USER`S MANUAL - Measurement Computing
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1. General Information Introduction l 1 Front Panel l 1 Rear Panel l 1 Synchronization 1 3 Stacking Plate and Handle Options 1 4 Chapter 2 Block Diagram Chapter 3 Analog Input Chapter 4 Counter Input Counter Settings 4 Encoder Settings 4 2 Chapter 5 CE Compliance and Noise Considerations Overview 5 CE Standards and Directives 5 1 Safety Conditions 5 2 Emissions Immunity Conditions 5 3 CE Rules of Thumb for 6220 5 3 Noise Considerations 5 4 Chapter 6 Software lOtech Encore Chapter 7 Product Care and Customer Support Electrostatic Discharge ESD Handling Notice 7 1 Product Care 7 1 The ReadMe File and the Install CD ROM 7 2 Customer Support 7 2 Chapter 8 Specifications lOtech 6220 l For information regarding digital refer to the Digital I O section of the Specifications chapter 6220 User s Manual lOtech 6220 Quick Start 12 Channel 16 Bit 10V Ethernet High speed Voltage Input Module Requires a version of Windows Before you get started verify that you have the following items and meet or exceed the minimum requirements listed IOtech 6220 TR 60U Power Supply and Cable Ethernet Crossover Cable IOtech Encore Installation CD PC Minimum Requirements CPU Intel Pentium 4 3 0 GHz or equivalent RAM 1 GB Monitor 1024 by 768 screen resolution PC Rec2. Power A POWEF CONSUNAPI LON karye yon bon dosjos awa possib kaa desas mal ki 5 5 W typ 6 W max t a POW Cie AE F pa ati oka an ob a ob essen ae eae Barrel type 5 5 mm O D 2 1 mm I D Physical Characteristics ANE TO LAOS ee e kn ka oke pose ASA 1 36 Kg 3 Ib MEMS NASION Sin on kk a a a e e ta ee utara ete ve N 276 9 mm W x 169 8 mm D x 30 5 mm H 10 9 W x 6 685 D x 1 2 H Environmental The 6220 is intended for indoor use only but may be used outdoors if installed in a suitable enclosure OPeratimes TEM PECACUT atab vo a okt iad 40 to 50 C Storage temperature ena iben ane ok daki eks pw N EE so 40 to 75 C INGTESS PROL C MON ol aa te a n ao a kon ne ae assi t s IP 40 OPERATING MUNA CHAY kaz kr ak k k sinon at a tn as ek kk aw ata 10 to 90 RH noncondensing Sorda PAV ot bi n k n ao ak eka b p m Be a abi pw ab 5 to 95 RH noncondensing Maximam alid t ka at kk kan kk a al a kk lk si a kn k 2 000 m 6562 ft PON UNION DE SCC an w pote pose le jo vast nt kaa pa Cee exes 2 Calibration Calibration interval ccccssessssssseeeceeceeeeceeeaeeeessseeeeeeeeeess year Contact Measurement Computing for information regarding calibration service Note The above calibration information pertains to hardware calibration not to be confused with user or software calibration When performing a user calibration via Encore or other software keep in mind that sample rate affects both gain and offset o
3. Tips provide advice that may save time during a procedure or help to clarify an issue Tips may include additional reference Specifications and Calibration Specifications are subject to change without notice Significant changes will be addressed in an addendum or revision to the manual As applicable the hardware is calibrated to published specifications Periodic hardware calibration is not covered under the warranty and must be performed by qualified personnel as specified in this manual Improper calibration procedures may void the warranty Note Using this equipment in ways other than described in this manual can cause personal injury or equipment damage Before setting up and using your equipment you should read all documentation that covers your system Pay special attention to Warnings and Cautions During software installation Adobe PDF versions of user manuals will automatically install onto your hard drive as a part of product support The default location 1s in the Programs group which can be accessed from the Windows Desktop Initial navigation is as follows Start on Desktop gt All Programs gt IOtech Refer to the PDF documentation for information regarding hardware and software For detailed information regarding Encore software refer to the Help information that can be accessed directly from IOtech s Encore application following its installation Table of Contents Quick Start Chapter 1
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5. e Review the most recent Declaration of Conformity e Ensure all system components are properly grounded 5 2 CE Compliance 8 Noise Considerations 6220 User s Manual Noise Considerations 6220 User s Manual Controlling electrical noise 1s imperative because it can present problems even with the best measurement equipment Most laboratory and industrial environments suffer from multiple sources of electrical noise For example AC power lines heavy equipment particularly if turned on and off frequently local radio stations and electronic equipment can create noise in a multitude of frequency ranges Local radio stations are a source of high frequency noise while computers and other electronic equipment can create noise in all frequency ranges Creating a completely noise free environment for test and measurement is seldom practical Fortunately simple techniques such as using shielded twisted pair wires filtering and differential voltage measurement are available for controlling the noise in our measurements Some techniques prevent noise from entering the system other techniques remove noise from the signal While many techniques for controlling noise in signals provide a means of removing the noise that is already present the preferred solution is to prevent the occurrence of noise in the signal in the first place The following practices some of which are required for CE compliance should be employed to minimize noise
