Measurement-computing WaveBook rev.4.0 User Manual

© 1999, 2000, 2001 by IOtech, Inc. Revised per EO# 2127R1 June 2001 Printed in the United States of AmericaWaveBook User's ManualHigh-

1-2 Unpacking05-15-01WaveBook User’s Manual

WaveBook User’s Manual 05-22-01An Introduction to WaveBook 2-1An Introduction to WaveBook

2-2 An Introduction to WaveBook 05-22-01WaveBook User’s ManualHow do the different WaveBook models compare with each other?The

WaveBook User’s Manual 05-22-01An Introduction to WaveBook 2-3What are WBKs?You can use v

2-4 An Introduction to WaveBook 05-22-01WaveBook User’s ManualWBK16Strain-Gage Module8 channels via Standard Female DB9WBK16 i

WaveBook User’s Manual 05-22-01An Introduction to WaveBook 2-5How do WaveBooks and WBKs i

2-6 An Introduction to WaveBook 05-22-01WaveBook User’s ManualHow are WaveBook systems powered?Input voltage to the WaveBook a

WaveBook User’s Manual 05-22-01An Introduction to WaveBook 2-7WaveBook Specifications – P

2-8 An Introduction to WaveBook 05-22-01WaveBook User’s ManualWaveBook/512 and WaveBook/512H – Specifications*WaveBook/512 and

WaveBook User’s Manual 05-22-01An Introduction to WaveBook 2-9Wavebook/516 and WBK10A Spe

2-10 An Introduction to WaveBook 05-22-01WaveBook User’s ManualPGA FilterFilter Type: 20KHz low pass, Butterworth, 5-pole fil

WaveBook User’s Manual 05-22-01An Introduction to WaveBook 2-11SequencerOperation: Progr

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WaveBook User’s Manual05-15-01System Setup and Power Options 3-1System Setup and Power Options 3Introduction …… 3-1Connecting a WaveBook to a PC ……

3-2 System Setup and Power Options05-15-01WaveBook User’s ManualConnecting the Communication CableWaveBook communicates with a notebook or desktop

WaveBook User’s Manual05-15-01System Setup and Power Options 3-3The WBK Card connects to headers J10 and J11 in the base unit. The base unit can be

3-4 System Setup and Power Options05-15-01WaveBook User’s ManualAdding WBK ModulesModule OptionsSeveral WBK module options are currently available

WaveBook User’s Manual05-15-01System Setup and Power Options 3-5 Connectors and CablesTo attach a module, connections must be made for power, expan

3-6 System Setup and Power Options05-15-01WaveBook User’s ManualCA-115 Power Cables. CA-115 cables are 6 inches long and have two 5-pin male DINc

WaveBook User’s Manual05-15-01System Setup and Power Options 3-7Example of a WaveBook System Daisy-ChainUnit* Channel #WaveBook 0 (dig I/O)WaveBook

Warranty InformationYour IOtech warranty is as stated on the product warranty card. You may contact IOtech by phone,fax machine, or e-mail in regard

3-8 System Setup and Power Options05-15-01WaveBook User’s ManualStacking ModulesUsing Splice Plates to Stack a WaveBook and two WBK Modules (the h

WaveBook User’s Manual05-15-01System Setup and Power Options 3-9Connecting the System to PowerCalculating the System Power Requirement&$87,21An

3-10 System Setup and Power Options05-15-01WaveBook User’s ManualWaveBook Product Current Requirements (in Amps)Products andProduct CombinationsDB

WaveBook User’s Manual05-15-01System Setup and Power Options 3-11Battery options include the DBK30A, DBK34A, and other 10 to 30 VDC sources, such a

3-12 System Setup and Power Options05-15-01WaveBook User’s ManualReference Note:Although the preceding three examples make use of one or more TR-4

WaveBook User’s Manual05-15-01System Setup and Power Options 3-13Power SuppliesThe power supplies that can be used with WaveBook setups are listed

3-14 System Setup and Power Options05-15-01WaveBook User’s Manual14 VDC Mode (default)This mode provides 14 VDC for 3.4 A-hr. The typical battery

WaveBook User’s Manual05-15-01System Setup and Power Options 3-154. Change the selection, if required. If you do not need 28 V, SW2 should be in th

3-16 System Setup and Power Options05-15-01WaveBook User’s ManualThree LEDs on the DBK30A provide status information on the charging process or th

WaveBook User’s Manual05-15-01System Setup and Power Options 3-17DBK34A Vehicle UPS/Battery ModuleDBK34A is similar to DBK34 in appearance and ope

Your WaveBook order was carefully inspected prior to shipment. When you receive yoursystem, carefully unpack all items from the shipping carton and c

3-18 System Setup and Power Options05-15-01WaveBook User’s ManualDBK34A Block DiagramHardware SetupConfiguration for 12 Volt (Default) or 24 Volt

WaveBook User’s Manual05-15-01System Setup and Power Options 3-19Power Out. The pinout at the right applies to thetwo POWER OUT DIN5 connectors. Th

3-20 System Setup and Power Options05-15-01WaveBook User’s ManualFuse ReplacementDBK34A contains four MINI ATO fuses that can be replaced by the u

WaveBook User’s Manual05-15-01System Setup and Power Options 3-21Installing SoftwareWaveBook software includes WaveView, a Windows-based data acqui

3-22 System Setup and Power Options05-15-01WaveBook User’s Manual• Add Device: The Add Device button isused to add a device configurationwhenever

