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Dataq Instruments DI-718B Series User Manual

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DI-718B Series
8 Channel Data Logger with Signal-Conditioned Inputs
DI-718Bx Series
16 Channel Data Logger with Signal-Conditioned Inputs
User's Manual
Manual Revision M
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  • Page 1 The distribution of this material outside the company may occur only as authorized by the company in writing. DATAQ Instruments' hardware and software products are not designed to be used in the diagnosis and treatment of humans, nor are they to be used as critical components in any life-support systems whose failure to perform can rea- sonably be expected to cause significant injury to humans.

  • Page 3: Warranty And Service Policy

    DATAQ Instruments. The only responsibility of DATAQ Instruments under this warranty is to repair or replace, at its discretion and on a free of charge basis, the defective material.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installing an Ethernet Device via a Distributed Network Without a DHCP Server ......12 Installing an Ethernet Device via a Distributed Network with a DHCP Server ........ 14 Installing WinDaq Software and the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager (All Models) ..... 14 Activation of WinDaq/High Speed Option ..................16 Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager ....................
  • Page 6 DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Instrument Rear Panel ........................26 DI-718B Rear Panel ........................26 Power Input Jack ........................26 Ground Lug ........................... 26 Interface Port ........................26 Control Button (Stand-alone models only) ................26 Mode LED Indicator ......................26 Removable Storage (MMC) Slot (Stand-alone models only) ..........
  • Page 7 DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B35 Linearized 4-Wire RTD Input Modules ................45 DI-8B36 Potentiometer Input Modules ..................... 46 DI-8B38 Strain Gage Input Modules, Narrow & Wide Bandwidth ..........47 DI-8B40/41 Analog Voltage Input Modules, 1kHz Bandwidth ............48 DI-8B42 2-Wire Transmitter Interface Modules ................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    19). Remote Control configuration and setup is easily accessible in both W Acquisition software and in the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager (when configuring the instrument for Stand-alone operation). The DI-718Bx provides 8 software-programmable digital lines (bits) for input/output operations. These lines provide an interface for the transfer of data between user memory and a peripheral device connected to the instrument.

  • Page 10: Software

    High Speed is automatically installed allowing you to run the software for a limited time. Activation is required for continued use to ensure compliance with the Software License Agreement. This software is accessed through the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager which can be found in the Start menu under the W program group called Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual 2. Specifications Analog Inputs Number of Channels: DI-718B: 8 configured for signal conditioned inputs DI-718Bx: 16 configured for signal conditioned inputs Channel Configuration: Defined by DI-8B Module Input Impedance: Defined by DI-8B Module Input offset voltage: Defined by DI-8B Module Channel-to-Channel crosstalk rejection: -75db @ 100Ω...

  • Page 12: Calibration

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Calibration Calibration Cycle: One year Ethernet Interface (optional USB to Ethernet converter available — part number 101014-EA) Type: 10/100Base-T Connector: RJ-45 Protocol: TCP/IP Server Type: DHCP USB Interface (DI-718B Models only) Connector: Protocol: USB 2.0 Removable Memory (Stand-alone Models only) Type: Secure Digital (SD)
  • Page 13 DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Input connectors: DI-718B: Two, removable sixteen position terminal blocks DI-781BX: Four, removable sixteen position terminal blocks for signal- conditioned channels. Operating Environment: 0°C to 70°C Enclosure: Aluminum base with steel wrap-around. Aluminum end-panels with plastic bezels.

  • Page 15: Installation

    This Hardware Manual. If an item is missing or damaged, call DATAQ Instruments at 330-668-1444. We will guide you 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.
  • Page 16 Repeat this process for each instrument. After all device drivers have been installed, install W software (see “Installing WinDaq Software and the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager (All Models)” on page 14). Installation...

  • Page 17: Installing An Ethernet Device Directly Connected To Your Pc Or Connected Via A Hub Or Switch Where Only Di-71X Products Are Installed

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Installing an Ethernet Device Directly Connected to your PC or Connected via a Hub or Switch Where ONLY DI-71x Products are Installed Installation of an Ethernet device directly connected to the network card on your computer requires you to change the IP address of your network card.
  • Page 18 DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the “This connection uses the following items” window and click on the Properties button. Click on the General tab. Select the radio button Use the following IP address. Enter 169.254.0.1 in the space provided for the IP address. Installation...
  • Page 19 Click on the OK button to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box then click on the OK but- ton in the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box for the changes to take effect. 10. Install W software (see “Installing WinDaq Software and the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager (All Models)” on page 14). Installation...

