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- Page 1 DIG-USB USB Output Module Issue: 15-244 Revision A Standard User Manual www.interfaceforce.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cable Clearance ......................................31 Cable Retention ......................................32 Environmental Approvals ..............................32 CE Approvals ........................................32 Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com · Email: contact@interfaceforce.com · ORDER TOLL-FREE 800.947.5598... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction
DIG-USB Advanced Manual. Please note that your DIG-USB module may have had the advanced features locked and if this is the case then you will only be able to use the features documented in this manual. -
Page 4: Chapter 2 Getting Started
This chapter explains how to connect to a DIG-USB for the first time and how to get it working. Communications Interface Information DIG-USB modules can connect to a PC by plugging into a USB port and do not require an external power supply as they appear as a ‘single unit load’ i.e. they draw <100mA. -
Page 5: Connecting The Module To The Computer
So the next dialog box you will see will be for the USB DSC Port and the steps will be repeated from step 2. Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com ·... -
Page 6: Using The Software
You can now launch the DIG-USB Toolkit software. The DIG-USB (DSCUSB) Toolkit automatically detects the connected DIG-USB modules. If there is only one DIG-USB connected when you launch the DIG-USB (DSCUSB) Toolkit it will be automatically selected and the Information Page will be displayed. -
Page 7: Information Page
Clicking the ‘Net’ button will zero the display. When zeroed the ‘NET’ indicator will be displayed and the button caption will change to ‘Gross’ Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com ·... - Page 8 Clicking the ‘Gross’ button will return the display to the actual value from the module. Note that with an unconnected input you may not see any effect by clicking this button. Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com ·...
- Page 9 If any errors are detected these will be shown under the main display. The following screenshot shows an Integrity error present. The error box will disappear once the error is no longer present. Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com · Email: contact@interfaceforce.com...
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Page 10: Home Page
You can then select a different module or plug in a different module. If you change the connected modules click the ‘Detect’ button to re-list the modules. Then select the required module from the list. Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com ·... -
Page 11: Save And Restore Page
Once saved this file can be selected, after clicking the ‘Restore’ button, and the settings restored to the same module or to another module. Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com ·... -
Page 12: Trend Chart Page
Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com ·... - Page 13 Clear Chart You will be asked to confirm this action and if accepted the chart will be cleared of all data. Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com · Email: contact@interfaceforce.com...
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Page 14: Logging Page
Clicking this button will stop the log. View When a log has just been stopped this button will launch the application associated with CSV files. Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com · Email: contact@interfaceforce.com... - Page 15 If the measurement rate of the module is less than the rate at which you have chosen to log you will be informed with a message as shown below. Either reduce the Log Interval or reduce the Measurement Rate. Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com · Email: contact@interfaceforce.com...
- Page 16 Once the logging starts the actual achieved log rate will be displayed at the bottom of the window. This is useful for diagnostics such as when a heavily burdened PC is slowing the log rate. Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com ·...
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Page 17: Data Rates And Filter Page
Filter Steps = 10 the fractional part of the difference between the new value and the current filtered value will be added to the current filtered value. Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com ·... - Page 18 0.01 x 30 = 0.3 seconds 0.01 x 30 x 5 = 1.5 seconds 99.9% 0.01 x 30 x 7 = 2.1 seconds Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com · Email: contact@interfaceforce.com...
- Page 19 Therefore if the calibration is changed the displayed Filter Level will change to reflect the new engineering units. Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com ·...
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Page 20: Calibration Page
Reset user calibration – Click the ‘Reset’ button to remove any custom calibration you have applied. If the DIG-USB module supports it the date of the last change to calibration settings will be displayed. Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com... -
Page 21: Calibration
Table Calibration This option lets you calibrate direct from the loadcell manufacturers certificate without having to apply weights to the input. Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com · Email: contact@interfaceforce.com... -
Page 22: Simple Unit Conversion
If the Toolkit then recognises the calibrated units (In the example above it is kg) then you can click the box next to ‘Convert Output to Selected Units’ and you will be presented with a list of units that you can automatically convert to. Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com ·... -
Page 23: Shunt Calibration
By recording the change in value after calibration or installation the system can be verified at a later date by noting the change caused by turning on shunt cal again. System Zero Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com · Email: contact@interfaceforce.com... -
Page 24: Limits
You would use this feature to either add custom units to display after your own calibration or to remove the units provided by your supplier or those automatically set after performing a ‘Simple Unit Conversion’. Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com ·... -
Page 25: Advanced Calibration Page
Advanced Calibration page. You must refer to the DIG-USB Advanced Manual for information regarding the Advanced Calibration pages. Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com · Email: contact@interfaceforce.com... -
Page 26: Chapter 3 Installation
Chapter 3 Installation This chapter gives detailed information on integrating the DIG-USB 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 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com... -
Page 27: Temperature Sensor (Optional)
The temperature module is a small double sided PCB with an 8 pin SOIC integrated circuit mounted to it. The dimensions are 10.5 x 7.6 x 2.5mm (0.413 x 0.299 x 0.098”). There are two solder pads for connection to the DIG-USB. -
Page 28: Chapter 4 Specifications
74.5 x 51 x 20mm including connector. 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 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com · Email: contact@interfaceforce.com · ORDER TOLL-FREE 800.947.5598... -
Page 29: 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 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com · Email: contact@interfaceforce.com... -
Page 30: Mounting Holes
Mounting Holes Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com · Email: contact@interfaceforce.com · ORDER TOLL-FREE 800.947.5598... -
Page 31: Din Rail Mounting (Optional Kit)
DIN Rail Mounting (Optional Kit) A DIN rail mounting kit is available for top hat DIN rail EN 50022. Optional part DIG-USB-DIN consists of a pair of screws and two DIN rail clips. Remove the two screws on the rear of the DIG-USB case and replace with the longer screws from the DIG-USB-DIN kit. -
Page 32: Cable Clearance
Cable Clearance These are typical clearances but smaller mouldings or using a tighter cable radius can reduce this. Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com · Email: contact@interfaceforce.com · ORDER TOLL-FREE 800.947.5598... -
Page 33: Cable Retention
Output shall not exceed the sum of uncertainties when subjected to an electric field of 10V/m over the frequency range 80 to 600MHz Interface Inc. · 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA · Phone 480.948.5555 · Fax 480.948.1924 www.interfaceforce.com ·...
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