Dewetron DEWE-ORION-0824-20 Series Product manual

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Table of content
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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-0824-20x 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-0824-20x ………………………………………… 10
1.5 Unpacking ………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
2 Using DEWE-ORION-0824-20x ……………………………………………………… 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 Connector base board ……………………………………………………………………………………… 16
2.3.2.2 Adapters for base board …………………………………………………………………………………… 16
2.3.2.3 Connectors for TTL counter expansion: …………………………………………………………………… 18
2.3.2.4 Signal connection for TTL counter expansion …………………………………………………………… 18
2.3.2.5 Connectors for adjustable counter expansion …………………………………………………………… 20
2.3.2.6 Adapters for adjustable counter expansion ……………………………………………………………… 20
2.3.2.7 Connection of CAN interface ……………………………………………………………………………… 22
2.3.2.8 Internal synchronisation connector ………………………………………………………………………… 23
2.4 Analog signals……………………………………………………………………………………… 24
2.5 Counter and digital I/O …………………………………………………………………………… 25
2.5.1 General functionality ………………………………………………………………………………………25
2.5.1.1 DEWESoft settings …………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
2.5.2 Basic counter organisation ………………………………………………………………………………25
2.5.3 Counter and DI/O DEWE-ORION-0824-200/201 ………………………………………………………27
2.5.4 Counter and DI/O DEWE-ORION-0824-202/203 ………………………………………………………29
2.5.5 Counter and DI/O DEWE-ORION-0824-204/205 ………………………………………………………30
2.6 Clock and trigger I/O ……………………………………………………………………………… 30
2.7 CAN interface ……………………………………………………………………………………… 32
2.8 RS-485 interface…………………………………………………………………………………… 33
2.9 Synchronizing multiple devices ………………………………………………………………… 33
2.9.1 Internal synchronisation …………………………………………………………………………………33
2.9.2 Synchronising mutliple systems …………………………………………………………………………34
2.9.3 Deningtheboardorder …………………………………………………………………………………35

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3 Theory of operation …………………………………………………………………… 37
3.1 Analog Input………………………………………………………………………………………… 37
3.1.1 Functional overview ………………………………………………………………………………………37
3.1.2 Analoginputconguration ………………………………………………………………………………37
3.1.3 Analog to digital conversion ……………………………………………………………………………38
3.1.4 Anti-aliaslter ……………………………………………………………………………………………38
3.1.5 Sample clock selection……………………………………………………………………………………40
3.1.6 Output data format ………………………………………………………………………………………41
3.1.7 Calibration …………………………………………………………………………………………………42
3.2 Counter input ……………………………………………………………………………………… 43
3.2.1 Counter applications………………………………………………………………………………………43
3.2.1.1 Event Counting ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 43
3.2.1.2 Gated Event Counting ……………………………………………………………………………………… 44
3.2.1.3 Up/Down Counter …………………………………………………………………………………………… 45
3.2.1.4 Period Time Measurement…………………………………………………………………………………… 46
3.2.1.5 Pulse Width Measurement…………………………………………………………………………………… 46
3.2.1.6 Two Pulse Edge Separation Measurement………………………………………………………………… 47
3.2.1.7 Motion Encoder ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 48
3.2.1.8 Quadrature Encoder ………………………………………………………………………………………… 49
3.2.1.9 A-Up/B-Down Encoder ……………………………………………………………………………………… 51
3.2.1.10 Frequency Measurement…………………………………………………………………………………… 52
3.2.2 Miscellaneous counter functions ………………………………………………………………………53
3.2.2.1 Filters…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 53
3.2.2.2 Reset on start measure ……………………………………………………………………………………… 54
3.2.2.3 Count Direction ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 55
3.2.2.4 No new value available ……………………………………………………………………………………… 55
4 Specications …………………………………………………………………………… 56
4.1 Analog input………………………………………………………………………………………… 56
4.2 Digital and Counter input ………………………………………………………………………… 59
4.3 Digital and clock divider output…………………………………………………………………… 60
4.4 CAN interface ……………………………………………………………………………………… 60
4.5 Power requirements ……………………………………………………………………………… 60
4.6 GeneralSpecications …………………………………………………………………………… 61
CE-Certicate of conformity C1

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Notice
General Information, Safety Instructions
DE-M080801E • DEWE-ORION-0824-20x • Technical Reference Manual • Printing version 1.1.2 • March 19, 2014
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.
