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Data Acquisition System DAQ-9600 USER MANUAL ISO-9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER...
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Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............5 Safety Symbols ..............5 Safety Guidelines ............... 6 GETTING STARTED ............... 9 Characteristics ..............10 Front Panel Overview ............12 Rear Panel Overview ............16 Status Bar ................18 Set Up ................21 MODULE OVERVIEW ..............
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DAQ-9600 User Manual DIGITAL I/O ................151 Digital I/O Overview ............152 Application: Alarm Output ..........154 Application: External Trigger ..........156 SYSTEM & FIRMWARE .............. 157 View System Info ............... 158 Firmware Update ............... 159 MENU SETTING ................ 161 Configure System ...............
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that you must follow when operating the DAQ-9600 and when keeping it in storage. Read the following before any operation to insure your safety and to keep the DAQ-9600 in the best possible condition. Safety Symbols These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the DAQ-9600.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Safety Guidelines Make sure that the measurement voltage input level General Guideline • does not exceed DC600V/AC400V. CAUTION Do not place any heavy object on the instrument. • Avoid severe impact or rough handling that can lead to •...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Rated impulse withstand voltage Voltage line to neutral derived from nominal Overvoltage Category voltages AC or DC up to and including 1500 1500 2500 1500 2500 4000 1500 2500 4000 6000 2500 4000 6000 8000 1000 4000 6000 8000 12000 1250...
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Cleaning the • Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild Instrument • detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid into the DAQ-9600. Do not use chemicals or cleaners containing harsh •...
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Characteristics The DAQ-9600 data acquisition system stands as a modularized solution to offer notable flexibility and high performance level. At its core, the mainframe boasts 3 module slots, while its foundational testing and measurement capabilities are anchored by an integrated precise 6 digital DMM.
GETTING STARTED Accessories Standard Part number Description Accessories 82xx-xxxxxxxx Safety Instruction Sheet Optional Part number Description Accessories GTL-246 USB Cable, USB 2.0, A-B type, 1200 mm GTL-258 Mini GPIB Cable, approx. 1.9 m GRA-422 Rack Mount Kit (19” 2U) GRA-436 Rack Mount Kit (19”, 2U) for two sets...
DAQ-9600 User Manual Front Panel Overview Home Data Acquisition System Monitor Scan : Long Push Enter Channel Interval Edit Alarm View Module Average Math Auto ON / STBY Menu Lock Local Item Description USB Host Port Power Switch Main Display Function keys (F1 through F6, functions vary per modes) Operation menus keys for measurement Configuration menus keys for parameters...
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GETTING STARTED Connects with USB flash drive for data log storage and screenshot hardcopy. USB Host Port Power On/Standby switch with LED lights Power Switch (green: power on, red: standby). For the power up sequence, see page 22. The 4.3”TFT LCD shows measurement results and Main Display parameters.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual The 9 configuration-related menus keys are well described Configuration below. menus keys Press to enter the Channel setting menu for Channel Key each channel. Refer to the page 60 for details of channel configurations. When inputting parameters values, it acts a direct number key – Press to enter the Interval setting menu for all Interval Key channels.
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GETTING STARTED Press to enter the Average setting menu for each Average Key channel. Refer to the page 146 for details of average configurations. When inputting parameters values, it acts a direct number key – 2. Press to enter the Log setting menu in which Log Key user can store measured data from scan mode or capture screenshot to the USB disk.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Rear Panel Overview LINE RATING Mini GPIB 50/60Hz 50VA MAX. FUSE LINE 100V 120V 250V T0.125A 220V 240V Disconnect power cord and test leads before replacing fuse. For continued fire protection , use specified line fuse. Digital I/O WARNING To avoid shock , remove inputs before opening.
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GETTING STARTED DAQ-9600 provides up to 3 slots Slots for Modules for plug-in modules installation. Installation Refer to page 24 for details of Modules. It accepts a mini GPIB cable for Mini GPIB Port remote control. For GPIB details, see page 204. Accepts the power cord.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Status Bar Identify each icon within the top status bar. Background Status Bar Display Item Description Local/Remote control icon USB-CDC/USB-TMC/LAN/GPIB interface icon Error icon for commands from remote control Locked key icon Alarm triggered icon Monitor mode underway icon Configuration menu identifications Scan mode underway icon Internal memory overflowed icon...
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GETTING STARTED It indicates the unit is under local Local Control control mode. It indicates the unit is under remote Remote Control control. Refer to page 197 for details. It indicates USB - CDC interface is USB - CDC activated. Refer to page 203 for details. It indicates USB - TMC interface is USB - TMC activated.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual It indicates the Scan mode is ongoing. Scan mode Press and hold the Scan key for 1 second to exit and the icon will disappear. Refer to page 55 for details. It indicates the internal memory for scan Internal memory data has reached 100,000 readings.
GETTING STARTED Set Up Horizontal/Tilt/Vertical Applications Home Data Acquisition System Monitor Scan : Long Push Enter Channel Interval Edit Alarm View Module Math Average Auto ON / STBY Menu Lock Local Pull out the handle sideways and rotate it clockwise for the applications below. Tilt Horizontal Place the unit horizontally.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Power Up 1. Ensure the correct line voltage is Steps clearly shown on the fuse socket (240V in the right figure for example). If not, see page 357 to set the proper line voltage and fuse. 2. Connect the power cord to the AC Voltage input.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Modules List Bckground The DAQ-9600 is available for a series of plug-in modules to provide user with measurements, switching as well as control capabilities. Each module owns specific microprocessor, which efficiently shares loading from the processor of mainframe and thus lessens, in order to faster throughput, backplane communications.
MODULE OVERVIEW Module Slot Cover Removing Prior to module installation, follow the steps below for how Background to remove a module slot cover from DAQ-9600 unit. 1. First release inner hook Steps by pressing on curve area from either right or left side on slot cover.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Module Installation Follow the steps below for how to connect wire to a module Background and install it to a slot from the rear panel of DAQ-9600 unit. It is recommended to utilize wire size ranging from 16 gauge to 22 gauge for screw terminals on the module.
MODULE OVERVIEW Module Uninstallation Follow the step below for how to uninstall a module out of Background a slot on rear panel of DAQ-9600 unit. 1. First push inward the Step clip at the rear-left corner of a module followed by pulling module out from a slot on rear panel of DAQ-9600 unit.
DAQ-9600 User Manual DAQ-900 20-Channel Solid-State Multiplexer Partitioned into 2 banks and each bank consists of 10 two- wire Background channels, this module has up to 20 channels, which switch both Hi and Lo inputs, and it offers fully isolated inputs to an external device or to the internal DMM.
MODULE OVERVIEW DAQ-901 20-Channel Armature Multiplexer Partitioned into 2 banks and each bank consists of 10 two- wire Background channels, this module has two additional fused channels to make direct and calibrated AC or DC current measurement with internal DMM. The 22 channels in total, which switch both Hi and Lo inputs, offer fully isolated inputs to an external device or to the internal DMM.
DAQ-9600 User Manual DAQ-903 40-Channel Single-Ended Multiplexer This module is partitioned into 2 banks and each bank consists Background of 20 channels. The all 40 channels, with a common Lo for the module, switch Hi only. This module is suitable for applications of high-density switching which are in demand of, with a common Lo, single-wire inputs.
MODULE OVERVIEW DAQ-904 4 x 8 Two-Wire Matrix Switch Organized in a 8-column by 4-row configuration, this module Background consists of 32 two-wire crosspoints. By connecting columns and rows between multiple modules, it is available to build larger matrices with up to 96 crosspoints within a mainframe. Also, user can utilize this module to connect to multiple instruments to multiple points or to any hybrid of outputs and inputs on DUT simultaneously.
DAQ-9600 User Manual DAQ-909 8-Channel High Voltage Multiplexer Partitioned into 2 banks and each bank consists of 4 two- wire Background channels, this module has two additional fused channels to make direct and calibrated AC or DC current measurement with internal DMM.
MODULE OVERVIEW DAQ-908 20-Channel Actuator/General Purpose Switch This module features 20 independent Single-Pole Double-Throw Background (SPDT) latching relays, also known as Form C relays. Each relay can switch up to 300 V and 1 A, with a maximum switching power of 50 W.
DAQ-9600 User Manual DAQ-907 Multifunction Module The DAQ-907 multifunction module, which consists of up to Background 7 available channels, expands the capabilities of DAQ system by providing majorly three functions described below in a neatly single module, making it ideal for automated testing and versatile signal measurements.
MODULE OVERVIEW The Digital Input/Output function features two Digital non-isolated 8-bit input/output ports, which can be used for Input/Output reading or outputing digital patterns. You can either monitor (DIO) the real-time status of the bits on each port or configure a scan to perform a digital read.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Digital Output: ▪ Each output bit can directly drive up to 10 TTL loads (no more than 1 mA). The port buffer is used to deliver a high output from the internal +5 V supply via a diode, with a drive rating of at least +2.4 V at 1 mA.
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MODULE OVERVIEW The 29-bit Totalizer feature is capable of counting pulses at Totalizer (TOT) a rate of 100 kHz. The totalizer count can be read manually or included in a scan for automatic reading. The pulses on either rising or falling edge of the input signal can be counted by configuring totalizer.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual The DAC Analog Output features two analog output Analog channels (04 and 05) and sensing channels (06 and 07) Output capable of delivering calibrated voltages or currents between (DAC) ± 12 V, with 18-bit resolution. Each channel can function as a programmable voltage or current source for other devices.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Home Mode Press and hold the Home key on the front panel Background for 1 second to enter the Home menu in which several basic settings are displayed. Refer to the diagram below for details. Home Menu Diagram It includes module slot number and module name Module...
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OPERATION MENUS Home Function Keys Selection Alarm ▪ Latch: F1 (AlarmOut) Mode The triggered alarm output is remained unit user key to set up clear the alarm manually. alarm mode relevant settings ▪ Track: The triggered alarm output is automatically cleared when a measured reading is within limits.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Basically, DAQ-9600 is equipped with the internal DMM F3 (DMM) key to function which allows up to 3 modules with several channels enable or disable to measure the connected different DUTs. However, in accord internal DMM with specific applications, user may need to connect with function external DMM for measurement, while preserving the function of multiple modules connectivity with DUTs...
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OPERATION MENUS If user configures channel(s) for strain measurement, Strain F5 (Strain) key Offset is available for calculating strain measurement. to set up Offset value for Strain Press to launch strain channel list where available Select measurement channel(s) set in strain measure are shown for select.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Monitor Mode Press the Monitor key on the front panel to launch Background the monitor function to see real-time measured reading on a select channel. When the Scan mode is activated with Monitor mode simultaneously, the measured reading on a select channel is updated only when the select channel being scanned by a sweep within a scan course.
OPERATION MENUS Display - Number Function Keys in Display – Number Number The screen shows the Number mode for reading F1 (Display) key display. And the maximum digits for number to enter Number display depend on the Digit configuration. display ▪...
DAQ-9600 User Manual Display – Bar Meter Function Keys in Display – Bar Meter The screen shows Bar Meter display in lower F1 (Display) key Meter section along with Number display in top for to enter Bar reading display. And the maximum digits for Meter display Number display depend on the Digit configuration.
OPERATION MENUS Center for Method When Center is selected, it is available to further determine the exact Center value and the Span Scale for the meter bar display. Center: +0.0 Span: +4.000 (+2.000 - -2.000) Scale – Manual - Center Display –...
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DAQ-9600 User Manual L & H for Manual After L and H are set up individually, the vertical upper and lower ranges are corresponding to the set values accordingly. Auto(Once) for Manual After Auto(Once) is pressed, the vertical upper and lower ranges are automatically defined in accord with the latest 400 counts of measurement from the trend chart.
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OPERATION MENUS ▪ Stop&View - Range: Press Stop&View key to stop measurement and view detailed info on the trend chart. Press Range key followed by scrolling Knob key rightward or leftward to move cursors on different sections. Green The total counts of measurements Sect.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual ▪ Stop&View – Cursor 1 & Cursor 2: Press Stop&View key to stop measurement and view the lowest and highest values of each count on the trend chart. Scroll Knob key rightward or leftward to move cursors on different sections. White The total counts of measurements Sect.
