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DaqBook User`s Manual - Artisan Technology Group

1. Reference Notes gt N During software installation Adobe PDF versions of user manuals are automatically KA installed onto your hard drive as a part of product support The default location is in the Programs directory which can be accessed from the Windows Desktop A copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader is included on your CD The Reader provides a means of reading and printing the PDF documents Note that hardcopy versions of manuals can be ordered from the factory gt DaqView and DaqViewXL explains the use and features of the included out of the box data acquisition software gt Post Acquisition Data Analysis User s Guide contains one or more document modules pertaining to a post acquisition analysis program Examples of such programs are PostView DIAdem and eZ View gt For detailed information regarding specific DBKs refer to the DBK Option Cards and Modules User s Manual p n 457 0905 Each DBK section includes device specific hardware and software information The document includes a chapter on power management gt For programming related information refer to the separate Programmer s Manual p n 1008 0901 DaqBook User s Manual 02 14 02 vi Table of Contents 1 Daq Systems a Brief Overview Daq Systems the Modular Concept DaqBooks DaqBoards amp Daq PC Cards 1 2 Using DBK Cards amp Modules for Signal Conditioning 1 3 Daq Software 1 3 2 Setup and Startup Set Jump
2. male connector As seen in the following illustration the T Cable s 37 pin male connector can be used for Daisy Chain applications Each T Cable comes with three sets of screws These are designated in the diagram as short medium and long Use the short screws to secure the single female end of the cable to the device and use the medium length screws to secure a cable s dual end connector Use the long screws for daisy chain applications when you are connecting one T Cable to another T Cable Tighten screws snug only do not over tighten Daisy Chain Example Using two T Cables 3 18 DaqBook Hardware 01 23 02 DaqBook User s Manual DBK Basics Introduction 1 How Do DBKs Connect to the Data Acquisition Device 2 Connecting DBKs to DaqBooks ISA Type DaqBoards and LogBooks 2 Connecting DBKs to Daq PC Cards 3 Connecting DBKs to DaqBoard 2000 Series and cPCI DaqBoard 2000c Series Boards 4 DBK Identification Tables 5 Analog Output DBKs 5 Digital I O Control DBKs 5 Analog Signal Conditioning DBKs 5 Expansion and Terminal Panel Connection DBKs 6 Power Supply DBKs 6 Tips on Setting up a Data Acquisition System 7 Power Supplies and Power Connectors 8 An Introduction to Power Related DBKs 9 Calculating Your System s Power Needs 11 Additional Reading 13 Introduction The term DBK
3. DBK5 DBK7 DBK17 DBK50 and DBK51 Refer to the DBK options manual p n 457 0905 as needed Factory Default JP2 JP2 JP2 JP2 JP2 JP2 mo ool EE foo ceo a DACO External Ref DACO External Ref DACO Internal Ref DACO Internal Ref DACO Internal Ref DACO External Ref DAC1 External Ref DAC1 Internal Ref DAC1 External Ref DAC1 Internal Ref DAC1 Merna Ref DAC1 intemal Ref wit wit JP2 DAC Reference Settings DaqBook User s Manual 01 23 02 DaqBook Hardware 3 5 Bipolar or Unipolar A D Operation JP3 Hardware Setting For DaqBook 100 DaqBook 112 and DaqBook 120 Only The A D converter in the DaqBook can be operated in two modes bipolar or unipolar In the bipolar mode default setting input voltages up to 5 VDC can be applied on the x1 gain range In the unipolar mode positive voltages up to 10 VDC may be applied x1 gain range Refer to the table below for gain range and mode relations CAUTION JP3 is a double wide jumper that must be positioned vertically Misplacing this jumper in a horizontal position will damage the unit Gain Mode Volts Range JP3 JP3 x1 BI 5 oo x2 BI 2 5 x4 BI 1 25 x8 BI 0 625 x1 UNI 0 to 10 00 x2 UNI Oto 5 x4 UNI 010 25 PR ea x8 UNI 0 to 1 25 JP3 Unipolar Bipolar Operation Settings Note For the DaqBook 100 112 and 120 set the jumpers to the desired position as shown in figure Note For the DaqBook 200 216 and 260
4. Perform all hardware configurations before connecting signal and power Remember to configure all the DBK cards and modules for your application Several jumpers and DIP switches may need to be set channel gain filters signal mode etc Setting up channel parameters often requires both hardware and software setup Route and connect all signal and power cables while all power is turned OFF To minimize electrical noise route all signal lines away from any RF or high voltage devices Follow your device s specific installation instructions For certain devices software should be installed first for others hardware should be installed prior to software installation 02 13 02 DBK Basics pg 7 10 After software is loaded remember to set the software parameters as needed for your application The software must recognize all the hardware in the system Measurement units and ranges should be checked to verify that they meet your application requirements 11 Remember to set all channels to the proper mode for your DBK or other signal source 12 13 14 After your system is up and running verify proper data acquisition and data storage Verify system accuracy adjust ranges or calibrate as needed Device specific information regarding system setup and expansion can be found in the Daq and LogBook User s manuals and in the applicable DBK document modules of this manual 15 If you are considering system expansion review the
5. typically refers to a card or module that is used to expand or enhance a primary data acquisition device such as a DaqBook DaqBoard or LogBook As will be seen in the upcoming DBK identification tables DBKs provide a wide variety of data acquisition functions Depending on the DBKs used one or more of the following can be realized Daq Systems CAUTION Turn off power to all devices connected to the system before connecting cables or setting configuration jumpers and switches Electrical shock or damage to equipment can result even under low voltage conditions CAUTION The discharge of static electricity can damage some electronic components Semiconductor devices are especially susceptible to ESD damage You should always handle components carefully and you should never touch connector pins or circuit components unless you are following ESD guidelines in an appropriate ESD controlled area Such guidelines include the use of properly grounded mats and wrist straps ESD bags and cartons and related procedures signal conditioning analog output digital I O channel expansion supplying powering to another acquisition device providing an interface for different connectivity for example in a DaqBoard 2000 Series board converting a P4 100 pin connector to P1 P2 and P3 37 pin DB37 connectors 01 28 02 DBK Basics pg 1 Reference Notes During software installation Adobe PDF versions of user manuals will automatically
