data Translation web site www datatranslation com e DT9800 Series User s Manual UM 17473 included on the Data Acqusition OMNI CD provided with the DT9800 Series function module This manual describes the features of the DT9800 Series function modules and the DT9800 Series Device Driver in detail viii About this Manual DT Measure Foundry Getting Started Manual UM 19298 and online help These documents describe how to use DT Measure Foundry to build drag and drop test and measurement applications for Data Translation data acquisition devices without programming DataAcq SDK User s Manual UM 18326 For programmers who are developing their own application programs using the Microsoft C compiler this manual describes how to use the DT Open Layers DataAcq SDK in Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP to access the capabilities of Data Translation data acquisition devices This manual is included on the Data Acquisition OMNI CD DTx EZ Getting Started Manual UM 15428 This manual describes how to use the ActiveX controls provided in DTx EZIM to access the capabilities of Data Translation data acquisition devices in Microsoft Visual Basic or Visual C DT VPI User Manual UM 16150 This manual describes how to use DT VP
4. Configure the Module and or Device Driver not required for the DT9800 MAC Series see Chapter 4 starting on page 29 Wire Signals see Chapter 5 starting on page 35 Verify the Operation of the Function Module see Chapter 6 starting on page 89 Figure 1 Getting Started Flow Diagram Preparing to Use a Function Module Utpaeling tente som ever adottata eem idt 9 Checking the System Requirements 10 Installing the 5 11 Viewing the DT9800 Series Documentation Online 14 Chapter 2 Prepare to Use a Function Module this chapter Install the Function Module see Chapter 3 starting on page 15 Configure the Module and or Device Driver not required for the DT9800 MAC Series see Chapter 4 starting on page 29 Wire Signals see Chapter 5 starting on page 35 Verify the Operation of the Function Module see Chapter 6 starting on page 89 Preparing to Use a Function Module Unpacking Open the shipping box and verify that the following items are present DT9800 Series function module e EP310 USB cable e Color labels for the screw terminal blocks for DT9800 Standard and DT9800 MAC Series modules only and e For the Macintosh the DT9800 Series Software and Documentation CD ROM for Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP the Data
5. o PPD DPD S AA gZEE SBSBSSSBSBSSS gt 5 amp gus9997979259 LU JOSSSSSe cQ amp E 5 6 6 6 gg oQa3o0o0 7777 lt 5 5 5 70 2 2 26 29 2 x Figure 12 DT9800 Standard Series and DT9800 MAC Series Screw Terminal Assignments Note Screw terminals TB19 through TB22 are not used on DT9801 DT9801 MAC DT9803 DT9803 MAC and DT9805 function modules since these modules do not support analog output 39 Chapter 5 Connecting Analog Input Signals The DT9800 Standard and DT9800 MAC Series function modules support both voltage and current loop inputs You can connect analog input signals to a DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function module in the following configurations Single ended Choose this configuration when you want to measure high level signals noise is not significant the source of the input is close to the function module and all the input signals are referred to the same common ground When you choose the single ended configuration all 16 analog input channels are available on the DT9800 Standard and DT9800 MAC Series Pseudo Differential Choose this configuration when noise or common mode voltage the difference between the ground potentials of the signal source and the ground of the function module or between the grounds of othe
6. Click Stop from the Toolbar to stop the operation Performing a Single Value Digital Input Operation To verify that the module can read a single digital input value perform the following steps 1 Connect a digital input to digital input line 0 of port A on the DT9800 Series function module Refer to page 50 for the DT9800 Standard Series or page 77 for the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series for an example of how to connect a digital input Click the Acquisition menu Click Digital Input Select the appropriate DT9800 Series function module from the Board list box 97 Chapter 6 98 Note Once you select the function module the LED on the module turns red Select digital input port A by clicking Port A Click Get The value of each digital input line in port A is displayed on the screen in both text and graphical form Performing a Single Value Digital Output Operation To verify that the module can output a single digital output value perform the following steps 1 Connect a digital output to digital output line 0 of port B on the DT9800 Series function module Refer to page 50 for the DT9800 Standard Series or page 78 for the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series for an example of how to connect a digital output Click the Control menu Click Digital Output Select the appropriate DT9800 Series function module from the Board list box Note Once you select the function module the LED
7. DT LV Link DTx EZ and DT VPI are trademarks of Data Translation Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Table of Contents About this vii Intended vii How this Manual is Organized vii Conventions Used in this 1 viii Related Information 0 0 0c e cece eee eese viii Where To Get x Chapter 1 Overview 1 DT9800 Series Key Hardware 2 DT9800 Series 5 Getting Started 6 Chapter 2 Preparing to Use a Function Module 7 Unpacking cornetto o rope e 9 Checking the System Requirements 10 Installing the 5 11 Installing the Software in Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP 11 Installing the Software on the Macintosh 13 Viewing the DT9800 Series Documentation Online 14 Chapter 3 Installing a Function Module 15 Attaching the Module to the 17 Connecting Directly to the Host Computer I7 Conne
8. You attach the AC1324 screw terminal to connector J5 on the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module as shown in Figure 42 80 Wiring Signals AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel D TB1 D TB2 TB3 TB4 D TB5 TB DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series Function Module J4 Figure 42 Attaching the AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel to Connector J5 of the DT9800 EC EC I Series for Counter Timer Signals You can perform the following operations using these counter timer channels Eventcounting Frequency measurement and e Pulse output rate generation one shot and repetitive one shot The following sections describe how to wire counter timer signals to an AC1324 screw terminal panel to perform these operations For a description of the screw terminal blocks refer to Table 4 on page 61 81 Chapter 5 82 Connecting Event Counting Signals Figure 43 shows one example of connecting event counting signals to user counter 0 using an AC1324 screw terminal panel attached to connector J5 In this example rising clock edges are counted while the gate is active AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel D D TB2 TB3 D TB4 TB5 TB6 gt TB7 Dra D TB9 TB10 TB11 TB12 TB13 D TB14 D TB15 D TB16 D TB17 D TB18 User Clock Input 0 E is lt gt D TB23 D TB24 E 4 Pn Gate
9. 5 EP310 Cable S EP310 uu Power oc o Self Powered for Hub USB Hubs i DT9800 Series DT9800 Series Function Module Function Module EP310 Cables Figure 3 Attaching DT9800 Series Function Modules to the Host Computer Using Self Powered USB Hubs Note You can unplug a module then plug it in again if you wish without causing damage This process is called hot swapping 21 Chapter 3 Your application may take a few seconds to recognize a module once itis plugged back in If you are using a DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series module continue with the next section Otherwise continue with the instructions on wiring in Chapter 4 starting on page 29 22 Installing a Function Module Attaching Backplanes Panels to the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series Only the DT9800 EC and DT9800 EC I Series function modules support Analog Devices 5B and 7B Series backplanes the Opto 22 PB16H digital I O backplane and the Data Translation STP EZ backplane and AC1324 screw terminal panel The DT9800 EC and DT9800 EC I Series function modules provide the following three connectors e Connector J6 Supports 5B and 7B Series backplanes or an AC1324 screw terminal panel for analog input connections Specific 5B and 7B Series backplanes that are supported include the following 5B01 a 16 channel backplane for 5B Series signal conditioning modules 5B08 an8 channel backplane for 5B Series signal conditioning modul
10. 69 Chapter 5 70 Note If you are using pseudo differential inputs set up the software so that bias return resistance is not used For more information refer to page 31 Connecting Differential Voltage Inputs Figure 32A illustrates how to connect a floating signal source to a DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module using differential inputs A floating signal source is a voltage source that has no connection with earth ground For floating signal sources it is recommended that you provide a bias return path for the differential channels by adding 10 kQ of termination resistance from the low side of the channel to isolated analog ground For more information on configuring the bias return resistance refer to page 31 Note Analog ground is not isolated on the DT9800 EC Series Figure 32B illustrates how to connect a nonfloating signal source to a DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module using differential inputs In this case the signal source itself provides the bias return path therefore you do not need to provide bias return resistance through software R is the signal source resistance while R is the resistance required to balance the bridge Note that the negative side of the bridge supply must be returned to analog ground Wiring Signals AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel A n D TB1 TB2 Analog In 0 p TB3 Floating zu D TBS D TB6
11. Note Once you select the function module the LED on the module turns red 5 Inthe Channel list box select analog output channel 0 6 Inthe Range list box select the output range of DACO The default is 10 V 7 Enter the output value or use the slider to select the value to output from DACO 8 Click Send to output a single value from DACO The value that is output is displayed on the screen in both text and graphical form 9 When you are finished with this view click the top left corner of the window to close the view 105 Chapter 6 Performing a Continuous Analog Input Operation To verify that the module can perform a continuous analog input operation perform the following steps 1 Connectknown voltage sources such as the outputs of a function generator to analog input channels 0 and 1 on the DT9800 Series function module using the differential configuration Refer to page 44 for an example of how to connect differential signals 2 Click the Acquisition menu 3 Forthis example click Scope 4 Select the appropriate DT9800 Series function module from the Board list box Note Once you select the function module the LED on the module turns red 5 Inthe Sec Div list box select the number of seconds per division 1 to 00001 for the display 6 Inthe Channels list box select analog input channel 1 then click Add to add the channel to the channel list Note that by default
12. TB1 Analog In 8 D TB2 Analog In 1 TB3 Vsource 8 2 P D Vsource 1 I Ensure that you Isolated Analog Ground TB17 connect Isolated Analog gt Ground to Amp Low TB18 D Figure 13 Connecting Single Ended Voltage Inputs Shown for Channels 0 1 and 8 41 Chapter 5 Connecting Pseudo Differential Voltage Inputs Figure 14 shows how to connect pseudo differential voltage inputs channels 0 1 and 8 in this case to a DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function module Signal DT9800 Standard or Source DT9800 MAC Series Module Vsource 0 Analog In 0 TB1 Analog In 8 TB2 Analog In 1 TB3 4 Vsource 8 Vsource 1 2 Isolated Analog Ground D TB17 Amp Low SELL Make this connection as close to Viy sources as possible to reduce ground loop errors Vem is the common mode voltage for all 16 analog inputs Figure 14 Connecting Pseudo Differential Voltage Inputs Shown for Channels 0 1 and 8 42 Wiring Signals Note If you are using pseudo differential inputs set up the software so that bias return resistance is not used For more information refer to page 31 for the DT9800 Standard Series or page 104 for the DT9800 MAC Series Connecting Differential Voltage Inputs Figure 15A illustrates how to connect a
13. UM 17471 G DT9800 Series Getting Started Manual Seventh Edition March 2002 Data Translation Inc 100 Locke Drive Marlboro MA 01752 1192 508 481 3700 www datatranslation com Fax 508 481 8620 E mail info datx com Copyright 1999 2000 2002 by Data Translation Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means electronic mechanical by photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Data Translation Inc Information furnished by Data Translation Inc is believed to be accurate and reliable however no responsibility is assumed by Data Translation Inc for its use nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights of Data Translation Inc Use duplication or disclosure by the United States Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer software clause at 48 C F R 252 227 7013 or in subparagraph c 2 of the Commercial computer Software Registered Rights clause at 48 C F R 52 227 19 as applicable Data Translation Inc 100 Locke Drive Marlboro MA 01752 Data Translation is a registered trademark of Data Translation Inc DT Open Layers DataAcq SDK DataAcq OMNI CD
