DSI PNM-P3P-USB16 User manual

DSI
ACQ16 USB Installation
Manual
Model: PNM-P3P-USB16
Manual: MU00153-001
Revision 53
Data Sciences International
119 14th Street NW, Suite 100
St. Paul, MN 55112
Phone: [phone]
US: [phone]
Email: [email protected]m
www.datasci.com

Data Sciences International
119 14th Street NW, Suite 100
St. Paul, MN 55112
Phone: [phone]
US: [phone]
Email: su[email protected]m
www.datasci.com
DSI/Ponemah products are not “medical devices” intended to be used for the purposes of diagnosis of disease or
other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or used as a life support device.
Use of DSI/Ponemah products are solely for the purposes of conducting life science research.
Copyright1997-2012 Data Sciences International. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced,
translated, transcribed, or transmitted in any form or by any means manual, electronic, electromagnetic, chemical, or
optical without the written permission of Data Sciences International.

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Contents
System Overview 5
ACQ16 USB Acquisition Interface Unit ...................................................................................5
System Configuration................................................................................................................5
System Requirements ................................................................................................................6
Configuring the System 7
System Description....................................................................................................................7
Initial Inspection........................................................................................................................7
Parts List....................................................................................................................................7
Software Installation..................................................................................................................8
Installing the ACQ16 USB Acquisition Interface......................................................................8
ACQ16 USB Connections .........................................................................................................8
USB Port Connector....................................................................................................9
Auxiliary Connector (Preview Feature).......................................................................9
Signal Input .................................................................................................................9
Getting Started 11
Introduction .............................................................................................................................11
Starting the P3 Plus Program...................................................................................................11
Calibration Dialog 13
Configuring the ACQ16 USB..................................................................................................13
General Tab...............................................................................................................13
Configuration Tab .....................................................................................................16
Descriptions Tab........................................................................................................18
Voltage View and Resetting ....................................................................................................19
Voltage View.............................................................................................................19
Reset..........................................................................................................................20
Appendix 21
Specifications...........................................................................................................................21
Accessories / Replacement Parts .............................................................................................22
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................22
Interface Configuration............................................................................................................22
Rack Mounting ........................................................................................................................23
Maintenance 25
Introduction .............................................................................................................................25
Cleaning...................................................................................................................................25
General ......................................................................................................................25
Re-Certification of Performance..............................................................................................25
Declaration Electromagnetic Emissions/Immunity 26

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Electromagnetic Emissions/Immunity Tables .........................................................................26

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Safety
This general safety information is for both user and service personnel. Specific WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
will be found throughout the manual where applicable. Please refer to the Sécurité section for the French
translation of this safety section.
TERMS AND SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE EQUIPMENT
CAUTION, this symbol indicates paragraphs providing cautionary and detailed
information about a specific part of the instrument. That part of the equipment is
also marked with this symbol (See references to this symbol in the manual).
WARNING, risk of electric shock
AC, Alternating current
Equipotentiality / Chassis ground
OFF (connection to AC mains)
ON (connection to AC mains)
DSI/Ponemah products are not “medical devices” intended to be used for the purposes of diagnosis of disease or
other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or used as a life support device.
Use of DSI/Ponemah products are solely for the purposes of conducting life science research.
WARNING
IF THIS INSTRUMENT IS OPERATED OR USED IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED, THE
PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE SYSTEM MAY BE IMPAIRED. DO NOT USE IN THE
PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE ANESTHETICS.

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OPERATIONAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
POWER SOURCE
This instrument is intended to operate indoors from a power source that does not apply more than 250 volts
RMS between the supply conductors or between either supply conductor and ground. A protective ground
connection by way of the grounding conductor in the power cord is required. If the unit is mounted in a
permanent installation (i.e. rack-mounted), then the user MUST provide access to the power switch OR connect
the instrument to a circuit with a user accessible breaker or power switch.
PROPERLY GROUND THE INSTRUMENT
This instrument is grounded through the power cord. It is a Class 1 Device. Grounding reliability can only be
achieved when the equipment is connected to a hospital grade receptacle. Use only the hospital grade power
cord and connector specified for your instrument. Use only a power cord that is in good condition.
Upon loss of the protective-ground connection, all accessible conductive parts may render an electric shock.
USE PROPER TEST LEADS AND CABLES
Test leads and/or interconnect cables may carry HAZARDOUS live voltages. They must be examined regularly
for wear. Worn leads or cables should be replaced.
USE THE PROPER FUSE
The instrument has internal fusing only and is not user serviceable.
EMI/RFI
The amplifier has been tested to meet EMI/RFI susceptibility and radiation standards. However, the user should
be aware of possible electromagnetic interactions between this device and other devices in the same area and
correct the situation as needed.
WARNINGS FOR AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL
Dangerous voltages exist at several points in this instrument. To avoid personal injury, do not touch exposed
connections or components while power is on. Disconnect power before removing protective panels, soldering,
or replacing components.

