Agilent Technologies U2121A User manual

Agilent Technologies
Agilent U2100A Series
Digital IO, 32-Terminal
Quick Start Guide

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Safety Information
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. Failure
to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of
design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies, Inc. assumes no liability for the cus-
tomer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
This data acquisition device is designed for use according to Pollution Degree 2 and safety-certified in compliance
with:
•IEC 61010-1:2001/EN 61010-1:2001
•USA: UL61010-1: 2004
•Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004
WARNING
A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like
that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury or death. Do not proceed
beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION
A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Do not proceed beyond a CAU-
TION notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
• Do not load the output terminals above the specified current limits.
• Do not use the device if it appears damaged or defective.
• Observe all markings on the device before connecting any wiring to the device.
• Turn off the device and application system power before connecting any wiring to the IO terminals.
• Do no operate the device in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
• Do no install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the device.
• Do not operate the device with the removable cover detached or loosened.
• Before removing the device cover, always disconnect the power cable and any external circuit.
CAUTION
• Applying excessive voltage or overloading the device will cause irreversible damage to the circuitry.
• Use the device with the cables provided.
• Always connect to a USB device that will limit the output current to the maximum rated current of this equipment.
WARNING

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Safety Symbol
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symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the
supplied documentation.
Regulatory Markings
The CE mark shows that the product complies with all the relevant Euro-
pean Legal Directives.
ICES/NMB-001 indicates that this ISM device complies with Canadian
ICES-001.
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ation. A CSA mark with the indicators “C” and “US” means that the prod-
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Agency of Australia. This signifies compliance with the Australian EMC
Frame work regulations under the terms of the Radio Communications Act
of 1992.
This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking
requirement. The affixed product label indicates that you must not discard
this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.
Additional Safety Information
For further information, refer to “Safety Notices” section in the Agilent U2100A Series Digital IO,
32-Terminal User’s Guide.

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Agilent U2100A Series Digital IO, 32-Terminal Quick Start Guide 5
Contents
Introduction to the Agilent U2100A Series Data Acquisition Devices 6
Standard Purchase Items Checklist 6
Product Outlook 7
General Specifications 9
Introduction to the Agilent U2121 Software 10
A. Check Your System Requirements 12
B. Check Your Pre-Installed IO Libraries Suite 13
C. Install the Agilent IO Libraries Suite Version 14.2 or Higher 14
D. Installing Agilent U2121 Software 15
i. Agilent U2121 IVI Driver 15
ii. Agilent DIO Diagnostics Application 17
E. Connecting the U2100A Series DAQ 19
F. Launch Your Agilent DIO Diagnostics 20
The Agilent DIO Diagnostics Basic Operations 22
Feature Tab Options 22
Menu Bar Options 23
Toolbar Option 25
Edge Detection Event Log 26
Additional Information 27
Your Other References ... 27

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Introduction to the Agilent U2100A Series Data Acquisition
Devices
Agilent U2100A Series data acquisition (DAQ) is a portable USB Digital
IO that is affordable and delivers reliable data acquisition solution for
digital signals. It is ideal for a broad variety of applications in both
industrial and scientific environments. There are 3 models featuredin the
Agilent U2100A Series DAQ: U2121A, U2122A and U2123A.
This quick start guide includes information of the Agilent U2100A series
data acquisition (DAQ)’s product specifications and overview. This guide
also covers the software and hardware driver installation guidelines, and
how to get started with the Agilent U2121 Software.
Standard Purchase Items Checklist
Inspect and verify the following items for the standard purchase of
U2100A Series. If there are missing items, contact the nearest Agilent
Technologies Sales Office.
✔U2121A/U2122A/U2123A USB Digital IO Module
✔USB Interface Cable
✔Terminal Block (4 pcs)
✔DIN Rail Clamp (2 pcs)
✔Agilent U2100A Series Digital IO, 32- Terminal Quick Start Guide
✔Agilent USB Digital IO, 32- Terminal U2100A Series Product Reference
CD- ROM
✔Agilent Automation- Ready CD (contains the Agilent IO Libraries
Suite)

