Measurement Computing USB-3101FS - Manual (Page 5)

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Table of Contents
Preface
About this User's Guide ....................................................................................................................... 6
What you will learn from this user's guide ......................................................................................................... 6
Conventions in this user's guide ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Where to find more information ......................................................................................................................... 6
Safety guidelines ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 1
Introducing the USB-3101FS................................................................................................................ 8
Overview: USB-3101FS features ....................................................................................................................... 8
USB-3101FS block diagram .............................................................................................................................. 8
Software features ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 2
Installing the USB-3101FS .................................................................................................................... 9
What comes with your USB-3101FS shipment? ................................................................................................ 9
Hardware .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Additional documentation ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Optional accessories ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Unpacking the USB-3101FS .............................................................................................................................. 9
Installing the software ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Installing the hardware ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Calibrating the USB-3101FS ............................................................................................................................ 10
Chapter 3
Functional Details ............................................................................................................................... 11
Components ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Screw terminals................................................................................................................................................................11
Analog outputs (AO 0 to AO 3) .......................................................................................................................................12
USB connector .................................................................................................................................................................12
LED .................................................................................................................................................................................12
Strain relief slot for USB cable ........................................................................................................................................12
High-voltage applications ................................................................................................................................. 12
Connecting a load ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Analog output circuitry ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 4
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Analog output ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Accuracy ..........................................................................................................................................................................15
Power ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Bus interface ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Environmental .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Safety voltages .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Mechanical ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
Screw terminal connector ................................................................................................................................. 16
Accessory products ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................................................. 17