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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
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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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DEWE-ORION-0824-20x
DEWE-ORION-0824-20x
1 Introduction
1.1 Key features
8 simultaneous sampled channels
204.8 kS/s per channel
24-bit resolution
Anti-aliasinglter
High dynamic range 108 dB
4 input ranges (from ±0.1 V to ±10 V)
Voltage or ICP® mode (4 mA or 8 mA source)
Input coupling DC or AC (0.15 Hz or 3.4 Hz)
Inputcongurationdifferentialorsingle-ended
TEDS (IEEE 1451) sensor support
ICP® sensor status indication via LED (open/short)
Two 32-bit counter/encoder with programmable trigger levels
8 synchronous digital inputs with programmable trigger levels
8 digital in- and outputs with TTL level
RS-485 interface
Options:
Two high speed CAN 2.0B controllers
8 additional counter/encoder or 32 TTL inputs (ORION-0824-202)
8 additional counter/encoder or 32 inputs adjustable trigger levels (ORION-0824-204)
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-0824-20x combines high resolution (24-bit) with high speed (204.8 kS/s per channel)
and high accuracy (typically 0.002 dB inter channel gain mismatch). All this has been arranged on a PCI
half-sizeboard.Inadditioneachchannelhasananti-aliasinglterwhichisautomaticallysettothehalfofthe
sample frequency. This can be reached with an internal oversampling of the ADC of up to 256 times. That
means if the sample frequency is set to 50 kHz, the ADC converts data with 12.8 MHz!
Due to the multiple board synchronisation features it is possible to install up to 8 DEWE-ORION-0824-20x
boards in one system working absolutely synchronous. Using more than 8 boards (in an external system or
connected with a PCI to PCI-Bridge to the main system) requires the usage of a SYNCH-BUS-REPEATER
(option ORION-DSA-SYNC).
This high channel count, combined with high sample rate, requires a high speed and high capacity data
storing system behind the boards. For example: 64 channels, each with 204.8 kHz sample rate and 24-bit
resolution results in nearly 50 Mbyte of data per second (24-bit data will be transferred as a 32-bit value).
To reduce this by a factor of two, a unique 16-bit data transfer mode (packed mode) is implemented. It is no
simple reduction to 16-bit resolution. The technique picks the 16 bits of interest out of the whole 24-bit analog
range for the data transfer.
Furthermoretheanaloginputrangecanbesetindependentlyto0.1V,0.5V,2Vand10V.Ahighpasslter
with 0.15 Hz or 3.4 Hz, a DC current source with 4 mA or 8 mA as well as TEDS sensor support is on board.

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The board is also equipped with 16 digital inputs where 8 of them have adjustable triggerlevels and the other
8 can be also used as digital outputs. Two onboard counter/encoder support the unique advanced counter
mode allowing counting and frequency measurment with just one counter input. The onboard RS-485 in-
terfacecontrolsDEWETRONsignalconditioningampliersandcandirectlyacquiredatafromPAD/EPAD
series modules.
For guaranteed synchronous data acquisition with the analog inputs, the DEWE-ORION-0824-20x offers 2
high speed CAN interface channels as an option. The boards can be expanded with 8 additional 32-bit coun-
ter/encoder channels.
