USER GUIDE SCC-AI Series Isolated Analog Input Modules The SCC-AI Series isolated analog input modules (SCC-AIXX) can extract a relatively low-amplitude input signal from a high-common-mode voltage so the E Series DAQ device can measure the input signal. They also can amplify and filter the input signal, resulting in higher measurement resolution and accuracy.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this guide: <> Angle brackets that contain numbers separated by an ellipsis represent a range of values associated with a bit or signal name—for example, ai<0..7>. This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information. This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash.
Installing the Module Refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference document Caution before removing equipment covers or connecting/disconnecting any signal wires A blue label stripe identifies the SCC-AIXX as an analog input module. The label also displays the icon shown in Figure 1-1. You can plug the SCC-AIXX into any analog input socket on the SC-2345.
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SCC-AI XX Signal Source – – The inputs are designed in a floating (nonreferenced) single-ended configuration. If the measured signals are floating, connect the negative input pins, 1 and 3, to AISENSE on the SC-2345 terminal block through a 10 kΩ to 100 kΩ resistor. Figure 1-4 shows a floating signal connection on one channel of the SCC-AIXX.
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Note Configuring the SCC system using MAX automatically sets the E Series DAQ device analog input mode to nonreferenced single-ended (NRSE). Traditional NI-DAQ Complete the following steps to configure the SCC-AI module using Traditional NI-DAQ. SCC-AI Series Isolated Analog Input Modules In the SCC Connector Block Configuration window, configure the SCC system as follows: Specify the SCC Carrier Type.
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Table 1-2 shows suggested values for some of the parameters. Use default values for parameters not shown. You have finished configuring the NI-DAQmx task or global channel. Creating a Virtual Channel in Traditional NI-DAQ To create a Traditional NI-DAQ virtual channel, complete the following steps.
Filter Characteristics Number of poles ...3 Rolloff...60 dB/decade Cutoff frequency (–3 dB) Power Requirement Analog power ...519 mW max Digital power (+5 V) ...625 mW max Physical Dimensions ...8.89 cm by 2.92 cm by 1.85 cm I/O connectors...One, 20-pin right-angle Screw terminal wire gauge ...24 to 12 AWG Maximum Working Voltage Maximum working voltage refers to the signal voltage plus the...
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Calibrating Gain and Offset Errors The SCC-AIXX is calibrated at the factory before shipment. If you want to adjust the gain of the SCC-AIXX in your system using your E Series DAQ device, you need a voltage source that is several times more accurate than the SCC itself and capable of providing the DC voltage shown in Table 1-3.
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SCC-AIXX Module Pin Assignments Figure 1-6 shows the I/O connector pins on the bottom of the module. 1 Pin 1 Pin 2 Table 1-4 lists the signal corresponding to each I/O connector pin on the bottom of the SCC-AIXX. ACH(X) and ACH(X+8) are the analog input channels of the E Series DAQ device.
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