6. Built in analysis including FFT We recommend that you watch the Encore Quick Start Video Tutorial prior to using Encore After watching the video you should be able to set up and run an application You can use Encore s Comprehensive Help to view details about various aspects of the application Comprehensive Help includes a search function allowing you to quickly look up the subject of interest Once you have installed Encore you can navigate from the host PC s Windows Desktop to access the Comprehensive Help and several other items as indicated in the table below Start All Programs gt gt lOtech gt gt Encore gt gt Comprehensive Help chm Encore software application Getting Started with Encore pdf Quick Start Video Tutorial wmv Readme Atml Start gt gt All Programs lOtech 6000 Series gt gt All 6000 Series user s manuals Should you have questions or need support you can contact Measurement Computing through one of the means provided on the front cover of this manual 6000 Series Software 6 1 Product Care and Customer Support 7 Electrostatic Discharge ESD Handling Notice 7 1 Product Care 7 1 The ReadMe File and the Install CD ROM 7 2 Customer Support 7 2 Electrostatic Discharge ESD Handling Notice The discharge of static electricity can damage some electronic components Semiconductor devices are especially susceptible to ESD damage You should always handle component
7. connections review the Specifications chapter of your 6220 user s manual to ensure that the input signals do not exceed the specified limits After you have installed Encore you can access the pdf manual by navigating from the host PC s Windows Start Menu as follows location shown is the default Start gt gt All Programs gt gt IOtech gt gt 6000 Series 6220 User Manual Reference Note The Encore software application includes Context sensitive Help Comprehensive Help a Quick Start Video Tutorial and a Getting Started pdi Measurement Computing 10 Commerce Way Norton MA 02766 Phone 508 946 5100 Fax 508 946 9500 E mail infoQmccdaq com Internet www mccdag com 325132C 01 Printed in Hungary General Information 1 Introduction 1 1 Front Panel 1 1 Rear Panel 1 1 Synchronization 1 3 Stacking Plate and Handle Options 1 4 Introduction The 6220 is a twelve channel 16 bit resolution voltage measurement device that connects to a host PC s Ethernet port and can be synchronized with other 6000 series devices Signal input can be grounded or floating and is made via front panel BNC connectors Each of the twelve channels has its own internal circuitry that keeps the voltage source within the common mode range For more information about the common mode voltage range refer to the Specifications chapter The hardware provides the signal conditioning and acquisition engine and
8. is permitted e Ensure that isolation voltage ratings do not exceed documented voltage limits for power and signal inputs All wire insulation and terminal blocks in the system must be rated for the isolation voltage in use Voltages above 30 Vrms or 60 VDC must not be applied if any condensation has formed on the device e Current and power use must not exceed specifications Do not defeat fuses or other over current protection Emissions Immunity Conditions The specific immunity conditions for CE compliance vary by product General immunity conditions include the following e Cables must be shielded braid type with metal shelled connectors Input terminal connections are to be made with shielded wire The shield should be connected to the chassis ground with the hardware provided e The host computer must be properly grounded e In low level analog applications some inaccuracy is to be expected when I O leads are exposed to RF fields or transients as noted on the Declaration of Conformity if applicable to the device CE Rules of Thumb The device is CE Compliant at the time it leaves the factory and should remain in compliance as long as the conditions stated on the Declaration of Conformity continue to be met A few general rules of thumb e Use short cables e When assembling or disassembling components take ESD precautions including the use of grounded wrist straps e Ensure that the host computer is CE Compliant
