Agilent Technologies U2100A Series User manual

Agilent Technologies
Agilent U2100A Series
Digital IO, 32-Terminal
User’s Guide

Notices
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Manual Part Number
U2121-90002
Edition
First Edition, March 30 2007
Printed in Malaysia
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CAUTION
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ard. It calls attention to an operat-
ing 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
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conditions are fully understood and
met.
WARNING
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hazard. It calls attention to an
operating procedure, practice, or
the like that, if not correctly per-
formed or adhered to, could result
in personal injury or death. Do not
proceed beyond a WARNING
notice until the indicated condi-
tions are fully understood and
met.
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General Warranty
The material contained in this document is provided “as is,” and is subject
to being changed, without notice, in future editions. Further, to the
maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Agilent disclaims all
warranties, either express or implied with regard to this manual and any
information contained herein, including but not limited to the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Agilent
shall not be liable for errors or for incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the furnishing, use, or performance of this document or
any information contained herein. Should Agilent and the user have a
separate written agreement with warranty terms covering the material in
this document that conflict with these terms, the warranty terms in the
separate agreement will control. Duration and conditions of warranty for
this product may be superseded when the product is integrated into
(becomes a part of) other Agilent products. During the warranty period,
Agilent will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to
be defective. The warranty period begins on the date of delivery or on the
date of installation if installed by Agilent.
Warranty Service
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Limitation of Warranty
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper
or inadequate maintenance by the Buyer, Buyer-supplied products or
interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the
environmental specifications for the product, or improper site preparation
or maintenance.
The design and implementation of any circuit on this product is the sole
responsibility of the Buyer. Agilent does not warrant the Buyer’s circuitry
or malfunctions of Agilent products that result from the Buyer’s circuitry.
In addition, Agilent does not warrant any damage that occurs as a result of
the Buyer’s circuit or any defects that result from Buyer-supplied products.
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Exclusive Remedies
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indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including lost
profit or data), whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal
theory.
Technology Licenses
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under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the
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Safety Summary
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
customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
Safety Notices
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 loss of life. 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 CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.

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Safety Symbols
The following symbol on the instrument and in the documentation
indicates precautions that must be taken to maintain safe operation of the
instrument.
Regulatory Markings
The Instruction Documentation Symbol. The product is marked with this symbol
when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the supplied
documentation.
The CE mark shows that the product complies with all the relevant European
Legal Directives.
ICES/NMB-001 indicates that this ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association. A
CSA mark with the indicators "C" and "US" means that the product is certified for
both the U.S. and Canadian markets, to the applicable American and Canadian
standards.
The UL Mark is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL listing
mark with the indicators "C" and "US" indicates the product compliance with
both Canadian and U.S. requirements.
The C-tick mark is a registered trademark of the Spectrum Management Agency
of Australia. This signifies compliance with the Australian EMC Framework regu-
lations under the terms of the Radio Communications Act of 1992.

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General Safety Information
WARNING
• 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.

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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 hoursehold 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
To return this unwanted instrument, contact your nearest Agilent office, or
visit:
www.agilent.com/environment/product
for more information.

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Environmental Conditions
This instrument is designed for indoor use only. Table 1 shows the general
environmental requirements for the product.
Table 1 Environmental Requirements
Environmental Conditions Requirements
Maximum Altitude 3000 meter
Temperature 0 °C to 55 °C (Operating)
–40 °C to +70 °C (Non-operating)
Humidity Operating <+90 % RH at 40 °C (Non-condensing)
Non-operating 90 % RH at 65 °C
CAUTION
This product 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

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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 U2100A Series Digital IO (DAQ)
Models Number: U2121A, U2122A, U2123A
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:
16-Feb-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 U2100A series Rev 1.0

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Product Regulations
Performance Criteria
IEC 61326-1:1997+A1:1998 / EN 61326-1:1997+A1:1998
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%) B
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).
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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:
U2121A – 16-Terminal Digital Input and 16-Terminal Digital Output
U2122A – 32-Terminal Digital Input
U2123A – 32-Terminal Digital Output
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

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In This Guide ...
1Getting Started Chapter 1 introduces the new Agilent U2100A Series
Data Acquisition (DAQ) and provides overviews of the product, its
dimensions, and accessories.
2Features and Functions Chapter 2 contains details of the product
features, applications, and specifications. You will also find information on
the U2100A Series DAQ’s functionality. From this chapter, you can
understand how to program and configure the device via SCPI (Standard
Commands for Programmable Instruments) commands.
3Installing U2100A Series DAQ Chapter 3 includes steps and
descriptions on how to install the U2100A Series DAQ, Agilent U2121 IVI
Driver and Agilent DIO Diagnostics Application software.
4Pin Connections Chapter 4 focuses on detailed connector layout and pin
assignment description of all the U2100A Series DAQ. There is also
information on input and output terminal equivalent circuits with some
application examples.

