ADLINK Technology USB-1210 User manual

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Manual Rev.: 2.00
Revision Date: July 31, 2014
Part No: 50-1Z162-1000
USB-1210
4-CH 16-Bit 2MS/s Simultaneous-Sampling USB
DAQ Module
User’s Manual

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Revision History
Revision Release Date Description of Change(s)
2.00 July 31, 2014 Initial Release

Preface iii
USB-1210
Preface
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Conventions
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Table of Contents v
USB-1210
Table of Contents
Revision History...................................................................... ii
Preface .................................................................................... iii
List of Figures ....................................................................... vii
List of Tables.......................................................................... ix
1 Introduction ........................................................................ 1
1.1 Overview.............................................................................. 1
1.2 Features............................................................................... 1
1.3 Applications ......................................................................... 1
1.4 Specifications....................................................................... 2
1.4.1 General Specifications................................................ 2
1.4.2 Analog Input ............................................................... 3
1.5 Schematics .......................................................................... 4
1.5.1 Module........................................................................ 4
1.5.2 Module Stand ............................................................. 7
1.6 Connector Pin Assignment ................................................ 11
1.6.1 Connector Signal Description ................................... 11
1.7 Analog Input Signal Connection ........................................ 12
1.8 Software Support ............................................................... 14
1.9 Driver Support for Windows............................................... 14
1.10 Utilities for Windows .......................................................... 14
2 Getting Started ................................................................. 15
2.1 Unpacking Checklist .......................................................... 15
2.2 Attaching the Module Stand............................................... 15
2.3 Rail Mounting..................................................................... 16
2.4 Wall Mounting .................................................................... 17
2.5 Installing the USB-1210 Module ........................................ 18

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2.5.1 Connecting the USB-1210 Module ........................... 18
2.5.2 Device ID .................................................................. 19
2.5.3 Hardware Configuration............................................ 20
3 Operation & Calibration.................................................... 21
3.1 Operation ........................................................................... 21
3.1.1 Signal Function......................................................... 21
3.1.2 A/D Conversion......................................................... 22
3.1.3 Trigger Sources ........................................................ 25
3.1.4 Trigger Modes........................................................... 27
3.1.5 Programmable Function I/O...................................... 31
3.1.6 Basic Timer/Counter Function .................................. 32
3.1.7 General Purpose Timer/Counter Modes................... 33
3.1.8 Isolation .................................................................... 39
3.2 Calibration.......................................................................... 39
3.2.1 Loading Calibration Constants.................................. 39
3.2.2 Auto-Calibration ........................................................ 40
3.2.3 Saving Calibration Constants ................................... 40
Important Safety Instructions............................................... 41
Getting Service ...................................................................... 43