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System Overview
ACQ16 USB Acquisition Interface Unit
The ACQ16 USB Acquisition Interface Unit is one of the available acquisition
interfaces for the DSI/Ponemah software. An acquisition interface unit interfaces
high-level analog signals into the P3 Plus system.
The P3 Plus software is designed for the user whose application demands flexibility
along with accurate, continuous, non-interrupted data monitoring, recording, and
analysis in a standardized environment. The Ponemah system combines specialized
hardware and software, transforming your personal computer into a medical research
workstation. This unique, comprehensive data recording tool can be used to provide
you with continuous data storage and an analysis of the results of your experiments
either as they occur, or during a subsequent replay. The Ponemah system is a 32-bit
application designed for the Microsoft Windowsoperating system environment,
delivering very efficient use of the computer.
The ACQ16 USB accepts any conditioned high level input (up to ±10V full scale),
allowing the system to be easily configured for special application requirements.
The ACQ16 USB is the interface between instrumentation signal conditioner
modules and the system computer. The acquisition interface accepts the input from
an expansive array of analog signals and converts the signal for use by the system
computer. Any quality analog signal conditioning system, such as the 4600 or 6600
family of modules may be utilized.
The ACQ16 USB includes an embedded digital control board that communicates and
transfers data over a USB connection with your PC. All that is needed on the PC is
one available USB port. No additional hardware on the host PC is required.
NOTE:
It is recommended to use a USB 2.0 connection, but the ACQ16
USB will communicate using USB 1.1.
System Configuration
The ACQ16 USB is a sixteen-channel acquisition interface unit utilized by the
Ponemah system. It has sixteen BNC input connectors for interconnection to
instrumentation signal conditioning.
For detailed information on the Ponemah system or Analysis software modules,
please refer to their specific Reference Manuals.

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System Requirements
The system requirements for the ACQ16 USB are the same as the P3 Plus
application with the following differences.
•Your choice of instrumentation signal conditioning modules and analysis
modules.
Please view the P3 Plus Manual for system requirements.
For information on DSI/Ponemah products and services, check out our website at
www.datasci.com.

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Configuring the System
System Description
The ACQ16 USB permits continuous data acquisition at up to an aggregate 100,000
samples per second.
The Acquisition interface accepts up to sixteen inputs from standard instrumentation
signal conditioning modules. The outputs from these modules are connected to the
individual BNC input connectors on the acquisition interface front panel.
Figure 1: Front Panel
The internal AC power supply operates between 100-240VAC at 50/60Hz. The AC
input rating is auto switching.
If you require assistance in configuring your system, contact our customer support
department. You can also request assistance from our support department by
contacting us through our web site at www.datasci.com or email us at
[email protected]m.
Initial Inspection
Prior to attempting any electrical connections or operation, visually examine the unit
for any damage.
Parts List
The following items comprise the system:
1. Acquisition Interface Unit Model ACQ16 USB
2. PNM-P3P-USB16 software on CD
3. CD with license file
4. P01989-1 USB software key
5. P02124-2 - USB interface cable (2 meters)
6. J02936 - BNC Cable set labeled 1-8
7. J02937 - BNC Cable set labeled 9-16

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Software Installation
If you did not purchase a complete system with everything installed and tested, you
will need to install the P3 Plus system software. For the Acquisition Interface to
operate correctly, you must install the software onto the hard disk of the personal
computer. The procedures are outlined in the Ponemah Physiology Platform
reference manual.
For the ACQ16 USB Acquisition Interface Unit to operate, the user must select
ACQ16 USB as the acquisition device. This is done by starting the P3 Plus
application, selecting Application Configuration from the Options menu, selecting
the Acquisition Interface tab, and selecting ACQ16 USB. View the Interface
Configuration section for details.
Installing the ACQ16 USB Acquisition Interface
Steps to install the ACQ16 USB Acquisition Interface:
1. Connect the USB cable between the Acquisition Interface and a USB
connector on the PC.
2. Turn on power to the Acquisition Interface unit.
3. When the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog appears
asking if Windows can connect to Windows Update, select No, not this
time and click on the Next button.
4. A bubble should appear in the lower right hand corner of the screen stating
that new hardware was found and that it was the DSI Ponemah ACQ16
USB.
5. On the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog, select the Install the
software automatically (Recommended) option, and click on the Next
button.
6. After a few moments, the dialog should state that the wizard has finished
installing the software for the ACQ16 USB.
7. A bubble should appear in the lower right hand corner of the screen stating
that the new hardware is a USB Device.
8. Another bubble should appear stating the new hardware is installed and
ready to use.
The hardware drivers are now installed and P3 Plus can be started.
ACQ16 USB Connections
Figure 2: Rear Panel
The Acquisition Interface has three rear panel connectors: a power connector, the
USB Port connector, and the Auxiliary connector.