Agilent Technologies U2300A Series User manual

Agilent Technologies
Agilent U2300A Series
USB Multifunction Data
Acquisition Devices
User’s Guide

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Safety Information
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases 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
customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
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Regulatory Markings
Direct current
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General Safety Information
WARNING
• Do not use the device if it is damaged. Before you use the device,
inspect the case. Look for cracks or missing plastic. Do not operate the
device around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage (as marked on the device)
between terminals, or between terminal and external ground.
• Always use the device with the cables provided.
• Observe all markings on the device before connecting to the device.
• Turn off the device and application system power before connecting to
the I/O terminals.
• When servicing the device, use only specified replacement parts.
• Do not operate the device with the removable cover removed or
loosened.
• Do not connect any cables and terminal block prior to performing
self-test process.
• Use only the power adapter supplied by the manufacturer to avoid any
unexpected hazards.
CAUTION
• Do not load the output terminals above the specified current limits.
Applying excessive voltage or overloading the device will cause
irreversible damage to the circuitry.
• Applying excessive voltage or overloading the input terminal will
damage the device permanently.
• If the device is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the device may be impaired.
• Always use dry cloth to clean the device. Do not use ethyl alcohol or
any other volatile liquid to clean the device.
• Do not permit any blockage of the ventilation holes of the device.

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
2002/96/EC
This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking
requirement. This affixed product label indicates that you must not discard this
electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.
Product Category:
With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this
instrument is classified as a “Monitoring and Control Instrument” product.
The affixed product label is shown as below:
Do not dispose in domestic household waste
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In This Guide...
1 Getting Started provides an overview of the U2300A Series, the product outlook,
product dimension, and product layout. This chapter also contains the
instructions on getting started with the U2300A Series from system requirements
checking to installations of hardware and software to the launching of the Agilent
Measurement Manager application software.
2 Connector Pins Configuration describes the connector pins configuration of
the U2300A Series USB DAQ and the signal connection between the U2300A and
external devices.
3 Features and Functions includes the information for better understanding on
the features and functions of the U2300A series USB DAQ. This includes the
operations of the analog input, analog output, digital input/output, and digital
counter subsystems.
4 Characteristics and Specifications specifies the characteristics,
environmental conditions, and specifications of the U2300A DAQ devices.
5 Calibration introduces the procedures to perform the calibration process for the
U2300A Series DAQ devices to minimize A/D measurement errors and D/A
output errors.

U2300A Series DAQ User’s Guide VII
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014
Generic example
Manufacturer’s Name: Agilent Technologies Microwave Products (M) Sdn. Bhd
Manufacturer’s Address: Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone,
11900, Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
Declares under sole responsibility that the product as originally delivered
Product Name: Agilent U2300A Series Multifunction USB Data
Acquisition(DAQ) device
Models Number: U2331A, U2351A, U2352A, U2353A, U2354A, U2355A,
U2356A
Product Options: This declaration covers all options of the above product(s)
complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European Directives, and
carries the CE marking accordingly:
Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC)
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC)
and conforms with the following product standards:
EMC Standard
StandardStandard
Standard
Limit LimitLimit
Limit
IEC 61326-1:1997+A1:1998 / EN 61326-1:1997+A1:1998
CISPR 11:1990 / EN55011:1991 Class A Group 1
IEC 61000-4-2:1995+A1:1998 / EN 61000-4-2:1995 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD
IEC 61000-4-3:1995 / EN 61000-4-3:1995 3 V/m, 80-1000 MHz
IEC 61000-4-4:1995 / EN 61000-4-4:1995 0.5 kV signal lines, 1 kV power lines
IEC 61000-4-5:1995 / EN 61000-4-5:1995 0.5 kV line-line, 1 kV line-ground
IEC 61000-4-6:1996 / EN 61000-4-6:1996 3 V, 0.15-80 MHz
IEC 61000-4-11:1994 / EN 61000-4-11:1994 1 cycle / 100%
Canada: ICES-001:1998
Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS 2064.1
The product was tested in a typical configuration with Agilent Technologies test systems.
Safety IEC 61010-1:2001 / EN 61010-1:2001
Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004
USA: UL 61010-1: 2004
This DoC applies to above-listed products placed on the EU market after:
20-October-2006
Date Mack Soh
Quality Manager
For further information, please contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office, agent or distributor,
or Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbH, Herrenberger Straße 130, D 71034 Böblingen, Germany.
Template: A5971-5302-2, Rev. B.01 U2300 series Rev 1.0

