National Instruments SCC-CTR01 User Manual And Specifications

National Instruments SCC-CTR01 User Manual And Specifications

Isolated counter/timer i/o module

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USER GUIDE AND SPECIFICATIONS
NI SCC-CTR01 Isolated
Counter/Timer I/O Module
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The NI SCC-CTR01 is a two input and one output isolation module for
general-purpose counter/timers on DAQ devices. The gate and source
inputs are optically isolated to allow an increased voltage range and protect
against common-mode voltages. The inputs also have reverse and
overvoltage protection. The output channel is isolated and has advanced
short-circuit protection, which allows the circuit to recover automatically
250 ms after a short is removed.
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  • Page 1 NI SCC-CTR01 Isolated Counter/Timer I/O Module The NI SCC-CTR01 is a two input and one output isolation module for general-purpose counter/timers on DAQ devices. The gate and source inputs are optically isolated to allow an increased voltage range and protect against common-mode voltages.
  • Page 2: What You Need To Get Started

    NI SC-2345 with configurable connectors. SCC refers to any SCC Series signal-conditioning module. What You Need to Get Started To set up and use the NI SCC-CTR01, you need the following items: ❑ NI SC-2345 with one of the following: –...
  • Page 3: Related Documentation

    The NI-DAQ Readme for Linux lists supported devices and includes software installation instructions, frequently asked questions, and known issues. The C Function Reference Help describes functions and attributes. © National Instruments Corporation NI SCC-CTR01 User Guide and Specifications...
  • Page 4 /CVI , select Help»Contents, then select Using LabWindows/CVI»Data Acquisition. The NI-DAQmx Library book of the LabWindows/CVI Help contains API overviews and function reference for NI-DAQmx. Select Library Reference»NI-DAQmx Library in the LabWindows/CVI Help. NI SCC-CTR01 User Guide and Specifications ni.com...
  • Page 5: Measurement Studio

    Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»NI-DAQmx Help. The NI-DAQmx C Reference Help describes the NI-DAQmx Library functions, which you can use with National Instruments data acquisition devices to develop instrumentation, acquisition, and control applications. Select Start»All Programs»NationalInstruments»NI-DAQ» NI-DAQmx C Reference Help.
  • Page 6: Device Documentation And Specifications

    If you need more help getting started developing an application with NI products, NI offers training courses. To enroll in a course or obtain a detailed course outline, refer to ni.com/training Technical Support on the Web For additional support, refer to ni.com/support zone.ni.com NI SCC-CTR01 User Guide and Specifications ni.com...
  • Page 7: Installing The Software

    Note When using the SCC-CTR01, groundthe chassis of the DAQ device. Plug the NI SCC-CTR01 into either general-purpose counter/timer socket J19 or J20 on the NI SC-2345. When you configure the NI SC-2345...
  • Page 8 Connecting Signals and Loads to the NI SCC-CTR01 Inputs (Gate and Source) The inputs on the NI SCC-CTR01 are referenced to either the ground or the supply of the external device to which they are connected. An optical isolator transfers the externally connected signals to the internal GPCTR SRC or GATE.
  • Page 9 Connecting the NI SCC-CTR01 The following sections describe how to connect the NI SCC-CTR01 as referenced to ground and as referenced to the supply. Connecting the NI SCC-CTR01 as Referenced to Ground Connect the external device to the SRC or GATE + pin, and connect the device ground to the SRC or GATE –...
  • Page 10 Figure 3. Referenced to Supply Note Connecting the NI SCC-CTR01 as referenced to the supply reverses the digital logic. To operate the NI SCC-CTR01 with TTL devices, reference the NI SCC-CTR01 to the supply, as shown in Figure 3. Note When placing a relatively slow rise time signal—such as a 5 V peak sine or triangle...
  • Page 11 Outputs The outputs on the NI SCC-CTR01 consist of N-channel MOSFETs that are connected as low-side switches. A Schottky diode blocks reverse current flow. Figure 4 illustrates an NI SCC-CTR01 isolated output. Voltage Regulator Load source – Gate Control Isolator...
  • Page 12: Driving Inductive Loads

    DAQ documentation for information about how to change the default to HIGH and switch the MOSFET to OFF. Driving Inductive Loads When the output of the NI SCC-CTR01 is used to drive an inductive load, high Caution voltages will appear suddenly because of the current switching through the inductor. To prevent these high voltages from causing damage to the output circuit or the load, add flyback diodes across your inductive load, as shown in Figure 5.
  • Page 13: Theory Of Operation

    NI SCC-CTR01 is equipped with overvoltage protection and can handle continuous voltages, between the + and – input terminals, up to ±60 VDC. Frequencies of Operation Based on the application, the NI SCC-CTR01 may operate at higher than the maximum frequency specified in the Specifications section. Table 1 lists the typical NI SCC-CTR01 input channel operating rates.
  • Page 14: Signal Isolation

    The NI SCC-CTR01 has advanced short circuit protection. The output is automatically turned off if the output current exceeds a certain limit (800 mA typical, 1.1 A max). The NI SCC-CTR01 tries to reoperate every 250 ms and automatically recovers after the short is removed.
  • Page 15 Using the NI SCC-CTR01 The NI SCC-CTR01 is functional in a variety of applications including counting events; pulse width, period, semi-period, position, and frequency measurements; and frequency, pulse, and pulse train generation. The variation between the LOW to HIGH and the HIGH to LOW propagation delays on the input channels may affect semi-period or pulse-width measurements.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    Voltage range..........Up to 48 VDC Typical ON voltage ........2.5 V Guaranteed ON voltage ......4.1 V Guaranteed OFF voltage......0.8 V Current ON state current........2.2 mA min, 6 mA typ, 10 mA max OFF state current ........0.1 mA max NI SCC-CTR01 User Guide and Specifications ni.com...
  • Page 17: Isolated Output

    HIGH to LOW ........ 500 ns Output LOW maximum voltage ... 0.47 V at 10 mA, 0.75 V at 100 mA μ Output leakage current when OFF ..60 A max © National Instruments Corporation NI SCC-CTR01 User Guide and Specifications...
  • Page 18: Physical Characteristics

    For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or visit Note ni.com/ , search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link certification in the Certification column. NI SCC-CTR01 User Guide and Specifications ni.com...
  • Page 19: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) At the end of their life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling EU Customers center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers and National Instruments WEEE initiatives, visit ni.com/environment/weee.htm RoHS...
  • Page 20 NI SCC-SCTRO1 Module Pin Assignments Figure 6 shows the I/O connector on the bottom of the NI SCC-CTR01. 1 Pin 1 Pin 2 PWB Key Pin 19 5 Pin 20 Figure 6. SCC Module, Bottom View NI SCC-CTR01 User Guide and Specifications...
  • Page 21 Instruments trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your CD, or ni.com/patents.

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