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DI-718BX Data Logger/Data Acquisition System Hardware Manual

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1. 1 ESAS an a A edge si I Rn 1 Analog Inputs de eode ete t dese eee deo d ver Tete tete te PER Eee etre e e hee ie 1 Digital Inputs 22 tere e A A e du er eR eee edens 1 eeh EE 2 WinDaq Recording and Playback Software eese 2 The DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager 2 Help Oba IE CE UR HE dto 2 AS A A ae e nee Ea aeuo Edge 3 Analog Inputs EE 3 HERE EE 3 Scanning Characteristics ia ainia 3 Digital VO WT 3 Calibre ia e ie 4 Ethernet Interface cul A ee A 4 USB Interface DI 718B Models only aesir rsen esnaerak ieie nennen 4 Removable Memory Stand alone Models only eese nre 4 Real Lime Clock eeh umet m eR m pee bete GI E eee RA 4 Controls Stand alone Models only esses ener inneren nennen 4 Indic t rs esst rb ce e e e eee e Den ee Lr ill ish ere eben 4 Transfer Rate to PC 2 Res ana pe PERI 4 General EE 4 De Installationen M M 7 Wnpackan ccs E 7 Installing the Device Drivers DI 718B USB Models only AA 7 Installing an Ethernet Device Directly Connected to your PC or Connected via a Hub or Switch Where ONLY DI 71x Products are Installed 2 2 2 aan lee un 9 Installing an Ethernet Device via a Distributed Network Without a DHCP Server 12 Installing an Ethernet Device via a Distributed Network with a DHCP Server 14 Installing WinDaq Software and the Dataq Instruments Hardwa
2. 2 iret e ete 34 Operation ati nah pd p et ee e E EM ERE 34 TroubleshOOtn mis it td A AA 35 If power down occurs unexpectedly while recording to MMC SD eee 36 WinDaq Waveform Browser for MM 37 dn dg 39 DEPESB Models 72 28 2 a EE 39 INEA Models A RARA 40 Te ACCESSOFIES A ere cua AE 41 DI 705 for DI 718Bx models only sees eene enne ititi 41 DI 8B30 31 Analog Voltage Input Modules 3Hz Bandwidth eee 42 DI 8B32 Analog Current Input Modules AAA 43 DI 8B34 Linearized 2 or 3 Wire RTD Input Modules AAA 44 Table of Contents vi DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI 8B35 Linearized 4 Wire RTD Input Modules AA 45 DI 8B36 Potentiometer Input Modules AA 46 DI 8B38 Strain Gage Input Modules Narrow amp Wide Bandwidth sss 47 DI 8B40 41 Analog Voltage Input Modules IKHz Bandwidth AA 48 DI 8B42 2 Wire Transmitter Interface Modules eese eren nenne 49 DE8B45 Frequency Input Modules 2 rene eei ENNEN 50 DI 8B47 Linearized Thermocouple Input Modules AAA 51 DI 8B50 51 Analog Voltage Input Modules 20kHz Bandwidth AA 52 Table of Contents vil DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DI 718B data logger data acquisition system or DI 718Bx data logger data acquisition system The DI 718B is designed specifically to accept DI 8B mo
3. Activation is required for continued use to ensure compliance with the Software License Agreement This software is accessed through the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager which can be found in the Start menu under the WINDAQ program group called Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager WiNDAQ Waveform Browser playback software also known as WWB offers an easy way to review and analyze acquired waveforms A built in data file translator allows the user to display multiple waveforms acquired by WINDAQ Acquisition software or any of a wide range of data acquisition packages The software s disk streaming design allows data files of any length to be graphically displayed rapidly in normal or reverse time directions Seven standard cursor based measurements frequency domain and statistical analysis functions help simplify waveform analysis and interpretation WINDAQ Waveform Browser is free and installed when installing WINDAQ Software The DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager The DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager allows you to effectively manage and run multiple instruments installed and connected to your PC or your Network or even over the internet This software can be found in the Start menu under the WINDAQ program group called Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager Access WINDAQ Acquisition software upload data from your memory card check the status of your memory card format your memory card con figure a Stand alone data acquisition session
4. Low 000 Volt 000 degC High 5 Volt 500 degC r SEH Fixed Calibration Method Use the following diagram as a guideline for the Fixed calibration method using the above example DI 8B47K 05 Channel 1 Fixed Calibration High Calibrator C f Full Scale Engr Value 500 Low Calibrator e Baseline Full Scale Engr Value 0 Engr Units degC woe tin cone Since the Lowest end of the input range is O Volts select the Baseline option for the Low Calibrator Operation for Stand alone Models Stand alone Models DI 718B US DI 718B ES DI 718Bx S can record data directly to a MultiMedia Memory Card MMC or a Secure Digital Card SD as well as recording data to a PC When connected to a PC data record ing sessions may be configured and data may be acquired using WINDAQ Acquisition software just the same as if the model were a PC based instrument This makes all the features of WINDAQ Acquisition software available including triggering user annotation user commented event markers appending and stop pause data recording stand alone data logger operation does not support these features When taking your stand alone model out into the field to use as a stand alone data logger you can record data to an MMC or SD without the use of a PC Data sessions can be configured for a specific job using the included configura tion software installed when WINDAQ is installed All data recorded to the memory card is fully WIN
5. ooo Oo ooo CHANNEL 1 ooo o ooo CHANNEL 2 f 000 o ooo CHANNEL 3 did ooo o ooo CHANNEL 4 O Rear 000 o ooo O CHANNEL_ 5 ooo Oo ooo CHANNEL 6 A E o ER ER E 000 o CHANNEL 7 ooo o ooo CHANNEL 8 Front ooo o ooo CHANNEL 10 di ooo Oo ooo CHANNEL 12 gl 4 o o o o o o o o o o o H ooo o ooo CHANNEL 14 000 O ooo CHANNEL 16 gl CJC Enable Jumpers 3 Each jumper is labelled on the circuit board as TC CH where is the channel number Jumpers are installed on the circuit board in the off position Move the jumper to the TC pins for each channel using a Thermocou ple module Note If you are not using a Thermocouple Input Module on that channel be sure the jumper is dis abled in the off position because this will affect the input signal Install the jumper Move jumper to the Off on the TC pins position when not using a Thermocouple Module TC CH1 4 After all necessary jumpers are installed reassemble the instrument Instrument Controls Indicators and Connections 24 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Connecting Signals Use the removable screw terminal blocks located on the front of the instrument to connect your analog input signals Refer to the Screw Terminal Access sticker on the top of the instrument for pinout 1 Insert the stripped end of a signal lead into the desired terminal directly
6. Flash Memory LED is green but I cannot format a memory card The instrument is looking for a file that has not been closed possible due to power failure Reinsert the correct memory card and press the control button for about 1 second until LED turns off and release The instrument gives you three chances to find the correct file if it does not you must format whatever card is there to begin a new recording session Operation 35 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Mode LED will not change from error state orange This can be caused by switching memory cards during a power failure without giving the instrument a chance to close the data file Remove the memory card and unplug the device Restore power to the device LED should turn green Press and hold the control button for about 1 second until LED turns off and release If LED is orange press it again When LED turns green reformat your memory card When memory card is inserted into a reader a not formatted error is seen Dependent upon the reader being used Sometimes the driver for an SD card reader appears dead Reboot your PC When attempting to read the mem ory card using a card reader the PC takes an interminably long time to open the data Dependent upon the memory card card reader and the PC you are using The amount of time it takes to open the card will vary Using the Lock fe
7. In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In o ojo 0 0 ojo ojo 0 0 ojo ojo o 06 0 10 0 10 oo OjO 010 010 OjO 0 Write Installed Modules in Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex4Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex the spaces provided with an gt erasable pencil Modules Installed 8 After all modules are installed and indicated on the sticker reassemble the instrument making sure not to over tighten the front screws Note If your are installing a thermocouple module you must enable the Cold Junction Compensation jumper for that channel see Enabling CJC in DI 718B Instruments on page 23 for more infor mation Installing DI 8B modules in DI 718Bx Instruments DI 718Bx Series instruments can accept up to sixteen DI 8B modules Modules are installed to the DI 8B backplane located on the instrument circuit board You must remove the top hatch to access the backplane Instrument Controls Indicators and Connections 21 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual 1 Unplug the device and make sure there is no power to the instrument 2 Unscrew the six screws on the top of the instrument and remove the top hatch cover to reveal the DI 8B back plane 3 Plug the DI 8B module firmly into one of the channel positions clearly labelled on the backplane and secure with the set screw Note Be sure to completely screw the module into place or vibrations could short the system DI 8B modules are i
8. Stand alone Models only Single push button Indicators Stand alone models PC connected models Transfer Rate to PC Real Time From MMC or SD Memory Ethernet General Panel Indicators Panel Controls Panel slots Provides manual control over Record and Standby modes Three color LED indicating Record Standby and Error conditions Power LED up to 4 800 samples per second up to 3 000 samples per second Mode LED Control push button Stand alone models Accepts MMC SD type flash memory Specifications 4 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Input connectors Operating Environment Enclosure Dimensions Weight Power Requirements DI 718B Two removable sixteen position terminal blocks DI 781BX Four removable sixteen position terminal blocks for signal conditioned channels 0 C to 70 C Aluminum base with steel wrap around Aluminum end panels with plastic bezels Aluminum top hatch for access to 8B backplane DI 718B 5 4D x 4 1W x 1 5H in 13 81D x 10 48W x 3 81H cm DI 718Bx 7 29W x 9L x 1 52H in 18 52W x 22 86L x 3 86H cm DI 718B 14 oz 397 grams DI 8B Modules DI 718Bx 2 Ibs 10 oz 1 19 kg DI 8B Modules USB 9 to 36 VDC 2 watts 8B modules Ethernet 9 to 36 VDC 2 5 watts 8B modules Specifications 5 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual 3 Installation Unpacking The following items are included with each instrument Verify that
9. a thermocouple module you must enable the Cold Junction Compensation jumper for that channel see Enabling CJC in DI 718Bx Instruments on page 24 for more information Instrument Controls Indicators and Connections 22 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Enabling CJC for Thermocouple Modules Enable Cold Junction Compensation for each Thermocouple Input module installed The CJC Enable Jumpers are located on the circuit board of the instrument Note If you are not using a Thermocouple Input Module on that chan nel be sure the jumper is disabled removed or installed on only one pin because this will affect the input signal Enabling CJC in DI 718B Instruments If you are installing a Thermocouple Input Module you must enable the Cold Junction Compensation jumper Each channel has its own CJC enable jumper located in front of each channel position on the instrument circuit board see also Installing DI 8B modules in DI 718B Instruments on page 20 for disassembly 1 2 Unplug the device and make sure there is no power to the instrument Remove the front panel and bezel by removing the two screws on the front of the instrument Remove the ground lug from the back of the instrument Pull the circuit board apart from the casing to reveal the CJC Enable Jumpers Install a jumper onto the board for each channel that uses a thermocouple module Eight jumpers are provided with the DI 718B for this purpose Note If y
