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Data Translation DT8871 User Manual

Data Translation DT8871 User Manual (156 pages)

Standard TEMPpoint, VOLTpoint, and MEASURpoint LXI Title Page Instruments

Brand: Data Translation | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
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About this Manual

9
- Intended Audience
  9
- Conventions Used in this Manual
  10
- How this Manual Is Organized
  10
- Related Information
  11
- Where to Get Help
  11
Chapter 1: Overview

13
- Hardware Features
  14
  - Temppoint Features
    14
  - Voltpoint Features
    16
  - Measurpoint Features
    17
- Supported Software
  19
- Accessories
  22
- Getting Started Procedure
  23
Part 1: Getting Started

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- Getting Started Procedure
  25
Chapter 2 : Preparing to Use the

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Instrument

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- Unpacking
  29
- Checking the System Requirements
  30
- Installing the Software
  31
  - Prerequisite Software
    31
  - Installation Instructions
    31
- Viewing the Documentation
  32
Chapter 3 : Setting up and Installing

33
The Instrument

33
Chapter 4: Wiring Signals

45
Chapter 5 : Configuring the Instrument

67
Using the Web Interface

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- Before Using the Web Interface
  69
  - Java Requirements
    69
  - Internet Explorer Browser Settings
    69
    
    Internet Zone
    70
    
    Javascript
    70
    
    Security Levels
    70
    
    Local Intranet Zone
    71
    
    Trusted Sites Zone
    72
    
    Pop-Up Blockers
    73
  - Associating CSV Files with Microsoft Excel or Notepad
    74
- Locating Your Instrument on the LAN
  75
- Configuring the Instrument
  79
  - LAN Configuration
    79
  - Channel Configuration
    80
  - Scan Rate
    82
  - Filter Configuration
    83
  - Alarm Limits Configuration
    84
  - Digital Input and Trigger Configuration
    85
  - Digital Output Configuration
    86
- Measuring Data and Controlling the Instrument
  87
- Downloading Measurements
  91
Part 2: Using Your

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Instrument

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Chapter 6: Principles of Operation

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- Block Diagrams
  96
  - DT8871U Block Diagram
    96
  - DT8871 Block Diagram
    97
  - DT8872 Block Diagram
    98
  - DT8873 Block Diagram
    99
  - DT8874 Block Diagram
    100
- Analog Input Features
  101
  - Analog Input Channels
    101
    
    Thermocouple Input Channels
    102
    
    Cold Junction Compensation
    103
    
    Open Thermocouple Detection
    103
    
    RTD Channels
    104
  - Input Ranges
    104
    
    Out of Range Data for Thermocouple Channels
    105
    
    Out of Range Data for RTD Channels
    106
    
    Out of Range Data for Voltage Channels
    106
  - Resolution
    106
  - Calibration
    106
  - Sample Clock Source
    107
  - Trigger Source
    107
  - Conversion Modes
    108
    
    Continuous Scan Mode
    108
    
    Simultaneous Single-Value Operations
    108
    
    Specifying Analog Input Channels
    108
    
    How Continuous Scan Works
    109
  - Filtering
    110
  - Data Format
    110
    
    Data Format for RTD Channels
    110
    
    Data Format for Thermocouple Channels
    110
    
    Data Format for Voltage Channels
    111
  - Error Conditions
    111
- Digital I/O Features
  112
  - Digital Input Lines
    112
  - Digital Output Lines
    113
  - Channel-To-Channel Functional Isolation
    113
  - Resolution
    113
  - Operation Modes
    113
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

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- General Checklist
  116
- Technical Support
  118
- If Your Instrument Needs Factory Service
  119
Appendix A: Specifications

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- Basic Instrument Specifications
  122
- Thermocouple Specifications
  123
  - System Temperature Error for the DT8871U and DT8874
    124
  - System Temperature Error for the DT8871
    126
- RTD Specifications
  128
- Temperature Specifications
  129
- Voltage Measurement Specifications
  131
- Isolation and Protection Specifications
  133
- Memory Specifications
  134
- Digital I/O Specifications
  135
- Power, Physical, and Environmental Specifications
  136
- Regulatory Specifications
  137
- Connector Specifications
  138
  - Thermocouple Connectors
    138
  - RTD Connectors
    139
  - Voltage Connectors
    139
  - Ethernet (RJ45) Connector
    139
- External Power Supply Specifications
  141
  - Specifications
    141
Appendix B: Connector Pin Assignments

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Appendix C: Configuring Network Settings on

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Your PC

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