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Title Page UM-24984-A DT9828 User’s Manual...
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Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Data Translation could void your authority to operate the equipment under Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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™...
Refer to the following documents for more information on using the DT9828 module: • Benefits of the Universal Serial Bus for Data Acquisition. This white paper describes why USB is an attractive alternative for data acquisition. It is available on the Data Translation web site (www.datatranslation.com).
About this Manual Where To Get Help Should you run into problems installing or using a DT9828 module, the Data Translation Technical Support Department is available to provide technical assistance. Refer to Chapter 8 for more information. If you are outside the United States or Canada, call your local...
Universal Serial Bus (USB) (Version 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0). Figure 1: DT9828 Thermocouple and Voltage Module The key features of the DT9828 module are as follows: • 8 differential analog inputs for thermocouple or voltage input measurements • Support for B, E, J, K, N, R, S, and T thermocouple types •...
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Overview • ±500 V galvanic isolation to the computer • Powered by USB bus; no external power supply required • A software calibration utility is provided for calibrating the analog input subsystem...
The following software is available for use with DT9828 modules and is shipped on the Data Acquisition OMNI CD: • DT9828 Device Driver – The device driver allows you to use a DT9828 module with any of the supported software packages or utilities. Refer to...
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MATLAB Data Acquisition (DAQ) subsystem from The MathWorks and Data Translation’s DT-Open Layers architecture. • LV-Link – LV-Link allows you to access the capabilities of the DT9828 module from the LabVIEW graphical programming language. Refer to the Data Translation web site (www.datatranslation.com) for information about...
Chapter 1 Accessories One EP365 cable is shipped with each DT9828 module. The EP365 is a 1.83-meter, USB cable that connects the USB connector of the DT9828 module to the USB connector on the host computer. If you want to buy additional USB cables, EP365 is available as an accessory...
The flow diagram shown in Figure 2 illustrates the steps needed to get started using the DT9828 module. This diagram is repeated in each Getting Started chapter; the shaded area in the diagram shows you where you are in the procedure. Install the Module...
Installing a Module Unpacking ..............Attaching Modules to the Computer.
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Chapter 2 Install the Module (this chapter) Wire Signals (see Chapter 3 starting on page Verify the Operation of the Module (see Chapter 4 starting on page...
• EP365 USB cable • Data Acquisition OMNI CD If an item is missing or damaged, contact Data Translation. If you are in the United States, call the Customer Service Department at (508) 481-3700, ext 1323. An application engineer will guide you through the appropriate steps for replacing missing or damaged items.
Connecting Directly to the USB Ports To connect a DT9828 module directly to a USB port on your computer, do the following: 1. Attach one end of the EP365 (USB) cable, which is shipped with the DT9828 module, to the USB port on the module.
Keep this in mind when determining how many modules to connect. To connect multiple DT9828 modules to an expansion hub, do the following: 1. Attach one end of the USB cable to the DT9828 module and the other end of the USB cable to an expansion hub.
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5. Repeat these steps until you have attached the number of hubs and modules that you desire. Refer to Figure The operating system automatically detects the USB devices as they are installed. DT9828 Module DT9828 Module USB Cables Host Computer...
2. From the Windows Control Panel, double-click the Open Layers Control Panel icon. The Data Acquisition Control Panel dialog box appears. 3. Click the DT9828 module that you want to configure. 4. If you want to rename the module, click Edit Name.
Wiring Signals General Wiring Recommendations ..........Connecting Thermocouple Inputs .
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(see Chapter 4 starting on page Note: If you are using thermocouples with the DT9828 module, it is recommend that you run the DT9828 Series Calibration Utility prior to using the module. Refer to Chapter 8 starting on page 87...
Chapter 3 Connecting Thermocouple Inputs DT9828 modules support up to eight, differential thermocouple channels. You connect thermocouple signals to the Analog Input screw terminal block (TB1) of the DT9828 module, shown in Figure Analog Input Screw Terminal Block (TB1) Insert wires through the side and screw from the top.
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Wiring Signals Figure 6 shows how to connect a thermocouple input to a DT9828 module. DT9828 Analog Input Terminal Block High One cold-junction compensation (CJC) circuit is provided for all thermocouple input channels. The software reads the value of the CJC input and...