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Product Regulations
Performance Criteria
IEC 61326-1:1997+A1:1998 / EN 61326-1:1997+A1:1998 U2331A, U2351A, U2352A U2353A,
U2354A, U2355A, U2356A
CISPR 11:1990 / EN 55011:1991 – Group 1 Class A
IEC 61000-4-2:1995+A1:1998 / EN 61000-4-2:1995 (ESD 4kV
CD, 8kV AD)
B
IEC 61000-4-3:1995 / EN 61000-4-3:1995 (3V/m, 80% AM) A
IEC 61000-4-4:1995 / EN 61000-4-4:1995 (EFT 0.5kV line-line,
1kV line-earth)
B
IEC 61000-4-5:1995 / EN 61000-4-5:1995 (Surge 0.5kV line-line,
1kV line-earth)
B
IEC 61000-4-6:1996 / EN 61000-4-6:1996 (3V, 0.15~80 MHz,
80% AM, power line)
A
IEC 61000-4-11:1994 / EN 61000-4-11:1994 (Dips 1 cycle,
100%)
C
Canada: ICES-001:1998
Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS 2064.1
EMC
IEC 61010-1:2001 / EN 61010-1:2001
Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004
Safety
USA: UL 61010-1: 2004
Additional Information:
The product herewith complies with the essential requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (including 93/68/EEC) and carries the CE Marking accordingly (European Union).
1
Performance Criteria:
A Pass - Normal operation, no effect.
B Pass - Temporary degradation, self recoverable.
C Pass - Temporary degradation, operator intervention required.
D Fail - Not recoverable, component damage.
N/A – Not applicable
Models Description:
U2331A – USB 64SE/32DI, 12bits, 3MSa/s Multifunction USB DAQ
U2351A – USB 16SE/8DI, 16bits, 250kSa/s Multifunction USB DAQ
U2352A – USB 16SE/8DI, 16bits, 250kSa/s Multifunction USB DAQ (without Analog output)
U2353A – USB 16SE/8DI, 16bits, 500kSa/s Multifunction USB DAQ
U2354A – USB 16SE/8DI, 16bits, 500kSa/s Multifunction USB DAQ (without Analog output)
U2355A – USB 64SE/32DI, 16bits, 250kSa/s Multifunction USB DAQ
U2356A – USB 64SE/32DI, 16bits, 500kSa/s Multifunction USB DAQ
Notes:
Regulatory Information for Canada
ICES/NMB-001:1998
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est confomre à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.
Regulatory Information for Australia/New Zealand
This ISM device complies with Australian/New Zealand AS/NZS 2064.1

U2300A Series DAQ User’s Guide IX
Contents
1Getting Started
Introduction 2
Product Overview 3
Product outlook 3
Product dimension 4
Standard Purchase Items Checklist 6
Software Installation 7
A. Check Your System Requirements 8
B. Install the Agilent IO Libraries Suite 9
C. Install the Hardware Driver 10
D. Install the Agilent Measurement Manager 13
E. Connect Your Device to the PC 17
F. Launch Your Agilent Measurement Manager 20
L-Mount Kit Installation 21
General Maintenance 23
2Connector Pins Configuration
Connector Pins Configuration 26
Analog Input Signal Connection 33
Types of signal sources 33
Input configurations 34

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3Features and Functions
Features Overview 40
Analog Input Operation Mode 41
Scan list (for continuous mode only) 45
Burst mode 46
A/D data conversion 47
AI data format 49
Analog Output Operation Mode 51
D/A reference voltage 55
AO data format 55
Digital I/O 58
General Purpose Digital Counter 61
Trigger Sources 67
Trigger types 68
Digital trigger 71
Analog trigger 72
SCPI Programming Examples 75
Analog input 75
Analog output 78
4Characteristics and Specifications
Product Characteristics 82
Product Specifications 83
Basic multifunction DAQ device specifications 83
High density multifunction DAQ device specifications 87
Electrical Measurement Specifications 91
Basic multifunction USB DAQ device specifications 91
High density multifunction USB DAQ device specifications 93

Contents
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5Calibration
Self-Calibration 96

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1 Floating source and RSE input connections 34
Figure 2-2 Ground-referenced sources and NRSE input
connections 35
Figure 2-3 Ground-referenced source and differential input
mode 36
Figure 2-4 Floating source and differential input 37
Figure 3-1 Functional block diagram of U2300A series DAQ
device 42
Figure 3-2 Burst mode enabled and disabled during data
acquisition 46
Figure 3-3 Analog output operation mode 51
Figure 3-4 General purpose digital I/O of Agilent U2300A series
DAQ 58
Figure 3-5 General purpose digital counter 61
Figure 3-6 Totalizer mode 62
Figure 3-7 Pre-trigger 68
Figure 3-8 Middle-trigger 69
Figure 3-9 Post-trigger 70
Figure 3-10 Delay-trigger 71
Figure 3-11 Positive and negative edge of digital trigger. 71
Figure 3-12 Above high trigger condition 72
Figure 3-13 Below low trigger condition 73
Figure 3-14 Window trigger condition 74