WaveBook User’s Manual05-15-01System Setup and Power Options 3-23• Device Name: The Device Name field is displayedwith the default device name. As

3-24 System Setup and Power Options05-15-01WaveBook User’s ManualPerformance Tests. These types of tests are intendedto check various WaveBook fun

WaveBook User’s Manual 06-08-01WaveBook Operation Reference 4-1WaveBook Operation Refere

4-2 WaveBook Operation Reference 06-08-01WaveBook User’s ManualWaveBook/512 and WaveBook/512H, Basic Operat

WaveBook User’s Manual 06-08-01WaveBook Operation Reference 4-3For every sample, the DSP

WaveBook User’s Manual 06-21-01iAbout This ManualThis user’s manual consists of several chapters and “document modules.” The modules are like chapte

4-4 WaveBook Operation Reference 06-08-01WaveBook User’s ManualWaveBook/516, Basic OperationWaveBook/516 Bl

WaveBook User’s Manual 06-08-01WaveBook Operation Reference 4-5WaveBook includes low-lat

4-6 WaveBook Operation Reference 06-08-01WaveBook User’s ManualAnalog Signal & Ground ConnectionsChanne

WaveBook User’s Manual 06-08-01WaveBook Operation Reference 4-7Digital I/O ConnectionsDi

4-8 WaveBook Operation Reference 06-08-01WaveBook User’s ManualDigital I/O Connections for WaveBook/516 (1

WaveBook User’s Manual 06-08-01WaveBook Operation Reference 4-9TriggersExternal signals

4-10 WaveBook Operation Reference 06-08-01WaveBook User’s Manual• Without SSH, the trigger threshold is set

WaveBook User’s Manual 06-08-01WaveBook Operation Reference 4-11Multi-Channel Trigger Ty

4-12 WaveBook Operation Reference 06-08-01WaveBook User’s ManualBelow-Level TriggerFalling slopeInstantaneo

WaveBook User’s Manual 06-08-01WaveBook Operation Reference 4-13Falling-Edge TriggerFall

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4-14 WaveBook Operation Reference 06-08-01WaveBook User’s ManualThe time needed to complete the final pre-t

WaveBook User’s Manual 06-08-01WaveBook Operation Reference 4-15The red horizontal line

4-16 WaveBook Operation Reference 06-08-01WaveBook User’s ManualNote: The Clock Divider can be set to aval

WaveBook User’s Manual 06-08-01WaveBook Operation Reference 4-17Selecting a Channel’s Ra

4-18 WaveBook Operation Reference 06-08-01WaveBook User’s ManualEngineering Units Conversion Using mx + bMo

WaveBook User’s Manual 06-08-01Software, An Introduction 5-1Software, An Introduction 5Th

5-2 Software, An Introduction 06-08-01WaveBook User’s ManualIcon-Based Software (DASYLab®

WaveBook User’s Manual05-22-01Troubleshooting 6-1Troubleshooting and Customer Support 6Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Handling Notice…… 6-1Produc

6-2 Troubleshooting 05-22-01 WaveBook User’s ManualReadMe Files and the Install CD-ROMThe Install CD-ROM includes ReadMe Files. These files often

WaveBook User’s Manual05-22-01Troubleshooting 6-332-Bit WaveView Issues• The 32-bit version of WaveView uses a default scheme whereby buffer allo

WaveBook User’s Manual 06-21-01iiiTable of ContentsChapter 1 – Unpacking and Inspecting Your WaveBook PackageChapter 2 – An Introduction to WaveBook

6-4 Troubleshooting05-22-01WaveBook User’s ManualParallel Port Setup (general)If WaveBook fails to communicate or has problems transferring data th

WaveBook User’s Manual05-22-01Troubleshooting 6-513. If one or more resource conflicts remain, the conflicting device(s) must either be removed o

6-6 Troubleshooting05-22-01WaveBook User’s ManualWindowsNT UsersAfter completing the test hardware function within the daqconfig control panel appl

WaveBook User’s Manual05-22-01Troubleshooting 6-7Frequently Asked Questions(1) Topic: Environmental FactorsQuestion: What Environments are Wave

6-8 Troubleshooting05-22-01WaveBook User’s Manual(4) Topic: WBK20 - PCMCIA/EPP Interface CardQuestion: How do I configure the WBK20 in Windows

WaveBook User’s Manual05-22-01Troubleshooting 6-9Question: I realize that the WBK20A and WBK21 are interface options. Will they improve my speed

6-10 Troubleshooting05-22-01WaveBook User’s Manual(8) Topic: Computers for Data AcquisitionQuestion: What type of computer do you recommend for

WaveBook User’s Manual05-22-01Troubleshooting 6-11Customer SupportIf you want to Expand or Enhance Your WaveBook System . . . You can visit our i

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WaveBook User’s Manual 05-22-01Glossary 1GlossaryAcquisitionA collection of sc

iv06-21-01WaveBook User’s ManualWBK Document ModulesWBK10, WBK10H, and WBK10A Expansion ModulesWBK11 Simultaneous Sample and Hold CardWBK12, WBK12A, W

2 Glossary 05-22-01WaveBook User’s ManualDetection SignalIn relation to WBK17, a detection signal is one of 8 outputs of th

WaveBook User’s Manual 05-22-01Glossary 3Mapped ChannelIn relation to the WBK1

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WaveBook User’s Manual 05-15-01Unpacking 1-1Unpacking and Inspecting your WaveBook Package 1WaveBook, Basic PackageThe basic WaveBook