Chapter 3 Connecting Voltage Input Signals DT9828 modules support up to eight, differential voltage input channels. You connect voltage input signals to the Analog Input screw terminal block (TB1) of the DT9828 module, shown in Figure 5 on page Figure 7 illustrates how to connect a floating signal source to a DT9828 module.
Wiring Signals Connecting Current Loop Inputs You connect current loop inputs to the Analog Input screw terminal block (TB1) of the DT9828 module, shown in Figure 5 on page Figure 9 shows how to connect a current loop input to a DT9828 module.
Chapter 3 Connecting Digital Input Signals DT9828 modules support up to four digital input lines. You connect digital input signals to the Digital I/O screw terminal (TB2) of the DT9828 module, shown in Figure Digital I/O Screw Terminal Block (TB2) Insert wires through the side and screw from the top.
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Wiring Signals Figure 11 shows how to connect digital input signals (lines 0 and 1, in this case) to a DT9828 module. DT9828 Digital I/O Terminal Block Digital Input 0 Digital Input 1 TTL Inputs Digital In Return Figure 11: Connecting Digital Inputs (Shown for Digital Input Lines 0 and 1)
Chapter 3 Connecting Digital Output Signals The DT9828 provides four open-collector digital outputs and a common return that are isolated from the analog input circuitry, USB ground, and digital input ground. The open collector outputs have a drive capability of 2 mA maximum and can control circuitry that is powered from an external supply.
Verifying the Operation of a Module Selecting the Device ............Thermocouple Measurement Example .
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Verify the Operation of the Module (this chapter) QuickDAQ 2013 allows you to acquire and analyze data from all Data Translation USB and Ethernet devices, except the DT9841 Series, DT9817, DT9835, and DT9853/54. This chapter describes how to verify the operation of a DT9828 module using QuickDAQ.
Selecting the Device To get started with your DT9828 module and the QuickDAQ application, follow these steps: 1. Connect the DT9828 module to the USB port of your computer, and connect your thermocouples or voltage inputs to the module. 2. Start the QuickDAQ application.
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Chapter 4 5. (Optional) If you want to remove a device from list of selected devices, click the Row Selector button for the device, and then click Remove. 6. Once you have added all the devices that you want to use with the application, click OK. The latest state is saved and used when the application is next run, and the interface of the QuickDAQ application is displayed.
The following steps describe how to use the QuickDAQ application to measure temperature from thermocouple inputs. This example uses a type J thermocouple connected to analog input channel 0 and a type T thermocouple connected to analog input channel 1 of a DT9828 module. Configure the Channels Configure the channels as follows: 1.
Chapter 4 4. Under the Sensor column, select the sensor type for the channel. For this example, set the sensor type for analog input channel 0 to Type J and the sensor type for analog input channel 1 to Type T. 5.
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Verifying the Operation of a Module 3. Leave the Enable Continuous Acquisition checkbox unchecked. 4. For Acquisition Duration, select 10 seconds as the time to acquire the measurement data. The amount of available disk space is shown; in addition, the number of scans in the Acquisition Info area is updated based on the acquisition duration that is selected.
Chapter 4 Configure the Appearance of the Channel Plot Window Configure the appearance of the Channel Plot window as follows: 1. In the Plot and Data Config window, set up the following parameters: a. Ensure that the Visible Plot column is checked for both enabled channels. b.
Chapter 4 Configure the Appearance of the Channel Display Window Configure the appearance of the Channel Display window as follows: 1. Ensure that the Visible Display column in the Plot and Data Config window is checked for both enabled channels. 2.
Verifying the Operation of a Module 3. For the Data Reduction Method, select Max so that the maximum value of the most recent buffer is displayed for each channel. 4. Leave the default values for the remaining parameters: − Precision = 2 −...
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Chapter 4 Perform the following steps to position the Channel Display window at the top of the display area, the Channel Plot window in the middle of the display area, and the Statistics window at the bottom of the display area: 1.
Verifying the Operation of a Module Start the Measurement Once you have configured the channels and the display area, start acquisition and log data to disk by clicking the Record toolbar button ( Results similar to the following are displayed in the display area. If desired, you can view the data in Excel by clicking the Open Current Data in Excel toolbar button (...