14. 100 kS s 0 8 input 2 8 DI 8 output DT9804 16 SE 100 kS s 2 8 input 2 MAC 8 DI 8 output DT9800 Windows DT9801 16 SE 100 kS s 0 8input 2 EC EC 8 DI 8 output seres DT9802 16SE 100kS s 2 8input 2 EC 8 DI 8 output DT9803 16 SE 100 kS s 0 8 input 2 ECP 8 DI 8 output DT9804 16 SE 100 kS s 2 8 input 2 8 DI 8 output Chapter 1 Table 1 Key Features Among the DT9800 Series cont Analog of of Input of Digital of Operating Function Analog Sample Analog yo Counter Series System Modules Inputs Rate Outputs Lines Timers DT9800 Windows DT9801 16 SE 100 kS s 0 8input 2 EC I EC I 8 DI 8 output Series DT9802 16SE 100kS s 2 8input 2 EC I 8 DI 8 output DT9803 16 SE 100 kS s 0 8input 2 EC IP 8 DI 8 output DT9804 16 SE 100kS s 2 8input 2 EC IP 8 DI 8 output a The resolution is 12 bits b The resolution is 16 bits c Supported analog input gains on the DT9805 and DT9806 are 1 10 100 and 500 all other mod ules provide analog input gains of 1 2 4 and 8 d The DT9800 EC Series modules are not isolated the DT9800 EC I Series modules and all other modules are isolated Overview DT9800 Series Software The DT9800 Series software which is shipped on the Data Acquisition OMNI CD includes the following software components e DT98
15. 31 Chapter 4 32 10 11 applications that use this module are exited the module will power down The module will remain off until you either run an application that uses the module or click the Advanced button from the Open Layers Data Acquisition Control Panel Click OK If you want to rename the function module click Edit Name otherwise go to step 9 Enter a new name for the function module then click OK Note This name is used to identify the module in all subsequent applications When you are finished configuring the function module click Close Repeat steps 3 to 9 for the other function modules that you want to configure Close the Control Panel If you are using a DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I function module continue with the next section Otherwise continue with the instructions on wiring in Chapter 5 starting on page 35 Configuring the Module and or Device Driver Configuring the DT9800 EC and DT9800 EC I Series Function Modules This section describes how to configure a DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I function module for use with analog output modules on the 5B01 and 7BP16 1 signal conditioning backplanes Note You cannot use analog output modules on the 5B08 7BP04 1 or 7BP08 1 backplane By default the 5B01 and 7BP16 1 backplanes map to single ended analog input channels 0 to 15 However you can use channels 14 and 15 on the 5B01 or 7BP16 1 backplane as analog output channels
16. 95 105 application wiring analog outputs 49 74 current loop analog inputs 46 73 differential analog inputs 43 70 digital inputs and outputs 49 76 event counting applications 51 52 82 externally cascaded counter timers 53 56 57 83 86 87 frequency measurement applications 54 84 pseudo differential analog inputs 42 69 pulse output applications 56 86 single ended analog inputs 41 68 thermocouple analog inputs 47 attaching backplanes 23 attaching the module to the computer 17 bias return resistance 31 43 70 113 Index 114 C cables 50 pin to STP EZ 27 AC1315 25 26 AC1393 adapter 26 EP035 27 EP310 17 20 calibration utility 5 cascading counters externally 53 56 57 83 86 87 CJC on 5B Series modules 64 on the DT9805 and DT9806 48 configuring the device driver 31 configuring the DT9800 EC and DT9800 EC I modules 33 connecting signals analog outputs 49 74 current loop analog inputs 46 73 differential analog inputs 43 70 digital inputs and outputs 49 76 event counting applications 51 52 82 externally cascaded counter timers 53 56 57 83 86 87 frequency measurement applications 54 84 pseudo differential analog inputs 42 69 pulse output applications 56 86 single ended analog inputs 41 68 thermocouple analog inputs 47 connecting to the host computer directly 17 using a self powered USB hub 19 connectors J4 23 J5 23 J6 23 conventions used viii counter timers casc
17. gt Signal Source Isolated Digital TB51 Ground TB SU User Clock D Input 1 A 14D TB48 Gate 1 p TB47 One Shot b o Trigger 079800 Standard Isolated Digital Ground DT9800 MAC Series Function Module Figure 28 Cascading Counters Shown for One Shot Using Counters 0 and 1 and External Gate 1 58 Wiring Signals Wiring Signals to the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series CAUTION To avoid electrostatic sensitivity it is recommended that you unplug your DT9800 Series module from the computer before wiring signals When first installing the module try wiring the signals as follows e Wire a function generator or a known voltage source to analog input channel 0 using the differential configuration e Wire an oscilloscope or voltage meter to analog output channel 0 e Wire a digital input to digital input Port A Wirean external clock or scope to counter timer channel 0 When you finish wiring the signals run the Quick Data Acq application described in Chapter 6 starting on page 89 to verify that the function module is operating properly Once you have determined that the function module is operating properly wire the signals according to your application s require ments Table 3 lists the pin assignments for connector J6 Table 4 lists the pin assignments for connector J5 and Table 5 lists the pin assignments for connector J4 on the DT9800 EC and DT9800 EC I S
18. 83 Chapter 5 AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel WE TB1 TB2 p TB3 TB4 User Clock Input 0 TB5 TB6 Gates 0 and 1 O TET a cS ates 0 an External D TB9 10 D TB11 p TB12 Signal Gating Source Switch D TB13 TB14 _ D TB15 TB16 Isolated Digital TB17 TB18 Ground TB19 4 TB20 User Clock Output 0 4 D TB21 TB22 TB23 D TB24 TB25 p TB26 User Clock Input 1 gt This signal is not isolated on the DT9800 EC Series Figure 45 Cascading Counters Shown for Event Counting Using Counters 0 and 1 and External Gate 0 Connecting Frequency Measurement Signals 84 This section describes two examples of how to connect frequency measurement signals to an AC1324 screw terminal panel attached to connector J5 The first configuration uses the same wiring as an event counting application that does not use an external gate signal see Figure 44 on page 83 the software uses the Windows timer to specify the duration of the frequency measurement In this configuration the frequency of the clock input is the number of counts divided by the duration of the Windows timer Wiring Signals If you need more accuracy than the Windows timer provides you can connect a pulse of a known duration such as a one shot output of another user counter to the external gate input as shown
19. Acquisition OMNI CD If an item is missing or damaged contact Data Translation If you are in the United States call the Customer Service Department at 508 481 3700 An application engineer will guide you through the appropriate steps for replacing missing or damaged items If you are located outside the United States call your local distributor listed in your Data Translation Product Handbook Once you have unpacked your function module check the system requirements as described in the next section Checking the System Requirements For reliable operation your DT9800 Standard Series function modules require the items listed in Table 2 Table 2 Minimum System Requirements Function Module Feature Minimum Requirements DT9800 Operating Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Standard Series System or Windows XP D13800 EC Processor 80486 Pentium or compatible Series and DT9800 EC I USB Ports One or more Series RAM 16 MB or more CD ROM Drives One or more Monitor VGA or compatible display 640 x 480 or higher 256 colors recommended DT9800 MAC Operating MAC OS 9 0 Series System Processor iMac iBook or Power Mac G4 USB Ports One or more RAM 32 MB or more CD ROM Drives One or more Monitor VGA or compatible display 640 x 480 or higher 256 colors recommended Once you have verified that your system meets the system requirements install the software
20. Attaching the AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel to Connector J5 of the DT9800 EC EC I Series for Analog Outputs 74 Wiring Signals Figure 36 shows how to connect an analog output voltage signal channel 0 in this case to an AC1324 screw terminal For a description of the screw terminal blocks refer to Table 4 on page 61 AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel Analog Output 0 D TB1 0 TB2 Load D TB3 D TB4 Analog Output 0 Return TB5 D TB6 TB7 p TB8 p TB9 p TB10 D TB11 TB12 TB13 TB14 D TB15 D TB16 D TB17 D TB18 D TB19 TB20 D TB21 TB22 D TB23 D TB24 p TB25 TB26 Figure 36 Connecting Analog Output Voltages Using an External 10 V Reference Shown for Channel 0 75 Chapter 5 Connecting Digital I O Signals The DT9800 EC and DT9800 EC I Series function modules support digital I O signals through connector J4 This section shows how to wire digital I I signals to an STP EZ screw terminal panel attached to connector J4 You attach the STP EZ screw terminal to connector J4 on the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module as shown in Figure 37 TB1 0 0000000 DT9800 EC or o ne DT9800 EC I Series z 4 Function Module oj g o o TB16 TB26 Figure 37 Attaching the STP EZ Screw T
21. Select either Continuous to output a continuous pulse stream or One Shot to output one pulse 6 Selecteither Low to high to output a rising edge pulse the high portion of the total pulse output period is the active portion of the signal or High to low to output a falling edge pulse the low portion of the total pulse output period is the active portion of the signal 7 Usethe slider to select the frequency in Hz of the pulse output signal 8 Usethe slider to select a percentage for the pulse width The pulse width determines the duty cycle of the pulse 9 Click Start to generate the pulse s 10 Click Stop to stop a continuous pulse output operation One shot pulse output operations stop automatically 111 Chapter 6 112 Numerics 50 pin cable 27 5B01 23 attaching 25 considerations when connecting signals 64 5B08 23 attaching 25 considerations when connecting signals 64 7BP04 1 23 attaching 25 considerations when connecting signals 64 7BP08 1 23 attaching 25 considerations when connecting signals 64 7BP16 1 23 attaching 25 considerations when connecting signals 64 A AC1315 cable 25 26 AC1324 screw terminal panel 23 attaching 26 AC1393 adapter cable 26 analog inputs 94 96 104 106 current loops 46 73 differential configuration 40 43 66 70 Index pseudo differential configuration 40 42 66 69 single ended configuration 40 41 66 68 thermocouple 47 analog outputs 49 74
22. Signal Rs D TB7 O TBB Source Analog In 0 TB9 p TB10 Return TB11 p TB12 p TB13 TB14 D TB15 D TB16 D TB17 D TB18 D TB19 p TB20 TB21 D TB22 D TB23 D TB24 p TB25 D TB26 When configuring the DT9800 Series Device Driver it is recommended that you software select 10 kQ of resistance to connect the low side of channel 0 to analog ground a physical resistor is not required For more B information refer to page 31 AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel Analog In 0 D TB1 TB2 D TB3 TB4 Analog In 0 SNL TB6 Return D TB7 D Tee D TB9 p TB10 TB11 12 D TB13 p TB14 D TB15 TB16 Isolated D TB17 D TB18 DC Supply Analog D TB19 p TB20 Ground D TB21 D TB22 D TB23 D TB24 p TB25 TB26 This signal is not isolated on the DT9800 EC Series Figure 32 Connecting Differential Voltage Inputs Shown for Channel 0 71 Chapter 5 72 Note that since they measure the difference between the signals at the high and low inputs differential connections usually cancel any common mode voltages leaving only the signal However if you are using a grounded signal source and ground loop problems arise connect the differential signals to the AC1324 screw terminal panel as shown in Figure 33 In this case make sure that the low side of the signal is conn
23. Text and Images Installing a Function Module Attaching the Module to the 17 Attaching Backplanes Panels to the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I 2 sese ere mee n 23 15 Chapter 3 16 Prepare to Use a Function Module see Chapter 2 starting on page 7 Install the Function Module this chapter Configure the Device Driver and or Module see Chapter 4 starting on page 29 Wire Signals to the Module see Chapter 5 starting on page 35 Verify the Operation of the Function Module see Chapter 6 starting on page 89 Note All DT9800 Series modules are factory calibrated and require no further adjustment prior to installation If you are using the DT9800 Standard DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series modules and decide later to recalibrate them refer to the DT9800 Series User s Manual for instructions see page 14 for information on viewing this manual DT9800 MAC Series modules currently do not support software calibration Installing a Function Module Attaching the Module to the Computer You can attach a DT9800 Series module to the host computer in one of two ways Connect directly to a USB port of the host computer described on this page Use this method if one or two DT9800 Series function modules are sufficient for your application Connect to one or more self powered USB hubs described on page 19 Use thi
24. Voltage Inputs from a Grounded Signal Source Shown for Channel 0 45 Chapter 5 Connecting Current Loop Inputs Figure 17 shows how to connect a current loop input channel 0 in this case to a DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function DT9800 MAC Series Module User installed resistor The user installed resistor connects the high side of the channel to the low side of the corresponding channel thereby acting as a shunt If for example you add a 250 resistor then connect a 4 to 20 mA current loop input to channel 0 the input range is converted to 1 5V module Vcc DT9800 Standard or 4 to 20 mA Analog Input 0 SUP TB2 Analog Input 0 Return Isolated Analog Ground TB17 46 It is recommended that software select 10 of termination resistance to connect the low side of channel 0 to analog ground a physical resistor is not required Refer to page 31 or page 104 for more information Figure 17 Connecting Current Inputs Shown for Channel 0 Wiring Signals Note If you are using current loop inputs set up the software so that bias return resistance is used For more information refer to page 31 for the DT9800 Standard Series or page 104 for the DT9800 MAC Series Connecting Thermocouple Inputs The DT9805 and DT9806 function modules provide cold ju
