ECONseries

Low Cost USB Data Acquisition
Modules
Overview
The ECONseries is a flexible yet economical series ofmultifunction DAQ modules. You choose the number ofanalog I/O and digital I/O channels, the resolution youneed, and the signal range of your application.

Key Features• Ultimate flexibility with up to 24 analog inputs,

The ECONseries provides
economical, multifunction dataacquisition instruments for the USB
bus. Simply install the software,connect your module to any USB port,and measure.

2 analog outputs, 28 digital I/O, and one 32-bit
counter timer• 10-, 12-, or 16-bit resolution• Independent subsystem operation at sample rates
up to 750 kS/s per channel• Simultaneous analog inputs on the DT9816 modules• Signal range of ±10 V on both the analog input andanalog output• Generate sine, rectangle, triangle, or DC waveforms
with the analog outputs• Three versions of digital I/O modules: isolated, nonisolated, and high current drive• Monitor and control up to 28 digital I/O lines• Perform event counting, frequency measurement,edge-to-edge measurement, and rate generation• Shielded, rugged enclosure for noise immunity, withbuilt-in screw terminals• Easy signal connections on the DT9812-10V-OEM
with two 20-pin connectors for all I/O signals• All modules run off USB power supply, no external
power supply needed• Includes free QuickDAQ software to get up andrunning quickly (does not support DIO)

ModuleAnalogInputs

Resolution

DT98108 SE

DT9812-10V

8 SE

DT9812A
DT9813-10V
DT9813A
DT9814-10V
DT9816
DT9816-A

Supported Operating Systems• Windows® 10/8/7/Vista®/XP 32/64-bit
Analog Inputs
The DT9810 provides 10-bit resolution, while the DT9812,
DT9813, and DT9814 modules provide 12-bit resolution.
For maximum resolution, the DT9816 modules provide
16-bit resolution.
The DT9810 and DT9812 modules provide eight singleended (SE) analog input channels. The DT9813 modules
provide 16 single-ended analog inputs. The DT9814
modules provide 24 single-ended analog input channels.
The modules can acquire data from a single analog input
channel or from a group of analog input channels.

I/O Range

Analog Input
Sample Rate

AnalogOutputs

10-bit0 V to 2.44 V

25 kS/s aggregate—12-bit±10 V, ±5 V, ±2.5 V, ±1.25 V

50 kS/s aggregate

28 SE

12-bit±10 V, ±5 V, ±2.5 V, ±1.25 V

100 kS/s aggregate

216 SE

12-bit±10 V, ±5 V, ±2.5 V, ±1.25 V

50 kS/s aggregate

216 SE

12-bit±10 V, ±5 V, ±2.5 V, ±1.25 V

100 kS/s aggregate

24 SE

12-bit±10 V, ±5 V, ±2.5 V, ±1.25 V

50 kS/s aggregate

6 SE

16-bit±10 V or ±5 V

6 SE

16-bit±10 V or ±5 V

DT9816-S

6 SE

16-bit±10 V or ±5 V

DT9817-H———

DT9817-R———

Analog Output
Update Rate

Digital I/OCounter/Timer—

20 I/O

1

50 kS/s

8 in/8 out

175 kS/s

8 in/8 out

150 kS/s

4 in/4 out

1

275 kS/s

4 in/4 out

1

250 kS/s—

1

50 kS/s per ch——

8 in/8 out

1

150 kS/s per ch——

8 in/8 out

1

750 kS/s per ch——

8 in/8 out

1

—

—

—

28 I/Ohigh drive

1

—

—

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8 in/8 out

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DT9812PowerSupply+2.5 V Reference
8-Channel Multiplexer
A/D Ch7From USB
Port+5 V

32-BitCounter/Timer

C/T Out 0
C/T Gate 0
C/T In 0

A/D Ch6A/D Clock

A/D Ch5External Clock
External Trigger

A/D Ch412-Bit A/DConverter

A/D Ch3

DOUT7A/D Ch2

DOUT0Digital
I/O

A/D Ch1

DIN7A/D Ch0
ESD Protected to 4000 V

DAC 1
DAC 0

DIN012-Bit D/AConverter

ESD Protected to 4000 V

USB 2.0 or 1.1
Port

Block Diagram of the DT9812-10V, DT9812-10V-OEM, and DT9812A Modules.