  • Page 20: Installing An Ethernet Device Via A Distributed Network Without A Dhcp Server

    Models)” on page 14) up to Step 13. At Step 13, the installation software will not see your device. If it is the first Dataq Instruments device installed to your network, you will see the No Devices Found dialog box.
  • Page 21 DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Click on the Add IP button (either in the No Devices Found dialog box or in the main Dataq Instruments Instal- lation dialog box). This will display the Manage IP Addresses dialog box. Click on the MAC address of your device in the list of displayed MAC addresses (the MAC address of your device can be found on the silver sticker located on the bottom of your device).

  • Page 22: Installing An Ethernet Device Via A Distributed Network With A Dhcp Server

    /High Speed option Trial version), W Waveform Browser playback software, W Wave- form Browser for MMC (Stand-alone models only), and the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager. Note: For continued use of W /High Speed option, the software must be activated—see “Activation of WinDaq/High Speed Option”...
  • Page 23 DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Re-insert the W Resource CD for the auto play feature to run or run the Setup application. In the “What do you want to do?” window, select “Install Software” and click OK. In the “Installing Software” window, select “Install Software for DI-718B instruments” and click OK. Select the “Install Software”...

  • Page 24: Activation Of Windaq/High Speed Option

    License Agreement, contact DATAQ Instruments Customer Support. Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager The Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager is installed when installing any DI-718B or DI-718Bx instrument. This software allows you to effectively manage and run multiple instruments installed and connected to your PC or your...
  • Page 25 > Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager). All available devices will automatically appear in the list box when you run the software. For help with the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager access the Help Files using either the Help menu item or by pressing the F1 key to access context-sensitive help.

  • Page 27: Instrument Controls, Indicators, And Connections

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual 4. Instrument Controls, Indicators, and Connections Instrument Front Panel The Front panel of both DI-718B and DI-718Bx instruments provide screw terminal connection ports for analog input signal leads. The DI-718B front panel also provides remote events and stop/start remote recording control features via a built-in remote control jack.

  • Page 28: Di-718Bx Models

    Installing DI-8B modules in DI-718B Instruments DI-718B Series instruments can accept up to eight DI-8B modules. Modules are installed to the DI-8B backplane located on the instrument circuit board. You must remove the front panel and bezel and the ground lug on the rear of the instrument to access the DI-8B backplane.

  • Page 29: Installing Di-8B Modules In Di-718Bx Instruments

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Remove the front panel and bezel by removing the two outside screws on the front of the instrument. Remove the Ground Lug located on the back of the instrument. Pull the circuit board apart from the casing to reveal the DI-8B backplane. Set Screw Ground Lug DI-8B Module...
  • Page 30 DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Unplug the device and make sure there is no power to the instrument. Unscrew the six screws on the top of the instrument and remove the top hatch cover to reveal the DI-8B back- plane.

  • Page 31: Enabling Cjc For Thermocouple Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Enabling CJC for Thermocouple Modules Enable Cold Junction Compensation for each Thermocouple Input module installed. The CJC Enable Jumpers are located on the circuit board of the instrument. Note: If you are not using a Thermocouple Input Module on that chan- nel be sure the jumper is disabled (removed or installed on only one pin) because this will affect the input signal Enabling CJC in DI-718B Instruments If you are installing a Thermocouple Input Module you must enable the Cold Junction Compensation jumper.

  • Page 32: Enabling Cjc In Di-718Bx Instruments

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Enabling CJC in DI-718Bx Instruments If you are installing a Thermocouple Input Module you must enable the Cold Junction Compensation jumper. Each channel has its own CJC enable jumper located towards the front of the instrument on the instrument circuit board (see also “Installing DI-8B modules in DI-718Bx Instruments”...

  • Page 33: Connecting Signals

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Connecting Signals Use the removable screw terminal blocks located on the front of the instrument to connect your analog input signals. Refer to the Screw Terminal Access sticker on the top of the instrument for pinout. Insert the stripped end of a signal lead into the desired terminal directly under the screw.

