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- Page 1 USB-1608G Series Multifunction DAQ Devices USB-1608G USB-1608GX USB-1608GX-2AO User's Guide Document Revision 2 April 2012 © Copyright 2012...
- Page 2 © 2012 Measurement Computing Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, by photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written permission of Measurement Computing Corporation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Where to find more information ......................... 5 Chapter 1 Introducing the USB-1608G Series ..................... 6 Functional block diagram ........................... 7 Chapter 2 Installing a USB-1608G Series Device ....................8 What comes with your shipment? ........................8 Hardware ..................................8 Documentation .................................. 8 Unpacking................................8 Installing the software ............................ - Page 4 USB-1608G Series User's Guide Analog output (USB-1608GX-2AO only) ......................21 Analog input/output calibration ........................22 Digital input/output............................22 External trigger ..............................22 External clock input/output..........................23 Counter ................................23 Timer ................................24 Memory ................................24 Power ................................24 USB .................................. 24 Environmental ..............................
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Page 5: Preface
Preface About this User's Guide What you will learn from this user's guide This user's guide describes the Measurement Computing USB-1608G Series data acquisition devices and lists device specifications. Conventions in this user's guide For more information about … Text presented in a box signifies additional information and helpful hints related to the subject matter you are reading. -
Page 6: Introducing The Usb-1608G Series
Linux (32-bit or 64-bit) The USB-1608G Series is compatible with both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports. The speed of the device may be limited when using a USB 1.1 port due to the difference in transfer rates on the USB 1.1 versions of the protocol (low-speed and full-speed). -
Page 7: Functional Block Diagram
USB-1608G Series User's Guide Introducing the USB-1608G Series Functional block diagram USB-1608G Series functions are illustrated in the block diagram shown here. Figure 1. USB-1608G Series functional block diagram... -
Page 8: Installing A Usb-1608G Series Device
USB cable (2 meter length) Documentation In addition to this hardware user's guide, a Quick Start Guide booklet is included with the USB-1608G Series shipment. This booklet provides an overview of the MCC DAQ software you received with the device, and includes information about installing the software. -
Page 9: Installing The Software
USB drivers. To connect a USB-1608G Series device to your system, turn on your computer and connect the USB cable to an available USB port on the computer or to an external USB hub connected to the computer. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the device. -
Page 10: Calibrating
DAQFlex FlexTest utility to calibrate the device. Factory calibration The Measurement Computing Manufacturing Test department performs the initial factory calibration. Contact Measurement Computing for details about how to return your device and have it calibrated to the factory specifications. Programming and developing applications You can program and develop applications for the USB-1608G Series device using MCC DAQ software and DAQFlex software. -
Page 11: Chapter 3 Functional Details
Chapter 3 Functional Details Analog input modes USB-1608G Series devices can acquire analog input data in two basic modes – software paced and hardware paced. Software paced You can acquire one analog sample at a time in software paced mode. You initiate the A/D conversion with a software command. -
Page 12: External Components
USB-1608G Series User's Guide Functional Details External components USB-1608G Series devices have the following external components (see Figure 3): USB connector LEDs Screw terminals Figure 3. USB-1608G Series device external components USB connector The USB connector provides +5 V power and communication. No external power supply is required. - Page 13 USB-1608G Series User's Guide Functional Details Figure 4. SE mode pinout * USB-1608GX-2AO only. "NC" (no connection) on the USB-1608G and USB-1608GX. Do not connect anything to pins labeled "NC". Figure 5. DIFF mode pinout * USB-1608GX-2AO only. "NC" (no connection) on the USB-1608G and USB-1608GX.