6. 11 x 1 375 inch metal chassis with exception of the DaqBook 260 which is 11 x 13 x 3 5 inches DaqBooks attach to a host PC s parallel port via a 25 wire parallel port cable and can transfer data bi directionally at up to 170 Kbytes s for a standard printer port SPP and up to 800 Kbytes s for an enhanced parallel port EPP Data is stored in the PC s memory and hard drive not in the DaqBook DaqBooks can be powered from a suitable AC to DC power adapter a 12 V car battery or a rechargeable NICAD battery module This power flexibility is ideal for portable and remote data acquisition such as automotive and aviation in vehicle testing Output power from the DaqBook s P1 connector includes 5 VDC via pin 1 15 VDC via pin 21 and 15 VDC via pin 2 AN Reference Notes a The section External Analog Expansion Power JP1 explains how to set JP1 based on power use in the system DaqBooks have capabilities which at one time could only be met by using several plug in DAS boards All DaqBooks provide 16 analog inputs and can be expanded up to 256 In addition each model has 2 analog outputs and at least 4 digital I O channels Some models have built in expansion slots other models have additional digital I O and counter timer capabilities DaqBook Differences While all DaqBook models are closely related the following should be noted e DaqBook 112 and DaqBook 216 provide 1 slot for an expansion DBK card e DaqBook 1
7. Current 10 nA Input High Current 10 pA General Purpose Digital I O p for DaqBook 100 120 200 amp 260 Counter Timer 24 I O channels expandable up to 192 for DaqBook 100 120 200 amp 260 Connector DB37 male P2 5 counter timer channels Device 82C55 Connector DB37 male P3 Output Voltage Levels Frequency Pulse Counting Mode Minimum 1 Voltage 3 0 2 5 mA sourcing Up or down binary or BCD Maximum 0 Voltage 0 4 2 5 mA sinking Maximum Pulse Count 80 bit binary Output Current 5 channels cascaded Maximum Source Current 2 5 mA Maximum Input Rate 7 MHz Maximum Sink Current 2 5 mA Minimum High Pulse Width 70 ns Input Voltage Levels Minimum Low Pulse Width 70 ns Minimum Required 1 Voltage Level 2V On board Time Base 1 MHz Maximum Allowed 0 Voltage Level 0 8V Output Float Leakage Current 10 pA Cable Information Part No DB25 male to DB25 female parallel cable 2 ft CA 35 2 DB25 male to DB25 female parallel cable 6 ft CA 35 6 DBK expansion cable from DaqBook to DBK modules 2 5 in CA 37 1T DBK expansion cable from DaqBook to DBK modules 4 5 in CA 37 3T DBK expansion cable from DaqBook to DBK modules 5 5 in CA 37 4T DBK expansion cable from DaqBook to DBK modules 11 5 in CA 37 8T Ribbon cable with female DB37 connector provides convenient wiring to DaqBook P1 CA 113 P2 and P3 ports without requiring soldering to DB37 connectors 6 ft 5
8. DB25 PORT P1 ANALOG I O Provides sixteen analog input channels two analog output channels two 16 bit counter timers four TTL inputs and outputs and various signals for driving expansion cards DB37 P2 DIGITAL I O Provides three 8 bit TTL programmable I O ports and external interrupt input DB37 P3 FREQUENCY I O Provides five 16 bit counters and sixteen high speed digital inputs and external interrupt input DB37 POWER This LED lights when power is applied to the DaqBook and the power switch is in the 1 ON position P1 P2 P3 ACTIVE This LED lights when the DaqBook is in an active state This LED is off when the DaqBook is disabled or in the printer pass through mode P1 P2 and P3 are software accessible from the computer BUFFER OVERRUN This LED lights for a buffer overrun error This occurs when A D signals are converted faster than the PC collects the data Depending on the application this indication may not be an error A D ACTIVE This LED lights during an A D scan sequence If the sequence has a low number of steps and occurs infrequently this indicator will only flash briefly DaqBook User s Manual 01 23 02 DaqBook Hardware 3 3 Jumpers Proper installation requires that several jumpers and switches be set correctly for your application These jumpers and switches are located inside the DaqBook enclosure and possibly on your DBKs Jumpers for the various DaqBook models are configured similarly
9. DBK10 DBK41 and DBK60 document modules The best option depends on the number of DBK cards in your system For just a few cards use the stackable 3 slot DBK10 low profile expansion enclosure For more than six cards use the 10 slot DBK41 DBK41s can be daisy chained to one another to handle a large number of DBKs 16 In regard to power management you should review the DBK30A DBK32A and DBK33 document modules For portable applications the compact DBK30A rechargeable power supply can provide power to the DBK10 or DBK41 The DBK30A also includes a 28 V output for powering 4 to 20 mA transducers For applications with many DBK cards initially or in future expansion the DBK32A or DBK33 can be installed into any expansion slot The DBK32A provides 15 VDC and the DBK33 provides 15 VDC and 5 VDC Power Supplies and Connectors pg 8 Power supplies convert the raw power they receive into a lower DC voltage and or current for use by devices with various power demands Many of the power supplies that are used to power data acquisition equipment are of the switching mode type These devices provide a regulated output whether the power supply s input is for example 60 Hz 120 VAC as in the United States or 50 Hz 220 VAC as found in European countries Small power supplies that do not switch consist of simple transformer rectifiers and filtered capacitors and operate over a smaller voltage range LogBooks The switching
10. PC PARALLEL PORT Any printer port LPT1 LPT2 or LPT3 may be used but should be noted for software setup When using a printer attach the original printer cable male DB25 into the DaqBook connector labeled TO PARALLEL PRINTER Note Printing cannot occur during data acquisition The DaqBook may be powered with a supplied AC adapter that plugs into any standard AC wall outlet An isolated VDC source of 1 2 amps may also be used Power requirements are 7 20 VDC for the DaqBook 100 1 12 120 10 24 VDC for the DaqBook 216 and 9 18 VDC for the DaqBook 200 260 Before plugging unit in make sure the power switch is in the 0 OFF position e Ifusing an AC power adapter plug it into an AC outlet and attach the low voltage end to the jack on the DaqBook e Ifusing another VDC source make sure leads are connected to the proper DIN terminals DaqBook User s Manual 01 23 02 DaqBook Hardware 3 7 DagqBook Power Input Connector DaqBook Connections To verify connections turn ON the power switch by flipping the rocker switch to the 1 position and the POWER LED should light up If using a printer check operation by issuing a lt PRINT SCREEN gt or equivalent command Note Software installation is necessary before the DaqBook can perform any functions Parallel Port Capabilities The DaqBook 112 120 200 216 and 260 but not the 100 models can take advantage of enhanced parallel port EPP com
11. all jumpers from JP1 If no cards are being used the counter timer CTRO is available and JP1 must be set as shown in the following figure Factory Default JP1 JP1 JP1 15V fo o sv fo oO tsv oO o octout o g peceto OA j OcTour o Ojockn O O octkin O octkin sv oO 0 esv LOO asy Analog Option DBK32A or DBK33 Counter Timer Use Card Use Option Card Use CAUTION Placing the jumpers on OCTOUT and OCLKIN could damage the 8254 timer chip If either a DBK32A Auxiliary Power Supply or a DBK33 Triple Output Power Supply Card is used the JP1 shunt jumpers must be removed otherwise timer chip damage will occur Refer to the DBK32A DBK33 and Power Management sections of your user s manual for more information 2 2 Setup and Startup 01 23 02 DaqBook User s Manual JP2 DAC Reference Voltage and SSH Simultaneous Sample and Hold JP2 selects an Internal default or External reference voltage for the two separate Factory Default analog outputs ext O o Jpact JP2 also selects SSH default for applications using one or more of the following nT DEED pact DBK2 DBK4 DBK5 DBK7 DBK17 DBK50 or DBK51 ssH Dt We recommend that you leave these jumpers at the factory default setting mr AEEA paco see figure at right Refer to the JP2 material in chapter 3 prior to making exT D_D Jaco changes CAUTION Incorrect jumper placement can damage the DaqBook JP2 If EXT DACO or EXT DAC1 are used the SSH jumper
