DT9853 & DT9854

Low Cost, Isolated, Streaming
USB Analog Output Modules with
Continuous Output Up to 8 kS/s
Overview
The DT9853 and DT9854 modules are low-cost, isolated
analog output and digital I/O modules for the USB
bus. They provide 4 or 8 glitchless analog outputs at
16‑bit resolution in a compact enclosure. These low-cost
modules are ideal for applications requiring stable andaccurate output signals. Both modules provide an output
range of ±10 V or 0 V to 10 V.

Key Features• 4 or 8 glitchless analog output channels with 16-bitresolution – ideal for process control, control loop,
and test applications• Waveform streaming – 1 channel at 8 kS/s,• 8 channels at 1 kS/s/ch• 8 dedicated digital input lines and 8 dedicateddigital output lines• Interrupt on change support on up to 7 digital input
to monitor and control critical signals• Output ranges of 0 V-10 V and ±10 V for maximum
flexibility• Scalable design – easily connect multiple modules
together for high channel count apps
• ±300 V galvanic isolation to protect your computerand maintain signal integrity• Compact, rugged enclosure; runs off USB power

The DT9853/54 provides waveform streaming at up to 8 kS/s
on one channel, ideal for process control, control loop, andtest applications.

Supported Operating Systems• Windows® 10/8/7/Vista® 32/64-bit

Exploded View
Stainless Steel Fiber,
Electrically Conductive,
EMI/RFI/ESD Protected,
CE-Compliant Enclosure

DT9853/DT9854 Series Module

Maintains signal integrity

The DT9853/54 modules are encased in a rugged enclosure to ensure CE-compliance and maintain signal integrity.

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For high-channel count, industrial control applications, use multiple DT9853/54 modules to control analog output signals andmultiple DT9817-R modules to control relays.

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Streaming Analog Outputs

Trigger Sources

Both the DT9853 and DT9854 produce waveformstreaming outputs. Depending on the number ofchannels used, the throughput varies according to thefollowing table:

The DT9853 and DT9854 provide a bidirectional
DAC_Sync signal that allows simultaneous update ofsingle values on the analog output channels.

# of Enabled Channels

The DT9853 and DT9854 modules support 16 digital I/Olines. These lines are divided into two ports of eight. Theuser can specify the digital I/O line to read or write. Two
operating modes are supported for the digital I/O lines:• Single-value digital I/O operation• Continuous digital input operation

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Digital I/O Lines

Maximum Sample Rate
8.0 kS/s/ch

2

4.0 kS/s/ch

32.667 kS/s/ch

4

2.0 kS/s/ch

5

1.6 kS/s/ch

61.333 kS/s/ch

7

1.143 kS/s/ch

8

1.0 kS/s/chInterrupts
The DT9853 and DT9854 modules can generate aninterrupt when a digital input line changes state. Thisfeature is useful for monitoring critical signals or when
the user wants to signal the host computer to transfer
data to or from the module.

A unique feature of this series provides double-bufferingof the digital data on each analog output channel toprevent spurious outputs.

Counter/Timer Features

Analog Output Operation Modes

The DT9853 and DT9854 modules provide one 32-bit
counter/timer that accepts a counter input signal witha frequency of 1 MHz. The module counts the numberof rising edges that occur on the counter input signal. A
maximum of 4,294,967,296 events can be counted before
the counter rolls over to 0 and starts counting again.

DT9853 and DT9854 modules provide multiple operation
modes to match different application needs.
The user can perform the following analog output
operations with any of the modules:• Continuous output on one or multiple channels• Single-value on one analog output channel• Simultaneous single-value operations on multiple
analog output channels of a single module• Simultaneous single-value operations on multiplemodules

Cross-Series Compatibility
Virtually all Data Translation’s modules are compatible
with the DT-Open Layers® Class Library. This meansthat if your application was developed with one ofData Translation’s software products, you can easily
upgrade to a new Data Translation module. Little or noprogramming is needed.

Updating All Analog Output Channels of One
Module Simultaneously
All the analog output channels of one module canbe updated simultaneously with a single value by
performing a single value operation and using either asoftware or external trigger. The user specifies the value
to write to the analog output channels. When softwareor external trigger occurs, the module simultaneously
updates all the analog output channels with the specifiedvalues.

Updating All Analog Output Channels ofMultiple Modules Simultaneously
The user can simultaneously update all the analog
output channels of multiple modules by connecting
them together through their DAC_Sync pins, performing
a single values operation, and configuring their trigger
sources appropriately.

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Software Options

Ordering Summary

The following software is available for use with the DT9853/54 modules andis provided with Data Acquisition Omni software:• DT9853/54 Device Driver – The device driver allows you to use theDT9853/54 modules with any of the supported software packages orutilities.
• DT9853/54 Calibration Utility – This utility allows you to calibratefeatures of the DT9853/54 modules.
• DT-Open Layers® for .NET Class Library – Use this class library if you
want to use Visual C#® or Visual Basic® for .NET to develop application
software using Visual Studio® 2003-2012; the class library complies
with the DT-Open Layers standard.
• Quick DataAcq application – The Quick DataAcq application provides
a quick way to get up and running. Using this application, verify key
features of the module, display data on the screen, and save data todisk.
• DataAcq SDK – Use the DataAcq SDK to use Visual Studio 6.0 andMicrosoft® C or C++ to develop application software using Windows
10/8/7/Vista/XP 32/64-bit; the DataAcq SDK complies with the DTOpen Layers standard.
• DAQ Adaptor for MATLAB – Data Translation’s DAQ Adaptor provides
an interface between the MATLAB® Data Acquisition (DAQ) toolbox
from The MathWorks™ and Data Translation’s DT-Open Layers
architecture.
• LV-Link – Data Translation’s LV-Link is a library of VIs that enable
LabVIEW™ programmers to access the data acquisition features ofDT-Open Layers‑compliant USB and PCI devices.

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4HARDWARE• DT9853 – 4-channel USB analog output
module• DT9854 – 8-channel USB analog output
moduleFREE SOFTWARE• Quick DataAcq• DAQ Adaptor for MATLAB — Access theanalyzation and visualization tools ofMATLAB®.
• LV-Link — Access the power of DataTranslation boards through LabVIEW™.
OPTIONAL SOFTWARE• DASYLab

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