25. as described in the next section Preparing to Use a Function Module Installing the Software If you are using Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP continue with the instructions in the next section If you are using the Macintosh continue with the instructions on page 13 Installing the Software in Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP CAUTION This version of the software provides WDM compliant device drivers and DLLs version 5 0 or greater Other Data Translation boards may not provide WDM compliant files You cannot use a DT9800 Series board at the same time as another Data Translation board unless both devices provide WDM compliant files To install the software perform the following steps 1 2 Insert the Data Acquisition OMNI CD into your CD ROM drive Click Start from the Task Bar then click Run The Run dialog box appears In the Command Line edit box enter D LAUNCH EXE If your CD ROM is not in drive D enter the letter of the drive where your CD ROM is located Click OK The Data Acquisition Software setup program starts Click Install Products A list of software products that you can install appears Click Device Drivers The DT Open Layers Data Acquisition software wizard appears 11 Chapter 2 12 10 11 12 13 Click Next You are prompted for the destination location Either change the directory path and or name using Brow
26. channel 0 is included in the channel list 7 Click Config from the top of the window 8 From the Config menu select Channel Type then select Differential 9 Ensure that the bias return resistors are set by selecting the Edit menu then selecting Preferences All the differential channels should have a checkmark next to them for the selected DT9800 Series module 106 Verifying the Operation of a Function Module 10 11 12 13 14 Note Iflater you change the channel configuration to single ended or pseudo differential ensure that the bias return resistors are not used not checked for each of the analog input channels From the Config menu select Range then select Bipolar or Unipolar depending on the configuration of your module The default is Bipolar From the Scope view double click the input range of the channel to change the input range of the module 10 V 5 V 2 5 V 1 25 V for bipolar ranges or 0 to 10 V 0 to 5 V 0 to 2 5 V or 0 to 1 25 V for unipolar ranges The default is 10 V The display changes to reflect the selected range for all the analog input channels on the module In the Trigger box select Auto to acquire data continuously from the specified channels or Manual to acquire a burst of data from the specified channels Click Start from the top of the window to start the continuous analog input operation The values acquired from each channel are displayed in a unique
27. color on the oscilloscope view Note When the module is performing a continuous Scope or FFT operation the LED on the module turns green the resulting color may appear yellow For Auto trigger operations click Stop from the top of the window to stop the operation For Manual operations the operation stops automatically 107 Chapter 6 Performing a Single Value Digital Input Operation To verify that the module can read a single digital input value perform the following steps 1 Connect a digital input to digital input line 0 of port A on the DT9800 Series function module Refer to page 50 for an example of how to connect a digital input 2 Click the Acquisition menu 3 Click Single Value Digital In 4 Select the appropriate DT9800 Series function module from the Board list box Note Once you select the function module the LED on the module turns red 5 Select the digital input port by clicking A 6 Click Get The value of each digital input line is displayed on the screen in both text and graphical form Performing a Single Value Digital Output Operation To verify that the module can output a single digital output value perform the following steps 1 Connect a digital output to digital output line 0 of Port B on the DT9800 Series function module Refer to page 50 for an example of how to connect a digital output 2 Click the Control menu 3 Click Single Value Digital Out 4 Se
28. floating signal source to a DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function module using differential inputs A floating signal source is a voltage source that has no connection with earth ground Note For floating signal sources it is recommended that you provide a bias return path for the differential channels by adding 10 kQ of termination resistance from the low side of the channel to isolated analog ground For more information on configuring termination resistance refer to page 31 for the DT9800 Standard Series or page 104 for the DT9800 MAC Series Figure 15B illustrates how to connect a nonfloating signal source to a DT9800 Series function module using differential inputs In this case the signal source itself provides the bias return path therefore you do not need to provide bias return resistance through software R is the signal source resistance while R is the resistance required to balance the bridge Note that the negative side of the bridge supply must be returned to analog ground 43 Chapter 5 44 4 2 4 w N 09909900900 QD TB17 A Analog In 0 Floating Signal Rs E Source Analog Ind Return 3 Isolated Analog Ground B DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series Module DC Supply TB1 Analog In 0 D TB2 Analog In 0 D Return
29. in Figure 46 In this configuration the frequency of the clock input is the number of counts divided by the period of the external gate input AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel User Clock Input 0 D TB1 D TB2 d TB3 Gate 0 D TB5 D TB6 Signal p TB7 p TB8 Source D TB9 p TB10 TB11 TB12 p TB13 p TB14 Isolated Digital Ground D TB15 D TB16 TB17 TB18 TB19 Q TB20 User Clock Output 0 D TB21 D TB22 TB23 D TB24 TB25 TB26 This signal is not isolated on the DT9800 EC Series Figure 46 Connecting Frequency Measurement Signals Shown for Clock Input 0 and External Gate 0 85 Chapter 5 Connecting Pulse Output Signals Figure 47 shows one example of connecting pulse output signals to user counter 0 using an AC1324 screw terminal panel attached to connector J5 7 AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel User Clock Output 0 D TB1 D TB2 p TB3 TB4 E External Q TB5 TB6 Heater Gating Gate 0 D TB7 p TB8 Controller Switch E D TB9 p TB10 D TB11 p TB12 TB13 p TB14 TB15 D TB16 TB17 TB18 Isolated Digital Ground 4 TB19 p TB20 TB21 D TB22 D TB23 D TB24 This signal is not isolated on the p TB25 p TB26 DT9800 EC Series Figure 47 Connecting Pulse Output Signals Shown for Counter Output 0 and Gate 0 Fig
30. on the module turns red Select digital output port B by clicking Port B Click the appropriate bits to select the type of signal to write from the digital output lines If the bit is selected a high level signal is output from the digital output line if the bit is not selected a low level signal is output from the digital output line Optionally you can enter an output value in the Hex text box Verifying the Operation of a Function Module 7 Click Send The value of each digital output line of digital port B is output and displayed on the screen in both text and graphical form Performing a Frequency Measurement Operation To verify that the module can perform a frequency measurement operation perform the following steps 1 Wirean external clock source to counter timer 0 on the DT9800 Series function module Refer to page 55 for the DT9800 Standard Series or page 85 for the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series for an example of how to connect an external clock Note The Quick Data Acq application works only with counter timer 0 2 Click the Acquisition menu 3 Click Frequency Counter 4 Select the appropriate DT9800 Series function module from the Board list box Note Once you select the function module the LED on the module turns red 5 Inthe Count Duration text box enter the number of seconds during which events will be counted 6 Click Start to start the frequency measurement opera
31. refer to page 102 Verifying the Operation of a Function Module Using Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP If you are using Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP Quick Data Acq allows you to perform the following operations Acquire data from a single analog input channel or digital input port Acquire data continuously from one or more analog input channels using an oscilloscope strip chart or Fast Fourier Transform FFT view Measure the frequency of events Output data from a single analog output channel or digital output port Output pulses either continuously or as a one shot and Savethe input data to disk Installing the Quick Data Acq Application 8 To install the Quick Data Acq application perform the following steps 1 Insert the Data Acquisition OMNI CD into your CD ROM drive 2 Click Start from the Task Bar then click Run The Run dialog box appears 3 Inthe Command Line edit box enter DNLAUNCH EXE If your CD ROM is not in drive D enter the letter of the drive where your CD ROM is located 4 Click OK The Data Acquisition Software setup program starts 5 Click Install Products A list of software products that you can install appears 91 Chapter 6 92 10 11 12 13 14 Click Quick Data Acq The Quick Data Acq setup wizard appears Click Next You are prompted for the destination location Either change the dire
32. shielded twisted pair wire size 14 to 26 AWG when using the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module and AC1324 in highly noisy electrical environments Separate power and signal lines by using physically different wiring paths or conduits To avoid noise do not locate the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module AC1324 and cabling next to sources that produce high electromagnetic fields such as large electric motors power lines solenoids and electric arcs unless the signals are enclosed in mumetal shield e Prevent electrostatic discharge to the I O while the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module is operational This section describes how to connect single ended pseudo differential and differential voltage inputs as well as current loop inputs to the AC1324 screw terminal panel For a description of the screw terminal blocks on the AC1324 screw terminal panel refer to Table 3 on page 60 67 Chapter 5 68 Connecting Single Ended Voltage Inputs Figure 30 shows how to connect single ended voltage inputs channels 0 1 and 2 in this case to the AC1324 screw terminal panel Signal Source AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel Vsource 0 Analog In 0 Q TB1 D TB2 p TB3 TB4 Analog In 1 a TBS TB6 Vsource 1 TB7 p TB8 D TB9 p TB10 TB11 TB12 Analog In 2 Vsource 2 g D TB13 p TB14 CO TB15
33. 0 TB25 TB26 Signal Source External Gating Switch Isolated Digital o Ground This signal is not isolated on the Isolated Digital Ground DT9800 EC Series Figure 43 Connecting Event Counting Signals Shown for Clock Input 0 and External Gate 0 Figure 44 shows another example of connecting event counting signals to user counter 0 using an AC1324 screw terminal panel attached to connector J5 In this example a software gate is used to start the event counting operation however this connection is not required Wiring Signals AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel TB1 Q TB2 L TB3 D 4 f User Clock Input 0 D TB5 D TB6 D TB7 p TB8 Signal Source D TB9 qr TB10 1 Isolated Digital D TB11 p TB12 Ground p TB13 p TB14 D TB15 D TB16 TB17 D TB18 D TB19 q TB20 D TB21 D TB22 This signal is not isolated on the D TB23 D TB24 DT9800 EC Series p TB25 TB26 Figure 44 Connecting Event Counting Signals without an External Gate Input Shown for Clock Input 0 Figure 45 shows an example of how to cascade counters 0 and 1 externally to perform an event counting operation using an AC1324 screw terminal panel attached to connector J5 Note that you can also internally cascade counters using software if you internally cascade the counters you do not need to make the external cascading connections
34. 0 and 1 You can determine how channels 14 and 15 are used on the 5B01 and 7BP16 1 backplanes using DIP switch block SW1 on the DT9800 EC and DT9800 EC I function modules DIP switch SW1 contains switches 1 to 4 To use channels 14 and 15 on the 5B01 or 7BP16 backplane as analog inputs slide all the switches of DIP switch SW1 on the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series module to the OFF position To use channel 14 on the 5B01 or 7BP16 backplane as analog output channel 0 set switches 1 and 3 of DIP switch SW1 on the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series module to the ON position To use channel 15 on the 5B01 or 7BP16 backplane as analog output channel 1 set switches 2 and 4 of DIP switch SW1 on the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series modules to the ON position Refer to Figure 11 for the location of DIP switch SW1 33 Chapter 4 34 OFF 1 A ON Function Switch Settings Channel 14 is an Analog Input Set switches 1 and 3 of SW1 OFF Channel 15 is an Analog Input Set switches 2 and 4 of SW1 OFF Channel 14 is an Analog Output Set switches 1 and 3 of SW1 ON Channel 15 is an Analog Output Set switches 2 and 4 of SW1 ON SW1 DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series Function Module J5 J6 J4 Figure 11 DIP Switch SW1 For example assume that you are using a 5B01 with the DT9801 EC and that y