10. amplifies a full bridge strain gage input signal and provides an analog volt age output The 8B38 can interface to transducers with a nominal resistance of 100 to 10k Bridge excitation is provided from the module with a stable 10 00V or 3 33V source Full scale sensitivities of 2mV V and 3mV V are offered as standard Signal filtering is accomplished with a five pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 100dB per decade of normal mode rejection above the filter cutoff frequency One pole of this filter is on the field side of the isolation barrier for anti aliasing and the other four are on the system side A special input circuit on the DI 8B38 module provides protection against accidental connection of power line volt ages up to 240VAC Clamp circuits on the I O and power terminals protect against harmful transients Isolation is provided by optical coupling to suppress transmission of common mode spikes or surges The module is powered from 5VDC 5 Isolation Barrier 6 LPF gt Vout Ka 7 gt COM EXC 1 1 1 CJCn lt 1 gt Surge i n A I 3 Suppression 1 DT Tex and Q Protection 1 Z i E 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Excitation Source 1 2 UN V Computer Side Power er Backpanel Terminal Block 1 CJC Enable Jumper AN Remove for 8B38 Isolated Field Side Powe
11. and more in this easy to use point and click environment View the Help files by clicking on View Help in the Help menu or by pressing Fl Help All WINDAQ software utilizes context sensitive help Help may be accessed through the Help menu or by pressing the F1 key with any feature selected This will take you directly to the Help topic most relevant to that particular function or feature Help topics discuss in detail each function available in the software Introduction 2 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual 2 Specifications Analog Inputs Number of Channels Channel Configuration Input Impedance Input offset voltage Channel to Channel crosstalk rejection Offset temperature coefficient Digital Filtering Measurement Range Accuracy Resolution Gain DI 718Bx only CJC Error A D Characteristics Type Resolution Monotonicity Conversion Time Scanning Characteristics Maximum sample throughput rate Minimum sample throughput rate Maximum scan list size Sample buffer size Digital LO Bits Input voltage levels DI 718B 8 configured for signal conditioned inputs DI 718Bx 16 configured for signal conditioned inputs Defined by DI 8B Module Defined by DI 8B Module Defined by DI 8B Module 75db 1000 unbalance 0 25u VPC PC connected models Conditional over sampling peak valley detect last point average frequency RMS Stand alone models None Defined b
12. by clicking in its channel box The following channel selection grid is typical for a DI 718B To use the Remote Control Functions see also Built In Remote Control Jack on page 19 of WINDAQ Acquisition software Channel 9 or Channel 1 must be enabled as the Digital Input Channel Channel Selection Channels 1 1234567890 DI 718 MUX These are the signal Channel 9 may be enabled as the digital B conditioned input channel for Remote Control Operations channels accessible via the Remote Control Jack on the front of the instrument Click to select check or deselect Double click to select differential Click right to select digital input I MUX letters occupy the expansion inputs Cancel Operation 31 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Enabling Channels for DI 718Bx Instruments Use the Channel Selection grid to enable and configure channels Access the channel selection grid by selecting Channels in the Edit menu in the SET UP operating mode of WINDAQ software Each box in this grid represents an input channel An input channel is enabled by clicking in its channel box The following channel selection grid is typical for a DI 718B To use the Remote Control Functions Digital I O can be accessed using the Digital I O and Monitor Out port on the rear of the instrument See Digital I O and Monitor Out on page 28 for more information of WINDAQ Acquisition software Channel 17 or Channel 1 must be
13. description of all the functions in the installation software DATAQ Instruments Installation llow 15 seconds for devices to appear Description Model Type Serialtt IP Address Port 41FSEBAB DI 148 U USB 41F8EBAB N A N A 41272243 DI 158 LIP USB 41272243 N A N A 41F691D0 DI 710 ELS Ethernet 41F691D0 182 168 0 1 10001 DK Add IP Remove IP Help Cancel 13 When all desired devices are showing up in the list click on the OK button to continue installation Click Cancel to exit without installing 14 When prompted to Select a Program Manager Group specify a destination or group window in the Start Menu for WINDAQ software icons It is recommended that you accept the default 15 Inthe Installation Option Dialog box specify whether you want all users to have access to WINDAQ software or just the current User Click Yes to allow all users to have access click No to allow just the current user to have access 16 After WINDAQ Software installs you will be prompted to install WINDAQ XL Trial Version and Advanced CODAS Analysis software If you wish to install either software click on Yes in the appropriate dialog box Fol low the on screen prompts to complete installation 17 Installation is complete you will now see a Successful Installation box click on OK to exit WINDAQ Installa tion If you purchase more devices at a later date you must run the installation again with all devices old and new plugged in 18 To
14. input channels for Remote Control Operations Remote Start Stop and Remote Events that may be accessed using the Built In Remote Control Jack see Built In Remote Control Jack on page 19 Remote Control configuration and setup is easily accessible in both WINDAQ Acquisition software and in the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager when configuring the instrument for Stand alone operation The DI 718Bx provides 8 software programmable digital lines bits for input output operations These lines provide an interface for the transfer of data between user memory and a peripheral device connected to the instrument Digital inputs can monitor alarms or sensors with TTL outputs while digital outputs can drive TTL inputs on control or mea surement equipment Remote control can be utilized with bits O and 1 and is easily accessed using WINDAQ Acquisi tion software or for stand alone models in the stand alone setup panel To avoid using an analog input channel for Digital I O Channel 17 may be enabled as the digital channel To use the Remote Control features in WINDAQ Acqui sition software either Channel 1 or Channel 17 must be configured as the Digital Input channel Access digital I O ports from the rear panel of the device See Digital I O and Monitor Out on page 28 Digital I O bits are not avail able in Stand alone mode except for Remote Control functions Introduction 1 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Software All software
15. page 41 for connection and pinout Power Input Jack Allows you to apply power to the instrument Power should be applied using the included power adapter Power Switch Controls power to the DI 718Bx instrument 1 is on O is off Control Button Operations The Control Button can be used to stop or start recording data to your memory card MMC or SD when using the instrument as a stand alone data logger The Control Button can also be used to reconfigure the instrument to factory default settings and to re format memory card files left open due to power failure or other circumstance The Control Button is inoperable while running WINDAQ Acquisition software Start Recording To Start recording data to your memory card the Instrument must be in Standby Mode Mode LED is Green Press and hold the Control Button until the Mode LED turns off about 1 second Release the Control Button The Mode LED will rapidly blink green to indicate the instrument is creating a new file When the Mode LED slowly blinks red data is being recorded Each subsequent recording session creates a new file numbered sequentially Stop Recording To Stop recording data to your memory card the Instrument must be in Record mode Mode LED is flashing red 1 Hz Press and hold the Control Button until the Mode LED turns off about 1 second Release the Control Button Mode LED will rapidly blink red to indicate the instrument is closing the data file for use with playbac
16. required to record and playback waveforms is included with the purchase of any DI 718 model including WINDAQ Acquisition and Playback software and the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager WinDag Recording and Playback Software WINDAQ Acquisition and WINDAQ Waveform Browser allow you to record and playback data acquired through your instrument Whether using a Stand alone model or a PC connected instrument WINDAQ is an invaluable resource for analyzing data A special version see WinDaq Waveform Browser for MMC on page 37 of WINDAQ Waveform Browser free is required to read waveform data recorded to a Memory Card but is easily transferred to the standard version for more analytical features WINDAQ Acquisition software can be used to record waveforms directly and continuously to disk while monitoring a real time display of the waveforms on screen It operates and displays waveform signals in real time at the full sample rate of the instrument being used There are two versions of WINDAQ Acquisition software available for use with DI 718 Instruments WINDAQ Lite and WINDAQ High Speed option WINDAQ Lite is free but is restricted to recording throughput rates of 1108 Hz with a DI 718 WINDAQ High Speed option is an extra cost option allowing you to record data at the speed of your data acquisition system When you install the software a trial version of WINDAQ High Speed is automatically installed allowing you to run the software for a limited time
17. run WINDAQ Data Acquisition software or the Stand alone Set Up software go to the appropriate program group specified above default is Start Programs WINDAQ and click on Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager All DATAQ Instruments software is located in the same program group Activation of WINDAQ High Speed Option Activation is required for continued use of WINDAQ HS High Speed option to ensure compliance with the Software License Agreement The Software License Agreement can be found in the WINDAQ Software manual or in the WINDAQ program group License txt The WINDAQ HS Software may be activated through the Help menu by click ing on Unlock WINDAQ HS or by waiting for the trial version to expire Trial versions are good for 40 High Speed over 1108 Hz throughput recording sessions The High Speed version may be purchased after the trial period expires through our online store or by phone For help or for questions regarding Activation and or the Software License Agreement contact DATAQ Instruments Customer Support Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager The Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager is installed when installing any DI 718B or DI 718Bx instrument This software allows you to effectively manage and run multiple instruments installed and connected to your PC or your Installation 16 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Network or even over the internet WINDAQ Data Acquisition Software and the Stand alone Set Up prog
