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DI-718B Series
DI-718Bx Series
User's Manual
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  • Page 1 The distribution of this material outside the company may occur only as authorized by the company in writing. DATAQ Instruments' hardware and software products are not designed to be used in the diagnosis and treatment of humans, nor are they to be used as critical components in any life-support systems whose failure to perform can rea- sonably be expected to cause significant injury to humans.
  • Page 3: Warranty And Service Policy

    DATAQ Instruments. The only responsibility of DATAQ Instruments under this warranty is to repair or replace, at its discretion and on a free of charge basis, the defective material.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Analog Inputs ............................ 1 Digital Inputs ............................. 1 Software ............................. 2 WinDaq® Recording and Playback Software ................2 The DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager ................2 Help ............................. 2 2. Specifications ............................3 Analog Inputs ............................ 3 A/D Characteristics ..........................3 Scanning Characteristics ........................
  • Page 6 DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Instrument Rear Panel ........................24 DI-718B Rear Panel ........................24 Power Input Jack ........................24 Ground Lug ........................... 24 Interface Port ........................24 Control Button (Stand-alone models only) ................24 Mode LED Indicator ......................24 Removable Storage (SD) Slot (Stand-alone models only) ...........
  • Page 7 DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B36 Potentiometer Input Modules ..................... 45 DI-8B38 Strain Gage Input Modules, Narrow & Wide Bandwidth ..........46 DI-8B40/41 Analog Voltage Input Modules, 1kHz Bandwidth ............47 DI-8B42 2-Wire Transmitter Interface Modules ................48 DI-8B43 DC LVDT Input Modules ....................49 DI-8B45 Frequency Input Modules ....................
  • Page 9: Introduction

    17). Remote Control configuration and setup is easily accessible in both W Acquisition software and in the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager (when configuring the instrument for Stand-alone operation). The DI-718Bx provides 8 software-programmable digital lines (bits) for input/output operations. These lines provide an interface for the transfer of data between user memory and a peripheral device connected to the instrument.
  • Page 10: Software

    Activation is required for continued use to ensure compliance with the Software License Agreement. This software is accessed through the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager which can be found in the Start menu under the W program group called Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual 2. Specifications Analog Inputs Number of Channels: DI-718B: 8 configured for signal conditioned inputs DI-718Bx: 16 configured for signal conditioned inputs Channel Configuration: Defined by DI-8B Module Input Impedance: Defined by DI-8B Module Input offset voltage: Defined by DI-8B Module Channel-to-Channel crosstalk rejection: -75db @ 100unbalance...
  • Page 12: Digital I/O

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Digital I/O Bits: DI-718B: 2 Inputs (Remote Storage and Remote Event) DI-718Bx: 8 bi-directional (including Remote Storage/Event) Input voltage levels: Min. required “1” 2V; Max allowed “0” 0.8V Calibration Calibration Cycle: One year Ethernet Interface Type: 10/100Base-T Connector:...
  • Page 13: General

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual General Panel Indicators: Mode LED Panel Controls: Control push-button (Stand-alone models) Panel slots: Accepts SD-type flash memory Input connectors: DI-718B: Two, removable sixteen position terminal blocks DI-781BX: Four, removable sixteen position terminal blocks for signal- conditioned channels.
  • Page 15: Installation

    This Hardware Manual. If an item is missing or damaged, call DATAQ Instruments at 330-668-1444. We will guide you through the appropri- ate steps for replacing missing or damaged items. Save the original packing material in the unlikely event that your unit must, for any reason, be sent back to DATAQ Instruments.
  • Page 16 DI- 71x USB devices to your PC. Click on the appropriate program group (specified above — default is Start > Programs > WINDAQ) and click on “DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager” to run W software. All DATAQ Instruments software is located in the same program group. Installation...
  • Page 17: Ethernet Device Installation

    Click on the appropriate program group (specified above — default is Start > Programs > WINDAQ) and click on “DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager” to run W software. All DATAQ Instruments software is located in the same program group. Installation...
  • Page 18: Installing An Ethernet Device Directly Connected To Your Pc Or Connected Via A Hub Or Switch Where Only Di-71X Products Are Installed