ModelAnalog input
channels
Ma
x. sampling
rate / channel
Digital input
channels Digital I/OExt. ClockExt. Trigger
Counter
Encoder
TTL
Counter
Encoder
ADJ
CAN
DEWE-ORION-0824-2008204.8 kS/s 2 (8*) 8-1- 2-
DEWE-ORION-0824-2018204.8 kS/s 2 (8*) 8-1- 22
DEWE-ORION-0824-2028204.8 kS/s 10 (40*)8 -1 82-
DEWE-ORION-0824-2038204.8 kS/s 10 (40*)8 -1 822
DEWE-ORION-0824-2048204.8 kS/s 10 (40*)8 -1 -2+8 -
DEWE-ORION-0824-2058204.8 kS/s 10 (40*)8 -1 -2+8 2
* Without using counter inputs
Options:
ORION-CB-CNT8 connection box
for easy sensor connection
DEWE-CAN-CAB-2
2 channel CAN adaptor
ORION-0824-CB8-BNC
connection box: BNC connectors
for easy sensor connection
Built-in digital I/O and counter/
encoder connectors
1.4 Requirements for using the DEWE-ORION-0824-20x
To install and use the DEWE-ORION-0824-20x device you need:
PC with one free PCI slot
WINDOWS 2000 or XP operating system
DEWE-ORION-0824-20x board
DEWE-ORION-0824-20x Technical Reference Manual
(shipped with the board or available on www.dewetron.com or ftp.dewetron.com)
Device driver (shipped with the board)
Recommended options (not shipped with the board):
Signal connection (e.g. BNC connector box ORION-CB16-BNC)
DEWESoft 6.5.2 (or higher) or other application software
1.5 Unpacking
Transport and store the DEWE-ORION-0824-20x in the antistatic plastic package (ESD packaging), where
it was originally packed in. Otherwise the device may be damaged by electrostatic discharge. The unpack-
ing 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.

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2 Using DEWE-ORION-0824-20x
2.1 Hardware installation
Shut down your computer and remove power. Install the board into your computer in correspondence with
theinstructionsinyourPCmanual.Whenyouhavenishedthehardwareinstallationandbootupyour
computer, the operating system will alert that it found a new hardware. Cancel the windows hardware-driver
wizard.
Insert the DVD-ROM shipped together with the board into your DVD drive (for example D:\) and start the
followingexecutablele:D:\Install\Drivers\6_DaqBoards\Dewetron\ORION-1624-200\OrionSetup.exe.After
the installation you have to reboot the system.

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2.2 Software installation
2.2.1 DEWESoft installation
If the installation software doesn’t start when you insert the DEWE-System DVD into the computer, start it
manually by clicking on the ShelExec.exeleontheDVDornavigateto“HTML” and start the index.html.
Follow the instructions of the installer.

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The install shield wizard will simplify the installing procedure.
Select the needed options you want to install and enter your information.
Select the features you want to install and start the installation.

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Now DEWESoft is installed on your computer. The software creates some directories on your harddisk.
You can start the software in the Windows start menu or use the icon created on your desktop. For more
information about the DEWESoft installation please refer to the DEWESoft Software Users Manual.
To modify the hardware settings, select System - Hardware setup in the menu. Select DEWETRON DSA at
theanalogdeviceselectioneldandenteryourusername,userlocationandregistrationcode.Youcannd
them in your DEWESoft licence agreement. Be aware that the licence is always related to the hardware.

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2.3 Connecting signals
2.3.1 Naming
Inmultipleboardsystemsacleardenedchannelnamestructureisimportanttoavoidinconstancyinthe
channel connection. Usually analog input channels are just named in a row. Therefore at a 3 board system
thechannelsarenamedfromCH0toCH23.Duetotheexiblestructureofthedigitalandcounterinputs
the naming in a row is not possible. That’s why each input at the ORION base board (code letter B) and also
attheexpansionboard(codeletterE)getsachannelprexnamelikeshownintheexamplebelowforatwo
board system.