18. the DI 718Bx to access the Digital I O and Monitor Out port see DI 718Bx Rear Panel on page 27 for location The screw terminals accept 16 22 gauge wire and each is silk screened with a pin number below Signal connections are made to the screw terminals MM NN d N m NS MMOX WWF Connect to Digital 1 0 and SS y Monitor Out port on rear of DI 718BX Instrument The Digital I O may be enabled as Channel 17 Note The Digital I O is not available in stand alone mode Except for Remote Start Stop DI OO and Remote Event DI O1 Use the table below for pinout of the DI 705 screw termi nal in bold 1 N C 11 CH16 21 DI O6 31 CH7 2 DI O5 12 CH15 22 DI O2 32 CH6 3 DI O3 13 CH14 23 DI OO 33 CH5 4 DI OI 14 CH13 24 DI O2 34 CH4 5 DI O3 15 CH12 25 DI O0 35 CH3 6 DI O1 16 CH11 26 DI O4 36 CH2 7 Power GND 17 CH10 27 DI O7 37 CHI S DI O6 18 CH9 28 AGD 9 N C 19 AGD 29 DI O7 10 DI O5 20 DI4 20 CH8 Accessories 41 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI 8B30 31 Analog Voltage Input Modules 3Hz Bandwidth Each DI 8B30 or DI 8B31 module isolates filters and amplifies a voltage input signal and provides an analog voltage output Signal filtering is accomplished with a three pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 70dB of normal mode rejection at 60Hz One pole of this filter is on the field side of the isolation barrier f
19. then dim to indicate that Instrument Controls Indicators and Connections 28 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual the instrument is configured Release the Control Button The default settings are 8 channels enabled at 300 samples per second per channel sample rate Fix Errors The Control Button can also be used to fix some common operating errors When the instrument is in Error mode some action must be taken to fix the error before you can use it Generally the Control Button can be used to make the instrument operational See the Error mode in Mode LED Indicator on page 29 for more information Mode LED Indicator Indicates what mode the instrument is currently in Use the chart on the rear panel of the instrument for quick refer ence Use the table provided below for a more detailed description of each available state State Mode Description Stand alone data logger operation Static Green Standby Instrument is powered and available for data acquisition operations Memory card may be safely removed Flashing Green Busy Indicates the instrument is busy Do Not Remove Memory Card Orange Error Possible errors include but are not limited to MMC SD removed prematurely Memory card removed before the instrument had a chance to close the data file Reinsert the card and Press the Control button to close the file When steady green memory card is closed and can be removed safely MMC SD
20. you have the following e DI 718B or DI 718Bx Series Instrument DI 8B Module s as ordered e Communications cable USB only Ethernet models do not come with an Ethernet cable e Power cable e Jumpers to enable CJC DI 718B only jumpers for the DI 718Bx are located on the circuit board e Two or four removable 16 position screw terminal blocks e DI 718B models include a 3 5mm stereo phone plug for Remote Control Operations Built In Remote Con trol Jack on page 19 The WINDAO Resource CD ROM e DATAQ screwdriver for connecting signal leads to the screw terminal s e This Hardware Manual If an item is missing or damaged call DATAQ Instruments at 330 668 1444 We will guide you through the appropri ate steps for replacing missing or damaged items Save the original packing material in the unlikely event that your unit must for any reason be sent back to DATAQ Instruments Installing the Device Drivers DI 718B USB Models only These USB devices require two drivers to be installed a Serial Port and a USB driver Ethernet models do not require any drivers to be installed Installing WinDaq Software and the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager All Models on page 14 to install Ethernet products Please read these instructions completely before installing especially Step 5 1 Plug the appropriate end of the power cable into the instrument jack labeled Power and the other end into a standard outlet The
21. 148 F to 572 F 0 24 0 96 C DI 8B47J 03 Type J 0 C to 500 C 432 F to 932 F 0 21 1 05 C DI 8B47J 12 Type J 100 C to 760 C 148 F to 1400 F 0 24 2 10 C DI 8B47K 04 Type K 0 C to 1000 C 32 F to 1832 F 0 24 2 40 C DI 8B47K 05 Type K 0 C to 500 C 32 F to 932 F 0 24 1 05 C DI 8B47K 13 Type K 100 C to 1350 C 148 F to 2462 F 0 24 3 60 C DI 8B47K 14 Type K 0 C to 1200 C 32 F to 2192 F 0 24 2 88 C DI 8B47T 06 Type T 100 C to 400 C 32 F to 392 F 0 48 2 40 C DI 8B47T 07 Type T 0 C to 200 C 32 F to 392 F 0 39 0 75 C Includes conformity hysteresis and repeatability Does not include CJC accuracy Accessories 51 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI 8B50 51 Analog Voltage Input Modules 20kHz Bandwidth Each DI 8B50 and DI 8B51 module isolates filters and amplifies a voltage input signal and provides an analog volt age output Signal filtering is accomplished with a multiple pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 70dB of normal mode rejection at 60Hz One pole of this filter is on the field side of the isolation barrier for anti aliasing and the remaining poles are on the system side A special input circuit on the DI 8B50 and DI 8B51 modules provides protection against accidental connection of power line voltages up to 240VAC Clamp circuits on the I O and power terminals protect a
22. 4 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI 8B35 Linearized 4 Wire RTD Input Modules In RTD temperature measurement applications requiring a very high level of accuracy the DI 8B35 4 Wire RTD input module offers a significant advantage over 3 wire measurement techniques see block diagram The DI 8B35 measures only the voltage dropped across the RTD and almost completely ignores the resistance or length of the RTD lead wires The DI 8B34 3 Wire RTD module provides lead resistance compensation but requires equal lead resis tances while the DI 8B35 does not require matched lead resistances Each DI 8B35 module isolates filters amplifies and linearizes a single channel of temperature input from an RTD and provides an analog voltage output RTD excitation is provided from the module using a precision current source Excitation current does not flow in the input signal leads which allows RTD measurements to be made independent of lead resistance The excitation cur rents are small 0 25mA which minimizes self heating of the RTD Signal filtering is accomplished with a three pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 70dB of normal mode rejection at 60Hz One pole of this filter is on the field side of the isolation barrier for anti aliasing and the other two are on the system side A special input circuit on the DI 8B35 module provides protection against accidental connection of power line volt ages up
23. 718B use by DATAQ Instruments Inc Some memory cards may not be fast enough for the instrument SanDisk memory cards are available through the DATAQ web site www dataq com as are SD card readers manufacturer varies DI 718Bx Rear Panel The Rear panel of your DI 718Bx Model can vary depending on your model Stand alone models add a removable storage slot the LED Mode table and a Control Button DI 718BX Rear Panel PC Connected Models DATAQ BjPATAQ Q 09990000000000000000 aseo O00000000000000000000 Digital UO and Monitor Out 9 36V e e 9 e Mode ER Ethernet Power O DI 718BX Rear Panel Stand alone Models Bjb rAG 00000000000000000000 Ea coron 00000000000000000000 Green Standby Busy Oi E E Ethernet Control Mode Removagg ase range Eror mer Power Digital O and Monitor Out 2 i i Modes Static Slow Fast Gi Red Record Close 101074 ES Ground Lug This ground lug should always be connected to a solid chassis or earth ground This connection is mandatory for the unit to meet CE guidelines Ethernet Port The Ethernet port allows you to connect the instrument to your PC or network via an Ethernet cable An optional USB to Ethernet converter is available to connect the instrument to your USB port part number 101014 EA Control Button Stand alone models only The Control Button can be used to stop or start recording data to your memory card MMC or
24. A which minimizes the self heating of the RTD Signal filtering is accomplished with a three pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 70dB of normal mode rejection at 60Hz One pole of this filter is on the field side of the isolation barrier for anti aliasing and the other two are on the system side A special input circuit on the DI 8B34 module provides protection against accidental connection of power line volt ages up to 240VAC Clamp circuits on the I O and power terminals protect against harmful transients Isolation Barrier 6 gt LPF Linearizer Voy com Computer Side Power Sr Power Oscillator Surge Suppression gt and Protection Stimulus Current x 3 wire A 2 wire Backpanel M ZZ LZ S SL S V a Terminal Block E Isolated Field Side Power 1 CJC Enable Jumper Remains Installed for 8B34 Ordering Information MODEL INPUT RANGE OUTPUT RANGE ACCURACY DI 8B34 01 100 C to 100 C 148 F to 212 F OV to 5V 0 20 C DI 8B34 02 0 C to 100 C 32 F to 212 F OV to 5V 0 15 C DI 8B34 03 0 C to 200 C 32 F to 392 F OV to 5V 0 20 C DI 8B34 04 0 C to 600 C 32 F to 1112 F OV to 5V 0 45 C Includes conformity hysteresis and repeatability Accessories 4
25. CP Server Installation of an Ethernet device connected to a distributed network that has a DHCP server i e a DHCP router automatically assigns IP addresses to each device connected to the network requires no extra setup i e it is a plug and play device Your PC World Wide Web DI 71X E Local Area Network LAN DHCP Router DI 71X E Note If you are unsure whether your network is DHCP enabled or not check with your system administrator before installing WINDAQ 1 Connect your Ethernet device to your Local Area Network 2 Apply power to the device 3 Install WINDAQ software see Installing WinDaq Software and the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager All Models on page 14 Installing WINDAQ Software and the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager All Models The WINDAQ Resource CD ROM contains all the software required for use with all DI 718 instruments If you have a USB device be sure to install the drivers before installing WINDAQ software Installing the Device Drivers DI 718B USB Models only on page 7 Ethernet devices do not require driver installation Note If using a USB to Ethernet converter part number 101014 EA it must be installed prior to installing the DI 718Bx instrument Whether you are using the device in the field or while connected to your PC you will need to run at least one of the software components on the CD ROM This installation includes the following software WIN
26. DAQ Acquisition soft ware WINDAQ High Speed option Trial version WINDAQ Waveform Browser playback software WINDAQ Wave form Browser for MMC Stand alone models only and the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager Note For continued use of WINDAQ High Speed option the software must be activated see Activation of WinDaq High Speed Option on page 16 for details 1 Connect all instruments you wish to install to your Network or PC and apply power if required All USB devices must have their drivers installed prior to continuing installation Installation 14 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual 10 12 Re insert the WINDAQ Resource CD for the auto play feature to run or run the Setup application In the What do you want to do window select Install Software and click OK In the Installing Software window select Install Software for DI 718B instruments and click OK Select the Install Software option and click OK to continue If you wish to view the hardware documentation you may do so now In the Welcome box click OK to continue Read the License Agreement If you accept the terms click Accept and Continue If you choose not to accept this will end the installation When prompted enter your registration information name and company in the appropriate text boxes and click OK Confirm your registration information before continuing When prompted specify the directory w
