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About this Manual
This manual describes how to install and set up your DT9824 module and device driver, and
verify that your module is working properly.
This manual also describes the features of the DT9824 module, the capabilities of the device
driver, and how to program the DT9824 module using the DT-Open Layers for .NET Class
Library
™
software. Troubleshooting and calibration 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.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for engineers, scientists, technicians, or others responsible for
using and/or programming the DT9824 module for data acquisition operations in the
Microsoft® Windows® Windows XP, Windows Vista®, or Windows 7 operating systems. 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 DT9824 module, as well as the
supported software and accessories for the module, and provides an overview of the
getting started procedure.
• Chapter 2 , “Installing the Module,” describes how to install the DT9824 module and
configure the device driver.
• Chapter 3 , “Wiring Signals,” describes how to wire signals to a DT9824 module.
• Chapter 4 , “Verifying the Operation of the Module,” describes how to verify the operation
of a DT9824 module with the Quick DataAcq application.
• Chapter 5 , “Principles of Operation,” describes all of the features of the module 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 DT9824 Device Driver.
• Chapter 7 , “Calibration,” describes how to calibrate the analog input circuitry of the
DT9824 module.