List of Figures vii
USB-1210
List of Figures
Figure 1-1: USB-1210 Module Rear View..................................... 4
Figure 1-2: USB-1210 Module Side View ..................................... 5
Figure 1-3: USB-1210 Module Front View .................................... 6
Figure 1-4: Module, Stand, Connector, and USB Cable ............... 7
Figure 1-5: Module, Stand, & Wall Mount Kit Side View
(w/ connections) ......................................................... 8
Figure 1-6: Module in Stand Front View ....................................... 8
Figure 1-7: Module Stand Top View ............................................. 9
Figure 1-8: Module Stand Side Cutaway View ........................... 10
Figure 1-9: Module Stand Front View ......................................... 10
Figure 1-10: GRND-Referenced Source w/ DIFF Input ................ 13
Figure 1-11: Floating Source w/ DIFF Input.................................. 13
Figure 2-1: Rail Mount Kit ........................................................... 16
Figure 2-2: Module Pre-Rail Mounting ........................................ 16
Figure 2-3: Module Rail-Mounted ............................................... 17
Figure 2-4: Wall Mount Holes ..................................................... 17
Figure 2-5: Module with Wall Mount Apparatus .......................... 18
Figure 2-6: USB-1210 module in Windows Device Manager...... 19
Figure 2-7: Device ID Selection Control...................................... 20
Figure 3-1: Carrier Board Functional Block Diagram .................. 21
Figure 3-2: Daughter Board Functional Block Diagram .............. 22
Figure 3-3: Analog Input ............................................................. 23
Figure 3-4: Configuring Different Sampling Rates ...................... 25
Figure 3-5: Below-Low Analog Triggering................................... 26
Figure 3-6: Above-High Analog Triggering ................................. 27
Figure 3-7: Digital Triggering ...................................................... 27
Figure 3-8: Post Trigger without Retriggering ............................. 28
Figure 3-9: Delayed Trigger ........................................................ 28
Figure 3-10: Middle Trigger........................................................... 29
Figure 3-11: Pre-Trigger ............................................................... 29
Figure 3-12: Post Trigger with Retriggering .................................. 30
Figure 3-13: Gated Trigger ........................................................... 30
Figure 3-14: Mode 1-Simple Gated-Event Calculation ................. 33
Figure 3-15: Mode 2-Single Period Measurement ........................ 34
Figure 3-16: Mode 3-Single Pulse-Width Measurement ............... 35
Figure 3-17: Mode 4-Single-Gated Pulse ..................................... 35
Figure 3-18: Mode 5-Single-Triggered Pulse................................ 36
Figure 3-19: Mode 6-Re-Triggered Single Pulse .......................... 36

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Figure 3-20: Mode 7-Single-Triggered Continuous Pulse............. 37
Figure 3-21: Mode 8-Continuous Gated Pulse.............................. 37
Figure 3-22: Mode 9-Edge Separation Measurement................... 38
Figure 3-23: Mode 10-PWM Output Following Trigger ................. 38
Figure 3-24: Mode 10-PWM Output Following GATE Control ...... 38
Figure 3-25: Isolation .................................................................... 39

List of Tables ix
USB-1210
List of Tables
Table 1-1: USB-1210 Pin Assignment ............................................ 11
Table 1-2: CN1/CN2 I/O Signal Description.................................... 12
Table 3-1: Bipolar Analog Input Range and Output Digital Code ... 23
Table 3-2: Pin Definition of LVTTL Digital I/O ................................. 31
Table 3-3: Timer/Counter Pin Definition.......................................... 32

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Introduction 1
USB-1210
1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
The USB-1210 is a 16-bit high-speed USB 2.0-based DAQ mod-
ule equipped with 4 analog input channels providing simultaneous
sampling at up to 2MS/s per channel. The USB-1210 delivers high
accuracy and excellent dynamic performance at maximum sam-
pling rates and features flexible trigger function. In addition,
onboard 256MS FIFO ensures no data loss during acquisition
even with heavy loading on CPU or system.
The USB-1210 is USB bus powered and equipped with removable
screw-down terminals for easy device connectivity, and the
included multi-functional stand can be used for desktop, rail, or
wall mounting.
Suitable for high-speed data acquisition, laboratory and medical
research, the USB-1210 provides a reliable measurement solution
at an affordable price.
1.2 Features
XHi-Speed USB 2.0
XUSB bus power
X4-CH simultaneous-sampling analog input, up to 2MS/s per
channel
XAnalog and digital triggering
X500VDC bus isolation
XRemovable screw terminal
XLockable USB cable for secure connectivity
XReady-to-use testing application (U-Test) included
1.3 Applications
XAutomotive testing
XHigh-speed data acquisition
XLaboratory research
XMedical
XI/O control

