Dewetron DEWE-ORION-0816-5M Product manual

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DEWE-ORION-0816-5M/10M
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Table of content
DE-M131001E • DEWE-ORION-0816-5M/10M • Technical Reference Manual • Printing version 1.0.2 • April 07, 2015
Content
General Information, Safety Instructions 5
Warranty Information ……………………………………………………………………… 5
Support ……………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Printing History……………………………………………………………………………… 5
Safety symbols in the manual …………………………………………………………… 6
Safety instructions for all DEWETRON DAQ boards…………………………………… 7
Environmental Considerations …………………………………………………………… 8
Product End-of-Life Handling …………………………………………………………………………………8
System and Components Recycling …………………………………………………………………………8
Restriction of Hazardous Substances …………………………………………………………………………8
DEWE-ORION-0816-5M/10M series 9
1 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………… 9
1.1 Key features………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
1.2 How to use the manual …………………………………………………………………………… 9
1.3 Overview …………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
1.4 Requirements for using the DEWE-ORION-1616-100x ……………………………………… 10
1.5 Unpacking ………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
2 Using DEWE-ORION-0816-Mx series ……………………………………………… 11
2.1 Hardware installation ……………………………………………………………………………… 11
2.2 Software installation ……………………………………………………………………………… 12
2.2.1 DEWESoft installation ……………………………………………………………………………………12
2.3 Connecting signals………………………………………………………………………………… 15
2.3.1 Naming ……………………………………………………………………………………………………15
2.3.2 Connectors…………………………………………………………………………………………………16
2.3.2.1 Adapters for base board …………………………………………………………………………………… 16
2.3.2.2 Connection of CAN interface ……………………………………………………………………………… 17
2.3.2.3 Internal synchronisation connector ………………………………………………………………………… 18
2.4 Analog signals……………………………………………………………………………………… 19
2.4.1 Signal connection …………………………………………………………………………………………19
2.5 Counter and digital I/O …………………………………………………………………………… 20
2.5.1 General functionality ………………………………………………………………………………………20
2.5.1.1 DEWESoft settings …………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
2.5.2 Basic counter organisation ………………………………………………………………………………20
2.5.3 Counter and DI/O DEWE-ORION-0816-5M/10M ………………………………………………………22
2.6 Clock and trigger I/O ……………………………………………………………………………… 24
2.7 CAN interface ……………………………………………………………………………………… 26
2.8 RS-485 interface…………………………………………………………………………………… 26
2.9 Synchronizing multiple boards …………………………………………………………………… 27
2.9.1 Internal synchronization …………………………………………………………………………………27
2.9.2 Synchronizing multiple systems …………………………………………………………………………27
2.9.3 Deningtheboardorder …………………………………………………………………………………28

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3 Theory of operation …………………………………………………………………… 30
3.1 Data rate …………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
3.2 Analog input………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
3.2.1 Analog input circuit ………………………………………………………………………………………30
3.2.2 Analog to digital conversion ……………………………………………………………………………31
3.2.3 Output data format ………………………………………………………………………………………31
3.2.4 Calibration …………………………………………………………………………………………………32
3.3 Counter input ……………………………………………………………………………………… 32
3.3.1 Counter applications………………………………………………………………………………………32
3.3.1.1 Event Counting ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 32
3.3.1.2 Gated Event Counting ……………………………………………………………………………………… 33
3.3.1.3 Up/Down Counter …………………………………………………………………………………………… 34
3.3.1.4 Period Time Measurement…………………………………………………………………………………… 35
3.3.1.5 Pulse Width Measurement…………………………………………………………………………………… 35
3.3.1.6 Two Pulse Edge Separation Measurement………………………………………………………………… 36
3.3.1.7 Motion Encoder ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 37
3.3.1.8 Quadrature Encoder ………………………………………………………………………………………… 38
3.3.1.9 A-Up/B-Down Encoder ……………………………………………………………………………………… 40
3.3.1.10 Frequency Measurement…………………………………………………………………………………… 41
3.3.2 Miscellaneous counter functions ………………………………………………………………………43
3.3.2.1 Filters…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 43
3.3.2.2 Reset on start measure ……………………………………………………………………………………… 45
3.3.2.3 Count Direction ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 45
3.3.2.4 No new value available ……………………………………………………………………………………… 45
4 Specications …………………………………………………………………………… 46
4.1 Analog input………………………………………………………………………………………… 46
4.2 Digital and Counter input ………………………………………………………………………… 47
4.3 Digital and clock divider output…………………………………………………………………… 48
4.4 CAN interface ……………………………………………………………………………………… 48
4.5 Power requirements ……………………………………………………………………………… 48
CE-Certicate of conformity C1

