IOtech Personal Daq/3001 User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
Personal Daq/3000 Series
USB 1-MHz, 16-Bit Multifunction Modules
Personal Daq/3000 Series
p/n 1136-0940 rev 2.1
*324400C-01*
324400C-01
IOtech
25971 Cannon Road
Cleveland, OH 44146-1833
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
productsuppo[email protected]
www.iotech.com
Personal Daq/3000
Personal Daq/3001
Personal Daq/3005

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Personal Daq/3000 Series Installation Guide
Contents
(1) Install Software …… page IG-2
(2) Connect Signal Lines and Hardware ….. page IG-2
(3) Start DaqView ….. page IG-6
(4) Configure the System ….. page IG-6
(5) Collect Data ….. page IG-7
Customer Assistance ….. page IG-8
Reading Thermocouples ….. page IG-10
Reference Note:
After you have completed the installation you should refer to the electronic documents that
were automatically installed onto your hard drive as a part of product support. The default
location is in the Programs group, which can be accessed from the Windows Desktop.
You should keep your Personal Daq/3000 Series device model and serial number, as well as any
authorization codes (if applicable) with this document. Space is provided below for recording up to 4
model numbers. Serial numbers and module model (e.g., /3000, /3005) are clearly visible on the units.
Model
3000, 3001,
3005
Serial Number User Notes
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
CAUTION
Take ESD precautions (packaging, proper handling, grounded wrist strap, etc.)
Use care to avoid touching onboard components. Keep the modules clear of foreign
elements such as oils, water, and industrial particulate.
Reference Note: Adobe PDF versions of user manuals will
automatically install onto your hard drive as a part of
product support.** The default location is in the Programs
group, which can be accessed from the Windows Desktop.
Refer to the PDF documentation for details regarding both
hardware and software. Note that hardcopy versions of the
manuals can be ordered from the factory.
** Manuals can also be read directly from the data
acquisition CD via the View PDFs option on the splash
screen or from our web site.
Minimum System
Requirements
Pentium®P3 Processor, 500 MHz
Windows 2000 or /XP
RAM: 128 Mbytes
Available USB Port*
*USB2 recommended.

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(1) Install Software
IMPORTANT: Software must be installed before installing hardware.
(a) Place the Data Acquisition CD into the CD-ROM drive. Wait for PC to auto-run the CD. This may
take a few moments, depending on your PC. If the CD does not auto-run, use the Desktop’s
Start/Run/Browse feature and run the Setup.exe file.
fter the intro-screen appears, follow the screen prompt(b) A
(c) After successful installation turn off the computer and proce
s.
ed with the following section,
onnect Signal Lines and Hardware.
(2) Connect Sig
C
nal Lines and Hardware
CAUTION
The discharge of static electric some electronic components.
Semiconductor devices are especially susceptible to ESD damage. You should always
circuit
ity can damage
handle components carefully, and you should never touch connector pins or
components unless you are following ESD guidelines in an appropriate ESD controlled
area. Such guidelines include the use of properly grounded mats and wrist straps,
ESD bags and cartons, and related procedures.
(a) Connect signal lines to the removable screw-terminal blocks.
ethod. In the following figure
voltage source V1 is connected to Channel 0 and to analog common; and voltage source V2 is
Single-Ended (V1 and V2) and Differential (V3) Connections to Analog Input Channels
he figure shows vol
ine from the thermocouple is shown connected to Channel 1 HI; and the LO (negative) side is
Voltage signals can be connected using the Single-Ended m
connected to Channel 8 and the same analog common connection.
tage V3 resulting from a thermocouple. In this case Differential mode is being used.T
The HI (+) l
connected to Channel 1 LO. Notice that Channel 1 LO is the same screw terminal connection that would
be used for CH 9 Single-Ended.
thermocouples in single-ended mode can cause
noise and false readings. Appendix A in the user’s manual has additional information.
In Personal Daq/3000 Series and PDQ30 applications, thermocouples should only be
connected in differential mode. Connecting

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Differential connection is made as follows:
1. The red thermocouple wire connects to the channel’s Low (L) connector.
2. The other color wire connects to the channel’s High (H) connector.
(b) Add le.the PDQ30 Expansion Option, if applicab
PDQ30 is not to be connected to a live device. Unplug the USB cable from the
host PC prior to connecting the PDQ30.
a
(or 24 DE)
Personal 3000 Series modules can connect to a PDQ30, directly via mating DB25 connectors
as indicat n the following figure; or indirectly via a CA-96A cable, as indicated in the second
old
PDQ30 is n optional analog expansion module that can be used to add an additional 48 SE
analog inputs.
Daq/
ed i
figure. When connected directly, i.e., DB25 to DB25, two small clips (included) are used to h
the modules together.
Direct Connection of Personal Daq/3000 and PDQ30
* Do not connect the CA-179-x USB cable until step 2d.
Connection of Personal Daq/3000 and PDQ30 via a CA-96A Expansion Cable
* Do not connect the CA-179-x USB cable until step 2d.
Note: In the figures, the “x” after “CA-179-” indicates the cable length (1, 3, or 5 meters).
CA-96A
Cable