Contents 1
Contents
Notices ii
General Warranty iii
Warranty Service iii
Limitation of Warranty iv
Exclusive Remedies iv
Technology Licenses iv
Safety Summary v
Safety Notices v
Safety Symbols vi
Regulatory Markings vi
General Safety Information vii
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC viii
Environmental Conditions ix
In This Guide ... xii
1 Getting Started
Introduction to the Agilent U2100A 6
Product at a Glance 6
Accessories 9
Dimensions 9
Product Overview 10
2 Features and Functions
Features 12
Applications 13
Product Specifications 14
General Specifications 15
Digital IO Functionality 16
•Digital Input/Output 16
Configuring IO Features 16
•U2121A/U2123A Watchdog Timer 16
•U2121A/U2122A Digital Filtering 18
•U2121A/U2122A Edge Detection 21

Contents 2
•U2121A/U2123A Programmable Power-Up States 24
IVI-COM Drivers 26
•Choosing Instrument-Specific Interface 26
•Choosing Class-Compliant Interface 26
•Using Both Interfaces 27
•Programming Environments 28
3 Installing U2100A Series DAQ
Receiving and Unpacking Unit 30
Shipment Contents 30
System Requirements 31
Installing Agilent IO Libraries Suite 32
Installing Agilent U2121 Software 32
•Agilent U2121 IVI Driver 32
•Agilent DIO Diagnostics Application 34
Connecting the U2100A Series DAQ 36
Installation Troubleshooting 36
Changing Your Installation or Removing Agilent U2121 Software 37
•Agilent U2121 IVI Driver 37
•Agilent DIO Diagnostics Application 37
Communicating with U2100A Series DAQ 38
Keeping Your Software Up To Date 38
Websites 39
4 Pin Connections
IO Descriptions 42
U2100A Series Functional Block Diagram 43
Pin Assignments 44
Circuit Diagrams 47
•Input Equivalent Circuit 47
•Input Example Circuit 48
•Output Equivalent Circuit 51
•Output Example Circuit 52
Index 55

Contents 3
List of Figures
Figure 1 Agilent U2100A Series Dimensions 9
Figure 2 U2100A Series Functional Block Diagram 43
Figure 3 U2121A Pin Assignment 44
Figure 4 U2122A Pin Assignment 45
Figure 5 U2123A Pin Assignment 46
Figure 6 Input Equivalent Circuit 47
Figure 7 Input Example using Proximity Sensor 48
Figure 8 Input Example using Limit Switch 49
Figure 9 Input Example using TTL Logic 50
Figure 10 Output Equivalent Circuit 51
Figure 11 Output Example using Incandescent Lamp 52
Figure 12 Output Example using Relay 53
Figure 13 Output Example using TTL Logic 54

Contents 4
List of Tables
Table 1 Environmental Requirements ix
Table 2 Electrical Specifications 14
Table 3 General Specifications 15
Table 4 Pulse Width Blocked 19
Table 5 Pulse Width Passed 19

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Agilent U2100A Series Digital IO, 32-Terminal
User’s Guide
Agilent Technologies
1
Getting Started
Introduction to the Agilent U2100A 6
Product at a Glance 6
Accessories 9
Dimensions 9
Product Overview 10
This chapter introduces the new Agilent U2100A Series Data Acquisition
(DAQ) and provides overviews of the product, its dimensions, and
accessories.

1GettingStarted
6 Agilent U2100A Series Digital IO, 32-Terminal User’s Guide
Introduction to the Agilent U2100A
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. The U2100A Series DAQ comes with USB
plug- and- play connectivity. Hence, it is easy to use and compatible with any
system that provides USB connectivity. It is robust, cost- effective, high speed,
user friendly and easy to implement for any test and measurement
application.
Product at a Glance
Top Vie w
1 Termin a l Block
2 Plastic Casing
3 Pin Number
4Name Plate
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Agilent U2100A Series Digital IO, 32-Terminal User’s Guide 7
Front View
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5 Termi n a l Block
6 USB Power Indicator
7 USB Interface Connector
Side View
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8 Plastic Casing
Back View
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9 Termi n a l Block

1GettingStarted
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Bottom View
10 Termi n a l Block
11 Markings
12 Removable Cover WARNING
13 DIN Rail Clamp Slot
14 Pin Assignment Diagram
15 Model & Serial Number Label
16 Grommet
WARNING
• 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.
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