Measurement Computing DataShuttle - Manual (Page 5)

Table of Contents
1 - Introduction & Installation of the
DataShuttle
Introduction …… 1-1
General Information …… 1-1
Development System …… 1-1
Expandability …… 1-1
Ranges/ Units of Measure …… 1-1
Data Presentation …… 1-2
Dynamic Resolution …… 1-2
Features and Configurations …… 1-3
For More Information …… 1-4
System Requirements …… 1-4
Hardware …… 1-4
Software Environment …… 1-4
Package Contents …… 1-4
DataShuttle Model Variations …… 1-4
DataShuttle-GP …… 1-4
DataShuttle-RTD …… 1-5
DataShuttle-TC …… 1-6
DataShuttle-5B …… 1-6
Installing Your DataShuttle …… 1-7
Physical Installation …… 1-8
To Install a DataShuttle …… 1-8
Single Unit Installation …… 1-8
Multiple Unit Installation …… 1-8
Printer Installation …… 1-9
Keyboard Adapter Installation …… 1-9
Next Steps …… 1-9
2 - DataShuttle - Technical Notes
Block Diagram …… 2-1
EDITCAL …… 2-2
Auxiliary Components …… 2-3
Starting EDITCAL …… 2-3
Analog Components …… 2-3
Instructions for Installing Components …… 2-3
Power Supplies …… 2-4
Examples …… 2-5
Example 1: Current Sense Resistor …… 2-5
Example 2: 3-Wire RTD Components …… 2-5
Example 3: Ground loops …… 2-6
Wiring Analog Outputs on the
DataShuttle …… 2-6
Current Outputs …… 2-7
Digital Components …… 2-8
Installing Digital Modules …… 2-8
Installing Pull-up Resistors …… 2-8
Installing Current Limiting Resistors …… 2-9
Counter/Timer …… 2-9
Counter/Timers lines available on the
DataShuttle …… 2-9
Troubleshooting: Installation …… 2-9
If You Need Customer Support …… 2-10
Troubleshooting: Operation …… 2-11
Hints …… 2-11
Operating Qs and As …… 2-11
Before Calling Customer Support …… 2-12
Product Specifications …… 2-13
Accuracy DataShuttle-16 Accuracy &
Resolution- …… 2-13
DataShuttle- 16 Thermocouple
Accuracy …… 2-13
Cold Junction Temperature Differential …… 2-14
DataShuttle-16 RTD Accuracy …… 2-14
Input Impedance …… 2-15
Noise Rejection …… 2-15
DataShuttle Noise Rejection …… 2-15
Common Mode Range …… 2-15
Input Protection …… 2-15
Resolution/Scan Rate …… 2-15
DataShuttle-16 Resolution And
Scan Rate …… 2-15
Analog Input …… 2-16
For the Analog Input Terminals on the
DataShuttle …… 2-16
Digital Input/Output …… 2-16
For the Digital Input/Output Termination on the
DataShuttle …… 2-16
Counter/Timer …… 2-16
Analog Output …… 2-16
DataShuttle-AO Resolution And
Accuracy …… 2-16
General Information …… 2-17
General Specifications of the
DataShuttle …… 2-17
General Specifications of the DS-5B
Models …… 2-17
3 - Introduction to the DynaRes
General Information …… 3-1
Development System …… 3-1
Expandability …… 3-1
Ranges/Units of Measure …… 3-1
Data Presentation …… 3-2
Dynamic Resolution …… 3-2
Features and Configurations …… 3-3
For More Information …… 3-3
DynaRes System Requirements …… 3-4
Hardware …… 3-4
Software Environment …… 3-4