27. DAQ compati ble and can be converted then reviewed and analyzed with WINDAQ Playback software PC connected operation DI 718B and DI 718Bx Instruments enter PC Operation Mode when the instrument is connected to the PC either directly or through a network and the user initiates WINDAQ Acquisition software As soon as PC Operation Mode is entered the Control button is deactivated and all the features of WINDAQ Acquisition Software are accessible Con Operation 33 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual sult the context sensitive help files or your Fast Start WINDAQ Software Manual for directions on using the WINDAQ software package Note When running WINDAQ Acquisition software over the internet unpredictable latencies may occur especially at higher sample rates The unit generally will continue to acquire data after a latency but there will be gaps in your data Networked operation as a data acquisition server DI 718B ES and DI 718Bx S models The Ethernet option allows data access from anywhere on a local area network LAN or DHCP server A DI 718B or DI 718Bx instrument configured for Stand alone operation and containing an Ethernet interface transparently becomes like any other computer on the network able to share data whenever and wherever it is needed This can be over the LAN to a PC on the other side of the facility or over the Internet to a PC on the other side of the world Fur thermore Stand alone instrument
28. Lock After initially pressing the Control button to begin recording data two series of blinking Orange before reverting back to Green indicates that the mem ory card is locked Use another card or unlock the current one One series of blinking Orange before reverting back to Green indicates that the memory card is incompatible for use with the instrument Use the recommended memory card available through DATAQ Instruments Inc See also Troubleshooting on page 35 Slow Flashing Record Indicates the instrument is acquiring and recording data to your memory card Do Not Red O 1Hz Remove Memory Card Fast Flashing Close Indicates the instrument is closing the recording session Do Not Remove Memory Red Card Each recording session must be completed before removing the card PC connected operation Slow Flashing Record Indicates the instrument is running and acquiring data for display and or recording to Red O 1Hz disk Occurs when WINDAQ Acquisition is running Green Standby Indicates WINDAQ has been deactivated and the instrument is in Standby Mode The Mode LED Indicator will also flash green just before recording to disk to indicate ini tialization Instrument Controls Indicators and Connections 29 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual 5 Operation Operation for PC connected Models PC based models DI 718B U DI 718B E DI 718Bx are operated and controlled using WINDAQ Sof
29. Mode LED will be on when power is applied 2 With your computer powered Windows running and all other applications closed plug the appropriate end of the supplied USB communications cable into the USB port labeled Interface on the rear panel of the instru ment Connect the other end of this cable to one of your computer s USB ports 3 The addition of this new piece of hardware will be sensed by Windows and the Found New Hardware Wiz ard will automatically be launched anticipating the installation of a device driver for the new hardware If the Wizard asks Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software select No not this time and click on the Next button 4 Insert The WINDAQ Resource CD ROM into your CD ROM drive It contains the device drivers for the DI 718B If your Windows auto play feature is enabled the WINDAQ Software Installation will start Click on the Exit but ton to leave the installation 5 Click through the defaults of the Found New Hardware Wizard When completed the Found New Hardware Wizard will run again and again you should click through the defaults until you exit the Wizard CRITICAL INFORMATION The DI 718B USB models require two drivers to be installed a Serial Port and a USB driver This will look like two instruments are installed when there is only one Installation 7 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Note If you receive the Microsoft issued warning t
30. Q software see Installing WinDaq Software and the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager All Models on page 14 Installation 8 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Installing an Ethernet Device Directly Connected to your PC or Connected via a Hub or Switch Where ONLY DI 71x Products are Installed Installation of an Ethernet device directly connected to the network card on your computer requires you to change the IP address of your network card I 71X Your PC dci Note When installing an Ethernet device directly connected to your PC you MUST use a crossover cable provided Installation of an Ethernet device via an Ethernet hub switch containing ONLY DI 71x products also requires you to change the IP address of your network card DI 71X E DI 71X E Note For hubs that do not have an auto switching sensor usually older hubs you must not use a crossover cable 1 Find the Network Connections on your computer usually in the Control Panel 2 Double click on the Local Area Connection icon Local Area Connection Connected Firewalled LC A Intel R PRO 100 VE Network 3 Click on the Properties button Installation 9 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP in the This connection uses the following items window and click on the Properties button Local Area Connection Properties General Authentication Connect using S9 Int
31. SD when using the instrument as a stand alone data logger The Control Button can also be used to reconfigure the instrument to factory default settings and to re format memory card files left open due to power failure or other circumstance The Control Button is inoperable while running WINDAQ Acquisition software See Control Button Operations on page 28 for operations Mode LED Indicator Indicates what mode the instrument is currently in Use the chart on the rear panel of the instrument for quick refer ence See Mode LED Indicator on page 29 for a list of modes Instrument Controls Indicators and Connections 27 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Removable Storage SD Slot Stand alone models only Use any MultiMedia Card MMC or Secure Digital Card SD from 16MB to 2GB Push card completely into slot Press to release eject memory card when recording is complete Recommended Flash Card Lexar Professional 133X 2 Gigabyte Secure Digital Flash Memory model 101014 2G tested and configured specifically for DI 718Bx use by DATAQ Instruments Inc Some memory cards may not be fast enough for the instrument SanDisk memory cards are available through the DATAQ web site www dataq com as are SD card readers manufacturer varies Digital UO and Monitor Out Provides easy access to Digital I O bits as well as Monitor Out Use the DI 705 with CABL 7 to access these ports See DI 705 for DI 718Bx models only on
32. X Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Built In Remote Control Jack The built in remote control jack located on the front panel of the DI 718B accepts a standard 3 5mm stereo phone plug provided and provides access to remote events and stop start remote recording control features Refer to the diagram on the front panel for quick reference Ground Event Storage O Instrument Controls Indicators and Connections 19 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Connect signal leads inside the plug using the following diagram i Event a i d Storage Turn counterclockwise to remove Turn clockwise to tighten Leads Event Ground Storage The Remote Control Feature can be used in Stand alone mode or when using WINDAQ Acquisition software See your software Help Files for instructions on setting up the Remote Control Feature Enabling Remote Storage Start Stop when in stand alone operating mode see Stand alone data logger operation on page 34 essentially adds another channel to the scan list and directly affects the per channel sample rate For example if your throughput rate is 1200Hz and you have 3 channels enabled 400Hz per channel enabling Remote Storage will lower the per channel rate to 300Hz throughput stays at 1200Hz DI 718Bx Models The four 16 port screw terminals on the front of the instrument are used to interface analog input channels 1 through 16 Each chan
33. ader If the SD is not locked Windows may modify the file system and the SD will be unreadable to your instrument requiring you to reformat the card MMCs may require you to reformat every time you review the data Troubleshooting Use the following chart for errors and resolution Problem Possible Cause s Resolution When attempting to initiate a recording session the LED blinks green for about 5 10 seconds then quickly blinks orange then back to green Memory card not inserted Press memory card firmly into the slot until you hear a slight click to indicate proper insertion When attempting to initiate a recording session LED blinks orange then turns green SD is locked write protected Unlock the SD Card Memory card is full Reformat the memory card Memory card is unusable or damaged You need a new memory card Recording is initiated but only runs for a short time when LED blinks orange and stays orange Memory card read write speed in SPI mode is too slow to record data as specified Recording is initiated in Circular Memory configuration but when the file attempts to wrap the LED blinks orange and stays orange Memory card read write speed in SPI mode is too slow to record data in cir cular memory configuration Try lowering the sample rate first If problem persists purchase a new card recommended Lexar Profes sional 133X 2 Gigabyte Secure Digital
34. al Area Connection Properties dialog box for the changes to take effect 10 Install WINDAQ software see Installing WinDaq Software and the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager All Models on page 14 Installation 11 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Installing an Ethernet Device via a Distributed Network Without a DHCP Server Installation of an Ethernet device connected to a distributed network that does not have a DHCP server or where the DHCP server is turned off requires you to obtain an IP address from your system administrator DI 71X E More Nodes As Needed CAT 5 Cable eoo 100M Max N Your PC PC Note In the illustration above the Hubs could instead be routers with DHCP turned off i e a static IP assigned net work Contact your system administrator for details about your network 1 2 Have the system administrator designate an IP address for your device Plug the device into your network and apply power Install WinDaq software see Installing WinDaq Software and the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager All Models on page 14 up to Step 13 At Step 13 the installation software will not see your device If it is the first Dataq Instruments device installed to your network you will see the No Devices Found dialog box Pi No Devices Found No DATAG Instruments devices found Retry Help Installation 12 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual 5 C
35. ature on an SD could speed up the process Be sure to try that before purchasing new equipment After viewing data files through a card reader upon initiating a recording session the LED blinks orange then turns green The instrument has a unique file sys tem When the data on the memory card opens in Windows sometimes Windows will modify the file system You must reformat the card To prevent further instances of this error use the Lock provided on your SD card If you have an MMC you will have to reformat the card with each subsequent use When attempting to read the mem ory card using a card reader the data file is huge completely fills up the memory card and the actual waveform data is difficult to find The instrument did not have a chance to properly close the file If you have not started using the instrument with a different mem ory card reinsert the card and press the LED for about 1 second until LED turns off and release The LED should be green indicat ing the file is closed and can be read If you have already configured and used the instrument again the file can no longer be closed and you will have to search for it and cut paste the data into a new file If power down occurs unexpectedly while recording to MMC SD The Stand alone models have a built in file protection feature If power is lost while recording all data prior to up to 255 samples from the power fail