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List of Tables
Ta b l e 2- 1 68-pin VHDCI connector pins descriptions 30
Ta b l e 2- 2 SSI connector pins descriptions 31
Ta b l e 3- 1 Analog input operation overview 42
Ta b l e 3- 2 Structure of a scan list with four entries 45
Ta b l e 3- 3 Analog input range and digital code output for
bipolar 49
Ta b l e 3- 4 Analog input range and digital code output for
unipolar 49
Ta b l e 3- 5 Analog input range and digital code output for
bipolar 50
Ta b l e 3- 6 Analog input range and digital code output for
unipolar 50
Ta b l e 3- 7 Analog output operation overview 52
Ta b l e 3- 8 Digital code and voltage output table for bipolar setting
(U2331A, U2355A and U2356A) 56
Ta b l e 3- 9 Digital code and voltage output table for unipolar setting
(U2331A, U2355A and U2356A) 56
Ta b l e 3- 1 0 Digital code and voltage output table for bipolar setting
(U2351A and U2353A) 57
Ta b l e 3- 1 1 Digital code and voltage output table for unipolar setting
(U2351A and U2353A) 57
Ta b l e 3- 1 2 Trigger type for single-shot acquisition of continuous
mode 67
Ta b l e 3- 1 3 Trigger type for continuous acquisition of continuous
mode 67
Ta b l e 4- 1 Analog input product specifications for basic
multifunction DAQ device 83
Ta b l e 4- 2 Analog output product specifications for basic
multifunction DAQ device 84

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Ta b l e 4- 3 Digital I/O product specifications for basic multifunction
DAQ device 84
Ta b l e 4- 4 General purpose digital counter product specifications
for basic multifunction DAQ device 85
Ta b l e 4- 5 Analog trigger product specifications for basic
multifunction DAQ device 85
Ta b l e 4- 6 Digital trigger product specifications for basic
multifunction DAQ device 85
Ta b l e 4- 7 Calibration product specifications for basic multifunction
DAQ device 86
Ta b l e 4- 8 General product specifications for basic multifunction
DAQ device 86
Ta b l e 4- 9 Analog input product specifications for high density
multifunction DAQ device 87
Ta b l e 4- 1 0 Analog output product specifications for high density
multifunction DAQ device 88
Ta b l e 4- 1 1 Digital I/O product specifications for high density
multifunction DAQ device 88
Ta b l e 4- 1 2 General purpose digital counter product specifications
for high density multifunction DAQ device 89
Ta b l e 4- 1 3 Analog trigger product specifications for high density
multifunction DAQ device 89
Ta b l e 4- 1 4 Digital trigger product specifications for high density
multifunction DAQ device 89
Ta b l e 4- 1 5 Calibration product specifications for high density
multifunction DAQ device 90
Ta b l e 4- 1 6 General product specifications for high density
multifunction DAQ device 90
Ta b l e 4- 1 7 Analog input electrical measurement specifications for
basic multifunction USB DAQ device 91
Ta b l e 4- 1 8 Analog output electrical measurement specifications
for basic multifunction USB DAQ device 91
Ta b l e 4- 1 9 Analog input electrical measurement specifications for
high density multifunction USB DAQ device 93

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Ta b l e 4- 2 0 Analog output electrical measurement specifications
for high density multifunction USB DAQ device 93
Ta b l e 4- 2 0 Analog output electrical measurement specifications
for high density multifunction USB DAQ device 93

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Agilent U2300A Series USB Multifunction Data Acquisition Devices
User’s Guide
Agilent Technologies
1
Getting Started
Introduction 2
Product Overview 3
Product outlook 3
Product dimension 4
Terminal Block Overview 5
Standard Purchase Items Checklist 6
Software Installation 7
A. Check Your System Requirements 8
B. Install the Agilent IO Libraries Suite 9
C. Install the Hardware Driver 10
D. Install the Agilent Measurement Manager 13
E. Connect Your Device to the PC 17
F. Launch Your Agilent Measurement Manager 20
L-Mount Kit Installation 21
General Maintenance 23
This chapter provides an overview of the U2300A series, the
product outlook, product dimension, and product layout.
This chapter also contains instructions on how to get started
with the U2300A series that begins from system
requirements checking to installations of hardware and
software to the launching of the Agilent Measurement
Manager application software.

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1GettingStarted
Introduction
The Agilent U2300A series USB multifunction data acquisition
(DAQ) devices can operate as a standalone unit or modular unit
(when used in a chassis). The U2300A series consists of basic
multifunction models (U2351A, U2352A, U2353A, and U2354A) and
high density multifunction models (U2355A, U2356A, and U2331A).
The basic multifunction DAQ can sample up to 500 kSa/s with a
resolution of 16 bits. Whereas, the high density multifunction DAQ
is able to sample up to 3 MSa/s for a single channel and up to 1
MSa/s for multiple channels. This makes it ideal when dealing with
high- density analog input/output signals and different input
ranges.
The U2300A series DAQ also features a 24- bit programmable
digital I/O and two independent 31- bit general purpose digital
counter. In addition to that, the U2300A is able to perform analog
and digital functions at full speed. It has a resolution range of 12
to 16 bits, with no missing codes. It comes with self calibration
capability. This enables the device to readjust its offset within the
specified accuracies and ranges.
The U2300A series DAQ devices are compatible with a wide range
of Application Development Environment (ADE), such as Agilent
VEE, LabVIEW and Microsoft Visual Studio. Bundled with the
purchase of every device is an easy- to- use data logging software,
the Agilent Measurement Manager.