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Notice
General Information, Safety Instructions
DE-M131001E • DEWE-ORION-0816-5M/10M • Technical Reference Manual • Printing version 1.0.2 • April 07, 2015
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
DEWETRON elektronische Messgeraete Ges.m.b.H. (DEWETRON) shall not be liable for any errors
contained in this document. DEWETRON MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD
TO THIS DOCUMENT, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. DEWETRON SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
DEWETRON shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages,
whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory, in connection with the furnishing of this document
or the use of the information in this document.
Warranty Information
AcopyofthespecicwarrantytermsapplicabletoyourDEWETRONproductandreplacementpartscanbe
obtainedfromyourlocalsalesandserviceofce.
Support
ForanysupportpleasecontactyourlocaldistributorrstorDEWETRONdirectly.
For Asia and Europe, please contact: For the Americas, please contact:
DEWETRON Ges.m.b.H. DEWETRON, Inc.
Parkring 4 10 High Street, Suite K
A-8074Graz-Grambach Wakeeld,RI02879
AUSTRIA U.S.A.
Tel.: [phone] Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Toll-free: [phone]
Email: [email protected] Fax: [phone]
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Printing History
Please refer to the page bottom for printing version.
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Safety instructions
Safety symbols in the manual
Indicates hazardous voltages.
WARNING Calls attention to a procedure, practice, or condition that could cause bodily
injury or death.
CAUTION Calls attention to a procedure, practice, or condition that could possibly cause
damage to equipment or permanent loss of data.
WARNINGS
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and
repair of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specic warnings elsewhere in this
manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. DEWETRON
Elektronische Messgeraete Ges.m.b.H. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these
requirements.
All accessories shown in this document are available as option
and will not be shipped as standard parts.

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Safety instructions
DE-M131001E • DEWE-ORION-0816-5M/10M • Technical Reference Manual • Printing version 1.0.2 • April 07, 2015
Safety instructions for all DEWETRON DAQ boards
The DEWETRON data acquisition boards may only be installed by experts.
Read your manual before operating the board.
Observe local laws when using the board.
DONOToperatetheproductinanexplosiveatmosphereorinthepresenceofammablegasesor
fumes.
DO NOT operate damaged equipment: Whenever it is possible that the safety protection features built
into this product have been impaired, either through physical damage, excessive moisture, or any
otherreason,REMOVEPOWERanddonotusetheproductuntilsafeoperationcanbeveriedby
service-trainedpersonnel.Ifnecessary,returntheproducttoaDEWETRONsalesandserviceofce
for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
Keep away from live circuits: Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers or shields.
Procedures involving the removal of covers or shields are for use by service-trained personnel only.
Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the equipment switched off. To
avoid dangerous electrical shock, DO NOT perform procedures involving cover or shield removal
unlessyouarequaliedtodoso.
DO NOT try to service or adjust the board.
DO NOT substitute parts or modify equipment.
Before opening the instrument or computer (experts only) disconnect power!
Don’t touch internal wiring (electrostatic damage is possible).
Don’tusehighersupplyvoltagethanspecied!
Use only original plugs and cables for harnessing.
Safety of the operator and the unit depend on following these rules.
Using the board for medical applications only at owner’s risk

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General System Information
Environmental Considerations
Information about the environmental impact of the product.
Product End-of-Life Handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling a DEWETRON system:
System and Components Recycling
Production of this components required the extraction and use of natural resources. The substances
contained in the system could be harmful to your health and to the environment if the system is improperly
handled at it's end of life! Please recycle this product in an appropriate way to avoid an unnecessary pollution
of the environment and to keep natural resources.
This symbol indicates that this system complies with the European Union’s requirements
according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
PleasendfurtherinformationsaboutrecyclingontheDEWETRONwebsite
www.dewetron.com
Restriction of Hazardous Substances
ThisproducthasbeenclassiedasMonitoringandControlequipment,andisoutsidethescopeofthe
2002/95/EC RoHS Directive. This product is known to contain lead.

