Omega Products USB-4711A Installation Manual

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User’s Guide

USB-4711A

150 kS/s, 12-Bit Multifunction

USB Data Acquisition Module

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USB-4711A

150 kS/s, 12-bit,
Multifunction USB
Data Acquisition
Module

User Manual

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................... 2

1.1 Features ............................................................................. 2

1.2 Software Overview............................................................ 3

1.2.1 More on the CD ....................... ................. ..................... 3

Chapter 2 Installation ....................................................... 6

2.1 Unpacking ......................................................................... 6

2.2 Driver Installation ............................................................. 7

2.3 Hardware Installation ........................................................ 9

2.4 Hardware Uninstallation ................................................... 9

Figure 2.1:Unplug or Eject Hardware Dialog .............. 10

Figure 2.2:Stop a Hardware device dialog box ............ 10

Chapter 3 Signal Connections ........................................ 12

3.1 Overview ......................................................................... 12

3.2 I/O Connectors ................................................................ 12

3.2.1 Pin Assignment ............................................................ 12

Figure 3.1:I/O Connector Pin Assignment .................. 13

3.2.2 I/O Connector Signal Description ................................ 14

Table 3.1:I/O Connector Signal Description ............... 14

3.2.3 LED Indicator Status Descript ion ................................ 15

Table 3.2:LED Indicator Status Description ................ 15

3.3 Analog Input Connections............................................... 16

3.3.1 Single-ended Channel Connectio ns ............................. 16

Figure 3.2:Single-Ended Input Ch a n nel Connection ... 16

3.3.2 Differential Input Connections .................................... 17

Figure 3.3:Differential Input Channel Connection ...... 17

3.4 Analog Output Connections (Voltage)............................ 18

Figure 3.4:Analog Output Chann e l Connections ......... 18

3.5 Trigger Source Connections............................................ 18

3.5.1 Internal Pacer Trigger Connection ............................... 18

3.5.2 External Trigger Source Connection ........................... 18

3.6 Field Wiring Considerations ........................................... 19

Appendix A Specifications ................................................. 22

A.1 Analog Input.................................................................... 22

A.2 Analog Output ................................................................. 22

A.3 Non-Isolated Digital Input/Output .................................. 23

A.4 Event/Frequency Input .................................................... 23

A.5 Pulse Output .................................................................... 23

A.6 General ............................................................................ 23

v Table of Contents

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1

2

Introduction

This chapter will provide information
on the features of the
quick start
some brief information on software and
accessories for USB-4711A
Sections include:

• Features

• Software Overview

DAS module, a

guide for installation, and

Module.

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for buying the USB-4711A data acquisition module. The
USB-4711A is a powerful data acquisition (DAS) module for the USB
port. It features a unique
acquisition and control.

circuit design and complete functions for data

1.1 Features

USB-4711A has the most requested measurement & control functions:

• 16 single-ended/ 8 differential or combination analog input channels

• 12-bit resolution A/D converter, with up to 150 kS/s sampling rate

• 8 digital input & 8 digital output channels (TTL Level)

• 2 analog output channels

• 16-bit programmable counter/timer x 1

• Pulse output channel x 1

• Programmable gain for each analog input channel

• Automatic channel/gain scanning

• Onboard 1K samples FIFO buffer for AI channels

• Bus-powered

• Device status LED indicator

• Removable on-module wiring terminal

• Supports high-speed USB 2.0

• Auto calibration function

• Hot swappable

Note: The USB chip on your system may have a limitation on

the number of
only five

USB-4711A devices can be supported.

Note: The power output of an USB port is 500 mA, while the

USB-4711A requires 360 mA (typical). This means that
if an USB hub is
supply to

support more than one USB-4711A device.

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USB devices it will support. Normally,

used, it will need an external power

1.2 Software Overview

Omega offers a rich set of DLL drivers, third-party driver support and
application software
functions
function library to help boost your application performance and work
seamlessly with development tools such as Visual C++, Visual

of your device. The Device Drivers feature a complete I/O

1.2.1 More on the CD

For instructions on how to begin programming in each development tool,
some tutorial chapters are included in the Device Drivers Manual
reference. Please
the Device
also look at
since they can

The Device Drivers Manual can be found on the companion CD-ROM.
Alternatively, if
system, The
Start button:

Start/Programs/Omega USB-4700 Series/ Device Driver’s Manual

After you install the examples, the example source code can be found
under the corresponding
path:

Pr o g r a m F i l e s /Omega/USB-4700/Examples

Drivers Manual to begin your programming efforts. You can

the example source code provided for each programming tool,

on the companion CD-ROM to help fully exploit the

refer to the corresponding sections in these chapters on

get you very well oriented.

you have already installed the Device Drivers on your

Device Drivers Manual can be readily accessed through the

installation folder such as the default installation

3 Chapter 1

Basic.

for your

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2

2

Installation

Sections include:

• Unpacking

• Driver Installation

• Hardware Installation

• Hardware Uninstallation