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Measurement Computing Data Translation DT9816 Series User Manual (108 pages)

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Radio and Television Interference
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Canadian Department of Communications Statement
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Table of Contents
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About this Manual
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Intended Audience
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How this Manual Is Organized
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Conventions Used in this Manual
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Related Information
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Where to Get Help
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Chapter 1: Overview
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Key Hardware Features
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Supported Software
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Getting Started Procedure
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Part 1: Getting Started
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Chapter 2: Setting up and Installing the Module
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Unpacking
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System Requirements
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Attaching Modules to the Computer
27
Connecting Directly to the USB Ports
27
Computer
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Connecting to an Expansion Hub
28
Changing the Name of a Module (Optional)
30
Chapter 3: Wiring Signals to the Module
31
Preparing to Wire Signals
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Wiring Recommendations
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Wiring Signals to the DT9816, DT9816-A, DT9816-S, or DT9816-S-WTR Module
33
Wiring Signals to the DT9816-OEM Module
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Connecting Single-Ended Analog Input Signals
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Connecting Digital Input Signals
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Signals
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Connecting Digital Output Signals
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Connecting Counter/Timer Signals
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Connecting Signals for Event Counting
41
Connecting Signals for Frequency Measurement
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Connecting Signals for Rate Generation
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Chapter 4: Verifying the Operation of a Module
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Running the Quick Dataacq Application
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Application
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Testing Single-Value Analog Input
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Testing Continuous Analog Input
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Testing Single-Value Digital Input
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Testing Single-Value Digital Output
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Testing Frequency Measurement
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Testing Pulse Output
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Part 2: Using Your Module
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Chapter 5: Principles of Operation
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Analog Input Features
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Input Resolution
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Analog Input Channels
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Specifying a Single Analog Input Channel
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Specifying One or more Analog Input Channels
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Input Ranges and Gains
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Input Sample Clock Sources
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Internal A/D Sample Clock
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External A/D Sample Clock
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Analog Input Conversion Modes
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Single-Value Operations
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Continuous Scan Mode
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Input Triggers
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Data Format and Transfer
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Error Conditions
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Digital I/O Features
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Digital I/O Lines
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Resolution
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Operation Modes
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Counter/Timer Features
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C/T Channel
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C/T Clock Sources
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Gate Types
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Pulse Duty Cycles
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Counter/Timer Operation Modes
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Event Counting
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Frequency Measurement
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Rate Generation
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Chapter 6: Supported Device Driver Capabilities
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Options
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Data Flow and Operation Options
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Buffering
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Triggered Scan Mode
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Data Encoding
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Channels
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Gain
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Ranges
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Resolution
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Current and Resistance Support
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Thermocouple, RTD, and Thermistor Support
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IEPE Support
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Bridge and Strain Gage Support
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Start Triggers
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Reference Triggers
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Clocks
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Counter/Timers
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Tachometers
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Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
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General Checklist
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Technical Support
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If Your Module Needs Factory Service
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Appendix A: Specifications
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Analog Input Specifications
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Digital I/O Specifications
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Counter/Timer Specifications
91
External Trigger Specifications
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External Clock Specifications
93
Power, Physical, and Environmental Specifications
94
Regulatory Specifications
95
Mating Connector Specifications
96
LED Status Indicators
97
Screw Terminal Assignments
98
DT9816-OEM Connector Pin Assignments
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LED Status Indicators
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Index
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