12. card or a module such as a DBK32A or DBK33 Available Power Chart Supply Product Available Power LogBook 5 VDC 0 10 A from P1 1 P2 18 P2 20 P3 20 15 VDC 0 15 A from P1 21 15 VDC 0 05 A from P3 19 15 VDC 0 15 A from P1 2 15 VDC 0 05 A from P3 37 DaqBook 100 2100 mW DaqBook 112 2400 mW DaqBook 120 2100 mW DaqBook 200 4000 mW DaqBook 216 4000 mW DaqBook 260 4000 mW DaqBoard 100A 3300 mW DaqBoard 112A 3300 mW DaqBoard 200A 3000 mW DaqBoard 216A 3000 mW DaqBoard 260A 3000 mW DaqBoard 2000 Series 5000 mW 5 V at 1 A 15 V at 75 mA each with amp 2000c Series exception of DaqBoard 2002 and 2002c Daq PC Card 112B 0 mW Daq PC Card 216B 0 mW DBK32 7500 mW DBK32A 15000 mW DBK33 7500 mW DBK34 5 A hr in 12 V mode fused at 8 A DBK34A 5 A hr in 12 V mode fused at 8 A Use the following procedure and table to calculate the required system power 1 In the Quantity column 5th list the number of DBKs of that type in your system 2 Inthe Sub Total column 7th enter the product of column 5 and column 6 mW 3 Add the Sub Total column and enter the sum at the bottom right of the table This result is your power requirement in mW DBK32 DBK32A and DBK34 cannot supply 5 VDC In cases that require 5 VDC if the 5 VDC requirement exceeds 500 mW from a LogBook or Daq device then a DBK33 must be used Note that DBK33 can supply 1000 mW at 5 VDC Note The DBK34 has an 8 amp fuse and has a capa
13. do so will result in damage to the 8254 timer chip Refer to the power card document modules and to the Daq device Hardware sections of the DaqBook and DaqBoard ISA user s manuals for JP1 location and configuration pm Cy CHARGING Lo 5 DBK34 DC TO DC UPS L J DISCHARGING POWER OUT DBK34 module provides 12 or 24 VDC with a 5 0 or 2 5 A hr capacity respectively This module is an Uninterruptable Power Supply UPS that can be used for in vehicle testing where the vehicle s electrical system will not affect acquisition device power during starter current surge or power off VOLTAGE POWER INPUT AUX POWER OUT SELECT BATT cc 12V JUMPER 2 MAIN POWER CHARGING 0 DBK34A O O o OMT ETTE 9 8 1 6 UPS BATTERY MODULE TAVJUMPER DBK34A module provides 12 or 24 VDC with a 5 0 or 2 5 A hr capacity respectively This device is classified as a UPS Battery module It is an improved version of the earlier DBK34 Like the DBK34 the DBK34A can be used for in vehicle testing where the vehicle s electrical system will not affect acquisition device power during power during starter current surge or power off pg 10 DBK Basics 02 13 02 Daq Systems Calculating Your System s Power Needs Use the chart below and the worktable on the next page to ensure your system will have sufficient power If the load calculated in the worktable exceeds available power from the chart at the right you must add a power
14. ended mode or differential mode Note Software configuration commands determine P1 digital I O pin functions Actual shunt jumper placement is required to provide 15 VDC to expansion cards or disconnect internal DAC references to allow externally selected DAC references Digital I O cannot be used with DBKs indicates the pin can be used for either function but not both at the same time Note 1 Refer to the Power Management section in the DBK options manual p n 457 0905 Reference Note The Power Management section of the DBK Option Cards and Modules User s Manual p n 457 0905 contains additional power related information As a part of product support this manual is automatically loaded onto your hard drive during software installation The default location is the Programs directory which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop DaqBook User s Manual 01 23 02 DaqBook Hardware 3 9 DaqBook P2 Pinout Digital I O This P2 interface is available on the DaqBook 100 120 200 and 260 IR INPUT Interrupt line input no functions to access this IR ENABLE Interrupt line enable no functions to access this PORT B7 PORTB7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Reference Note The Power Management section of the DBK Option Cards and Modules User s Manual p n 457 0905 contains additional power related information As a part of product support thi
15. except for the jumpers relative locations Silk screening on the motherboard identifies jumpers and switches Note Even if using the default settings you should verify actual jumper positions The DaqBook configuration jumpers include e JP1 External Analog Expansion Power default is Analog Option Card Use JP2 DAC Voltage Reference default is DACO and DACI internal reference with SSH JP3 Unipolar Bipolar default is bipolar Note 1 JP4 Differential Single Ended default is single ended Note 1 JP5 Time Base default is 7 MHz JP6 Watchdog Timer default is Watch Dog timer disabled JP7 Reserved for factory use Note 1 DaqBook 200 DaqBook 216 and DaqBook 260 do not have JP3 and JP4 jumpers For these products the related settings are made via software DaqBook 100 120 DaqBook 112 DaqBook 216 Location of DaqBook Jumpers External Analog Expansion Power JP1 This 4x2 header JP1 has 3 possible settings If analog option cards DBKs are used the JP1 pins are set to provide 15 and 15 VDC to the cards If such cards are not used the counter timer CTRO is available and JP1 must be set accordingly The default setting is for use of analog option cards CAUTION If using a DBK32A Auxiliary Power Supply or a DBK33 Triple Output Power Supply Card the JP1 shunt jumpers must be entirely removed Placing the jumpers on OCTOUT and OCLKIN will damage the 8254 timer chip JP 1 JP1 JP1 O ocTouT oo OCTO
16. expansion chassis The DaqBook sits on an upper shelf within the enclosure Below it a card drawer can hold three analog DBK cards and provide termination panels with connectors for various sensors 1 of 3 user supplied Various DBK cards all 3 must nnect r T be all analog or all connect 0 P1 External DB37 types are Sensors available digital no mixing Internal DB371 Sone 1of3 _f Poi en te Interconnect Board Termination Interconnect Panels 3 J3 connects Board Doe bj 8 DE 16 SE analog input internal cable i rally exer 16 bit 100 kHz Analog to Digital Converter 4 digital outputs for high speed channel expansion or k gt general purpose digital outputs Gain select per channel Sequencer Clock reset Programmable EVOK 4 general purpose sequencer FIFO Q digital inputs or timebase data 1 auxiliary counter gate 10 us to 10 hrs buffer DB25P 1 TTL trigger input to PC 2 gain select for expansion T T TT P2 g p J parallel DIGITAL I O mid nalog Trigger In P Dual 12 bit DAC Comparator O 24 bit general purpose 5l digital 1 0 lines lt DB25S pass through to printer P3 16 16 high speed PULSE FREQ digital inputs gt HIGH SPEED 45 Switch DIGITAL I O 15 5 7 5 pc pc le DIN 5 counter time
