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1.2.2 1.2.2 Power Power
The UDAS unit normally uses power from the host computer via the USB cable. Power can also be
obtained from an external power supply that is available (See Appendix B, Accessories). When the
UDAS unit is connected to a power source, the computer controls the power. The unit does not
have a power switch. There is an LED labeled PWR located on the front panel that indicates
power to the unit, regardless of its source.
The USB specification imposes strict requirements on power usage. If an external power supply is
used, up to 200 mA at +5 VDC is available to external termination circuits (available at pin-26
and pin-48 of the unit’s 50-pin I/O connector).
See section 1.3, Software Support and Accessories or Appendix B, Accessories for the part numbers
of the available Power Adapters. If the power is supplied from the PC through the USB port, care
must be taken to limit the load from the external termination panel to less than 20 mA.
1.3 1.3 Software Support and Accessories Software Support and Accessories
1.3.1 1.3.1 Software Support Software Support
Diagnostic Diagnostic
UDAS SYSCHECK
UDAS SYSCHECK software for Windows is an easy-to-use system assurance and diagnostic
utility package. UDAS SYSCHECK is a useful tool for quickly verifying the hardware is
functioning properly. This program also performs basic data acquisition tasks. UDAS
SYSCHECK is provided on the UDAS-1001E Data Acquisition System CD, or is available to
download, free of charge, from Intelligent Instrumentation’s Web site (www.instrument.com).
Development Development
Visual Designer Application Generator
Visual Designer is a powerful, easy-to-use application generator that supports all of Intelligent
Instrumentation’s data acquisition hardware and is available from Intelligent Instrumentation.
Use Visual Designer to develop custom Windows applications for collecting remote data using a
graphical block diagram development environment.
To create custom applications in a fraction of the time it takes when using a programming
language, Visual Designer is able to combine built-in professional screen displays and user
interface elements with powerful data acquisition and processing blocks.