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Installing an Ethernet Device Directly Connected to your PC or Connected via a Hub or Switch Where ONLY DI-71x Products are Installed Installation of an Ethernet device directly connected to the network card on your computer requires you to change the IP address of your network card.
  • Page 19 DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the “This connection uses the following items” window and click on the Properties button. Click on the General tab. Select the radio button Use the following IP address. Enter 169.254.0.1 in the space provided for the IP address. Installation...
  • Page 20 Local Area Connection Properties dialog box for the changes to take effect. 10. You will now be able to see the device in the DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager (you may have to click on the Update List button).
  • Page 21: Installing An Ethernet Device Via A Distributed Network Without A Dhcp Server

    Enter the IP address your system administrator assigned to you in the New IP Address text boxes. Click on the Set Static button. Your device will appear in the list of available devices in the main DATAQ Instru- ments Hardware Manager window. It may take more than 15 seconds for your device to appear in the list. If you get a “No Devices Found”...
  • Page 22: Installing An Ethernet Device Via A Distributed Network With A Dhcp Server

    Connect your Ethernet device to your Local Area Network. Apply power to the device. You will now be able to see the device in the DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager (you may have to click the Update List button). Activation of W...
  • Page 23 > Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager). All available devices will automatically appear in the list box > W when you run the software. For help with the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager access the Help Files using either the Help menu item or by pressing the F1 key to access context-sensitive help.
  • Page 25: Instrument Controls, Indicators, And Connections

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual 4. Instrument Controls, Indicators, and Connections Instrument Front Panel The Front panel of both DI-718B and DI-718Bx instruments provide screw terminal connection ports for analog input signal leads. The DI-718B front panel also provides remote events and stop/start remote recording control features via a built-in remote control jack.
  • Page 26: Di-718Bx Models

    Installing DI-8B modules in DI-718B Instruments DI-718B Series instruments can accept up to eight DI-8B modules. Modules are installed to the DI-8B backplane located on the instrument circuit board. You must remove the front panel and bezel and the ground lug on the rear of the instrument to access the DI-8B backplane.
  • Page 27: Installing Di-8B Modules In Di-718Bx Instruments

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Remove the front panel and bezel by removing the two outside screws on the front of the instrument. Remove the Ground Lug located on the back of the instrument. Pull the circuit board apart from the casing to reveal the DI-8B backplane. Set Screw Ground Lug DI-8B Module...
  • Page 28 DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Unplug the device and make sure there is no power to the instrument. Unscrew the six screws on the top of the instrument and remove the top hatch cover to reveal the DI-8B back- plane.
  • Page 29: Enabling Cjc For Thermocouple Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Enabling CJC for Thermocouple Modules Enable Cold Junction Compensation for each Thermocouple Input module installed. The CJC Enable Jumpers are located on the circuit board of the instrument. Note: If you are not using a Thermocouple Input Module on that chan- nel be sure the jumper is disabled (removed or installed on only one pin) because this will affect the input signal Enabling CJC in DI-718B Instruments If you are installing a Thermocouple Input Module you must enable the Cold Junction Compensation jumper.
  • Page 30: Enabling Cjc In Di-718Bx Instruments

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Enabling CJC in DI-718Bx Instruments If you are installing a Thermocouple Input Module you must enable the Cold Junction Compensation jumper. Each channel has its own CJC enable jumper located towards the front of the instrument on the instrument circuit board (see also “Installing DI-8B modules in DI-718Bx Instruments”...
  • Page 31: Connecting Signals

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Connecting Signals Use the removable screw terminal blocks located on the front of the instrument to connect your analog input signals. Refer to the Screw Terminal Access sticker on the top of the instrument for pinout. Insert the stripped end of a signal lead into the desired terminal directly under the screw.
  • Page 32: Instrument Rear Panel

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Instrument Rear Panel The rear panel of DI-718B instruments provide access to power and interface connections, Ground, and a mode LED. The rear panel of stand-alone data logger models also provide a removable flash memory slot and a control button. DI-718B Rear Panel The Rear panel of your DI-718B Model can vary depending on your model.
  • Page 33: Removable Storage (Sd) Slot (Stand-Alone Models Only)

    (eject) memory card when recording is complete. Please note that some memory cards may not be fast enough for the instrument. SD memory cards are available through the DATAQ web site (www.dataq.com) as are SD card readers (manufacturer varies). .
  • Page 34: Digital I/O And Monitor Out