36. dule provides protection against accidental connection of power line volt ages up to 40VAC Clamp circuits on the I O and power terminals protect against harmful transients Isolation is provided by optical coupling to suppress transmission of common mode spikes or surges The module is powered from 5VDC 5 Isolation Barrier H Surge OUT 2 Mlire 1 Suppression E Z V T and COM Transmitter Protection EXT V Y Computer Side Power EL Backpanel Terminal Block 2 EEE Optional plug in conversion resistor 5 i i i V E 1 CJC Enable Jumper f Isolated D i gt 5VDC Remains Installed for 8842 e Field Side o Power i COM VY Dee Ordering Information MODEL INPUT RANGE OUTPUT RANGE DI 8B42 01 4mA to 20mA OV to 5V DI 8B42 02 4mA to 20mA 1V to 5V Accessories 49 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI 8B45 Frequency Input Modules Each DI 8B45 module isolates and conditions a frequency input signal and provides an analog voltage output The frequency input signal can be either a TTL level or zero crossing with as little as 100mV amplitude Input cir cuitry for each signal type has built in hysteresis to prevent spurious noise from corrupting the module output TTL signals are applied to the and terminals while zero crossing signals are applied to the EXC and terminals Ref erence the block diagram A 5V excita
37. dules the world s smallest fully func tional isolated analog signal conditioner Features Common features of the DI 718B and the DI 718Bx are e 4 800 Hz maximum sampling rate 14 400 Hz when in Stand alone data logger operating mode e 0 048 Hz minimum sampling rate 0 0017 Hz when in Stand alone data logger operating mode e 14 bit A D converter for high resolution measurement accuracy e The Stand alone option allows the user to configure a recording session through their PC then record data in the field to an SD card without being connected to their PC The DI 718B has the following additional features e Accepts up to 8 DI 8B amplifier modules accommodating virtually any industrial signal USB or Ethernet interface options The DI 718Bx has the following additional features e Accepts up to 16 DI 8B amplifier modules accommodating virtually any industrial signal e Ethernet interface optional external USB to Ethernet converter available part number 101014 EA Analog Inputs DI 718B models provide 8 fixed single ended analog inputs that allow your analog signals to be converted into 14 bit digital data via an on board A D converter Differential input is not supported DI 718Bx models provide 16 fixed single ended analog inputs that allow your analog signals to be converted into 14 bit digital data via an on board A D converter Differential input is not supported Digital Inputs The DI 718B provides two digital
38. el R PRO 100 VE Network Conne This connection uses the following items El Client for Microsoft Networks e File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks il QoS Packet Scheduler v Intemet Protocol TCP IP Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity 5 Click on the General tab 6 Select the radio button Use the following IP address 7 Enter 169 254 0 1 in the space provided for the IP address Installation 10 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual 8 Enter 255 255 0 0 in the space provided for the Subnet mask Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 169 254 0 Subnet mask 255 255 0 Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Altemate DNS server 9 Click on the OK button to close the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box then click on the OK but ton in the Loc
39. enabled as the Digital Input Channel Channel Selection Channels DI 718 MUX Channel 17 may be enabled These are the signal as the digital channel for conditioned input Remote Control Operations channels accessible via the Rear Ex pansion Port using a DI 705 Click to select check or deselect Double click to select differential 4 Click right to select digital input I MUX letters occupy the expansion inputs Cancel Channel Calibration DI 718B and DI 718Bx Instruments Channel calibration procedures are the same for both DI 718B and DI 718Bx instruments Each DI 8B module has a sticker with information regarding Input Units and Output Volts This information should be used for calibration For example if using a DI 8B47K 05 the Input is 0 C to 500 C and the Output is OV to 5V High Low Calibration Method Use the following diagram as a guideline for the High Low calibration method using the above example DI 8B47K 05 The values entered in the Low Calibration dialog box will appear in the High Calibration dialog box if you enter the High Calibration values first the High Calibration values will display in the Low Calibration dialog box Channel 1 Low Calibration Input Level 0 Volt TU Low Cal Value 0 Engr Units degt unt Operation 32 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Channel 1 High Calibration Input Calibrator Engr Calibrator Input Level Units Value Units
40. es a single channel of temperature input from a thermo couple and provides an analog voltage output Linearization is accomplished using a four breakpoint piece wise linear approximation The DI 8B47 can interface to industry standard thermocouple type J K and T and has an output signal of OV to 5V Each module is cold junction compensated to correct for parasitic thermocouples formed by the thermocouple wire and screw terminals on the mounting backpanel Upscale open thermocouple detect is provided by an internal pull up resistor Signal filtering is accomplished with a three pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 70dB of normal mode rejection at 60Hz One pole of this filter is on the field side of the isolation barrier for anti aliasing and the other two are on the system side A special input circuit on the DI 8B47 module provides protection against accidental connection of power line volt ages up to 240VAC Isolation Barrier 6 f gt com Thermocouple Suppression and Protection Backpanel Terminal Block 1 CJC Enable Jumper 2 CJCn is a thermistor mounted on the backpanel and used as a cold junction compensation sense element 5VDC Isolated Field Side Ordering Information MODEL TYPE INPUT RANGE ACCURACY DI 8B47J 01 Type J 0 C to 760 C 32 F to 1400 F 0 24 1 82 C DI 8B47J 02 Type J 100 C to 300 C
41. gainst harmful transients Isolation is provided by optical coupling to suppress transmission of common mode spikes or surges The module is powered from 5VDC 5 Isolation Barrier Surge Q Suppression Q i and Protection Backpanel Terminal Block 1 CJC Enable Jumper Remains Installed for 8B50 51 5VDC Isolated Field Side Power Oscillator AAW RONEN S UI 52 Power T gt COM rdering Information MODEL INPUT RANGE OUTPUT RANGE DI 8B50 01 10mV to 10mV 5V to 5V DI 8B50 02 50mV to 50mV 5V to 45V DI 8B50 03 100mV to 100mV 5V to 45V DI 8B51 01 1V to 1V 5V to 45V DI 8B51 02 5V to 45V 5V to 45V DI 8B51 03 10V to 10V 5V to 45V DI 8B51 07 20V to 20V 5V to 5V DI 8B51 09 A0V to 40V 5V to 45V DI 8B51 12 60V to 60V 5V to 45V Accessories Bi DATAQ INSTRUMENTS DATAQ Instruments Inc 241 Springside Drive Akron Ohio 44333 Telephone 330 668 1444 Fax 330 666 5434 E mail support datag com ALTHEN MESS UND SENSORTECHNIK
42. glass when opening while it scans for event marks and timestamps in order to construct an Event Marker table Use File Save or the Save AII button when changing files or exiting to write the Event Marker table to the file and avoid a delay when the file is opened again Operation 37 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual 6 Block Diagram DI 718B Models In Analog In In 14 Bit Typ 8 ADC Channels Ex Eo 8B Backplane Control Data o Red TA Status Scan Sample ad 5v List Buffer 4 7K Mi troll E Control Even icrocontroller d ontro Remote Control 5V ee i Ge Stereo Jack T 4 7K Storage USB or Ethernet Interface Power Power Supply 9 36 VDC Stand Alone Models Only Block Diagram 39 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI 718Bx Models Ine Analog In Typ 16 Jr Channels Ex Front Panel Access ext 8B Backplane 10K 0 N Digital O Rear Panel Access 7 Control Data ar Status Scan Sample ER List Buffer i Microcontroller EF Control Y Interface SD Code Code P Ethernet Interface Power Power Supply 9 36 VDC Stand alone models only Block Diagram 40 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual 7 Accessories DI 705 for DI 718Bx models only Plug the DI 705 into CABL 7 and connect CABL 7 to the Digital I O and Monitor Out port on the rear panel of
43. hat the software has not passed Windows Logo testing click Continue Anyway to continue with installation You will see this warning twice once for each driver USB and Serial Port Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware DATAQ DI has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway XP warning amp Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software gt Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device f i i i 3 Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information v See details Vista Warning 6 After the Drivers are installed click Finish to close the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows should prompt you that the device has been installed properly 7 Repeat this process for each instrument After all device drivers have been installed install WINDA
44. here you want to install your WINDAQ software It is recommended that you accept the default If you have already successfully installed a DI 148 DI 158 DI 710 DI 715B or DI 718B instrument be sure to install to the same folder Make sure each instrument is connected to your PC or Network and all device drivers are installed You must install two device drivers for each USB instrument Click OK to continue The DATAQ Installation Manager runs A Windows Security Alert may pop up asking if you would like to Block the software from installation Windows Security Alert ES To help protect your computer Windows Firewall has blocked some features of this program Do you want to keep blocking this program i Name InstallManager Publisher Dataq Instruments Inc Keep Blocking Unblock Ask Me Later Windows Firewall has blocked this program from accepting connections from the Internet or a network If you recognize the program or trust the publisher you can unblock it When should unblock a program Click the Unblock button to continue with installation The DATAQ Installation Manager shows all DI 148 DI 158 DI 710 DI 715B DI 718B and DI 718Bx devices currently connected via USB or Ethernet to your PC Remote Ethernet models not connected to your PC or Net Installation 15 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual work may require a further step for installation Add IP Click on the Help button for a