Following block diagram explains the naming:
Multi board system
ORION-Base-board 0
Source B0_CNT0, Gate B0_CNT0, Aux B0_CNT0
Source B0_CNT1, Gate B0_CNT1, Aux B0_CNT1
B0_DI0 to B0_DI15
ORION-Expansion-board 0
Source E0_CNT0, Gate E0_CNT0, Aux E0_CNT0
Source E0_CNT1, Gate E0_CNT1, Aux E0_CNT1
E0_DI0 to E0_DI31
ORION-Base-board 1
Source B1_CNT0, Gate B1_CNT0, Aux B1_CNT0
Source B1_CNT1, Gate B1_CNT1, Aux B1_CNT1
B1_DI0 to B1_DI15
ORION-Expansion-board 1
Source E1_CNT0, Gate E1_CNT0, Aux E1_CNT0
Source E1_CNT1, Gate E1_CNT1, Aux E1_CNT1
E1_DI0 to E1_DI31
SourceB0_CNT0: IsthesourceinputofCNT0onORION-Base-board0
E1_DI5:  IsthefthdigitalinputonORION-Expansion-board1

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2.3.2 Connectors
2.3.2.1 Connector base board
ORION base board connector
(68-pin amplimite series)
The schematic shows the pin assignment of the input
connector. A standard 68-pin high density female type with
0.05 inch pin distance can be used for the signal connection.
The ±15 V output is able to supply up to 50 mA (2 W). The
supply is protected against short circuits. Overloading this
output may cause an overheating of the DEWE-ORION-0824-
20x and lowers the signal quality. The +5 V output can supply
up to 500 mA.
Pins LRA (LED Red Anode) and LGA (LED Green Anode) can
be used to control directly an antiparallel dual LED for senor
cable break detection. Red indicates short curcuit, green
indicates OK, LED off indicates open curcuit.
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68
-15AV
AGND
AGND
LGA_CH7
LGA_CH6
LGA_CH5
LGA_CH4
LGA_CH3
LGA_CH2
LGA_CH1
LGA_CH0
CH7+
CH6+
CH5+
CH4+
CH3+
CH2+
CH1+
CH0+
AGND
Source Bx_CNT0
Gate Bx_CNT0
Aux Bx_CNT0
Source Bx_CNT1
Gate Bx_CNT1
Aux Bx_CNT1
RS-485A
RS-485B
-
-
EXT_CLK
EXT_Trigger
EXT_CLK1
EXT_CLK2
+15AV
AGND
AGND
LRA_CH7
LRA_CH6
LRA_CH5
LRA_CH4
LRA_CH3
LRA_CH2
LRA_CH1
LRA_CH0
CH7-
CH6-
CH5-
CH4-
CH3-
CH2-
CH1-
CH0-
AGND
Bx_DO 0
Bx_DO 1
Bx_DO 2
Bx_DO 3
Bx_DO 4
Bx_DO 5
Bx_DO 6
Bx_DO 7
+5DV
In- Bx_CNT0
In- Bx_CNT1
+5DV
DGND
DGND
Digital
Input
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Bx_DI 8
Bx_DI 9
Bx_DI 10
Bx_DI 11
Bx_DI 12
Bx_DI 13
Bx_DI_1
4
Bx_DI 15
-
-
-
-
-
-
Digital
Input
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Bx_DI
0
Bx_DI
1
Bx_DI
2
Bx_DI
3
Bx_DI
4
Bx_DI
5
-
-
Bx_DI
6
Bx_DI
7
-
-
-
-
68-pin Amplimite series
(AMP: 174339-5) SCSI II
2.3.2.2 Adapters for base board
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
Bx_DO 0
Bx_DO 1
Bx_DO 2
Bx_DO 3
Bx_DO 4
Bx_DO 5
Bx_DO 6
Bx_DO 7
EXT_CLK
RS-485A
EXT_Trigger
Source Bx_CNT0
Gate Bx_CNT0
EXT_CLK2
Aux Bx_CNT0
Source Bx_CNT1
EXT_CLK1
+5 DV
+5 DV
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
In- Bx_CNT0
RS-485B
In- Bx_CNT1
Gate Bx_CNT1
Aux Bx_CNT1.