OPERATION MENUS Display – Histogram Function Keys in Display – Histogram Histogr The screen shows the Histogram display in lower F1 (Display) key along with Number display in top for reading to enter display. And the maximum digits for Number Histogram display depend on the Digit configuration.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual ▪ Hscale - Auto: The horizontal scale of histogram is symmetric with the set speed of measurement. For example, setting 50/s results in a faster horizontal histogram speed, whilst 1/s leads to a slower horizontal histogram speed. ▪...
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OPERATION MENUS Auto(Once) for Manual After Auto(Once) is pressed, the horizontal left and right scales are automatically defined in accord with the latest bins of measurement from the histogram. High:+0.1274 Low:+0.1267 Scale – Manual - Auto(Once) ▪ Stop&View - Class: Press Stop&View key to stop measurement and view detailed info on the histogram.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual White It indicates the difference in value Sect. between the highest and lowest values. ▪ Start/Restart: After entering the Stop&View, the measured reading in histogram is suspended. Press the Start key to restart reading in histogram.
OPERATION MENUS Scan Mode Press the Scan key on the front panel to initiate the Background scan function. During a scan course, DAQ-9600 scans available channels whose measurement functions are configured previously. Also, the Computer channels (401-420), whose computed formula are configured previously, will be scanned by DAQ-9600 in a scan course as well.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual START The status becomes START after user Scan /STOP presses Scan key. And it turns STOP after Display a scan course is completed or after user presses and holds Scan key for 1 second. Next It indicates the interval actions between Sweep each sweep.
OPERATION MENUS Scan Mode with Monitor Mode simultaneously It is available for user to activate both Scan mode and Monitor Description mode at the same time. When Scan mode is activated with Monitor mode simultaneously, the measured reading on a select channel is updated once only when the select channel is being scanned by a sweep within a scan course.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Channel Menu Press the Channel key on the front panel to enter Background the Channel menu in which various measurements can be selected for each channel from slots modules. Refer to the diagram below for details. Channel Menu Diagram It includes module slot number and module name Module...
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CONFIGURATION MENUS Channel Function Keys Selection Press the F1 key to select a channel. Use either numerical F1 (Channel) key keypad or rotate knob key to confirm selection. Also, it is to select a available directly rotate knob key from Channel display to channel navigate channels.
DAQ-9600 User Manual DCV/ACV Measurement The DC and AC voltage measurements configurations. Description F3 (Measure) key to select ACV or Voltage source and module terminals connection Press the key to enter Range menu and select a target F4 (Range) key to range for ACV and DCV measurements individually.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS By turning On Auto Zero, the most accurate Auto Zero (F1) key measurements is provided, but it requires extra time to to set Auto Zero execute the zero measurement. With autozero On, (DCV only) DAQ-9600 internally measures the offset following each measurement.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Voltage Conversion Table This table shows the relationship between AC and DC Background reading in various waveforms. Waveform Peak to Peak (True RMS) 2.828 1.000 0.000 Sine 1.414 0.435 0.900 Rectified Sine (full wave) 2.000 0.771 0.636 Rectified Sine (half wave) 2.000...
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CONFIGURATION MENUS Crest Factor Table Crest factor is the ratio of the peak signal amplitude to the Background RMS value of the signal. It determines the accuracy of AC measurement. If the crest factor is less than 3.0, voltage measurement will not result in error due to dynamic range limitations at full scale.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Temperature Measurement The temperature measurements configurations. Description Generally, it requires a temperature transducer with the supported probes Thermocouple, Thermistor and Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD). Thermocouple -200°C ~ +1820°C (vary by sensor types) Temperature -200°C ~ +630°C Range Thermistor -80°C ~ +150°C Depending on varied installed modules, some temperature...
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CONFIGURATION MENUS Function Keys in More 2/3 page By turning On Auto Zero, the most accurate Auto Zero (F1) key measurements is provided, but it requires extra time to to set Auto Zero execute the zero measurement. With autozero On, DAQ-9600 internally measures the offset following each measurement.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual In order to authenticate the proper connection of Open Check (F3) thermocouples for measurements, turn on the Open key to set open Check feature. When activated, DAQ-9600 executes a circuit resistance measurement alongside each temperature authentication assessment to detect any open circuits. Should one be identified, the outcome will display as +Overload.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS Reference Junction Temperature (SIM Temperature) When a thermocouple is connected to the DAQ-9600, the Background temperature difference between the thermocouple lead (Thermocouple and the DAQ-9600 input terminal should be taken into only) account and be cancelled out; otherwise an erroneous temperature might be added.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Thermistor 2W/4W Setting TEMP F3 (Measure) key to select TEMP Them2W F4 (Probe) key to select Them2W or Them4W Them4W Therm2W Therm4W Thermistor and module terminals connection Type Range Resolution Parameter -80~150°C 0.001°C Press the key to enter Speed menu and select a target F5 (Speed) key to speed temperature measurements.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS By turning On Auto Zero, the most accurate Auto Zero (F1) key measurements is provided, but it requires extra time to to set Auto Zero execute the zero measurement. With autozero On, DAQ-9600 internally measures the offset following each measurement.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Press the key to enter the next page (More 3/3) of more F6 (More 2/3) key functions configurations for measurement. to enter next function keys page Function Keys in More 3/3 page Selects the low-power resistance measurement, which Power Low (F3) key sources less current resulting in lower power dissipation, to enable...
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CONFIGURATION MENUS Press the key to enter Speed menu and select a target F5 (Speed) key to speed temperature measurements. Also, using the Arrow select speed keys can select speed promptly. Press the key to enter the next page (More 2/3) of more F6 (More 1/3) key functions configurations for measurement.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual -200°C Equation to 0°C range -0°C to 630°C range Enable Use as Ref to make selected channel be used as Use as Ref (F5) key the reference channel for subsequent thermocouple to enable measurements that specify an external reference source. Press the key to enter the next page (More 3/3) of more F6 (More 2/3) key functions configurations for measurement.
CONFIGURATION MENUS Strain Measurement The strain measurements configurations. Generally, a Description body deforms when a force is applied to the body,. The deformation per unit length is the so-called strain. Strain may be either compressive (-) or tensile (+). DAQ-9600 supports two types of strain measurements which are Bridge and Direct resistive methods.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Full Bending Bridge Function Keys in More 2/3 page Half Bending Bridge By turning On Auto Zero, the most accurate Auto Zero (F1) key measurements is provided, but it requires extra time to to set Auto Zero execute the zero measurement.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS Strain bridge conversions require the voltage of the Excitation (F2) key external bridge excitation, for which user can designate a multiplexer channel to measure the excitation voltage or can specify a known fixed voltage value. Fixed (Fix) - The fixed value specified by the excitation voltage will be used for the strain conversion.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Press the key to enter Speed menu and select a target F5 (Speed) key to speed temperature measurements. Also, using the Arrow select speed keys can select speed promptly. Press the key to enter the next page (More 2/3) of more F6 (More 1/3) key functions configurations for measurement.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS Press the key to enter the next page (More 3/3) of more F6 (More 2/3) key functions configurations for measurement. to enter next function keys page Function Keys in More 3/3 page User specifies a Poisson ratio, which is defined as the PoisRatio(F1) key negative ratio of the strain in the transverse direction to the strain in the longitudinal direction, of the strain gage.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Full Bending Poisson Bridge Setting STRAIN F3 (Measure) key to select STRAIN Full Bending Poisson Bridge Bridge source and module terminals connection Press the key to enter Range menu and select a target F4 (Range) key to range for strain measurement.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS Press the key to enter the Config menu followed by Config (F3) key to selecting Full. specify Full Press the key to enter the Type menu followed by Type (F4) key to selecting BendPois for type, which is a combination ratio select BendPois of Bending and Poisson.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual User defines a delay time to be inserted between the Delay (F5) key to actual measurement on each channel from a scan course. select a delay time Quarter Bridge Setting STRAIN F3 (Measure) key to select STRAIN Quarter Bridge Bridge source and module terminals...
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CONFIGURATION MENUS Press the key to enter the Sense menu followed by Sense (F2) key to selecting Bridge for sense. select Bridge Press the key to enter the Config menu followed by Config (F3) key to selecting Quarter. specify Quarter Gage factor indicates the ratio of fractional change in GageFactor (F5) resistance to, along the axis of the gage, the fractional...
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DAQ-9600 User Manual 2W & 4W Direct Setting STRAIN F3 (Measure) key to select STRAIN 2W Direct 4W Direct Direct source and module terminals connection Under the either 2W or 4W Direct setting, the Range is F4 (Range) key is fixed in Fix 1 by default.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS By turning On Auto Zero, the most accurate Auto Zero (F1) key measurements is provided, but it requires extra time to to set Auto Zero execute the zero measurement. With autozero On, DAQ-9600 internally measures the offset following each measurement.
DAQ-9600 User Manual 2-Wire & 4-Wire Resistance Measurement The resistance measurements configurations. Generally, Description the 2-Wire resistance indicates using the standard Input HI-LO terminals and it is recommended for measuring resistances larger than 1kΩ. And 4-Wire resistance indicates compensating the test lead effect using the 4W compensation terminals, in addition to the standard Input HI-LO terminals.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS 100kΩ 100mΩ 119.9999kΩ 1MΩ 1Ω 1.199999MΩ 10MΩ 10Ω 11.99999MΩ 100MΩ 100Ω 119.9999MΩ 1GΩ XXXX Press the key to enter Speed menu and select a target F5 (Speed) key to speed temperature measurements. Also, using the Arrow select speed keys can select speed promptly.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Frequency/Period Measurement The frequency/period measurements configurations. Description FREQ F3 (Measure) key to select either Frequency or Period PERIOD Input source and module terminals connection Press the key to enter Range menu and select a target F4 (Range) key to range for Frequency/Period measurements individually.
CONFIGURATION MENUS Diode Measurement The diode measurement configurations. Description DIODE F3 (Measure) key to select Diode Diode source and module terminals connection The Range selection is fixed in 5V for Diode F4 (Range) key is measurement. fixed in 5V Press the key to enter Speed menu and select a target F5 (Speed) key to speed for Diode measurement.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Capacitance Measurement The capacitance measurement configurations. Description F3 (Measure) key to select capacitance Capacitance source and module terminals connection Press the key to enter Range menu and select a target F4 (Range) key to range for capacitance measurement. The Auto indicates a specify range range, which is based on the source input, is selected automatically.
CONFIGURATION MENUS DCI/ACI Measurement The DCI and ACI current measurements configurations. Description Both DC and AC current measurements are available on Note the channels 21 and 22 of DAQ901module only. F3 (Measure) key to select either ACI or DCI Current sources and module terminals connection...
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DAQ-9600 User Manual By turning On Auto Zero, the most accurate Auto Zero (F1) key measurements is provided, but it requires extra time to to set Auto Zero execute the zero measurement. With autozero On, (DCI only) DAQ-9600 internally measures the offset following each measurement.
CONFIGURATION MENUS Scan 2-Wire & 4-Wire Connection The 2-wire and 4-wire connections are available for Description diversified measurements connected with external DMM unit when internal DMM function is disabled. In accord with varied measurements for different DUTs, select and physically wire the applicable 2W or 4W connections. Only when DMM function is deactivated can both “Scan Note 2W”...
DAQ-9600 User Manual Configurations of DAQ-907 Multifunction Module Digital Input/Output (DIO) Press the Channel key on front panel to enter the Configure the Channel menu followed by selecting the DIO channel DIO Channels 01 and channel 02 (e.g., 201 & 202 in the figure below). Press the F3 (In Scan) key to designate if the select channel is included in (On) or excluded from (Off) the scan list.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS IO Mode – Digital Output When Output Direction (OUT) is selected, press the F6 (More 1/2) key to forward to the next page where the F1 (Base) key contains 3 options (Hex, Binary and Decimal) for number base, and the F2 (Pattern) key allows user to define each output pattern in accord with the select number base.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Totalizer (TOT) Press the Channel key on front panel to enter the Configure the Channel menu followed by selecting the Totalizer Totalizer channel 03 (e.g., 203 in the figure below). Channels Press the F3 (In Scan) key to designate if the select channel is included in (On) or excluded from (Off) the scan list.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS Press the F5 (Read) key to fetch the latest count of totalizer. Please note that since number of count(s) doesn’t refresh on the display automatically, pressing the Read key to read count once each time. Read key Press the F6 (More 1/2) key to forward to the next page where the F2 (ReadReset) key allows user to turn On or Off automatic reset on totalizer count, and the F3 (Edge) key allows user to specify whether the...