9. reboot the PC and skip to Step 3 otherwise proceed to Step 2 Install Encore Software Step 2 Install Encore Software 1 Close all running applications on the host PC 2 Insert the Encore CD into your CD ROM drive and wait for the CD to auto run An Opening Screen will appear If AutoRun is disabled a right click Windows Start menu b select Explore c navigate to the CD ROM drive and d double click Autorun exe 3 Follow the screen prompts Rev 1 2 325132C 01 Step 3 Use Encore to Configure the 6220 Se oe a Run the Encore software application Start All Programs gt gt IOtech gt gt Encore In Encore s main toolbar click the Hardware Configuration button The Hardware Configuration window will open Select your device from the Detected Devices panel Click the top arrow button to set your device as a Project Device In Encore s Hardware Configuration window look in the Device Information panel to verify that your 6220 has an IP Address Note the following points regarding common connection scenarios Both points assume that you have not changed the 6220 from its default setting of Obtain an IP Address Automatically o Direct Connect When a 6000 Series device is connected directly via crossover cable or hub switch to a host PC with no fixed IP Address you will need to reboot the PC and the device to allow a default IP Address to be set This setting of an IP Address is automatic No other action is nee
10. the software defines the specific configuration and analysis aspects of the system Front Panel The front panel is populated with twelve BNC connectors for voltage signal input The center pin is positive analog input The outer shell is negative analog input Additional information is included in chapters 3 and 8 Rear Panel ETHERNET DIGITAL VO The following items reside on the rear panel from left to right 1 cable tie mount Ethernet jack DB9 Digital I O port 2 cable tie mount 6 32 chassis ground screw four status LEDs two synchronization jacks a power input jack and a power switch A description of each follows CABLE TIE MOUNTS Two cable tie mounts are present to provide for strain relief of cables ETHERNET The 10 100BaseT Ethernet port can connect to the Ethernet port of the host PC or to an Ethernet network The Ethernet connector has two built in LEDs that indicate traffic flow on the network Refer to Accessories in the Specifications chapter for Ethernet cables available from Measurement Computing When connecting the unit directly to a PC i e when not connecting to a network hub you will need to use an Ethernet crossover cable Ethernet cable length must be lt 3 m 9 8 ft in order for the system to be CE Compliant 6220 User s Manual General Information 1 1 DIGITAL I O Eight digital I O lines are accessible via a 9 pin female DSub connector Additional information is included
11. 000 Series device is capable of being designated as a Master Unit Slave Unit or Terminating Slave Unit The assignment is made in Encore Refer to the following section Synchronization for details Refer to Accessories in the Specifications chapter for SYNC cables available from Measurement Computing Up to nine units can be synchronized The total combined length of the SYNC cables is not to exceed 2 438m 8 ft POWER INPUT 19 VDC to 30 VDC through a connector on the chassis Power is typically supplied to the device via a TR 60U 24VDC universal power supply POWER SWITCH A switch with a 0 label for Power Off and a for Power On 1 2 General Information User s Manual Synchronization To synchronize from two to nine 6000 Series devices link them together with synchronization cables as indicated in the example figure Note that the first device relative to the circuit will be the Master The last device connected will be the Terminating Slave Thus the synchronized devices must proceed sequentially from the Master to Terminating Slave as indicated in the figures Note that channel to channel phase relationships in a multi device configuration are not necessarily fixed See notes below MASTER SLAVE SLAVE TERMINATING SLAVE After physically linking the devices via the sync cables they must still be configured as a Synchronized Device Group in the Encore software To do this use the Syn
12. 6220 Requires a version of Windows Windows 7 32 or 64 bit Windows Vista 32 or 64 bit Windows XP SP2 32 bit Windows 2000 SP4 12 Channel e 16 Bit e 10 V e Ethernet High speed Voltage Input Module 372737C 01 Rev 1 2 USER S MANUAL Measurement Computing 10 Commerce Way Norton MA 02766 508 946 5100 Fax 508 946 9500 info mccdag com www mccdaq com Warranty Information Contact Measurement Computing by phone fax or e mail in regard to warranty related issues Phone 508 946 5100 fax 508 946 9500 e mail info mccdaq com Limitation of Liability Measurement Computing cannot be held liable for any damages resulting from the use or misuse of this product Copyright Trademark and Licensing Notice All Measurement Computing documentation software and hardware are copyright with all rights reserved No part of this product may be copied reproduced or transmitted by any mechanical photographic electronic or other method without Measurement Computing s prior written consent IOtech product names are trademarked other product names as applicable are trademarks of their respective holders All supplied IOtech software including miscellaneous support files drivers and sample programs may only be used on one installation You may make archival backup copies CE Notice Warnings Many Measurement Computing products carry the CE marker indicating they comply with the safety an