DT9812-10V

DT9812-10V-OEM

All DT9812 versions provide 8 analog inputs with 12-bit resolution, 2 analog outputs, 16 digital I/O, and 1 counter/timer.
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DT9816
PowerSupply+2.5 V
Reference+5 V

From USB
PortA/D Ch5A/D Ch4Analog
InputsA/D Ch3A/D Ch2A/D Ch1A/D Ch0

External
Clock

A/D Clock

External
Trigger

A/D Trigger

1616-Bit
Counter/Timer

16

C/T Out 0
C/T Gate 0
C/T In 01616

Digital
Out16

DOUT7
DOUT016DigitalIn

ESD Buffered to 4000 V

DIN7DIN0

ESD Buffered to 4000 V

USB 2.0
Port

Input FIFO

(DT9816-S only)

Block Diagram of the DT9816 Series Modules.

DT9816

The DT9816 provides 6 simultaneous analog inputs with 16-bit resolution, 16 digital I/O, and 1 counter/timer.
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Connect to a host computer using the standard USB 1.1
or 2.0 plug-in connector on the ECONseries module. TheUSB connector provides power to the module, eliminating
the need for an external power supply, while providing
complete enumeration for all data flow.

Connect sensors directly to the screw terminal of themodule. Screw terminals can accept AWG 26 to AWG 16 size
wire.

Easy to Connect

Shielded, ruggedenclosure provides
noise immunity

Standard USB Connector

LED indicator
provides USB
statusBuilt-in signal I/Oscrew terminalconnectors

All ECONseries modules provide easy signal and USB connections in a shielded, rugged enclosure.
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ECONseries Design Advantages
Prevents Measurement Errors

Operates Reliably
Electro-Static Discharge ESD
protection up to 8000 V

4000 V Touch and 8000 V
Gap ESD Protection

The ECONseries provides 10 MΩ of input impedance forvirtually error-free analog input measurements.

The ECONseries provides 4000 V touch and 8000 V gap
ESD protection circuitry for superior noise immunity.

Performs Simultaneous Operations

All I/O functions of the ECONseries are independent and are
performed simultaneously.
Detects Edges for Pulse Width, Frequency, and Period
Measurements
Prevents Measurement Errors
Built-in Waveform Generator for generating sine, ramp, triangle,
square wave, and DC signals.

The DT9812-10V, DT9813-10V, and the DT9814-10V
modules provide 2 waveform DACs for generating sine,
ramp, triangle, square wave, and DC signals.

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Programmable edges allow you to use the counter/timerof an ECONseries module to measure the pulse width,frequency, and period of a signal.

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DT9816 Design Advantages
Six Simultaneously Sampled Analog Inputs
Ext Trig

Accurate Measurements Designed In
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A/D Ch 0

T/H

16-BitA/D

A/D Ch 1

T/H

16-Bit
A/DA/D Ch 2

T/H

16-Bit
A/DA/D Ch 3

T/H

16-Bit
A/DA/D Ch 4

T/H

16-Bit
A/DA/D Ch 5

T/H

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Data Stream

The DT9816 modules feature six, independent, successiveapproximation A/D converters with track-and-holdcircuitry. Each converter uses a common clock and trigger
for simultaneous sampling of all six analog input signals.
The throughput rate varies depending on the model youchoose.

The A/D design of the DT9816 modules feature built-inaccuracy. A maximum aperture delay of 35 ns (the timethat it takes the A/D to switch from track to hold mode)
is well matched at 5 ns across all six track-and-holdcircuits, virtually eliminating the channel-to-channel skew
that is associated with multiplexed inputs. A maximum
aperture uncertainty of 1 ns (the jitter or variance inaperture delay), virtually eliminates phase noise in yourdata.

Key Features of the DT9816• High-Speed Simultaneous Acquisition — Acquire
all six analog input channels simultaneously atup to 50 kS/s per channel (DT9816), 150 kS/s
per channel (DT9816-A), or 750 kS/s per channel(DT9816-S).
• Input -3 dB bandwidth is 4 MHz typical(DT9816, DT9816-A), 40 MHz typical (DT9816-S)• High-Resolution Data — 16-bit resolution for
precision measurements.
• Two Bipolar Input Ranges — Input range of ±10
V and ±5 V signal for maximum flexibility.
• Digital I/O Functions — 8 digital inputs and8 digital outputs for controlling external
equipment.
• Multifunction Counter/Timer — One 16-bit
counter/timer for event counting, frequency
measurement, and continuous pulse output
operations.
This graph shows the outstanding quality of theDT9816-A for all error sources – effective number of bits
greater than 13.1 from all sources. Note the absence ofharmonic content and digital switching noise across thefull spectrum.

