Intelligent Motion Systems UDAS-1001E manual

855M495 1.0 INNOVATIVE PC Data Acquisition Solutions UDAS-1001E Series Hardware User Manual for the Multifunction Data Acquisition System[...]

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Trademarks Trademarks U-Link  Software Libraries is a trademark of Intelligent Instrumentation Incorporated. VisualDesigner  is a registered trademark of Intelligent Instrumentation Incorporated. LabVIEW  is a registered trademark of National Instruments Corporation. Windows  98 is a registered trademark of Microsoft  Corpor[...]

UDAS-1001E Series User Manual Revision History Version Date Revision 1.0 000218 Original Release[...]

i Chapter 1 UDAS-1001E Series Data Acquisition Systems 1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1.1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 FIGURE 1.1 UDAS Series Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Table of Contents ii 3.4.1.1 Verify Lower Level Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Appendix A Specifications A.1 UDAS-1001E Series Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 TABLE A.1 Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 A.2 UDAS-1001E-3,[...]

1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 UDAS-1001E Series Data UDAS-1001E Series Data Acquisition Systems Acquisition Systems 1.1 1.1 Introduction Introduction The UDAS-1001E Series Data Acquisition Systems are stand-alone, multifunction, plug-and-play data acquisition systems that connect to the Universal Serial Bus and operate using power supplied through either[...]

UDAS-1001E Series Data Acquisition Systems 1-2 1.1.1 1.1.1 Features Features Features and basic specifications of the UDAS units are listed below. Specifications of each UDAS unit are listed in Appendix A, Specifications . The UDAS system block diagram is shown below. FIGURE 1.1 UDAS Series Block Diagram SoftwareSupport Library SoftwareSupport Libr[...]

1- 3 UDAS SYSCHECK The SYSCHECK application enables you to verify the UDAS installation is functioning properly. SYSCHECK can also be used during the calibration procedure and for simple data acquisition. U-Link Software Libraries for Windows 98 These function libraries allow custom application development using C/C++ and Visual Basic. LabView 5.0 [...]

UDAS-1001E Series Data Acquisition Systems 1-4 Digital Input/Output Digital Input/Output • 16 Programmable digital I/O channels. Groups of 8 separately programmable for input or output. • Digital inputs can be programmed to read digital signal status, detect a change-of-state or to perform low speed event counting (up to 2 kHz). • Digital out[...]

1- 5 • Programmable gains are 1, 10, and 100 which translate to a full-scale input of 0-10 V, 0-1.0 V, 0-0.1 V, ± 10 V, ± 1.0 V, ± 0.1 V, ± 5 V, ± 0.5 V, and ± 0.05 V. • The analog input section has 16 single-ended or 8-differential analog input channels. The analog input section has a first-in-first-out (FIFO) buffer for high-speed captu[...]

UDAS-1001E Series Data Acquisition Systems 1-6 If an analog input is used for the trigger, specify the trigger level, analog input channel, and slope. Use analog output channel 1 for setting the trigger level. When an input signal on the selected channel of the proper slope (rising or falling voltage) crosses the trigger level, the conversion proce[...]

1- 7 The scanner operates with the built-in analog channels, or with the optional AI-MAX. The AI- MAX allows up to 256 analog input channels to be connected to a single UDAS device. High-Speed Analog Input Triggering High-Speed Analog Input Triggering To start or stop conversions, use triggering in the High-Speed Analog Input mode in the UDAS devic[...]

UDAS-1001E Series Data Acquisition Systems 1-8 Example: If 9 channels are being scanned at a rate of 100Hz and the slope is low to high, the trigger signal must remain below the trigger level for 9/100 of a second, and above the trigger level for 9/100 of a second to ensure that a trigger event occurs. When using External Input as the trigger, this[...]

1- 9 Digital I/O signals are TTL-compatible and perform functions such as reading digital inputs, driving digital outputs, and detecting input change-of-state. Digital I/O direction is programmable separately for each port through software. A nine-position DIP switch is provided inside of the unit to select the power-up direction of Digital I/O Por[...]

UDAS-1001E Series Data Acquisition Systems 1-10 A diagram of the termination panel for the UDAS-1001E-4 unit is shown below. FIGURE 1.2 UDAS-1001E-4 dimensional drawing 6.600 5.750 7.290 1.520[...]