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Digital I/O and Monitor Out Provides easy access to Digital I/O bits as well as Monitor Out. Use the DI-705 with CABL-7 to access these ports. See “DI-705 (for DI-718Bx models only)” on page 39 for connection and pinout. Power Input Jack Allows you to apply power to the instrument.
  • Page 35: Mode Led Indicator

    Use another card or unlock the current one. One series of blinking Orange before reverting back to Green indicates that the memory card is incompatible for use with the instrument. Use the recommended memory card available through DATAQ Instruments, Inc. See also “Troubleshooting” on page 33. Slow Flashing Record Indicates the instrument is acquiring and recording data to your memory card.
  • Page 37: Operation

    W Acquisition by pressing the Start W button in the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager (see “Dataq Instru- ments Hardware Manager” on page 14). After data is recorded, use W Waveform Browser to review your data.
  • Page 38: Enabling Channels For Di-718Bx Instruments

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Enabling Channels for DI-718Bx Instruments Use the Channel Selection grid to enable and configure channels. Access the channel selection grid by selecting Channels… in the Edit menu (in the SET-UP operating mode of W software).
  • Page 39: Operation For Stand-Alone Models

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Enter the appropriate information in the available text boxes. For example, if using a DI-8B47K-05, the Input is 0ºC to +500ºC and the Output is 0V to +5V. Enter 5 in the Upper Level text box under Volts and 500 in the Upper Level text box under EU (5 volts = 500 degrees C).
  • Page 40: Stand-Alone Data Logger Operation

    30 seconds depending on memory card used. For Ethernet models you may also use the Start Recording to SD Memory command in the DATAQ Instru- ments Hardware Manager. This creates a new file numbered sequentially on the memory card. See also “Start Recording”...
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual Note: To read the data files, SDs MUST be locked before inserting into a card reader. If the SD is not locked, Windows may modify the file system and the SD will be unreadable to your instrument requiring you to reformat the card., some SDs may require you to reformat every time you review the data.
  • Page 42: If Power Down Occurs Unexpectedly While Recording To Sd

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual After viewing data files through a The instrument has a unique file sys- You must reformat the card. To card reader, upon initiating a tem. When the data on the memory prevent further instances of this recording session, the LED blinks card opens in Windows, sometimes error, use the Lock provided on...
  • Page 43 DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-718B and DI-718Bx stand-alone data loggers place 256 equally-spaced event markers into all data files when recording to SD (except when using Remote Controls). This allows easier navigation through larger files. Click on Event Markers in the View menu to access and “jump to” each of these event markers. The Calculate command in the File menu is unavailable in W Waveform Browser for SD.
  • Page 45: Block Diagram

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual 6. Block Diagram DI-718B Models 4.7K Code 4.7K Block Diagram...
  • Page 46: Di-718Bx Models

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-718Bx Models Digital I/O Code (Rear Panel Access) *Stand-alone models only Block Diagram...
  • Page 47: Accessories

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual 7. Accessories DI-705 (for DI-718Bx models only) Plug the DI-705 into CABL-7 and connect CABL-7 to the Digital I/O and Monitor Out port on the rear panel of the DI-718Bx to access the Digital I/O and Monitor Out port (see “DI-718Bx Rear Panel” on page 25 for location). The screw terminals accept 16-22 gauge wire and each is silk-screened with a pin number (below).
  • Page 48: Di-8B30/31 Analog Voltage Input Modules, 3Hz Bandwidth

