Measurement-computing WavePort rev.3.0 User Manual

© 2000 by IOtech, Inc.September 2000Printed in the United States of AmericaWavePort User's ManualHigh-Speed Portable Data Acquisition Systemsthe

1-2 Unpacking09-29-00WavePort User’s Manual

7-26 DIAdem – The PC Workshop 04-19-00DIAdem® Saving and Opening Data SetsData in the Data area is only present during program runtime. It is dele

DIAdem® 04-19-00DIAdem VIEW: Viewing, Measuring & Editing Data 7-27DIAdem VIEW: Viewing, Measuring & Ed

7-28 DIAdem VIEW: Viewing, Measuring & Editing Data 04-19-00DIAdem® Viewing Data as GraphsLoad data in DIAdem®-DATAThe data f

DIAdem® 04-19-00DIAdem VIEW: Viewing, Measuring & Editing Data 7-29Using the Graphics Cursor in DIAdem ViewA

7-30 DIAdem VIEW: Viewing, Measuring & Editing Data 04-19-00DIAdem® Graph Legend:Displaying the Axis-Oriented DisplayThe lege

DIAdem® 04-19-00DIAdem VIEW: Viewing, Measuring & Editing Data 7-31Global Coordinate Display:Displaying Curs

7-32 DIAdem VIEW: Viewing, Measuring & Editing Data 04-19-00DIAdem® In a case of several graphs withdifferent value ranges, a

DIAdem® 04-19-00DIAdem VIEW: Viewing, Measuring & Editing Data 7-33Using Zoom, Scrolling and Screen Partitio

7-34 DIAdem VIEW: Viewing, Measuring & Editing Data 04-19-00DIAdem® Scrolling Through Graph SegmentsWhile the zoom feature al

DIAdem® 04-19-00DIAdem VIEW: Viewing, Measuring & Editing Data 7-35Screen Partition:Re-arranging Axis System

WavePort User’s Manual 09-29-00An Introduction to WavePort 2-1An Introduction to WavePorts 2What are WavePorts?...2-1What Types of

7-36 DIAdem VIEW: Viewing, Measuring & Editing Data 04-19-00DIAdem®

WavePort User’s Manual09-29-00Troubleshooting 8-1Troubleshooting 8Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Handling Notice …… 8-1ReadMe Files and the Insta

8-2 Troubleshooting09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualDriver SupportThe daqX API can be used with WaveBook [WavePort], DaqBook, DaqBoard, Daq PC Card an

WavePort User’s Manual09-29-00Troubleshooting 8-3Windows NT V3.51For Windows NT applications, it is important to note that WaveView can only be r

8-4 Troubleshooting09-29-00WavePort User’s Manual11. The "Conflicting device list" section should contain the message "No conflicts

WavePort User’s Manual09-29-00Troubleshooting 8-5Customer AssistanceTo report problems and receive support, call or e-mail the manufacturer’s App

8-6 Troubleshooting09-29-00WavePort User’s Manual

WavePort User’s Manual 05-26-00Maintenance, Service, and Part Replacement 9-1Maintenance, Service, and Part Replacement 9General Mai

9-2 Maintenance, Service, and Part Replacement 05-26-00WavePort User’s ManualFan Filter: Cleaning and ReplacementT

WavePort User’s Manual 05-26-00Maintenance, Service, and Part Replacement 9-3What Type of Environment is WavePort Intended for?WaveP

2-2 An Introduction to WavePort09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualPower-Related ItemsWhat Types of I/O Signals Apply ?The following pages contain descri

9-4 Maintenance, Service, and Part Replacement 05-26-00WavePort User’s ManualShould I Calibrate the WavePort?No.Wav

WavePort User’s Manual 05-26-00Maintenance, Service, and Part Replacement 9-5WARNINGWARNINGWARNINGWARNINGThe Notebook Power receptac

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WavePort User’s Manual09-2900Specifications 10-1WavePort/PE and WavePort/V Specifications 10WavePort/PE Specifications …… 10-1WavePort/V Specifi

WavePort/PE Specifications10-2 Specifications09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualAccelerometer Inputs: Module 1, Channels 1-1 through 1-8; Module

WavePort/PE SpecificationsWavePort User’s Manual09-29-00Specifications 10-3SequencerOperation: Programmable for channel, gain, and for unipolar/bip

WavePort User’s Manual09-2900Specifications 10-4WavePort/V SpecificationsIOtech Option Function Internal/ExternalWBK11A 8-Channel Simultaneous Samp

WavePort/V SpecificationsWavePort User’s Manual09-29-00Specifications 10-5System Performance: one year, 18-28°C unless otherwise notedDifferential

WavePort/V Specifications10-6 Specifications09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualExternal ClockConnector: Available on DB25 digital inputInput Signal R