35. 00 Series Device Driver This software must be installed and loaded before you can use a DT9800 Series module with any of the supported software packages or utilities The Quick Data Acq application This application provides a quick way to get a DT9800 Series module up and running Using the Quick Data Acq application you can verify the features of the module display data on the screen and save data to disk Calibration Utility This software allows you to calibrate the analog I O circuitry of the module Note that this software is not provided for the Macintosh at this time Refer to the DT9800 Series User s Manual for information on using this utility DT9800 Series User s Manual in PDF format This describes the features of the DT9800 Series modules and how to use the DT9800 Series Device Driver with DT Open Layers compliant software to write an application program This manual in PDF format e Rev4 0 of Adobe Acrobat Reader Allows you to view and print the PDF files Chapter 1 Getting Started Procedure The flow diagram shown in Figure 1 illustrates the steps needed to get started using the DT9800 Series function modules This diagram is repeated in each chapter the shaded area in the diagram shows you where you are in the getting started procedure Preparing to Use a Function Module see Chapter 2 starting on page 7 Install the Function Module see Chapter 3 starting on page 15
36. 5 J6 Connector DT9800 EC DTo800 Ec 1 Toos AC1315 Computer Cable Figure 5 Connecting the AC1315 Cable to the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series Function Module 2 Ifyou are using a 5B Series backplane plug the other end of the AC1315 cable into the 26 pin connector on the 5B Series backplane as shown in Figure 6 J6 Connector DT9800 EC pum 5B Series Backplane gt DT9800 EC I 1315 Cable Figure 6 Connecting the AC1315 Cable to the 5B Series Backplane 25 Chapter 3 If you are using a 7B Series backplane plug the other end of the AC1315 cable into the 26 pin connector of the AC1393 adapter cable then attach the 25 pin connector of the AC1393 adapter cable to the 7B Series backplane as shown in Figure 7 J6 Connector AC1393 Adapter Cable DT9800 EC DT9800 EC I 7B Series Backplane To Host Computer AC1315 Cable Figure 7 Connecting the AC1315 Cable to the AC1393 Adapter Cable and to the 7B Series Backplane Attaching an AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel To connect an AC1324 screw terminal panel to a DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module perform the following steps 1 Plug one end of an AC1315 cable into the J6 or J5 connector of the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module 2 Plugthe other end of the AC1315 cable into the 26 pin connector on the AC1324 screw terminal panel as shown in Figure 8 J6 or J5 Conn
37. 7B modules is 0 to 10 V Ensure that you select an input range that matches the output of the 5B or 7B modules that you are using For example if you are using 5B modules that have an output of 5 V use a bipolar input range and a gain of 2 on the DT9800 EC Series function module 64 Wiring Signals Connect all unused inputs to analog common Reading an open channel can cause settling problems on the next valid channel Refer to the 5B Series User s Manual and 5B Series data sheets or the 7B Series User s Manual for detailed information on using the backplanes and modules including how to configure jumpers on the backplane install modules wire signals to the modules and connect power to the backplanes Using an AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel The DT9800 EC and DT9800 EC I Series function modules support both voltage and current loop inputs through connector J6 You attach the AC1324 screw terminal to connector J6 on the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module as shown in Figure 29 Q TB1 TB3 TB5 D TB2 TB4 TB6 p TB8 DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series Function Module J5 J4 Figure 29 Attaching the AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel to Connector J6 of the DT9800 EC EC I for Analog Inputs 65 Chapter 5 66 You can connect analog input voltage signals to an AC1324 screw terminal panel in t
38. 800 EC I 59 Connecting Analog Input 51 64 Using 5B or 7B Series Signal Conditioning Modules 64 Using an AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel 65 Connecting Single Ended Voltage Inputs 68 Connecting Pseudo Differential Voltage Inputs 69 Connecting Differential Voltage Inputs 70 Connecting Current Loop Inputs 73 Connecting Analog Output 51 74 iv Contents Connecting Digital I O 76 Connecting Counter Timer 51 1 80 Connecting Event Counting Signals 82 Connecting Frequency Measurement Signals 84 Connecting Pulse Output Signals 86 Chapter 6 Verifying the Operation of a Function Module 89 Using Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP oo cc tee rr 91 Installing the Quick Data Acq Application 91 Running the Quick Data Acq Application 93 Performing a Single Value Analog Input Operation 94 Performing a Single Value Analog Output Operation 95 Performing a Continuous Analog Input Operation 96 Performing a Single Value Digital Input Operation 97 Performing a Single Value Digital Output Operation 98 Performing a Frequency Measurement Operation 99 Performing a Pulse Output Operation 100 Using the Macintosh 00 cece eee 102 Installi
39. B26 AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel This signal is not isolated on the DT9800 EC Series The user installed resistor connects the high side of the channel to the low side of the corresponding channel thereby acting as a shunt If for example you add a 250 Q resistor then connect a 4 to 20 mA current loop input to channel 0 the input range is converted to 1 to 5 V When configuring the DT9800 Series Device Driver it is recommended that you software select 10 of termination resistance to connect the low side of channel 0 to analog ground a physical resistor is not required For more information refer to page 31 Figure 34 Connecting Current Inputs Shown for Channel 0 73 Chapter 5 Note If you are using current loop inputs set up the software so that bias return resistance is used For more information refer to page 31 Connecting Analog Output Signals The DT9800 EC and DT9800 EC I Series function modules support analog outputs through connector J5 This section shows how to wire analog output signals to an AC1324 screw terminal panel attached to connector J5 You attach the AC1324 screw terminal to connector J5 on the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module as shown in Figure 35 AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel TB1 p TB2 D TB3 TB4 TB5 TB6 DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series Function Module J4 Figure 35
40. D TB16 D TB17 D TB18 D TB19 p TB20 Isolated Analog Ground D TB21 TB22 D TB23 D TB24 TB25 Ensure that you connect Isolated p TB26 Analog Ground to Amp Low Note that this signal is not isolated on the DT9800 EC Series Figure 30 Connecting Single Ended Voltage Inputs Shown for Channels 0 1 and 2 Note If you are using single ended inputs set up the software so that bias return resistance is not used For more information refer to page 31 Wiring Signals Connecting Pseudo Differential Voltage Inputs Figure 31 shows how to connect pseudo differential voltage inputs channels 0 1 and 2 in this case to the AC1324 screw terminal panel Signal Source AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel s 0 Analog In 0 TB1 TB2 Analoadin i p TB3 TB4 E nalog In D TBS Di TE TB8 Vsource 1 TB7 TB9 p TB10 7 11 TB12 Vsource 2 TB13 p TB14 Analog In 2 D TB15 D TB16 D TB17 D TB18 D TB19 p TB20 D TB21 TB22 D TB23 TB24 TB25 Amp Low TB26 Isolated Analog Ground Make this connection as close to Vy sources as possible to reduce ground loop errors V is the common mode voltage for all 16 analog inputs This signal is not isolated on the DT9800 EC Series Figure 31 Connecting Pseudo Differential Voltage Inputs Shown for Channels 0 1 and 2
41. Digital Outputs Shown for Line 0 Port B 50 Wiring Signals Connecting Counter Timer Signals DT9800 Standard and DT9800 MAC Series function modules provide two user counter timer channels that you can use to perform the following operations Eventcounting Frequency measurement and e Pulse output rate generation one shot and repetitive one shot This section describes how to connect counter timer signals to perform these operations Refer to the DT9800 Series User s Manual for more information on using the counter timers see page 14 for information on viewing this manual Connecting Event Counting Signals Figure 22 shows one example of connecting event counting signals to a DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function module using user counter 0 In this example rising clock edges are counted while the gate is active 51 Chapter 5 User Clock Input 0 D TB54 C 4 N Gate 0 D Signal Source External TBS2 Gating TB51 Switch Isolated Digital o Ground p TB47 Isolated Digital Ground DT9800 Standard DT9800 MAC Series Function Module Figure 22 Connecting Event Counting Signals Shown for Clock Input 0 and External Gate 0 Figure 23 shows another example of connecting event counting signals to a DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function module using user counter 0 In this example a software ga
42. I and the Agilent VEE visual programming language to access the capabilities of Data Translation data acquisition devices DT LV Link Getting Started Manual UM 15790 This manual describes how to use DT LV Link with the LabVIEW graphical programming language to access the capabilities of Data Translation data acquisition devices Microsoft Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP or Macintosh documentation USB web site http www usb org About this Manual Where To Get Help Should you run into problems installing or using a DT9800 Series function module our Technical Support Department is available to provide technical assistance Refer to the DT9800 Series User s Manual for information on how to contact the Technical Support Department refer to page 14 for information on viewing this manual If you are outside the U S or Canada call your local distributor whose number is listed in your Data Translation product handbook Overview DT9800 Series Key Hardware 2 DT9800 Series 5 6 Getting Started Procedure Chapter 1 DT9800 Series Key Hardware Features The DT9800 Series includes the following subseries DT9800 Standard DT9800 MAC DT9800 EC and DT9800 EC I Series The DT9800 EC Series modules are not isolated the DT9800 Standard Series DT9800 MAC Series and DT9800 EC I Series modules are is
43. ading externally 53 56 57 83 86 87 connecting event counting signals 51 52 82 connecting frequency measurement signals 54 84 connecting pulse output signals 56 86 current loop inputs 46 73 D device driver 5 differential inputs 40 66 digital I O 49 76 digital inputs 97 108 digital outputs 98 108 DIP switch SW1 33 DT9800 Series Device Driver 5 31 E EP035 cable 27 EP310 cable 17 20 event counting 51 82 110 F frequency measurement 54 84 99 109 Index H help online 93 103 hot swapping 19 21 input configuration differential analog 40 66 pseudo differential analog 40 66 single ended analog 40 66 installing the DT9800 Series software in Windows 2000 11 in Windows 98 11 in Windows Me 11 in Windows XP 11 on the Macintosh 13 installing the Quick Data Acq application on the Macintosh 102 using Windows 98 or Windows 2000 91 J J4 connector 23 J5 connector 23 J6 connector 23 jumper W3 64 M Macintosh installing the software 13 using Quick Data Acq 102 manuals 5 O online help 93 103 Opto 22 backplane 23 attaching 27 output pulses 56 86 100 111 P PB16H Opto 22 backplane 23 attaching 27 pseudo differential inputs 40 66 pulse outputs 56 86 100 111 Q Quick Data Acq 5 in Windows 2000 91 in Windows 98 91 in Windows Me 91 in Windows XP 91 installing on the Macintosh 102 installing using Windows 98 or Windows 2000 91 on the Macintos
44. al is not isolated on the DT9800 EC Series Table 4 Connector J5 Pin Assignments AC1324 AC1324 J5 Screw J5 Screw Pin Terminal Signal Name Pin Terminal Signal Name 1 TB1 Analog Output 0 2 TB2 Analog Output 0 Return 3 TB3 Analog Output 1 4 TB4 Analog Output 1 Return 5 TB5 Isolated Digital 6 TB6 External A D Ground Trigger 7 TB7 External A D Sample 8 TB8 Isolated Digital Clock Ground 9 TB9 Isolated 5 V 10 TB10 Not Connected Output 11 TB11 Not Connected 12 TB12 Dynamic Digital Output 13 TB13 Isolated Digital 14 TB14 User External Gate Ground 1 61 Chapter 5 Table 4 Connector J5 Pin Assignments cont AC1324 AC1324 J5 Screw J5 Screw Pin Terminal Signal Name Pin Terminal Signal Name 15 TB15 User Counter Output 1 16 TB16 User Clock Input 1 17 TB17 Isolated Digital 18 TB18 User External Gate Ground 0 19 TB19 User Counter Output 0 20 TB20 User Clock Input 0 21 TB21 Not Connected 22 TB22 Not Connected 23 TB23 Not Connected 24 TB24 Not Connected 25 TB25 Not Connected 26 TB26 Not Connected a This signal is not isolated on the DT9800 EC Series b 5 V output is available only when one of the subsystems is activated which in turn activates power to the module This signal can be used as an input to power the digital output latch so that the outputs retain their states during power down Tabl
45. automatically stops after the number of seconds you specified has elapsed and the frequency in Hertz is displayed on the screen Performing an Event Counting Operation To verify that the module can perform an event counting operation perform the following steps 1 Wire an external clock source to counter timer 0 on the DT9800 MAC Series function module Refer to page 52 for an example of how to connect an external clock 2 Click the Acquisition menu 3 Click Count Read Events 4 Select the appropriate DT9800 Series function module from the Board list box Note Once you select the function module the LED on the module turns red 5 For this example click the box to enable counter 0 6 Click Start to start the event counting operation 7 To read the number of events click Read to stop the event counting operation click Stop 110 Verifying the Operation of a Function Module Performing a Pulse Output Operation To verify that the module can perform a pulse output operation perform the following steps 1 Connect a scope to counter timer 0 on the DT9800 MAC Series function module Refer to page 56 for an example of how to connect a scope a pulse output to counter timer 0 2 Click the Control menu 3 Click Pulse Counter 0 Out 4 Select the appropriate DT9800 Series function module from the Board list box Note Once you select the function module the LED on the module turns red 5