45. hich provides 70dB of normal mode rejection at 60Hz One pole of this filter is on the field side of the isolation barrier for anti aliasing and the other two are on the system side A special input circuit on the 8B32 module provides protection against accidental connection of power line voltages up to 30VAC Isolation is provided by optical coupling to suppress transmission of common mode spikes or surges The module is powered from 5VDC 5 Isolation Barrier 1 H LPF 6 Vi Surge OUT E 3 Suppression SC O and Protection Backpanel Terminal Block La Optional plug in conversion resistor 5 1 i i i 1 CJC Enable Jumper Isolated i i av X 5VDC Remains Installed for 8B32 E SE a 1 gt COM v er Ordering Information MODEL INPUT RANGE OUTPUT RANGE DI 8B32 01 4mA to 20mA OV to 5V DI 8B32 02 OmA to 20mA OV to 5V Accessories 43 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI 8B34 Linearized 2 or 3 Wire RTD Input Modules Each DI 8B34 module isolates filters amplifies and linearizes a single channel of temperature input from an RTD and provides an analog voltage output RTD excitation is provided from the module using two matched current sources When using a 3 wire connection this method allows equal currents to flow through the sensor leads cancelling the effects of lead resistances The excitation currents are small 0 25m
46. imizes the self heating of the potentiometer Signal filtering is accomplished with a three pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 70dB of normal mode rejection at 60Hz One pole of this filter is on the field side of the isolation barrier for anti aliasing and the other two are on the system side A special input circuit on the DI 8B36 module provides protection against accidental connection of power line volt ages up to 240VAC Clamp circuits on the I O and power terminals protect against harmful transients Isolation Barrier f i i i MN 6 Exe 1 Se CL ERES Vour NC Surge H mm 7 Suppression 1 2 2 COM 2 wire 3 wire CJCn s as Slidewire Potentiometer Jn 3 Protection f Fr gt i i EXC EXC 2 i Stimulus F i i i i i i i i i i i i H E A Backpanel Le Terminal Block Isolated gt 5VDC Field Side 1 CJC Enable Jumper Power 7 Remains Installed for 8B36 1 gt COM Ordering Information MODEL INPUT RANGE OUTPUT RANGE DI 8B36 01 0 to 1000 OV to 5V DI 8B36 02 0 to 5000 OV to 5V DI 8B36 03 0 to 1kQ OV to 5V DI 8B36 04 0 to 10kQ OV to 5V Accessories 46 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI 8B38 Strain Gage Input Modules Narrow amp Wide Bandwidth Each DI 8B38 module isolates filters and
47. j DATAQ INSTRUMENTS The way PC based instrumentation should be DI 718B Series 8 Channel Data Logger with Signal Conditioned Inputs DI 718Bx Series 16 Channel Data Logger with Signal Conditioned Inputs User s Manual Manual Revision M Copyright O 2008 by DATAQ Instruments Inc The Information contained herein is the exclusive property of DATAQ Instruments Inc except as otherwise indicated and shall not be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any human or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without expressed written authorization from the com pany The distribution of this material outside the company may occur only as authorized by the company in writing DATAQ Instruments hardware and software products are not designed to be used in the diagnosis and treatment of humans nor are they to be used as critical components in any life support systems whose failure to perform can rea sonably be expected to cause significant injury to humans DATAQ the DATAQ logo and WINDAQ are registered trademarks of DATAQ Instruments Inc All rights reserved DATAQ ep J INSTRUMENTS Designed and manufactured in the United States of America M 101018 Warranty and Service Policy Product Warranty DATAQ Instruments Inc warrants that this hardware will be free from defects in materials and w
48. k and or anal ysis software Do not remove the memory card before the instrument completely closes the file When Mode LED turns green the memory card may be removed Removing the card before completion will cause Error Mode Mode LED is orange Note SD cards should be locked before inserting into a card reader Your PC may try to change the flash card format whenever it reads the data on your MMC or SD card if not locked causing it to lose the unique formatting required for DI 718B use If the unique format used by the DI 718B is modified the DI 718B may require you to reformat the memory card Formatting the Memory Card Formatting the card completely removes all data To format your memory card the instrument must be in Standby Mode Mode LED is Green Press and hold the Control Button until the Mode LED turns red about 5 seconds Release the Control Button The Mode LED will blink red to indicate the Instrument is formatting the card When the Mode LED changes back to green formatting is complete Mode LED should be green to indicate successful comple tion Formatting is for use with the instrument used to format the card To use a memory card with a different instru ment you will have to reformat the card Reconfigure Instrument To configure your instrument to the default factory data acquisition session settings press and hold the Control Button during power up i e while plugging the instrument in Mode LED will flash bright green
49. lick on the Add IP button either in the No Devices Found dialog box or in the main Dataq Instruments Instal lation dialog box This will display the Manage IP Addresses dialog box B Manage IP Addresses MAC Address 00 20 44 86 44 B5 169 254 231 211 New IP Address 192 fies o mM Add Remote Cancel 6 Click on the MAC address of your device in the list of displayed MAC addresses the MAC address of your device can be found on the silver sticker located on the bottom of your device 7 Enter the IP address your system administrator assigned to you in the New IP Address text boxes 8 Click on the Set Static button Your device will appear in the list of devices to install allowing you to continue your WINDAQ installation at Step 14 It may take more than 15 seconds for your device to appear in the list If you get a No Devices Found error after following the above instructions click the Retry button until the device appears in the list Note These instructions change the settings inside the device If you move the device to a DHCP enabled network i e where IP addresses are assigned automatically by a DHCP server or router you will need to change the device settings using the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager See the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager help file for complete details Installation 13 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Installing an Ethernet Device via a Distributed Network with a DH
50. max Ground Lug This ground lug should always be connected to a solid chassis or earth ground This connection is mandatory for the unit to meet CE guidelines Interface Port The Interface port allows you to connect the instrument to your PC via USB or Ethernet cable Control Button Stand alone models only The Control Button can be used to stop or start recording data to your memory card MMC or SD when using the instrument as a stand alone data logger The Control Button can also be used to reconfigure the instrument to factory default settings and to re format memory card files left open due to power failure or other circumstance The Control Button is inoperable while running WINDAQ Acquisition software See Control Button Operations on page 28 for operations Mode LED Indicator Indicates what mode the instrument is currently in Use the chart on the rear panel of the instrument for quick refer ence See Mode LED Indicator on page 29 for a list of modes Instrument Controls Indicators and Connections 26 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Removable Storage MMC Slot Stand alone models only Use any MultiMedia Card MMC or Secure Digital Card SD from 16MB to 2GB Push card completely into slot Press to release eject memory card when recording is complete Recommended Flash Card Lexar Professional 133X 2 Gigabyte Secure Digital Flash Memory model 101014 2G tested and configured specifically for DI
51. nd Euskara kin noia cicas 27 Ethernet PO a 27 Control Button Stand alone models only essent enne 27 Mode LED Indicator mita Een a pel I A ets 27 Removable Storage SD Slot Stand alone models only esses 28 Digital TO and Monitor Out 20 22 einen an si 28 Power Input Jack 212 272 korn eee e etate Bee AE seed 28 Power S Witch 4 oid ea EE ENEE AE 28 Control Button Operations tee ier een aan nenn ine talas 28 Statt EE 28 Stop Recording ET 28 Formatting the Memory Card nennen aan ng then 28 Reconfigure Instrument 220 HERE RI nen 28 FIR e 29 Mode LED Indicators dE EEN 29 A ERE 31 Operation for PC connected Models AAA 31 Enabling Disabling Digital Remote Control esee rennen 31 Analog Input Channel Configuration esee ener ennt nennen enne 31 Enabling Channels for DI 718B Instruments eere eene 31 Enabling Channels for DI 718Bx Instruments eese ene 32 Channel Calibration DI 718B and DI 718Bx Instruments esee 32 High Low Calibration Method A 32 Fixed Calibration Method A 33 Operation for Stand alone Model 33 PC conn cted operation 32 222 AE air Ree eee pee dete 33 Networked operation as a data acquisition server DI 718B ES and DI 718Bx S models 34 Stand alone data logger operation eese eene ener enerene nennen erret entente 34 Th Stand alone Set Up Panel
52. nel has four terminals In In Ex and Ex for input signals and excitation if required Use the sticker located on the top of your instrument for quick reference to terminal access port designations DI 718BX ooeecoecoooooooo Doooocoosocooeocoos m m mm dnm m oDoooocoosocooeooos CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In o ojo ojo ole oo ojo ojo ojo v o nojo ojo ole oo njo ola ojo 0 o ujo 6 69 0 0 0 0 ojo ojo ojo v o ojo o o ojo 0 0 0 0 0 0 njn o Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex4EX Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex ExtEx Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Installing DI 8B Modules DI 8B modules are installed on the DI 8B backplane located on the instrument circuit board DI 718B instruments require you to remove the front panel and bezel to access the backplane DI 718Bx models provide a removable top hatch for easy access Installing DI 8B modules in DI 718B Instruments DI 718B Series instruments can accept up to eight DI 8B modules Modules are installed to the DI 8B backplane located on the instrument circuit board You must remove the front panel and bezel and the ground lug on the rear of the instrument to access the DI 8B backplane 1 Unplug the de
53. nstalled on or removed from the socketed DI 8B backplane located on the circuit board and are secured with a non removable mounting screw Each channel position is labeled CHANNEL 1 CHAN NEL 2 etc on the socketed backplane The DI 8B modules can be mixed or matched in any combination suit able for the application and are identical in pinout and size so it doesn t matter which module gets plugged into which channel position Top Hatch Q e 0 m DI 8B Backplane and Circuit Board 4 Using an erasable pencil write the module number of each DI 8B module installed on the sticker located on the top hatch to indicate which module is installed at each channel position m e BjPATAQ Screw Terminal Access In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In In o oju o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 66 0 o ojo njo 0 0 no vjvo vv ole o oju ojo 669 ww 0 0 0 0 oo o oju o o 0 0 010 0 0 0 0 0 0 o Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex ExtEx Ex ExJ Ex Ex Ex Ex Ext Ex lEx Ex Ex Ex Ex Ex ExtEx Ex Ex iN Pa Modules Installed uy Write Installed Modules in the spaces provided with an erasable pencil 5 After all modules are installed and indicated on the sticker replace the top hatch and screw firmly into place Note If your are installing
54. or anti aliasing and the other two are on the system side A special input circuit on the DI 8B30 and DI 8B31 modules provides protection against accidental connection of power line voltages up to 240VAC Isolation is provided by optical coupling to suppress transmission of common mode spikes or surges The module is powered from 5VDC 5 Isolation Barrier LA m i our ES com Surge Suppression and Protection Backpanel Terminal Block I 1 1 1 H 1 H Isolated Field Side Power H 1 CJC Enable Jumper AN Remains Installed for 8830 31 Power Oscillator 42 Ordering Information MODEL INPUT RANGE OUTPUT RANGE DI 8B30 01 TOmV to 10mV 5V to 5V DI 8B30 02 50mV to 50mV 5V to 45V DI 8B30 03 100mV to 100mV 5V to 5V DI 8B31 01 IV to 1V 5V to 5V DI 8B31 02 5V to 45V 5V to 5V DI 8B31 03 TOV to 10V 5V to 5V DI 8B31 07 20V to 20V 5V to 5V DI 8B31 09 40V to 40V 5V to 5V DI 8B31 12 60V to 60V 5V to 45V Accessories DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI 8B32 Analog Current Input Modules Each DI 8B32 module isolates filters and amplifies a process current input signal and provides an analog voltage output Current to voltage conversion is accomplished internal to the module to ensure high accuracy Signal filtering is accomplished with a three pole filter optimized for time and frequency response w
55. orkmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of shipment DATAQ Instruments obligations under this warranty shall not arise until the defective material is shipped freight prepaid to DATAQ Instruments The only responsibility of DATAQ Instruments under this warranty is to repair or replace at its discretion and on a free of charge basis the defective material This warranty does not extend to products that have been repaired or altered by persons other than DATAQ Instru ments employees or products that have been subjected to misuse neglect improper installation or accident DATAQ Instruments shall have no liability for incidental or consequential damages of any kind arising out of the sale installation or use of its products Service Policy 1 All products returned to DATAQ Instruments for service regardless of warranty status must be on a freight pre paid basis 2 DATAQ Instruments will repair or replace any defective product within 5 days of its receipt 3 Forin warranty repairs DATAQ Instruments will return repaired items to the buyer freight prepaid Out of war ranty repairs will be returned with freight prepaid and added to the service invoice DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Table of Contents Warranty and Service Policy 45 ccadscscicdsesccoctsssonssesccvsctcsonssesocvissedensstevensdsesccontesesasseseesssesecs sesecsssedeosstess iii 1 Tntr dueton M
56. ou are not using a Thermocouple Input Module on that channel be sure the jumper is disabled removed or installed on only one pin because this will affect the input signal After the DI 8B modules and jumpers are installed reassemble the instrument making sure not to overtighten the two front screws Front of DI 718B ee ee eel ee ee sel ee e e O OOO OcHanneL 1 000 O 000 O cHanneL 2 000 O 000 O cHanneL 3 000 000 O cHanne 4 000 O 000 O cHanne 5 000 O 000 O 000 CHANNEL 6 O 000 O canner 7 OOO O 000 O cHanneL 8 000 Casing CJC Enable Jumpers Instrument Controls Indicators and Connections 23 Ale Circuit Board with DI 8B Backplane DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Enabling CJC in DI 718Bx Instruments If you are installing a Thermocouple Input Module you must enable the Cold Junction Compensation jumper Each channel has its own CJC enable jumper located towards the front of the instrument on the instrument circuit board see also Installing DI 8B modules in DI 718Bx Instruments on page 21 for disassembly 1 Unplug the device and make sure there is no power to the instrument 2 Unscrew the six screws on the top of the instrument and remove the top hatch cover to reveal the DI 8B back plane and the CJC Enable Jumpers CJC Enable Jumpers Circuit Board with DI 8B Backplane
57. r Power Oscillator Ordering Information MODEL BANDWIDTH INPUT RANGE EXCITATION OUTPUT RANGE DI 8B38 01 3kHz 10mV to 10mV 3 333V at 3m V V Sensitivity 5V to 5V DI 8B38 02 3kHz 30mV to 30mV 10 0V at 3m V V Sensitivity 5V to 5V DI 8B38 05 3kHz 20mV to 20mV 10 0V at 2mV V Sensitivity 5V to 5V DI 8B38 31 3Hz 10mV to 10mV 3 333V at 3m V V Sensitivity 5V to 5V DI 8B38 32 3Hz 30mV to 30mV 10 0V at 2mV V Sensitivity 5V to 45V DI 8B38 35 3Hz 20mV to 20mV 10 0V at 2mV V Sensitivity 5V to 45V Accessories 47 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI 8B40 41 Analog Voltage Input Modules 1kHz Bandwidth Each DI 8B40 and DI 8B41 module isolates filters and amplifies a voltage input signal and provides an analog volt age output Signal filtering is accomplished with a multiple pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 70dB of normal mode rejection at 60Hz One pole of this filter is on the field side of the isolation barrier for anti aliasing and the remaining poles are on the system side A special input circuit on the DI 8B40 and DI 8B41 modules provides protection against accidental connection of power line voltages up to 240 VAC Clamp Circuits on the I O and power terminals protect against harmful transients Isolation is provided by optical coupling to suppress transmission of common mode spikes or surges The module is po
58. ram are both accessed through the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager The Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager may be accessed through the Windows Program Manager Group as specified during installation default is Start gt Programs gt WiNDAQ gt Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager All available devices will automatically appear in the list box when you run the software For help with the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager access the Help Files using either the Help menu item or by pressing the Fl key to access context sensitive help Installation 17 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual 4 Instrument Controls Indicators and Connections Instrument Front Panel The Front panel of both DI 718B and DI 718Bx instruments provide screw terminal connection ports for analog input signal leads The DI 718B front panel also provides remote events and stop start remote recording control features via a built in remote control jack DI 718B Models The two 16 port screw terminals on the front of the instrument are used to interface analog input channels 1 through 8 Each channel has four terminals In In Ex and Ex for input signals and excitation if required Use the sticker located on the top of your instrument for quick reference to terminal access port designations oeecoocooosooo Ce sw a m m BIPATAQ INSTRUMENTS 06 00 0 0 0 10 oo OOO 060 66 0 610 o o nojo 6 0 06 0 o Ex Ex Ex4EXx Ex Ex Ex E
59. re Manager All Models 14 Activation of WinDaq High Speed Option oo eee sees enne nnne 16 Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager sees eee nennen eterne nennen 16 4 Instrument Controls Indicators and Connections cere reete ee eee eene eee rnnt ee eee eese eren a 19 Instrument Front Panel er aget m e emn eee e ibo eo 19 RIES e notte tt te tete ede edet tb e ed dug 19 Built In Remote Control Jack n tet ete det ran ee e 19 KIEREN e ET 20 Installing DESB Modules 3er 2 02 ete ei et ete ER rel 20 Installing DI 8B modules in DI 718B Instruments eese rennen 20 Installing DI 8B modules in DI 718Bx Instrument 21 Enabling CJC for Thermocouple Modules A 23 Enabling CJC in DI 718B Instruments eese nre rennen nennen 23 Enabling CJC in DI 718Bx Instruments eese eren nennen nennen enne nenne 24 Connecting Signals ck ern tte deeem bte Corti eue vele nee E 25 Table of Contents V DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Instrument Re r Panel cc e era ee tbe e ii 26 DI 715B R ar Panel eier ENEE PER Nes 26 Power Input Jack ac ace o p i t eter e EEN 26 Ground Eu eee cp Reden ee HB a inte ed edens 26 Intertace Dott EE 26 Control Button Stand alone models OnLy sse enne 26 Mode LED Indicatot inacabada its 26 Removable Storage MMC Slot Stand alone models only esses 27 DE71SBx Rear Panel node ettet e ale eae eles ege EE ehe 27 Grou
60. rm Browser for MMC All files recorded in Stand alone data logger operating mode data saved to MMC or SD wdc files must be reviewed in WINDAQ Waveform Browser for MMC Data files recorded using WINDAQ Acquisition software PC operation wdq files must be reviewed in the standard WINDAQ Waveform Browser Even if connected to a PC WINDAQ Waveform Browser cannot eavesdrop on the data being recorded to your memory card Recording must be stopped and the file must be closed to review the data DI 718B and DI 718Bx stand alone data loggers place 256 equally spaced event markers into all data files when recording to MMC or SD except when using Remote Controls This allows easier navigation through larger files Click on Event Markers in the View menu to access and jump to each of these event markers The Calculate command in the File menu is unavailable in WINDAQ Waveform Browser for MMC Use the Save As command in the File menu to save data to another format in order to perform Advanced CODAS calculations File gt Save As gt option 8 CALC is still available Converting data from a wdc format to a wdq format is also possible with File gt Save As Choose option 2 Binary with CODAS header and enter a file name with wdq as the extension For more information regarding the Save As function consult your WINDAQ Waveform Browser Help File A stand alone data file acquired with remote events or storage enabled displays an hour
61. s can be easily added to existing networks Its server functionality means that it does not require a dedicated network to operate efficiently Data is locally stored to MMC SD memory where it is avail able for upload using the Uploader software only on demand and as network bandwidth permits In this manner Stand alone instruments with Ethernet interfaces are fully compatible with the intrinsic non preemptive nature of Ethernet networks Stand alone data logger operation Use your Stand alone model as a stand alone data logger to record a WINDAQ compatible waveform file onto a Mul tiMedia Card MMC or Secure Digital Card SD After recording insert the memory card into your card reader to access the data file The data file can then be opened with WINDAQ Waveform Browser Software for MMC allowing analysis and review features See WinDaq Waveform Browser for MMC on page 37 for more information regard ing WINDAQ Waveform Browser for MMC software Data may be recorded using a circular FIFO memory configuration allowing you to record data nearly indefinitely or in a non circular configuration allowing you to stop recording when your memory card is full Select the desired memory configuration using the Stand alone Set Up software inside the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager Note SanDisk MMC SD memory cards have a lifetime expectancy of about 100 000 write actions Each time data wraps you will use one write action each singular data file use
62. s two write actions start and stop If used properly a memory card will last years See your memory card s specifications to determine lifetime expectancy The Stand alone Set Up Panel The Stand alone Set Up software installed with WINDAQ accessible in the WINDAQ program group through the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager allows you to customize each data recording session before taking the instru ment out into the field The default settings i e if you do not configure the instrument are 8 single ended channels enabled at 300Hz per channel sample rate The default configuration can be reset at any time on the instrument by holding the Control button in when applying power Context sensitive Help is provided within the configuration soft ware Press F1 to access Help topics related to the currently displayed feature You must run the software with the device properly installed and connected to your PC Operation To use your instrument as a stand alone data logger follow these steps 1 Configure the Instrument using the Set Up software or by re setting to the default 2 Connect signal leads 4 Instrument Controls Indicators and Connections on page 19 3 Apply Power to the instrument using the supplied Power Cable 4 Insert the MultiMedia Card MMC or Secure Digital Card SD into the Removable Storage Slot Operation 34 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual If the memory card has not been used with your instr
