Measurement E-1608 User Manual
E-1608
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December 2014
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User's Guide
Ethernet-based High-speed Multifunction DAQ
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Table of Contents
Preface
About this User's Guide ....................................................................................................................... 5
What you will learn from this user's guide ......................................................................................................... 5
Conventions in this user's guide ......................................................................................................................... 5
Where to find more information ......................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1
Introducing the E-1608 ......................................................................................................................... 6
Ethernet interface ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Functional block diagram ................................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2
Installing the E-1608 ............................................................................................................................. 8
Unpacking........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Installing the software ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Connecting the external power adapter .............................................................................................................. 8
Connecting the E-1608 ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Configuring network settings ............................................................................................................................. 9
Address mode settings ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
IP address settings ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Setting up the E-1608 for communication across networks................................................................................ 9
Configuring network alarms ............................................................................................................................. 10
Restoring factory default network settings ....................................................................................................... 10
Calibrating the hardware................................................................................................................................... 10
Updating firmware ................................................................................................................................ ............ 10
Chapter 3
Functional Details ............................................................................................................................... 11
Analog input modes .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Software paced .................................................................................................................................................................11
Hardware paced ...............................................................................................................................................................11
Device components........................................................................................................................................... 11
Ethernet connector ...........................................................................................................................................................11
External power connector ................................................................................................................................................12
LEDs ................................................................................................................................................................................12
Factory reset button .........................................................................................................................................................12
Screw terminals................................................................................................................................................................12
Signal connections ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Analog input ....................................................................................................................................................................13
Analog output ..................................................................................................................................................................15
External clock I/O ............................................................................................................................................................15
Digital I/O ........................................................................................................................................................................15
Trigger input ....................................................................................................................................................................16
Counter input ...................................................................................................................................................................16
Power output ....................................................................................................................................................................16
Ground ................................................................................................................................................................ .............16
Mechanical drawings ................................................................................................................................ ........ 17
Chapter 4
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Analog input ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Accuracy ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
Analog input DC voltage measurement accuracy ............................................................................................................21
Noise performance ...........................................................................................................................................................21
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Settling time .....................................................................................................................................................................21
Analog output ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Analog input/output calibration ........................................................................................................................ 22
Digital input/output........................................................................................................................................... 22
External trigger ................................................................................................................................ ................. 23
External clock input/output............................................................................................................................... 23
Counter ............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Memory ............................................................................................................................................................ 24
Power ................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Network ............................................................................................................................................................ 25
Ethernet connection .........................................................................................................................................................25
Network interface ............................................................................................................................................................25
Network factory default settings ......................................................................................................................................26
Network security ..............................................................................................................................................................26
LED displays and the factory reset button ........................................................................................................ 26
Environmental .................................................................................................................................................. 26
Mechanical ....................................................................................................................................................... 26
Screw terminal connector ................................................................................................................................. 27
Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................................................. 28
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About this User's Guide
What you will learn from this user's guide
This user's guide describes the Measurement Computing E-1608 data acquisition device and lists device
specifications.
Conventions in this user's guide
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Preface
Where to find more information
Additional information about E-1608 hardware is available on our website at www.mccdaq.com. You can also
contact Measurement Computing Corporation by phone, fax, or email with specific questions.
Knowledgebase: kb.mccdaq.com
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Chapter 1
Introducing the E-1608
The E-1608 is compatible with both TCP/IP (IPv4 only) and user datagram protocol (UDP) network protocols.
The E-1608 provides the following features:
Four differential (DIFF) or eight single-ended (SE) analog input channels (16-bit)
Sample rates up to 250 kS/s aggregate
Two analog output channels (16-bit)
Eight individually configurable digital I/O channels
One counter channel (32-bit) that counts TTL pulses
Screw terminals for field wiring connections
The E-1608 is powered by a 5 volt power adapter.
Ethernet interface
The E-1608 has one built-in 10/100 BASE-T auto-negotiation, high-speed communication port.
With the Ethernet interface, you can remotely access and configure your E-1608 from anywhere on the network.
Only one computer can control the E-1608 at one time. The networking protocols are TCP/IP and UDP.
A unique media access control (MAC) address is assigned to each device at the factory.
You configure the Ethernet connection settings through software. A network name in the format E-1608-
xxxxxx, is assigned to the E-1608, where xxxxxx represents the lower six characters of the device MAC
address.
