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Data Translation DT9837C User Manual (150 pages)

DT9837 Series high-performance, multifunction data acquisition modules for the USB (Ver. 2.0 or Ver. 1.1) bus.

Brand: Data Translation | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1.59 MB

Table of Contents
5
About this Manual

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

13
- Hardware Features
  14
- Supported Software
  21
- Supported Accessories
  24
- Getting Started Procedure
  25
Part 1: Getting Started

27
- Getting Started Procedure
  27
Chapter 2: Setting up and Installing the Module

29
Chapter 3: Wiring Signals

39
Chapter 4: Verifying the Operation of a Module

49
- Select the Device
  51
- Acquire Data from an Analog Output Channel
  54
Part 2: Using Your Module

61
Chapter 5: Principles of Operation

63
- Analog Input Features
  68
  - Analog Input Channels
    68
  - Input Ranges and Gains
    69
  - IEPE Functions
    69
  - Input Resolution
    69
  - Input Clock Source
    69
  - Analog Input Conversion Modes
    70
    
    Single-Value Operations
    70
    
    Single-Values Operations
    71
    
    Continuous Scan Mode
    71
  - Input Triggers
    73
    
    Start Trigger Sources
    73
    
    Reference Trigger Sources
    74
  - Data Format and Transfer
    75
  - Error Conditions
    75
- Analog Output Features
  76
  - Analog Output Channels
    76
  - Output Ranges and Gains
    76
  - Output Resolution
    76
  - Output Clocks
    76
  - Output Conversion Modes
    77
    
    Single-Value Mode
    77
    
    Waveform Generation Mode
    77
    
    Continuous Analog Output Operations
    78
  - (DT9837A Only)
    79
  - Output Trigger
    80
  - Data Format and Transfer
    80
  - Error Conditions
    81
- Tachometer Input Features
  82
  - Frequency or Period Measurements - Tachometer Counter 0
    82
  - Phase Measurements - Tachometer Counter 1
    84
- Gate Input Features
  85
- Triggering Acquisition on Multiple Modules
  86
- Synchronizing Acquisition on Multiple DT9837A, DT9837B, or DT9837C Modules
  87
Chapter 6: Supported Device Driver Capabilities

91
- Options
  92
- Data Flow and Operation Options
  93
- Buffering
  94
- Triggered Scan Mode
  94
- Data Encoding
  94
- Channels
  95
- Gain
  95
- Ranges
  96
- Resolution
  96
- Current and Resistance Support
  96
- Thermocouple, RTD, and Thermistor Support
  97
- IEPE Support
  98
- Bridge and Strain Gage Support
  98
- Start Triggers
  99
- Reference Triggers
  100
- Clocks
  101
- Counter/Timers
  102
- Tachometer
  103
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

105
- General Checklist
  106
- Technical Support
  108
- If Your Module Needs Factory Service
  109
Chapter 8: Calibration

111
Appendix A: Specifications

117
- Analog Input Specifications
  118
- Analog Output Specifications
  121
  - Specifications
    121
- Tachometer Input Specifications
  123
- Gate Input Specifications
  124
- Trigger Specifications
  125
- Master Oscillator Specifications
  126
- Power, Physical, and Environmental Specifications
  127
- Regulatory Specifications
  128
- Connector Specifications
  129
Appendix B: Connector Pin Assignments and LED Status Indicators

131
- RJ45 (LVDS) Connector
  132
- Gate Input Connector
  133
- LED Status Indicators
  134
Appendix C: Register-Level Programming

135
- DT9837 Register-Level Programming
  136
- DT9837A, DT9837B, and DT9837C Register-Level Programming
  140
  - Writing to the General Control Register 4
    140
  - Writing to EEPROM
    142
Index

145

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Data Translation DT9837C User Manual (150 pages)

Table of Contents

About this Manual

Chapter 1: Overview

Part 1: Getting Started

Chapter 2: Setting up and Installing the Module

Chapter 3: Wiring Signals

Chapter 4: Verifying the Operation of a Module

Part 2: Using Your Module

Chapter 5: Principles of Operation

Chapter 6: Supported Device Driver Capabilities

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

Chapter 8: Calibration

Appendix A: Specifications

Appendix B: Connector Pin Assignments and LED Status Indicators

Appendix C: Register-Level Programming

Index

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