17. mode power supply commonly used with LogBook systems uses an input range of 100 VAC to 240 VAC at 50 Hz to 60 Hz The power supply s output to the LogBook is 15 VDC 2 7 amps via a DINS5 connector DaqBooks Power supplies that are used with DaqBooks are typically of the transformer rectifier type They supply the DaqBook with 15 VDC 900 mA via a DIN5 connector DBKs The following table indicates the type of power supply that is typically used with certain DBKs 15 VDC 2700 mA Switching Mode Type Power Supply The DBKs in this column use up to 15 VDC 2700 mA This switching mode power supply receives power from a 100 to 240 VAC source at 50 to 60 Hz and converts it to the required value 15 VDC 900 mA Transformer Rectifier Type Unregulated Power Supply The DBKs in this column use up tol5 VDC 900 mA This transformer rectifier type power supply receives power from a 110 to 125 VAC source at 60 Hz and converts it to the required value DBK Description DBK Description DBK32A Auxiliary Power Supply Card DBK23 Optically Isolated Digital Input Module DBK33 Triple Output Power Supply Card DBK24 Optically Isolated Digital Output Module DBK42 5B Isolated Signal Conditioning Module DBK43A Strain Gage Measurement Module DBK70 Vehicle Network Interface DBK50 Isolated High Voltage Input Module DBK51 Isolated Low Voltage Input Module DBK Basics 02 13 02 Daq Systems The DINS is the s
18. must be removed JP3 and JP4 Placing JP3 or JP4 jumpers horizontally can damage DaqBook JP3 Bipolar or Unipolar A D Operation JP3 selects Bipolar default or Unipolar operation for the A D converter Factory Default e If using DBK cards leave these jumpers in the factory default positions e Ifyou want 0 10V range instead of 5 V to 5 V and are not using DBK cards position JP3 jumpers to select Unipolar Note For DaqBook 200 216 and 260 a JP3 equivalent setting is made in software Bipolar Unipolar JP4 Single ended or Differential Analog Input Channels JP4 selects the analog input lines as 16 Single Ended channels default Factory Default or 8 pairs of Differential channels JP4 JP4 If using DBK cards leave these jumpers in the factory default positions ik If you are not using DBK cards and you want differential channels then position the foo jumpers for Differential Single Ended Differential Note For DaqBook 200 216 and 260 a JP4 equivalent setting is made in software 2 amp 3 Connect to the PC and Connect Power a Verify DaqBook s power switch is in the 0 OFF position b Connect the female end of the supplied cable to DaqBook s connector labeled FROM PC PARALLEL PORT c Connect the male end of the cable to an available parallel port on the PC d Connect the supplied AC to DC adapter s jack end to DaqBook s POWER IN connector e Connect the adapter s plu
19. parallel ports equipped with EPP BIOS Draft Revision 3 Connector Pinouts To gain access to DaqBook port connectors signals can be connected via a CA 37 x cable through a D shell 37 pin female connector or a DBK11 screw terminal card with component sockets The following tables detail P1 P2 and P3 pinouts and how each line is used 3 8 DaqBook Hardware 01 23 02 DaqBook User s Manual S SSSL S SP LLEL SSS S fa ELSES LINEEN SSS ES TTS SSSI SIG SOLS SOLES LoS OO SO SIS Q SCOOP PMY VILIN NOY INOS SPOS LEE CLK LLL LVF LS PO SSLL PLS CF TSS GSTS N DaqBook PTV PPL PROD MS T PPD P1 Pinout SEIFE STS IIISSI ISSS SATTI LS SSENT TTT TTT VETO S Se VIS LLL LILES Analog I O VSL SOLS SOSSSSSS oS ANS o gA compatible with iS gg Metrabyte DAS 16 g Pin __SignalName Description for P1 PinUse Counter 0 output 8254 chip 15 V supply see Note 1 6 IP1 GSo_ Digital in bit 1 gain select line for expansion cards SS O 8 VREF 5V 5V supply 10mAmax S O 9 D A0OUT Digital to analog converter outputch O S O Ch 7 LO IN differential mode ch 15 HI IN single ended mode Ch 1 LO IN differential mode ch 9 HI IN single ended mode Ch 0 LO IN differential mode ch 8 HI IN single ended mode Counter 0 clock in 8254 chip 15 V supply see Note 1 Digital to analog converter reference in ch 1 must invert SSH CH 1 HI IN Ch 1 HI IN single ended mode or differential mode CH 0 HI IN Ch 0 HI IN single
20. the Modular Concept 1 1 DaqBooks DaqBoards and Daq PC Cards 1 2 Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal Conditioning 1 3 Daq Software 1 3 Daq Systems the Modular Concept Daq Systems Daq equipment and software form a modular interrelated family of products that provide great flexibility in data acquisition system design This flexibility allows for the development of custom systems that are unique to the user and which can be optimized for his or her specific application needs With the Daq product line system expansion or redesign can typically be accomplished with relative ease e Primary Acquisition Device This is the main data acquisition device e g a DaqBook DaqBoard or Daq PC Card These devices provide a vital data conversion and communications link between the data source of transducers and signal conditioners and the data processor of the host computer Note the DaqBoards can be one of three types 1 ISA 2 PCI or 3 compact PCI cPCI e DBK Option Cards and Modules Over 35 DBK cards and modules the number is constantly growing provide various types of signal conditioning and system expansion Note that certain DBK modules exist for the purpose of supplying power to other members of the acquisition system The DBK options are discussed in a DBK Basics document module and in the detailed DBK Option Cards and User s Manual p n 457 0905 Note Only passive DBKs such as the DBK1 BNC mo
21. the slide out drawer and steps for installing internal cards are provided in Chapter 3 of this manual DaqBook User s Manual 01 23 02 Setup and Startup 2 1 1 Set Jumpers a Place the unit on a flat stable surface Ensure no power or signal lines are connected b Remove cover screw s and slide the top cover plate free of the device All jumpers are accessible from above the board and no further disassembly is required c Set jumpers JP1 through JP4 as needed for your application Jumper configuration options follow shortly Note that jumpers are clearly labeled on the actual motherboards Note DaqBook 200 216 and 260 do not have JP3 and JP4 jumpers For those units related settings are made via software d wm Leave JP5 JP6 and JP7 in their default positions JP5 Time Base Selection default position is for 1 MHz JP6 Watchdog Timer Enable Disable default position selects disabled JP7 concerns calibration See user s manual prior to changing the settings of these three jumpers e Replace and secure the cover before applying power and signals DaqBook 100 120 DaqBook 112 DaqBook 216 Motherboard Jumper Locations Note DaqBook 112 and DaqBook 216 boards are physically smaller than the other boards JP1 External Analog Expansion Power If analog option cards DBKs are used JP1 jumpers are set to provide 15 and 15 VDC to the cards If using a DBK32A or DBK33 Power Supply Card remove