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Analog Output (DAC) Press the Channel key on front panel to enter the Configure the Channel menu followed by selecting the DAC output DAC Output channel 04 and 05 (e.g., 204 & 205 in the figure below). Channels Press the F3 (In Scan) key to designate if the select channel is included in (On) or excluded from (Off)
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CONFIGURATION MENUS When the Lock On is enabled, the function of F4 (Source) key will be hidden and thus invisible to user. Note Press the F6 (More 1/2) key to forward to the next page where the F1 (Output) key allows user to specify a value for either voltage or current output.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Press the Channel key on front panel to enter the Configure the Channel menu followed by selecting the DAC sense DAC Sense channel 06 and 07 (e.g., 206 & 207 in the figure below). Channels Press the F3 (In Scan) key to designate if the select channel is included in (On) or excluded from (Off) the scan list.
CONFIGURATION MENUS DMM Off for External Device Essentially, DAQ-9600 is equipped with internal DMM Introduction function that allows up to three multi-channel modules installed to measure various connected DUTs. However, depending on specific applications, user may need to, for instance, connect an external DMM for measurement while still maintaining the DAQ-9600's capability to connect multi-channel modules to several DUTs simultaneously.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Scan 4-Wire w/t External DMM When Internal DMM Off Scan 2-Wire w/t External DMM When Internal DMM Off...
CONFIGURATION MENUS Switch Mode for Channels The Switch mode from multiplexer modules empowers user Background to open and close channels individually. We will introduce how to turn on and configure channels to the Switch mode in details. Switch mode is available on the multiplexer DAQ900, Note DAQ901 and DAQ903 modules only.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual 4. Press the Channel key from the front panel. It is seen that the Measure is OFF for the channel 101 and the Switch key and JoinBank key are available for On or Off by user. ▪ Switch: To enable or disable switch for each channel.
CONFIGURATION MENUS Computer Channels Computer channels (401 – 420) can execute various Background mathematical operations from readings of measurement channels or other computer channels. ▪ To execute mathematical operations in computer Note channels, it is required to set up measurement channels beforehand.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Basic Math An example of mathematical operation A + B on the Description channel 401 will be illustrated below. 1. From the example below in the Channel menu, the Steps Computer (F3) key is turned On and the Formula (F4) key is configured A + B.
CONFIGURATION MENUS Statistics An example of mathematical operation AVF(List) on the Description channel 401 will be illustrated below. 1. From the example below in the Channel menu, the Steps Computer (F3) key is turned On and the Formula (F4) key is configured AVG(List).
DAQ-9600 User Manual Polynomial 5TH An example of mathematical operation on the 5TH(A) Description channel 401 will be illustrated below. 1. From the example below in the Channel menu, the Steps Computer (F3) key is turned On and the Formula (F4) key is configured 5TH(A).
CONFIGURATION MENUS Interval Menu Press the Interval key on the front panel to enter Background the Interval menu to configure the method to start each sweep and a total number of sweeps for a scan course. The screen layout of Interval menu is almost identical to that of Home screen and is only different in the function keys.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Manual It indicates a manual trigger. When selecting this method, user needs to press the Scan key on the front panel to start each sweep for a scan course. During a scan course, each sweep only starts when user presses the Scan key.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS It indicates a sweep starts when an alarm is detected Alarm from the set channel. Press the On Alarm (F2) key to specify which alarm (1-4) is used to report on the select channel. During a scan course, each sweep only starts when an designated Alarm is detected Next sweep waits until set Alarm detected When Time of TrigSource is selected, press the key to specify a...
DAQ-9600 User Manual Edit Menu Press the Edit key on the front panel to enter the Background Edit menu in which user is able to copy measurement functions, alarm settings and so on from channels to channels with ease. Edit Menu Diagram The channels selected as source are displayed in Source...
CONFIGURATION MENUS Copy Channels Channel(s) copying can be performed in various ways: Description one-to-one, one-to-many and many-to-many. In this chapter an example of many-to-many channels copying is illustrated. 1. Press the Edit key on the front panel to enter the Edit menu Steps followed by pressing the Source CH (F1) key to edit the Source Channel Select list.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual 4. Use knob key to navigate channels followed by pressing Select or SelectAll to select destination channels. Press Cancel or ClearAll to deselect channels. Press OK to confirm selection. Press Exit to leave the page without saving the selection. Those selected as source channels previously will not displayed here within the Dest.
CONFIGURATION MENUS Alarm Menu Press the Alarm key on the front panel to enter the Background Alarm menu to configure the conditions of triggered alarm for select channels. The screen layout of Alarm menu is almost identical to that of Channel menu and is only different in the function keys.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Alarm Configuration This section demonstrates how to configure alarm conditions Description for each selected channels. 1. Press the Alarm key on the front panel to enter the Alarm menu Steps and use the knob key to navigate channels to select a target one (channel 201 for example below).
CONFIGURATION MENUS 5. Press the Scan key on the front panel to initiate a scan course. When the set alarm occurs for select channel during a scan course, the alarm status will be shown clearly as the following example. 6. Also, the alarm details will be saved in the memory when the set alarm occurs for select channel during a scan course.
DAQ-9600 User Manual View Menu Press the View key on the front panel to enter the Background View menu where several relevant info after scanned measurement including Data, Alarm, Error and Relay Cycle are displayed for user to have better understanding of measured info by a scan course.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS 3. The list mode displays Date, Time, Channel, Channel Label (naming by user) and reading of each measured data from a scan course. Statistics Display 1. Press the View (F1) key followed by pressing the Data (F1) Steps key.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual 3. The statistics mode displays Channel, Minimum, Maximum, Pk-Pk (Peak-to-Peak), Average and STDEV (Standard Deviation) of readings data from a scan course. 4. Press the Mode (F3) key to toggle between STAT (Statistics) and TIM (Time Stamp) displays. The TIM mode displays the Date &...
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CONFIGURATION MENUS 2. When the “CH” is selected for ViewMode (F3) key, scroll the knob key to navigate through channels. 3. When the “GRH” is selected for ViewMode (F3) key, scroll the knob key to navigate through scanned counts. If pressing knob key, the maximum counts moving by scrolling knob key per time will be changed.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual ▪ VScale - Manual: It allows the vertical scale of trend chart to be customized in the following 2 ways. L & H for Manual After L and H are set up individually, the vertical upper and lower ranges are corresponding to the set values accordingly.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS ▪ KnobMode - Range: It allows user to view detailed info on the trend chart. (KnobMode) Press Range key followed by scrolling knob key rightward key to view in or leftward to move cursors on different sections. details Green The total counts of scanned measurements.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual ▪ KnobMode – Cursor 1 & Cursor 2: It allows user to view the lowest and highest readings of each count on the trend chart. Press the Cursor1 (F2) or Cursor2 (F3) key followed by scrolling knob key rightward or leftward to move cursors on different sections.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS Histogram Display 1. Press the View (F1) key followed by pressing the Data (F1) Steps key. And then press the Display (F2) key followed by selecting the Histogram (F4) key to enter the page of scanned data in Histogram display. 2.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Alarm View This section introduces view menu for Alarms. Only when Description alarm setting is configured beforehand for select channel, the alarm list will display details of channel, limit, reading and time stamp of the latest 40 alarms. Refer to page 115 for details of how to configure alarms.
CONFIGURATION MENUS Error View This section introduces view menu for Errors. The Error list Description displays Code and String of the latest 20 errors. After user reads the Error list here, the ERR icon on the top status bar will be erased and the whole Error list will be cleared. 1.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Relay Cycle View This section introduces view menu for Relay Cycle of each Description channel from the installed module. It empowers user to track if any relay failures or to figure out requirements of maintenance. 1. Press the View (F1) key followed by pressing the RelayCycle Steps (F4) key.
CONFIGURATION MENUS Module Menu Press the Module key on the front panel to enter the Background Module menu where user can view circuit diagrams of installed modules, check both scan and switch status of channels from installed modules and proceed to firmware update for installed modules. 1.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual 3. If any channel is set Switch mode, press the Status (F2) key to select SW followed by pressing the Card Reset (F3) key to reset the select module. All channels on the module will be opened. Refer to page 101 for details of Switch mode. 4.
CONFIGURATION MENUS Math Menu Press the Math key on the front panel to enter the Background Math menu. Math measurement runs 5 types of mathematical equations, dB, dBm, MX+B, 1/X and Percent, based on the measurement results of each channel. Equation Description Math...
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Press the key to show the MathDisp menu for 4 different F2 (MathDisp) displays. See the following descriptions for details. key to select display modes Only when Alarm configuration is enabled can the “Alarm” and “ALR+STAT” of Math Display are available to activate. Note Description The STAT page in MathDisp allows user to Show STAT Result...
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CONFIGURATION MENUS Description The Alarm page in MathDisp allows user to Show Alarm track if measured data exceeds the set High Result and Low limits, individually. Values Low Limit Indicates the set low limit of channel High Limit Indicates the set high limit of channel Low Fail Indicates the numbers of low limit exceeding...
DAQ-9600 User Manual dB Measurement dBm – dBmref Math Equation F1 (Function) key to select dB equation Press the key to enter the menu to change the reference F3 (REF Ω) key to resistance, which indicates reference resistance simulating an select reference output load.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS Only when Alarm configuration is enabled can the “Alarm” and “ALR+STAT” of Math Display are available to activate. Note Description The STAT page in MathDisp allows user to Show STAT Result make statistical calculations for measurements including Minimum, Maximum, Average Peak-Peak, Standard Deviation and Count.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Description The Alarm page in MathDisp allows user to Show Alarm track if measured data exceeds the set High Result and Low limits, individually. Values Low Limit Indicates the set low limit of channel High Limit Indicates the set high limit of channel Low Fail Indicates the numbers of low limit exceeding...
CONFIGURATION MENUS MX+B Measurement Multiplies the reading (X) by the factor (M) and Math Equation adds/subtracts offset (B). MX+B F1 (Function) key to select MX+B equation Press the key to enter the menu to configure a M (Gain) F3 (M Value) key value for MX+B equation.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Maximum Indicates the maximum value Average Indicates the average value Peak-Peak Indicates the peak to peak value STDEV Indicates the standard deviation value Count Indicates the latest counts of MX+B Description The Math page in MathDisp allows user to view Show Math mathematical calculations for several parameters.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS Description The ALR+STAT page in MathDisp allows Show user to view information from both STAT and ALR+STAT Result Alarm pages simultaneously. Values Left Sec. The numbers of High and Low limits exceeding are shown individually. Right Sec. The values, which based on MX+B calculation, identical to STAT page are well displayed.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Press the key to show the Decimal Point menu to configure F5 (Decimal PT) either Auto or Range mode for Monitor display. Auto means key to configure that the unit of measured reading fluctuates with the actual measured condition, whilst Range indicates that the unit of measured reading is fixed in accord with the set range setting.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS Description The STAT page in MathDisp allows user to Show STAT Result make statistical calculations for measurements including Minimum, Maximum, Average Peak-Peak, Standard Deviation and Count. Values +0.141745 k Indicates the 1/X calculation Minimum Indicates the minimum value Maximum Indicates the maximum value Average...
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Description The Alarm page in MathDisp allows user to Show Alarm track if measured data exceeds the set High Result and Low limits, individually. Values Low Limit Indicates the set low limit of channel High Limit Indicates the set high limit of channel Low Fail Indicates the numbers of low limit exceeding...
CONFIGURATION MENUS Percent Measurement Math (ReadingX – Reference) x 100% Equation Reference Percent F1 (Function) key to select Percent equation Press the key to enter the menu to configure a Reference F3 (REF %) key to value for Percent equation. set the Reference value Press the key to instantly perform an reference measurement...
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DAQ-9600 User Manual STDEV Indicates the standard deviation value Count Indicates the latest counts of Percent Description The Math page in MathDisp allows user to view Show Math mathematical calculations for several parameters. Result Values -0.199167 k Indicates the Percent calculation Measure Indicates the originally measured Voltage value...