46. cting to a Self Powered USB Hub 19 Attaching Backplanes Panels to the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series 00 cece cece eee eens 23 Attaching a 5B or 7B Series 25 Attaching an AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel 26 iii Contents Attaching a PB16H Opto 22 Backplane 27 Attaching an STP EZ Screw Terminal Panel 27 Chapter 4 Configuring the Module and or Device Driver 29 Configuring the DT9800 Series Device Driver 31 Configuring the DT9800 EC andDT9800 EC I Series Function Modules sss eee eee eee 33 Chapter 5 Wiring 35 Wiring Signals to the DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series 37 Connecting Analog Input 40 Connecting Single Ended Voltage Inputs 41 Connecting Pseudo Differential Voltage Inputs 42 Connecting Differential Voltage Inputs 43 Connecting Current Loop Inputs 46 Connecting Thermocouple Inputs 47 Connecting Analog Output Signals 49 Connecting Digital I O 49 Connecting Counter Timer 51 1 5 Connecting Event Counting Signals 51 Connecting Frequency Measurement Signals 54 Connecting Pulse Output Signals 56 Wiring Signals to the DT9800 EC or DT9
47. ctory path and or name using Browse or accept the default directory then click Next You are prompted to select the software components to install Click Typical then click Next You are prompted for the program folder name Either change the program folder name or accept the default program folder name then click Next The files are copied to the destination directory Select Launch DT MiniApp if you want to view the Quick Data Acq application when the setup program is finished otherwise leave this selection unchecked Click Finish The DT Data Acquisition Software setup program reappears Click Main Menu Click Exit Verifying the Operation of a Function Module Running the Quick Data Acq Application To run the Quick Data Acq application perform the following steps 1 Ifyou have not already done so power up your computer and any attached peripherals 2 Ensure that you installed the Quick Data Acq application software from the Data Acquisition OMNI CD using the instructions starting on page 11 3 Select Quick Data Acq from the Data Translation Inc Quick Data Acq program group Note The Quick Data Acq application allows you to verify basic operations on the module however it may not support all of the module s features For information on each of the features provided use the online help for the Quick Data Acq application by pressing F1 from any view or selecting the Help menu For detailed infor
48. d that the signals you attach to channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 are capable of driving 10 MQ Wiring Signals Connecting Analog Output Signals Figure 19 shows how to connect an analog output voltage signal channel 0 in this case to a DT9802 DT9802 MAC DT9804 DT9804 MAC or DT9806 function module Analog Output 0 TB19 Analog Output 0 Return TB20 Load 00990900909 DT9802 DT9802 MAC DT9804 DT9804 MAC or DT9806 Function Module Figure 19 Connecting Analog Output Voltages Shown for Channel 0 Connecting Digital I O Signals Figure 20 shows how to connect digital input signals lines 0 and 1 Port A in this case to a DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function module 49 Chapter 5 DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series Module TTL Inputs gt Digital Input Line 0 Port A TB28 Digital Input Line 1 Port A TB29 Isolated Digital Ground OOOOOQO TB36 Figure 20 Connecting Digital Inputs Shown for Lines 0 and 1 Port A Figure 21 shows how to connect a digital output line 0 Port B in this case to a DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function module DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series 0 Out LED On Module TB45 500 Q Digital Output Line 0 Port B a Isolated Digital Ground D Q TB37 Figure 21 Connecting
49. e 5 Connector J4 Pin Assignments STP EZ STP EZ J4 Screw J4 Screw Pin Terminal Signal Name Pin Terminal Signal Name 1 TB1 Not Connected 2 TB2 Digital Ground 3 TB3 Not Connected 4 TB4 Digital Ground 5 TB5 Not Connected 6 TB6 Digital Ground 7 TB7 Not Connected 8 TB8 Digital Ground 9 TB9 Not Connected 10 TB10 Digital Ground 11 TB11 Not Connected 12 TB12 Digital Ground 13 TB13 Not Connected 14 TB14 Digital Ground 62 Wiring Signals Table 5 Connector J4 Pin Assignments cont STP EZ STP EZ J4 Screw J4 Screw Pin Terminal Signal Name Pin Terminal Signal Name 15 TB15 Not Connected 16 TB16 Digital Ground 17 TB17 Digital Output 7 18 TB18 Digital Ground 19 TB19 Digital Output 6 20 TB20 Digital Ground 21 TB21 Digital Output 5 22 TB22 Digital Ground 23 TB23 Digital Output 4 24 TB24 Digital Ground 25 TB25 Digital Output 3 26 TB26 Digital Ground 27 TB27 Digital Output 2 28 TB28 Not Connected 29 TB29 Digital Output 1 30 TB30 Not Connected 31 TB31 Digital Output 0 32 TB32 Not Connected 33 TB33 Digital Input 7 34 TB34 Not Connected 35 TB35 Digital Input 6 36 TB36 Not Connected 37 TB37 Digital Input 5 38 TB38 Not Connected 39 TB39 Digital Input 4 40 TB40 Not Connected 41 TB41 Digital Input 3 42 TB42 Not Connected 43 TB43 Digital Input 2 44 TB44 Not Connected 45 TB45 Digital Input 1 46 TB46 Not Connected 47 TB47 Di
50. ected to ground at the signal source not at the AC1324 screw terminal panel and do not tie the two grounds together Grounded Signal Source AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel Signal Source Ground Vg Analog In 0 p TB1 D TB2 p TB3 D TB4 D TB5 D TB6 Analog In 0 D TB7 Q TB8 Return D TB9 TB10 4 D TB11 qp TB12 A HI X TB13 p TB14 TB15 D TB16 Isolated Analog D TB17 D TB18 Ground TB19 TB20 D TB21 TB22 D TB23 D TB24 TB25 p TB26 This signal is not isolated on the DT9800 EC Series When configuring the DT9800 Series Device Driver it is recommended that you software select 10 kQ of resistance to connect the low side of channel 0 to analog ground a physical resistor is not required For more information refer to page 31 Figure 33 Connecting Differential Voltage Inputs from a Grounded Signal Source Shown for Channel 0 Wiring Signals Connecting Current Loop Inputs Figure 34 shows how to connect a current loop input channel 0 in this case to an AC1324 screw terminal panel Vcc User installed 4 to 20 mA resistor a Analog put 0 GHTB1 TB2 D TB3 D TB4 TB5 D TB6 Analog Input O D TB7 p TB8 Return D TB9 p TB10 p TB11 p TB12 D TB13 p TB14 D TB15 D TB16 Pi D TB17 D TB18 D TB19 TB20 D TB21 D TB22 D TB23 D TB24 p TB25 p T
51. ector DT9500 EC To Host DT9800 EC I Computer AC1324 AC1315 Cable Figure 8 Connecting the AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel to the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series Function Module 26 Installing a Function Module Attaching a PB16H Opto 22 Backplane To connect a PB16H Opto 22 backplane to a DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module perform the following steps 1 Plugone end of an EPO35 cable into the J4 connector of the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module 2 Plugtheother end of the EPO35 cable into the 50 pin connector on the PB16H Opto 22 backplane as shown in Figure 9 J4 Connector PB16H Opto 22 Backplane DT9800 EC 2 DT9800 EC I J To Host EP035 50 Pin Computer Ribbon Cable Figure 9 Connecting the PB16H Opto 22 Backplane to the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series Function Module Attaching an STP EZ Screw Terminal Panel To connect an STP EZ screw terminal panel to a DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module perform the following steps 1 Attach one end of the 50 pin cable that is shipped with the STP EZ screw terminal panel into connector J4 on the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I board 2 Attach the other end of the cable to the J1 connector on the STP EZ screw terminal panel as shown in Figure 10 27 Chapter 3 J4 Connector DT9800 EC 7 NEN DT9800 EC I Ed To Host 50 P
52. eries Device Driver then proceed to step 4 If you are using the Macintosh you did not install the software from the CD ROM and you have an Internet connection and OS 9 you are prompted to install the latest software from the Data Translation web site Follow the instructions on the screen for automatic software update This allows you to download and install the DT9800 Series drivers and optionally the Quick Data Acq software and required files Then proceed to step 8 4 Click the option to search for the driver then click Next 5 Click the option to specify the location then enter x Products Core DT9800 as the path from which to copy files where x is the letter of your CD ROM drive then click Next 6 Click Next Installing a Function Module 7 Click Finish A New Hardware Found dialog box appears indicating that Windows is installing the driver for the USB device 8 Repeat the steps 1 to 2 to attach another DT9800 Series function module to the host computer if desired Note You can unplug a module then plug it in again if you wish without causing damage This process is called hot swapping Your application may take a few seconds to recognize a module once it is plugged back in Connecting to a Self Powered USB Hub Self powered USB hubs are USB hubs that are powered by their own external power supply Theoretically you can connect up to five self powered USB hubs to a USB port on the host c
53. eries function modules 59 Chapter 5 Table 3 Connector J6 Pin Assignments AC1324 AC1324 J6 Screw J6 Screw 2 Terminal Signal Name Pin 4 Terminal Signal Name 1 TB1 Analog Input 0 2 TB2 Analog Input 0 Return Analog Input 8 3 TB3 Isolated Analog 4 TB4 Analog Input 1 Return Ground Analog Input 9 5 TB5 Analog Input 1 6 TB6 Isolated Analog Ground 7 TB7 Analog Input 2 8 TB8 Analog Input 2 Return Analog Input 10 9 TB9 Isolated Analog 10 TB10 Analog Input 3 Return Ground Analog Input 11 11 TB11 Analog Input 3 12 TB12 Isolated Analog Ground 13 TB13 Analog Input 4 14 TB14 Analog Input 4 Return Analog Input 12 15 TB15 Isolated Analog 16 TB16 Analog Input 5 Return Ground Analog Input 13 17 TB17 Analog Input 5 18 TB18 Isolated Analog Ground 19 TB19 Analog Input 6 20 TB20 Analog Input 6 Return Analog Input 14 21 TB21 Not Connected 22 TB22 Analog Input 7 Return Analog Input 15 60 Wiring Signals Table 3 Connector J6 Pin Assignments cont AC1324 AC1324 J6 Screw J6 Screw Pin 2 Terminal Signal Name Pin 4 Terminal Signal Name 23 TB23 Analog Input 7 24 TB24 Isolated Analog Ground 25 TB25 Amp Low 26 TB26 External A D Trigger a Analog input signals 8 to 15 are not available on the 5B08 or 7BP08 1 backplane Analog input signals 4 to 15 are not available on the 7BP04 1 backplane b This sign
54. erminal Panel to Connector of the DT9800 EC EC I Series for Digital I O Figure 38 shows how to connect digital input signals lines 0 and 1 of Port A in this case to an STP EZ screw terminal For a description of the screw terminal blocks refer to Table 5 on page 62 76 Wiring Signals TB39 O TB40 TB41 TB42 Digital Input D TB43 gt f Line 1 Port A p TB44 TB45 D TB46 TTL Inputs q TB47 es Digital Input Line D TB48 0 Port A TB17 TB49 TB18 p TB50 TB19 D TB20 TB21 TB22 Isolated Digital Ground TB23 D TB24 TB25 This signal is not isolated on the D TB26 DT9800 EC Series STP EZ Screw Terminal Panel Figure 38 Connecting Digital Inputs Shown for Lines 0 and 1 Port A Figure 39 shows how to connect a digital output line 0 of Port B in this case to an STP EZ screw terminal panel 77 Chapter 5 D TB27 D TB28 0 Out LED On p TB29 D TB30 TB31 500 Q Digital Output Line 0 TB32 Port B D TB33 5 D TB34 NI TB35 D TB36 Isolated Digital Ground D TB17 Q TB37 TB18 O TB38 TB19 TB20 D TB21 This signal is not isolated on the p TB22 DT9800 EC Series D TB23 D TB24 TB25 D TB26 STP EZ Screw Terminal Panel Figure 39 Connecting Digital Outputs Shown for Line 0 Port B If you want the digital outputs to
55. es 7 16 1 a 16 channel backplane for 7B Series signal conditioning modules 7BP08 1 an 8 channel backplane for 7B Series signal conditioning modules and 7BP04 1 a 4 channel backplane for 7B Series signal conditioning modules e Connector 5 Supports an AC1324 screw terminal panel for analog output dynamic digital output counter timer and power connections Connector J4 Supports the STP EZ and the PB16H digital I O backplane The PB16H supports eight digital inputs at locations 0 to 7 and eight digital outputs at locations 8 to 15 23 Chapter 3 Figure 4 shows the location of these connectors on the DT9800 EC and DT9800 EC I Series function modules DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series Function Module J5 J6 J4 Figure 4 J6 J5 and J4 Connectors This section describes how to connect a 5B or 7B Series backplane a AC1324 screw terminal panel and or a PB16H Opto 22 backplane to your DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module 24 Installing a Function Module Attaching a 5B or 7B Series Backplane To connect a 5B01 5B08 7BP16 1 7BP08 1 or 7BP04 1 signal conditioning backplane to a DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module perform the following steps 1 Plug one end of an AC1315 cable into the J6 connector of the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module as shown in Figure