13. ARNING symbol is used in documentation and or on hardware to warn of possible injury or death from electrical shock under noted conditions This WARNING CAUTION symbol is used to warn of possible personal injury or equipment damage under noted conditions This CAUTION symbol warns of possible equipment damage due to electrostatic discharge The discharge of static electricity can damage some electronic components Semiconductor devices are especially susceptible to ESD damage You should always handle components carefully and you should never touch connector pins or circuit components unless you are following ESD guidelines in an appropriate ESD controlled area Such guidelines include the use of properly grounded mats and wrist straps ESD bags and cartons and related procedures N Unless otherwise stated our data acquisition products contain no user serviceable parts Only qualified personnel are to provide service to the devices 6220 User s Manual CE Compliance amp Noise Considerations 5 1 The specific safety conditions for CE compliance vary by product but general safety conditions include the following bulleted items e The operator must observe all safety cautions and operating conditions specified in the documentation for all hardware used e The host computer and all connected equipment must be CE compliant e All power must be off to the device and externally connected equipment before internal access to the device
14. H 6 The circuit layout is the same as the one 5 represented by the above block 5 Digital I O D H7 O CH 8 ey 5 a SYNC Ports O a O 5 CH 9 ey Chassis 6 32 a sp Oo CH 10 ey The circuit layout is the same as the one ka lt x represented by the first block S 6220 Block Diagram 6220 User s Manual Block Diagram 2 1 Analog Input 3 For each channel the 6220 includes a BNC with positive center pin and negative shell overvoltage protection an amplifier an isolated analog to digital converter ADC and a resistor The resistor prevents the input voltage from drifting outside the common mode range e oe eee eee em em ee em an mn mm nr em nm nr a n a a an n an n an e a n n n a nnn nner es I I i I Overvoltage K i Protection N i ay e 7 isolated P I gip 5 i A Overvoltage X i fo 4 Protection L rA gt i i i I i I i I i I I Al N ADC gt Instrumentation Al 7 10050 Amplifier Analog Input Circuit for 1 Channel As indicated in the figure each channel is independently protected from overvoltage The specifications chapter includes information about overvoltage protection The channels share common ground as follows e Channels 1 2 3 4 share a common ground e Channels 5 6 7 8 share a common ground e Channels 9 10 11 12 share a common ground The incoming analog signal on each channel is buffered and conditioned by th
15. N DIN W L bse A a ES 2LSB max ONI PE pt ate a op A e eat e reta loan 6LSB max Refer to the synchronization section of chapter 1 for information regarding multiple devices 6220 User s Manual Specifications 8 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice Digital O 8 Digital I O programmable as a single port or as individual lines Channels Inputs pulled low DB 9 female figure Power up mode Connector Programmable Input Scanning Modes Asynchronous Synchronous Input Levels Input pull down resistor Output voltage range may be externally pulled up to 5 6 V without damage JUD UU Te SINGE aee Output Levels see 6000 Series Digital Output graph below Sampling Output timing 5 6 7 GND Digital I O a Pin 8 hannatling esignations Numbers 0 1 2 3 4 DB9 As viewed from the rear panel Under program control at any time relative to analog scanning Data captured synchronously with the analog channels Oto 0 8 V 2 0 V to 5 0 V 0 6 V to 5 6 V max 40 Q 1 MHz max continuous Outputs are always written asynchronously 6000 Series Digital Output Logical 1 a ent att et Ok OR SE ET AS OSS Sw Op SEY 9 08S A ET n OP A Se OR AE SREY OP OCR SEN ee wt OR re kf a pp n m a m pp a m n n pm n a a m n m Output sinking current 3 v ap be gt 2 l we Bebe Oe ue wee bee Ge Output sourcing current 1 0 e Logica
16. ation that does not appear in other documentation During installation you should review the ReadMe file when prompted to by the program The Install CD ROM includes e Windows drivers e Encore interactive measurement software e User documentation in Adobe PDF format Customer Support If you need to report problems or request product support Note Please do not return any equipment to the factory unless it has an RMA number Return Merchandise Authorization number RMA numbers are issued by the factory To report problems or request support contact our Application Engineering department Contact information follows shortly When you contact us please have the following information available as applicable e Hardware model numbers and software version numbers e Operating system type of computer and device information in the Windows control panel such as interrupts and address settings for our hardware and others e Results of any tests e Hardware setup and software configuration e Information on input signals including voltage ranges signal impedance ranges noise content and common mode voltages e The name of a contact person from your company who can discuss the problems encountered e Instructions for return shipping e All troubleshooting notes and comments on tests performed and all problem related conditions Note Before calling for assistance take a few minutes to read all parts of the manual that ma
