DSI PNM-P3P-USB16 User manual

DSI
ACQ16 USB Installation
Manual
Model: PNM-P3P-USB16
Manual: MU00153-001
Revision 53
Data Sciences International
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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.

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USB Port Connector
The ACQ16 connects to the host computer via the USB 2.0 connector on the rear of
the unit. The ACQ16 USB port is backward compatible with USB 1.1. However,
only when connected to a USB 2.0 compatible computer, will the ACQ16 USB be
able to download data to the computer at its maximum speed. A USB 1.0 connection
is NOT recommended.
Auxiliary Connector (Preview Feature)
This is a 15 pin male “D” subminiature connector. Below is an illustration of the
connector and pin designations. It allows inputs and outputs of an event signal as
defined by the software protocol.
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
Trigger In
9
Event Out
2
Reserved
10
Alarm Out
3
Reserved
11
Timer Out
4
Reserved
12
Reserved
5
Reserved
13
Reserved
6
Reserved
14
Reserved
7
Reserved
15
Ground
8
+5V
Aux. Port pin descriptions
Event Out - If an event is triggered within P3 Plus, a TTL pulse will appear on this
pin.
Alarm Out - If an alarm condition occurs, a pulse will appear on this pin. The pulse
is a TTL level pulse that lasts for the duration of the alarm condition. The alarm
condition duration is dependent on the logging rate set. The TTL pulse will last until
a logged line of data is reached where the alarm condition does not occur.
Timer Out - If a timer reaches its final time, a TTL pulse will appear on this pin.
For a Timer Up configuration, once the timer reaches the set value, the pulse will
execute. For a Timer Down configuration, once the timer reaches zero, the pulse
will execute.
Trigger In - If this pin is set to 0V, an external event (Event y) will be triggered in
P3 Plus. The recommended time that the pin should be set to 0V is approximately 1
second.
Signal Input
Signal input is accomplished via the sixteen BNC connectors on the front panel of
the Acquisition Interface. The input circuit has a buffered fixed span of ±1.25, ±2.5,
±5, or ±10 Volts full scale. These ranges are selectable using the P3 Plus software.

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The ranges allow you to set up the ACQ16 USB for full-scale compatibility with
most common signal conditioning systems.

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Getting Started
Introduction
Before turning on the Acquisition Interface power, be sure the line voltage is within
the power supply specifications.
The power switch for the Acquisition Interface is located on the rear of the unit. A
green light located on the front panel illuminates when power is ON.
The only operating control for the Acquisition Interface is the span settings in the P3
Plus software. These settings allow the user to set the module to be electrically
compatible with the output signal from your signal conditioning modules. Consult
your operation manuals for your signal conditioning system to confirm the output
specifications.
Connect the Acquisition Interface to the USB port selected during installation using
a standard USB cable (P/N P02124-2). If you have not already installed the P3 Plus
software on your system, please refer to the Ponemah Physiology Platform
reference manual for installation instructions.
Connect your input signals.
Once the inputs are connected, power up the Acquisition Interface, and start the P3
Plus application. You are now ready to begin recording data.
Starting the P3 Plus Program
After the software has been installed, start the system by double clicking on the P3
Plus icon on the desktop.
If the software has been installed correctly, the system will display a dialog that the
application needs a license file.
License File message
After selecting the OK button, the user will be prompted to enter a license file.
Insert the supplied license floppy disk, and select the license file from the floppy.
After the license has been loaded, the P3 Plus user name dialog will appear as
displayed below.

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User Name Dialog
The User Name that is entered will be recalled automatically the next time the
system is started. The name entered here will be used on all printouts and audit logs
for identification of the data collected.
After clicking on the Continue button, the Main Menu screen will be displayed.
You are now ready to begin setting up, acquiring, and analyzing your input data.
The P3 Plus software includes a “default” test setup to help you get started. If a
problem occurred during the installation, the system will report the error. See the
Troubleshooting appendix at the end of your P3 Plus software manual for more
information.

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Calibration Dialog
Configuring the ACQ16 USB
A group of tabs appears when 7700 Amplifier Setup is selected from the
Calibration menu. This will include General, Configuration, and Descriptions tabs,
which are accessed by their own tabs.
General Tab
The General Tab allows the user to set up channel specific signal conditioner
parameters. They include the channel Label, State, and Span.
ACQ16 USB General Tab
Value
This column continuously displays the current value that is on the input of the signal
conditioner. This column is updated by the system once every second and cannot be
updated by the user.