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CONFIGURATION MENUS Description The ALR+STAT page in MathDisp allows Show user to view information from both STAT and ALR+STAT Result Alarm pages simultaneously. Values Left Sec. The numbers of High and Low limits exceeding are shown individually. Right Sec. The values, which based on Percent measurement, identical to STAT page are well displayed.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Average Menu Press the Average key on the front panel to enter Background the Average menu. The digital average function averages a specified number of input signal samples to generate one reading. The following diagram demonstrates the method of Average using 4 samples per reading.
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CONFIGURATION MENUS Press the key to enter the Average Window Method menu. F3 (WinMethod) Average window defines the threshold for when the digital key to select average data is updated again. When the data falls in the Average Window range between TH and TL, the Average keeps processing. Method When the data falls out of the range between TH and TL, the Average will restart.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Log Menu Press the Log key on the front panel to enter the Background Log menu, which allows user to perform Capture function, which captures screenshot of hardcopy, or to operate ScanData, which saves data log of scanned readings into installed USB disk.
CONFIGURATION MENUS Scan Data 1. Press the Log PARA (F1) key to select ScanData. Steps 2. Press the Logging (F2) key to activate if scanned readings data will be saved into the inserted USB disk automatically. Selecting “Off ” will not automatically save data into the USB disk and instead require manual operation for saving data.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual 5. Press the SaveRead (F6) key to perform data log of scanned readings saving into installed USB disk manually.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Digital I/O Overview The Digital I/O port contains 1 pin for External Trigger Input Background and 4 pins for Alarm Output. When external trigger pulse is received by the external trigger input pin, the designated channel will be triggered accordingly. In terms of the 4 alarm output pins, anyone of the 4 pins can be assigned to anyone of the input channels to trigger external LED light, Relay control or send a TTL-compatible pulse to...
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DIGITAL I/O Pin 1-4 are Output TTL-compatible pins, Pin1-4 which are selectable for TTL logic Hi or Lo alarm outputs. Pins output wiring diagram EOM (End Of Measurement) signal Output. Pin5 Activates when compare measurement is over. It is also available in other measurements. pulse width timing...
DAQ-9600 User Manual Application: Alarm Output The alarm output pins of Digital I/O port located on the rear Background panel, which send a TTL-compatible alarm output, can trigger the connected external alarm devices like sirens and LED lights. Anyone of the 4 alarm output pins can be assigned to anyone of the input channels to trigger external devices or send a TTL-compatible pulse to control system.
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DIGITAL I/O Press the Alarm (F1) key to select an alarm limit(s) mode for the select channel. ▪ OFF Alarm condition is disabled for select channel. ▪ High+ Both High and Low limits of Alarm condition are activated. ▪ High High limit of Alarm condition is activated.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Application: External Trigger The external trigger uses the digital I/O pin for manual Background triggering of the DAQ-9600. To trigger the DAQ-9600 a pulse of ≥10μs is required. Connect the external trigger signal to the specific pins of Signal Digital I/O port located on the rear panel.
DAQ-9600 User Manual View System Info View system information including Vendor, Model Name, Background Serial Number, Master Firmware and Slave Firmware. 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Security&Info –...
SYSTEM & FIRMWARE Firmware Update This section is for updating the latest firmware. Background 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Cali&Update - Firmware field. 2.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Prior to update, please rename the Note downloaded firmware files as below: ✓ Master file: M_IMAGE.bin ✓ Slave file: S_IMAGE.bin 1. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key first, the qualified firmware version will show then. Note: If flash drive has no update files, it will show as the figure below.
MENU SETTING ENU SETTING Configure System ..............162 Beep Setting ..............162 Key Sound Setting .............. 163 Date Setting ............... 164 Time Setting ..............165 TimeSync Setting ..............166 Save and Load Parameters ..........167 Copy Parameters To USB ............. 172 Copy Parameters From USB ..........
DAQ-9600 User Manual Configure System Beep Setting Enable or Disable Beep Sound. Background 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. 2. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the ON option.
MENU SETTING Key Sound Setting Enable or Disable Key Sound. Background 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And then press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Key Sound field. 2.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Date Setting Manually adjust date for system or automatically set date Background via TimeSync setting. 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Date/Time - Date field.
MENU SETTING Time Setting Manually adjust time for system or automatically set time Background via TimeSync setting. 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Date/Time - Time field.
DAQ-9600 User Manual TimeSync Setting TimeSync is only available when connecting to internet Background with appropriate network setting. 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Date/Time - TimeSync field.
MENU SETTING Synchronize Now Retrieve the currently standard time from the remote sever. Synchronize Time Define an interval to retrieve the currently standard time from the remote sever. 7 Days / 14 Days / 30 Days Set the time zone Set UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) hour / minute...
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Save Parameter Save&Load Select a 1. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob Group key to open the dropdown menu. 2. Scroll the Knob key or pressing +/- keys followed by pressing the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the group selection.
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MENU SETTING 4. Press the F2 (Backspace) key to clear default words. 5. Use the Left/Right and +/- keys or scroll the Knob key to move the cursor to desired word followed by pressing the F5 (Input) key or Knob key to input the word.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Select a 1. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob Group key to open the dropdown menu. 2. Scroll the Knob key or press +/- keys followed by pressing the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the group selection.
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MENU SETTING 5. Scroll the Knob key or press +/- keys followed by pressing the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the action selection. 6. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the action selection. Parameter None: no recall action Power On: recall at next power up...
DAQ-9600 User Manual Copy Parameters To USB This section introduces how to copy the parameters of Background DAQ-9600 to the connected USB disk. 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Copy To USB field.
MENU SETTING 4. Press the F4 (OK) key to confirm the parameters name and copy it to the connected USB disk. 5. The prompt message pops up and indicates the file of parameters is saved to the connected USB completely. Copy Parameters From USB This section introduces how to recall the saved parameters Background...
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DAQ-9600 User Manual 3. Use the +/- keys or scroll the Knob key to move among parameters files within the list. 4. Press the F4 (OK) key to confirm the selection followed by entering the Parameter Load Option page. 5. Scroll the Knob key to move between System and Scan Parameters followed by pressing Knob key to select/unselect...
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MENU SETTING 6. The prompt message indicates the selected parameters is loaded from the connected USB disk to DAQ-9600.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Calibration Setting This section mainly provides several calibrations for Background frequency, DC gain and DMM. Note that only the certified technician can operate the calibration procedure. Refer to the qualified personnel for more details when necessary. 1. Press the Menu key, the System Steps configuration menu appears.
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MENU SETTING Frequency Enable or disable frequency compensation Frequency Compensate (the value indicates the compensation Calibration (1.005000) coefficient; default: Factory calibration value) Check the box to enable: Frequency = Original Frequency x Compensate Coefficient Uncheck the box to disable: Frequency = Original Frequency Input 1.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Firmware Update This section is for updating the latest firmware. Background 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Cali&Update - Firmware field. 2.
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MENU SETTING 1. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key first, the qualified firmware version will show then. Note: If flash drive has no update files, it will show as the figure below. 2. Press the NEXT key or scroll Knob key to move to the Update followed by pressing the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to Start update.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Security Setting This section is to change the password and enable or Background disable Lan password. 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Security&Info –...
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MENU SETTING 4. Press the F4 (OK) key or Knob key to enter the Security page. Enable or disable password Security Lan Password Enable requirement for Lan web and telnet Control. Check / Uncheck Enter the old password Old Password Enter the new password New Password Enter the new password again...
DAQ-9600 User Manual View System Info View system information including Vendor, Model Name, Background Serial Number, Master Firmware and Slave Firmware. 1. Press the Menu key, the System Step configuration menu appears. And press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Security&Info –...
MENU SETTING Configure Display Brightness Setting Backlight brightness adjustment Background 1. Press the Menu key followed by Step pressing the Page Down key repeatedly until the Display configuration menu appears. 2. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define digit.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Auto Off Setting Enable or disable automatic brightness adjustment Background 1. Press the Menu key followed by Step pressing the Page Down key repeatedly until the Display configuration menu appears. 2. Press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the BackLight - AutoOff field.
MENU SETTING 4. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the ON option for AutoOff. Auto Off Time Setting Set the duration before automatic brightness adjustment. Background When the machine has been idle for the set duration, the screen will change to automatic brightness adjustment.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual 3. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define minutes. Also, you can press Number keys to directly input a specific minutes. 4. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the input minutes for Auto Off Time.
MENU SETTING 1ST Color Setting Set the theme color of 1ST display Background 1. Press the Menu key followed by Step pressing the Page Down key repeatedly until the Display configuration menu appears. 2. Press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Font Color –...
DAQ-9600 User Manual 4. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the selected color. The following figure demonstrates the Display result defined yellow color for 1ST display. Math Color Setting Set the theme color of Math functions Background 1.
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MENU SETTING 2. Press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Font Color – Math Color field. 3. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to select desired color for Math display.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Display Mode Setting Enable or disable if time info or user-defined text is shown Background in the 1ST display only when MathDisp is off. 1. Press the Menu key followed by Step pressing the Page Down key repeatedly until the Display configuration menu appears.
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MENU SETTING Time display 1. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to select the Time option. 2. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the Time option.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Additional lnfo Setting Enable or disable the additional information display. Background 1. Press the Menu key followed by Step pressing the Page Down key repeatedly until the Display configuration menu appears. 2. Press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Other Option –...
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MENU SETTING Take the Strain measurement with MX+B calculation for Display result example as the figure below, we can clearly recognize the colors with info as follows. • Offset Value Info is outlined by blue frame. • Auto Zero Info is outlined by white frame. •...
DAQ-9600 User Manual Language Setting Select language for user interface display. Background 1. Press the Menu key followed by Step pressing the Page Down key repeatedly until the Display configuration menu appears. 2. Press the NEXT key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Other Option –...
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MENU SETTING English 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese) Options 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese)
DAQ-9600 User Manual EMOTE CONTROL LINE RATING Mini GPIB 50/60Hz 50VA MAX. FUSE LINE 100V 250V 120V T0.125A 220V 240V Disconnect power cord and test leads before replacing fuse. For continued fire protection , use specified line fuse. Digital I/O WARNING To avoid shock , remove inputs before opening.
REMOTE CONTROL Configure Interface Return to Local Control Mode When the unit is in remote control mode, the RMT icon Background above the main display can be seen. When this icon is not displayed, it indicates that the unit is in local control mode. In order to switch back to the Local control mode (front panel operation), press the Shift key.
DAQ-9600 User Manual 3. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the desired SCPI ID Identity option. 4. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the desired SCPI ID Identity option Configure USB Interface Front panel, Type A, host...
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REMOTE CONTROL 2. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the USB option. 3. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to select the USB option. 4.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual 5. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the desired USB Protocol option. 6. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the USB Protocol option.
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REMOTE CONTROL 9. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the selected option of EndOfLine field. 10. Press the F4 (NEXT) key repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Separation field. 11. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the desired option...
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DAQ-9600 User Manual 12. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the selected option of Separation field. 13. Connect the USB cable to the rear panel terminal (upper port).
REMOTE CONTROL Set the USB Protocol The USB device port on the rear panel is used for remote Description control. The USB port can be configured as either a TMC or CDC interface. Before the DAQ-9600 can be used for remote control utilizing the CDC or TMC USB class, install the appropriate CDC or TMC USB driver included on the User Manual CD.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Configure GPIB Interface 24 Pin female GPIB port GPIB Configuration Connector 0-30(default 15) Address 1. Press the Menu key, and then Step the Page Down key repeatedly until the Interface configuration menu appears. 2. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the GPIB option.
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REMOTE CONTROL 5. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define GPIB Address. Also, you can press Number keys to directly input a specific digit. 6. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the input digit for GPIB Address.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual 7. Connect the GPIB cable to the mini GPIB port from the rear panel of DAQ-9600. Pin Signal Pin Signal GPIB Pin Assignment Data I/O 1 Data I/O 2 14 Data I/O 6 Data I/O 3 15 Data I/O 7 Data I/O 4 16 Data I/O 8 17 REN...
REMOTE CONTROL Activate Ethernet Interface Speed 10BaseT/100BaseTx Overview 1. Press the Menu key, and then Ethernet(LAN) the Page Down key repeatedly port activation until the Interface configuration menu appears. 2. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to land on the LAN option.