WavePort/V SpecificationsWavePort User’s Manual09-29-00Specifications 10-7Optional AccessoriesSoftware:DasyLabHardware:WBK30 Memory options (consult

WavePort User’s Manual 09-29-00An Introduction to WavePort 2-3WavePort/PE16WavePort/PE16 can measure up to eight channels of voltages

WavePort/V Specifications10-8 Specifications09-29-00WavePort User’s Manual

Appendix A, Using Accelerometers 04-06-00A-1Appendix A – Using Accelerometers AOverviewA low-impedance piezoelectric accelerometer consists of a piez

A-204-06-00Using AccelerometersTransverse SensitivityAn accelerometer is designed to have one major axis of sensitivity, usually perpendicular to the

Appendix A, Using Accelerometers 04-06-00A-3Power Supply EffectsThe nominal power supply voltage recommended by most manufacturers is 15 to 24 V. Un

A-404-06-00Using AccelerometersCable DrivingOperation over long cables is a concern with all types of sensors. Concerns involve cost, frequencyrespon

Appendix B, WBK20A Option, Setup Notes 04-13-00Appendix B – WBK20A PCMCIA Option, Setup Notes BInstead of using

B-2 04-13-00Appendix B, WBK20A Option, Setup Notes

WavePort User’s Manual 04-28-00Glossary xiGlossaryAcquisitionA collection of scans acquired at a specified rate as controlled by the sequencer.A

xii Glossary04-28-00WavePort User’s ManualDifferential modeThe differential mode measures a voltage between 2 signal lines for a single channel. (

WavePort User’s Manual 04-28-00Glossary xiiiSingle-ended modeMeasurement of a voltage between a signal line and some reference that may be share

2-4 An Introduction to WavePort09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualWavePort/PE8WavePort/PE8 can measure up to eight channels of voltages within ±10V; and

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WavePort User’s Manual 09-29-00An Introduction to WavePort 2-5WavePort/V8WavePort/V8 can measure up to eight channels of voltages wit

2-6 An Introduction to WavePort09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualWavePort/V16WavePort/V16 can measure up to sixteen channels of voltages within ±10V.Th

WavePort User’s Manual 09-29-00An Introduction to WavePort 2-7WavePort/V24WavePort/V24 can measure up to 24 channels of voltages with

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WavePort User’s Manual 06-14-00System Setup 3-1System Setup31. Choosing a Notebook PC …… 3-12. Attaching the Notebook to WavePort …… 3-13. Con

3-2 System Setup06-14-00WavePort User’s ManualUse the following technique to ensure proper alignment of the strips.(1) Make two mounting strips t

WavePort User’s Manual 06-14-00System Setup 3-3(5) Push firmly down on the Notebook to ensure theadhesive makes good contact. The Notebook should

3-4 System Setup06-14-00WavePort User’s Manual3. Connecting the Communication Cable and Notebook Power CableWavePort’s communication line connect

WavePort User’s Manual 06-14-00System Setup 3-54. Connecting the WavePort to PowerWARNINGWARNINGWARNINGWARNINGThe Notebook Power receptacle is “L

3-6 System Setup06-14-00WavePort User’s ManualInstall software according to the followingprocedure.1. Close all other programs. Insert CD-ROM and

WavePort User’s Manual 06-14-00System Setup 3-7A Guide to Using the Daq Configuration AppletThe Daq Configuration applet, designed for 32-bit Wind

3-8 System Setup06-14-00WavePort User’s ManualSelect Device Type Dialog BoxThis dialog box opens when the Add Devicebutton of the Device Inventory

WavePort User’s Manual 06-14-00System Setup 3-9Test Hardware Dialog BoxBefore testing WaveBook, make sure the device has been properly installed a

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WavePort User’s Manual 09-29-00Hardware and Operation Reference 4-1Hardware and Operation Reference 4WavePort/PE Devices …… 4-1Ove

03-10-00Warranty InformationYour IOtech warranty is as stated on the product warranty card. You may contact IOtech by phone,fax machine, or e-mail in

4-2 Hardware and Operation Reference 09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualWavePort/PE DevicesOverviewThe following bl

WavePort User’s Manual 09-29-00Hardware and Operation Reference 4-3Basic OperationWavePort/PE units integrate WaveBook/516 archite

4-4 Hardware and Operation Reference 09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualExcitation SourceA built-in, programmable e

WavePort User’s Manual 09-29-00Hardware and Operation Reference 4-5Signal Aspects, WavePort/PE16WavePort/PE16 can measure up to e

4-6 Hardware and Operation Reference 09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualWavePort/PE8WavePort/PE8 can measure up to