22. with a rated capacity of 3 4 A hr 14 VDC The DBK30A s 28 V output will power 4 to 20 mA transducers The module s rechargeable power supply can power DBK modules in situations where AC mains are not available Note Some transducers e g 2 wire 4 20 mA transmitters bridge configured sensors etc require an excitation voltage in order to work properly The DBK30A supplies 14 and 28 VDC Consult transducer documentation before applying power S LA HL 222 DBK32A provides 15 VDC 500 mA DBK33 provides 15 VDC 250 mA and 5 VDC 1000 mA The DBK32A and DBK33 power cards attach directly to the P1 analog expansion bus where they supply power to DBK analog expansion cards The DBK32A and the DBK33 can be powered from an included AC adapter an optional DBK30A battery module or from a 10 to 20 VDC source such as a car battery When installed in a DBK10 three slot expansion chassis the DBK32A or DBK33 supplies power to the analog DBK that is to receive power via a CA 37 x cable If used with the DBK41 ten slot expansion enclosure the DBK32A or DBK33 installs into one of the analog expansion slots on the DBK41 s backplane A power card in any DBK41slot other than the leftmost when viewed from the rear will power the other cards that are connected to the DBK41 s backplane CAUTION If using a DBK32A or a DBK33 with a DaqBook or DaqBoard ISA type you must entirely remove the shunt jumpers from JP1 Failure to
23. 00 DaqBook 120 and DaqBook 200 do not have an expansion slot but do have 24 general purpose digital I O channels expandable up to 192 16 high speed digital inputs and 5 frequency pulse I O channels e DaqBook models 120 200 and 260 have EPP Enhanced Parallel Port capability e DaqBook 260 has 3 expansion slots for DBK cards e DaqBook 100 DaqBook 112 and DaqBook 120 are 12 bit e DaqBook 200 DaqBook 216 and DaqBook 260 are 16 bit DaqBook User s Manual 01 23 02 DaqBook Hardware 3 1 Performance Factors DaqBooks are flexible when it comes to analog input capabilities The A D maximum sample rate is 100 kHz divide by number of channels for scan rate with a 16 channel multiplexer and a programmable gain input amplifier Users can expand channel capacity to 256 analog inputs via expansion modules for multiplexing RTDs thermocouples strain gages anti aliasing filters and simultaneous sample and hold amplifiers Expansion cards and modules attach to the DaqBook s 37 pin P1 I O connector Reference Note Connector Pinouts begin on page 3 8 The DaqBooks can perform 100 kHz scan sequences with programmable delays from 10 us to 10 hours The 100 kHz conversion rate fixes the time skew between channels at 10 us The 512 location scan sequencer allows selection of the input amplifier gain for each channel DaqBook models 100 120 200 and 260 can each scan 16 digital inputs in the same sequence used for analog input
24. 1 connector Passive DBK with P1 No Signal Conditioning P1 DB37 M E cn 86 F To PC Card Slot in Notebook PC le mm o P1 DB37 M CA 134 Daq PC Card Cabling The CA 134 cable connects to a CN 86 F adapter which then connects to a single passive card or module The passive DBKs are e DBK1 16 Connector BNC Module e DBK11A Screw Terminal Option Card e DBK40 BNC Analog Interface Reference Note For information regarding the passive DBKs DBK1 DBK11A and DBK40 refer to the DBK Option Cards and Modules User s Manual p n 457 0905 for details regarding both hardware and software in relevant to DBKs Daq Systems 02 13 02 DBK Basics pg 3 Connecting DBKs to DaqBoard 2000 Series and cPCI DaqBoard 2000c Series Boards DaqBoard 2000 Series and cPCI DaqBoard 2000 Series boards have 100 pin connectors designated as P4 The 100 pins correlate to various pins on P1 P2 and P3 DB37 connectors Connectivity in the system is as follows see figure e Both the DaqBoard 2000 and 2000c Series board connect to a CA 195 cable The cable has two 100 pin P4 connectors e The CA 195 connects to a DBK200 Series adapter board or adapter module for 100 pin to 37 pin adaptations e g P4 to P1 P2 P3 but not necessarily all three e The DBK200 Series adapter connects to a CA 37 x ribbon cable where x indicates the number of expansion devices that can be connected For example in addition to provi
25. Card to ASSIS a Chew Card Drawer Screws 1 of 2 Steps 3A and 13D Steps 7B and 10B 5 Determine power requirements Depending on the power needs of your system s DBK cards you may need to add a power card Reference Note Both the DBK Basics section of this manual and the Power Management section of the DBK Option Cards and Modules User s Manual p n 457 0905 contain power related information As a part of product support the DBK manual is automatically loaded onto your hard drive during software installation The default location is the Programs directory which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop A Use the DBK Power Requirements Worktable to calculate the power requirements of your system s DBK cards B Use the Available Power Chart to determine your system s power availability C Ifthe required power in step 5A is more than the available power in step 5B you need an additional power card There are two auxiliary power supply cards e DBK32A For use with a LogBook DaqBook or DaqBoard It supplies 15 V e DBK33 For use with a Log Book DaqBook DaqBoard or Daq PC Card It supplies 5 V and 15 V Reference Note Refer to the DBK Option Cards and Modules User s Manual p n 457 0905 as needed As a part of product support the DBK manual is automatically loaded onto your hard drive during software installation The default location is the Programs directory which can be accessed through the Windows De
26. DaqBook User s Manual Data Acquisition for Notebook Desktop and Tower PCs the smart approach to instrumentation 1Otech Inc 25971 Cannon Road Cleveland OH 44146 1833 Phone 440 439 4091 Fax 440 439 4093 E mail sales sales iotech com E mail post sales productsupport iotech com Internet www iotech com DaqBook User s Manual Data Acquisition for PCs p n 457 0906 Rev 1 0 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 by lOtech Inc March 2002 Printed in the United States of America DaqBook User s Manual Warranty Information Your Otech warranty is as stated on the product warranty card You may contact IOtech by phone fax machine or e mail in regard to warranty related issues Phone 440 439 4091 fax 440 439 4093 e mail sales iotech com Limitation of Liability 1Otech Inc cannot be held liable for any damages resulting from the use or misuse of this product Copyright Trademark and Licensing Notice All IOtech documentation software and hardware are copyright with all rights reserved No part of this product may be copied reproduced or transmitted by any mechanical photographic electronic or other method without IOtech s prior written consent IOtech product names are trademarked other product names as applicable are trademarks of their respective holders All supplied IOtech software including miscellaneous support files drivers and sample programs may only be used on one installat
27. Overvoltage 30 VDC Input Current Differential 150 pA typ 0 2 uA max Single Ended 250 pA typ 0 4 uA max Input Impedance 100M Ohm in parallel with 100 pF Gain Temp Coefficient 3 ppm C typ Offset Temp Coefficient 12 uV C max Triggering Analog Trigger Programmable Level Range 0 to 5V Trigger to A D Latency 10 us max Digital Trigger Logic Level Range 0 8V low 2 2V high Trigger to A D Latency 10 us max Software Trigger Trigger to A D Latency Dependent on PC Pre Trigger Up to 65 536 scans Sequencer Randomly programmable for channel and gain DagqBook 200 series is also randomly programmable for unipolar bipolar ranges Depth 512 location Channel to Channel Rate 10 us channel fixed Maximum Repeat Rate 100 kHz Minimum Repeat Rate 10 hours Expansion Channel Sample Rate Same as on board channels 10 us channel Specifications are continued on page A 3 Note Specifications are subject to change without notice A 1 This page is intentionally blank 02 14 02 Appendix A Specifications DaqBooks Analog Outputs High Speed Digital Inputs for DaqBook 100 120 200 amp 260 Channels 2 Connector DB37 male P1 16 input lines Resolution 12 bits Connector DB37 male P3 Voltage Ranges 0 to 5 VDC with built in reference Maximum Sampling Rate 100 Kwords s 0 up to 10 VDC with external reference Input Low Voltage 0 8V max Maximum Output Current 10 mA Input High Voltage 2V min Input Low