DAQ-9600 User Manual LAN Connect Delay Time User is able to set a delay time in second(s) for LAN Background connection when booting up the DAQ-9600. 1. Press the Menu key, and then LAN Connect the Page Down key repeatedly Delay Setting until the Interface configuration menu appears.
REMOTE CONTROL 3. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to set LAN Connect Delay Time. Also, you can press Number keys to directly input a specific digit. 4. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the LAN Connect Delay Time.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Configure Ethernet Interface to DHCP The DAQ-9600 supports DHCP to have an IP address Background and other configuration parameters automatically assigned by a DHCP server. 1. Press the Menu key, and then DHCP the Page Down key repeatedly Configuration until the Lan Setup configuration menu appears.
REMOTE CONTROL Configure Ethernet IP The DAQ-9600 supports manually setting of IP addresses, Background including the subnet mask, gateway, DNS1 and DNS2. The IP Address Setup can only be edited if DHCP is off. NOTE 1. Press the Menu key, and then IP Address the Page Down key repeatedly Configuration...
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DAQ-9600 User Manual 3. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define IP Address. Also, you can press Number keys to directly input a specific digit. 4. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the input digit for IP1 Address.
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REMOTE CONTROL 7. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define Subnet. Also, you can press Number keys to directly input a specific digit. 8. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the input digit for S1.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual 11. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define Gateway. Also, you can press Number keys to directly input a specific digit. 12. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the input digit for G1.
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REMOTE CONTROL 15. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define DNS1. Also, you can press Number keys to directly input a specific digit. 16. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the input digit for D11.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual 19. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define DNS2. Also, you can press Number keys to directly input a specific digit. 20. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the input digit for D21.
REMOTE CONTROL Configure Protocol The DAQ-9600 supports 3 Ethernet protocol to used, Background including the Web browser, Telnet and TCP. 1. Press the Menu key, and then the Page Down key repeatedly Configuration until the Lan Setup configuration menu appears. 2.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual 4. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the Web ON option. 5. Press the F4 (NEXT) key Telnet repeatedly or scroll the Knob Configuration key to move to the Protocol – Telnet field. 6.
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REMOTE CONTROL 7. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the Telnet ON option. 8. Press the F4 (NEXT) key Telnet Port repeatedly or scroll the Knob Configuration key to move to the Protocol – Telnet Port field. 9.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual 10. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key to confirm the input digit for Telnet Port. Telnet Port 1024~65535 (Default = 5024) 11. Press the F4 (NEXT) key Telnet ECHO repeatedly or scroll the Knob Configuration key to move to the Protocol –...
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REMOTE CONTROL 13. Press the F5 (Enter) key or Knob key again to confirm the Telnet ECHO ON option. 14. Press the F4 (NEXT) key TCP Configuration repeatedly or scroll the Knob key to move to the Protocol - TCP field. 15.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual 18. Use the Left/Right keys to move the cursor followed by scrolling Knob key or pressing +/- keys to define TCP Port. Also, you can press Number keys to directly input a specific digit. TCP Port 1024~65535 (Default = 5025) 19.
REMOTE CONTROL Remote Terminal Session (Telnet / TCP) A terminal application can be used to remotely control Background the DAQ-9600 via the Telnet or TCP protocol. Operation 1. Establish a connection via the Ethernet port. 2. Open a terminal program such as Hyper Terminal and enter the IP address and port number of the DAQ-9600.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Web Control Interface The web control interface is accessible with the standard Ethernet port. The web control interface allows remote access over LAN using a Java-enabled web browser (Java only applicable to Internet Explorer). The web control interface allows a web browser to modify parameter settings, remotely operate, control and monitor the DAQ-9600.
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REMOTE CONTROL 1. To start web control, click on Step 2 - the Web Control icon. Web Control 2. The control panel display, which is identical to that of the physical DAQ-9600, appears. 3. Set the basic operations and monitor measurement Step 2-1 - readings, and press apply button to enable the control Configuration...
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REMOTE CONTROL 3. The View & Modify Configuration page allows you to: • View the instrument name, firmware revision of the Ethernet card, IP address and MAC address. • Set the IP address to DHCP or static. • Configure the module host name and the parameters of TCP &...
DAQ-9600 User Manual Command Syntax Partial compatibility Compatible IEEE488.2 Standard Partial compatibility SCPI, 1994 SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) Command commands follow a tree-like structure, organized into nodes. Structure Each level of the command tree is a node. Each keyword in a SCPI command represents each node in the command tree.
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REMOTE CONTROL Long form CONFigure:DIODe CONFIGURE:DIODE Configure:diode Short form CONF:DIOD conf:diod Commands that contain square brackets indicate that the Square contents are optional. The function of the command is the Brackets same with or without the square bracketed items, as shown below.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual [MAX] For commands, this will set the setting to the (Optional highest value. This parameter can be used in parameter) place of any numerical parameter where indicated. For queries, it will return the highest possible value allowed for the particular setting. For commands, this will set the setting to the default value.
REMOTE CONTROL Other Commands ABORt Aborts a measurement in progress form a scan, returning the instrument to the trigger idle state. ●If a scan is in progress when the command is received, the scan will not be completed and you cannot resume the scan from where it left off. Note that if you initiate a new scan, all readings are cleared from reading memory.
DAQ-9600 User Manual INITiate[:IMMediate] Changes the state of the triggering system from "idle" to "wait-for-trigger", and clears the previous set of measurements from reading memory. Measurements will begin when the specified trigger conditions are satisfied following the receipt of INIT command. Example: CONF:VOLT:DC 10,(@101, 107) TRIG:SOUR BUS...
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REMOTE CONTROL Reads and erases measurements from reading memory up to the specified <reading_number>. The measurements are read and erased from the reading memory starting with the oldest measurement first. Query Syntax: R? [<reading_number>] Parameter: <reading_number> (1 ~ 100,000) Example: R? 4 Returns: #263-1.12816521E-04,-1.13148354E-04,-1.13485152E-04,-1.13365632E-04...
DAQ-9600 User Manual READ? Changes the state of the triggering system from "idle" to "wait-for-trigger". Scanning will begin when the specified trigger conditions are satisfied following the receipt of the READ? command. Readings are then sent to reading memory and the instrument's output buffer. Example: CONF:VOLT:DC 10,(@101,102) TRIG:SOUR EXT...
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT:TEMPerature Specifies the units °C (Celsius), °F (Fahrenheit), or K (Kelvin) to be used for all temperature measurements. Syntax: UNIT:TEMPerature <unit>[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: UNIT:TEMPerature? [(@<ch_list>)] Parameter: <unit> (C | F | K) Return parameter: C | F | K Example: CONF:TEMP TC,K,(@101,102) UNIT:TEMP C,(@101,102)
DAQ-9600 User Manual CALCulate:AVERage:{AVERage|MAXimum|MINimum|PTPeak|SDEViation}? Returns the average, maximum, minimum, peak-to-peak or standard deviation recorded values. Query Syntax: CALCulate:AVERage:{AVERage|MAXimum|MINimum|PTPeak|SDEViation}? [(@<ch_list>)] Return parameter: <NRf> Example: CALC:AVER:MAX? (@101,102,108) Returns: +4.13148354E+00,+4.15167734E+00,+4.85178821E+00 ●In this example, you can replace the MAX node with AVER, MIN, PTP or SDEV.
REMOTE CONTROL CALCulate:AVERage:{MAXimum|MINimum}:TIME? Returns the time that the maximum or minimum reading was taken on the selected channels during the scan (in full time and date format). Query Syntax: CALCulate:AVERage:{MAXimum|MINimum}:TIME? [(@<ch_list>)] Return parameter: <time> (yyyy,mm,dd,hh,mm,ss.sss) Example: CALC:AVER:MIN:TIME? (@101,102) Returns: 2023,03,01,07,26,20.146,2023,03,01,07,26,29.023 ●In this example, you can replace the MIN node with MAX.
DAQ-9600 User Manual CALCulate:LIMit:{LOWer|UPPer}:STATe Enables or disables the lower and upper alarm limits on the specified channels during a scan. Syntax: CALCulate:LIMit:{LOWer|UPPer}:STATe {OFF|ON}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: CALCulate:LIMit:{LOWer|UPPer}:STATe? [(@<ch_list>)] Parameter: 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Return parameter: 0 | 1, (0=OFF, 1=ON) Example: CALC:LIM:LOW 2(@101,102) CALC:LIM:LOW:STAT ON,(@101,102)
REMOTE CONTROL CALCulate:MATH A computed channel performs mathematical operation on the readings from measurement channels, or other computed channels list. Syntax: CALCulate:MATH <expression>,(@<computed_ch_list>) Query Syntax: CALCulate:MATH? (@<computed_ch_list>) Parameter: Computation type Mathematical operation (<expression>) Basic math (@ch1+@ch2) Subtract (@ch1-@ch2) Multiply (@ch1*@ch2) Divide (@ch1/@ch2) Power...
REMOTE CONTROL CALCulate:SCALe:FUNCtion Sets or returns the advanced function. Syntax: CALCulate:SCALe:FUNCtion <function>[,@<ch_list>] Query Syntax: CALCulate:SCALe:FUNCtion? [@<ch_list>] Parameter: <function> (OFF | DB | DBM | SCALe | INV | PCT) Return parameter: OFF | DB | DBM | SCAL | INV | PCT Example: CALC:SCAL:FUNC DB ●dB scaling function is only available when the measurement function on the...
DAQ-9600 User Manual CALCulate:SCALe:OFFSet:NULL Makes an immediate null measurement on the specified channels and stores it as the offset (B) for subsequent measurements. Syntax: CALCulate:SCALe:OFFSet:NULL [(@<ch_list>)] Parameter: [None] Example: CALC:SCAL:FUNC SCAL CALC:SCAL:OFFS:NULL (@101) CALCulate:SCALe:PERCent Sets or returns the reference value for the PCT function. Syntax: CALCulate:SCALe:PERCent {<reference>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: CALCulate:SCALe:PERCent? [{(@<ch_list>)|MIN|MAX|DEF}]...
REMOTE CONTROL CALCulate:SCALe:REFerence:AUTO Enables or disables automatic reference selection for the scaling functions. Syntax: CALCulate:SCALe:REFerence:AUTO {OFF|ON}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: CALCulate:SCALe:REFerence:AUTO? [(@<ch_list>)] Parameter: 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Return parameter: 0 | 1, (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) ON: the first measurement made is used as the reference for all subsequent measurements, and automatic reference selection is disabled.
DAQ-9600 User Manual CALCulate:SCALe:UNIT To specify the custom unit up to three characters (for example: RPM, PSI, or °C) for scaled measurements. Syntax: CALCulate:SCALe:UNIT "<string>"[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax:CALCulate:SCALe:UNIT? [(@<ch_list>)] " " Parameter: <string> , max length = 3 characters Return parameter: "<string>" Example: CALC:SCAL:UNIT "BAR"...
REMOTE CONTROL CONFigure:CAPacitance Configures the channels for Capcitance measurements. Syntax: CONFigure:CAPacitance [{<range>|AUTO|MIN|MAX|DEF},[{<resolution>|MIN|MAX|DEF},]](@<ch_lis t>) Parameter: <range> (1nF | 10nF | 100nF | 1μF | 10μF | 100μF); DEF: AUTO Example: CONF:CAP 10e-7,(@101) CONFigure:CURRent:{AC|DC} Configures the channels for AC and DC current measurements. Syntax: CONFigure:CURRent:{AC|DC} [{<range>|AUTO|MIN|MAX|DEF},[{<resolution>|MIN|MAX|DEF},]](@<ch_lis t>)
DAQ-9600 User Manual DATA:POINts? Returns the total number of readings currently saved in reading memory from a scan. Return parameter: <NR1> Example: DATA:POIN? Returns: +10 ●You can store up to 100,000 measurements in the reading memory. DATA:POINts:EVENt:THReshold Sets or returns the threshold for event number of measurement. Syntax: DATA:POINts:EVENt:THReshold <num_rdgs>...
REMOTE CONTROL DATA:REMove? Reads and erases measurements from reading memory up to the specified <num_rdgs>. The measurements are read and erased from the reading memory starting with the oldest measurement first. Query Syntax: DATA:REMove? <num_rdgs>,[WAIT] Parameter: <num_rdgs> (1 ~ 100,000) Example: DATA:REM? 4 Returns:...