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Product Outlook
Top View
Front View
Terminal Block
Plastic Casing
Name Plate
Pin Number
Terminal Block
USB Power Indicator
USB Interface
Connector

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Side View
Back View
Bottom View
Plastic Casing
Terminal Block
Terminal Block
Markings
Removable Cover
Pin Assignment Diagram
Model & Serial
Grommet
DIN Rail Clamp Slot
Number Label

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General Specifications
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
•Full accuracy at 0 °C to 55 °C
•Full accuracy up to 90 % RH at 40 °C (Non-condensing)
•Altitude up to 3000 m
STORAGE COMPLIANCE
•–40 °C to 70 °C
SAFETY COMPLIANCE
Certified by:
•IEC 61010-1:2001 / EN 61010-1:2001 (2nd Edition)
•USA: UL61010-1: 2004
•Canada: CSA C22.2 No.61010-1:2004
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
•Pollution Degree 2
EMC COMPLIANCE
•Certified to IEC/EN 61326: 1998 / CISPR 11, Group 1, Class A
SHOCK & VIBRATION
•Tested to IEC / EN 60086-2
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
•I/O connectors: USB series B receptacle, 10 position terminal block
(4 pieces)
•Terminal block I/O wiring: AWG 18 to 26 conductor wires with
insulation stripped from the end by 7 mm. Use suitable ferrule for
multistranded wires (do not solder).
•Terminal block screw torque: 2 kg-cm
DIMENSION (HxWxD)
•154.60 mm x 120.00 mm x 32.60 mm
WEIGHT
•270 g / 0.595 lbs
WARRANTY
•3 years

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Introduction to the Agilent U2121 Software
The Agilent DIO Diagnostics is a software utility that helps you to quickly
connect and configure your Agilent U2100A Series DAQ, verify operation,
and troubleshoot connectivity problems.
You can use Agilent DIO Diagnostics to:
•Discover, identify, and verify communication with the U2100A Series
DAQ connected to your PC or to your local area network.
•Communicate interactively with the U2100A Series DAQ.
•Set up non- volatile settings for the U2100A Series DAQ.
The Agilent U2121 Software Start-Up
If you are using the U2100A Series DAQ with the Agilent U2121 Software,
follow the step- by- step instructions as shown in the following flowchart.
NOTE
•If you do not wish to specifically use the U2100A Series DAQ with the Agilent U2121
software, and use the DAQ devices with Agilent VEE, LabVIEW or Microsoft Visual Studio
only, you can skip steps D(ii) and F in the following flowchart.
•You need to install IVI-COM driver before using the U2100A Series DAQ with Agilent VEE,
LabVIEW or Microsoft Visual Studio.

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A. Check Your System Requirements
B. Check Your Pre-Installed IO
Libraries Suite
C. Install the Agilent IO Libraries
Suite Version 14.2 or Higher
D. Installing Agilent U2121
Software
i. Agilent U2121 IVI Driver
ii. Agilent DIO Diagnostics
Application
E. Connecting the U2100A Series
DAQ
F. Launch Your Agilent DIO
Diagnostics
iii. If Agilent IO Libraries Suite is
not installed
ii. If Agilent IO Libraries Suite 14.2
has been pre-installed
i. If Agilent IO Libraries Suite version
14.1 or lower has been pre-installed
(requires uninstalling of this version)

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A. Check Your System Requirements
Before installing the Agilent U2121 Software (IVI Driver and DIO
Diagnostics Application), you need to make sure your PC meets the
minimum system requirements as listed below:
Processor 450 MHz Pentium II or higher required, 800 MHz recommended
Operating system (One of the following Microsoft Windows Version)
•Windows XP Professional or Home Edition, Service Pack 1 or later
•Windows 2000 Professional, Service Pack 4 or later
Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or greater
Available memory 128 MB (256 MB or greater recommended)
Available disk space
236 MB required for installation:
•160 MB for Microsoft .NET Framework
•65 MB for Agilent IO Libraries Suite
•5632 kB for Agilent U2100A IVI Driver
•5125 kB for Agilent DIO Diagnostics Application
186 MB required for operation:
•110 MB for Microsoft .NET Framework
•65 MB for Agilent IO Libraries Suite
•5632 kB for Agilent U2100A IVI Driver
•5125 kB for Agilent DIO Diagnostics Application
Video Super VGA (800x600) 256 colors or more
NOTE
You will have to install the Agilent IO Libraries Suite first before installing the Agilent U2121
Software. The Agilent IO Libraries Suite, version 14.2.8931 or later is recommended. Whenever
possible, you should use the latest version of the Agilent IO Libraries Suite. See the Agilent IO
Libraries Getting Started Guide on your Automation-Ready CD for a full description of
installation options and installation troubleshooting information.
NOTE
If you have the Agilent USB Digital IO, 32-Terminal U2100A Series Product Reference CD-ROM,
you can install the Agilent IO Libraries Suite with the required version directly from the
CD-ROM.
NOTE
You must have Administrator privileges to install the Agilent U2121 Software.

