Measurement Specialties manual Unpacking the USB-1616HS-2, Installing the software

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USB-1616HS-2 User's Guide

Installing the USB-1616HS-2

AI-EXP48

Analog input expansion module adds up to 24 differential or 48 single-ended inputs to the USB-1616HS-2.

CA-96A expansion cable

Expansion cable for connecting to the AI-EXP48 expansion board.

Additional documentation

In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the Quick Start Guide (available in PDF at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf). This booklet supplies a brief description of the software you received with your USB-1616HS-2 and information regarding installation of that software. Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.

Unpacking the USB-1616HS-2

As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static

electricity. Before removing the USB-1616HS-2 from its packaging, ground yourself using a wrist strap or by simply touching the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static charge.

If any components are missing or damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by phone, fax, or e-mail:

Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.

Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support

Email: techsupport@mccdaq.com

Installing the software

Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the Measurement Computing Data Acquisition Software CD. This booklet is available in PDF at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf.

We recommend that you download the latest Windows Update onto your computer before installing and operating the USB-1616HS-2.

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Contents Page USB-1616HS-2 Management committed to your satisfaction Trademark and Copyright Information Table of Contents USB-1616HS-2 Users Guide What you will learn from this users guide Where to find more informationAbout this Users Guide Conventions used in this users guideIntroducing the USB-1616HS-2 Overview USB-1616HS-2 featuresSoftware features ChapterWhat comes with your USB-1616HS-2 shipment? Installing the USB-1616HS-2TR-2U power supply and CA-1* line cord HardwareAdditional documentation Installing the softwareUnpacking the USB-1616HS-2 CA-96A expansion cableInstalling the hardware Connectors, cables main I/O connector Configuring the hardwareConnecting the board for I/O operations Information on signal connectionsScrew terminal pin outs USB-1616HS-2 screw terminal pin out single-ended connectionsDSUB25F expansion connector DSUB25 expansion connector pin outCabling CA-96A expansion cableFunctional Details USB-1616HS-2 componentsExternal power connector USB-1616HS-2 components rear viewUSB-1616HS-2 block diagram USB-1616HS-2 functional block diagramSettling time Analog inputAnalog input scanning Example Analog channel scanning of voltage inputsExample Analog and digital scanning, once per scan mode Analog and digital scanning, once per scan mode exampleAnalog and digital scanning, once per scan mode example Shielding Tips for making accurate temperature measurementsThermocouple input AveragingAnalog output Digital input scanning Digital I/OTriggering Digital outputs and pattern generationDigital triggering Hardware analog triggeringSoftware-based triggering Stop trigger modes Counter inputsPre-triggering and post-triggering modes Mapped channels Totalize modeTips for making high-speed counter measurements 1 MHz Counter modesDebounce modes Trigger after stable mode Trigger before stable modeDebounce mode comparisons Debounce module Trigger before stable modeEncoder mode Optimal debounce time for trigger before stable modeRepresentation of rotary shaft quadrature encoder Connecting the USB-1616HS-2 to an encoder Maximizing encoder accuracyExample Timer outputs Timer outputsTimer output frequency examples Using multiple USB-1616HS-2s per PC Detection setpoint overviewCriteria input signal is equal to Action driven by condition Setpoint configuration Using the setpoint status registerDetecting on analog input, DAC, and Firstportc updates Examples of control outputsDetection on an analog input, timer output updates Analog inputs with setpoints update on True and FalseUsing the hysteresis function Timer output update on True and FalseUsing multiple inputs to control one DAC output Detecting setpoints on a totalizing counterControlling analog, digital, and timer outputs FIRSTPORTC, DAC, or timer update latencyDetection setpoint details Firstportc Calibrating the USB-1616HS-2 Analog input accuracy specifications SpecificationsAnalog input specifications AccuracyThermocouples Analog output specificationsAnalog outputs Thermocouple TC types and accuracy NoteDigital input/output specifications Digital input/outputCounters Counter specificationsInput sequencer specifications Input sequencerPower consumption specifications Note Power consumptionFrequency/pulse generator specifications Frequency/pulse generatorsSignal I/O connectors and pin out External powerUSB specifications EnvironmentalUSB-1616HS-2 screw terminal pin out single-ended connections USB-1616HS-2 screw terminal pin out differential connections Declaration of Conformity USAMailinfo@mccdaq.com