REMOTE CONTROL DISPlay Commands DISPlay Enables (On) or disables (Off) front panel display. When disabled, the entire front panel display turns black and time stamp is displayed. Syntax: DISPlay {OFF|ON} Query Syntax: DISPlay? Parameter: 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Return parameter: 0 | 1, (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) Example: DISP ON...
DAQ-9600 User Manual FORMat Commands FORMat:READing:ALARm Enables (On) or disables (Off) the inclusion of alarm information in the reading format. Syntax: FORMat:READing:ALARm {OFF|ON} Query Syntax: FORMat:READing:ALARm? Parameter: 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Return parameter: 0 | 1, (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) Example: FORM:READ:ALAR ON FORMat:READing:CHANnel...
REMOTE CONTROL FORMat:READing:TIME:TYPE Selects the time format (absolute or relative) for time stamp returned when FORMat:READing:TIME is enabled. Syntax: FORMat:READing:TIME:TYPE {ABSolute|RELative} Query Syntax: FORMat:READing:TIME:TYPE? Parameter: ABSolute | RELative Return parameter: ABS | REL Example: FORM:READ:TIME:TYPE ABS ●Relative format - shows the time since the start of the scan. Ex:+1.12379111E-03 VDC,00000000.659,101,2 1.
DAQ-9600 User Manual HCOPy Commands HCOPy:SDUMp:DATA? Executes TFT LCD screenshot action. Returns the front panel display image ("screen shot"). Returns a count of data streaming by the image file format of BMP.
REMOTE CONTROL MEASure Commands MEASure:CAPacitance? Configures the channels for capacitance measurements and immediately sweeps through the specified channels one time (independent of the present scan list). The results are sent directly to reading memory and the instrument's output buffer. Query Syntax: MEASure:CAPacitance? [{<range>|AUTO|MIN|MAX|DEF},[{<resolution>|MIN|MAX|DEF},]](@<ch_lis t>) Parameter: <range>...
DAQ-9600 User Manual MEASure:DIODe? Configures the channels for Diode current measurements and immediately sweeps through the specified channels one time (independent of the present scan list). The results are sent directly to reading memory and the instrument's output buffer. Query Syntax: MEASure:DIODe? (@<ch_list>) Parameter: [None] Return parameter: <NRf>...
REMOTE CONTROL MEASure:{RESistance|FRESistance}? Configures the channels for 2-Wire and 4-Wire resistance measurements and immediately sweeps through the specified channels one time (independent of the present scan list). The results are sent directly to reading memory and the instrument's output buffer. Query Syntax: MEASure:{RESistance|FRESistance}? [{<range>|AUTO|MIN|MAX|DEF},[{<resolution>|MIN|MAX|DEF},]](@<ch_li st>)
DAQ-9600 User Manual MEASure:STRain:{FULL|HALF}:BENDing? Configures the channels for full and half bending bridge strain gage measurements and immediately sweeps through the specified channels one time (independent of the present scan list). The results are sent directly to reading memory and the instrument's output buffer. Query Syntax: MEASure:STRain:{FULL|HALF}:BENDing? [{<gage_factor>|MIN|MAX|DEF},[{<range>|MIN|MAX|DEF},[{<resolution>| MIN|MAX|DEF},]]](@<ch_list>)
REMOTE CONTROL MEASure:STRain:FULL:BENDing:POISson? Configures the channels for full bending poisson bridge strain gage measurements and immediately sweeps through the specified channels one time (independent of the present scan list). The results are sent directly to reading memory and the instrument's output buffer. Query Syntax: MEASure:STRain:FULL:BENDing:POISson? [{<gage_factor>|MIN|MAX|DEF},[{<poisson_ratio>|MIN|MAX|DEF},[{<range >|MIN|MAX|DEF},[{<resolution>|MIN|MAX|DEF},]]]](@<ch_list>)
DAQ-9600 User Manual MEASure:TEMPerature? Configures the channels for temperature measurements and immediately sweeps through the specified channels one time (independent of the present scan list). The results are sent directly to reading memory and the instrument's output buffer. Query Syntax: MEASure:TEMPerature? <probe_type>,[{<type>|DEF},[{<resolution>|MIN|MAX|DEF},]](@<ch_list>) Parameter: <probe type>...
REMOTE CONTROL MMEMory Commands MMEMory:FORMat:READing:CHEAder Specifies the content of each column header to be either the channel number (NUMber) or the channel's user-defined label (LABel). Syntax: MMEMory:FORMat:READing:CHEAder {NUMber|LABel} Query Syntax: MMEMory:FORMat:READing:CHEAder? Parameter: NUMber | LABel Return parameter: NUM | LAB Example: MMEM:FORM:READ:CHEA LAB ●If the value of the column header is set to LABel using the...
DAQ-9600 User Manual MMEMory:FORMat:READing:RLIMit:COUNt Sets the row limits count when MMEMory:FORMat:READing:RLIMit ON is set. Syntax: MMEMory:FORMat:READing:RLIMit:COUNt {<number>|MIN|MAX|DEF} Query Syntax: MMEMory:FORMat:READing:RLIMit:COUNt? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}] Parameter: <number> (65536 | 1048576); DEF: 65536 Return parameter: <NR1> Example: MMEM:FORM:READ:RLIM:COUN 10000 MMEMory:LOG[:ENABle] Enables (On) or disables (Off) logging of the scanned memory readings to a USB drive connected to the front panel USB host port.
REMOTE CONTROL Output Commands OUTPut:ALARm:CLEar:ALL Clears the state of all four alarm output lines. Parameter: [None] Example: OUTP:ALAR:CLE ●You can manually clear the output lines at any time (even during a scan) and the alarm data in reading memory is not cleared. However, data is cleared when you initiate a new scan.
DAQ-9600 User Manual OUTPut:ALARm{1|2|3|4}:SOURce Assigns one of four alarm numbers to report any alarm conditions on the specified multiplexer or digital channels. On the digital modules, you can configure the instrument to generate an alarm when a specific bit pattern or bit pattern change is detected on a digital input channel or when a specific count is reached on a totalizer channel.
DAQ-9600 User Manual ROUTe Commands ROUTe:CHANnel:ADVance:SOURce Selects the source of signal that advances to the next channel in the scan list when scanning with an external DMM (internal DMM disabled). When the channel advance signal is received, the instrument opens the currently selected channel and closes the next channel in the scan list.
REMOTE CONTROL ROUTe:CHANnel:DELay:AUTO Enables (On) or disables (Off) an automatic channel delay on the specified channels. If enabled, the instrument determines the delay based on function, range, integration time, and AC filter setting. Syntax: ROUTe:CHANnel:DELay:AUTO {OFF|ON}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: ROUTe:CHANnel:DELay:AUTO? [(@<ch_list>)] Parameter: 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Return parameter: 0 | 1, (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) Example:...
DAQ-9600 User Manual ROUTe:CHANnel:LABel Assigns a user-defined label to the specified channels. Syntax: ROUTe:CHANnel:LABel "<label>",(@<ch_list>) Query Syntax: ROUTe:CHANnel:LABel? [{USER|FACtory},](@<ch_list>) Parameter:"<label>", max length = 30 characters Return parameter: "<label>" USER = Read the user-defined label on the specified channel. FACTory = Read the factory-default label on the specified channel. Example: ROUT:CHAN:LAB "test",(@101,103) ROUT:CHAN:LAB? USER,(@101,103)
REMOTE CONTROL ROUTe:CLOSe Closes the specified channels on a multiplexer or switch module. On the multiplexer modules, if any channel on the module is defined to be part of the scan list, attempting to send this command will result in an error. Syntax: ROUTe:CLOSe (@<ch_list>) Query Syntax: ROUTe:CLOSe? (@<ch_list>) Parameter: [None]...
DAQ-9600 User Manual ROUTe:DONE? Returns the status of all relay operations on modules that not involved in the scan and returns a 1 when finished (even during a scan). Return parameter: 0 | 1, (0 = Unfinished, 1 = finished) Example: ROUT:DONE? Returns: 1...
REMOTE CONTROL ROUTe:MONitor:DATA? Reads the monitor data from the selected channel. It returns the reading only; the units, time, channel, and alarm information are not returned (the FORMat:READing commands do not apply to monitor readings). Return parameter: <NRf> Example: ROUT:MON:STAT OFF ROUT:MON:DATA? Returns: +9.91000000E+37 ●If the Monitor mode is not currently enabled, this query returns 9.91E37...
DAQ-9600 User Manual ROUTe:MONitor:STATe Enables (On) or disables (Off) the Monitor mode. The Monitor mode is equivalent to making continuous measurements on a single channel with an infinite scan count. Only one channel can be monitored at a time but you can change the channel being monitored at any time.
REMOTE CONTROL ROUTe:OPEN Opens the specified channels on a multiplexer or switch module. On the multiplexer modules, if any channel on the module is defined to be part of the scan list, attempting to send this command will result in an error. Syntax: ROUTe:OPEN (@<ch_list>) Query Syntax: ROUTe:OPEN? (@<ch_list>) Return parameter: 0 | 1, (0 = close, 1 = open)
DAQ-9600 User Manual ROUTe:SCAN:SIZE? Returns the number of channels in the scan list as defined by the ROUTe:SCAN command. Return parameter: <NR1> Example: ROUT:SCAN (@101:105) ROUT:SCAN:SIZE? Returns: +5 ●The present scan list is stored in non-volatile memory and will be retained when power is turned off.
DAQ-9600 User Manual [SENSe:]AVERage:STATe Enable(On) or disable(Off) the digital filter function state. Syntax: [SENSe:]AVERage:STATe {OFF|ON}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]AVERage:STATe? [(@<ch_list>)] Parameter: 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Return parameter: 0 | 1, (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) Example: AVER:STAT ON ●If NPLC >= 7.2k/s, the filter function will be disabled.
DAQ-9600 User Manual SENSe CURRent Commands [SENSe:]CURRent:AC:BANDwidth Sets or returns the ac filter bandwith for AC current measurements. Syntax: [SENSe:]CURRent:AC:BANDwidth {<freq>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]CURRent:AC:BANDwidth? [{(@<ch_list>)|MIN|MAX|DEF}] Parameter: <freq> (3 | 20 | 200Hz); DEF: 20Hz Return parameter: <NRf> Example: CONF:CURR:AC (@121) CURR:AC:BAND 3 CURR:AC:BAND? Returns: +3.00000000E+00...
REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:RANGe:AUTO Enables or disables autoranging for AC and DC current measurements. Syntax: [SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:RANGe:AUTO {OFF|ON}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]CURRent:{AC|DC}:RANGe:AUTO? [(@<ch_list>)] Parameter: 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Return parameter: 0 | 1, (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) Example: CONF:CURR:AC (@101) CURR:AC:RANG:AUTO ON ●Autorange thresholds:...
DAQ-9600 User Manual [SENSe:]CURRent[:DC]:APERture Enables the aperture mode and sets the integration time in seconds (called aperture time) for DC current measurements. Syntax: [SENSe:]CURRent[:DC]:APERture {<seconds>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]CURRent[:DC]:APERture? [{(@<ch_list>)|MIN|MAX|DEF}] Parameter: <seconds> (20μs ~ 1s); DEF: 100ms Return parameter: <NRf> Example: CONF:CURR:DC (@121) CURR:APER 0.1 CURR:APER?
REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]CURRent[:DC]:NPLCycles Sets or returns the integration time in number of power line cycles (PLCs) for DC current measurements. Where one PLC is equal to 16.6 milliseconds. Syntax: [SENSe:]CURRent[:DC]:NPLCycles {<PLCs>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]CURRent[:DC]:NPLCycles? [{(@<ch_list>)|MIN|MAX|DEF}] Parameter: <PLCs> (0.0016 | 0.0032 | 0.0042 | 0.0083 | 0.0125 | 0.025 | 0.05 | 0.15 | 0.6 | 1 | 3 | 12);...
REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:RANGe:LOWer Sets or returns the ac filter bandwith of frequency and period measurements. Syntax: [SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:RANGe:LOWer {<freq>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[,(@<ch_list>) Query Syntax: [SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:RANGe:LOWer? [{(@<ch_list>)|MIN|MAX|DEF}] Parameter: <freq> (3 | 20 | 200Hz); DEF: 20Hz Return parameter: <NRf> Example: CONF:FREQ (@101) FREQ:RANG:LOW 3 FREQ:RANG:LOW? Returns: +3.00000000E+00 [SENSe:]{FREQuency|PERiod}:TIMeout:AUTO Sets or returns the timeout time for frequency and period measurements.