28. UT fod OCTOUT CRG ockn O O focin oO o ocLkin OO E oO O asy Counter Timer Use Analog Option DBK32A or DBK33 16 bit Mode Only Card Use Option Card Use JP1 External Analog Expansion Settings 3 4 DaqBook Hardware 01 23 02 DaqBook User s Manual Reference Note The Power Management section of the DBK Option Cards and Modules User s Manual p n 457 0905 contains additional power related information As a part of product support this manual is automatically loaded onto your hard drive during software installation The default location is the Programs directory which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop DAC Reference Selection JP2 This 5x2 header JP2 allows you to select internal or external voltage references for the two separate analog outputs If the internal 5 VDC reference is selected either DAC can output from 0 to 5 VDC as the register count varies from 0 to 4095 12 bit If an external voltage reference is desired up to 10 VDC or 10 VDC the shunt jumpers must be set accordingly There is also a provision to allow the outputting of a simultaneous Sample Hold command signal on the DAC1 REFIN pin with the DAC1 set up for an internal reference CAUTION The SSH setting cannot be used at the same time as a DAC1 external reference due to a potentially damaging conflict on P1 pin 26 The defaults are both DACO and DAC1 set to Internal Reference Note The SSH setting is used with DBK2 DBK4
29. analog expansion cards are in use The following table lists various features of DaqBooks ISA DaqBoards and Daq PC Cards Note that PCI and cPCI type DaqBoards the DaqBoard 2000 Series and DaqBoard 2000c Series Boards are covered in separate documentation Daq Products Models and Features Single Program Analog Unipolar ended Programmable mable A D Output Bipolar Differential Digital 1 0 Counter Size Power Resolution Channels Selection Selection Lines Timers inches Consumption DaqBooks DaqBook 100 12 bit Jumper Jumper 16 high speed 5 ch 8 5x11 510 mA 12V 24 gen purpose 7 MHz 1 375 x1 375 DaqBook 120 12 bit 2 Jumper Jumper 16 high speed 5 ch 8 5x11 510 mA 12V 24 gen purpose 7 MHz x1 375 DaqBook 200 16 bit 2 Software Software 16 high speed 5ch 8 5x11 620 mA 12V 24 gen purpose 7 MHz 1 375 1 375 DaqBook 260 16 bit 2 Software Software 16 high speed 5ch 11x13 620 mA 12V 24 gen purpose 7 MHz x3 5 ISA DaqBoards DagqBoard 100A 12 bit 2 Sequencer Software 16 high speed 5ch 4 5x13 125 1330 mA 5V 24 gen purpose 7 MHz DaqBoard 112A 4 5x13 125 970 mA 5V DaqBoard 200A 16 bit 2 Sequencer Software 16 high speed 5ch 4 5x13 125 1700 mA 5V 24 gen purpose 7 MHz DagBoard 216A 4 5x13 125 1340 mA 5V Daq PC Cards Only Only Does not include power consumption of internal DBK options 1 2 Overview 02 13 02 Daq Systems Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal Conditioning The DBK signal conditioning
30. and cartons and related procedures This symbol indicates the message is important but is not of a Warning or Caution category These notes can be of great benefit to the user and should be read In this manual the book symbol always precedes the words Reference Note This type of note identifies the location of additional information that may prove helpful References may be made to other chapters or other documentation Tips provide advice that may save time during a procedure or help to clarify an issue Tips may include additional reference Specifications and Calibration Specifications are subject to change without notice Significant changes will be addressed in an addendum or revision to the manual As applicable IOtech calibrates its hardware to published specifications Periodic hardware calibration is not covered under the warranty and must be performed by qualified personnel as specified in this manual Improper calibration procedures may void the warranty Quality Notice oo IOtech has maintained ISO 9001 certification since 1996 Prior to shipment we thoroughly test our products and review our documentation to assure the highest quality in all aspects In a spirit of continuous improvement IOtech welcomes your suggestions DaqBook User s Manual 02 14 02 iii CAUTION Using this equipment in ways other than described in this manual can cause personal injury or equipment damage Before setting up and using yo
31. ard 2000 Series boards internal clocks should be set to 100 kHz when used with any of the following DBK options DBK12 DBK13 DBK15 DBK19 DBK52 DBK53 and DBK54 See specific DBK section for details 02 13 02 DBK Basics pg 5 Expansion and Terminal Panel Connection DBKs The following DBKs offer provide various expansion and connection options The stackable 3 slot DBK10 low profile enclosure can be used for up to three DBKs If a system has more than 3 DBKs the 10 slot DBK41 can be used Several DBK41s can be daisy chained to accommodate many DBKs in one system Expansion and Connection General Product Name Description Connectivity DBK1 16 Connector BNC Adapter Module DBK10 3 Slot Expansion Chassis P1 P2 or P3 DBK11A Screw Terminal Option Card DB37 Screw Terminal Block sockets DBK40 BNC Interface P1 or P3 DBK41 Analog Expansion Enclosure P1 or P2 DBK60 Expansion Chassis with Termination Panels Termination Panels Connectivity for DaqBoard 260 Product NameiDescrption wo Connectivity 16 connectors 8 differential 16 Termination Panels Thermal Couple differential panels 16 differential specify type B J K R S or T 48 connectors none three DB37 Several signal connection options were developed primarily for use with DaqBoard 2000 Series and cPCI DaqBoard 2000c Series Boards The DBK200 Series P4 Adapter documentation provides the basic connection concepts That information along with the re
32. ards and Modules User s Manual p n 457 0905 pg 4 DBK Basics 02 13 02 Daq Systems DBK Identification Tables Analog Output DBKs Analog Output Product Name Description Conectivity DBK2 Voltage Output Card DBKS Current Output Card Digital I O Control DBKs Digital I O Control Product Name Description vo Conectiviy DBK208 Carrier board for Opto 22 Compatible Solid State Relay Two 8 bit banks of Two P2s Digital Modules SSR modules P4 Analog Signal Conditioning DBKs Daq Systems The DBKs that are used for analog signal conditioning attach to transducers and condition their outputs into analog voltages An A D converter located in the primary acquisition device measures the analog voltages There are many signal conditioning solutions available and more are in development Note that DBK high capacity modules require more circuitry than can fit on a compact card Analog Signal Conditioning Product NamerDeseripton o Connecti DBK207 CJC Carrier Board for 5B Compatible Analog Input Modules 16 channels Two Pis P4 DBK207 CJC includes cold junction compensation CJC Note 1 P1 P2 and P3 DB37 connectors do not exist on the DaqBoard 2000 Series or 2000c Series boards but are obtained by using P4 adapters DBK200 series These adapters typically connect to the DaqBoard 2000 Series 2000c Series 100 pin P4 connector via a CA 195 cable Note 2 For DaqBoard 2000 and cPCI DaqBo