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DE-M131001E • DEWE-ORION-0816-5M/10M • Technical Reference Manual • Printing version 1.0.2 • April 07, 2015
DEWE-ORION-0816-5M/10M series
1 Introduction
1.1 Key features
8 simultaneous analog inputs (one ADC/channel)
5MS or 10MSsamples/sec per channel
(10 MS/sec only with DEWE-2600)
8 synchronous digital inputs with
programmable trigger levels
Two 32-bit counter/encoder with
programmable trigger levels
16 synchronous digital inputs
8 digital outputs
RS-485 interface
Best suited for HSI modules
Options:
Two high speed CAN 2.0B controllers
1.2 How to use the manual
InChapteroneyoundanoverviewaboutthecard-typesandpossibilitiesofcongurations.
Chapter two explains how to install the card and connect the sensors.
The ADC conversion and the counter-functions are described in chapter three.
Allspecicationsarelistedinchapterfour.
1.3 Overview
The DEWE-ORION-0816-5M/10M series expands the simultaneous sample A/D-boards from DEWETRON.
Even the standard version offers already 8 analog input channels, two 32-bit counter/encoder inputs and 16
digital inputs - 8 of them can also be used for outputs. The onboard RS-485 interface controls DEWETRON
signalconditioningampliersandcandirectlyacquiredatafromPAD/EPADseriesmodules.
For guaranteed data acquisition with the analog inputs, the DEWE-ORION-0816-5M/10M offers 2 high speed
CAN interface channels as an option.
The DEWE-ORION-0816-5Mx is designed to be used with DAQP-HSI series modules with its high sampling
rate / channel.
The DEWE-ORION-0816-10Mx on the other hand is designed to be used with the all-in-one instrument
DEWE-2600. Only with the DEWE-2600 it is possible to achieve the high data throughput rate of ~180 MB/s
of two installed ORION-0816-10M board because of the 66 Mhz PCI-bus.
Model Analog input
channels Max. sampling rate / channel Digital input channels Digital I/O Ext. Clock Ext. Trigger Counter
Encoder
TTL
Counter
Encoder
ADJ CAN
DEWE-ORION-0816-5M0 8 5 MS/s 2 (8*) 8 1 1 2 2 -
DEWE-ORION-0816-5M1 8 5 MS/s 2 (8*) 8 1 1 2 2 2
DEWE-ORION-0816-10M0 8 10 MS/s* 2 (8*) 8 1 1 2 2 -
DEWE-ORION-0816-10M1 8 10 MS/s* 2 (8*) 8 1 1 2 2 2
* Only if not all channels are activated. DEWE-ORION-0816-10Mx requires DEWE-2600

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DEWE-ORION-0816-5M/10M series
Options:
ORION-CAN-PANEL
9-pin DSUB connectors for CAN
channel 0 and 1
ORION-08xx-CB8-BNC connection
box: BNC connectors for easy
sensor connection
DEWE-CAN-CAB-2
2 channel CAN adaptor
ORION-0816-SYNC option
synchronisation of PC based
instruments with DEWE-ORION-
xx16 cards
1.4 Requirements for using the DEWE-ORION-1616-100x
To install and use the DEWE-ORION-0816-Mx device you need:
PC with one free PCI slot
Windows 7 / 32- or 64-bit operating system
DEWE-ORION-0816-Mx series board
DEWE-ORION-0816-Mx Technical Reference Manual
(shipped with the board or available on download.dewetron.com)
Device driver (shipped with the board)
Recommended options (not shipped with the board):
Signal connection
DEWESoft 7.04 (or higher) or other application software
1.5 Unpacking
Transport and store the DEWE-ORION-0816-Mx device in the antistatic plastic package (ESD packaging),
where it was originally packed in. Otherwise the device may be damaged by electrostatic discharge. The
unpacking and the mounting in your computer should be done in an electrostatic protected area. Don’t touch
the exposed pins of the connectors! Inspect the device for loose components or other sign of damage before
mounting it. Don’t install a damaged device into your computer.