REMOTE CONTROL SENSe RESistance Commands [SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:APERture Enables the aperture mode and sets the integration time in seconds (called aperture time) for 2-wire and 4-wire resistance measurements. Syntax: [SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:APERture {<seconds>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:APERture? [(@<ch_list>)|MIN|MAX|DEF}] Parameter: <seconds> (20μs ~ 1s); DEF: 100ms Return parameter: <NRf>...
DAQ-9600 User Manual [SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:NPLCycles Sets or returns the integration time in number of power line cycles (PLCs) for 2-wire and 4-wire resistance measurements. Where one PLC is equal to 16.6 milliseconds. Syntax: [SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:NPLCycles {<PLCs>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]{RESistance|FRESistance}:NPLCycles? [{(@<ch_list>)|MIN|MAX|DEF}] Parameter: <PLCs> (0.0016 | 0.0032 | 0.0042 | 0.0083 | 0.0125 | 0.025 | 0.05 | 0.15 | 0.6 | 1 | 3 | 12);...
DAQ-9600 User Manual [SENSe:]STRain:EXCitation Specifies the excitation voltage applied to the bridge by an external DC voltage source. This value will be used to convert strain bridge measurements on the specified channel. Syntax: [SENSe:]STRain:EXCitation {<voltage>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]STRain:EXCitation? [{(@<ch_list>)|MIN|MAX|DEF}] Parameter: <voltage> (1 ~ 12V); DEF: 5V Return parameter: <NRf>...
REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]STRain:GFACtor Specifies the gage factor to be used to convert direct strain and strain bridge readings on the specified channel. Gage factor is defined as the ratio of the fractional change in resistance to the fractional change in length (strain) along the axis of the edge. Syntax: [SENSe:]STRain:GFACtor {<gage_factor>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]STRain:GFACtor? [{(@<ch_list>)|MIN|MAX|DEF}]...
REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]STRain:RESistance This command specifies the gage ohm value to be used to convert direct strain measurements on the specified channel. Syntax: [SENSe:]STRain:RESistance {<gage_ohm>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]STRain:RESistance? [{(@<ch_list>)|MIN|MAX|DEF}] Parameter: <gage_ohm> (80 ~ 1100Ω); DEF: 120Ω Return parameter: <NRf> Example: CONF:STR:DIR (@101) STR:RES 100 STR:RES?
REMOTE CONTROL SENSe TEMPerature Commands [SENSe:]TEMPerature:APERture Enables the aperture mode and sets the integration time in seconds (called aperture time) for temperature measurements. Syntax: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:APERture {<seconds>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:APERture? [{(@<ch_list>)|MIN|MAX|DEF}] Parameter: <seconds> (20μs ~ 1s); DEF: 100ms Return parameter: <NRf> Example: CONF:TEMP TC,(@101) TEMP:APER 0.5...
DAQ-9600 User Manual [SENSe:]TEMPerature:NPLCycles Sets or returns the integration time in number of power line cycles (PLCs) temperature measurements. Where one PLC is equal to 16.6 milliseconds. Syntax: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:NPLCycles {<PLCs>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:NPLCycles? [{(@<ch_list>)|MIN|MAX|DEF}] Parameter: <PLCs> (0.0016 | 0.0032 | 0.0042 | 0.0083 | 0.0125 | 0.025 | 0.05 | 0.15 | 0.6 | 1 | 3 | 12);...
REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]TEMPerature:RJUNction:SIMulated:AUTO:OFFSet Sets or returns junction reference temperature adjust value of thermocouple measurement which internal temperature is selected. Syntax: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:RJUNction:SIMulated:AUTO:OFFSet {<temperature>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:RJUNction:SIMulated:AUTO:OFFSet? [{(@<ch_list>)|MIN|MAX|DEF}] Parameter: <temperature> (-20.00 ~ 20.00); DEF:0 Return parameter: <NRf>, where unit = ˚C Example: CONF:TEMP TC,(@101) TEMP:RJUN:SIM:AUTO:OFFS 10 TEMP:RJUN:SIM:AUTO:OFFS?
REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer:{RTD|FRTD}:OCOMpensated Enables or disables offset compensation for temperature measurements. Syntax: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer:{RTD|FRTD}:OCOMpensated {OFF|ON}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer:{RTD|FRTD}:OCOMpensated? [(@<ch_list>)] Parameter: 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Return parameter: 0 | 1, (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) Example: CONF:TEMP RTD,(@101) TEMP:TRAN:RTD:OCOM ON ●This command applies only to 2-wire and 4-wire RTD measurements on the 100 Ω, 1 kΩ, and 10 kΩ...
DAQ-9600 User Manual [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer:{RTD|FRTD}:REFerence Enables (On) or disables (Off) the specified 2-wire and 4-wire RTD channels to be used as the reference channel for subsequent thermocouple measurements that specify an external reference source. Syntax: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer:{RTD|FRTD}:REFerence {OFF|ON}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer:{RTD|FRTD}:REFerence? [(@<ch_list>)] Parameter: 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Return parameter: 0 | 1, (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) Example:...
DAQ-9600 User Manual [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer:{THERmistor|FTHermistor}:TYPE Sets or returns the 2-wire and 4-wire thermistor sensor type. Syntax: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer:{THERmistor|FTHermistor}:TYPE {<sensor_type>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer:{THERmistor|FTHermistor}:TYPE? [{(@<ch_list>)|MIN|MAX|DEF}] Parameter: <sensor_type> (2.2k Ω | 5k Ω | 10k Ω | USER); DEF: 5k Ω Return parameter: +2000 | +5000 | +10000 | USER Example: TEMP:TRAN:THER:TYPE 2200 [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer:{THERmistor|FTHermistor}:USER:A...
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REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer:{THERmistor|FTHermistor}:USER:B VALue Sets or returns the 2-wire and 4-wire thermistor b coefficient. Syntax: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer:{THERmistor|FTHermistor}:USER:BVALue {<coefficient>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer:{THERmistor|FTHermistor}:USER:BVALue? [{(@<ch_list>)|MIN|MAX|DEF}] Parameter: <coefficient> (0.0~9.9999); DEF: 0 Return parameter: <NRf> Example: TEMP:TRAN:FTH :USER:BVAL 0.003425 [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer:{THERmistor|FTHermistor}:USER:C VALue Sets or returns the 2-wire and 4-wire thermistor c coefficient. Syntax: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer:{THERmistor|FTHermistor}:USER:CVALue {<coefficient>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[,(@<ch_list>)]...
DAQ-9600 User Manual [SENSe:]TEMPerature:TRANsducer:TCouple:CHECk Enables or disables the thermocouple check feature to verify that your thermocouples are properly connected for measurements. When enabled, the instrument measures the resistance after each thermocouple measurement to ensure a proper connection. If an open connection is detected (greater than 5 kΩ...
DAQ-9600 User Manual [SENSe:]TEMPerature:ZERO:AUTO Enables or disables the autozero mode for temperature measurements. Syntax: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:ZERO:AUTO {OFF|ON}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]TEMPerature:ZERO:AUTO? [(@<ch_list>)] Parameter: 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Return parameter: 0 | 1, (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) Example: CONF:TEMP TC,(@101) TEMP:ZERO:AUTO ON SENSe VOLTage Commands...
REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:RANGe Selects a fixed range for AC and DC voltage measurements. Syntax: [SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:RANGe {<range>|MIN|MAX|DEF}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]VOLTage:{AC|DC}:RANGe? [{(@<ch_list>)|MIN|MAX|DEF}] Parameter: <range>: AC: (100mV | 1V | 10V | 100V | 400V); DEF: AUTO DC: (100mV | 1V | 10V | 100V | 600V); DEF: AUTO Return parameter: <NRf>...
REMOTE CONTROL [SENSe:]VOLTage[:DC]:IMPedance:AUTO Enables or disables automatic input impedance mode for DC voltage measurements. Syntax: [SENSe:]VOLTage[:DC]:IMPedance:AUTO {OFF|ON}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]VOLTage[:DC]:IMPedance:AUTO? [(@<ch_list>)] Parameter: 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Return parameter: 0 | 1, (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) OFF: The input impedance for DC voltage measurements is fixed at 10 MΩ...
DAQ-9600 User Manual [SENSe:]VOLTage[:DC]:REFerence Enables (On) or disables (Off) the specified DC voltage channels to be used as the reference channel for subsequent strain bridge measurements that specify an external excitation reference voltage source (see [SENSe:]STRain:EXCitation:TYPE command). Syntax: [SENSe:]VOLTage[:DC]:REFerence {OFF|ON}[,(@<ch_list>)] Query Syntax: [SENSe:]VOLTage[:DC]:REFerence? [(@<ch_list>)] Parameter: 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Return parameter: 0 | 1, (0 = OFF, 1 = ON)
REMOTE CONTROL STATus Report Commands STATus:ALARm:CONDition? Returns the total number of the Alarm Condition register. Return parameter: <NR1> (0 ~ 32767) Example: STAT:ALAR:COND? Returns: +16 ●A condition register continuously monitors the state of the instrument. Condition register bits are updated in real time; they are neither latched nor buffered.
DAQ-9600 User Manual STATus:ALARm[:EVENt]? Returns the total number of the Alarm Event register. Return parameter: <NR1> Example: STAT:ALAR:EVEN? Returns: +7 ●An event register is a read-only register that latches events from the condition register. While an event bit is set, subsequent events corresponding to that bit are ignored.
REMOTE CONTROL STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]? Returns the total number of the Operation Event register. Return parameter: <NR1> Example: STAT:OPER:EVEN? Returns: +786 ●An event register is a read-only register that latches events from the condition register. While an event bit is set, subsequent events corresponding to that bit are ignored.
DAQ-9600 User Manual STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle Sets or returns bits in the Ouestionable Enable register. Syntax: STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle <enable> Query Syntax: STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle? Parameter: <enable> (0 ~ 32767) Return parameter: <NR1> Example: STAT:QUES:ENAB 4099 ●The selected bits are then reported to the Status Byte. An enable register defines which bits in the event register will be reported to the Status Byte register group.
REMOTE CONTROL SYSTem Related Commands SYSTem:ALARm? Reads the alarm data from the alarm queue. A record of up to 20 alarms can be stored in the instrument's alarm queues. Return parameter: <info> Example: SYST:ALAR? Returns: +1.12379111E-03 VDC,2021,01,28,00,43,39.218,101,0,1 +1.12379111E-03 VDC,2021,01,28,00,43,39.218,101,0,1 4 5 6 1.
DAQ-9600 User Manual SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe Enables (On) or disables (Off) the beep heard during measurements, or when an error is generated from the front panel or remote interface. Syntax: SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe {OFF|ON} Query Syntax: SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe? Parameter: 0 | 1 | OFF | ON Return parameter: 0 | 1, (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) Example: SYST:BEEP:STAT 0FF...
REMOTE CONTROL SYSTem:CTYPe? Returns the identity of the plug-in modules in the specified slot. Query Syntax: SYSTem:CTYPe? <slot> Parameter: <slot> (1 | 2 | 3) Returns parameter: <Company Name>,<Card Model Number>,<Serial Number>,<Firmware Rev> Example: SYST:CTYP? 1 Returns: GWInstek,DAQ-901,DAQ123456,1.00 SYSTem:DATE Sets or returns the date for the instrument's real-time clock. Syntax: SYSTem:DATE <year>,<month>,<day>...
DAQ-9600 User Manual SYSTem:LOCal Enables local control (front panel control) and disables remote control. SYSTem:REMote Enables remote control and disables local control (front panel control, all key are disable besides Shift key(return to local control)). SYSTem:PARameter:LOAD Load the system parameters from 0 of 3 memory locations. Syntax: SYSTem:PARameter:LOAD <mem_num>...
DAQ-9600 User Manual SYSTem:RELay:CYCLes? Reads the cycle count on the specified channels. In addition to the channel relays, you can also query the count on the Analog Bus relays and module relays. Query Syntax: SYSTem:RELay:CYCLes? (@<ch_list>) Return parameter: <NR1> Example: SYST:REL:CYCL? (@101) Returns: +100 SYSTem:RELay:CYCLes:CLEar...