-
-
RES.*
DGND
DGND
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Bx_DI 4
Bx_DI 5
Bx_DI 6
Bx_DI 7
-
-
-
Bx_DI 8
Bx_DI 9
Bx_DI 10
Bx_DI 11
Bx_DI 12
Bx_DI 13
Bx_DI 14
Bx_DI 15
-
-
-
Bx_DI 0
Bx_DI 1
-
Bx-DI 2
Bx_DI 3
-
-
-
Digital
Input
Digital
Input
Counter
Input
Counter
Input
For easy access to the digital and counter inputs
DEWETRON instruments are equipped with a DB37
connector for board 0. Also all hardware synchronisation
signals (for example clocking the camera, syncronisation
external 3rd party hardware, external trigger…) are
available on this connector
37-pin SUB-D connector

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DEWE-ORION-0824-20x
Optional ORION-CNT2-LEMO
As an option (ORION-CNT2-LEMO) the two counters can be also wired to a 7-pin female lemo connector for
direct connection of encoders or any other counter channel source.
1
2
3
6
5
4
7
7-pin female LEMO connector
EGG1B307CLL
1: SourceBx_CNT(n)
2: Aux_Bx_CNT(n)
3: GateBx_CNT(n)
4: Power GND
5: +5 V (max. 500 mA)
6: +12 V (max. 500 mA)
7: In-Bx_CNT(n)
n .. channels 0 to 1 of counter board
Optional ORION-BASE-DI-ISO
Some applications require isolated digital inputs.
This can be achieved with the option ORION-
BASE-DI-ISO. All inputs are isolated from the
input to the ORION board but also isolated
between each other.
*) 12V only available on instruments! N.c. on
DEWE-5x-PCI-xx expansion systems.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
Source Bx_CNT0
Gate_Bx_CNT0
Aux Bx_CNT0
Source Bx_CNT1
Gate_Bx_CNT1
Aux Bx_CNT1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
+5 V
+12 V*
In- (DI 0)
In- (DI 1)
In- (DI 2)
In- (DI 3)
In- (DI 4)
In- (DI 5)
In- (DI 6)
In- (DI 7)
In- (DI 8)
In- (DI 9)
In- (DI 10)
In- (DI 11)
In- (DI 12)
In- (DI 13)
In- (DI 14)
In- (DI 15)
-
DGND
Bx_DI 0
Bx_DI 1
Bx_DI 2
Bx_DI 3
Bx_DI 4
Bx_DI 5
Bx_DI 6
Bx_DI 7
Bx_DI 8
Bx_DI 9
Bx_DI 10
Bx_DI 11
Bx_DI 12
Bx_DI 13
Bx_DI 14
Bx_DI 15
-
-
-
Digital
Input
Counter
Input
Optional ORION-0824-CB8-BNC
Connection box for ORION-0824-200 cards,
1 m cable length, 8 BNC for analog inputs and 8 LEDs
for sensor cable break detection, two LEMO sockets for
counters and one SUB-D-37 socket for digital I/O.

