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DI-148U, DI-148U-SP, and DI–158 Series Hardware Manual

Introduction

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Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager

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Dataq Instruments Hard-

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. Access WinDaq Acquisition software, Digital I/O setup, and more in this easy-to-use point and click 

environment. View the Help files by clicking on View Help in the Help menu or by pressing F1.

Help

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 software utilizes context-sensitive help. Help may be accessed through the Help menu or by pressing the 

F1 key with any pull-down menu item selected. This will take you directly to the Help topic most relevant to that par-
ticular function or feature. Help topics discuss in detail each function available in the software.

Summary of Contents for DI-158 Series

Page 1: ...slated into any human or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without expressed written authorization from the com pany The...

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Page 3: ...o products that have been repaired or altered by persons other than DATAQ Instru ments employees or products that have been subjected to misuse neglect improper installation or accident DATAQ Instrume...

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Page 5: ...ply power to your data acquisition device your PC and the device under test 4 Use a digital voltmeter to make the following measurements a Measure the voltage both the AC and DC range between the grou...

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Page 7: ...s 6 Digital I O 7 Calibration 7 USB Interface 7 General 7 3 Installation 9 Connecting the Instrument to Your Computer 9 Installing the Device Drivers 9 Installing WinDaq Software and the Dataq Instrum...

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Page 9: ...ment is a portable data recording module that communicates through your com puter s USB port Features include 4 fixed differential analog inputs 4 digital I O for Remote control Programmable Gain opti...

Page 10: ...to disk while monitoring a real time display of the waveforms on screen It operates and displays waveform signals in real time at the full sample rate of the instrument being used There are two versi...

Page 11: ...p and more in this easy to use point and click environment View the Help files by clicking on View Help in the Help menu or by pressing F1 Help All WINDAQ software utilizes context sensitive help Help...

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Page 13: ...0V peak to peak Channel to Channel crosstalk rejection 60db Gain temperature coefficient 100ppm C Offset temperature coefficient 5 V C Output Voltage DI 148U SP String Pot Channels 2 43 typical DI 158...

Page 14: ...ime DI 148 70 s DI 158 71 4 s Analog Outputs DI 158 Series only Number of channels 2 Resolution 12 bits Integral Nonlinearity 2 LSB Output Noise 250 Vrms Output Current 300 A Output short circuit curr...

Page 15: ...ximum allowed 0 0 8V Calibration Calibration Cycle One year Calibration method Digital calibration with scale and offset constant per channel USB Interface Connector Type USB Maximum data transfer rat...

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Page 17: ...addition of this new piece of hardware will be sensed by Windows and the Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically be launched anticipating the installation of a device driver for the new hardware...

Page 18: ...elect Install Software for DI 148 DI 158 DI 710 and DI 715B instru ments and click OK 4 Select the Install Software option and click OK to continue If you wish to view the hardware documentation you m...

Page 19: ...sers to have access to WinDaq software or just the current User Click Yes to allow all users to have access click No to allow just the current user to have access 15 After WINDAQ Software installs you...

Page 20: ...online store or by phone For help or for questions regarding Activation and or the Software License Agreement contact DATAQ Instruments Customer Support Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager The Dataq I...

Page 21: ...l port identification AGnd Analog Ground D5 Digital I O bit 5 D4 Digital I O bit 4 D3 Digital I O bit 3 D2 Digital I O bit 2 D1 Digital I O bit 1 Remote Event Marker D0 Digital I O bit 0 Remote Start...

Page 22: ...I O bit 2 D1 Digital I O bit 1 Remote Event Marker D0 Digital I O bit 0 Remote Start Stop DGnd Digital Ground SP1 and SP2 string pot channels 2 channels with 3 terminals each voltage V wiper W ground...

Page 23: ...ale range of the instrument 10V is suggested 1 Enter the Low Calibration a In the Edit menu click on Low Calibration b Enter 10 for the Input Level and 0 the string pot at position 0 for the Low Cal V...

Page 24: ...menu click on High Calibration b Enter 10 for the Input Level and the greatest length of the displacement cable for the High Cal Value Enter the Engr Units using the proper measurement quantifier i e...

Page 25: ...it will experience common mode voltages in excess of 30 VDC or peak AC the device s full scale range without damage Port Designations Refer to the following for connections AGnd Analog Ground DAC0 Di...

Page 26: ...nst the signal wire and not the wire insulation Do not over tighten 3 Tug gently on the signal lead to ensure that it is firmly secured When an input signal is connected and WINDAQ Acquisition softwar...

Page 27: ...put signal and the common mode voltage CMV If this sum exceeds the maximum rating of your device see 2 Specifications you must determine the source of the CMV and eliminate it before taking any measur...

Page 28: ...iguration Use the following diagram for proper multi sensor process measurement connections With proper precautions process current measurements can be made with little if any risk to your data acquis...

Page 29: ...nalog Input Diagram DI 148U DI 148U SP 10 60 4K 330pf QDORJ QSXW 7R QSXW PSHGDQFH 2 4V 46 4K SP1 SP2 CH3 CH4 General Purpose Analog In Field Side Screw Terminal 6WULQJ 3RW 63 5HVLVWDQFH Excitation 2 4...

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