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DI-2108-P Hardware Manual

Specifications

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Synchronized Performance

Number of synced units (PC-dependent): 16 units max; Throughput 

 480 kHz

Channel skew between any 2 units: 

10 µS, typical

Setup constraints:

Syncs only with other model DI-2108-P instruments. 
Same number of enabled channels per synced unit (type does not matter)
Same sample throughput rate per synced unit.
All units connected to the same USB controller using one or more hubs. 

Count/Rate

Digital port assignment:

Count: Port 2 configured as input
Rate: Port 3 configured as input

Internal pull-up value:

4.7 k

Input high voltage threshold:

2.4V

Input low voltage threshold:

0.8V

Terminal count:

65,535

Maximum rate frequency:

50 kHz (with total160 kHz burst rate)

Minimum rate frequency:

0.5 Hz

Maximum count frequency:

50 kHz

Removable Memory

Type:

MLC, pSLC, or SLC flash memory (with USB SD card reader); USB
thumb drive

Required Format:

FAT32

Number of Channels:

1; Unlock code required to record 2 or more channels to thumb drive

Indicators and Connections

Interface:

USB 2.0 (mini-B style connector)

Indicator light:

Multi-color LED

USB A Connector (Drive):

USB drive for Stand-alone data logging
Cannot be used concurrently with the USB interface

Input connections:

Two 16-position screw terminal strips

Power

Power Consumption:

<1.0 Watt, via USB interface

Environmental

Operating Temperature:

0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Operating Humidity:

0 to 90% non-condensing

Storage Temperature:

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Storage Humidity:

0 to 90% non-condensing

Summary of Contents for DI-2108-P

Page 1: ...ical manual or otherwise without expressed written authorization from the com pany The distribution of this material outside the company may occur only as authorized by the company in writing DATAQ In...

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Page 3: ...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 Instrumen...

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Page 5: ...Inputs 11 Digital Ports 13 WinDaq Remote Events D0 Event 14 WinDaq Remote Storage D1 Record 16 WinDaq Rate D2 Rate 16 WinDaq Counter D3 Count 18 General Purpose Digital Inputs 20 General Purpose Digi...

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Page 7: ...DI 2108 P under any Net programming language Fully documented instrument protocol for programming the device in operating systems other than Windows ChannelStretch requires that each device be unlock...

Page 8: ...p to four chan nels in real time An optional unlock code is available to record the rest of the channels on the device or to allow you to sync multiple units WINDAQ Waveform Browser playback software...

Page 9: ...0 dB typical Digital Ports Number of Ports 7 Type MOSFET switch Configuration Programmable as digital input or switch Pull up value 4 7 k Input high voltage threshold 2 4V Input low voltage threshold...

Page 10: ...ount 65 535 Maximum rate frequency 50 kHz with total160 kHz burst rate Minimum rate frequency 0 5 Hz Maximum count frequency 50 kHz Removable Memory Type MLC pSLC or SLC flash memory with USB SD card...

Page 11: ...ABS 0 080 inch thickness Mounting Desktop bulkhead Dimensions 6 68D 3 28W 1 13H in 169 67D 83 31W 28 7H cm Weight 5 7 oz 162 grams Software Support WINDAQ software OS support Check online at http www...

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Page 13: ...teps for replacing missing or damaged items Save the original packing material in the unlikely event that your unit must for any reason be sent back to DATAQ Instruments Install WINDAQ Software Suite...

Page 14: ...access WINDAQ soft ware and stand alone setup Connect the Instrument to Your Computer DI 2108 P instruments can be connected to your computer s USB port using the provided USB cable No external power...

Page 15: ...Bulkhead mounting ear Bulkhead mounting ear USB Drive Mini B USB Connection Use the supplied USB cable to connect and power the instrument through your computer s USB port Screw Terminals All input s...

Page 16: ...nd D5 General purpose digital ports D6 Ext Trig General purpose for DI 2108 P 5V 5V out Max current 100mA GnD Ground Connecting Signal Leads Connect signal leads to the DI 2108 P 1 Insert the stripped...

Page 17: ...programmable per channel Designed to withstand 150 V dc or peak ac Use the following diagram to connect Analog Input Channel 1 400K AIN 400K AIN D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 USB Button LED 5V GnD CH8 CH7 CH6...