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B30/31 Analog Voltage Input Modules, 3Hz Bandwidth Each DI-8B30 or DI-8B31 module isolates, filters and amplifies a voltage input signal and provides an analog voltage output. Signal filtering is accomplished with a three-pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 70dB of normal-mode-rejection at 60Hz.
  • Page 49: Di-8B32 Analog Current Input Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B32 Analog Current Input Modules Each DI-8B32 module isolates, filters and amplifies a process current input signal and provides an analog voltage output. Current to voltage conversion is accomplished internal to the module to ensure high accuracy. Signal filtering is accomplished with a three-pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 70dB of normal-mode-rejection at 60Hz.
  • Page 50: Di-8B33 True Rms Input Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B33 True RMS Input Modules Each DI-8B33 True RMS input module provides a single channel of AC input which is converted to its true RMS DC value, filtered, isolated, amplified, and converted to a standard process voltage or current output. The field voltage or current input signal is processed through a pre-amplifier and RMS converter on the field side of the isolation barrier.
  • Page 51: Di-8B34 Linearized 2- Or 3-Wire Rtd Input Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B34 Linearized 2- or 3-Wire RTD Input Modules Each DI-8B34 module isolates, filters, amplifies, and linearizes a single channel of temperature input from an RTD and provides an analog voltage output. RTD excitation is provided from the module using two matched current sources. When using a 3-wire connection, this method allows equal currents to flow through the sensor leads, cancelling the effects of lead resistances.
  • Page 52: Di-8B35 Linearized 4-Wire Rtd Input Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B35 Linearized 4-Wire RTD Input Modules In RTD temperature measurement applications requiring a very high level of accuracy, the DI-8B35 4-Wire RTD input module offers a significant advantage over 3-wire measurement techniques (see block diagram). The DI-8B35 measures only the voltage dropped across the RTD and almost completely ignores the resistance or length of the RTD lead wires.
  • Page 53: Di-8B36 Potentiometer Input Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B36 Potentiometer Input Modules Each DI-8B36 module isolates, filters and amplifies a single channel of potentiometer input and provides an analog voltage output. Excitation for the potentiometer is provided by using two matched current sources. When using a 3-wire connection, this method allows equal currents to flow through the sensor leads, cancelling the effects of lead resistances.
  • Page 54: Di-8B38 Strain Gage Input Modules, Narrow & Wide Bandwidth

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B38 Strain Gage Input Modules, Narrow & Wide Bandwidth Each DI-8B38 module isolates, filters and amplifies a full-bridge strain gage input signal and provides an analog volt- age output. The 8B38 can interface to transducers with a nominal resistance of 100 to 2k. Bridge excitation is provided from the module with a stable 10.00V or 3.33V source.
  • Page 55: Di-8B40/41 Analog Voltage Input Modules, 1Khz Bandwidth

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B40/41 Analog Voltage Input Modules, 1kHz Bandwidth Each DI-8B40 and DI-8B41 module isolates, filters, and amplifies a voltage input signal and provides an analog volt- age output. Signal filtering is accomplished with a multiple pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 70dB of normal-mode-rejection at 60Hz.
  • Page 56: Di-8B42 2-Wire Transmitter Interface Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B42 2-Wire Transmitter Interface Modules Each DI-8B42 module provides power to a current transmitter, then isolates, filters and amplifies the resulting pro- cess current input signal and provides an analog voltage output. Current to voltage conversion is accomplished internal to the module to ensure high accuracy. Signal filtering is accomplished with a three-pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 60dB per decade of normal-mode rejection above 100Hz.
  • Page 57: Di-8B43 Dc Lvdt Input Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B43 DC LVDT Input Modules Each 8B43 module isolates, filters, and amplifies a voltage input signal and provides an analog voltage output. The 8B43 can interface to transducers that will operate on a 10V excitation voltage and up to 20mA of excitation cur- rent.
  • Page 58: Di-8B45 Frequency Input Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B45 Frequency Input Modules Each DI-8B45 module isolates and conditions a frequency input signal and provides an analog voltage output. The frequency input signal can be either a TTL level or zero crossing with as little as ±100mV amplitude. Input cir- cuitry for each signal type has built-in hysteresis to prevent spurious noise from corrupting the module output.
  • Page 59: Di-8B47 Linearized Thermocouple Input Modules

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B47 Linearized Thermocouple Input Modules Each DI-8B47 module isolates, filters, amplifies, and linearizes a single channel of temperature input from a thermo- couple and provides an analog voltage output. Linearization is accomplished using a four breakpoint piece wise linear approximation. The DI-8B47 can interface to industry standard thermocouple type J, K, and T and has an output signal of 0V to +5V.
  • Page 60: Di-8B50/51 Analog Voltage Input Modules, 20Khz Bandwidth

    DI–718B and DI-718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI-8B50/51 Analog Voltage Input Modules, 20kHz Bandwidth Each DI-8B50 and DI-8B51 module isolates, filters, and amplifies a voltage input signal and provides an analog volt- age output. Signal filtering is accomplished with a multiple pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 70dB of normal-mode-rejection at 60Hz.
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