33. bit Start Install or choose Exit to abort TempScan Multi can ChartScan Support vV DaqBook DaqBoard Support C Personal Daq Support a Daq PC Card Support aiae WaveBook Support TempBook Support LogBook Support LabVIEW Drivers DASYLab Drivers ji Z Acrobat Reader v Post Acquisition Data Analysis Program Start Install Exit Pd Data Acquisition Software Master Setup Screen a Remove previous version Daq device drivers if present You can do this through Microsoft s Add Remove Programs feature by navigating from your desktop as follows Start gt Settings Control Panel gt Add Remove Programs b Place the Data Acquisition CD into the CD ROM drive Wait for PC to auto start the CD This may take a few moments depending on your PC If the CD does not auto start use the Desktop s Start Run Browse feature c Ifa Licensing Agreement appears read over the agreement then click Agree The Data Acquisition Software Master Setup Screen appears see previous figure 2 4 Setup and Startup 01 23 02 DaqBook User s Manual d Select DaqBook DaqBoard Support For Windows95 98 Me NT 2000 XP select 32 bit e f g Tf using Windows3 1 or DOS select 16 bit instead of 32 bit If you do not have Acrobat Reader version 4 0 or greater installed on your PC select Acrobat Reader This will enable you to r
34. cards and module are designed for use with DaqBooks LogBooks and various types of data acquisition boards i e ISA PCI and compact PCI cPCI types The DBKs perform best when used with an acquisition device that can dynamically select channel gain and range DBK cards and modules with dynamic channel and gain range selection allow for high channel to channel scan rates with a variety of transducers Note Only passive DBKs such as the DBK1 BNC module the DBK11A screw terminal card and the DBK40 BNC analog interface can be used with Daq PC Cards DBK output signals can be bipolar e g 5 to 5 V or unipolar e g 0 to 10 V The user can select a range of relevant values to correspond to the lowest signal e g 5 or O V and the highest signal e g 5 or 10 V signal This type of range selection guarantees the highest resolution in 12 bit or 16 bit conversion DBK modules share the same footprint as the DaqBook and a typical notebook PCs allowing for convenient stacking The majority of these modules have their own power supply however several options exist for packaging and powering the DBKs ZN Reference Note Aa DBK options are detailed in the DBK Option Cards and Modules User s Manual p n 457 0905 As a part of product support this manual is automatically loaded onto your hard drive during software installation The default location is the Programs directory which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop Da
35. cation is in the Programs directory which can be accessed from the Windows Desktop Refer to the PDF documentation for details regarding both hardware and software A copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader is included on your CD The Reader provides a means of reading and printing the PDF documents Note that hardcopy versions of the manuals can be ordered from the factory You should refer to the following documents as applicable for acquisition system and programming information gt DBK Option Cards and Modules User s Manual p n 457 0905 gt DBK70 User s Manual p n 1056 0901 gt DaqBoard ISA User s Manual p n 457 0907 gt DaqBook User s Manual p n 457 0906 gt Dag PC Card User s Manual p n 457 0908 gt DaqBoard 2000 Series and cPCI DaqBoard 2000c Series User s Manual p n 1033 0901 gt LogBook User s Manual p n 461 0901 gt Programmer s Manual p n 1008 0901 gt Post Acquisition Data Analysis User s Guide Of the above listed documents the most relevant to the DBKs is the DBK Option Cards and Modules User s Manual p n 457 0905 A synopsis of the contents follows 1 Introduction to DBKs Explains what DBKs are and uses tables to identify the various types of DBKs The chapter includes tips for setting up a data acquisition system discussions of signal management and signal conditioning and CE compliance information 2 Power Management Explains how to determine system power requirements a
36. ce API API language drivers include C C Delphi and Visual Basic The latest software is a 32 bit version API Daq Systems 02 13 02 Overview 1 3 Reference Notes gt The software document modules DaqView DaqViewXL and Post Acquisition Data Analysis User s Guide s are not included as part of the hardcopy manual but are available in PDF version See the PDF Note below gt Programming topics are covered in the Programmer s User Manual 1008 0901 As a part of product support this manual is automatically loaded onto your hard drive during software installation The default location is the Programs directory which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop PDF During software installation Adobe PDF versions of user manuals will automatically install Note onto your hard drive as a part of product support The default location is in the Programs directory which can be accessed from the Windows Desktop Refer to the PDF documentation for details regarding both hardware and software A copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader is included on your CD The Reader provides a means of reading and printing the PDF documents Note that hardcopy versions of the manuals can be ordered from the factory 1 4 Overview 02 13 02 Daq Systems Setup and Startup 2 For DaqBook 100 112 120 200 216 260 This chapter provides instructions for getting a DaqBook configured connected installing the appropriate software and
37. city of 5 A hr when in the 12V mode and a capacity of 2 5 A hr when in the 24V mode Daq Systems S e BK Basics pg 17 pg 12 DBK Options DBK1 DBK2 DBK4 DBKS5 DBK7 DBK8 DBK9 DBK11A DBK12 DBK13 DBK15 DBK16 DBK17 DBK18 DBK19 DBK20 DBK21 DBK23 DBK24 DBK25 DBK40 DBK41 DBK42 DBK43A DBK44 DBK45 DBKS0 DBKS1 DBK52 DBKS3 DBKS54 DBK70 DBK80 DBK Power Requirement Worktable Demand Calculation Voltage Reference 15 VDC 15 VDC 5 VDC aS Ree ees 18 ma 95 2 14 15 21 ie a e 15 15 16 37 30 6 515151515 oma oma cima 5 E E toma Ee e fo a ao Tama 55 5 5 5 5 a aaa a 5 Eos Sub Total D osma asma ama _ ro Da om soma 2m fo om om ea uo SS faxes om oma 2m o Total Power Requirement in mW o DB Note 1 DBK44 s 60 mA value is based on 30 mA for each of two 5B modules This value will be higher if using 5B module 5B38 200 mA for each 5B38 or if using 5B39 170 mA for each 5B39 Refer to the DBK44 document module for more information Note 2 DBK2 and DBK5 are not used with LogBook Tet Three asterisks indicate that the DBK is a module with internal power supply powered separately DBK Basics 02 13 02 Daq Systems Additional Reading During software installation Adobe PDF versions of user manuals will automatically install onto your hard drive as a part of product support The default lo