REMOTE CONTROL SYSTem:SCPi:MODE Sets or returns the SCPI mode. The SCPI mode is used to determine whether the *IDN? query returns the "NORmal" or "COMPatible" identification string. See the SYSTem:IDNStr command for details. Syntax: SYSTem:SCPi:MODE {NORmal|COMPatible} Query Syntax: SYSTem:SCPi:MODE? Parameter: NORmal | COMPatible, (NOR = Normal, COMP = User-define) Return parameter: NORMAL | COMPATIBLE Example: SYST:SCP:MODE NOR...
DAQ-9600 User Manual SYSTem:SLOT:LABel Allows you to add a custom label to the module in the specified slot. Syntax: SYSTem:SLOT:LABel <slot>,"<string>" Query Syntax: SYSTem:SLOT:LABel? <slot> Parameter: <slot> (1 | 2 | 3); "<string>", max length 10 characters. Return parameter: "<string>" Example: SYST:SLOT:LAB 1,"...
REMOTE CONTROL SYSTem:UPTime? Returns the amount of time that the instrument has been running since the last power-on. Return parameter: <time> (dd,hh,mm,ss) Example: SYST:UPT? Returns: +0,+1,+25,+53 ●Typically used to verify that the instrument is warmed up sufficiently before calibration. SYSTem:VERSion? Returns the SCPI version.
DAQ-9600 User Manual SYSTem COMMunication Commands SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess Sets or returns the GPIB address that is only on GPIB communication bus. Syntax: SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess <address> Query Syntax: SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess? Parameter: <address> (0 ~ 30) Return parameter: <NR1> Example: SYST:COMM:GPIB:ADDR 15 SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DHCP Enables (On) or disables (Off) the use of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) for the instrument.
REMOTE CONTROL SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DOMain? Returns the current network domain name. Return parameter: "<name>" Example: SYST:COMM:LAN:DOM? Returns: "abc.com" ●If a domain name has not been assigned, a null string ( " " ) is returned. SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:GATeway Sets or returns the Gateway address. Syntax: SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:GATeway "<address>"...
DAQ-9600 User Manual SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:IPADdress Sets or returns the IP address. Syntax: SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:IPADdress "<address>" Query Syntax: SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:IPADdress? {CURRent|STATic} Parameter: "<address>" Return parameter: "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" CURRent : Returns address currently being used by the instrument. STATic : Returns static address from non-volatile memory. This address is used if DHCP is disabled or unavailable.
REMOTE CONTROL SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:TCP:ENABle Enables (On) or disables (Off) the use of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) for the instrument. Syntax: SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:TCP:ENABle {OFF|ON} Query Syntax: SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:TCP:ENABle? Parameter: 0 | 1 | ON | OFF Return parameter: 0 | 1, (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) Example: SYST:COMM:LAN:TCP:ENAB ON SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:TCP:PORT...
DAQ-9600 User Manual SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:TELNet:ENABle Enables (On) or disables (Off) the use of the Telecommunications Network (TELNET) for the instrument. Syntax: SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:TELNet:ENABle {OFF|ON} Query Syntax: SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:TELNet:ENABle? Parameter: 0 | 1 | ON | OFF Return parameter: 0 | 1, (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) Example: SYST:COMM:LAN:TELN:ENAB ON SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:TELNet:TIMeout...
DAQ-9600 User Manual SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:UPDate Stores any changes made to the LAN settings into non-volatile memory and restarts the LAN driver with the updated settings. Parameter: [None] Example: SYST:COMM:LAN:UPD ●This command must be sent after changing the settings for DHCP, DNS, gateway, hostname, IP address, subnet, mask, or WINS.
REMOTE CONTROL TRIGger Commands TRIGger:COUNt Sets or returns the number of trigger counts. Syntax: TRIGger:COUNt {<count>|MIN|MAX|DEF|INFinity} Query Syntax: TRIGger:COUNt? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}] Parameter: <count> (1 ~ 1,000,000); DEF: 1 Return parameter: <NRf> Example: CONF:VOLT:DC 10(@101,103) ROUT:SCAN (@101,103) TRIG:COUN 2 READ? ●For a continuous trigger (INFinity), the query returns "+9.90000000E+37". TRIGger:SLOPe Selects whether the instrument uses the rising edge (POS) or the falling edge (NEG) of the trigger signal on the rear-panel Digital I/O connector when...
REMOTE CONTROL TRIGger:TIMer Sets the trigger-to-trigger interval (in seconds) for measurements on the channels in the present scan list. Syntax: TRIGger:TIMer {<seconds>|MIN|MAX|DEF} Query Syntax: TRIGger:TIMer? [{MIN|MAX|DEF}] Parameter: <second> (0 ~ 360,000s); DEF: 10 Return parameter: <NR1> Example: TRIG:SOUR TIM TRIG:TIM: 3600 ●This command defines the time from the start of one trigger to the start of the next trigger,up to the specified trigger count.
DAQ-9600 User Manual IEEE 488.2 Common Commands *CLS Clears the Event Status register (Output Queue, Operation Event Status, Questionable Event Status, Standard Event Status Register) *ESE Sets or returns the ESER (Event Status Enable Register) contents. Syntax: *ESE <enable> Query Syntax: *ESE? Parameter: <enable>...
REMOTE CONTROL *IDN? Returns the manufacturer, model No., serial number and system version number. Example: *IDN? Returns: GWInstek,DAQ-9600,000000000,M0.93_S0.86 *OPC Sets operation complete bit (bit0) in SERS (Standard Event Status Register) when all pending operations are completed. Returns 1 to the output buffer after all pending commands complete. Other commands cannot be executed until this command completes.
DAQ-9600 User Manual *PSC Clears or returns the Power On status. Syntax: *PSC {0|1} Query Syntax: *PSC? Parameter: 0 | 1 Return parameter: 0 | 1; (0= disables, 1= enables) ●Enables (1) or disables (0) the clearing of certain enable registers at power Questionable Data Register (STATus:OPERation:ENABle) Standard Operation Register (STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle) Alarm Register (STATus:ALARm:ENABle)
DAQ-9600 User Manual *TRG Manually triggers the DAQ-9600 if TRIG:SOUR is selected to BUS. Example: TRIG:SOUR BUS INIT *TRG FETC? *TST? Runs a standard self-test which is invoked at power-on. It will take few seconds to complete. Return parameter: 0 | 1; (0 = pass, 1 = one or more tests failed) Example: *TST? Returns: +0.
REMOTE CONTROL Status system The diagram below is a description of the status system...
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DAQ-9600 User Manual NOTE: The overload bits are set once per INITiate command. If you clear an overload bit, it is not set again until a new INITiate is sent. The following table lists the bit definitions for the Questionable Data Register: Name Decimal Definition...
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REMOTE CONTROL Not Used (Reserved for future use) Scanning The instrument is scanning. Waiting For Instrument is waiting for a trigger. Trigger Not Used (Reserved for future use) USB MSD A USB mass storage device (USB drive) has been detected detected.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Alarm 4 Alarm 4 is triggered. Not Used 1024 (Reserved for future use) Not Used 2048 (Reserved for future use). Lower Limit 4096 A lower limit alarm has occurred. Upper Limit 8192 An upper limit alarm has occurred. Not Used 16384 (Reserved for future use)
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REMOTE CONTROL e Data Register (bits must be enabled, see STAT:QUES:ENAB). Message Data is available in the instrument's output buffer. Available Standard One or more bits are set in the Standard Event Register Event (bits must be enabled, see *ESE). Request One or more bits are set in the Status Byte Register and Service...
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DAQ-9600 User Manual PPENDIX Fuse Replacement..............357 Battery Replacement ............... 358 Factory Default Parameters ............360 Specifications ................362 General ................362 DAQ-9600 Section ..............363 DC Characteristics ............363 AC Characteristics ............367 Frequency and Period Characteristics ......... 371 Temperature Characteristics ...........
APPENDIX Fuse Replacement 1. Unplug power cord and place Steps dual flat-blade drivers into the grooves of fuse socket sideways followed by pinching together to pull out the fuse socket. 2. The fuse socket appears. The “240” symbol within the hole on fuse socket indicates the line voltage is positioned as 240V.
DAQ-9600 User Manual Battery Replacement This chapter describes the procedure of battery replacement Beforehand in the front panel. Before start, it is required to let a certified and trained technician properly aware of potential risks to disassemble instrument case. Some of the electrical connections are dynamic and even available after powering off the instrument.
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APPENDIX 5. Use fingers to take the battery out off the compartment with ease. 6. Dispose or recycle the used battery in accord with the applicable local regulations. 7. Place a new battery (CR2032) into the compartment and beware of the polarity (+, -). Put “+”...
DAQ-9600 User Manual Factory Default Parameters Channel Parameter Factory Default Item List Save/Load for Parameter Group 1 - 3 Slot1 None Slot2 None Slot3 None Measure Switch JoinBank Interval Parameter Factory Default Item List Save/Load for Parameter Group 1 - 3 TrigSource Auto Sweep...
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APPENDIX Menu Parameter Factory Default Item List Save/Load for Parameter Group 1 - 5 Beep Key Sound System Time Sync Open Brightness AutoOff AutoOff Time 30min 1ST Font Color White Display Math Font Color White Math Off Display Mode Off Antialiasing Additional Info Open...
DAQ-9600 User Manual Specifications General This section lists the general characteristics of the instrument. All specifications are ensured only under a single display. • At least 1 hour of warm-up time is required before applying • these specifications. Note MAX measuring voltage DC600V, AC400V. •...
APPENDIX Measuring Characteristics DC Voltage Input Resistance Range 100 mV 10 MΩ or Auto(>10 GΩ) Selectable 10 V 100 V 10 MΩ±1% 600 V Input Bias <30 pA (Typ, 25°C) Input Protection 600 V on all ranges Measurement Method: Sigma-delta A/D Converter Resistance Max.
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DAQ-9600 User Manual [4]. This specification applies to the voltage measured from input terminal. 1 mA test current is the typical value. The change of current source leads to the variation in buck of diode junction.
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APPENDIX Measuring Characteristics True RMS AC Measurement AC-coupled True RMS – measures the ac Voltage Method: component of input with up to 400 Vdc of bias on any range. Crest Factor Maximum 5:1 at full scale Speed Bandwidth Bandwidth 1/s (>3 Hz) 3 Hz –...
APPENDIX Frequency and Period Characteristics [1] [2] Frequency Period 24 Hour 90 Day 1 Year Temperature Range Frequency TCAL ± 1 ˚C TCAL ± 5 ˚C TCAL ± 5 ˚C Coefficient/˚C 100 mV ~ 3 Hz – 5 Hz 0.100 0.100 0.100 0.100...
DAQ-9600 User Manual Operating Characteristics Function Gate Time Digits 1 s, 100 ms 6 ½ Frequency, Period 10 ms 5 ½ 1 ms 4 ½ [1]. This specification will be available after 60 minutes of warm-up and sine wave input, unless stated otherwise. This specification applies to 1s gate time.
APPENDIX Thermistor: (2.2 kΩ, 5 kΩ, 10 kΩ or User Type) 90 Day/1 Year Temperature Range Resolution (23 °C±5 °C)* Coefficient / °C –80 ° to 150 °C 0.001 °C 0.1 °C 0.003 °C/ °C Speed Digits 5 /s,20 /s,60 /s,100 /s 6 ½...
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DAQ-9600 User Manual Model description Type Speed Bandwidth Thermal Comments (ch/sec) volts amps offset 2-wire solid-state 120 V 10 MHz < 4 µV Built-in cold junction DAQ-900 (4-wire selectable) reference 20 ch Multiplexer DAQ-901 2-wire armature 300 V 10 MHz <...
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APPENDIX [1]. For the measurement of 100 Ω and 1 kΩ resistance ranges, it is recommended to use 4-wire resistance. The maximum resistance range of DAQ-900 is 1 MΩ. [2]. When measuring AC voltage, the input impedance will decrease with frequency. A source impedance of 5 Ω...
DAQ-9600 User Manual Declaration of Conformity GOOD WILL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. declare that the CE marking mentioned product satisfies all the technical relations application to the product within the scope of council: Directive: EMC; LVD; WEEE; RoHS The product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: ◎...
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