1- 11 1.2.2 1.2.2 Power Power The UDAS unit normally uses power from the host computer via the USB cable. Power can also be obtained from an external power supply that is available (See Appendix B, Accessories ). When the UDAS unit is connected to a power source, the computer controls the power. The unit does not have a power switch. There is an LE[...]

UDAS-1001E Series Data Acquisition Systems 1-12 Visual Designer UDAS Support Library This support package provides the block functions necessary to acquire data and output data using the UDAS device. To use Visual Designer or the Visual Designer Evaluation Version with an UDAS unit, the Visual Designer UDAS Support Library must be installed on the [...]

2-1 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Configuration and Configuration and Installation Installation 2.1 2.1 Introduction Introduction This chapter contains instructions on the configuration and installation of the UDAS unit. 2.2 2.2 Power-on Default Digital I/O Configuration Power-on Default Digital I/O Configuration In some situations, it is important to have t[...]

Configuration and Installation 2-2 Setting the Configuration Setting the Configuration Switches 1-8 set the initial levels of the port’s channels 0-7 if the port is set for output operation. A switch set to the On position sets the corresponding port’s output channel to a high level (TTL +5V) on power-up. FIGURE 2.1 UDAS Switch S1 0 0 0 0 0 0 H[...]

2-3 If you plan to use any of the digital I/O ports for output control in your application(s), note the following Caution statement: Locate switch S1 shown in FIGURE 2.1, UDAS Switch S1 in the lower left-hand corner of the board. 1. Set the direction for Port 1. The default setting is input ( Off ). To designate Port 1 as an output port: set switch[...]

Configuration and Installation 2-4 Channels connected to a thermocouple must be connected to bias resistors for proper operation. Use jumpers JP2 and JP3 . To select the jumpers for each channel that you plan to use for thermocouples, use TABLE 2.1, CJC Jumper Positions shown below. TABLE 2.1 CJC Jumper Positions Note: When monitoring thermocouples[...]

2-5 2.3 2.3 Connecting the UDAS Unit Connecting the UDAS Unit Making the Initial Connection Making the Initial Connection 1. With the computer powered up, connect the USB cable to the computer or hub. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the UDAS unit. 3. Verify the red PWR LED located on the face plate of the UDAS unit illuminates. 4. The [...]

3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Checking the System Checking the System 3.1 3.1 Introduction Introduction This chapter contains instructions for installing and using the UDAS SYSCHECK software. The software contains diagnostic features that verify the UDAS unit is functioning. SYSCHECK is only an interface to the UDAS unit(s). The way that you interface in[...]

Checking the System 3-2 3.2 3.2 Installing and Running UDAS SYSCHECK Installing and Running UDAS SYSCHECK UDAS SYSCHECK provides an easy-to-use graphical interface for using and displaying the I/O capabilities of the UDAS unit. System Requirements System Requirements • UDAS SYSCHECK 1.0 only runs on Windows 98. • The installation requires appro[...]

3-3 3.3.1 Unit Info The Unit Info dialog displays the number of UDAS units detected and has a drop down list containing the serial number for each UDAS unit detected by SYSCHECK. FIGURE 3.1 Unit Info dialog If there is only one UDAS unit, the message shown beneath the drop down list displays the unit type and self-test results. When the self-test r[...]

Checking the System 3-4 3.3.2 System Check When the System Check tab is selected, a dialog containing buttons used to execute a variety of system test programs appears as shown in FIGURE 3.2, UDAS SYSCHECK System Check dialog . FIGURE 3.2 UDAS SYSCHECK System Check dialog The System Check tabbed dialog displays four major sub-functions possible on [...]

3-5 3.3.2.1 3.3.2.1 Analog Input Test Analog Input Test Click the Analog In button to access a new window specific to analog input. The UDAS SYSCHECK ANALOG INPUT dialog shown in FIGURE 3.3, UDAS SYSCHECK Analog Input Test of a UDAS unit appears. The analog input test performs software-based reading of the first 8 analog input channels on UDAS unit[...]

Checking the System 3-6 3.3.2.2 3.3.2.2 Analog Output Test Analog Output Test The analog output test controls the voltage on the analog output channels of the UDAS unit. In the UDAS SYSCHECK Test Category Selection Window, click the Analog Out button and the UDAS SYSCHECK ANALOG OUTPUT dialog shown in FIGURE 3.4, UDAS SYSCHECK Analog Output Test of[...]