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(c) If u ower
connector; then plug the TR-2 into a standard 120 VAC outlet.
sing an optional TR-2 power option, connect the TR-2 to the Personal Daq’s external p
*Do not connect the CA-179-x USB cable until step 2d.
r Consumption1
Powe
Model Power Consumption
(Typical)2TR-2 Power Adapter2
/3000 2500 mW Recommended
/3001 3000 mW Required
/3005 2000 mW Optional
/3000 & PDQ30 2900 mW Required
/3001 & PDQ30 3400 mW Required
/3005 & PDQ30 2400 mW Recommended
1 wer consum is for a singl l Daq/3000 Series device, or for a single
connected t expansion m
2 r be required port cannot supply adequate power.
, by ndards, requi ply 2500 mW (nominal at 5V, 500 mA).
The po ption listed e Persona
device o a PDQ30 odule.
A power adapte (TR-2) will if the USB
USB2 ports are USB2 sta red to sup
computer (upon connection of the USB cable) that the unit requires minimal power from th
computer’s USB port.
If using a TR-2, be sure to supply power from it to the Personal Daq/3000 before
connecting the USB cable to the computer. This allows Personal Daq to inform the host e
C
comput t
will resu
(d) Use a A-179-x USB cable to connect the Personal Daq/3000 Series device to a USB port on the
er. Note that use of a PC with a USB2.0 port is recommended. A USB1.1 port will work, bu
lt in lower performance.
(e) Follow the screen prompts as directed.

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LEDs
-2
: Personal Daq/3000 Series modules have 2 LEDs located just right of their USB2 connector.
The LEDs function as follows:
Power LED:The “Power” LED blinks during device detection and initialization; then remains on solid as
long as the module has power. If there is insufficient power the LED will go off and a TR
power adapter will be needed.
Active LED: This LED is on whenever active USB communication is taking place between the Personal
Daq/3000 Series module and the host PC. Note that the Active LED will be on solid during a
data acquisition.
If you need to ur device, for example, if you are writing a custom program for multiple
ces, navigate from the Windows Desktop to the Device Manager. The navigation path is:
tartÖSettingsÖControl PanelÖSystemÖHardware(Tab) ÖDevice ManagerÖDaqx PnP Devices
You will see the device listed in the format of PersonalDaq3000 (see first figure, below).
You can change the name of the device by doing a right-click on the device name to open its properties
d alog box, then clicking on the Properties tab (see second figure). You can then change the
“FriendlyName” of the device.
find the name of yo
devi
S
i
Locating DaqXPnP Devices Properties Dialog Box

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(3) Start DaqView
From Windows, open DaqView by double clic
access the program. You will find DaqView
Programs to access the group).
Once the program is executed, software autom
brings up DaqView’s Main Window. This wi
detail in the DaqView Manual PDF included o
(4) Configure the System
king on its icon, or use the Windows Desktop Start menu to
listed in the Program group (Use the desktop Start Menu /
atically identifies your Personal Daq/3000 Series device and
ndow is discussed briefly in the following text, and in more
n the installation CD.
The Channel Setup window (first tab on lo
digital to configure them.
wer portion of main window) displays the analog and scanned
input channels and allows you
Channel Setup Tab Selected
Selecting the second tab of the main window displays the Acquisition Setup window, used to set triggering
and configure the scan. These settings will be used when an acquisition to disk is started.
Acquisition Tab Selected
Note: The Data Destination window (not shown) lets you designate the directory for acquired
data and the desired file formats.

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(5) Collect Data
Click the Enable Readings Column button (17), or the Start All Indicators button (5); the data acquisition
begins and the readings column becomes active. Click the Acquire button (12) to send the data to disk.
DaqView Main WindowChannel Setup Tab Selected
Main Window, a Brief Description of Button Control Functions
# Item Description
1 Scope can be configured and usedBrings up a window from which Scope and/or Chart displays
for analyzing data in relation to x and y axes.
2 Bar Graph Meters Displays a bar graph meter.
3 Analog Meters Displays an analog dial meter.
4 Digital Meters Displays a digital meter.
5 indow.Start All Indicators Starts displaying data in the Reading column and any open Chart or Meters w
6 Stop All Indicators Stops display any open Chart or Meters window.ing data in the Reading column and
7 View File Data Launches an independent post-data acquisition program, such as
eZ-PostView, if installed. The data acquisition CD includes a PDF version of the post data
acquisition document.
8 Analog Output Displays the Analog Output window of the available DAC channels.
9 Digital I/O Displays the Digital I/O window.
10 Counter/Timer Displays the Counter/Timer window.
11 Output Waveform & Pattern Displays the Arbitrary Waveform and Streamed Output windows.
12 Acquire Activates an acquisition of data to a file.
13 Show all channels, whetherALL Channels Expands Analog & Scanned Digital Inputs spreadsheet to show
active or not.
14 Hide
Channels
INACTIVE Condenses the Analog & Scanned Digital Inputs spreadsheet, to hide channels that are
inactive.
15 Turn All Visible
Channels ON Turns all visible channels ON. Hidden channels will remain off.
16 OFF Turn All Channels Turns all the channels OFF.
17 s require the Channel Reading column Channel Reading A toggle button that enables [or disables] the Channel Reading column of the Analog and
Scanned Digital Input spreadsheet. Some window
to be disabled when changing channels or other parameters. This command is also
available from the Data pull-down menu.
Click one of the toolbar’s display icon he form of a scope or meter display.
Button (1) brings up the scope window, whi displays; buttons 2, 3,
an
buttons to see your data in t
ch allows you to set up a scope and chart
and 4 are for: bar graph meters, analog meters, and digital meters, respectively. Note that you c
simultaneously view combinations of display types.

