Summary of Contents for Interface DIG-USB-F
- Page 1 Model DIG-USB-F Fast Digital USB Output Module Issue: 15-296 Revision A User Manual www.interfaceforce.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cable Clearance ......................................27 Cable Retention ......................................27 Environmental Approvals ..............................27 CE Approvals ........................................27 Warranty ..................................... 28 Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ● Email: contact@interfaceforce.com ● ORDER TOLL-FREE 800.947.5598... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction
PC and a 9-pin type 'D' socket that connects to load cells that contain strain gauge analog sensors. LED Status Indication The DIG-USB-F module indicates status via a red 'HEALTHY' "as so named" LED, found on the face of the DIG-USB-F module. -
Page 4: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Connect DIG-USB-F module to PC USB port Complete install of USB hardware drivers Start software Chapter 2 details connecting the DIG-USB-F module, what the Toolkit software can do, and how to use the Toolkit software. Communications Interface Information DIG-USB-F modules connect via USB cable to a PC USB port. -
Page 5: Installing Dig-Usb-F (Fsu) Toolkit
The DIG-USB-F (FSU) Toolkit software is both shipped with the product and obtainable on the Interface Inc. website (www.interfaceforce.com); search DIG-USB-F. Install the DIG-USB-F (FSU) Toolkit software by either inserting the provided CD or USB storage media into the PC or launching the installation file downloaded from the Interface Inc. website (www.interfaceforce.com). -
Page 6: Using The Found New Hardware Wizard
Note: that the DIG-USB-F shares the drivers with the DIG-USB (DSC) range of modules so the driver is described as the DIG-USB DSC Bus. -
Page 7: Using The Software
Using the Software Launch software after the DIG-USB-F (FSU) Toolkit software and hardware drivers are successfully installed. Note only one DIG-USB-F module at a time can be connected to PC Upon software launch, the DIG-USB-F module is automatically detected, and the ‘Information’... -
Page 8: Home Page
Click the Detect button; after the module successfully connects the Information page will be displayed. Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ● Email: contact@interfaceforce.com... -
Page 9: Information Page
If the module is assigned engineering units, the Information page 'reading' box will display them in the lower right- hand corner. To change the assigned engineering units, click anywhere on the Units drop-down menu. Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ● Email: contact@interfaceforce.com... - Page 10 If any errors are detected a message box is displayed under the Last Calibrated Date section. The following screenshot shows an Integrity error present. The message box will disappear once the error is no longer present. Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ● Email: contact@interfaceforce.com...
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Page 11: Save And Restore Page
Clicking the Restore button opens Windows open file dialog box and allows the user to navigate to a location on the PC and open a previously saved module configuration. Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ●... -
Page 12: Lock Page
It is important to remember the Passcode before leaving the 'Lock' page after any of the options have been set to ‘Hide’ or ‘Lock’. You will need to contact Interface Inc. to aid in Passcode recovery if the Passcode is forgotten! Calibration Page –... -
Page 13: Calibration Page
The Calibration page contains tabbed sections: System Zero, Automatic Calibration, Table Calibration, and Engineering Units. Each tab provides different calibration options. Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ● Email: contact@interfaceforce.com... -
Page 14: System Zero
Next, apply the min load input and allow for a settle time. Click the Acquire button then apply the max load input and "again" allow for a settle time. After another settle time click the second Acquire button and the calibration is complete. Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ● Email: contact@interfaceforce.com... -
Page 15: Engineering Units
If you do not want the user changing the units you can hide access to that feature on the Lock Page. Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ● Email: contact@interfaceforce.com... -
Page 16: Capture Page
This does not affect the way data is recorded, only the way it is shown on the chart. When used in conjunction with the Show Min Max feature this can help stabilize the view of data. Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ●... - Page 17 Copy Chart Image This feature is available by right-clicking on the chart and copies the chart image to the clipboard enabling pasting into other applications. Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ● Email: contact@interfaceforce.com...
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Page 18: Review Page
The chart displays all data including transient peaks, avoiding the possibility of missing any important features in the data. Transient peaks - fast moving data that may or may not have been viewable during real-time capture. Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ●... - Page 19 Left clicking on the chart will display the first cursor. The cursor snaps to the nearest data point and displays the date, time, and data point in a box in the lower left of the chart. Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ●...
- Page 20 The newly focussed data can then be navigated, saved or again zoomed and cropped. If a mistake is made during cropping, the entire data can be captured again. Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ●...
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Page 21: Scope Page
This page allows viewing of frequencies of between 1 Hz and 500 Hz. Waveforms up to around 2 kHz are viewable; however, there will not be enough samples in the captured data to represent a proper waveform. Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ●... -
Page 22: Fft Page
FFT page features. The FFT page shows the relative magnitude of the frequency components of the input signal from 1 Hz to 2040 Hz. Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ●... - Page 23 Copy Chart Image This feature is available by right-clicking on the chart and copies the chart image to the clipboard enabling pasting into other applications. Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ● Email: contact@interfaceforce.com...
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Page 24: Chapter 3 Installation
Chapter 3 Installation This chapter gives detailed information on integrating the DIG-USB-F into a production system – including mounting, protection, adjustments, wiring and electrical requirements. Identifying Strain Gauge Connections 9-pin D Connector Pin-outs 4-wire load cell 6-wire load cell Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com... -
Page 25: Chapter 4 Specifications
Cased version 74.5 x 51 x 20mm Notes. 1. From original offset at any time 2. 1st Year Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ● Email: contact@interfaceforce.com ● ORDER TOLL-FREE 800.947.5598... -
Page 26: Dimensions & Mounting
Dimensions & Mounting The following diagrams show the case dimensions and mounting holes and optional DIN rail mounting kit. External Dimensions LED Position Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 www.interfaceforce.com ● Email: contact@interfaceforce.com... -
Page 27: Mounting Holes
NOTE: You may want to remove and replace one screw at a time to avoid the case coming apart. Once fitted the top face of the DIG-USB-F will be 31.4mm from the surface that the DIN rail is mounted on. -
Page 28: Cable Clearance
The 9-pin ‘D’ socket can accept a mating plug that has screw retention functionality. The micro USB socket does not have any form of cable retention and this must be taken into account if mounting the DIG-USB-F to ensure that the cable cannot disengage accidentally or through vibration. Environmental Approvals... -
Page 29: Warranty
(1) one year from the date of dispatch. If the 'Interface' product you purchase appears to have a defect in material or workmanship or fails during normal use within the period, please contact your Distributor, who will assist you in resolving the problem. If it is necessary to return the product to 'Interface' please include a note stating name, company, address, phone number and a detailed description of the problem.
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