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DT9810 modules feature a full-scale input signal range of
0 to 2.44 V. If you need a full-scale input signal range of±10 V, the DT9812, DT9813, DT9814, and DT9816 modules
are available. The DT9816 modules also feature a fullscale input signal range of ± 5 V.

The DT9812, DT9813, DT9814, and DT9816 Series modules
support the following trigger sources:

The DT9812, DT9813, and DT9814 modules provide
programmable gains of 1, 2, 4, and 8; and the DT9816
modules provide gains of 1 and 2.

Analog Outputs• Software trigger• External digital (TTL) trigger
DT9812, DT9813, and DT9814 Series modules provide two
12-bit analog output channels (DACs). The modules canoutput data from a single analog output channel or fromboth analog output channels.

Effective Input Range
ModuleGain

Bipolar Input Range

DT9812-10V
DT9812A
DT9813-10VDT9813A
DT9814-10V

1±10 V2±5 V

4±2.5 V8±1.25 V

DT9816
DT9816-A
DT9816-S

1±10 V

2±5 V

The DT9812-10V, DT9812-10V-OEM, DT9812A,
DT9813‑10V, DT9813A and DT9814-10V modules provide
a fixed output range of ±10 V.

Output Trigger
A trigger is an event that occurs based on a specified setof conditions. The DT9812, DT9813, and DT9814 Seriesmodules support a software trigger for starting analog
output operations. Using a software trigger, the modulestarts outputting data when it receives a softwarecommand.

Throughput
Before selecting a module, consider the pros and consof the analog input architecture and what kind ofthroughput you need.

Waveform Generation

Modules with multiplexed inputs, such as the DT9810,
DT9812, DT9813, and DT9814 modules provide only
one A/D converter that is shared by the inputs. A
multiplexer selects or switches the channel to acquire,
which introduces a settling time and phase shift between
channels. In a multiplexed architecture, the total oraggregate throughput is the maximum rate of thesample clock. The DT9810 provides an aggregate sample
rate of up 25 kS/s, while the DT9812-10V, DT9813‑10V,and DT9814-10V provide an aggregate sample rate of up
to 50 kS/s, and the DT9812A and DT9813A provide anaggregate throughput of up to 100 kS/s. The per channel
rate is determined by dividing the maximum sample rateby the number of inputs sampled. For example, if you areacquiring 8 inputs on a DT9812-10V, the per channel rate
is 6.25 kS/s.

Generate sine, rectangle, triangle, or DC waveforms fromone or both analog output channels. You can select thefrequency, amplitude, duty, and offset cycle of the signal.
For the DT9812-10V, DT9812-10V-OEM, DT9813-10V,
DT9814-10V, the output frequency ranges between 30 Hz
and 50 kHz. For the DT9812A and DT9813A, the output
frequency ranges between 30 Hz and 75 kHz.

Digital I/O Lines
The DT9812 Series modules provide 8 dedicated digital
input lines and 8 dedicated digital output lines. TheDT9813 Series modules provide 4 dedicated digital input
lines and 4 dedicated digital output lines. The DT9814
Series modules do not support digital I/O operations. The
DT9812-10V, DT9816, DT9816-A, and DT9816-S modules
feature 8 digital input lines and 8 digital output lines. The
DT9813-10V provides 4 digital input lines, and 4 digitaloutput lines.

In contrast, modules that provide separate A/D
converters per channel, such as the DT9816, DT9816-A,
and DT9816-S, eliminate the phase shift between signals,
allowing you to correlate simultaneous measurements ofmultiple inputs. The per channel sample rate, in this case,is the maximum rate of the sample clock (50 kS/s for theDT9816, 150 kS/s for the DT9816-A, and 750 kS/s for theDT9816-S). The aggregate total throughput is the numberof channels times the per channel throughput.

The DT9810 module provides 20 programmable digital
I/O lines. If you need more digital I/O lines and do notneed analog I/O functionality, select the DT9817-H
module, which provides 28 programmable digital I/Olines. The DT9810 can source 4.5 mA and sink 10 mA. The
DT9817-H provides high-drive capability, and can source
15 mA and sink 64 mA.