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E-1608 User's Guide Introducing the E-1608
Functional block diagram
E-1608 functions are illustrated in the block diagram shown here.
Figure 1. Functional block diagram
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Chapter 2
Installing the E-1608
Unpacking
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the device from its packaging, ground yourself using a wrist strap or by simply
touching the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static charge.
Contact us immediately if any components are missing or damaged.
Installing the software
Refer to the MCC DAQ Quick Start for instructions on installing the software on the MCC DAQ CD. Refer to
the device product page on the Measurement Computing website for information about the included and
optional software supported by the E-1608.
Install the software before you install your device
The driver needed to run the E-1608 is installed with the software. Therefore, you need to install the software
package you plan to use before you install the hardware.
Connecting the external power adapter
Power to the E-1608 is provided with the 5 V external power adapter (PS-5V1AEPS). Connect the adapter cord
to the power connector on the E-1608 device, and plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
The Power LED turns on when 5 V power is supplied to the E-1608. If the voltage supply is less than 3.3 V or
more than 5.9 V, the POWER LED does not turn on.
Refer to Figure 2 on page 11 for the location of the Power LED.
Connecting the E-1608
The E-1608 requires a TCP/IP and UDP connection to a network or computer. Use the standard Ethernet cable
provided to connect the E-1608 to a 10Base-T- or 100Base-TX compatible Ethernet port, hub, or switch.
When connecting the E-1608 for the first time, make sure that you connect to a local network with DHCP
enabled.
If you are unsure whether you have access to a local network or that DHCP is enabled on that network, you
should use a direct connection to a Windows PC.
It may take a minute or two to detect the device and assign the address. The green Link/activity LED on the
lower left of the Ethernet connector turns on when there is a valid Ethernet link, and blinks when network
activity is detected.
Once the E-1608 is physically connected to the local network or PC, you can run the software (InstaCal for
example) to establish a connection. If a connection cannot be established, make sure the device is using the
default configuration by following the instructions in the Restoring factory default network settings on page 10.
Once a connection is established and you can communicate to the device, you can change the configuration for
other network scenarios.
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Configuring network settings
The following E-1608 network settings are software-selectable. Only one user at a time can connect to the E1608 to configure network options on the device. For typical local networks, the default settings are
recommended.
Address mode settings
The address mode setting determines whether the default IP parameters (IPv4 address, subnet mask, and
gateway) are assigned to the E-1608 or an auto-addressing method is used to assign these parameters.
DHCP or link-local enabled (default)
If connected to a network with a DHCP server, the service automatically assigns IP addresses to the E-1608.
If the connected network does not have a DHCP server, the address stored in the default IP address is assigned
to the E-1608.
If the E-1608 is directly connected to a Windows PC, a link-local address is assigned to the device. A link-local
address is valid only for communications between the E-1608 and the PC to which it is connected
DHCP Only
Enables configuration by a DHCP server if one is available. The E-1608 is assigned an IP address shortly after
it is powered up and attached to the network.
Link Local Only
The E-1608 is assigned a link-local IP address by the Windows PC to which it is connected. A link-local
address is valid only for communications between the E-1608 and the PC to which it is connected.
Static
The default IPv4 Address is manually configured on the E-1608 .
IP address settings
The default settings of the following IP address are assigned to the E-1608 when automatic addressing is
disabled or not available (DHCP or Link Local for example)
IPv4 address – The IP address that is stored on the device. The default IPv4 address is 192.168.0.101.
Subnet mask – The Subnet mask that is stored on the E-1608 . The subnet mask determines the number of
bits of the IP address that is used for the host portion of the address vs. the number of bits used for the
network portion. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.000
Gateway – The gateway IP address that is stored on the E-1608. The gateway address of the device that
bridges subnets within a network. The default gateway is 192.168.0.1
Connection code
A number between 0 (default) and 999999999. Change this number from its default of 0 to prevent other users
from connecting to and configuring the device. The device remains visible to other users on the network, but
connection by another user is not allowed.
Setting up the E-1608 for communication across networks
In order to communicate with the E-1608 from a computer connected to a different network – such as over the
Internet – you must change the network configuration of the network router.
In the following procedure, the E-1608 is installed on the host LAN, and the computer is installed on the client
LAN.
Caution! This procedure should only be performed by a network administrator or computer professional.
Incorrect settings can significantly disrupt a network.
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