17. bear the CE mark and include a Declaration of Conformity stating the particular specifications and conditions that apply The test records and supporting documentation that validate the compliance are kept on file at the factory The standards are published in the Official Journal of European Union under direction of CENELEC European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization The specific standards relevant to data acquisition equipment are listed on the product s Declaration of Conformity This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European directives as amended for CE markings in accordance with the product family standard for e electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use e immunity requirements for equipment used in controlled EM environments Refer to this product s Declaration of Conformity DoC for any additional regulatory compliance information You can view our Declarations of Conformity at www mccdag com legal aspx CE Information page Safety Conditions Users must comply with all relevant safety conditions as stated in the user s manual and in the pertinent Declarations of Conformity Both the documentation and the associated hardware make use of the following Warning and Caution symbols If you see any of these symbols on a product or in a document carefully read the related information and be alert to the possibility of personal injury and or equipment damage This W
18. chronize Devices page of Encore s Hardware Setup tab Each Synchronized Group consists of one Master Device and at least one Slave Device By default the first 6000 Series device added to the Synchronization Group will be the Master and the last device added to the group will be the Terminating Slave Encore s Synchronized Device Group Configuration panel includes a pull down list which allows you to select the device that you want to have function as Master and the one you want to function as Terminating Slave should this be different than the default settings Encore will display a Synchronization Error icon 1f it detects that a necessary synch cable is missing or not properly connected to exceed 2 438m 8 ft SYNC PULSE ENABLED IN MASTER ONLY p sync PULSE MASTER rv GND SYNC CABLES gt A TERMINATING SLAVE GND TR TERMINATION RESISTOR TR ENABLED IN TERMINATING SLAVE ONLY Up to nine units can be synchronized The total combined length of the SYNC cables is not Unplug sync cables from devices that are not intended to be part of a Synchronized Device Group Leaving a sync cable connected to an independent device can lead to errors Leaving an un terminated sync cable on a synchronized device can lead to errors The sampled data phase relationship among channels between multiple devices is dependent on the Channel Sync Skew specification for each device When u
19. d emissions standards of the European Community When applicable these products have a Declaration of Conformity stating which specifications and operating conditions apply You can view the Declarations of Conformity at www mccdaq com legal aspx CE Information page Cautions Notes and Tips Refer all service to qualified personnel This caution symbol warns of possible personal injury or equipment damage under noted conditions Follow all safety standards of professional practice and the recommendations in this manual Using this equipment in ways other than described in this manual can present serious safety hazards or cause equipment damage This warning symbol is used in this manual or on the equipment to warn of possible injury or death from electrical shock under noted conditions This ESD caution symbol urges proper handling of equipment or components sensitive to damage from electrostatic discharge Proper handling guidelines include the use of grounded anti static mats and wrist straps ESD protective bags and cartons and related procedures This symbol indicates the message is important but is not of a Warning or Caution category These notes can be of great benefit to the user and should be read In this manual the book symbol always precedes the words Reference Note This type of note identifies the location of additional information that may prove helpful References may be made to other chapters or other documentation
20. ded See note o Network Connect Common scenario using existing network with DHCP server A 6000 Series device will automatically request and receive an IP Address No user action 1s needed See note Note Encore will provide a message to indicate an IP Address problem if one exists If you receive such a message consult your network administrator and also check Encore s Comprehensive Help file via the Help pull down menu on Encore s main window Look at the topic Connection Scenarios and IP Addresses under Configuring Hardware gt gt Hardware Setup Click the Next button at the bottom of the Hardware Configuration dialog to access the Acquisition Setup tab Configure and enable channels as desired for your application For detailed information refer to Encore s Comprehensive Help file via the Help pull down menu on Encore s main window nge Make sure that each computer and each device on the dedicated network has a unique IP address Step 4 Connect Signal Lines A Turn off power to the system devices and externally connected equipment before connecting cables Electric shock or damage to equipment can result even under low voltage conditions di Take ESD precautions packaging proper handling grounded wrist strap etc The 6220 has 12 voltage analog input channels CH1 through CH12 via front panel BNC connectors and 8 digital I O lines via a rear panel DB9 connector Prior to making signal
