USB-47188-Channel Thermocouple Input ModuleUser Manual

USB-4718 User Manual 4Figure 1.1: Installation Flow Chart

5 Chapter 1 1.4 Software OverviewAdvantech offers a rich set of DLL drivers, third-party driver support and application software to help fully explo

USB-4718 User Manual 61.5 Device Driver Programming RoadmapThis section will provide a roadmap to demonstrate how to build an appli-cation from scrat

7 Chapter 1 1.5.2 Programming with Device Drivers Function LibraryAdvantech Device Drivers offer a rich function library that can be utilized in vari

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2CHAPTER 2InstallationThis chapter has a package item check-list, proper instructions about unpack-ing and step-by-step procedures for both driver and

USB-4718 User Manual 10Chapter 2 Installation2.1 UnpackingAfter receiving your USB-4718 package, please inspect its contents first. The package shou

11 Chapter 2 2.2 Driver InstallationWe recommend you install the software driver before you install the USB-4718 module into your system, since this

USB-4718 User Manual 12Step4: Select the specific device and then just follow the installation instructions step by step to complete your device drive

13 Chapter 2 Figure 2.2: Device Manager ScreenYou can check the Device Properties to see if your device is running under "Full Speed" mode

USB-4718 User Manual iiCopyrightThe documentation and the software included with this product are copy-righted 2005 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights

USB-4718 User Manual 14Figure 2.3: USB-4718 Device SpeedAfter your module is properly installed with your system, you can now configure your device us

15 Chapter 2 2.4.1 Setting Up the DeviceStep 1: To complete the device setup and configuration procedures, you must first install the device along wi

USB-4718 User Manual 16"Restore" will reset device configurations to the factory settings. Figure 2.5: The Device Setting Dialog Box1

17 Chapter 2 4.AI Channel setting: Set the thermocouple type/ analog input range for each AI channel.5.Sample Rate adjustment: Drag the slide bar to

USB-4718 User Manual 182.5 Device TestingFollowing the Setup and Configuration procedures to the last step described in the previous section, you can

19 Chapter 2 Figure 2.6: Analog Input Tab/Device Test Dialog2.5.2 Testing Analog Output FunctionUnsupported on this module.Figure 2.7: Analog Output

USB-4718 User Manual 202.5.3 Testing Digital Input FunctionClick the Digital Input tab to show the Digital Input test panel as seen below. By the colo

21 Chapter 2 2.5.5 Testing Counter FunctionUnsupported on this module.Figure 2.10: Counter Tab Testing UnsupportedOnly after your module device is pr

USB-4718 User Manual 22Figure 2.11: Unplug or Eject Hardware DialogStep3: Select “Advantech USB4718 Device” and press “Stop” Button.Figure 2.12: Stop

2CHAPTER 3Signal ConnectionsThis chapter provides useful informa-tion on how to connect input and output signals to the USB-4718 via the I/O connector

iiiProduct Warranty (2 years)Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod-ucts will be free from defects in materials and

USB-4718 User Manual 24Chapter 3 Signal Connections3.1 OverviewMaintaining good signal connections is one of the most important factors in ensuring

25 Chapter 3 Figure 3.1: I/O Connector Pin Assignment

USB-4718 User Manual 263.2.2 I/O Connector Signal Description3.2.3 LED Indicator Status DescriptionThe USB Module is equipped with a LED indicator to

27 Chapter 3 3.2.4 3.2.4 Jumper Setting DescriptionJP1~JP8: Input Mode Setting for Analog Input ChannelsThe analog input mode of every AI channel on

USB-4718 User Manual 28JP13: Watchdog Timer SettingThe watchdog timer supervisory function will automatically reset USB-4718 in the event of system fa

29 Chapter 3 3.3 Analog Input ConnectionsThe differential input channels operate with two signal wires for each channel, and the voltage difference

USB-4718 User Manual 30Figure 3.3: Digital Input Channel Connections3.5 Isolated Digital Output ConnectionsUSB-4718 has 8 isolated digital output cha

31 Chapter 3 Figure 3.4: Isolated Digital Input Channel Connections3.6 Field Wiring Considerations• When you use USB-4718 to acquire data from outs

USB-4718 User Manual 32• If you have to place your signal cable parallel to a power line that has a high voltage or high current running through it,

2 APPENDIXASpecifications

USB-4718 User Manual ivCEThis product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We re

USB-4718 User’s Manual 34Appendix A SpecificationsA.1 Analog InputA.2 Accuracy for Thermocouple:NOTE: Due to the location of the CJC sensor, the me

35 Chapter A A.3 Isolated Digital InputA.4 Isolated Digital OutputTable A.3: Isolated Digital InputChannels 8Interrupt Inputs N/AOptical Isolation

USB-4718 User’s Manual 36A.5 GeneralTable A.5: GeneralI/O Connector TypeRemovable 10-pin screw terminal x 4Dimensions (LxWxH)132 x 80 x 32 mm (5.2&q

2 APPENDIX BFunction Block

USB-4718 User Manual 38Appendix B Function Block

2 APPENDIX CFirmware Download Utility

USB-4718 User Manual 40Appendix C Firmware Download UtilityThe firmware download utility can help you update your device’s firmware to the newest ver

41 Appendix C Step1 - Select Device: Launch the firmware download utility and press “Select…” button to choice the target device. You can check the w

USB-4718 User Manual 42Step3 - Download Firmware: Press “Download” to start downloading the firmware to your target device. Then press “OK”, unplug yo

AppendixDAnalog Input Calibration

v Table of ContentsContentsChapter 1 Introduction ... 21.1 Features ...

USB-4718 User’s Manual 44Appendix D Analog Input CalibrationThe following steps will guide you through the USB-4718 analog input channel software cal

45 Chapter D Figure D.1: USB-4718 Device Setting windowStep 2: Select “0~0.015V” voltage input range (or any) and connect the 0V voltage source to AI

USB-4718 User’s Manual 46Figure D.2: USB-4718 Calibration WizardFigure D.3: Zero range calibration completeStep 3: Please start the full range calibra

47 Chapter D Figure D.4: Full range calibrationFigure D.5: Calibration CompleteStep 4: Please repeat the procedures above to complete the other inpu

USB-4718 User’s Manual 48D.2 Current Input CalibrationYou need to calibrate only one channel (AI0). The other channels of USB-4718 will be calibrated

USB-4718 User Manual viFigure 3.1:I/O Connector Pin Assignment ... 233.2.2 I/O Connector Signal Description ...

2CHAPTER 1IntroductionThis chapter will provide information on the features of the DAS module, a quick start guide for installation, and some brief in

USB-4718 User Manual 2Chapter 1 IntroductionUSB-4718 offers 8 thermocouple inputs with 16-bit resolution, up to 0.1% input range accuracy, or 4~20 mA

3 Chapter 1 1.3 Installation GuideBefore you install your USB-4718 module, please make sure you have the following necessary components:• USB-4718