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Page 14: Signal Connections
Channel-Gain queue The USB-1608G Series channel-gain queue feature allows you to configure a list of channels, modes, and gains for each scan. The settings are stored in a channel-gain queue list that is written to local memory on the device. -
Page 15: Analog Output (Usb-1608Gx-2Ao Only)
±10 V. The outputs default to 0 V when the host computer is shut down or suspended, or when a reset command is issued to the device. External clock I/O USB-1608G Series devices provide one external clock input ( ) and one external clock output ( ) for... -
Page 16: Trigger Input
Caution! The discharge of static electricity can damage some electronic components. Before removing the USB-1608G Series device from its housing, ground yourself using a wrist strap or touch the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static charge. -
Page 17: Counter Input
USB-1608G Series User's Guide Functional Details Counter input CTR0 CTR1 terminals are 32-bit event counters that can accept frequency inputs up to 20 MHz. The internal counter increments when the TTL levels transition from low to high. Timer output terminal is a pulse width modulation (PWM) timer output that can generate a pulse output with a programmable frequency in the range of 0.0149 Hz to 32 MHz. -
Page 18: Mechanical Drawings
USB-1608G Series User's Guide Functional Details Mechanical drawings Figure 11. USB-1608G Series device circuit board (top) and enclosure dimensions... -
Page 19: Chapter 4 Specifications
Chapter 4 Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified. Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design. Analog input Table 1. General analog input specifications Parameter Condition Specification A/D converter type Successive approximation ADC resolution 16 bits... -
Page 20: Accuracy
USB-1608G Series User's Guide Specifications Accuracy Analog input DC voltage measurement accuracy Table 2. DC Accuracy components and specifications. All values are (±) Absolute Gain Offset accuracy at temperature temperature Gain error Offset error INL error Full Scale coefficient coefficient... -
Page 21: Analog Output (Usb-1608Gx-2Ao Only)
USB-1608G Series User's Guide Specifications Analog output (USB-1608GX-2AO only) Table 6. Analog output specifications Parameter Condition Specification Number of channels Resolution 16 bits Output ranges Calibrated ±10 V Output transient Host computer is reset, powered on, suspended, Duration: 500 µs... -
Page 22: Analog Input/Output Calibration
USB-1608G Series User's Guide Specifications Analog input/output calibration Table 10. Analog input/output calibration specifications Parameter Specification Recommended warm-up time 15 minutes min Calibration method Self-calibration (firmware) Calibration interval 1 year (factory calibration) AI calibration reference +5 V, ±2.5 mV max. Actual measured values stored in EEPROM. -
Page 23: External Clock Input/Output
USB-1608G Series User's Guide Specifications External clock input/output Table 13. External clock I/O specifications Parameter Specification Terminal names AICKI, AICKO, AOCKI, AOCKO (USB-1608GX-2AO only) Terminal types AxCKI: Input, active on rising edge AxCKO: Output, power on default is 0 V, active on rising edge... -
Page 24: Timer
USB-1608G Series User's Guide Specifications Timer Table 15. Timer specifications Parameter Specification Terminal name Timer type PWM output with count, period, delay, and pulse width registers Output value Default state is idle low with pulses high, Software-selectable output invert Internal clock frequency... -
Page 25: Environmental
USB-1608G Series User's Guide Specifications Environmental Table 19. Environmental specifications Parameter Specification Operating temperature range 0 °C to 55 °C max –40 °C to 85 °C max Storage temperature range Humidity 0% to 90% non-condensing max Mechanical Table 20. Mechanical specifications... -
Page 26: Single-Ended Mode Pinout
USB-1608G Series User's Guide Specifications USB-1608GX-2AO only. "NC" (no connection) on the USB-1608G and USB-1608GX. Note 4: Single-ended mode pinout Table 23. 16-channel single-ended mode pinout Signal name Pin description Signal name Pin description Channel 0 CH15 Channel 15 Channel 8... -
Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity
Category: Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. Measurement Computing Corporation declares under sole responsibility that the products USB-1608G, USB-1608GX, USB-1608GX-2AO to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the following standards or other documents: EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC: General Requirements, EN 61326-1:2006 (IEC 61326-1:2005). - Page 28 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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