21. e Make a solid earth ground connection Using insulated low resistance wire connect the chassis to solid earth ground This practice accomplishes the following a keeps radiated emissions low by keeping the chassis electrically quiet b keeps potential common mode voltages low c improves user safety and d provides a safe path for Electrostatic Discharge energy back to earth ground e Minimize ambient EMI The lower the ambient EMI the better Sources of electromagnetic interference include solenoids motors computer equipment high power distribution wiring etc e Distance cables Route signal cables away from Ethernet lines Mains and other high voltage cables and equipment to minimize signal interference from radiated noise CE Compliance amp Noise Considerations 5 3 Software lOtech Encore 6 Encore is the premier Out of the Box data acquisition software package and is included with each 6000 Series module Encore combines ease of use with advanced functionality including customizable data layouts powerful analysis and reporting capabilities Instead of having a program to log data another to analyze and a third to develop report data Encore includes the functionality of all three into one package thus shortening the learning curve and saving time and cost Features e Easily configure 6000 Series hardware e Data streaming amp playback e Comprehensive report generation e Drag and drop directly into Excel e
22. e instrumentation amplifier and is then sampled by a channel dedicated 16 bit ADC Track and hold amplifiers one for each channel allow you to sample all channels simultaneously 6220 User s Manual Analog Input 3 1 Counter Input 4 The 6220 has four 32 bit counter inputs that accept frequency inputs up to 20 MHz The counter inputs are individually configurable for counter or encoder measurements You activate each input enable logging and configure counter options with Encore Counter Settings Counter Source The source to use for the counter Choices are Internal Clock Timer l Timer 2 Digital Line 0 Digital Line 7 One source can be used in multiple counters Counter Gate The gate to use for the counter Choices are Unused do not gate the counter Internal Clock Timer l Timer 2 Digital Line 0 Digital Line 7 One gate can be used in multiple counters Count Settings The functions or values for the counter source Choices are Clear on Read The counter counts up and is cleared after each read By default the counter counts up and only clears the counter at the start of a new scan command The value of the counter before it is cleared is latched and returned Totalize The counter counts up and is cleared at the start of a new scan Start Count value The value used to start counting The default is zero Stop Count value The value used to stop count
23. f the hardware and therefore any user calibration should be performed at the same sample rate that is intended for measurements 6220 User s Manual Specifications 8 3 Specifications are subject to change without notice Accessories TR 60U 24VDC 0 8 A max universal power supply CA 1 120V IEC AC Mains cable US CA 216 220V IEC Mains Cable EU CA 74 1 RJ12 Shielded Cable 6 Conductor Sync 0 3 m 1 ft 190658A 01 Stacking plate kit includes 2 stacking plates 8 screws 8 32x0 5 in Phillips Flat 82 degree HA 210 5 BK Handle kit Includes 1 molded black plastic handle 2 screws 1 4 20x7 8 in Phillips Pan Head CA 192 7C Ethernet Crossover Cable 2 133 m 7 ft CA 242 Ethernet Patch Cable 0 457 m 1 5 ft CA 242 7 Ethernet Patch Cable 2 133 m 7 ft Cable Notes Up to nine units can be synchronized The total combined length of the SYNC cables is not to exceed 2 438m 8 ft Ethernet cable length must be lt 3 m 9 8 ft in order for the system to be CE Compliant Ethernet crossover cables should only be used for direct network connections In particular attempting to connect a device to a Hub using a crossover cable may prevent that network link from functioning Some modern routers have become an exception by including logic to detect the crossover cable and allow the network link to function 8 4 Specifications 6220 User s Manual