Principles of Operation Analog Input Features ............Digital I/O Features.
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Chapter 5 Figure 13 shows a block diagram of the DT9828 module. +/- 500 V Isolation Barrier 5 V DC Isolated Power DC/DC Status LED 16 Pos Term Block FPGA EEPROM 8 Thermocouple 24-Bit or Differential Delta-Sigma Interface Controls 8:1 Differential High Speed USB 2.0...
• Error conditions, described on page 66 Analog Input Channels The DT9828 module supports eight differential analog input channels. You can use the analog input channels for thermocouple or voltage measurements. You wire these inputs to the screw terminals on the module. Refer to Chapter 3 starting on page 31 for wiring information.
Using software, specify the analog input channels in the order you want to sample them. You can enter up to 1024 entries in the channel list. For the DT9828, channels 0 to 7 correspond to the analog input channels and channel 8 corresponds to the digital input port.
Input Ranges and Gains The DT9828 module supports an input range of ±156 mV. In software, specify a gain of 1. If a voltage is measured on the input that is outside of the range for the selected thermocouple type, the channel may be configured for the wrong type of thermocouple or something other than a thermocouple may be connected to the channel.
The input resolution of the analog input subsystem on the DT9828 module is 24 bits. A/D Sample Clock The DT9828 module uses an internal A/D sample clock with a time base of 4.9152 MHz to pace analog input operations in continuous mode. This clock paces the acquisition of each channel in the channel list.
Single-value operations are simpler to use than continuous operations. Using software, you specify the analog input channel that you want to use. For the DT9828, specify channel 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. The module acquires the data from the specified channel and returns the data immediately.
You can enter up to 1024 entries in the channel list. For the DT9828, channels 0 to 7 correspond to the analog input channels and channel 8 corresponds to the digital input port. Using software, specify the channels you want to sample.
Filtering The DT9828 module multiplexes all enabled channels to a single 24-bit Delta-Sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The overall throughput rate is programmable to up to 600 Samples/s. The throughput rate determines the ADC data rate, internal filter response, and noise.
Chapter 5 Error Conditions The DT9828 module reports overrun errors by sending an overrun event to the application program. If this error condition occurs, the instrument stops acquiring and transferring data to the host computer. To avoid this error, try one or more of the following: •...
On power up or reset of a DT9828 module, the digital output lines are set to 1 (open collectors are off; the outputs are pulled up to the external supply level).
• Continuous digital input takes full advantage of the capabilities of the DT9828 module. You can specify a sampling frequency, conversion mode, trigger source, and buffer for the operation. For the DT9828, enter the digital input port as channel 8 in the analog input channel list. Refer to page 60 for more information on specifying channels.
The tables in this chapter summarize the features available for use with the DT-Open Layers for .NET Class Library and the DT9828 modules. The DT-Open Layers for .NET Class Library provides properties that return support information for specified subsystem capabilities.
Supported Device Driver Capabilities Data Flow and Operation Options Table 4: Data Flow and Operation Options DT9828 DOUT TACH QUAD Single-Value Operation Support SupportsSingleValue Simultaneous Single-Value Output Operations SupportsSetSingleValues Continuous Operation Support SupportsContinuous Continuous Operation until Trigger SupportsContinuousPreTrigger Continuous Operation before & after Trigger...
Simultaneous Sample-and-Hold Support SupportsSimultaneousSampleHold Channel-List Inhibit SupportsChannelListInhibit a. For the DT9828, channels 0 to 7 correspond to the analog input channels and channel 8 corresponds to the digital input port (digital lines 0 to 3). Gain Table 9: Gain Options...
Chapter 6 Ranges Table 10: Range Options DT9828 DOUT TACH QUAD Number of Voltage Ranges NumberOfRanges Available Ranges SupportedVoltageRanges ±156 mV 0 Current Output Support SupportsCurrentOutput Resolution Table 11: Resolution Options DT9828 DOUT TACH QUAD Software Programmable Resolution SupportsSoftwareResolution Number of Resolutions...