56. figuration uses the same wiring as an event counting application that does not use an external gate signal see Figure 23 on page 53 a system timer specifies the duration of the frequency measurement In this configuration the frequency of the clock input is the number of counts divided by the duration of the Windows timer Wiring Signals If you need more accuracy than the system timer provides you can connect a pulse of a known duration such as a one shot output of another user counter to the external gate input as shown in Figure 25 In this configuration the frequency of the clock input is the number of counts divided by the period of the external gate input DT9800 Standard DT9800 MAC Series d Function Module User Clock Input 0 M TB54 q Gate 0 gt Signal Source User 4 TB49 Counter Output 1 Isolated Digital Ground Figure 25 Connecting Frequency Measurement Signals Shown for Clock Input 0 and External Gate 0 55 Chapter 5 Connecting Pulse Output Signals Figure 26 shows one example of connecting pulse output signals to a DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function module using user counter 0 N User Clock Output 0 D Ee qp TB53 gt TB52 Heater External Gate 0 B controller Gating D TB51 Switch Isolated Digital D o Ground TB47 Isolated Digital Ground
57. figure the device driver for a DT9800 Standard Series DT9800 EC Series or DT9800 EC I Series function module to use or not use bias return termination resistance To configure the device driver perform the following steps 1 Ifyouhave not already done so power up the host computer and all peripherals 2 From the Control Panel double click the Open Layers Data Acquisition Control Panel icon The Open Layers dialog box appears 3 Click the DT9800 Series function module that you want to configure then click Advanced The DT9800 Configuration dialog box appears 4 Ifyou using differential analog input channels it is recommended that you select the 10k Ohm Resistor Terminations checkbox for each analog input channel on the module This ensures that 10 kQ of bias return termination resistance is used for the analog input channels This is the default configuration Bias return termination resistance is particularly useful when your differential source is floating If you are using single ended analog input channels clear the checkbox for each analog input channel so that bias return resistance is not used 5 To continuously power the analog and or digital outputs select the Power Always On checkbox The DT9800 Series module will remain on even when you exit from the applications that use the module If you want to shut down power to the module you must uncheck this checkbox and close the control panel Once all
58. gital Input 0 48 TB48 Not Connected 49 TB49 Not Connected 50 TB50 Not Connected 63 Chapter 5 Connecting Analog Input Signals This section describes how to connect analog input signals to a DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series module using a 5B01 5B08 7BP16 1 7BP08 1 or 7BP04 1 signal conditioning backplane or an AC1324 screw terminal panel Using 5B or 7B Series Signal Conditioning Modules When using DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function modules with 5B and 7B Series signal conditioning backplanes and modules keep the following considerations in mind The 7BP04 1 backplane maps to single ended analog input channels 0 to 3 The 5B08 and 7BP08 1 backplanes map to single ended analog input channels 0 to 7 By default the 5B01 and 7BP16 1 backplanes map to single ended analog input channels 0 to 15 However you can use channels 14 and 15 on the 5B01 or 7BP16 1 backplane as analog output channels 0 and 1 by configuring DIP switch SW1 on the function module Refer to page 33 for more information on configuring DIP switch SW1 Install jumper W3 on the 5B Series backplane to connect Amp Low to Analog Ground on the backplane e 5B and 7B Series thermocouple modules provide their own CJC and return a voltage that already compensates for CJC Therefore when using 5B or 7B Series modules you do not have to compensate for offsets The output of many 5B modules is 5 V The output of many
59. h 102 running on the Macintosh 103 running using Windows 98 or Windows 2000 93 R related documents viii requirements 10 running the Quick Data Acq application on the Macintosh 103 using Windows 98 or Windows 2000 93 115 Index 116 S single ended inputs 40 66 software supported 5 STP EZ screw terminal panel 23 attaching 27 SW 33 system requirements 10 T thermocouple inputs 47 U unpacking 9 USB cable 17 20 W W3 jumper 64 Windows 2000 installing the software 11 using Quick Data Acq 91 Windows 98 installing the software 11 using Quick Data Acq 91 Windows Me installing the software 11 using Quick Data Acq 91 Windows XP installing the software 11 using Quick Data Acq 91 wiring signals analog outputs 49 74 current loop analog inputs 46 73 differential analog inputs 43 70 digital inputs and outputs 49 76 event counting applications 51 52 82 externally cascading counter timers 53 56 57 83 86 87 frequency measurement applications 54 84 pseudo differential analog inputs 42 69 pulse output applications 56 86 single ended analog inputs 41 68 thermocouple analog inputs 47
60. he following configurations Single ended Choose this configuration when you want to measure high level signals noise is not significant the source of the input is close to the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module and all the input signals are referred to the same common ground When you choose the single ended configuration all 16 analog input channels are available Pseudo Differential Choose this configuration when noise or common mode voltage the difference between the ground potentials of the signal source and the ground of the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module or between the grounds of other signals exists and the differential configuration is not suitable for your application This option provides less noise rejection than the differential configuration however all 16 analog input channels are available e Differential Choose this configuration when you want to measure low level signals less than 1 V you are using an A D converter with high resolution greater than 12 bits noise is a significant part of the signal or common mode voltage exists When you choose the differential configuration eight analog input channels are available Note It is recommended that you connect all unused analog input channels to analog ground Wiring Signals Keep the following recommendations in mind when wiring analog input signals to the AC1324 screw terminal panel e Use individually
61. ies Device Driver the New Hardware Found wizard appears Click Next to have the wizard search for the DT9800 Series Device Driver Proceed to step 5 If you are using the Macintosh you did not install the software from the CD ROM and you have an internet connection and OS 9 you are prompted to install the latest software from the Data Translation web site Follow the instructions on the screen for automatic software update This allows you to download and install the DT9800 Series drivers and optionally the Quick Data Acq software and required files Then proceed to step 10 Click the option to search for the driver then click Next Click the option to specify the location then enter x Products Core DT9820 as the path from which to copy files where x is the letter of your CD ROM drive then click Next Click Next Installing a Function Module 8 Click Finish A New Hardware Found dialog box appears indicating that Windows is installing the driver for the USB device Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you have attached the number of hubs up to five and function modules up to four per hub that you desire Refer to Figure 3 The operating system automatically detects the USB devices as they are installed DT9800 Series Function Module DT9800 Series Function Module EP310 Cables Host Computer 2 H ee
62. in Ribbon Computer J1 Connector Cable Figure 10 Connecting the STP EZ to the DT9800 EC or 079800 Function Module 28 Configuring the Module and or Device Driver Configuring the DT9800 Series Device Driver Configuring the DT9800 EC and DT9800 EC I Series Function enseia 29 Chapter 4 30 Prepare to Use a Function Module see Chapter 2 starting on page 7 Install the Function Module see Chapter 3 starting on page 15 Configure the Module and or Device Driver not required for the DT9800 MAC Series this chapter Wire Signals see Chapter 5 starting on page 35 Verify the Operation of the Function Module see Chapter 6 starting on page 89 If you are using a DT9800 Standard Series DT9800 EC Series or DT9800 EC I Series module you must configure the device driver refer to page 31 for information In addition if you are using a DT9800 EC or DT9800EC I Series module you must configure the module refer to page 33 for information If you are using a DT9800 MAC function module it is not necessary to configure the DT9800 Series Device Driver or function module Therefore skip this chapter and continue with the instructions for wiring signals in Chapter 5 starting on page 35 Configuring the Module and or Device Driver Configuring the DT9800 Series Device Driver This section describes how to con
63. lect the appropriate DT9800 Series function module from the Board list box 108 Verifying the Operation of a Function Module Note Once you select the function module the LED on the module turns red 5 Select the digital output port by clicking B 6 Click the appropriate bits to select the type of signal to output from the digital output lines If the bit is selected a high level signal is output from the digital output line if the bit is not selected a low level signal is output from the digital output line Optionally you can enter an output value in the Hex text box 7 Click Send The value of each digital output line is output and displayed on the screen in both text and graphical form Performing a Frequency Measurement Operation To verify that the module can perform a frequency measurement operation perform the following steps 1 Wire an external clock source to counter timer 0 on the DT9800 MAC Series function module Refer to page 55 for an example of how to connect an external clock 2 Click the Acquisition menu 3 Click Measure Frequency 4 Select the appropriate DT9800 Series function module from the Board list box Note Once you select the function module the LED on the module turns red 5 Inthe Duration text box enter the number of seconds during which events will be counted 109 Chapter 6 6 Click Get to start the frequency measurement operation The operation
64. mation on the supported features of the module refer to the DT9800 Series User s Manual see page 14 for information on viewing this manual 93 Chapter 6 Performing a Single Value Analog Input Operation To verify that the module can read a single analog input value perform the following steps 1 Connecta voltage source such as a function generator to analog input channel 0 differential mode on the DT9800 Series function module Refer to page 44 for the DT9800 Standard Series or page 71 for the DT9800 EC Series for an example of how to connect a differential analog input 2 Click the Acquisition menu 3 Click Single Analog Input 4 Select the appropriate DT9800 Series function module from the Board list box 5 Once you select the function module the LED on the module turns red 6 Inthe Channel list box select analog input channel 0 7 Inthe Range list box select the range for the channel The default is 10 V 8 Select Differential 9 Click Get to acquire a single value from analog input channel 0 The value is displayed on the screen in both text and graphical form 94 Verifying the Operation of a Function Module Performing a Single Value Analog Output Operation To verify that the module can output a single analog output value perform the following steps 1 Connect an oscilloscope or voltmeter to DACO on the function module Refer to page 49 for the DT9802 DT9804 or DT9806 o
65. minal Panel D TB1 Signal Source Isolated Digital Ground gt p TB3 p TB5 f i User Clock Input 0 Gate 1 TB13 Isolated Digital Ground N Oneshot rigger This signal is isolated the DT9800 EC Series User Clock Output 0 0008900600000009 TB2 TB4 TB6 TB8 TB10 TB12 TB14 TB16 TB18 TB20 TB22 TB24 TB26 gt User Clock Input 1 Figure 49 Cascading Counters Shown for One Shot Using Counters 0 and 1 and External Gate 1 88 Verifying the Operation of a Function Module Using Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP eee erba er uberibus 91 Using the Macintosh sss 102 89 Chapter 6 90 Prepare to Use a Function Module see Chapter 2 starting on page 7 Install the Function Module see Chapter 3 starting on page 15 Configure the Module and or Device Driver not required for the DT9800 MAC Series see Chapter 4 starting on page 29 Wire Signals see Chapter 5 starting on page 35 Verify the Operation of the Function Module this chapter You can verify the operation of a DT9800 Series function module using the Quick Data Acq application If you are using Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP refer to page 91 If you are using the Macintosh
66. nction compensation CJC on channel 0 at 10 mV C You can attach up to seven thermocouples to the DT9805 or DT9806 module using channel 0 as a CJC The accuracy of the CJC is 1 from 5 to 45 Figure 18 shows how to connect a thermocouple input to channel 1 of a DT9805 or DT9806 function module 47 Chapter 5 48 DT9805 or DT9806 Module CJC No Connection _ 10 kQ 10 mv C MUX to Channel 0 High 1 m Low 2 M Chan 0 TB2 10 kQ 2 5 V Ref High TB3 10 MQ elch Low an 1 C Y TB4 HD E u Thermocouple D The 10 KQ resistor to the CJC the CJC Input on the 10 MQ resistor and the 42 5 V Channel 1 D reference are supplied on the DT9805 and DT9806 function module Due to the 10 MQ resistor to the 2 5 V reference the output of the channel Isolated Analog goes to full scale if an open circuit is Ground i J TB17 detected at the input It is recommended that you software select 10 of termination resistance to connect the low side of channels 0 and 1 to analog ground a physical resistor is not required Refer to page 31 for more information Figure 18 Connecting Thermocouple Inputs Shown for Channel 1 Note You can connect voltages instead of thermocouples to the DT9805 and DT9806 modules In this case ensure that the signal you attach to channel 0 is capable of driving 10 kO an