WavePort User’s Manual 09-29-00Hardware and Operation Reference 4-7WavePort/V DevicesOverviewThe following block diagram serves to

4-8 Hardware and Operation Reference 09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualBasic OperationWavePort/V units integrate W

WavePort User’s Manual 09-29-00Hardware and Operation Reference 4-9Signal Aspects, WavePort/VWavePort/V24 can measure up to 24 cha

4-10 Hardware and Operation Reference 09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualGround ConnectionsChannel Analog Input, Wa

WavePort User’s Manual 09-29-00Hardware and Operation Reference 4-11Connecting to CHASSIS (Ground)WavePort includes a CHASSIS grou

4-12 Hardware and Operation Reference 09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualProgrammable FeaturesChannels can be confi

WavePort User’s Manual 09-29-00Hardware and Operation Reference 4-13TriggersThis section discusses the following topics:• Pulse Tr

4-14 Hardware and Operation Reference 09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualDigital-Pattern TriggerThis type of trigge

WavePort User’s Manual 09-29-00Hardware and Operation Reference 4-15External Clock and Counter-TimerWavePort is capable of receivi

4-16 Hardware and Operation Reference 09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualPower AspectsWavePort’s Power-Related Aspe

WavePort User’s Manual 09-29-00Hardware and Operation Reference 4-17WavePort’s self-contained power module can power the unit in p

4-18 Hardware and Operation Reference 09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualAs indicated by the following block diagra

WavePort User’s Manual 09-29-00Hardware and Operation Reference 4-19ChargingIn general, lead-acid batteries [and comparable gel-pa

4-20 Hardware and Operation Reference 09-29-00WavePort User’s Manual5. Position a new 2 Amp, Type T, 250V fuse

WavePort User’s Manual 09-29-00Hardware and Operation Reference 4-21WBK12A and WBK13A - Programmable Low-Pass Filter CardsThe WBK1

WavePort User’s Manual09-29-00iManual LayoutThis manual pertains to setup and operation of a WavePort data acquisition system.The material is organize

4-22 Hardware and Operation Reference 09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualWavePort’s FanWavePort components are air-

WavePort User’s Manual 04-19-00Software, An Introduction 5-1Software, An Introduction 5This section provides a brief summary of so

5-2 Software, An Introduction04-19-00WavePort User’s ManualDaqX, Language Drivers for ProgrammersNo programming knowledge is required for using Wav

WavePort User’s Manual09-29-00WaveView 6-1WaveView 6Software Setup Notice for WavePort… 6-1Introduction…… 6-2Software Startup & Sample Acquisit

6-2 WaveView09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualIntroductionWaveView is a graphical Windows-based program for use in WaveBook applications. The program a

WavePort User’s Manual09-29-00WaveView 6-3• If the above fail, a dialog box appears, providing you with certain options. These are:Retry, Select

6-4 WaveView09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualDevices PropertiesAfter you have selected the device parameters, click Close.WaveView attempts to find th

WavePort User’s Manual09-29-00WaveView 6-5(2) Double-click in a channel’s On/Off cell to toggle to “On.” Note that the on/off status will changewi

6-6 WaveView09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualCollect DataThe following text describes how to collect data for a sample acquisition.To read data from t

WavePort User’s Manual09-29-00WaveView 6-7Store Data [and View File Data], OptionData to be viewed with the post acquisition data viewer must be in

ii WavePort User’s ManualTable of Contents1 – Unpacking and Inspecting your WavePort Package ….. 1-12 – An Introduction to WavePortWhat is WavePort?..

6-8 WaveView09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualFileNewSets all parameters to their default startup settings.OpenLoads a saved configuration.SaveSaves th

WavePort User’s Manual09-29-00WaveView 6-9SystemSelect DeviceBrings up a dialog box that lets you select a WaveBook device. It also provides access

6-10 WaveView09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualInput Channel ConfigurationChannel Configuration SpreadsheetThe spreadsheet allows the analog input chan

WavePort User’s Manual09-29-00WaveView 6-11• Label. This column contains a descriptive name for the input channel. By default, it contains a labe

6-12 WaveView09-29-00WavePort User’s Manual• Source Level (WBK14, WBK16). This column allows you to apply or remove the source level for theselect

WavePort User’s Manual09-29-00WaveView 6-13Acquisition ConfigurationGeneral InformationYou can access the Acquisition Configuration dialog box from

6-14 WaveView09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualTrigger TypesThe Trigger selection pull-down list allows you to selectthe triggering method to start the

WavePort User’s Manual09-29-00WaveView 6-15◊ Above Thresh. A trigger channel is valid whenever the signal level is above the trigger level and sta

6-16 WaveView09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualDigital-Pattern TriggerIn addition to digital trigger, the WavePort series supports a digital-pattern tr