Supported Device Driver Capabilities Thermocouple and RTD Support Table 12: Thermocouple and RTD Support Options DT9828 DOUT TACH QUAD Thermocouple Support SupportsThermocouple RTD Support SupportsRTD Resistance Support ReturnsOhms Voltage Converted to Temperature SupportsTemperatureDataInStream Supported Thermocouple Types J, K, B, E, N,...
Chapter 6 Strain Gage Support Table 14: Strain Gage Support Options DT9828 DOUT TACH QUAD Strain Gage Support SupportsStrainGage External Excitation Voltage SupportsExternalExcitationVoltage Internal Excitation Voltage SupportsInternalExcitationVoltage Shunt Calibration SupportsShuntCalibration Voltage Excitation Per Channel SupportedPerChannelVoltageExcitation Minimum Excitation Voltage MinExcitationVoltage Maximum Excitation Voltage...
Chapter 7 About Calibration The DT9828 module is factory calibrated for voltage offset and gain. In addition, each channel of the module is factory calibrated for temperature using a thermocouple connected to a precisely measured temperature reference. This procedure establishes a CJC calibration coefficient for each analog input channel;...
Note: Ensure that you perform the calibration procedure after the module has been warmed up for 10 minutes. To run the DT9828 Series Calibration Utility, do the following: 1. Click Start from the Task Bar. 2. Browse to Programs|Data Translation, Inc| Calibration|DT9828 Series Calibration Utility.
Chapter 7 Calibrating the Voltage Offset and Gain To calibrate the 24-bit A/D offset and A/D gain circuit on the DT9828 module, you must use a precision voltage standard, such as the Krohn-Hite Model 523 or equivalent, and a shorting plug.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each of the remaining analog input channels. 7. When finished, click Done to close the DT9828 Series Calibration Utility. Note: If you are not satisfied with the CJC calibration, you can load the factory default...
7. Search the DT Knowledgebase in the Support section of the Data Translation web site (at www.datatranslation.com) for an answer to your problem. 8. Visit the product’s page on the Data Translation web site for the latest tips, white papers, product documentation, and software fixes.
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Your module may need The module is calibrated at the factory. Thereafter, yearly recalibration. calibration is recommended. Use the DT9828 Calibration Utility, described on Chapter 7, or return your module to Data Translation for recalibration.
Chapter 8 Technical Support If you have difficulty using the DT9828 module, Data Translation’s Technical Support Department is available to provide technical assistance. To request technical support, to go our web site at http://www.datatranslation.com and click on the Support link.
Troubleshooting If Your Module Needs Factory Service If your module must be returned to Data Translation, do the following: 1. Record the module’s serial number, and then contact the Customer Service Department at (508) 481-3700, ext. 1323 (if you are in the USA) and obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA).
Appendix A Basic Module Specifications Table 21 lists the basic specifications for the DT9828 module. Table 21: Basic Module Specifications Feature Specifications Number of analog input channels 8 Differential (0 to 7) Number of digital input lines Number of digital output lines...
Specifications Thermocouple Specifications Table 22 lists the specifications for thermocouple channels on the DT9828 module. Table 22: Thermocouple Specifications Feature Specifications Number of thermocouple channels Up to 8 differential thermocouples Thermocouple types (software-selectable) J, K, T, B, E, N, R, S...
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Inclusive of CJC error and input offset, gain, linearity, and long-term stability errors. Exclusive of thermocouple errors. Exclusive of noise. Specifications are valid for 1 year from calibration. Table 24: Maximum Thermocouple Measurement Accuracy of the DT9828 at 0° C to 50° C Thermocouple Type Thermocouple Temperature –100°...
Specifications . The module is operated in a stable environment within the specified limits. Inclusive of CJC error and input offset, gain, linearity, and long-term stability errors. Exclusive of thermocouple errors. Exclusive of noise. Specifications are valid for 1 year from calibration. Temperature Measurement Noise The total temperature measurement noise (short term variation) is the sum of the following two components:...
Assume that you are using a type K thermocouple to measure a temperature of approximately 100°C, and the DT9828 module is configured to use a throughput rate of 600 Samples/s and the moving average filter. The steps to determine the maximum expected measurement noise are as follows: 1.
