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DI-4108 and DI-4208

8-Channel High Speed Data Acquisition Systems with Programmable Gain,

Expandability with ChannelStretch™, and Stand-alone Capability

User's Manual

Manual Revision G

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Summary of Contents for DI-4108

Page 1: ...c mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without expressed written authorization from the com pany The distribution of this material outside the company may occur only as authorized...

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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: ...Leads 11 Analog Inputs 11 Low pass Filter 13 Resolution as a Function of Sample Rate 13 Digital Ports 14 WinDaq Remote Events D0 Event 15 WinDaq Remote Storage D1 Record 17 WinDaq Rate D2 Rate 17 WinD...

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Page 7: ...option allows the user to configure a recording session through their PC then record data in the field to removable flash memory via the USB drive port without being connected to their PC Stand alone...

Page 8: ...your data and is available for free from our web site www dataq com WINDAQ Lite Data Acquisition software free can be used to record waveforms directly and continuously to disk while monitoring a real...

Page 9: ...nel to channel crosstalk rejection 80 dB ADC Characteristics Resolution 12 to 16 bit Above zero ADC counts 2 047 to 32 767 Below zero ADC counts 2 048 to 32 768 Max throughput sample rate Standard 160...

Page 10: ...erface USB 2 0 mini B style connector Button Multi function control Start Stop Save Configuration Apply Configu ration USB A Connector Drive USB drive for Stand alone data logging Cannot be used concu...

Page 11: ...ments should be connected to the same Ethernet switch 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 co...

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Page 13: ...u through the appropri ate steps 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 In...

Page 14: ...DI 4x08 The device MAC address is printed on the bottom label of the device 2 Login to your Router and ensure the DHCP server is enabled 3 Access the DHCP Reservations Static DHCP or IP Allocations p...

Page 15: ...onnector pins or screws To avoid ESD damage in handling the device take the following precautions Ground yourself with a grounding strap or by touching a grounded object before and during your handlin...

Page 16: ...ons Refer to the following for screw terminal port identification Ch Analog channels 1 8 Programmable 2 5 10 20 50 100 Volts 120 V rms max D Digital port 0 6 Can also be used for specific WINDAQ funct...

Page 17: ...flap tightens only against 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 WI...

Page 18: ...hannel in the menu item Edit Channel Settings Scroll through all enabled channels with the Next and Previous buttons DI 4108 Channel Settings DI 4208 Channel Settings Status D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 Model...

Page 19: ...The DI 4108 and DI 4208 calculate its own Last Point Maximum Minimum and Filter data making it available at the programming level Acquisition methods RMS and Frequency are permanently disabled for th...

Page 20: ...d 100 mA Many of the ports also provide specific func tionality 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 W...

Page 21: ...Acquisition Software Events may be automatically placed on the rising or falling edge of the trigger signal Use the menu command Options Remote Events to set WINDAQ to place event markers on low to hi...

Page 22: ...nu command Options Remote Events or Options Remote Events 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 soft...

Page 23: ...Use the menu command Options Remote Storage 1 to set WINDAQ to begin recording on low to high transitions of the Record input Use the menu command Options Remote Storage 0 to set WINDAQ to begin reco...

Page 24: ...el 10 in the channel display then select Edit Channel Settings in the menu to specify a full scale range for the Rate channel Ranges of 10 20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000 and 50000 Hz are...

Page 25: ...r sec ond the measurement interval remains the same Tachometer measurements in units of RPM revolutions per min ute is just one example that benefits from selecting this option For example if the 100...

Page 26: ...aximum 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 availab...

Page 27: ...Edit Channels in the WINDAQ Acquisition menu to open the Channel Selection grid Channel 9 is the designated Digital Input channel Click on the Channel 9 channel box to enable disable the digital inpu...

Page 28: ...te and Count 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 General...

Page 29: ...be placed on the low side of the circuit as shown below Status D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 Model DI 4108 or DI 4208 USB Button 5V GnD CH8 CH7 CH6 CH5 CH4 CH3 CH2 CH1 120 V rms 0 25V Max Count Rate Record Ev...

Page 30: ...ided below for a more detailed description of each available state as well as a description of some states not displayed on the label Volt EU EU Tag Upper Level 5 20 mA Lower Level 1 4 State Mode Desc...

Page 31: ...ption could result in data file cor ruption Blinking Blue Green Armed USB thumb Drive is waiting for a trig ger condition The device is acquiring data and waiting for a trigger condition to begin reco...

Page 32: ...ect 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 button This must be com pleted within five sec...

Page 33: ...e Drive while holding the button in 5 Release the button when the mode LED changes to Red Black 6 The device will read and load the configuration files to the device and revert to Idle mode when compl...

Page 34: ...DI 4718B U and the DI 4718B E can synchronize with other USB devices via the USB interface The DI 4718B E can also synchronize with other Ethernet instruments via the Ethernet interface Connect up to...

Page 35: ...e absolutely sure you are on the same controller is to use a powered USB hub to PC to Power as required USB Hub or Ethernet Switch 16 units max 0D WKURXJKSXW N ChannelStretch Technology Status D1 D2 D...

Page 36: ...ual Controls Indicators and Connections 30 Channel 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 th...

Page 37: ...ducts di 4108 to purchase either unlock code or call 330 668 1444 Once purchased you will be given a Key code to enter into WinDaq for WinDaq Unlock or the WinDaq Dashboard for SA Enabled WinDaq Unloc...

Page 38: ...8 Hardware Manual Unlock WinDaq 32 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 the Key in the appropriate dialog...

Page 39: ...DI 4108 and DI 4208 Hardware Manual Dimensional Drawing 33 6 Dimensional Drawing Top View Side View All dimensions in inches...

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