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DEWE-ORION-0824-20x
2.3.2.3 Connectors for TTL counter expansion:
ORION expansion board connector
(68-pin amplimite series)
The DEWE-ORION-0824-200 can be expanded with
8 additional counters or 32 digital inputs with TTL
input level. These boards are named with
DEWE-ORION-0824-202 (without CAN) or
DEWE-ORION-0824-203 (with CAN)
The pin assignment is shown in the schematic:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
Counter
Input
+5 V
Source Ex_CNT0
Gate Ex_CNT0
Reserved
Ex_Out 0
Aux Ex_CNT1
Source Ex_CNT1
Gate Ex_CNT1
Ex_Out 1
-
GND
-
-
GND
-
-
Aux Ex_CNT7
GND
GND
GND
Gate Ex_CNT6
Source Ex_CNT6
-
GND
Source Ex_CNT5
-
GND
Source Ex_CNT4
-
GND
Source Ex_CNT3
-
GND
Source Ex_CNT2
Counter
Input
GND
GND
RS-485A
RS-485B
GND
Aux_Ex_CNT0
GND
GND
GND
-
-
GND
-
-
GND
GND
Gate Ex_CNT7
Source Ex_CNT7
-
Aux Ex_CNT6
GND
GND
Aux Ex_CNT5
Gate Ex_CNT5
GND
Aux Ex_CNT4
Gate Ex_CNT4
GND
Aux Ex_CNT3
Gate Ex_CNT3
GND
Aux Ex_CNT2
Gate Ex_CNT2
GND
Digital
Input
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ex_DI 1
Ex_DI 2
-
Ex_DI 5
Ex_DI 6
-
-
Ex_DI 10
Ex_DI 11
Ex_DI 12
Ex_DI 13
-
-
Ex_DI 17
Ex_DI 18
-
Ex_DI 21
Ex_DI 22
-
Ex_DI 25
Ex_DI 26
-
Ex_DI 29
Ex_DI 30
-
Digital
Input
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ex_DI 0
-
Ex_DI 3
Ex_DI 4
-
Ex_DI 7
Ex_DI 8
Ex_DI 9
-
-
-
Ex_DI 14
Ex_DI 15
Ex_DI 16
-
Ex_DI 19
Ex_DI 20
-
Ex_DI 23
Ex_DI 24
-
Ex_DI 27
Ex_DI 28
-
Ex_DI 31
68-pin Amplimite series
(AMP: 174339-5) SCSI II
Digital expansion Ex
Counter expansion
2.3.2.4 Signal connection for TTL counter expansion
Without any option the counter or digital inputs are wired to a 68 pin female connector on DEWETRON
instruments. An easy sensor connection possibility is given with ORION-CB-CNT8 connection box.
For direct connection of the sensor to the instrument various options for counter panels are available:
ORION-DIO-PANEL-1
These panels should be used if mainly counter/encoder signals will be measured. All eight counters are
wiredto7-pinLemoconnectorsandEx_DI0toEx_DI15areconnectedtoaDB37.
ORION-DIO-PANEL-2
All32digitalinputsarewiredtotwoDB37connectors.Ex_CNT0andEx_CNT1areconnectedtoa7-pin
Lemo. Therefore this panel is suitable if mainly standard digital inputs are requested.
ORION-DIO-PANEL-3
This option is similar to Panel-2 except the digital inputs are galvanically isolated. The two counter inputs are
not isolated.

