Eagle Tree Systems AD-02 Folheto

 

Thank you for your purchase!   This instruction manual will guide you through the installation and operation of your Dual A/D Expander V2.   Please 
read the entire manual carefully before proceeding.    If, after you read the manual, you have further questions or problems, see the Support page on 

http://www.eagletreesystems.com

 for additional information, or email us at support@eagletreesystems.com. 

 

The A/D Expander is compatible with Eagle Tree Systems Flight Data Recorder  Pro and V2, Car Data Recorders and Boat Data Recorders with 
FIRMWARE version 4.XX or higher.   This can be checked by choosing “Tools, Firmware Control” in the application, with the Recorder 
connected to USB.    If you have firmware that is 3.XX or below, email 

support@eagletreesystems.com

 for hardware upgrade information.   

 
To use the A/D Expander, you need to download Windows Application Software version 4.44 or higher from the Support page of our website.  To 
check your app version, choose “Help, About.”   After installing the correct version of the application, please update the Recorder firmware by 
connecting the Recorder to USB, and choosing “Tools, Firmware Control” in the application, and clicking the “Update Firmware” button. 
 
If you have purchased a Secondary or Tertiary Dual A/D Expander, allowing up to 6 channels of A/D to be used simultaneously, please refer to 
the Secondary Expander instructions for additional information, after reading the instructions below. 
 

 

Your package should include the following:  The Dual A/D Expander, and a printed version of this manual.   Please check the support page of our website for updates to 
this manual which may have been made after it was printed. 

The A/D Expander measures two channels of analog input, ranging from 0-4V.     The input can exceed 4V (up to 6V maximum), but values over 4V will read as 
maximum.      The maximum resolution is 15 bit. 

 
The 4 wire connector attached to the A/D Expander plugs into either the G-Force or EGT (“Thermo”) port of your Data Recorder as shown in Figure 1.   Make sure that 
you connect it in the correct location on the recorder, and with the correct polarity!    NOTE: If you are already using both EGT and G-Force expanders, email us at 

support@eagletreesystems.com

 for more info. 

We offer fee based customization to our Windows software for calibrating the data from the 
Expander, for  your specific application.    Email 

support@eagletreesystems.com

 for details. 

 

 
There are two 3 pin input leads (with Futaba style female connectors) attached to the expander.   
With each of these, the connections are as follows: 
 
Red - 4V regulated output (maximum around 50 mA, overload protected) 
Black – Ground 
White – Analog In, 0-4V (don’t exceed 6V) 

 
First, make sure you have Data Recorder Application version 4.44 or greater, as described above.  
 
To set up the Dual A/D Expander, simply click “Tools, Configure Secondary Expanders” and click “Dual A/D Expander, ID 1 (or Dual A/D Expander with No ID)” in 
one of the 4 Expander Windows.  Then, click OK.    
 
If you have purchased a Secondary A/D Expander, see the additional instructions that should have been included with your Secondary Expander.