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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 OMB-NET6222 ............................................................................................................ 6
Overview: OMB-NET6222 features ................................................................................................................... 6
Software requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Hardware requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 6
OMB-NET6222 block diagram .......................................................................................................................... 7
What comes with your OMB-NET6222 shipment? ............................................................................................ 8
Hardware .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Software ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Documentation .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Unpacking the OMB-NET6222 .......................................................................................................................... 8
Installing the hardware and software .................................................................................................................. 8
Installing connector backshells and ferrules ....................................................................................................... 8
Maintenance guidelines ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 2
Functional Details ............................................................................................................................... 10
Front panel screw terminal connector ............................................................................................................... 10
Rear panel components ....................................................................................................................................................10
Cable tie mounts ..............................................................................................................................................................10
Ethernet connector ...........................................................................................................................................................10
Digital I/O D-SUB connector ..........................................................................................................................................10
Chassis ground .................................................................................................................................................................11
Status LEDs .....................................................................................................................................................................11
SYNC connectors ............................................................................................................................................................11
Power input connector .....................................................................................................................................................11
Power switch ....................................................................................................................................................................11
Synchronization ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Stacking plate and handle options .................................................................................................................... 13
Thermocouple input .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Thermocouple accuracy .................................................................................................................................... 15
Accuracy for different thermocouple types ......................................................................................................................15
Cold-Junction temperature accuracy ................................................................................................................ 17
Minimizing thermal gradients ........................................................................................................................... 17
Counter input .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Encoder settings ...............................................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 3
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Analog input ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Digital input/output........................................................................................................................................... 20
Counter input .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Safety voltages .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Isolation voltages .............................................................................................................................................. 21
Power ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
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Mechanical ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Environmental .................................................................................................................................................. 22
Calibration ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................... 23
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About this User's Guide
What you will learn from this user's guide
This user's guide describes the Omega Engineering OMB-NET6222 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 OMB-NET6222 hardware is available on our website at www.omega.com.
can also contact Omega Engineering by phone, fax, or email with specific questions.
You
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