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About this Manual
The first part of this manual describes how to install and set up your DT9828 module and
device driver, and verify that your module is working properly.
The second part of this manual describes the features of the DT9828 module, the capabilities of
the DT9828 Device Driver, and how to program the DT9828 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 DT9828 module for data acquisition operations in the
Microsoft® Windows® XP, or Windows Vista®, Windows 7, or Windows 8 operating system.
It is assumed that you have some familiarity with data acquisition principles and that you
understand your application.
How this Manual is Organized
The manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1 , “Overview,” describes the major features of the DT9828 module, as well as the
supported software and accessories for the modules.
• Chapter 2 , “Installing a Module,” describes how to install a DT9828 module.
• Chapter 3 , “Wiring Signals,” describes how to wire signals to a DT9828 module.
• Chapter 4 , “Verifying the Operation of a Module,” describes how to verify the operation
of the DT9828 module with the QuickDAQ application.
• Chapter 5 , “Principles of Operation,” describes all of the features of the DT9828 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 DT9828 Device Driver.
• Chapter 7 , “Calibration,” describes how to calibrate the analog input circuitry of the
DT9828 module.
• Chapter 8 , “Troubleshooting,” provides information that you can use to resolve problems
with the modules and the device driver, should they occur.