Input Triggers
A trigger is an event that occurs based on a specified setof conditions. Acquisition starts when the module detects
the initial trigger event and stops when the buffers
on the queue have been filled or when you stop theoperation.

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The DT9817-R can switch up to 30 V at 400 mA. It
features 8 dedicated digital input lines and 8 dedicateddigital output lines. This module includes channel-tochannel isolation of up to 500 V (250 V between digital
input channels that are paired in an opto-isolator).
The DT9817-H and DT9817-R are ideal for solid state ormechanical relays.

Multifunction Counter/Timers
The DT9816 modules support one 16-bit counter/timer
channel. All other modules feature one 32-bit counter/timer (16 bits in rate generation mode). The counter
accepts a counter/timer clock input signal (pulse inputsignal) and gate input signal, and outputs a pulse signal(clock output signal). You can perform event counting,frequency measurement, edge-to-edge measurement(not supported by DT9816 modules), and rate generation(continuous pulse output) operations using this counter/timer.
You can synchronize the analog I/O operations of multiple
modules by connecting them together.

Synchronizing Multiple Modules
You can synchronize the analog input operations ofmultiple DT9812, DT9813, DT9814, and DT9816 Series
modules by connecting the output of the counter/timer
from one module to the clock input of the next module
as shown in the diagram on the right.

Easy Signal Connections
Built-in screw terminals on the module allow easy anddirect signal connections. No extra accessories arerequired. Simply wire your signals to the module andyou’re all set. For OEM users, the board-only versions ofthe DT9812-10V-OEM provides two, 20-pin connectors toaccommodate all I/O signals.

Cross-Series Compatibility
Virtually all Data Translation data acquisition modules
are compatible with the DT-Open Layers® software
standard. This means any application developed with
one of Data Translation’s software products can easily beupgrade to a new Data Translation module with little tono reprogramming needed.

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QuickDAQ ships free-of-charge and allows you to get up and running quickly.

• FFT Analysis Option (License Required)

QuickDAQ

oo Includes all the features of the QuickDAQ Base

QuickDAQ allows you to acquire and display from all
Data Translation USB and Ethernet data acquisition
devices that support analog input streaming. Combine
QuickDAQ with Data Translation hardware to acquiredata, record data to disk, display the results in both aplot and digital display, and read a recorded data file.
Be productive right out of the box with this powerfuldata logging software. Data can be exported to otherapplications like Microsoft Excel® and The Mathworks
MATLAB® for more advanced analysis. Two additional
options can be purchased to add FFT analysis capabilities
to the base package.

Packageoo Perform single-channel FFT operations including:◊ Auto Spectrum◊ Spectrum◊ Power Spectral Density
oo Configure and view dynamic performancestatistics
oo Supports Hanning, Hamming, Bartlett, Blackman,

Blackman Harris, and Flat Top response windows• Advanced FFT Analysis Option (License Required)oo Includes all the features of the QuickDAQ Base

Package and FFT Analysis Package
oo Perform 2-channel FFT operations including:◊ FRF◊ Cross-Spectrum◊ Cross Power Spectral Density◊ Coherence◊ Coherent Output Poweroo Supports real, imaginary, and Nyquist display

Key Features• QuickDAQ Base Package (Free)
oo Ready-to-measure application software
oo Configure, acquire, log, display, and analyze yourdata
oo Customize many aspects of the acquisition,

display, and recording functions to suit yourneeds

functionsoo Additional FFT analysis functions supported:

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Other Software Options

Ordering Summary

There are many software choices available for application development,from ready-to-measure applications to programming environments.
The following software is available for use with an ECONseries module andis provided on the Data Acquisition Omni CD:• ECONseries Device Driver –The device driver allows you to use anECONseries module with any of the supported software packages orutilities.
• ECONseries Calibration Utility – This utility allows you to calibratefeatures of an ECONseries module.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 theDT‑Open 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 of DTOpen Layers compliant USB and PCI devices.

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10MODULES• DT9810• DT9812-10V• DT9812-10V-OEM• DT9812A• DT9813 -10 V• DT9813A• DT9814-10V• DT9816• DT9816-A• DT9816-S• DT9817-H• DT9817-R
ACCESSORIES• DIN Rail Kit
FREE SOFTWARE• QuickDAQ• DAQ Adaptor for MATLAB — Access theanalysis and visualization tools of MATLAB®.
• LV-Link — Access the power of Data
Translation boards through LabVIEW™.
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