24. in chapter 8 GROUND 6 32 Provides a connection point for Chassis Ground via use of a 6 32 machine screw STATUS LEDS Power ON when the device is connected to a sufficient power source and the power switch is in the l On position Boot During initial power up the Boot light will be On to signal the first stage boot process When this has completed successfully the Boot light will remain Off If an internal error 1s detected during this first stage boot process this light will be blinking Contact Measurement Computing to arrange repair service Active During initial power up the Active light will be Off during the boot process including network configuration The process will complete with a fast Blink and then steady On condition With both the Power and Active lights On the device is in the Ready state After this the Active light will signal communications with a host computer at a slower blink rate Data The Data light will be On any time the device is acquiring channel data that is available to the host PC control software Note After turning on the device it can take up to 2 minutes to reach ready state depending on network settings This can be monitored by the LED sequence Power Light On 2 Boot Light On then Off gt Active Light Off then Blinking then On SYNC Two synchronization ports provide a means of synchronizing units regard to pre trigger data and post trigger scanning Note that each 6
25. ing The default is 65535 Rollover The count rolls over upon reaching the start or stop value Counter Source The direction in which to count Choices are Direction Increment Count up default Decrement Count down Counter Source The count to detect in relation to the signal edge Choices are D Ea l Soon Rising Edge Detects the count when the signal goes from low to high Falling Edge Detects the count when the signal goes from high to low 6220 User s Manual Gounterlnptt 4 1 Encoder Settings Resolution The encoder resolution which 1s the number of full quadrature cycles per full shaft revolution 360 mechanical degrees Choices are X One count per cycle default X2 Two counts per cycle X4 Four counts per cycle Encoder Sources There are three encoder sources A B or Z For each source select one of the digital pins Digital Line 0 Digital Line 7 When set for Encoder measurements the device can count negative values that is when counting down the encoder will continue counting down below 0 This capability is useful when calculating the position of an encoder 4 2 CounterInput 6220 User s Manual CE Compliance 8 Noise Considerations 5 Overview 5 1 Safety Conditions 5 1 Emissions Immunity Conditions 5 2 CE Rules of Thumb 5 2 Noise Considerations 5 3 Overview CE compliant products
26. l 0 1 ko L Se 6 Sit ee CT SSS el ee ee See SI SI II GS GITA See SOS See he Go Se SI Te SIS ST SSS 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6 8 10 Current mA 8 2 Specifications 6220 User s Manual Specifications are subject to change without notice Counter Input CAME Keeper name kt a ata a aa e aka toke or bet ion rere Up to 4 independent ESE SOUL IOTN kn ea pa doute kwa poste does a na be n ka desas os deostaia 32 bit TA DWE AN QUE MOV bl an bobo bato pi be pe ooo bo peri kas 20 MHz maximum Input Charactensucs yi biy so pi ko a ev ko kes kab oo be peso k ve ke 10 k Q pull down Fri CO GOT evel ef n kn se ia st e a n BE a a e av t TTL Miimu PWI SE wides a a 25 ns high 25 ns low Programmable AOU CS poko ee o ee Counter Encoder Encoder T SON UI ON ei kos w wd ak kav kk a di ank ak kk la ak eki e ra x1 default x2 and x4 Encoder SOULCES p z n wi kant po disi le E Apa po nek es A B and Z can be assigned to any digital pin x Counter SOUL CG fi oti of l kat nt sel ante kb tl ver da s t Internal Clock Timer 1 Timer 2 and digital pin x One source can be used in multiple counters Counter mode OPTIONS cceeeeeeeecceceeeeeeceeaeeeesseseeeeeeeeess Totalize Clear on Read Rollover Stop at the Top Increment Decrement Rising Edge Falling Edge Counter Cale OPH N Sonia sise lab da al ad banal Ra pk a rali at ba Unused Internal Clock Timer 1 Timer 2 and Digital pin x One gate can be used in multiple counters
27. ommended CPU Intel Core 2 Duo Family RAM 2 GB Monitor 1024 by 768 screen resolution Windows 7 32 or 64 bit pe Windows Vista 32 or 64 bit Windows XP SP2 32 bit A windows 2000 SP4 An Ethernet crossover cable provided should only be used when connecting a 6000 Series device directly to the PC A standard Ethernet cable should be used when connecting via a hub switch A Gigabit switch is recommended when connecting multiple devices Step 1 Connect the 6220 to the Ethernet and to the Power Supply IMPORTANT You must use a crossover cable if connecting a 6000 Series device directly to a PC Ethernet Port 90 264VAC 6000 Series Device Power Suppy TR 60U Ethernet Crossover Cable In this scenario the 6220 is connected directly to an Ethernet port on a host computer 1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack on the 6220 If connecting directly to the PC as indicated above i e instead of connecting to a network hub you must use an Ethernet crossover cable 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack on the host computer or network hub 3 Connect the power supply cable from the TR 60U Power Supply to the External Power connector on the 6220 4 Connect the TR 60U to a standard AC outlet and set the rear panel Power Switch to l to turn the unit on The 6220 Power LED will light up 5 If Encore software is already installed