67. ng the Quick Data Acq Application 102 Running the Quick Data Acq Application 103 Performing a Single Value Analog Input Operation 104 Performing a Single Value Analog Output Operation ir 105 Performing a Continuous Analog Input Operation 106 Performing a Single Value Digital Input Operation 108 Performing a Single Value Digital Output Operation 108 Performing a Frequency Measurement Operation 109 Performing an Event Counting Operation 110 Performing a Pulse Output Operation 111 Index dura rua EP a tay ene 113 Contents vi About this Manual This manual describes how to install and set up your DT9800 Series function module and device driver and verify that your module is working properly Intended Audience This document is intended for engineers scientists technicians or others responsible for installing and setting up DT9800 Series function modules to perform data acquisition operations It is assumed that you are familiar with the requirements of your application It is also assumed that you are familiar with the Microsoft Windows 98 Windows Me Millennium Edition Windows 2000 Windows XP or the Macintosh operating system How this Manual is Organized This manual is organized as follows Chapter 1 Overview describes the key features of the DT9800 Series hardware and the DT9800 Series software and provides an ove
68. olated In addition the DT9800 EC and DT9800 EC I Series modules support the use of optional backplanes and screw terminal panels that provide signal conditioning and other features and the DT9805 and DT9806 support thermocouple inputs Table 1 lists the function modules in each series and the key features of each module Table 1 Key Features Among the DT9800 Series Analog of of Input of Digital of Operating Function Analog Sample Analog yo Counter Series System Modules Inputs Rate Outputs Lines Timers DT9800 Windows DT9801 16 SE 100 kS s 0 8input 2 Standard 8 DI 8 output petes DT98022 16SE 100kS s 2 8input 2 8 DI 8 output DT9803P 16SE 100kS s 0 8 2 8 DI 8 output DT9804P 16SE 100kS s 2 8input 2 8 DI 8 output DT9805 16 SE 50 kS s 0 8input 2 8 DI 7 8 output thermo couples and 1 CJC Overview Table 1 Key Features Among the DT9800 Series cont Analog of of Input of Digital of Operating Function Analog Sample Analog yo Counter Series System Modules Inputs Rate Outputs Lines Timers DT9800 Windows DT9806 16 SE 50 kS s 2 8input 2 Standard 8 DI 7 8 output Series thermo cont couples and 1 CJC DT9800 Macintosh DT9801 16 SE 100 kS s 0 8input 2 MAC MAC 8 DI 8 output Seles DT9802 16SE 100kS s 2 8input 2 MAC 8 DI 8 output DT9803 16 SE
69. omputer However the practical number of DT9800 Series function modules that you can connect to a single USB port depends on the throughput you want to achieve Each of the hubs supports up to four DT9800 Series function modules Note The bandwidth of the USB bus is 12 Mbits second Each DT9800 Series function module running at full speed 100 kHz requires 200 kB of this bandwidth Therefore if you want to achieve full throughput on each function module you should connect no more than four DT9800 Series function modules to a single USB port 19 Chapter 3 20 To connect a DT9800 Series function module to a self powered USB hub perform the following steps 1 Attach one end of the EP310 cable to the DT9800 Series module and the other end of the EP310 cable to a self powered USB hub Connect the power supply for the self powered USB hub to an external power supply Connect the hub to the USB port on the host computer using another EP310 cable The operating system automatically detects the USB device If you are using Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP or the Macintosh and previously installed the DT9800 Series Device Driver ignore the remaining steps and repeat steps 1 to 3 until you have attached the number of hubs up to five and function modules up to four per hub that you desire If you are using Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP and you have not installed the DT9800 Ser
70. ore wiring signals In addition to ensure that your function module performs as expected insert each screw terminal block into the location on the DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function module with the matching color Keep the following recommendations in mind when wiring signals to the DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function modules e Use individually shielded twisted pair wire size 14 to 26 AWG when using the DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function module in highly noisy electrical environments Separate power and signal lines by using physically different wiring paths or conduits To avoid noise do not locate the DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function modules and cabling next to sources that produce high electromagnetic fields such as large electric motors power lines solenoids and electric arcs unless the signals are enclosed in a mumetal shield 37 Chapter 5 38 Prevent electrostatic discharge to the I O while the DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function modules are operational Connect all unused analog input channels to analog ground When first installing the module try wiring the signals as follows Wire a function generator or a known voltage source to analog input channel 0 using the differential configuration Wire an oscilloscope or voltage meter to analog output channel 0 Wire a digital input to digital input line 0 of port A Wire a digital ou
71. ou want to use analog output channels 0 and 1 In this case ensure that you wire DACO signals to channel 14 and DAC1 signals to channel 15 on the 5B01 backplane Then set all the switches of DIP switch SW1 on the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series module to the ON position Wiring Signals Wiring Signals to the DT9800 Standard or DT9800 M Series 37 Wiring Signals to the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series 59 35 Chapter 5 Prepare to Use a Function Module see Chapter 2 starting on page 7 Install the Function Module see Chapter 3 starting on page 15 Configure the Module and or Device Driver not required for the DT9800 MAC Series see Chapter 4 starting on page 29 Wire Signals this chapter Verify the Operation of the Function Module see Chapter 6 starting on page 89 36 Wiring Signals Wiring Signals to the DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series Before wiring signals to a DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function module peel off the color labels provided in the shipping box and attach one to the outside of each screw terminal block Ensure that you match the color of the peel off label to the color on the label on top of the unit This way if you later remove the screw terminal blocks you will know where to reattach them CAUTION To avoid electrostatic sensitivity it is recommended that you unplug your DT9800 Series module from the computer bef
72. r page 75 for the DT9802 EC DT9802 EC I DT9804 EC or DT9804 EC 1 for an example of how to connect analog output signals 2 Click the Control menu 3 Click Single Analog Output 4 Select the appropriate DT9800 Series function module from the Board list box Note Once you select the function module the LED on the module turns red 5 Inthe Channel list box select analog output channel 0 6 Inthe Range list box select the output range of DACO The default is 10 V 7 Enteranoutput value or use the slider to select a value to output from DACO 8 Click Send to output a single value from DACO The value that is output is displayed on the screen in both text and graphical form 95 Chapter 6 Performing a Continuous Analog Input Operation To verify that the module can perform a continuous analog input operation perform the following steps 1 Connectknown voltage sources such as the outputs of a function generator to analog input channels 0 and 1 on the DT9800 Series function module using the differential configuration Refer to page 44 for the DT9800 Standard Series or page 71 for the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series for an example of how to connect a differential analog input 2 Click the Acquisition menu 3 For this example click Scope 4 Select the appropriate DT9800 Series function module from the Board list box Note Once you select the function module the LED on the module
73. r signals exists and the differential configuration is not suitable for your application This option provides less noise rejection than the differential configuration however all 16 analog input channels are available on the DT9800 Standard and DT9800 MAC Series e Differential Choose this configuration when you want to measure thermocouple or low level signals less than 1 V you are using an A D converter with high resolution greater than 12 bits noise is a significant part of the signal or common mode voltage exists When you choose the differential configuration eight analog input channels are available on the DT9800 Standard and DT9800 MAC Series This section describes how to connect single ended pseudo differential and differential voltage inputs as well as current loop and thermocouple inputs to the DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function module 40 Wiring Signals Connecting Single Ended Voltage Inputs Figure 13 shows how to connect single ended voltage inputs channels 0 1 and 8 in this case to a DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function module Note If you are using single ended inputs set up the software so that bias return resistance is not used For more information refer to page 31 for the DT9800 Standard Series or page 104 for the DT9800 MAC Series one DT9800 Standard or Source DT9800 MAC Series Module Vsource 0 Analog In 0
74. retain their values during power down you must connect 5 V external power to the 5 V isolated power signal of connector J5 on the function module and activate one of the subsystems on the module which in turn activates power to the module Figure 40 shows how to connect the AC1324 screw terminal to connector J5 on the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series function module 78 Wiring Signals AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel D TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 TB6 DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series Function Module Figure 40 Attaching the AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel to Connector J5 of the DT9800 EC EC I Series for 5 V Power 79 Chapter 5 Figure 41 shows how to wire 5 V external power to the AC1315 screw terminal panel Isolated Digital Ground AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel TB1 TB3 D TB5 D TB7 D TB9 5 V External Power This signal is not isolated on the DT9800 EC Series Figure 41 Connecting 5V External Power to Retain Digital Output States TB11 OooOoooo00000000 TB2 TB4 TB6 TB8 TB10 TB12 TB14 TB16 TB18 TB20 TB22 TB24 TB26 Connecting Counter Timer Signals The DT9800 EC and DT9800 EC I Series function modules support two counter timer channels through connector J5 This section shows how to wire counter timer signals to an AC1324 screw terminal panel attached to connector J5
75. ries function module from the Board list box Note Once you select the function module the LED on the module turns red 5 Inthe Channel list box select analog input channel 0 6 Inthe Range list box select the range for the channel The default is 10 V 7 Check the box next to Differential 8 Ensure that the bias return resistors are set by selecting the Edit menu then selecting Preferences All the differential channels should have a checkmark next to them for the selected DT9800 Series module Note Iflater you change the channel configuration to single ended or pseudo differential ensure that the bias return resistors are not used not checked for each of the analog input channels 104 Verifying the Operation of a Function Module 9 Click Get to acquire a single value from analog input channel 0 The value is displayed on the screen in both text and graphical form 10 When you are finished with this view click the top left corner of the window to close the view Performing a Single Value Analog Output Operation To verify that the module can output a single analog output value perform the following steps 1 Connectan oscilloscope or voltmeter to DACO on the function module Refer to page 49 for an example of how to wire analog output signals 2 Click the Control menu 3 Click Single Value Analog Out 4 Select the appropriate DT9800 Series function module from the Board list box
76. rview of the DT9800 Series getting started procedure Chapter 2 Preparing to Use a Function Module describes how to unpack the DT9800 Series package check the system requirements install the DT9800 Series software using Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP or MAC OS 9 0 and view the DT9800 Series documentation online e Chapter 3 Installing a Function Module describes how to install the DT9800 Series function module e Chapter 4 Configuring the Module and or Device Driver describes how to configure the device driver and the function module vii About this Manual Chapter 5 Wiring Signals describes how to wire signals to a DT9800 Series function module Chapter 6 Verifying the Operation of a Function Module describes how to verify the operation of the function module with the Quick Data Acq application An index completes this manual Conventions Used in this Manual The following conventions are used in this manual Notes provide useful information that requires special emphasis cautions provide information to help you avoid losing data or damaging your equipment and warnings provide information to help you avoid catastrophic damage to yourself or your equipment Items that you select or type are shown in bold Courier font is used to represent source code Related Information Refer to the following documents for more information on using the DT9800 Series module