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DEWE-ORION-0824-20x
Non isolated DB37 pinout for ORION-DIO-PANEL-1 and ORION-DIO-PANEL-2:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Aux Ex_CNT7
Gate_Ex_CNT7
Source Ex_CNT7
-
Aux Ex_CNT6
Gate Ex_CNT6
Source Ex_CNT6
-
+5 V
+12 V*
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
-
DGND
DGND
Ex_DI 0
Ex_DI 1
Ex_DI 2
Ex_DI 3
Ex_DI 4
Ex_DI 5
Ex_DI 6
Ex_DI 7
Ex_DI 8
Ex_DI 9
Ex_DI 10
Ex_DI 11
Ex_DI 12
Ex_DI 13
Ex_DI 14
Ex_DI 15
-
-
-
Digital
Input
Counter
Input
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
-
Aux Ex_CNT5
Gate_Ex_CNT5
Source Ex_CNT5
-
Aux Ex_CNT4
Gate_Ex_CNT4
Source Ex_CNT4
-
Aux Ex_CNT3
Gate_Ex_CNT3
Source Ex_CNT3
-
Aux Ex_CNT2
Gate Ex_CNT2
Source Ex_CNT2
-
+5 V
+12 V*
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
-
DGND
DGND
Ex_DI 16
Ex_DI 17
Ex_DI 18
Ex_DI 19
Ex_DI 20
Ex_DI 21
Ex_DI 22
Ex_DI 23
Ex_DI 24
Ex_DI 25
Ex_DI 26
Ex_DI 27
Ex_DI 28
Ex_DI 29
Ex_DI 30
Ex_DI 31
-
-
-
Digital
Input
Counter
Input
37-pin female SUB-D connector
Ex_DI0 .. DI15 Ex_DI16 .. DI31
37-pin female SUB-D connector
Isolated DB37 pinout for ORION-DIO-PANEL-3
Ex_DI0 .. DI15 Ex_DI16 .. DI31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Aux Ex_CNT7
Gate_Ex_CNT7
Source Ex_CNT7
-
Aux Ex_CNT6
Gate Ex_CNT6
Source Ex_CNT6
-
+5 V
+12 V*
In+ (DI 0)
In+ (DI 1)
In+ (DI 2)
In+ (DI 3)
In+ (DI 4)
In+ (DI 5)
In+ (DI 6)
In+ (DI 7)
In+ (DI 8)
In+ (DI 9)
In+ (DI 10)
In+ (DI 11)
In+ (DI 12)
In+ (DI 13)
In+ (DI 14)
In+ (DI 15)
-
-
-
In- (Ex_DI 0)
In- (Ex_DI 1)
In- (Ex_DI 2)
In- (Ex_DI 3)
In- (Ex_DI 4)
In- (Ex_DI 5)
In- (Ex_DI 6)
In- (Ex_DI 7)
In- (Ex_DI 8)
In- (Ex_DI 9)
In- (Ex_DI 10)
In- (Ex_DI 11)
In- (Ex_DI 12)
In- (Ex_DI 13)
In- (Ex_DI 14)
In- (Ex_DI 15)
-
DGND
Digital
Input
Counter
Input
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
-
Aux Ex_CNT5
Gate_Ex_CNT5
Source Ex_CNT5
-
Aux Ex_CNT4
Gate_Ex_CNT4
Source Ex_CNT4
-
Aux Ex_CNT3
Gate_Ex_CNT3
Source Ex_CNT3
-
Aux Ex_CNT2
Gate Ex_CNT2
Source Ex_CNT2
-
+5 V
+12 V*
In+ (DI 16)
In+ (DI 17)
In+ (DI 18)
In+ (DI 19)
In+ (DI 20)
In+ (DI 21)
In+ (DI 22)
In+ (DI 23)
In+ (DI 24)
In+ (DI 25)
In+ (DI 26)
In+ (DI 27)
In+ (DI 28)
In+ (DI 29)
In+ (DI 30)
In+ (DI 31)
-
-
-
In- (Ex_DI 16)
In- (Ex_DI 17)
In- (Ex_DI 18)
In- (Ex_DI 19)
In- (Ex_DI 20)
In- (Ex_DI 21)
In- (Ex_DI 22)
In- (Ex_DI 23)
In- (Ex_DI 24)
In- (Ex_DI 25)
In- (Ex_DI 26)
In- (Ex_DI 27)
In- (Ex_DI 28)
In- (Ex_DI 29)
In- (Ex_DI 30)
In- (Ex_DI 31)
-
DGND
Digital
Input
Counter
Input
37-pin female SUB-D connector 37-pin female SUB-D connector
*) 12V only available on instruments! N.c. on DEWE-5x-PCI-xx expansion systems.