28. s carefully and you should never touch connector pins or circuit components unless you are following ESD guidelines in an appropriate ESD controlled area Such guidelines include the use of properly grounded mats and wrist straps ESD bags and cartons and related procedures Product Care IOtech 6000 series devices are essentially maintenance free and require only a minimal amount of care They should be treated much like any other high tech piece of equipment In general e Operate the units in ventilated and relatively dust free environments e Keep the units clear of harsh chemicals and abrasive elements e Avoid exposing the products to extreme heat for example avoid setting the units near boilers and furnaces e Avoid extreme shock and vibration e Avoid subjecting the units to liquids and extremely fine air particulate such as silica dust e Never open the unit The unit should only be opened by qualified service technicians A common sense approach to handling acquisition components will go a long way in protecting them from inadvertent damage Note that you can use lint free rags and Isopropyl Alcohol Rubbing Alcohol to clean the outer surfaces of an IOtech 6000 series device Isopropyl Alcohol Lint Free Rags 6000 Series Product Care and Customer Support 7 1 The Readme File and the Install CD ROM The Install CD ROM includes a ReadMe file The ReadMe may contain late breaking inform
29. s of a plate hole tapers facing out with the top two center holes of the lower 6000 Series device 2 Secure the plate with two 8 32 x 500 in Phillips screws provided Tighten the screws snug but do not over tighten 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second plate on the other side of the 6000 Series device 4 Attach the second 6000 Series device using the remaining four screws 5 Repeat these steps with other stacking plate kits and devices as applicable To mount a handle Attach the handle to a 6000 Series device using the two outer holes on the device and the two 1 4 20 x 7 8 in Phillips Pan Head screws provided Tighten the screws snug but do not over tighten 1 4 General Information User s Manual Block Diagram 2 The 12 analog input channels of the 6220 are set up in three distinct isolated sections Channels through 4 share section 1 common and an isolator channels 5 through 8 share section 2 common and an isolator and channels 9 through 12 share section 3 common and an isolator Power Ha Supply PU 10 100Mb e Ethernet Control Logic Acquisition Controller Isolator Calibration Memory CH 2 e Circuit is identical to channel 1 circuit CHS e Circuit is identical to channel 1 circuit CH 4 e Circuit is identical to channel 1 circuit L San Sam pa C O O E 2 2 g lt 3 3 LEDS Hs O gt 5 ka C
30. tilizing different models in a multi device system any differences in the ADC filter delay Input Delay should be added You can access the Help from within Encore After doing so navigate to the synchronization Reference Note For detailed information refer to the Encore software s Comprehensive Help related topic as follows from the Help s Contents panel Configuring Hardware gt gt Hardware Setup gt gt Synchronizing Devices 6220 User s Manual General Information 1 3 Stacking Plate and Handle Options 6000 Series device chassis are equipped with feet on the lower panel and dimples on the upper panel to allow for quick stacking of units A rigid securing of two or more units together is possible with the use of optional stacking plate kits 190658A 01 Each kit contains two stacking plates and eight screws 8 32 x 500 in Phillips Flat 82 Degree If needed additional kits can be used to stack and secure more devices An optional handle kit HA 210 5 BK is available to provide a convenient way of carrying a single 6000 Series device or a secured stacked set of devices Each handle kit includes one black molded plastic handle and two mounting screws 1 4 20 x 7 8 in Phillips Pan Head 6000 Series Devices Handle Stacking Plate 1 of 2 from kit HA 210 5 BK from kit 190658A 01 To attach two or more 6000 Series devices to each other using stacking plates 1 Align the bottom two hole
31. y be relevant to the problem Also please review the troubleshooting material You can reach Measurement Computing by one of the following means Phone 508 946 5100 Fax 508 946 9500 E mail infoGmccdaq com Internet www mccdaq com Mail Measurement Computing e 10 Commerce Way e Norton MA 02766 All equipment returned to the manufacturer must have an RMA Return Material Authorization number You can obtain an RMA number from our Application Engineering department When returning the equipment use the original shipping container or equivalent to prevent damage Put the RMA number on your shipping label to ensure that your shipment will be handled properly After receiving your equipment we will fax a confirmation form that summarizes the charges if applicable and expected return date Encore includes a Comprehensive Help chm a Getting Started with Encore manual pdf and a Quick Start Video Tutorial wmv 7 2 Product Care and Customer Support 6000 Series Specifications 6220 8 The following specifications are typical for the temperature range 40 to 50 C unless otherwise noted Input Characteristics Number of analog channels eeeteeeeeeeeoooooeeeeesassseseeeoose 12 ADC TESOIMMMOU l kon an ba e n on abo aa konn ne ba postal e 16 bits Type OL A DO ea tab lou ka ot a a at tisi kon ok ak sasa koka Successive approximation register SAR pu FAN G ea fore ia and a ao ei da kab ia a da ki ke ee ia
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