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DATAQ Instruments, Inc.
241 Springside Drive
Akron, Ohio 44333 U.S.A.
Telephone: 330-668-1444
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8-Channel USB Data Acquisition Starter Kit
User's Manual
DI-149
Manual Revision I
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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.
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Page 3: Warranty And Service Policy
DATAQ Instruments, Inc. warrants that this hardware will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 90 days from the date of shipment. DATAQ Instruments' obligations under this warranty shall not arise until the defective material is shipped freight prepaid to 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
2. Specifications ............................3 3. Installation ............................5 Installing W Software and the DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager ......5 Connecting the Instrument to Your Computer .................. 6 DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager ..................6 4. Controls, Indicators, and Connections ..................... 7 Mini-B USB Connection ........................ -
Page 7: Introduction
50uA to bring them down to 0.8V and guarantee a 0. Digital Outputs The DI-149 contains four general purpose digital output lines (30 VDC or peak AC, 500 mA max) for use with third party applications or from a programming language. W does not support these digital outputs. -
Page 8: Win Daq ® Recording And Playback Software
/High Speed Data Acquisition software (extra-cost option) unlocks the sample rate restriction allowing you to record data at the maximum throughput rate of the instrument (10kHz for the DI-149). Waveform Browser playback software (also known as “WWB”) offers an easy way to review and analyze acquired waveforms. -
Page 9: Specifications
DI-149 Hardware Manual 2. Specifications Analog Inputs Number of Channels: Channel Configuration: Differential Voltage Measurement Range: ±10V Full Scale Input impedance: 2 M, differential Isolation: none Overall inaccuracy: ±64mV (at 25°C) Minimum common mode rejection: 40db @ 50-60 Hz and @ 25°C Max input without damage: ±75 V peak continuous;... - Page 10 DI-149 Hardware Manual ADC Characteristics Resolution: Overall: approx. 1 part in 1,024 (10-bit) Above zero: approx. 1 part in 511 Below zero: approx. 1 part in 512 Max. sample throughput rate: 10,000 Hz - 11,000 Hz for 11 enabled channels (8 analog, 3 digital) Min.
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Page 11: Installation
A DATAQ Instruments screwdriver for signal lead connections. 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 12: Connecting The Instrument To Your Computer
Connecting the Instrument to Your Computer DI-149 instruments can be connected to your computer’s USB port using the provided USB cable. No external power is required. Connect one end of the communications cable to the instrument port and the other to your PC’s port. -
Page 13: Controls, Indicators, And Connections
Digital In Channels 1-4 Channels Please note: The SD card slot is not used in the DI-149. Allowing foreign materials to enter the device through the SD card slot may result in damage to the instrument. Mini-B USB Connection Use the supplied USB cable to connect and power the instrument through your computer’s USB port. -
Page 14: Connect Analog Input Channel 1
Signal - Connecting Signal Leads To connect signal leads to the DI-149: Insert the stripped end of a signal lead into the desired terminal directly under the screw. Tighten the pressure flap by rotating the screw clockwise with a small screwdriver. Make sure that the pressure flap tightens only against the signal wire and not the wire insulation. -
Page 15: Digital Inputs
’s real time display immedi- ately reveals the input waveform on your computer’s monitor. Digital Inputs The DI-149 contains 4 general purpose digital inputs that can also be used for specific W functions: Evnt/DI0 is for W Remote Events. This bit inserts an event marker in your data. -
Page 16: Win Daq Remote Events (Evnt/Di0)
Event input. Event markers may also be placed in your data file manually by pressing the push button on the DI-149 Instrument. You must enable Remote Events in W to use the button (use the menu command Options > Remote Events +or Options >... -
Page 17: Win Daq Remote Storage (Rcrd/Di1)
To use a switch closure or TTL signal to begin recording data remotely, connect signal leads to the appropriate Remote Control Record terminals on the DI-149 as shown below. Once the switch closure or TTL signal is connected, activate Remote Storage (Record) through W Acquisition Software. -
Page 18: Win Daq Rate (Rate/Di2)
DI-149 Hardware Manual Record input. Use the menu command Options > Remote Storage 0 to set W to begin recording on high-to- low transitions of the Record input. Analog Inputs (±10 VFS, ±150 V max) Digital Outputs (30 VDC max.) - Page 19 DI-149 Hardware Manual Connect any TTL pulse stream (30 VDC max) to the Rate/DI2 channel on the DI-149. Analog Inputs (±10 VFS, ±150 V max) Digital Outputs (30 VDC max.) Model DI-149 Power Download software Active at dataq.com/149 www.dataq.com Remote Data Acquisition Starter Kit Analog Inputs (±10 VFS, ±150 V max)
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Page 20: Win Daq Counter/Timer (Cnt/Di3)
DI-149 Hardware Manual Check the "Cycles/min" box to display and select frequencies reported in cycles per minute instead of cycles per sec- ond (the measurement interval remains the same). Tachometer measurements in units of RPM (revolutions per min- ute) is just one example that benefits from selecting this option. For example, if the 100 Hz range setting is selected and "Cycles/min"... -
Page 21: General Purpose Digital Inputs
DI-149 Hardware Manual Connect any TTL pulse stream (30 VDC max) to the Cnt/DI3 channel on the DI-149. Analog Inputs (±10 VFS, ±150 V max) Digital Outputs (30 VDC max.) Model DI-149 Power Download software at dataq.com/149 Active www.dataq.com Remote Data Acquisition Starter Kit Analog Inputs (±10 VFS, ±150 V max) -
Page 22: 4-20Ma Current Loop Measurements
DI-149 Hardware Manual Channel 9 records and displays all the digital inputs, even the state of the Rate and Count inputs if those channels are enabled. With Channel 9 selected in the display window click Scaling > Digital Plot to show a digital display and make the data more meaningful on screen. -
Page 23: Led Indicators
You can also associate these values to a physical measurement such as pressure, load, flow, torque, etc. Read the Help files for more information regarding Waveform Calibration. LED Indicators The DI-149 provides three green LEDs for instrument status and notification. Controls, Indicators, and Connections... - Page 24 DI-149 Hardware Manual Power: Indicates power is applied via the USB cable. Active: Indicates the device is in use either by W Acquisition Software or a custom user-developed program. Remote: Indicates when the Event Button is pushed or the Event terminals are connected via a relay contact or digital input.
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Page 25: Di-149 Block Diagram
DI-149 Hardware Manual 5. DI-149 Block Diagram Digital Outputs Typical 4 places 0.001 I Absolute Maximum Ratings Load to Common: 30 V (sink): 0.5 A Load 160K (source): 0.3 mA Load 4.7K Load Common 0.1 I 0.001 I 5HTXLUHG IRU ,QGXFWLYH... -
Page 27: Dimensional Drawing
DI-149 Hardware Manual 6. Dimensional Drawing 1.612" 2.625" 0.750" 4.250" 4.750" 5.500" Dimensional Drawing... - Page 30 DATAQ Instruments, Inc. 241 Springside Drive Akron, Ohio 44333 Telephone: 330-668-1444 Fax: 330-666-5434 Submit a support ticket to: www.dataq.com/ticket Direct Product Links (click on text to jump to page) Data Acquisition | Data Logger | Chart Recorder...
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