3-7 3.3.2.3 3.3.2.3 Counter Test Counter Test The counter test monitors TTL transitions that are connected to the counter input of the UDAS unit. Depending on the mode that you select, the TTL level of the gate pin may effect the readings. For all of the modes except Measure frequency , data is automatically read and displayed four times per second[...]

Checking the System 3-8 For the Count when gate is high and the Count when gate is low modes, the TTL level of the gate enables or disables counting, depending on the mode that you set. If there is no input connected to the gate input, use the Count when the gate is in high mode. For the modes Measure input high period , Measure input low period , [...]

3-9 Select the desired Gate Time. The data displays shown at the lower portion of the dialog provide the status and the frequency in hertz. FIGURE 3.7 UDAS SYSCHECK Counter Test: Measure Frequency Mode The gate time is the amount of time that UDAS uses to count TTL transitions. This time base allows frequency to be calculated by the software. Longe[...]

Checking the System 3-10 Digital I/O Test Digital I/O Test The Digital Input/Output test enables you to read data from, or write data to, either 8-bit Digital I/O port on a UDAS unit. FIGURE 3.8, UDAS SYSCHECK Digital I/O Test shows an example test of the UDAS unit that has two 8-bit digital I/O ports. FIGURE 3.8 UDAS SYSCHECK Digital I/O Test Use [...]

3-11 3.3.3 Paced Analog Input The Paced Analog Input dialog enables you to configure a hardware-paced analog input process. Select the number of channels to include in the data run, select the gain, and select the single- ended/differential from drop-down lists in each field. See FIGURE 3.9, UDAS SYSCHECK Paced Analog Input Window . FIGURE 3.9 UDAS[...]

Checking the System 3-12 Clicking the High-Speed Run button (shown in FIGURE 3.9, UDAS SYSCHECK Paced Analog Input Window ) configures and starts the process. This launches a full screen window that displays the results of the run. FIGURE 3.10 High-Speed Aquisition Sample The time base is displayed on the x-axis and the voltages are displayed on th[...]

3-13 3.4 3.4 Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips 3.4.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you are unable to successfully communicate with the UDAS unit, this section contains troubleshooting hints which may help identify the problem. Verify that all of the proper connections have been made between the computer, UDAS unit(s), and the equipment being mon[...]

Checking the System 3-14 UDAS Drivers UDAS Drivers Verify the UDAS system driver is properly installed by following the instructions for the USB Port (above). Click on the plus sign (+) located next to the Universal serial bus controller . When the directory opens, double-click III Taos USB Data Acquisition System . A pop-up window appears displayi[...]

3-15 • Check the wiring and cables for shorts or damage. If errors still persist after repeatedly checking the unit, check the technical support links on Intelligent Instrumentation’s web site http://www.instrument.com for the most current support information and contact addresses. Note: For units with USB cables connected directly to the compu[...]

A-1 Appendix A Appendix A Specifications Specifications A.1 A.1 UDAS-1001E Series Hardware Specifications UDAS-1001E Series Hardware Specifications All specifications are typical at 25ºC unless otherwise noted. Note: When powered from an external source, the on-board power supply circuit can supply up to 200mA at 5V DC to termination panels throug[...]

Specifications A-2 Noise Input grounded at connector (RMS) Gain <=10 1.0 LSB Gain = 100 1.2 DC Accuracy No missing codes, guaranteed Linearity Error ±0.024%FS (± 1LSB) Throughput 100 k Samples/second Analog Trigger (with AO option) Range ±10 V Hysterisis 28 mV Resolution 4.88 mV nominal Slope Pos/Neg Analog Outputs (Optional) Number of Channe[...]

A- 3 Resolution 32-Bit Number of Channels 1 Max Input frequency TTL-level input 2 MHz TimeBase Generator Type Crystal-based Rate Generator (24-Bit) Number 2 (1 analog input, 1 analog output) Resolution 125 ns Output Frequency Range 0.5 Hz to 1 Mhz Output Levels TTL-compatible Bus Interface Type USB Power Voltage Range USB or External +5 V Current A[...]

Specifications A-4 A.2 A.2 UDAS-1001E-3, UDAS-1001E-4 Dimensions UDAS-1001E-3, UDAS-1001E-4 Dimensions UDAS units are housed in standard metal enclosures made of a rugged extruded aluminum base (connected to chassis ground) with a vinyl-clad steel cover. Interior tracks on side rails hold the circuit board securely in place. This page provides the [...]