WavePort User’s Manual09-29-00WaveView 6-17Pulse TriggerPulse Trigger allows the use of a high-bandwidth input for triggering, and the correlation

WavePort User’s Manual09-29-00iiiAcquisition Configuration…… 6-13General Information ….. 6-13Trigger Types ….. 6-14External Clock and Counter-Timer ……

6-18 WaveView09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualWaveView Scope WindowScope mode is a WaveView utility that can display data acquisition waveforms in rea

WavePort User’s Manual09-29-00WaveView 6-19Menu Items & Toolbar ButtonsYou can control the acquisition process and the Scope display from the m

6-20 WaveView09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualScope DisplayThe following figure identifies features of the WaveView Scope display.Scope Mode Indicator

WavePort User’s Manual09-29-00WaveView 6-21WaveView Direct-To-Disk Window54321WaveView Direct-to-Disk WindowItem Description1Arm2 Trigger3 Stop Acq

6-22 WaveView09-29-00WavePort User’s ManualData Conversion Options – Opens a dialog that allows you to set the data file conversion options thatWav

DIAdem®09-00DIAdem Quick Start Guide 7-1DIAdem® 7DIAdem® is owned and registered by GfS Systemtechnik GmbH & Co.KG.Preface …… 7-2DIAdem Quic

7-2 DIAdem Quick Start Guide 09-00DIAdem®PrefaceDevices and Interfaces of DIAdem - the PC WorkshopDIAdem - the PC workshop, provides solutions for

DIAdem®09-00DIAdem Quick Start Guide 7-3DIAdem Quick Start Reference Note:DIAdem’s Help Menu, represented by a question mark (?) in the tool

7-4 DIAdem Quick Start Guide 09-00DIAdem®4. Select Options and Click <Finish>.Just before the setup is complete, you will see the followi

DIAdem®09-00DIAdem Quick Start Guide 7-5After the data conversion completes, check the Data Destination area of your application. Certain appli

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7-6 DIAdem Quick Start Guide 09-00DIAdem®Using DIAdem with ChartViewChartView, Data Conversion Utility, and DIAdemon a Desktop ConcurrentlyThis me

DIAdem®09-00DIAdem Quick Start Guide 7-7Data Conversion Utility (appearance shown is for ChartView)2.Select "ChartView Binary" as the

7-8 DIAdem Quick Start Guide 09-00DIAdem®5.Select the Files as you want to Convert.In the example we only have one file available (data_gg.iot).6.

DIAdem®09-00DIAdem Quick Start Guide 7-94. Click Open.5. Click the DIAdem-VIEW: Data Viewing button.6. Right-click in the empty graph region

7-10 DIAdem Quick Start Guide 09-00DIAdem®Viewing Three Graphs and Basic Graph InformationWhere to go from here …At this point you should have jus

DIAdem®09-00DIAdem Quick Start Guide 7-11“Examples” Help FilesSelecting Examples from the Help pull-down menu provides quick access to the follo

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7-14 DIAdem – The PC Workshop 04-22-00DIAdem® DIAdem® screen layoutThe DIAdem® devices are lined up one under the other on t

DIAdem® 04-22-00DIAdem – The PC Workshop 7-15Context Menus and Tool TipsTwo important elements do not appear in th

WavePort User’s Manual 09-29-00Unpacking 1-1Unpacking and Inspecting your WavePort Package 1WavePort/PE, Standard PackageA typical Wa

7-16 DIAdem – The PC Workshop 04-22-00DIAdem® FunctionsPart of Function bar for 2D axissystems in DIAdem® GRAPHWhen a group

DIAdem® 04-22-00DIAdem – The PC Workshop 7-17Entering a new graphTo enter a graph, use the New entry button. At th

7-18 DIAdem – The PC Workshop 04-22-00DIAdem® MenusPart of the Menu bar inDIAdem® GRAPHAll of the functions and commands nee

DIAdem® 04-22-00DIAdem – The PC Workshop 7-19The Report is a DIAdem® record of the previous DIAdem® sessions with

7-20 DIAdem – The PC Workshop 04-22-00DIAdem® Memory organizationThe organization of the memory area or data area can only b

DIAdem® 04-22-00DIAdem – The PC Workshop 7-21III. The individual files are located on the second sub-directory lay

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DIAdem® 04-19-00DIAdem – The PC Workshop 7-23DIAdem Data: Loading and Saving DataThe functions of DIAdem® DATA a

7-24 DIAdem – The PC Workshop 04-19-00DIAdem® Using Optionsto move linesData ResourcesData may originate from various sources. In the illustration

DIAdem® 04-19-00DIAdem – The PC Workshop 7-25Copying, Pasting, and Deleting Data ChannelsNot only does the Workin