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USB-4711A
150 kS/s, 12-bit,
Multifunction USB
Data Acquisition
Module
A.6 General ............................................................................ 23
v Table of Contents
USB-4711A User Manual vi
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:
Note: Make sure you have insta lle d th e so ftware driver
before you install
Section 2.2 Driver Installation )
the module (please refer to
After the DLL driver installation is completed, you can now go on to
install
the USB-4711A module in any USB port that supports the
USB 1.1/2.0 standard , on your comp uter . Please follow the steps below to
install the module on your system.
Step 1: Touch the metal part on the surface of your computer to neutralize
the static electricity that
might be in your body.
Step 2: Plug your USB module into the selected USB port. Use of exces-
sive
force must be avoided; otherwise the module might get damaged.
Note:
In case you installed the module without installing
the DLL driver , Win 200 0/XP will
module as an
“unknown device”. After reboot, it will
prompt you t o provid e neces sary
ignore the promp ting messages
driver according
to the steps describe d in Sec.2 .2.
recognize your
driver . Y o u shoul d
and set up the
After your module is installed, you can configure it using the Device
Manager. The Device Driver's
USB-4711A supports 16 single-ended/ 8 differential (or combination)
analog inputs. Each individual input channel is software-selected.
analog inputs. Each individual input channel is software-selected.
3.3.1 Single-ended Channel Connections
3.3.1 Single-ended Channel Connections
The single-ended input configuration has only one signal wire for each
The single-ended input configuration has only one signal wire for each
channel, and the
channel, and the
erenced against the common
erenced against the common
A signal source without a local ground is also called a “floating source”.
A signal source without a local ground is also called a “floating source”.
It is fairly simple to
It is fairly simple to
source. In this
source. In this
nal floating signal
nal floating signal
Figure 3.2 shows a single-ended channel connection between a floating
Figure 3.2 shows a single-ended channel connection between a floating
signal source
signal source
measured voltage (Vm) is the voltage of the wire as ref-
measured voltage (Vm) is the voltage of the wire as ref-
ground.
ground.
connect a single-ended channel to a floating signal
connect a single-ended channel to a floating signal
mode, USB-4711A provides a reference ground for exter-
mode, USB-4711A provides a reference ground for exter-
sources.
sources.
and an input channel on USB-4711A.
and an input channel on USB-4711A.
Figure 3.2: Single-Ended Input Channel Con nect ion
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3.3.2 Differential Input Connections
The differential input channels operate with two signal wires for each
channel, and the
voltage difference between both signal wires is measured. On USB-4711A, when all channels are configured to differential
input, up to
8
analog channels are available.
If one side of the signal source is connected to a local ground, the signal
source is ground-referenced. Therefore, the
and the ground
difference between
(V
cm
).
of the card will not be exactly of the same voltage. The
the ground voltages forms a commonmode voltage
ground of the signal source
T o avoid the ground loop noise effect caused by common-mode voltages,
you can connect the signal
differential
channel connection between a grounded-reference signal
source and an input channel on USB-4711A. With
PGIA rejects a common-mode voltage V
USB-4711A ground, shown as V
ground to the Low input. Figure 3-3 shows a
this connection, the
cm
between the signal source and
cm
in Figure 3-3.
Note:
channel
(n=0,2,4…14)
In differential input mode, the input channel n
n+1.
should be used with
Figure 3.3: Differential Input Channel Connection
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3.4 Analog Output Connections (Volt age)
USB-4711A provides two analog output channels, AO0 and AO1. Figure
USB-4711A provides two analog output channels, AO0 and AO1. Figure
3-3 shows how to make analog output connections on USB-4711A.
3-3 shows how to make analog output connections on USB-4711A.
Figure 3.4: Analog Output Channel Connections
3.5 Trigger Source Connections
3.5.1 Internal Pacer Trigger Connection
USB-4711A provides two 16-bit counters connected to a 10 MHz clock.
Counter 0 is a counter
that counts events from an input channel. Counter
1 is a 16-bit timer for pacer triggering. A low-to-high edge from the
Counter 1 output will trigger an A/D conversion on USB-4711A.
3.5.2 External Trigger Source Connection
In addition to pacer triggering, USB-4711A also allows external triggering for A/D
the external trigger function
function
conversions. When GATE is connected to a +5V DC source,
is
thereby disabled. And the external trigger
will be enabled once the +5V DC source is removed.
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3.6 Field Wiring Considerations
• When you use USB-4711A to acquire data from outside, noises in the
environment might
ments
if due cautions are not taken. The following measures will be
helpful to
signal sources and
• The signal cables must be kept away from strong electromagnetic
sources such as
welding machines,
ference. Keep the
since it can significantly
• If the cable travels through an area with significant electromagnetic
interference, you should
as the analog input cable.
together and
be
• Avoid running the signal cables through any conduit that might have
power
• If you have to place your signal cable parallel to a power line that has a
high
tance
power line
reduce possible interference running signal wires between
connected to one point at the signal source ground.
lines in it.
voltage or high current running through it, try to keep a safe dis-
between them. Or place the signal cable in a right angle to the
to minimize the undesirable effect.
significantly affect the accuracy of your measure-
the USB-4711A.
power lines, large electric motors, circuit breakers or
since they may cause strong electromagnetic inter-
analog signal cables away from any video monitor,
affect a data acquisition system.
adopt individually shielded, twisted-pair wires
This type of cable has its signal wires twisted
shielded with a metal mesh. The metal mesh should only
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A
2
Specifications
Appendix A Specifications
A.1 Analog Input
Channels
Resolution
Sampling
Rate
Input Range and
Gain List
Drift
Small Signal
Bandwidth for
PGA
Common Mode
Voltage
Accuracy
A.2 Analog Output
Channels
Resolution
Throughput
Operating Mode
Output Range 0~5, 0~10, ±5, ±10V
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