A- 5 FIGURE A.3 Dimensions of the UDAS unit (Bottom view) 4-40 FH SCREW 1.295 .525 4.700 4 PL 4.700[...]

Specifications A-6 The dimensions of the UDAS PC board are shown below in FIGURE A.4 Dimensional Drawing of the UDAS series PCB . FIGURE A.4 Dimensional Drawing of the UDAS series PCB 4.70 0.21 1.16 4.70 7.02 MAXIMUM COMPONENT HEIGHT 0.60 0.15 6-32 HEX STANDOFF TYP, 4 PL 5.305[...]

A- 7 A.3 A.3 UDAS I/O Connectors UDAS I/O Connectors Signal Name Pin Single Ended Input Function Differential Input Function AI0 1 Analog Input Channel 0 Analog Input Channel 0+ AI1 5 Analog Input Channel 1 Analog Input Channel 1+ AI2 7 Analog Input Channel 2 Analog Input Channel 2+ AI3 11 Analog Input Channel 3 Analog Input Channel 3+ AI4 13 Analo[...]

Specifications A-8 AO 0 21 Analog Output Channel 0 ** AO 1 21 Digital I/O bit ** Digital Port 0 bit 0 27 Digital I/O bit ** Digital Port 0 bit 1 28 Digital I/O bit ** Digital Port 0 bit 2 29 Digital I/O bit ** Digital Port 0 bit 3 30 Digital I/O bit ** Digital Port 0 bit 4 31 Digital I/O bit ** Digital Port 0 bit 5 32 Digital I/O bit ** Digital Por[...]

A- 9 External Input 47 External Trigger or Pacer input ** Digital Ground 49 Ground ** Digital Ground 50 Ground ** Unused 12 ** Unused 45 ** Signal Name Pin Single Ended Input Function Differential Input Function TABLE A.2 UDAS I/O Connectors (Continued)[...]

B-1 Appendix B Appendix B Accessories Accessories This appendix includes information on the termination and mounting accessories that are available separately from Intelligent Instrumentation for the UDAS unit. TABLE B.1, Accessories for the UDAS-1001E Series provides the model numbers for the UDAS units, the cables, and the power adpaters. UDAS Mo[...]

Accessories B-2 B.1 B.1 UDAS Termination Panels UDAS Termination Panels The Termination Panel plugs directly into the I/O connectors of the UDAS unit, providing 32 channels of digital I/O through four screw-type terminal strips. Stand-off nuts on the UDAS unit secure the termination panel in place. B.1.1 B.1.1 PCI-20429T-1 Multifunction PCI-20429T-[...]

B- 3 FIGURE B.2, PCI-20429T-1 Multifunction Termination Panel shows the signals assigned to each terminal block on this panel. FIGURE B.2 PCI-20429T-1 Multifunction Termination Panel PORT 0 PORT 1 AGND AGND AGND AGND AGND AO0 AO1 AI0 AI1 AI2 AI3 AI4 AI5 AI6 AI7 AI8 AI9 AI10 AI11 AI12 AI13 AI14 AI15 AGND DGND DGND DGND AIRG EXTIN DI0 DI1 DI2 DI3 DI4[...]

Accessories B-4 B.1.2 B.1.2 UDAS Termination and Signal Conditioning Options UDAS Termination and Signal Conditioning Options FIGURE B.3, UDAS-1001E Termination Options uses the various UDAS-compatible termination panels currently available from Intelligent Instrumentation. Also reference FIGURE B.4, UDAS- 1001E Termination Options (continued) . Th[...]

B- 5 FIGURE B.4 UDAS-1001E Termination Options (continued) PCI - 20324T - 1 Opto - Isolated Digital I/O Panel 8 Channels for use with 1100 Series PCI - 20326T - 1 Opto - Isolated Digital I/O Expander Panel 8 Extra Channels for use with 1100 Series Relay Output Panel PCI - 20355T - 1 16 Outputs PCI - 20361T - 1 Opto - Isolated Digital Input Panel 16[...]

Accessories B-6 FIGURE B.5 Diagram of the PCI-20430A-1’s connectors and cables P2 P3 + 5 Volts Port 0: Bit 0 or Counter In Digital Ground Port 1: Bit 0 No Connection Digital Ground Analog Input Rate Generator Out No Connection External Input P4 + 5 Volts Digital Ground No Connection Digital Ground No Connection No Connection Analog In Single-Ende[...]