  • Page 34: Instrument Rear Panel

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Instrument Rear Panel The rear panel of DI-718B instruments provide access to power and interface connections, Ground, and a mode LED. The rear panel of stand-alone data logger models also provide a removable flash memory slot and a control button. DI-718B Rear Panel The Rear panel of your DI-718B Model can vary depending on your model.

  • Page 35: Removable Storage (Mmc) Slot (Stand-Alone Models Only)

    133X 2 Gigabyte Secure Digital Flash Memory (model 101014-2G) tested and configured specifically for DI-718B use by DATAQ Instruments, Inc. Some memory cards may not be fast enough for the instrument. SanDisk memory cards are available through the DATAQ web site (www.dataq.com) as are SD card readers (manufacturer varies).

  • Page 36: Removable Storage (Sd) Slot (Stand-Alone Models Only)

    133X 2 Gigabyte Secure Digital Flash Memory (model 101014-2G) tested and configured specifically for DI-718Bx use by DATAQ Instruments, Inc. Some memory cards may not be fast enough for the instrument. SanDisk memory cards are available through the DATAQ web site (www.dataq.com) as are SD card readers (manufacturer varies).

  • Page 37: Fix Errors

    Use another card or unlock the current one. One series of blinking Orange before reverting back to Green indicates that the memory card is incompatible for use with the instrument. Use the recommended memory card available through DATAQ Instruments, Inc. See also “Troubleshooting” on page 35. Slow Flashing Record Indicates the instrument is acquiring and recording data to your memory card.

  • Page 39: Operation

    W Acquisition by pressing the Start W button in the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager (see “Dataq Instru- ments Hardware Manager” on page 16). After data is recorded, use W Waveform Browser to review your data.

  • Page 40: Enabling Channels For Di-718Bx Instruments

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Enabling Channels for DI-718Bx Instruments Use the Channel Selection grid to enable and configure channels. Access the channel selection grid by selecting Channels… in the Edit menu (in the SET-UP operating mode of W software).

  • Page 41: Fixed Calibration Method

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Fixed Calibration Method Use the following diagram as a guideline for the Fixed calibration method using the above example (DI-8B47K-05). Since the Lowest end of the input range is 0 Volts, select the Baseline option for the Low Calibrator. Operation for Stand-alone Models Stand-alone Models (DI-718B-US, DI-718B-ES, DI-718Bx-S) can record data directly to a MultiMedia Memory Card (MMC) or a Secure Digital Card (SD) as well as recording data to a PC.

  • Page 42: Networked Operation As A Data Acquisition Server (Di-718B-Es And Di-718Bx-S Models)

    Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager) allows you to customize each data recording session before taking the instru- ment out into the field. The default settings (i.e., if you do not configure the instrument) are 8 single-ended channels enabled at 300Hz per channel sample rate.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual If the memory card has not been used with your instrument, format the memory card before recording data. See “Formatting the Memory Card” on page 28 or use the Format SD Card command in the DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager.

  • Page 44: If Power Down Occurs Unexpectedly While Recording To Mmc/Sd

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Mode LED will not change from This can be caused by switching Remove the memory card and error state (orange). memory cards during a power failure unplug the device. Restore power without giving the instrument a to the device (LED should turn chance to close the data file.

  • Page 45: Windaq Waveform Browser For Mmc

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual unexpectedly, you could lose up to 255 seconds (4 minutes and 15 seconds) of data (255 samples). Use the following formula to determine the maximum amount of data loss at power failure. ---------------------------------------- Seconds of data that COULD be lost Throughput Rate Note: Switching memory cards before power is restored is not suggested because the data logger will automatically attempt to close the file.

  • Page 47: Block Diagram

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual 6. Block Diagram DI-718B Models 4.7K Code 4.7K Block Diagram...

  • Page 48: Di-718Bx Models

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-718Bx Models Digital I/O Code (Rear Panel Access) *Stand-alone models only Block Diagram...

  • Page 49: Accessories

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual 7. Accessories DI-705 (for DI-718Bx models only) Plug the DI-705 into CABL-7 and connect CABL-7 to the Digital I/O and Monitor Out port on the rear panel of the DI-718Bx to access the Digital I/O and Monitor Out port (see “DI-718Bx Rear Panel” on page 27 for location). The screw terminals accept 16-22 gauge wire and each is silk-screened with a pin number (below).