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This column is useful in troubleshooting the signal conditioner input connection.
Label
Label allows you to type in a logical name of up to 10 additional characters for a
particular input channel. The chosen name will be saved and used to identify the
input data throughout the system, such as in the dialog that displays input channel
information. The default is the slot letter and channel number in slot.
State
The State function will turn the sampling on or off for that channel, but the last value
will continue to be displayed. It is recommended that this selection should always be
left in the ON condition. To turn any channel on or off, set the analysis to DIS in the
P3 Setup dialog. The default is ON.
Low High Span
There is one span control that sets the maximum input of the signal conditioner. The
span is symmetrical. Ranges available are ±1.25V, ±2.5V, ±5V, and ±10V. The
Span defines the sensitivity or scale for each channel. This function sets the
maximum and minimum values in user units that will be recorded.
NOTE: Span should be set AFTER High/Low Cal and High/Low Unit values are
set in the Configuration tab.
The Span may be chosen to be any of the four selections within the valid range for
that input. When Span is selected, a dialog box appears. Simply select the range
desired. The actual value you enter may be considerably different since it will
usually be in the units corresponding to your application. This will be defined by the
calibration and unit set up in the Configuration tab. Refer to High/Low Cal and
High/Low Unit setup for a sample setup. The default is ±5.

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Units
This column displays the units that have been set in the Configuration tab and
cannot be changed in this tab. The Units have no effect on the channel and it is for
documenting the Input units.

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Configuration Tab
To set up the actual signal input configuration, select the Configuration tab in the
signal conditioner setup panel. The Configuration set up screen as shown below will
be displayed.
ACQ16 USB Configuration Tab
Value
This column continuously displays the current value that is on the input of the signal
conditioner. This column is updated by the system once every second and cannot be
updated by the user.
This column is useful in troubleshooting the signal conditioner input connection.
Low Cal & High Cal
If you have available an input calibration signal (voltage), it can be used to calibrate
the inputs. Double clicking on either the Low Cal or High Cal cell associated with
the channel will open a dialog box as shown. This function allows a specific value to
be entered that will be assigned to either the Low or High Cal. See Measure section
for more information on this function and the use of the feature.
Additional setup information is needed to correctly scale the particular signal input.
Since the input can be from a vast number of different sources, the specific input

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Units, High Unit and Low Unit, of measure should be set up. This calibrates the
channel to the actual user units and scaling. The system will now display, record, and
perform analysis directly in your units of measure. System defaults are: -5 Low Cal
= -5 Low Unit and +5 High Cal = +5 High Unit. Low and High Cal entries are
actual voltage values. The same defaults are present in the High Cal function. Also
see Low and High Units and Measure section.
Measure
In instances where there is offset on the input signal, the Measure function can
compensate for this offset. The software can Measure a Low or High Cal value, and
set that value to equal the entry in the Low or High Units cells.
If you have available an input calibration signal (voltage), it can be used to calibrate
the inputs. Double clicking on either the Low Cal or High Cal cell associated with
the channel will open a Measure dialog box as shown here. This function allows you
to manually enter a specific value that will be assigned to either the Low or High
Cal, or, by clicking the Measure button accept an external voltage that will set the
calibration of the signal conditioner channel to correspond to the external calibration
signal. Measure will enter any value that is being read at that time.
Low Units & High Units
The user can select the units he wishes to display. Combined with Low Cal and
High Cal, the user can set “x” value in Cal to equal “y” number of Units. Example:
If 2.500V is entered in the High Cal and 100 was entered in High Units, then 2.500
V = 100 units. Also see Measure Function.
Units
Units allow you to enter the actual engineering units being measured. The default is
Volts (V), but this may be changed to any engineering units. The User Unit input
field is limited to 9 characters.
Example: Suppose channel 4 is connected to a flow meter that outputs a voltage
proportional to the blood flow. To record this, input A4 will be configured in
Voltage Mode. Double clicking on the A4 Units cell will display a text box,
allowing you to enter "ml/S".

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Descriptions Tab
The Descriptions tab allows the user to enter a text description for each input.
The Descriptions Menu allows you to enter text to further describe the parameters
being recorded. This may include additional user information or test setup
information. This information is stored with the test set up in a text file. It is not
directly used as part of the signal conditioner configuration but is available for
review or printing whenever desired. Double click on the text area, type in the
information, and then click on the OK button. Below is a typical Description tab.
ACQ16 USB Description Tab