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USB-4718

8-Channel Thermocouple
Input Module

User Manual

Summary of Contents for USB-4718

Page 1: ...USB 4718 8 Channel Thermocouple Input Module User Manual...

Page 2: ...any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co Ltd Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reli able However Advantech Co Ltd assumes no responsibility for i...

Page 3: ...lacement materials service time and freight Please consult your dealer for more details If you think you have a defective product follow these steps 1 Collect all the information about the problem enc...

Page 4: ...and serial number Description of your peripheral attachments Description of your software operating system version appli cation software etc A complete description of the problem The exact wording of...

Page 5: ...iguration 14 2 4 1 Setting Up the Device 15 Figure 2 4 Device Manager Dialog Box 15 2 4 2 Configuring the Device 15 Figure 2 5 The Device Setting Dialog Box 16 2 5 Device Testing 16 2 5 1 Testing Anal...

Page 6: ...for Thermocouple 31 Table A 2 Accuracy for Thermocouple 31 A 3 Isolated Digital Input 31 Table A 3 Isolated Digital Input 31 A 4 Isolated Digital Output 32 Table A 4 Isolated Digital Output 32 A 5 Ge...

Page 7: ...n on the features of the DAS module a quick start guide for installation and some brief information on software and accessories for the USB 4718 Module Sections include Features Applications Installat...

Page 8: ...ernal power connection is ever required 1 1 Features USB 4718 has the most requested measurement control functions 8 differential thermocouple input channels 16 bits resolution Software configurable f...

Page 9: ...rkstation with a USB port running Windows 2000 or XP Some application software is also available for enhanced operation USB 4718 works with ActiveDAQ ActiveDAQ Pro and other third party software packa...

Page 10: ...USB 4718 User Manual 4 Figure 1 1 Installation Flow Chart...

Page 11: ...ech Device Drivers On the other hand advanced users are allowed to use register level programming as another option although this is not recommended due to its laborious and time consuming nature 1 4...

Page 12: ...vers Manual for your reference Please refer to the corresponding sections in this chapter on the Device Drivers Manual to begin your programming efforts You can also look at the example source code pr...

Page 13: ...rivers Error Driver functions will return a status code when they are called to perform a certain task for the application When a function returns a code that is not zero it means the function has fai...

Page 14: ...USB 4718 User Manual 8...

Page 15: ...item check list proper instructions about unpack ing and step by step procedures for both driver and USB installation Sections include Unpacking Driver Installation Hardware Installation Device Setup...

Page 16: ...the antistatic plastic bag you should take following precautions to ward off possible ESD damage Touch the metal part of your computer chassis with your hand to dis charge static electricity accumula...

Page 17: ...the steps below to install the driver software Step 1 Insert the companion CD ROM into your CD ROM drive Step 2 The Setup program will be launched automatically if you have the auto play function enab...

Page 18: ...oubts Please follow the steps below to install the module on your system Step 1 Touch the metal part on the surface of your computer to neutralize the static electricity that might be in your body Ste...

Page 19: ...your module is properly installed you should see the device name of your module listed on the Device Manager tab If you see your device name listed but marked with an exclamation sign Fig 2 4 it mean...

Page 20: ...com plete device installation procedure should include device setup configu ration and testing The following sections will guide you through the Setup Configuration and Testing of your device 2 4 Dev...

Page 21: ...you might see a blank list Figure 2 4 Device Manager Dialog Box 2 4 2 Configuring the Device Step 3 Click Setup button and you will see the Device Setting dialog box as follow On the Device Setting di...

Page 22: ...The Device Setting Dialog Box 1 Board ID Set the Board ID for easy identification 2 Locate The on module LED indicator blinks when you continually press Locate button 3 Label string Edit the string la...

Page 23: ...offset setting CJC Offset Adjustment Tif 8 AI Calibration Analog input channel calibration function Please refer to Appendix D for detailed operating guide 2 4 3 Gain Code Setting Configure the AI an...

Page 24: ...og input Analog output Digital input Digital out put or Counter tabs 2 5 1 Testing Analog Input Function Click the Analog Input tab to bring it up to front of the screen Select the input range for eac...

Page 25: ...19 Chapter2 Figure 2 6 Analog Input Tab Device Test Dialog 2 5 2 Testing Analog Output Function Unsupported on this module Figure 2 7 Analog Output Function Not Supported...

Page 26: ...h digital input channel is high or low Red lamp High Green lamp Low Figure 2 8 Digital Input Tab Device Test Dialog 2 5 4 Testing Digital Output Function Click the Digital Output tab to bring up the D...

Page 27: ...e installation procedure is completed you can safely proceed to the next chapter Signal Connections 2 6 Hardware Uninstallation Though the Advantech USB modules are hot swappable we still recom mend y...