  • Page 50: Di-8B30/31 Analog Voltage Input Modules, 3Hz Bandwidth

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B30/31 Analog Voltage Input Modules, 3Hz Bandwidth Each DI-8B30 or DI-8B31 module isolates, filters and amplifies a voltage input signal and provides an analog voltage output. Signal filtering is accomplished with a three-pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 70dB of normal-mode-rejection at 60Hz.

  • Page 51: Di-8B32 Analog Current Input Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B32 Analog Current Input Modules Each DI-8B32 module isolates, filters and amplifies a process current input signal and provides an analog voltage output. Current to voltage conversion is accomplished internal to the module to ensure high accuracy. Signal filtering is accomplished with a three-pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 70dB of normal-mode-rejection at 60Hz.

  • Page 52: Di-8B34 Linearized 2- Or 3-Wire Rtd Input Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B34 Linearized 2- or 3-Wire RTD Input Modules Each DI-8B34 module isolates, filters, amplifies, and linearizes a single channel of temperature input from an RTD and provides an analog voltage output. RTD excitation is provided from the module using two matched current sources. When using a 3-wire connection, this method allows equal currents to flow through the sensor leads, cancelling the effects of lead resistances.

  • Page 53: Di-8B35 Linearized 4-Wire Rtd Input Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B35 Linearized 4-Wire RTD Input Modules In RTD temperature measurement applications requiring a very high level of accuracy, the DI-8B35 4-Wire RTD input module offers a significant advantage over 3-wire measurement techniques (see block diagram). The DI-8B35 measures only the voltage dropped across the RTD and almost completely ignores the resistance or length of the RTD lead wires.

  • Page 54: Di-8B36 Potentiometer Input Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B36 Potentiometer Input Modules Each DI-8B36 module isolates, filters and amplifies a single channel of potentiometer input and provides an analog voltage output. Excitation for the potentiometer is provided by using two matched current sources. When using a 3-wire connection, this method allows equal currents to flow through the sensor leads, cancelling the effects of lead resistances.

  • Page 55: Di-8B38 Strain Gage Input Modules, Narrow & Wide Bandwidth

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B38 Strain Gage Input Modules, Narrow & Wide Bandwidth Each DI-8B38 module isolates, filters and amplifies a full-bridge strain gage input signal and provides an analog volt- age output. The 8B38 can interface to transducers with a nominal resistance of 100 to 10k. Bridge excitation is provided from the module with a stable 10.00V or 3.33V source.

  • Page 56: Di-8B40/41 Analog Voltage Input Modules, 1Khz Bandwidth

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B40/41 Analog Voltage Input Modules, 1kHz Bandwidth Each DI-8B40 and DI-8B41 module isolates, filters, and amplifies a voltage input signal and provides an analog volt- age output. Signal filtering is accomplished with a multiple pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 70dB of normal-mode-rejection at 60Hz.

  • Page 57: Di-8B42 2-Wire Transmitter Interface Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B42 2-Wire Transmitter Interface Modules Each DI-8B42 module provides power to a current transmitter, then isolates, filters and amplifies the resulting pro- cess current input signal and provides an analog voltage output. Current to voltage conversion is accomplished internal to the module to ensure high accuracy. Signal filtering is accomplished with a three-pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 60dB per decade of normal-mode rejection above 100Hz.

  • Page 58: Di-8B45 Frequency Input Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B45 Frequency Input Modules Each DI-8B45 module isolates and conditions a frequency input signal and provides an analog voltage output. The frequency input signal can be either a TTL level or zero crossing with as little as ±100mV amplitude. Input cir- cuitry for each signal type has built-in hysteresis to prevent spurious noise from corrupting the module output.

  • Page 59: Di-8B47 Linearized Thermocouple Input Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B47 Linearized Thermocouple Input Modules Each DI-8B47 module isolates, filters, amplifies, and linearizes a single channel of temperature input from a thermo- couple and provides an analog voltage output. Linearization is accomplished using a four breakpoint piece wise linear approximation. The DI-8B47 can interface to industry standard thermocouple type J, K, and T and has an output signal of 0V to +5V.

  • Page 60: Di-8B50/51 Analog Voltage Input Modules, 20Khz Bandwidth

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B50/51 Analog Voltage Input Modules, 20kHz Bandwidth Each DI-8B50 and DI-8B51 module isolates, filters, and amplifies a voltage input signal and provides an analog volt- age output. Signal filtering is accomplished with a multiple pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 70dB of normal-mode-rejection at 60Hz.
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