77. s method if your application requires more than two DT9800 Series function modules connected to the host computer Note DT9800 Series modules are low power devices using less than 500 mA therefore they do not require external power supplies Connecting Directly to the Host Computer Generally host computers have two USB ports These ports are completely independent To connect a DT9800 Series function module directly to a USB port of the computer perform the following steps 1 Attach one end of the EP310 cable which is shipped with the DT9800 Series function module to the USB port on the module Attach the other end of the EP310 cable to one of the USB ports on the host computer as shown in Figure 2 The operating system automatically detects the USB device 17 Chapter 3 18 USB Ports DT9800 Series a Function Modules Host Computer EP310 Cables Figure 2 Attaching the DT9800 Series Function Module Directly to the Host Computer 3 Ifyou previously installed the DT9800 Series Device Driver ignore the remaining steps and repeat steps 1 and 2 to attach another DT9800 Series function module to the host computer if desired If you are using Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP and you have not yet installed the DT9800 Series Device Driver the New Hardware Found wizard appears Click Next to have the wizard search for the DT9800 S
78. s software you can view the DT9800 Series documentation by clicking the manual title For Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 and Windows XP you can access the manuals from the Data Translation Inc DT9800 Series program group For the Macintosh you can access the manuals from the Quick Data Acq folder To view the documentation you need Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4 0 For Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 and Windows XD Adobe Acrobat Reader is included on the CD ROM For the Macintosh you can download Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Adobe web site at www adobe com Here are a few helpful hints about using Adobe Acrobat Reader navigate to a specific section of the document click a heading from the table of contents on the left side of the document Within the document click the text shown in blue to jump to the appropriate reference the pointer changes from a hand to an index finger To go back to the page from which the jump was made click the right mouse button and Go Back or from the main menu click Document then Go Back To print the document from the main menu click File then Print To increase or decrease the size of the displayed document from the main menu click View then Zoom By default text and monochrome images are smoothed in Acrobat Reader resulting in blurry images If you wish you can turn smoothing off by clicking File then Preferences General and unchecking Smooth
79. se or accept the default directory then click Next You are prompted to select the software components to install Select DT9800 Series then click Next You are prompted for the program folder name Either change the program folder name or accept the default program folder name then click Next The files are copied to the destination directory Click Finish The DT Data Acquisition Software setup program reappears Click Main Menu Click Exit Preparing to Use a Function Module Installing the Software on the Macintosh You can install the software on the Macintosh in one of the following Ways Ifyou have an Internet connection and OS 9 you can download the latest software including drivers and the Quick Data Acq application from the DataTranslation web site For more information refer to Connecting Directly to the Host Computer on page 17 or Connecting to a Self Powered USB Hub on page 19 f you want to install the software on the supplied CD ROM perform the following steps 1 Insert the DT9800 Series CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 Dragthe contents of the DT9800 Drivers folder from the CD ROM to the System folder on your hard disk This folder contains the USB DT9800 Data Acq Driver and USB DT9800 Data Acq Loader files 3 Click OK to place the files in the Extensions folder 13 Chapter 2 Viewing the DT9800 Series Documentation Online 14 Once you have installed the DT9800 Serie
80. ta Acq Application To run the Quick Data Acq application on the Macintosh perform the following steps 1 Ifyou have not already done so power up your computer and any attached peripherals 2 Ensure that you installed the Quick Data Acq software using the instructions starting on page 13 3 Double click the Quick Data Acq file which is located in the Quick Data Acq folder on your hard disk Note The Quick Data Acq application allows you to verify basic operations on the module however it may not support all of the module s features For information on each of the features provided use the online help for the Quick Data Acq application by selecting the Help menu or by double clicking the Quick Data Acq Help file located in the Quick Data Acq Help older on your hard disk For detailed information on the supported features of the module 6 refer to the DT9800 Series User s Manual see page 14 for information on viewing this manual 103 Chapter 6 Performing a Single Value Analog Input Operation To verify that the module can read a single analog input value perform the following steps 1 Connecta voltage source such as a function generator to analog input channel 0 differential mode on the DT9800 Series function module Refer to page 44 for an example of how to connect a differential analog input 2 Click the Acquisition menu 3 Click Single Value Analog In 4 Select the appropriate DT9800 Se
81. te is used to start the event counting operation however this connection is not required 52 Wiring Signals DT9800 Standard DT9800 MAC Series Pus Function Module f User Clock Input 0 gt TB54 C Signal Source Isolated Digital 4 TB51 Ground Figure 23 Connecting Event Counting Signals without an External Gate Input Shown for Clock Input 0 Figure 24 shows an example of how to cascade two counters externally to perform an event counting operation using user counters 0 and 1 Note that you can also internally cascade counters using software if you internally cascade the counters you do not need to make the external cascading connections 53 Chapter 5 54 U Clock 0 pd ser Clock Input Counter mae gt TB54 Output 0 Signal u E x Gate 0 TB53 D Source External D TB52 Gating TB51 Switch Y Isolated Digital TB50 D 4 o Ground User Clock 4 TB48 Input 1 Gate 1 qp TB47 Isolated Digital Ground D DT9800 Standard DT9800 MAC Series Function Module Figure 24 Cascading Counters Shown for Event Counting Using Counters 0 and 1 and External Gate 0 Connecting Frequency Measurement Signals This section describes two examples of how to connect frequency measurement signals to a DT9800 Standard or DT9800 MAC Series function module The first con
82. th The percentage determines the duty cycle of the pulse 8 Click Start to generate the pulse s The results are displayed both in text and graphical form 9 Click Stop to stop a continuous pulse output operation One shot pulse output operations stop automatically 101 Chapter 6 102 Using the Macintosh If you are using the Macintosh Quick Data Acq allows you to perform the following operations Acquire data from a single analog input channel or digital input port Acquire data continuously from one or more analog input channels using an oscilloscope or strip chart view Output a single data point to an analog output channel and digital output line Measure the frequency of events on counter timer 0 Read events on counters 0 and or 1 Output pulses on counter timer 0 and or 1 and Save the analog input data to disk Installing the Quick Data Acq Application To install the Quick Data Acq application on the Macintosh perform the following steps 1 2 Insert the DT9800 Series CD ROM into your CD ROM drive Copy the Quick Data Acq folder from the CD ROM to your hard drive This folder contains the Quick Data Acq application and the product documentation Copy the Quick Data Acq Help folder to the Help folder inside your System folder This folder contains the USB DT9800 Data Acq Driver and USB DT9800 Data Acq Loader files Verifying the Operation of a Function Module Running the Quick Da
83. tion The operation automatically stops after the number of seconds you specified has elapsed and the frequency is displayed on the screen 99 Chapter 6 If you want to stop the frequency measurement operation when it is in progress click Stop Performing a Pulse Output Operation To verify that the module can perform a pulse output operation perform the following steps 1 Connecta scope to counter timer 0 on the DT9800 Series function module Refer to page 56 for the DT9800 Standard Series or page 86 for the DT9800 EC or DT9800 EC I Series for an example of how to connect a scope a pulse output to counter timer 0 Note The Quick Data Acq application works only with counter timer 0 2 Click the Control menu 3 Click Pulse Generator 4 Select the appropriate DT9800 Series function module from the Board list box Note Once you select the function module the LED on the module turns red 5 Select either Continuous to output a continuous pulse stream or One Shot to output one pulse 6 Select either Low to high to output a rising edge pulse the high portion of the total pulse output period is the active portion of the signal or High to low to outputa falling edge pulse the low portion of the total pulse output period is the active portion of the signal 100 Verifying the Operation of a Function Module 7 Entera percentage or use the slider to select a percentage for the pulse wid
84. tput to digital output line 0 of port B Wire an external clock or scope to counter timer channel 0 Then run the Quick Data Acq application described in Chapter 6 starting on page 89 to verify that the function module is operating properly Once you have determined that the function module is operating properly wire the signals according to your application s requirements Figure 12 shows the assignments of the screw terminals on the DT9800 Standard Series and DT9800 MAC Series function modules The screw terminal blocks are removable for your convenience Wiring Signals User Clk Input 0 User Cntr Out 0 External Gate 0 Isolated Dig Gnd User Clk Input 1 User Cntr Out 1 External Gate 1 Isolated Dig Gnd Dynamic Dig Out Digital Output 0 Digital Output 1 Digital Output 2 Digital Output 3 Digital Output 4 Digital Output 5 Digital Output 6 Digital Output 7 Isolated Dig Gnd 54 1 Channel 00 53 2 Channel 08 00 Ret 52 3 Channel 01 51 4 Channel 09 01 Ret 50 5 Channel 02 49 6 Channel 10 02 Ret 48 7 Channel 03 47 8 11 03 Ret 46 9 Channel 04 DT9800 Standard and DT9800 MAC Series 45 Function Modules 10 Channel 12 04 Ret 44 11 Channel 05 43 12 Channel 13 05 Ret 42 13 Channel 06 41 14 Channel 14 06 Ret 40 15 Channel 07 39 16 Channel 15 07 Ret 38 17 Isolated An Gnd 37 18 Amp Low cQ CQ 00 IQ N NNNNN NY DNDN
85. turns red 5 Inthe Sec Div list box select the number of seconds per division 1 to 00001 for the display 6 Inthe Channels list box select analog input channel 1 then click Add to add the channel to the channel list Note that by default channel 0 is included in the channel list 7 Click Config from the Toolbar 8 From the Config menu select ChannelType then select Differential 9 From the Config menu select Range then select Bipolar or Unipolar depending on the configuration of your module The default is Bipolar 96 Verifying the Operation of a Function Module 10 From the Scope view double click the input range of the channel 11 12 13 to change the input range of the module 10 V 5 V 2 5 V x 1 25 V for bipolar ranges or 0 to 10 V 0 to 5 V 0 to 2 5 V or 0 to 1 25 V for unipolar ranges The default is 10 V The display changes to reflect the selected range for all the analog input channels on the module In the Trigger box select Auto to acquire data continuously from the specified channels or Manual to acquire a burst of data from the specified channels Click Start from the Toolbar to start the continuous analog input operation The values acquired from each channel are displayed in a unique color on the oscilloscope view Note When the module is performing a continuous Scope or FFT operation the LED on the module turns green the resulting color may appear yellow
86. ure 48 shows an example of how to externally cascade user counters 0 and 1 to perform a rate generation operation using an AC1324 screw terminal panel attached to connector J5 Note that you can also cascade counters internally using software if you internally cascade the counters you do not need to make the external cascading connections In this example counter 1 gate is logic high 86 Wiring Signals 4 N AC1324 Screw Terminal Panel User Clock Input 0 D TB1 D TB2 D TB3 D TBA 7 Sate0 D TB5 D TB6 pui TB7 TB8 Signal O TB10 Source Switch TB TB12 iei TB13 p TB14 Isolated Digital D Ground D TB15 TB16 TB17 TB18 User Clock Output 0 lt 4 XD TB19 TB20 D TB21 TB22 D TB23 D TB24 TB25 p TB26 User Clock Input 1 gt This signal is not isolated on the DT9800 EC Series Figure 48 Cascading Counters Shown for Rate Generation Using Counters 0 and 1 and External Gate 0 Figure 49 shows an example of how to cascade user counters 0 and 1 externally to perform a one shot operation using an AC1324 screw terminal panel attached to connector J5 Note that you can also internally cascade counters using software if you internally cascade the counters you do not need to make the external cascading connections In this example counter 0 gate is logic high 87 Chapter 5 AC1324 Screw Ter

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