Page 28: ...SB4718 Device and press Stop Button Figure 2 12 Stop a Hardware device dialog box Step4 Unplug your USB device from the USB port Note Please make sure that you have closed the appli cation programs be...

Page 29: ...s useful informa tion on how to connect input and output signals to the USB 4718 via the I O connectors Sections include Overview I O Connectors Analog Input Connections Analog Output Connections Trig...

Page 30: ...eiving data correctly A good signal connection can avoid unnecessary and costly damage to your PC and other hardware devices 3 2 I O Connectors USB 4718 is equipped with plug in screw terminal connect...

Page 31: ...25 Chapter3 Figure 3 1 I O Connector Pin Assignment...

Page 32: ...able 3 1 I O Connector Signal Description Signal Name Reference Direction Description IDI 0 7 ICOM Input Isolated Digital Input Channels ICOM Common Port of IDI Channels IDO 0 7 OCOM Output Isolated D...

Page 33: ...tting Description Jumper Description Jumper Description JP1 Input mode set ting for analog input ch0 JP6 Input mode setting for analog input ch6 JP2 Input mode set ting for analog input ch4 JP7 Input...

Page 34: ...on USB 4718 can enable dis able watchdog timer function or reset module manually How to Reset USB 4718 Manually Plug the jumper to JP13 pin2 3 and then remove it USB 4718 will reset NOTE Users may re...

Page 35: ...Input Channel Connection 3 4 Isolated Digital Input Connections USB 4718 has 8 isolated digital input channels designated IDI0 IDI7 Each of isolated digital input channel accepts 5 30 VDC voltage inpu...

Page 36: ...or All 8 output channels share common collectors and integral sup pression diodes for inductive loads Figure 3 4 shows how to connect an external output load to the module s isolated outputs Note If a...

Page 37: ...h as power lines large electric motors circuit breakers or welding machines since they may cause strong electromagnetic inter ference Keep the analog signal cables away from any video monitor since it...

Page 38: ...ce your signal cable parallel to a power line that has a high voltage or high current running through it try to keep a safe dis tance between them Or place the signal cable in a right angle to the pow...

Page 39: ...2 APPENDIX A Specifications...

Page 40: ...0mV 0 1V 0 2 5V 0 20mA 4 20mA Sampling rate 10 samples s total Accuracy 0 1 or better voltage and current input Zero drift 0 3 uV C Span drift 25 ppm C CMR 50 60 Hz 92 dB Input impedance 1 8 M Table A...

Page 41: ...olator response time 25 s ESD 2 000 VDC Input Voltage VIH max 30 VDC VIH min 5 VDC VIL max 3 VDC Input Current 10 VDC 2 9 mA typical 12 VDC 3 5 mA typical 24 VDC 7 2 mA typical 30 VDC 9 1 mA typical T...

Page 42: ...w terminal x 4 Dimensions LxWxH 132 x 80 x 32 mm 5 2 x 3 2 x 1 3 Watchdog timer Yes Power requirements USB bus powered Power Consumption 100mA 5V max Temperature Operation 0 60 C 32 140 F refer to IEC...

Page 43: ...2 APPENDIX B Function Block...

Page 44: ...USB 4718 User Manual 38 Appendix B Function Block...

Page 45: ...2 APPENDIX C Firmware Download Utility...

Page 46: ...fixes and function improvements Figure C 1 Install Firmware Download Utility Screen The steps on the following pages will guide you through the USB 4718 firmware update Note After installation the US...

Page 47: ...utility and press Select button to choice the target device You can check the working firmware version at the Firmware Version item Figure C 2 USB Download Utility Step2 Select Firmware File Press Loa...

Page 48: ...2 Step3 Download Firmware Press Download to start downloading the firmware to your target device Then press OK unplug your device and reinstall it to bring the new settings effective Figure C 4 Firmwa...

Page 49: ...Appendix D Analog Input Calibration...

Page 50: ...ut channels D 1 Voltage Input Calibration You need to calibrate only one channel AI0 The other channels of USB 4718 will be calibrated automatically NOTE Please make sure that the JP1 on USB 4718 is s...

Page 51: ...ce Setting window Step 2 Select 0 0 015V voltage input range or any and connect the 0V voltage source to AI0 of USB 4718 then click Calibrate The information box will show up after the zero range cali...

Page 52: ...alibration Wizard Figure D 3 Zero range calibration complete Step 3 Please start the full range calibration by connecting to the full range voltage source and click Calibrate You will see a dialog box...

Page 53: ...hapterD Figure D 4 Full range calibration Figure D 5 Calibration Complete Step 4 Please repeat the procedures above to complete the other input ranges 0 0 050V 0 0 100V 0 0 500V 0 1 0V 0 2 5V calibrat...

Page 54: ...8 is set to current input mode before you start voltage input calibrating Step 1 Please follow the procedures of voltage input calibration but select the current input range setting in Calibration Wiz...

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