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Reference Notes:
oRefer to the DaqView PDF for information regarding that application.
oRefer to the Personal Daq/3000 Series Users Manual PDF for hardware related
information, including pinouts and block diagrams.
oThe default location for PDF documentation is in the Programs group, which can be
accessed from the Windows Desktop.
oThe PDFs can also be accessed directly from the Data Acquisition CD via the
<View PDFs> button on the opening splash screen.
oThe PDFs can also be accessed from our web site.
Customer Assistance
To re oblems and rec
please refer to the portions lthat are relevant to your situation.
T dob can be accessed by clicking the <View PDFs>
b to on the screen. It is also installed in the Programs group on
y r ftware i
W e hav
el num
•Hardware serial num
•Software version num
rating
mputer an
ehipping damage. In
addit e above information, please be sure to include:
rn authorizat s number after you contact us)
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structions regardi
lesho s.
IOtech, Inc.
Fax: [phone]
ch.com
port pr eive support, call your service representative. Before calling for assistance,
of the Personal Daq/3000 User’s Manua
he manual exists in A e Acrobat PDF format and
ut n that appears data acquisition CD’s install
ou PC, during so nstallation.
h n you call, please e the following information available:
•Hardware mod bers
bers
bers for DaqView
•Windows Ope System
•Type of co d features
Wh n returning equipment
ion to th use original shipping containers or equivalent to prevent s
•The retu ion number (we provide you with thi
•The name and phon number of an individual who can discuss the problems encountered
•
•
Any special in
A copy of troub ng return shipping oting notes and comments on tests performed and all problem-related condition
25971 Cannon Road
Cleveland, OH 44146-1833
Phone: [phone]
e-mail (Product Information): [email protected]
e-mail (Technical Support): products[email protected]
Internet: http://www.iote

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Personal Daq/3000 Series Reading Thermocouples
Personal Daq/30 d rily for high-speed acquisition of voltage inputs. However;
they can also be used to obtai he application
software in use. After taki g t e
DaqView Users
1) Start DaqView.
2) Open the Hardware Configu ttings).
3) Select Differential mode h orner of the window.
Now you will be able to select a thermocouple type in the input channel Type column.
4) Go to the Acquisition Setup tab and click on the <Preferences> button. Then, select an oversampling
number of at least 128. This is done in the lower left hand corner of the Preferences window. (Note 1)
ging setting that is appropriate for your situation (depends on your AC line
want voltage inputs to be included in the line cycle averaging).
DASYLa
1) Start DAS
2) Open the tup).
3) Highlight th hardware tree] and click on the <Properties> button.
4) Select Differential Inputs as the Signal Input
5) In the Hard r hlight the pDaq/3000 device.
Click on the
7) Click on t
8) Using the st 128. (Note 1)
9) Select the L line
frequency a
10) Click the <A
11) Click <OK> to exit out of the Hardware Configuration window.
12) Create an A/D module in the DASYLab worksheet (type: pDaq3000 Direct AI).
13) Double-click on the module to open its Prop
14) Click on the <Channel Setup> button.
15) Select the applicable thermocouple type and temperature units.
16) Click the <Apply> and <OK> buttons.
Note 1: The maximum sampling rate is reduced by a factor dependent upon the oversampling selected.
Notes:
00 Series evices are designed prima
n temperature readings. The steps that you should take depend on t
n hes steps you will obtain good temperature readings from your device.
ration window (Device> Configure Hardware Se
. T e selection is made from the lower right hand c
5) Select the Line Cycle Avera
frequency and whether you
b Users
YLab.
Hardware Configuration window (Experiment> Hardware Se
e Analog Inputs entry [in the
Mode; then click the <Apply> and <OK> buttons.
wa e Configuration window, hig
6) <Properties> button.
he “Clock Settings” tab.
pull-down menu, set the Oversampling number to at lea
ine Cycle Averaging setting appropriate for your situation. This depends on your AC
nin the line cycle averaging.d whether you want voltage inputs to be included
pply> and <OK> buttons.
erties window.

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Notes:

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IOtech, Inc.
25971 Cannon Road
Cleveland, OH 44146-1833
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail (Product Information): [email protected]
e-mail (Technical Support): [email protected]
Internet: http://www.iotech.com