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B. Check Your Pre-Installed IO Libraries Suite
To check the version of your pre- installed IO Libraries Suite, right- click
IO Control icon on your taskbar notification area and select About Agilent
IO Control. Agilent IO Control window will appear and the version of
installed IO Libraries Suite will be displayed as shown below.
i. If Agilent IO Libraries Suite version 14.1 or lower has been pre-installed
Requires uninstalling of Agilent IO Libraries Suite version 14.1 or
lower.
1To uninstall, go to Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs and
select Agilent IO Libraries Suite 14.1 or lower version.
2Click Change/Remove and select Remove when the instructions on the
screen prompted to proceed uninstalling the IO Libraries Suite
version 14.1 or lower from your PC.
3To install version 14.2 or higher, go to C. Install the Agilent IO Libraries
Suite Version 14.2 or Higher.
ii. If Agilent IO Libraries Suite 14.2 has been pre-installed
If you have the IO Libraries Suite 14.2 pre- installed on your PC, skip
Step C and proceed D to i. Agilent U2121 IVI Driver.
iii. If Agilent IO Libraries Suite is not installed
If you do not have IO Libraries Suite installed on your PC, go to C.
Install the Agilent IO Libraries Suite Version 14.2 or Higher.

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C. Install the Agilent IO Libraries Suite Version 14.2 or Higher
The Agilent IO Libraries Suite 14.2 is available in the Agilent
Automation- Ready CD that comes with the standard purchase of
U2100A Series DAQ devices.
1Disconnect any USB DAQ device that is connected to your PC and
close all other applications on your PC.
2Insert the Agilent Automation- Ready CD into your CD- ROM drive,
and follow the instructions on your screen.
3If the installation does not start automatically, go to Start > Run (on
the Windows start menu) and type <drive>:\autorun\
auto.exe where drive is your CD- ROM drive.
4If you obtain the Agilent IO Libraries Suite from the web, save the
self- extracting zip file (*.exe) to any location on your hard disk.
5Double- click the installation file to launch the installation.
6Follow the instructions on your screen to proceed with the
installation.
7After the installation is completed, you will see the IO Control icon
on the Windows taskbar notification area as shown below.
NOTE
•If you do not have the Agilent Automation-Ready CD, obtain the Agilent IO Libraries Suite
14.2 or higher at http://www.agilent.com/find/iolib.
•Ensure that you do not have any USB DAQ device connected to your PC during installation of
the Agilent IO Libraries Suite.
NOTE
For detailed installation instructions, refer to the Agilent IO Libraries Suite Getting Started
Guide at http://www.agilent.com/find/iolib.

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D. Installing Agilent U2121 Software
There are two software available for installation:
i. Agilent U2121 IVI Driver
1Verify that your PC meets the minimum system requirements. (See
‘System Requirements’ on page 12.)
2Close all other applications on your PC.
3Insert the Agilent USB Digital IO, 32- Terminal U2100A Series
Product Reference CD into the CD- ROM drive of your PC.
4Installer will automatically launch the Agilent U2100 Series
Installation Menu.
5When the Installation Menu appears, click IVI Driver once, and wait
for the Installation dialog box to appear.
6When the Installation Dialog appears, click Next to begin the IVI
Driver installation.
7If the auto- run window does not appear automatically, click Start >
Run, then type <drive>:\autorun.exe, where <drive> is your
CD drive alphabet.
8Read the License Agreement(s). To accept the terms, click on the
radio button labeled I accept the terms of the license agreement then
click Next to continue.