Page 18: ...nd Connections 12 Specify a full scale range for the channel in the menu item Edit Channel Settings 2 5 5 and 10 Volts are available Select Unipolar for ranges of 0 5V or 0 10V Scroll through all enab...

Page 19: ...nctionality in WINDAQ or a third party program D0 Event is for WINDAQ Remote Events This bit inserts an event marker in your data D1 Record is for WINDAQ Remote Storage This bit can be programmed to b...

Page 20: ...n your data file manually by pressing the push button on the DI 2108 P Instru ment You must enable Remote Events in WINDAQ to use the button use the menu command Options Remote Events or Options Remot...

Page 21: ...s Indicators and Connections 15 An example event marker in a WINDAQ data file is shown below Please Note Event Markers do not display in the real time WINDAQ acquisition software they only display in...

Page 22: ...ransitions of the Record input Use the menu command Options Remote Storage 0 to set WINDAQ to begin recording on high to low transitions of the Record input WINDAQ Rate D2 Rate Enable channel 10 to re...

Page 23: ...500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000 and 50000 Hz are available Choose a range that comes closest to your expected full scale rate or frequency For example if you need to measure the output of a flow meter...

Page 24: ...measurements in units of RPM revolutions per min ute is just one example that benefits from selecting this option For example if the 100 Hz range setting is selected and Cycles min is checked the ful...

Page 25: ...m count value is 65 535 before the counter resets to zero automatically Use the Edit Reset Count command in WINDAQ Acquisition software to reset counts immediately to zero This feature is available in...

Page 26: ...e designated Digital Input channel Click on the Channel 9 channel box to enable disable the digital inputs The Channel 9 channel box will display an I when enabled Signal Signal D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 U...

Page 27: ...inputs if those channels are enabled With Channel 9 selected in the display window click Scaling Digital Plot to show a digital display and make the data more meaningful on screen using WinDaq Genera...

Page 28: ...mA current source D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 USB Button LED 5V GnD CH8 CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1 0 25V Max Count Rate Record Event Download software at run dataq com Ext Trig 300V Max www dataq com Model...

Page 29: ...a multicolor LED for instrument status and notification Use the table below for a detailed description of each available state Volt EU EU Tag Upper Level 5 20 mA Lower Level 1 4 State Mode Description...

Page 30: ...thumb Drive The device is acquiring data and recording to your USB thumb drive Do not remove power power interruption could result in data file cor ruption Blinking Blue Green Armed USB thumb Drive i...

Page 31: ...your device to from LibUSB CDC modes 1 Connect the device to your PC via the USB port 2 Apply power to the device 3 When mode LED stops blinking white and is in Idle mode push and hold the Control but...

Page 32: ...Confirm device is in Idle mode for USB Flash Drive mode LED blinks Green Yellow 3 Push and hold the Control button 4 Plug the thumb drive into the device Drive while holding the button in 5 Release th...

Page 33: ...nnelStretch Connect up to 16 DI 2108 P devices with a powered USB hub or multiple cascaded connected powered USB hubs to record more than 8 channels of data to a single WinDaq file This provides a tot...

Page 34: ...r Remote Active Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 K Model DI 1120 Reserved no connection Analog Inputs 2 to 100 VFS 120V rms max Digital Ports 25 V 100mA max Data Acquisition Starter Kit Download software at run dataq com...

Page 35: ...el Selection Devices are listed in the Channel Selection grid in alpha numeric order of the serial numbers of the device Devices must be connected to the USB hub before starting WinDaq Enable the same...

Page 36: ...evice Select Edit Sample Rate in the main menu or press F3 The sample rate per channel is displayed in the lower left corner of the WinDaq screen at S s CHAN samples per second per channel Total throu...

Page 37: ...Accessories or call 330 668 1444 Once purchased you will be given a Key code to enter into WinDaq or the WinDaq Dashboard Please Note Devices ordered with an Unlock Code will already be unlocked and...

Page 38: ...ect your device and click the menu item Configure Stand Alone Setup 3 Click on the Yes button to enter your code Click on the No button to go to Stand alone configuration for a single channel 4 Enter...

Page 39: ...DI 2108 P Hardware Manual Dimensional Drawing 33 6 Dimensional Drawing Top View Side View All dimensions in inches...

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