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Preface 

About this User

’s Guide 

What you will learn from this user

’s guide 

This user’s guide explains how to install, configure, and use the AI-EXP48 so that you get the most out of its 
analog input features. 

This user’s guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support 
resources.

 

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damaging your hardware, or losing your data. 

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Where to find more information 

Additional information about 

AI-EXP48

 hardware is available on our website at 

www.mccdaq.com

. You can 

also contact Measurement Computing Corporation with specific questions. 

Knowledgebase: 

kb.mccdaq.com

Tech support form: 

www.mccdaq.com/support/support_form.aspx

Email: 

[email protected]

Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support

For international customers, contact your local distributor. Refer to the International Distributors section on our 

website at 

www.mccdaq.com/International

Summary of Contents for AI-EXP48

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...AI EXP48 User s Guide Document Revision 2A March 2009 Copyright 2009 Measurement Computing Corporation...

Page 3: ...in any form by any means electronic mechanical by photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Measurement Computing Corporation Notice Measurement Computing Corporation...

Page 4: ...shipment 7 Hardware 7 Optional components 7 Additional documentation 7 Unpacking the AI EXP48 7 Connecting to the parent A D device with the DSUB25 expansion connector 8 Connecting the device for I O...

Page 5: ...or losing your data bold text italic text Bold text is used for the names of objects on a screen such as buttons text boxes and check boxes Italic text is used for the names of manuals and help topic...

Page 6: ...either voltage or thermocouple The analog inputs are provided on six rows of removable screw terminals The voltage measurement speed is the same as the parent device When measuring thermocouples the...

Page 7: ...cription of the software you received with your AI EXP48 and information regarding installation of that software Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware Unpackin...

Page 8: ...from the device 2 Connect the two devices together by one of the following methods o Direct connect method The parent device must have a female DSUB25 expansion connector to use this method Push the...

Page 9: ...ter s USB port 4 Connect the USB cable from the parent device to the host computer s USB port Connect to a USB 2 0 high speed hub to achieve the highest transfer rate 480 Mbps When connected to a USB...

Page 10: ...9 52H CH 52 27L CH 27 A Analog common Analog In TB2 A Analog common 59L CH 59 Analog in TB5 20H CH 20 51H CH 51 28L CH 28 A Analog common A Analog common 58L CH 58 21H CH 21 50H CH 50 29L CH 29 A Anal...

Page 11: ...L CH 26 LO 21H CH 13 HI 50H CH 26 HI 29L CH 13 LO A Analog common A Analog common 57L CH 25 LO 22H CH 14 HI 49H CH 25 HI 30L CH 14 LO A Analog common A Analog common 56L CH 24 LO 23H CH 15 HI 48H CH 2...

Page 12: ...available at www mccdaq com signals signals pdf Associating CJC channels with thermocouple channels TC channels must immediately follow their associated CJC channels in the channel array For accurate...

Page 13: ...10 C 1 year Temperature coefficient ppm of reading ppm range C Noise cts RMS note 2 10 V to 10 V 0 031 0 008 14 8 2 0 5 V to 5 V 0 031 0 009 14 9 3 0 2 V to 2 V 0 031 0 010 14 10 2 0 1 V to 1 V 0 031...

Page 14: ...Relative humidity 0 to 95 non condensing Mechanical Table 6 Mechanical specifications Vibration MIL STD 810E category 1 and 10 Dimensions 269 mm W x 92 mm D x 45 mm H 10 6 x 3 6 x 1 6 Weight 400 g 0...

Page 15: ...52 27L CH 27 A Analog common Analog In A Analog common 59L CH 59 Analog in 20H CH 20 51H CH 51 28L CH 28 A Analog common A Analog common 58L CH 58 21H CH 21 50H CH 50 29L CH 29 A Analog common A Anal...

Page 16: ...mmon Analog In A Analog common 59L CH 27 LO Analog in 20H CH 12 HI 51H CH 27 HI 28L CH 12 LO A Analog common A Analog common 58L CH 26 LO 21H CH 13 HI 50H CH 26 HI 29L CH 13 LO A Analog common A Analo...

Page 17: ...nt as defined by Standards EN 61326 1 2006 or IEC 61326 1 2005 Shielded wires must be used for all I Os and must be less than 3 meters 9 75 feet in length Clips must be used with the AI EXP48 The host...

Page 18: ...Measurement Computing Corporation 10 Commerce Way Suite 1008 Norton Massachusetts 02766 508 946 5100 Fax 508 946 9500 E mail info mccdaq com www mccdaq com...

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