HBM espressoDAQ DQ401 User manual

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DQ430
DQ809
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Quick Start Guide
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Content
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Content Page
1 Introduction 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 Starting up / recommended procedure 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Installing the software 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 Installing catmanStarter 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Drivers for catmanStarter 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Connecting modules and transducers 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Transducer connection options 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Connecting and setting up the system 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 Active USB HUB connection (x4) 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3.1 Plug-in sequence 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Module voltage supply 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 Connection to a PC (USB input) 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Configuration and measurement with catmanStarter 10. . . . . . . . . .
5.1 Before sensor assignment 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 Assigning sensors 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 Setting filters and data rates 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4 Opening the “Visualization setup” dialog 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4Introduction
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1 Introduction
Please follow the safety instructions in the espressoDAQ operating ma-
nual.
This purpose of this quick start guide is to get one or more espressoDAQ mo-
dules quickly up and running.
Further, more detailed information is available in the:
−espressoDAQ operating manual (PDF document) on the accompanying Sy-
stem CD
This guide shows you:
•How to use the espressoDAQ module to connect up to 4 espressoDAQ
modules to a PC (via a USB HUB)
•How to start up the system
•The first steps to take with catmanStarter and espressoDAQ
1.1 Starting up / recommended procedure
1. Install catmanStarter
2. Connect the transducers
3. Connect the voltage supply and the PC
4. Configure / parameterize the transducers with catmanStarter
5. Start measurement

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Installing software
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2 Installing the software
2.1 Installing catmanStarter
catmanStarter is the measurement software for the espressoDAQ modules
that allows you to perform your measurement tasks quickly and easily, without
wasting time on setup.
The installation CD is available as an option and contains the catmanStarter,
LabView driver and library, and .Net / Com API programs.
Put the installation CD in the CD slot/compartment
The installation software should start automatically.
If this does not happen:
Use Windows Explorer to re-start installation manually. To do this, launch
Install.exe. Then follow the software installation instructions.
2.2 Drivers for catmanStarter
The espressoDAQ driver is automatically installed when you launch cat-
manStarter. Confirmation is all that is required.

6Connecting modules and transducers
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3 Connecting modules and transducers
3.1 Transducer connection options
Depending on your module, you can connect the following transducers to
espressoDAQ:
espressoDAQ amplifier
Measurand DQ401 DQ430 DQ809
Strain gage full bridge X
Strain gage half bridge X
Voltage X X
Current X
Thermocouple X
Temperature measurement X X X
TEDS X X
3.2 Connecting and setting up the system
Single module operation
PC
Abb. 3.1: Connection example for single module operation

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Connecting modules and transducers
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3.3 Active USB HUB connection (x4)
A maximum of four espressoDAQ modules can be connected to the active
USB hub recommended by HBM. This allows a small, and fully-synchronized
system to be set up.
Multi-module operation (max. 4 modules)
DQ 401DQ 809DQ 430
Transducer for voltage and current
sources
Active USB HUB
PC
Full and half
bridge transducers Thermoadapter
Thermocouple
Power
supply
Abb. 3.2: Connection example of a complete measuring chain

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3.3.1 Plug-in sequence
1. Connect the power supply to the USB HUB and turn on the voltage
(230 V)
The green Power LED on the back of the housing must light up
Power
supply
Abb. 3.3: Connecting the power supply
2. Connect the PC and the other modules
USB
USB
USB
USB
Power
supply
Standard USB cable,
1-USBHUB-4A
1-KAB286-2
1. 2.
Abb. 3.4: USB HUB connection with 4 modules
Following the correct connection sequence stops the USB HUB disconnecting
one or more of its channels (and thus the corresponding espressoDAQ mo-
dule) from the voltage supply, so that when this module is selected, it is not
recognized by the relevant software (such as catman[Starter).

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Module voltage supply
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4 Module voltage supply
4.1 Connection to a PC (USB input)
Connect the espressoDAQ module by its coded USB socket to the PC’s
USB socket (USB connection cable 1-KAB286-2).
The module is supplied with 5 V at max. 500 mA via the USB cable.
One module can be supplied via the PC’s USB socket in this way.
Pin assignment for the USB connection cable:
PIN Designa-
tion
Color
code
1+5 V rd
2Not in use
3Not in use
4DATA + gn
5 DATA −wh
6 Ground bk
7Not in use
8Not in use
PC / laptop / notebook / netbook requirements
•Minimum USB 2.0 Highspeed
•Only supports Windows operating systems from Windows XP SP2
USB to RJ45 adapter
cable, 2 m long;
1-KAB286-2
PC

10 Configuration and measurement with catmanSTARTER
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5 Configuration and measurement with catmanStarter
General procedure for working with catmanStarter:
•Launch catmanStarter.
A welcome screen appears containing general information about
catmanStarter.
The dialog can be deactivated for the next call.
•Click “Next”
•Select New measurement project or open an existing one.
•Click “New measurement project”
The “Measurement channels” mask (1) is displayed.