2 Introduction
1.4 Specifications
1.4.1 General Specifications
Digital I/O Specifications
Number of channels 8-CH programmable function digital input (DI)
4-CH programmable function digital output
(DO)
Compatibility LVTTL (single-end) (supports 3.3V and 5 V DI
but 3.3V DO)
Input voltage Logic low: VIL = 0.8 V max; IIL = 0.2 mA
max.Logic high: VIH = 2.0 V min.; IIH = 0.2 mA
max.
Output voltage Logic low: VOL = 0.5 V max; IOL = 10 mA max.
Logic high: VOH = 2.6V min.; IIH = 10 mA max.
Supporting modes (only one
can be selected and function
at the same time, please see
Section 3.1.5: Programma-
ble Function I/O)
8-CH LVTTL DI and 4-CH LVTTL DO
2-CH 32-bit general-purpose timer/counters:
Clock source: internal or external
Max source frequency: internal: 80 MHz;
external: 10 MHz
2-CH PWM outputs”:
Duty cycle:1-99% (please see Section :
Mode 10: PWM Output)
Modulation frequency: 20 MHz to 0.005Hz
Data transfers Programmed I/O
Physical, Power, and Operating Environment
Interface High speed USB 2.0 compatible, mini-USB
connector
Dimensions 156 (L) x 114 (W) x 41 (H) mm (6.14 X 4.49 X 1.61
in.)
I/O Connector Two 20-pin removable screw-down terminals
Power requirement USB power (5 V @ 500 mA)
Operating environment Ambient temperature: 0 to 55qC
Relative humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing
Storage environment Ambient temperature: -20 to 70 qC
Relative humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing

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USB-1210
1.4.2 Analog Input
Resolution 16 bit
Channels 4 differential (simultaneous sampling)
Maximum sampling rate 2MS/s per channel
Programmable gain 1, 5
Input range (voltage) ± 10 V, ± 2 V
Offset error ± 1mV (gain=1)
± 0.2mV (gain=5)
Gain error Typical: ± 0.01% of FSR (gain=1 & 5)
Maximum: ± 0.02% of FSR (gain=1 & 5)
-3dB bandwidth 630kHz (gain=1)
600kHz (gain=5)
CMRR (fin=1 kHz) 80 dB (gain=1)
90 dB (gain=5)
SFDR (fin=10 kHz) 108 dB (gain=5)
SINAD (fin=10 kHz) 89 dB (gain=1 & 5)
THD (fin=10 kHz) 100 dB (gain=1 & 5)
SNR (fin=10 kHz) 89 dB (gain=1 & 5)
ENOB (fin=10 kHz) 14.3-Bit (gain=1 & 5)
Temperature Drift:
Gain Error 5 ppm/°C (gain=1 & 5)
Temperature Drift:
Offset Error
50µV/°C (gain=1)
20µV/°C(gain=5)
FIFO buffer 256 Msamples
Trigger sources Software, external digital, analog trigger
(from one analog input channel)
Trigger mode
Post trigger, pre-trigger, delay trigger,
middle trigger, gate trigger, post or delay
trigger with re-trigger
External A/D conversion
source Yes (from CONV)
Input coupling DC
Overvoltage protection Power on: ± 35 V
Power off: ± 15V
Input impedance 1 Gȍ

4 Introduction
1.5 Schematics
1.5.1 Module
Figure 1-1: USB-1210 Module Rear View
Data transfer Programmed I/O, continuous (USB bulk
transfer mode)
NOTE:
NOTE:
All units are in millimeters (mm)

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USB-1210
Figure 1-2: USB-1210 Module Side View
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Figure 1-3: USB-1210 Module Front View
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Introduction 7
USB-1210
1.5.2 Module Stand
The multi-function USB-1210 stand is compatible with desk, rail, or
wall mounting. To fix the module in the stand, slide the module
body into the stand until a click is heard. To remove the module
from the stand, twist the bottom of the stand in a back-and forth
motion and separate from the module.
Figure 1-4: Module, Stand, Connector, and USB Cable

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Figure 1-5: Module, Stand, & Wall Mount Kit Side View (w/ connections)
Figure 1-6: Module in Stand Front View
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USB-1210
Figure 1-7: Module Stand Top View
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Figure 1-8: Module Stand Side Cutaway View
Figure 1-9: Module Stand Front View
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