JYTEK USB-62401 User manual

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Manual Rev.: 1.00
Revision Date: Aug 27, 2017
USB-62401
24-bit 2kS/s USB 2.0-Based Universal Input
DAQ Module
User’s Manual

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Preface iii
Preface
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Conventions
Take note of the following conventions used throughout this manual to
make sure that users perform certain tasks and instructions properly.
NOTE:
NOTE:
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CAUTION:
Information to prevent minor physical injury, component damage,
data loss, and/or program corruption when trying to complete a
task.
WARNING:
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data loss, and/or program corruption when trying to complete a
specific task.

Table of Contents v
Table of Contents
Preface .......................................................................................... iii
Table of Contents............................................................................ v
List of Figures................................................................................ vii
List of Tables .................................................................................. ix
1 Introduction.............................................................................. 1
1.1 Overview........................................................................................ 1
1.2 Features ......................................................................................... 1
1.3 Applications ................................................................................... 2
1.4 Specifications ................................................................................. 2
1.4.1 General Specifications .........................................................2
1.4.2 General Analog Input...........................................................2
1.4.3 Analog Input Electrical.........................................................4
1.4.4 Digital Input/Output ............................................................7
1.5 Software Support........................................................................... 8
1.6 Driver Support for Windows.......................................................... 8
1.7 Utilities for Windows ................................................................... 10
1.8 Overview and Dimensions ........................................................... 11
1.8.1 Module ..............................................................................11
1.8.2 Module Stand ....................................................................14
1.9 Connector Information ................................................................ 18
2 Getting Started ....................................................................... 21
2.1 Connecting the USB-62401 Module ............................................ 21
2.2 Device ID ...................................................................................... 22
2.3 Hardware Configuration .............................................................. 23
2.4 Device Mounting.......................................................................... 23
2.4.1 Rail Mounting ....................................................................23

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2.4.2 Wall Mounting .................................................................. 25
3 Operation ................................................................................ 27
3.1 Functional Layout ........................................................................ 27
3.2 Signal Sources.............................................................................. 27
3.2.1 Floating Signal Source ....................................................... 27
3.2.2 Ground-Referenced Signal Source .................................... 28
3.3 Signal Connection........................................................................ 28
3.3.1 Voltage Input Mode .......................................................... 28
3.3.2 Current Input Mode .......................................................... 29
3.3.3 Full Bridge and Half Bridge Input Mode............................ 30
3.3.4 Thermocouple Input Mode ............................................... 31
3.3.5 RTD Input Mode ................................................................ 32
3.3.6 Wire Resistance Mode ...................................................... 34
3.4 AI Data Format ............................................................................ 35
3.5 ADC Sampling Rate ...................................................................... 36
3.5.1 Software Polling Data Transfer (Non-Buffering Programmed I/
O)....................................................................................... 36
3.5.2 Continuous Acquisition Mode........................................... 37
3.6 Programmable Function I/O........................................................ 37
3.6.1 TTL DI/DO .......................................................................... 37
3.6.2 General Purpose Timer/Counter....................................... 38
3.6.3 General Purpose Timer/Counter Modes........................... 39
4 Calibration ............................................................................... 45
Important Safety Instructions ....................................................... 47
Warranty Policy ............................................................................ 49
Getting Service ............................................................................. 51

List of Figures vii
List of Figures
Figure 1-1: U-Test Interface.................................................................10
Figure 1-2: USB-62401 Module Rear View ..........................................11
Figure 1-3: USB-62401 Module Side View ...........................................12
Figure 1-4: USB-62401 Module Front View .........................................13
Figure 1-5: Module, Stand, Connector, and USB Cable .......................14
Figure 1-6: Module, Stand, & Wall Mount Kit Side View (w/ Connections)
14
Figure 1-7: Module In Stand Front View..............................................15
Figure 1-8: Module Stand Top View ....................................................16
Figure 1-9: Module Stand Side Cutaway View.....................................17
Figure 1-10: Module Stand Front View..................................................17
Figure 2-1: USB-62401 Module in Windows Device Manager.............21
Figure 2-2: Device ID Selection Control ...............................................22
Figure 2-3: Rail Mount Kit....................................................................23
Figure 2-4: Module Pre-Rail Mounting ................................................24
Figure 2-5: Module Rail-Mounted .......................................................24
Figure 2-6: Wall Mount Holes..............................................................25
Figure 2-7: Module with Wall Mount Apparatus.................................25
Figure 3-1: USB-62401 Functional Block Diagram ...............................27
Figure 3-2: Ground-Referenced Source and Differential Input ...........28
Figure 3-3: Floating Source and Differential Input ..............................29
Figure 3-4: Current Source Connection ...............................................30
Figure 3-5: Full Bridge and Half Bridge Connection.............................31
Figure 3-6: Thermocouple Connection ................................................32
Figure 3-7: 4-Wire RTD Connection .....................................................33
Figure 3-8: 3-Wire RTD Connection .....................................................33
Figure 3-9: 2-wire RTD Connection......................................................34
Figure 3-10: 2-Wire Resistance Connection ..........................................35
Figure 3-11: Mode 1-Simple Gated-Event Calculation ..........................39
Figure 3-12: Mode 2-Single Period Measurement ................................40
Figure 3-13: Mode 3-Single Pulse-Width Measurement .......................41
Figure 3-14: Mode 4-Single-Gated Pulse ...............................................41
Figure 3-15: Mode 5-Single-Triggered Pulse..........................................42
Figure 3-16: Mode 6-Re-Triggered Single Pulse.....................................42
Figure 3-17: Mode 7-Single-Triggered Continuous Pulse ......................43
Figure 3-18: Mode 8-Continuous Gated Pulse.......................................43
Figure 3-19: Mode 9-Edge Separation Measurement ...........................44
Figure 3-20: Mode 10-PWM Output......................................................44

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List of Tables ix
List of Tables
Table 1-1: U-Test Interface Legend..........................................................10
Table 1-2: USB-62401 Pin Assignment .....................................................18
Table 1-3: I/O Signal Description..............................................................19
Table 3-1: Analog Input Range and Output Digital Code .........................35
Table 3-2: Analog Input Range and Output Digital Code (cont’d)............36
Table 3-3: TTL Digital I/O Pin Definition...................................................37
Table 3-4: Timer/Counter Pin Definition..................................................38

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