63. tion is available for use with magnetic pick up or contact closure type sensors The excitation is available on the EXC terminal with return on the terminal A special input circuit on the DI 8B45 modules provides protection against accidental connection of power line volt ages up to 240VAC Clamp circuits on the I O and power terminals protect against harmful transients Isolation is provided by optical coupling to suppress transmission of common mode spikes or surges The module is powered from 5VDC 5 Isolation Barrier 1 Excitation 6 Vour H 5 Surge 7 2 Suppression and Protection Backpanel Terminal Block Lao 1 CJC Enable Jumper Remains Installed for 8B45 1 1 N 2 1 7 Isolated NV Field Side 1 gt 5VDC 5 Power 2 N COM Ordering Information MODEL INPUT RANGE OUTPUT RANGE EXCITATION DI 8B45 01 0 to 500Hz 0 to 5V 5V at 8mA max DI 8B45 02 0 to 1kHz 0 to 5V 5V at 8mA max DI 8B45 03 0 to 2 5kHz 0 to 5V 5V at 8mA max DI 8B45 04 0 to 5kHz 0 to 5V 5V at 8mA max DI 8B45 05 0 to 10kHz 0 to 5V 5V at 8mA max DI 8B45 06 0 to 25kHz 0 to 5V 5V at 8mA max DI 8B45 07 0 to 50kHz 0 to 5V 5V at 8mA max DI 8B45 08 0 to 100kHz 0 to 5V 5V at 8mA max Accessories 50 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI 8B47 Linearized Thermocouple Input Modules Each DI 8B47 module isolates filters amplifies and lineariz
64. to 240VAC Clamp circuits on the I O and power terminals protect against harmful transients Isolation Barrier 6 peN m NC Surge H Suppression COM CJCn and 1 1 Jn 3 Protection i E 1 2 H vo Y lt Stimulus Current i i Computer Side 4 H Power 1 1 1 Backpanel MEME ZZ Su o Terminal Block NI Isolated Field Side O Remove for 3838 iiis gt cov Ordering Information MODEL INPUT RANGE OUTPUT RANGE ACCURACY DI 8B35 01 100 C to 100 C 148 F to 212 F OV to 5V 0 20 C DI 8B35 02 0 C to 100 C 32 F to 212 F OV to 5V 0 15 C DI 8B35 03 0 C to 200 C 32 F to 392 F OV to 5V 0 20 C DI 8B35 04 0 C to 600 C 32 F to 1112 F OV to 5V 0 45 C Includes conformity hysteresis and repeatability Accessories 45 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI 8B36 Potentiometer Input Modules Each DI 8B36 module isolates filters and amplifies a single channel of potentiometer input and provides an analog voltage output Excitation for the potentiometer is provided by using two matched current sources When using a 3 wire connection this method allows equal currents to flow through the sensor leads cancelling the effects of lead resistances The excitation currents are small 0 25mA which min
65. tware To begin displaying data on your monitor make sure all wires and cables are properly connected and start WINDAQ Acquisition by pressing the Start WINDAQ button in the Daag Instruments Hardware Manager see Dataq Instru ments Hardware Manager on page 16 After data is recorded use WINDAQ Waveform Browser to review your data Consult the context sensitive help files or your Fast Start WINDAQ Software Manual for directions on using the WINDAQ software package Note If your USB device experiences frequent lock ups connect the Ground Lug to your PC ground If the problem persists please contact Technical Support Enabling Disabling Digital Remote Control To use the Remote Control features in WINDAQ Acquisition Software with DI 718B instruments Channel 1 or Chan nel 9 must be enabled as the Digital Input channel For DI 718Bx instruments Channel 1 or Channel 17 must be enabled as the Digital Input channel Analog Input Channel Configuration Enabling and configuring channels with the DI 718B and DI 718Bx in WINDAQ Acquisition software is different than enabling channels with other instruments and is not covered in the Help Files Enabling Channels for DI 718B Instruments Use the Channel Selection grid to enable and configure channels Access the channel selection grid by selecting Channels in the Edit menu in the SET UP operating mode of WINDAQ software Each box in this grid represents an input channel An input channel is enabled
66. ument format the memory card before recording data See Formatting the Memory Card on page 28 or use the Format SD Card command in the DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager To Record Data to memory card Press and hold the Control Button until the LED light turns off release the Con trol button to initiate the recording session initialization could last up to 30 seconds depending on memory card used For Ethernet models you may also use the Start Recording to SD Memory command in the DATAQ Instru ments Hardware Manager This creates a new file numbered sequentially on the memory card See also Start Recording on page 28 To Stop Recording Data to memory card Press and hold the Control Button until the LED light turns off release the Control button to end the recording session and close the data file It could take up to 30 seconds to close the file depending on the memory card used For Ethernet models you may also use the Stop Recording to SD Mem ory command in the DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager This creates a new file numbered sequentially on the memory card See also Stop Recording on page 28 Access MMC SD data using the uploader software provided in installation Ethernet models or by removing the memory card and using a card reader Data files open in WINDAQ Waveform Browser for MMC see WinDaq Waveform Browser for MMC on page 37 Note To read the data files SDs MUST be locked before inserting into a card re
67. under the screw 2 Tighten the pressure flap by rotating the screw clockwise with a small screwdriver Make sure that the pressure flap tightens only against the signal wire and not the wire insulation Do not over tighten 3 Tug gently on the signal lead to ensure that it is firmly secured Loosen Tighten Screwdriver Screw Terminal Block 27 Signal Lead Pressure Flap When an input signal is connected and WINDAQ Acquisition software is run WINDAQ s real time display immedi ately reveals the input waveform on your computer s monitor Instrument Controls Indicators and Connections 25 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Instrument Rear Panel The rear panel of DI 718B instruments provide access to power and interface connections Ground and a mode LED The rear panel of stand alone data logger models also provide a removable flash memory slot and a control button DI 718B Rear Panel The Rear panel of your DI 718B Model can vary depending on your model Stand alone models add a removable storage slot the LED Mode table and a Control Button DI 718B Rear Panel PC Connected Models EE amp Power J Interface Modes Static Red N A Green Stby Orange 9 36 VDC oS elle Power Interface Control Mode Removable Storage A MMC Power Input Jack Power must be applied with the included power adapter or with an alternate appropriate source 9 36VDC 15 watts
68. ure is available If power is lost for any reason the data file will be closed and saved and a new data file will be started when power is restored Mode LED will flash red 1 Hz if that option is selected in the Hardware Manager Stand alone setup If the memory card is full the Mode LED will quickly flash orange and then green and will not record new data until reformatted Circular memory configuration may still be used if the memory card has not started to wrap the data i e as long as the card is not full and will only wrap data in the available space When recording at low sample rates be aware that the memory card must acquire 256 samples before it actually com mits them to memory For example if you are recording one channel at 1 sample per second and power down occurs Operation 36 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual unexpectedly you could lose up to 255 seconds 4 minutes and 15 seconds of data 255 samples Use the following formula to determine the maximum amount of data loss at power failure 255 Seconds of data that COULD be lost Throughput Rate Note Switching memory cards before power is restored is not suggested because the data logger will automatically attempt to close the file Leave the memory card in until power is restored then allow the instrument to close the data file After a new file has begun stop recording The memory card may now be removed and read for analysis W nDaa Wavefo
69. vice and make sure there is no power to the instrument 2 Remove the two screw terminal blocks on the front of the instrument Instrument Controls Indicators and Connections 20 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual 3 Remove the front panel and bezel by removing the two outside screws on the front of the instrument 4 Remove the Ground Lug located on the back of the instrument 5 Pull the circuit board apart from the casing to reveal the DI 8B backplane Set Screw Ground Lug Two Front Screws Circuit Board with DI 8B Backplane Front Panel and Bezel Two Removable Screw Terminals 6 Plug the DI 8B module firmly into one of the channel positions clearly labelled on the backplane and secure with the set screw DI 8B modules are installed on or removed from the socketed DI 8B backplane located on the circuit board and are secured with a non removable mounting screw Each channel position is labeled CH AN NEL 1 CHANNEL 2 etc on the socketed backplane The DI 8B modules can be mixed or matched in any combination suitable for the application and are identical in pinout and size so it doesn t matter which module gets plugged into which channel position 7 Using an erasable pencil write the module number of each DI 8B module installed on the sticker located on the top of the instrument to indicate which module is installed at each channel position 718B Screw Terminal Access In
70. wered from 5VDC 5 Isolation Barrier 1 Surge OUT Q Suppression Y and ZOS COM Protection V V Computer Side Power Backpanel Terminal Block EET N Isolated V Field Side Power i 1 CJC Enable Jumper Remains Installed for 8840 41 5VDC 48 v Ordering Information MODEL INPUT RANGE OUTPUT RANGE DI 8B40 01 10mV to 10mV 5V to 45V DI 8B40 02 50mV to 50mV 5V to 5V DI 8B40 03 100mV to 100mV 5V to 5V DI 8B41 01 IV to 1V 5V to 5V DI 8B41 02 5V to 5V 5V to 5V DI 8B41 03 10V to 10V 5V to 5V DI 8B41 07 20V to 20V 5V to 5V DI 8B41 09 40V to 40V 5V to 5V DI 8B41 12 60V to 60V 5V to 5V Accessories DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual DI 8B42 2 Wire Transmitter Interface Modules Each DI 8B42 module provides power to a current transmitter then isolates filters and amplifies the resulting pro cess current input signal and provides an analog voltage output Current to voltage conversion is accomplished internal to the module to ensure high accuracy Signal filtering is accomplished with a three pole filter optimized for time and frequency response which provides 60dB per decade of normal mode rejection above 100Hz One pole of this filter is on the field side of the isolation barrier for anti aliasing and the other two are on the system side A special input circuit on the DI 8B42 mo
71. y DI 8B module on a channel by channel basis Note Not all DI 8B amplifier modules support excitation but all support channel inputs DI 718B 0 25 FSR 1800 S s averaging mode DI 718Bx 05 FSR 50uV 8B module CJC error test condi tions 1 channel 100 S s averaging mode 1 part in 8 192 1 2 4 8 software selectable per channel 1 5 C plus 8B Module spec measured at 25 C with no air circulation and Low Current Module configuration only Successive Approximation 14 bit 2 LSB 69 4us PC connected 4 800 Hz Stand alone 14 400 Hz assumes SD memory latencies of 80ms or less PC connected 0 0034 Hz Stand alone 0 0017 Hz DI 718B 9 entries DI 718Bx 18 entries 2kb DI 718B 2 Inputs Remote Storage and Remote Event DI 718Bx 8 bi directional including Remote Storage Event Min required 1 2V Max allowed 0 0 8V Specifications 3 DI 718B and DI 718Bx Series Hardware Manual Calibration Calibration Cycle Ethernet Interface Type Connector Protocol Server Type One year optional USB to Ethernet converter available part number 101014 EA 10 100Base T RJ 45 TCP IP DHCP USB Interface DI 718B Models only Connector Protocol USB USB 2 0 Removable Memory Stand alone Models only Type Capacity Real Time Clock Type Resolution Accuracy Secure Digital SD 16MB to 2GB Date hour minute second 1 second 20 ppm Controls

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