The SCC-AO10 is an isolated voltage output module with an output range
of ±10 V. The output voltage level is controlled by the DAC output of an
E/M Series DAQ device. You can increase the output voltage level to
±20 V by connecting two SCC-AO10 modules in series.
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What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use the SCC-AO10, you need the following items:
❑ Hardware
–SC-2345/2350 with one of the following:
•SCC-PWR01
•SCC-PWR02 and the PS01 power supply
•SCC-PWR03 (requires a 7 to 42 VDC power supply,
not included)
–One or more SCC-AO10
–68-pin E/M Series DAQ device
–68-pin cable
–Quick Reference Label
❑ Software
–The latest version of NI-DAQmx
❑ Documentation
–SCC-AO10 Isolated Analog Output Module User Guide
–SC-2345/2350 User Manual
–SCC Quick Start Guide
–Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference
–Documentation for your hardware
–Documentation for your software
❑ Tools
–1/8 in. flathead screwdriver
–Numbers 1 and 2 Phillips screwdrivers
–Wire insulation stripper
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Note Software scaling of measurements is not supported on the Macintosh operating
system. Refer to the SCC-AO10 Connector Pin Assignments section.
You can download NI documents from
the latest version of NI-DAQmx, click Download Software at
Device Specific Information
Note For general SCC module installation and signal connection information, and
information about the SC-2345/2350 carrier, refer to the SCC Quick Start Guide, available
for download at
ni.com/manuals.
Installing the SCC-AO10
Caution Refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference document
before removing equipment covers or connecting/disconnecting any signal wires.
Plug the SCC-AO10 into either SC-2345/2350 analog output socket
J(X+17), where X is 0 or 1. The SC-2345/2350 routes the voltage output of
E/M Series DAQ device analog output channel AO (X) to the SCC-AO10.
Connecting the SCC-AO10 to a Load
Caution Refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference document
before removing equipment covers or connecting/disconnecting any signal wires.
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confirm the signal names.
The SCC-AO10 has a three-pin screw-terminal connector that accepts
28 to 16 AWG wires.
The screw terminals are labeled by pin numbers 1 to 3. Pin 1 is the isolated
ground. Pins 2 and 3 both connect to the isolated voltage output for
flexibility in field wiring.
Caution Connecting an external voltage source to the output terminals of the SCC-AO10
Figures 1 and 2 show the SCC-AO10 connected to a nonreferenced load
and to a load with a high common-mode voltage.
E/M Series
DAQ Device
AO (X )
AO GND
SCC-AO10
3
2
1
I
Figure 1. SCC-AO10 Connected to a Nonreferenced Load
E/M Series
DAQ Device
X )
AO (
AO GND
SCC-AO10
3
2
1
Load
Load
I
Figure 2. SCC-AO10 Connected to a Load with a High Common-Mode Voltage
Connecting Two SCC-AO10 Modules in Series
You can increase the maximum total output voltage to ±20 V by connecting
two SCC-AO10 modules in series. Plug the two modules into sockets J17
and J18 of the SC-2345/2350, and wire the modules to a load as shown in
Figure 3.
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E/M Series
l
DAQ Device
SCC-AO10 in Socket J18
3
AO 1
2
AO GND
1
I
SCC-AO10 in Socket J17
3
AO 0
2
AO GND
1
I
V
V
OUT2
OUT1
+
–
Load
+
–
V
OutTota
+
–
Figure 3. Connecting Two SCC-AO10 Modules in Series
The SC-2345/2350 routes the E/M Series DAQ device analog output
channels AO 0 and AO 1 to the SCC-AO10 modules, and the resulting
maximum output voltage range is ±20 V. Refer to Figure 3 and use the
following formula to calculate the total output voltage from both
SCC-AO10 modules:
V
OutTotal
V
+=
OUT1VOUT2
where
V
V
is the total output voltage from both SCC-AO10 modules
OutTotal
is the voltage across terminals 1 and 3 of the SCC-AO10
OUT1
module in socket J17
V
is the voltage across terminals 1 and 3 of the SCC-AO10
OUT2
module in socket J18
For information about how to configure the SCC-AO10 module with
NI-DAQmx, refer to the SCC Quick Start Guide.
This section contains information regarding scaling voltage measurements
and isolated ground references.
Scaling Voltage Measurements
The SCC-AO10 is a ±10 V isolated analog output module. The output
voltage is controlled by an E/M Series DAQ device AO output channel,
AO (X). The relationship between the AO (X ) voltage level and the output
voltage level of the SCC-AO10 is a one-to-one linear relationship. That is,
V
AO X()VAO10
where
V
is the AO 0 voltage level
AO(X)
V
is the SCC-AO10 voltage output in volts
AO10
Isolated Ground Reference
Each SCC-AO10 module is referenced to its own isolated ground. Each
isolated ground can have up to 60 VDC of common-mode voltage between
itself and any other channel ground or chassis ground. Refer to the
Connecting the SCC-AO10 to a Load section for ways to use the isolated
ground in signal connections.
Calibrating Gain and Offset Errors
The SCC-AO10 is calibrated at the factory before shipment. To adjust the
gain and offset of the SCC-AO10 in your system using an E/M Series DAQ
device, you need a voltage meter and a 1/8 in. flathead screwdriver. Before
adjusting the SCC-AO10, allow 30 minutes for the DAQ device to warm
up to its nominal operating temperature.
To adjust the gain and offset of the SCC-AO10, complete the following
steps:
1.Disconnect the load from the SCC-AO10 you want to calibrate.
2.Set an output range of –10 to +10 V for AO (X), the E/M Series DAQ
device channel connected to the SCC-AO10.
3.Connect the negative lead of the voltmeter to the isolated ground
terminal (pin 1) and the positive lead to the voltage output terminal
(pin 2 or 3) of the SCC-AO10.
4.Using your software, set AO (X) to output 0 VDC.
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Specifications
Electrical
5.Adjust the offset potentiometer on the top of the SCC-AO10 until the
voltmeter reads 0 VDC ±100 μV. The offset is now calibrated.
6.Using your software, have AO (X) output 9.9 VDC.
Adjust the gain potentiometer on the top of the SCC-AO10 until the
voltmeter reads 9.9 VDC. The gain is now calibrated.
These ratings are typical at 25 °C unless otherwise stated.
Number of output channels .................... One nonreferenced (floating)
Input range .............................................±10 V
Output range........................................... ±10 V
Current drive .......................................... ±30 mA
Gain nonlinearity.................................... 0.5% of full-scale output range
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Figure 5 shows the I/O connector pins on the bottom of the SCC-AO10.
Table 1 lists the signal connection corresponding to each pin.
Table 1. SCC-AO10 I/O Connector Signal Assignments
Pin NumberSignal
1E/M Series AO (X)
2E/M Series AO GND
3—
4E/M Series AO GND
5—
6—
7—
8—
9+5 V
10GND
11—
12+ 5 V reference
13+15 V
14–15 V
15—
16—
17—
18—
19—
20—
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