DGH D2100 Sensor to Computer Interface Voltage Input Module

The D2100 voltage input module is part of the DGH’s D2000 sensor to computer interface data acquisition module family. This input module is an enhanced version of the D1100 module with added programmable functions. Similar to D1100 module, the D2100 converts voltage input signal from a choice of six different voltage ranges (±10mV, ±100mV, ±1V, ±5V, ±10V and ±100V,) and continuously converts the data using the ASCII protocol to give digital output at the rate of 8 conversions per second, storing the latest data in the buffer. The data can be retrieved by sending an ASCII command from the host computer. The D2100 voltage input module also contains one digital input/60Hz events counter and two open-collector digital outputs (or HI/LO alarms) which may be controlled by the host computer and used to control, for example, solid-state relays. For extra security, it utilises a non-volatile EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) to store all user-selectable settings and the programmable functions, meaning the values are maintained in the event of power loss. The D2100 comes pre-set with default values of 300 baud, one start bit, eight data bits, one stop bit, no parity and any address recognized, but these values can be easily changed by the user. The modules are designed to be compatible with all popular computers utilising RS-232C or RS-485 ports and no software is necessary to start using them, although the utility software is provided. The D2100 can be mounted on a DIN-rail if required (MK-1 mounting kit required) and can be combined with other D1000/D2000 modules to provide complete customised data acquisition system for given application.

• Analog-to-digital voltage input module
• Additional programmable features – built-in commands to create custom input-to-output (nonlinear) transfer functions, with ACSII output scaled to desired engineering units and straight-line segment approximation of up to 24 segments
• Choice of RS-232 or RS-485 output
• Choice of 6 different ranges: ±10mV, ±100mV, ±1V, ±5V, ±10V and ±100V
• Communicates using ASCII protocol
• User-selectable features include analog input range, baud rate, parity type and others
• Accuracy: +/-0.02% of full scale
• Resolution: 0.01% of full scale
• Span temperature coefficient: ±50ppm/°C maximum
• Input burnout protection to 250 Vac
• Input impedance: ≤±1V input =100MΩ minimum and ≥±5V input =1MΩ minimum
• 1 Digital input/Event counter, 2 Digital outputs
• Power requirements: Serial = 0.75W
• Temperature range -25°C to +70°C

The applications for the D2100 data acquisition modules include:

• Process monitoring and control
• Remote data logging to any host computer
• Product testing
• Direct connection to modems