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DEWE-ORION-0824-20x
Counter/Encoder connector for all panel options
1
2
3
6
5
4
7
7-pin female LEMO connector
EGG1B307CLL
1: SourceEx_CNT(n)
2: Aux_Ex_CNT(n)
3: GateEx_CNT(n)
4: Power GND
5: +5 V (max. 500 mA)
6: +12 V (max. 500 mA)
7: Signal GND
n .. channels 0 to 1 of counter board
2.3.2.5 Connectors for adjustable counter expansion
ORION expansion board connector
(68-pin amplimite series)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
Counter
Input
+5 V
Source Ex_CNT0
Gate Ex_CNT0
Reserved
Ex_Out 0
Aux Ex_CNT1
Source Ex_CNT1
Gate Ex_CNT1
Ex_Out 1
-
GND
-
-
GND
-
-
Aux Ex_CNT7
In- Ex_CNT7
GND
GND
Gate Ex_CNT6
Source Ex_CNT6
-
GND
Source Ex_CNT5
-
GND
Source Ex_CNT4
-
GND
Source Ex_CNT3
-
GND
Source Ex_CNT2
Counter
Input
GND
In- Ex_CNT0
RS-485A
RS-485B
GND
Aux_Ex_CNT0
In- Ex_CNT1
GND
GND
-
-
GND
-
-
GND
GND
Gate Ex_CNT7
Source Ex_CNT7
-
Aux Ex_CNT6
GND
In- Ex_CNT6
Aux Ex_CNT5
Gate Ex_CNT5
In- Ex_CNT5
Aux Ex_CNT4
Gate Ex_CNT4
In- Ex_CNT4
Aux Ex_CNT3
Gate Ex_CNT3
In- Ex-CNT3
Aux Ex_CNT2
Gate Ex_CNT2
In- Ex_CNT2
Digital
Input
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ex_DI 1
Ex_DI 2
-
Ex_DI 5
Ex_DI 6
-
-
Ex_DI 10
Ex_DI
11
Ex_DI 12
Ex_DI 13
-
-
Ex_DI 17
Ex_DI 18
-
Ex_DI 21
Ex_DI 22
-
Ex_DI 25
Ex_DI 26
-
Ex_DI 29
Ex_DI 30
-
Digital
Input
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ex_DI 0
-
Ex_DI 3
Ex_DI 4
-
Ex_DI 7
Ex_DI 8
Ex_DI 9
-
-
-
Ex_DI 14
Ex_DI 15
Ex_DI 16
-
Ex_DI 19
Ex_DI 20
-
Ex_DI 23
Ex_DI 24
-
Ex_DI 27
Ex_DI 28
-
Ex_DI 31
68-pin Amplimite series
(AMP: 174339-5) SCSI II
Digital expansion Ex
Counter expansion
The DEWE-ORION-0824-200 can be expanded with
8 additional counters or 32 digital inputs with differen-
tial input, adjustable trigger inputs and programmable
AC/DC coupling. These boards are named with
DEWE-ORION-0824-204 (without CAN) or
DEWE-ORION-0824-205 (with CAN)
The pin assignment is shown in the schematic:
2.3.2.6 Adapters for adjustable counter expansion
Without any option the counter or digital inputs are wired to a 68 pin female connector on DEWETRON
instruments. An easy sensor connection possibility is given with ORION-CB-CNT8 connection box.
For direct connection of the sensor to the instrument various options for counter panels are available:
ORION-DIO-PANEL-1
These panels should be used if mainly counter/encoder signals will be measured. All eight counters are
wiredto7-pinLemoconnectorsandEx_DI0toEx_DI15areconnectedtoaDB37.
ORION-DIO-PANEL-2
All32digitalinputsarewiredtotwoDB37connectors.Ex_CNT0andEx_CNT1areconnectedtoa7-pin
Lemo. Therefore this panel is suitable if mainly standard digital inputs are requested.
ORION-DIO-PANEL-3
This option is similar to Panel-2 except the digital inputs are galvanically isolated. The two counter inputs are
not isolated.