Specifications Voltage Measurement Specifications Table 26 lists the voltage measurement specifications for the analog input subsystem on the DT9828 module. Table 26: Voltage Measurement Specifications Feature Specifications Number of voltage channels Up to 8 differential voltage inputs A/D converter resolution...
The input signal bandwidth is determined by the Sigma-Delta ADC sample rate. In a multiplexed system, the input signal bandwidth is greater than the per channel sampling frequency. For the DT9828, you can derive the input signal bandwidth from the following equation: –3 dB bandwidth (Hz) = total throughput x 2...
Specifications Digital I/O Specifications Table 27 lists the specifications for the digital I/O subsystems on the DT9828 module. Table 27: Digital I/O Specifications Feature Specifications Number of digital I/O lines 8 (4 in, 4 out) Number of ports 2 (4 bits each)
Appendix A Isolation and Protection Specifications Table 28 lists the isolation and protection specifications for the analog input subsystem on the DT9828 module. Table 28: Isolation and Protection Specifications Feature Specifications ESD protection per standard EN6100-4-2:2009 (see page 105 for more)
Specifications Power, Physical, and Environmental Specifications Table 29 lists the power, physical, and environmental specifications for the DT9828 module. Table 29: Power, Physical, and Environmental Specifications Feature Specifications Power +5 V ±5% from USB host; 200 mA maximum Physical Dimensions Height: 1.472 inches (37.39 mm)
Specifications Regulatory Specifications The DT9828 module is CE-compliant. Table 31 lists the regulatory specifications for the DT9828 module. Table 31: Regulatory Specifications Feature Specifications Emissions (EMI) FCC Part 15, Class A EN55011:2007 (Based on CISPR-11, 2003/A2, 2006) Immunity EN61326-1:2006 Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use...
Analog Input Screw Terminal Block (TB1) Table 32 lists the screw terminal assignments of the 16-position Analog Input screw terminal block (TB1) on the DT9828 module. Table 32: Analog Input Screw Terminal Block (TB1) on the DT9828 Module Screw Terminal Signal Description Analog Input 0+ Analog Input 0–...
Digital I/O Screw Terminal Block (TB2) Table 33 lists the screw terminal assignments of the 12-position Digital I/O screw terminal block on the DT9828 module. Table 33: Digital I/O Screw Terminal Block (TB2) on the DT9828 Module Screw Terminal Signal Description Digital Input 0...
Appendix B USB Connector Figure 15 shows the orientation of the pins used by the USB connector on the DT9828 module. Figure 15: External USB Connector Table 34 lists the pin assignments of the USB connector. Table 34: J8 USB Connector Pin Assignments...
Pin Assignments and LED Status Indicators LED Status Indicators The DT9828 module has a single bi-color LED that indicates the status of the module, as described in Table Table 35: LED Status Indicators on the DT9828 Module Color of the LED...
Index Index binary encoding buffers A/D sample clock inprocess flush accessories accuracy specifications, thermocouple administrator privileges aliasing C/C++ programs analog input cables, EP365 filtering calibration analog input features calibrating the CJC basic instrument specifications calibrating voltage offset and gain channel list running the utility channels CGL, see channel-gain list...
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LabVIEW wiring outputs Digital I/O screw terminal block LED status indicator digital input port legacy CPL elevated DT9828 Device Driver LV-Link DT9828 Series Calibration Utility DT-Open Layers for .NET Class Library MATLAB MaxDifferentialChannels environmental specifications MaxExtClockDivider EP365 MaxFrequency errors, analog input...
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Index voltage ranges NumberOfChannels sample clock NumberOfRanges screw terminal block NumberOfResolutions TB1 Analog Input NumberOfSupportedGains TB2 Digital I/O Nyquist Theorem SENSOR_IS_OPEN service and support procedure single-value operations Open Layers Control Panel analog input open thermocouple detection digital I/O operation modes size, module continuous digital input software supported...
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Index technical support temperature error temperature filter type TemperatureFilterType thermocouple accuracy specifications thermocouple measurement example thermocouple support thermocouple types ThermocoupleType throughput maximum minimum trigger, software troubleshooting procedure service and support procedure troubleshooting table unpacking USB cable USB LED Visual Basic for .NET programs Visual C# programs voltage converted to temperature in hardware voltage measurement specifications...