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9When the Setup Type dialog box appears, as shown below, clicking
Typical will install all features for your configuration in standard
locations on your PC.
10 If you choose a Custom setup, the Select Features dialog box will
appear.
aClick on any feature in the list to see the feature’s description and
space requirement. It is recommended that you install the sample
programs if you plan to program with the IVI driver. However, you
may omit this recommendation to save space.
bSelect the check box for each feature to be installed. Clear the check
box to omit the feature selection.
cClick Next.
11 When the Ready to Install dialog box appears, click Install to confirm
your choices and begin copying files.
12 When the Complete dialog box appears, click Finish.

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ii. Agilent DIO Diagnostics Application
1Verify that your PC meets the minimum system requirements. (See
‘System Requirements’ on page 12.)
2Close all other applications on your PC.
3Insert the Agilent USB Digital IO, 32- Terminal U2100A Series
Product Reference CD into the CD- ROM drive of your PC.
4Installer will automatically launch the Agilent U2100 Series
Installation Menu.
5When the Installation Menu appears, click Application, and wait for
the Installation dialog box to appear.
6When the Installation dialog box appears, click Next to begin the
Agilent DIO Diagnostics Setup.
7If the auto- run window does not appear automatically, click Start >
Run, then type <drive>:\autorun.exe, where <drive> is your
CD drive alphabet.
8Read the License Agreement(s). To accept the terms, click on the
radio button labeled I accept the terms of the license agreement then
click Next to continue.

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9When the Setup Type dialog box appears, as shown below, click
Install or Custom. The Install setup installs all the features for your
configuration in standard locations on your PC.
10 If you choose a Custom setup, the Select Features dialog box will
appear.
aClick on any feature in the list to see the feature’s description and
the space requirement.
bSelect the check box for each feature to be installed. Clear the check
box to omit the feature selection.
cClick Browse to select the specific destination folder for the
application.
dClick Next.
11 When the Install Confirmation dialog box appears, click Install to
confirm your choices and begin copying files.
12 When the Complete dialog box appears, click Finish.
NOTE
USING THE LICENSED MATERIALS INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE LICENSE TERMS.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, YOU MAY RETURN ANY UNOPENED
LICENSED MATERIALS FOR A FULL REFUND. IF THE LICENSED MATERIALS ARE BUNDLED OR
PRE-LOADED WITH ANOTHER PRODUCT, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT
FOR A FULL REFUND.

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E. Connecting the U2100A Series DAQ
After the Agilent IO Libraries Suite, Agilent DIO Diagnostics Application
software, and the Agilent U2121 IVI Driver have been installed, you can
start the U2100A Series DAQ installation. The steps include:
1Unpack the USB Digital IO Module (U2121A/U2122A/U2123A).
2Connect the upstream USB port of the Agilent U2100A Series DAQ
to any PC USB downstream port (USB 1.1/2.0) with the bundled
USB Cable.
3The device is USB bus- powered and does not require any external
power for the internal circuitry of the device.
4After the device is connected, the yellow USB power indicator will
blink a few times to show that the module is being powered up.
5Windows will prompt for the device driver installation if the device
is plugged in for the first time to that particular USB downstream
port.
6The USB power indicator will always be on after the device driver is
successfully installed.
NOTE
External power supply is only applicable for external load.

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F. Launch Your Agilent DIO Diagnostics
1Double- click the Agilent DIO Diagnostics icon on your desktop or go
to Start > All Programs > Agilent > Agilent DIO Diagnostics > Agilent DIO
Diagnostics to launch the software.
2The Agilent DIO Diagnostics welcome screen will appear as shown
below.
NOTE
•Agilent IO Control will launch automatically when you start your PC.
•Launching Agilent DIO Diagnostics without Agilent IO Control running will cause Agilent
DIO Diagnostics to fail from detecting or establishing any connection with the USB DAQ
device connected to your PC.
•To run Agilent IO Control, go to Start > All Programs > Agilent IO Libraries Suite > Agilent
Connection Expert.