B- 7 B.1.3 B.1.3 Isolator Blocks Isolator Blocks PCI-1100 Series Digital Opto-Isolator Blocks PCI-1100 Series Digital Opto-Isolator Blocks The PCI-1100 Series are digital, optically isolated, signal conditioning blocks. A separate opto- block is used for each channel, allowing complete I/O flexibility. The twelve different opto-blocks are divided i[...]

C-1 Appendix C Appendix C Analog Input and Output Analog Input and Output Calibration Procedures Calibration Procedures C.1 C.1 UDAS Analog Input Circuit Calibration UDAS Analog Input Circuit Calibration Procedures Procedures The analog input section of each UDAS unit is calibrated at the factory prior to shipment. If your application requires peri[...]

Analog Input and Output Calibration Procedures C-2 4. Connect the UDAS to the host computer and allow at least a 15 minute warm-up period before performing the adjustments. FIGURE C.1 Locations of Potentiometers for Adjusting Analog Circuits on page C-2 shows the locations of the potentiometers used to adjust the analog circuits on a UDAS unit. FIG[...]

C-3 C.1.2 C.1.2 Analog Input Calibration Procedure Analog Input Calibration Procedure Calibrating the analog input section requires adjusting the input offset voltage, the ± 10V range, ± 5V range, and the 0 to 10V range. The procedures are listed separately, but should be performed during a single calibration session. Adjust Input Offset Voltage [...]

Analog Input and Output Calibration Procedures C-4 . 7. Set the calibrated input to 9.5068 V. 8. Adjust Pot R46 for 9.5068 V. 9. Repeat the procedure and verify the adjustments are correct. 10. Set the precision voltage source to -9.95117 V and check for a reading of -9.95117. Adjust Offset and Gain for ± 5Volt Input Range Adjust Offset and Gain f[...]

C-5 9. Repeat the procedure and verify the adjustments are correct. Adjust Offset and Gain for 0 to 10 Volt Range Adjust Offset and Gain for 0 to 10 Volt Range 1. Verify the termination panel is attached to the 50-pin connector of a UDAS unit. Begin with step 2 if the unit has built-in termination. 2. Attach a voltage calibrator to channel 0 with a[...]

Analog Input and Output Calibration Procedures C-6 C.2 C.2 UDAS Analog Output Circuit Calibration UDAS Analog Output Circuit Calibration Procedure Procedure This section applies to models UDAS-1001E-2 , UDAS-1001E-2G , and UDAS-1001E-4 that are equipped with the analog output feature. The analog output channels on the UDAS unit are calibrated at th[...]

C-7 Analog Output Channel 0 Offset and Gain Analog Output Channel 0 Offset and Gain 1. Verify the termination panel is attached to a 50-pin connector of a UDAS unit. Begin with step 2 if the unit has built-in termination. 2. Attach a multimeter to analog output channel 0. 3. Use SYSCHECK or other software to set analog output channel 0 to -10.000 V[...]

Index-1 A analog input 1-3, 1-4 paced 3-11 test 3-5 analog output 1-3, 1-8 test 3-6 auto zero mode 1-8 B bias resistors 2-4 block diagram, UDAS system 1-2 C cable pinout B-6 calibration analog input procedure C-3 equipment C-1 CJC circuit 1-9 enabling 2-3 clock generator clock rate 3-11 configuration setting for switches 2-2 counter 1-4 event 1-9 t[...]

Index Index-2 L LabView 5.0 support library 1-3 library LabVIEW Support 1-3 U-Link software for Windows 98 1-3 Visual Designer Support 1-3 library, software support 1-2 load limitations 1-11 low-level drivers, verifying 3-13 N number of channels 3-11 P paced analog input 3-11 pacer rate 3-11 port settings 2-3 power 1-11 LED 3-14 supply, external 1-[...]

Index-3 initial connection 2-5 models 1-1 serial number 3-3 UDAS-1001E-1 1-1 UDAS-1001E-1G 1-1 UDAS-1001E-2 1-1 UDAS-1001E-2G 1-1 UDAS-1001E-3 1-1 UDAS-1001E-4 1-1 U-Link software libraries for Windows 98 1-3 unit info, serial number 3-3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1-1 USB cable connections 2-5 V verifying USB port 3-13 Visual Designer application g[...]