Data Translation DT9812 Series, User Manual

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About this Manual
The first part of this manual describes how to install and set up your DT9812, DT9813, and
DT9814 Series modules and software, and verify that your modules are working properly.
The second part of this manual describes the features of the DT9812, DT9813, and DT9814
Series modules, the capabilities of the device driver, and how to program the modules using
the DT-Open Layers for .NET Class Library
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software. Troubleshooting information is also
provided.
Note: For information on checking system requirements, installing the software, and
viewing the documentation, refer to the README file on the OMNI CD.
For more information on the class library, refer to the DT-Open Layers for .NET Class Library
User’s Manual . If you are using the DataAcq SDK or a software application to program your
device, refer to the documentation for that software for more information.
If the information applies to a specific module, this manual uses the specific product name,
such as DT9812-10V. Otherwise, the series name, such as DT9812 Series, is used.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for engineers, scientists, technicians, or others responsible for
using and/or programming the modules for data acquisition operations in the Microsoft®
Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, or Windows 7 operating system. It is assumed that you have
some familiarity with data acquisition principles and that you understand your application.
How this Manual is Organized
This manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1 , “Overview,” describes the major features of the DT9812, DT9813, and DT9814
Series modules, as well as the supported software and accessories for the modules.
• Chapter 2 , “Setting Up and Installing the Module,” describes how to install the module
and how to configure the device driver.
• Chapter 3 , “Wiring Signals to the Module,” describes how to wire signals to the module.
• Chapter 4 , “Verifying the Operation of a Module,” describes how to verify the operation
of the module with the Quick DataAcq application.
• Chapter 5 , “Principles of Operation,” describes all of the features of the modules and how
to use them in your application.
• Chapter 6 , “Supported Device Driver Capabilities,” lists the data acquisition subsystems
and the associated features accessible using the device driver.