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- Page 2 USB-4301 9513-based Counter/Timer User's Guide Document Revision 5, March, 2009 © Copyright 2009, Measurement Computing Corporation...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Where to find more information ......................... 7 Chapter 1 Introducing the USB-4301 ........................8 Software features ..............................8 Connecting a USB-4301 to your computer is easy ..................... 8 Chapter 2 Installing the USB-4301 ........................9 What comes with your USB-4301 shipment? ..................... 9 Hardware .................................. - Page 6 USB-4301 User's Guide About this User's Guide Chapter 4 Specifications ............................21 Counter ................................21 Digital input / output ............................22 Interrupt Input ..............................22 Memory ................................23 Microcontroller ..............................23 USB +5V voltage ............................. 23 LEDs ................................. 23 Power ................................23 USB specifications ............................
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Page 7: Preface
What you will learn from this user's guide This user's guide explains how to install, configure, and use the USB-4301 so that you get the most out of its counter features. This user's guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support resources. -
Page 8: Introducing The Usb-4301
Software features For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your USB-4301, refer to the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your device. The Quick Start Guide is also available in PDF at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf. -
Page 9: Installing The Usb-4301
In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the Quick Start Guide (available in PDF at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf). This booklet supplies a brief description of the software you received with your USB-4301 and information regarding installation of that software. Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware. -
Page 10: Unpacking The Usb-4301
Installing the USB-4301 To connect the USB-4301 to your system, turn your computer on, and connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer or to an external USB hub that is connected to your computer. The USB cable provides power and communication to the USB-4301. -
Page 11: Chapter 3 Functional Details
Chapter 3 Functional Details USB-4301 block diagram USB-4301 functions are illustrated in the block diagram shown here. 9513 CTR1 Input CTR1 Gate Counter 1 Data Bus CTR2 Input CTR2 Gate Full-speed Counter 2 USB 2.0 CTR2 Output Compliant Interface CTR3 Gate... -
Page 12: External Components
Status LED The Status LED indicates the communication status of the USB-4301. It flashes when data is being transferred, and is off when the USB-4301 is not communicating. This LED uses up to 10 mA of current and cannot be disabled. - Page 13 Pin 1 Pin 28 Figure 3. USB-4301 screw terminal pin numbering Screw terminal – pins 1-28 The screw terminals on the bottom edge of the USB-4301 (pins 1 to 28) provide the following connections: Two counter input connections ( INP1...
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Page 14: Counter Terminals (Inp1 To Inp5, Gat1 To Gat5, And Out1 To Out5)
USB-4301 User's Guide Functional Details Figure 4. USB-4301 signal pin out Counter terminals (INP1 to INP5, GAT1 to GAT5, and OUT1 to OUT5) The counter terminals provide the connections for the clock input signal and gate signal to each counter, and the output signal from each counter. -
Page 15: Digital Input Control Terminal (Di Ctl) For Pull-Up/Down Configuration
USB-4301 User's Guide Functional Details Digital input control terminal (DI CTL) for pull-up/down configuration All digital input pins are floating by default. When inputs are floating, the state of unwired inputs is undefined —they may read high or low. You can use the... -
Page 16: External Sources
USB-4301 User's Guide Functional Details Internal frequency values for different base frequencies 1.0000 MHz 1.6667 MHz 3.3333 MHz 5.0000 MHz FREQ1 1.0000 MHz 1.6667 MHz 3.3333 MHz 5.0000 MHz FREQ2 100.00 kHz 166.67 kHz 333.33 kHz 500.00 kHz FREQ3 10.000 kHz 16.667 kHz... -
Page 17: Count Source
USB-4301 User's Guide Functional Details Count source Each counter on the device can count from any of the available sources. The sources for counting are the same five internal sources and ten external sources listed in the Oscillator sources table (on page 16) with one addition —... -
Page 18: Bcd/Binary Mode
USB-4301 User's Guide Functional Details Not recycle The counter will count from 10,000 to 0, and then start at 5,000 and count to 0, then stop. If you select an edge gating option, and Recycle mode is active, the counter only resumes counting after TC when a new active gate edge is received. -
Page 19: Example 1
USB-4301 User's Guide Functional Details Example 1 : The application generates an active low pulse every time a button is pressed. You need a simple Problem event counter to count button presses. : Any of the counters can be configured to do this fairly easily. Do the following: Solution 1. -
Page 20: Interrupt Input Pin (Int)
Hold registers. For more information on the configuration options for your USB-4301, refer to the "USB-4300 Series" section of the "Counter Boards" chapter in the Universal Library User's Guide. This document is available on our web... -
Page 21: Specifications
Chapter 4 Specifications Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified. Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design. Counter Refer to the CTS9513-2 data sheet for complete 9513 specifications and operating modes. The CTS9513-2 data sheet is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/9513A.pdf. Table 1. -
Page 22: Digital Input / Output
USB-4301 User's Guide Specifications Parameter Conditions 12 MHz crystal oscillator accuracy ±50 ppm High pulse width (clock input) 25 ns min Low pulse width (clock input) 25 ns min Gate width 70 ns min Input low voltage -0.5 V min, 0.8V max Input high voltage 2.0 V min, USB +5V power max... -
Page 23: Memory
(Note 4) (terminal block pin 8 and pin 18) This is the total current requirement for the USB-4301 which includes up to 14 mA for the Power Note 3: and Status LEDs, but does not include current sourced from the User +5V output or from the digital output pins. -
Page 24: Usb Specifications
USB-4301 User's Guide Specifications USB specifications Table 9. USB specifications USB device type USB 2.0 (full-speed) Device compatibility USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Power requirements Self-powered, 500 mA consumption max USB cable type A-B cable, UL type AWM 2725 or equivalent. (min 24 AWG VBUS/GND,... -
Page 25: Screw Terminal Pin Out
USB-4301 User's Guide Specifications Screw terminal pin out Table 13. Screw terminal pin out Signal Name Pin Description Signal Name Pin Description INP1 Counter 1 input INP3 Counter 3 input GAT1 Counter 1 gate GAT3 Counter 3 gate OUT1 Counter 1 output... -
Page 26: Declaration Of Conformity
Address: 10 Commerce Way Suite 1008 Norton, MA 02766 Measurement Computing Corporation declares under sole responsibility that the product USB-4301 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the following standards or other documents: Category: Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. - Page 27 Measurement Computing Corporation 10 Commerce Way Suite 1008 Norton, Massachusetts 02766 (508) 946-5100 Fax: (508) 946-9500 E-mail: info@mccdaq.com www.mccdaq.com...
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