38. d for 30 seconds please reboot and change the settings in the configuration utility r Test Results Resource Tests Base Address Test gt Passed Interrupt Level Test gt Passed Performance Tests Adc Fifo Input Speed gt 121890 samples sec Digital 1 0 Input Speed gt 48620 bytes sec Digital 1 0 Output Speed gt 60150 bytes sec oK Cancel Apply Test Results Reference Note If you experience difficulties please refer to other sections of this manual and to the additional user documentation before calling technical support User documentation is included on your data acquisition CD and is installed automatically as a part of product support when your software is installed The default location is in the Programs directory Note that hardcopy versions of the manuals can be ordered from the factory 2 6 Setup and Startup 01 23 02 DaqBook User s Manual A Closer Look at DaqBook Hardware 3 DaqBook 100 112 120 200 and 216 3 1 In General 3 1 DaqBook Differences 3 1 Performance Factors 3 2 Front and Rear Panels 3 2 Jumpers 3 4 Connections 3 7 DaqBook 260 3 12 Front and Rear Panels 3 12 Hardware Setup 3 13 Stacking Hardware 3 17 Using Dual Lock Tabs and Splice Plates 3 17 Using T Cables 3 18 DaqBook 100 112 120 200 and 216 In General DaqBooks consist of boards enclosed in a 8 5 x
39. ding a DB37 connector to interface with the primary data acquisition device a CA 37 3 cable includes three additional DB37 connectors These provide a means of adding three DBKs to one port Use of a CA 37 16 cable will allow up to 16 DBKs to be added e The CA 37 x cable connects to expansion DBKs in accordance with port type For example Analog DBKs to port P1 Digital DBKs to port 2 and passive DBKs to port 3 a L i PC DagqBoard 2000 H 1DaqBoard 2000 Series Boards Series Board H H plug into a PCI bus Compact H H cPCI DaqBoard 2000c Series J H boards plug into a compact PCI i bus in compact PCs P2 for Digital 1 0 i H P3 for Pulse Frequency You can connect P2 to e Digital DBKs e Passive DBKs High Speed Digital I O You can connect P3 to e Passive DBKs Only Passive DBK 3 Several other DBK200 Series P4 to DB37 adapter options can be used in place of DBK201 Digital DBK CA 37 x 2In regard to CA 37 x cables the x indicates the number of expansion devices that can be connected to the primary data acquisition device P1 for Analog I O You can connect P1 to e Analog DBKs e Power DBKs e Passive DBKs Power DBK DBKs Connecting DBKs to a DaqBoard 2000 Series Board DaqBoard 2003 and cPCI DaqBoard 2003c are exceptions to the above connectivity method The 2003 board typically connects directly to a DBK205 P4 to Screw Terminal Adapter as discussed in the DBK Option C
40. dule the DBK11A screw terminal card and the DBK40 BNC analog interface can be used with a Daq PC Cards AN Reference Note a DBK options are discussed in the DBK Option Cards and Modules User s Manual p n 457 0905 As a part of product support this manual is automatically loaded onto your hard drive during software installation The default location is the Programs directory which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop e Software DaqView out of the box software provides a graphical user interface with easy to read spreadsheet formats for viewing channel data as well as a choice of analog digital and bar graph meters Waveform analysis can be performed when applicable A product support option included on the data acquisition CD provides a means of performing post data analysis More information is included in the software specific PDF documents that are installed on your hard drive as a part of product support In addition to the included out of the box software Daq products can be controlled via user written custom programs through Applications Program Interface API Several languages are supported e g C C VisualBASIC Delphi Reference Note Programming topics are covered in the Programmer s User Manual p n 1008 0901 As a part of product support this manual is automatically loaded onto your hard drive during software installation The default location is the Programs directory which can be accessed throug
41. e assume the 1 MHz foo NESE OO time base 100 KHz 1 MHz 10 MHz Setting Setting Setting JP5 Time Base Settings Factory Default Watchdog Timer Enable Disable JP6 JP6 JP6 This 3 pin header JP6 allows the elective use of the watchdog timer The el watchdog timer is used to assure consistent operation of the pass through printer port during data collection and to restore pass through printing if the computer is reset Enable the watchdog timer if you e Use a printer on the pass through printer port e Expect the computer to be suddenly reset during DaqBook operation Watchdog Watchdog Ti Ti e Want the DaqBook to reset itself rather than having to manually toggle the Disabled Enable d DaqBook s power switch JP6 Watchdog Timer Place the shunt jumper in the desired position as shown in the figure The default Settings setting is Disabled Note The watchdog timer can mistake a computer pause for a reset and then impede background measurements For this reason the watchdog timer should normally be disabled unless automatic restoration of pass through printing is required Connections The DaqBook connects to the computer s DB25F parallel printer port with a DB25M to DB25F 1284 Compliant LPT cable 2 foot and 6 foot length cables of this type can be ordered through the factory The part numbers are CA 35 2 and CA 35 6 respectively Connect the male end to the computer and the female end to the DaqBook connector labeled FROM
42. ead and print documentation that is included on the install CD ROM Note that PDF versions of the documents are automatically installed onto your hard drive The default location is the Programs directory It can be accessed from the Windows Desktop via the Start button Select Post Acquisition Data Analysis Program Refer to the Post Acquisition Data Analysis Program document module e g DIAdem Post View eZ View for information A copy of the applicable document module is included in this manual Click Start Install and follow the screen prompts 5 Test Hardware a b c wm d wm e f g h Dag Configuration xi Device Inventory Run the Daq Configuration control panel applet Click Add Device Select your DaqBook model from the Device Type scroll box and click OK Select your DaqBook from the Device Inventory window and click Properties aal pea ee oe Ensure settings are correct and make changes if needed Device Type Window Select the Test Hardware tab Verify DaqBook has been properly installed and powered on Make sure the parallel port cable is firmly in place on both the DaqBook and the host PC s LPT port Click the Resource Test button This begins the test on DaqBook Click the Test button Note Testing the DaqBook device may in some cases cause the system to hang If test results are not displayed in 30 seco
43. ectrostatic discharge can damage some of the components To prevent pin damage align DBK cards with the backplane DB37 connectors before gently pressing them together 1 Turn off system power and disconnect DaqBook 260 If the DaqBook 260 is presently connected in a system turn off all system devices and disconnect it 2 Remove top cover Remove the two top cover screws and slide off the top cover 3 Remove card drawer A Remove the two screws holding the card drawer to the chassis B Loosen the three captive thumbscrews holding the termination panels to the chassis C Using the handle carefully slide out the card drawer DaqBook User s Manual 01 23 02 DaqBook Hardware 3 13 4 Remove termination panels Remove the two screws mounting each termination panel to the card drawer Top Cover Screws P1 Interconnect Board Steps 2 and 15 DaqBook 200 sits JP1 Jumper ona shelf above a gt Step 6B the card drawer S e JP2 Jumper nea Step 6A XN GY Internal DB37 connects Thumbscrew 1 of 3 to DBK cards 1 of 3 4 Steps 3B and 13C Termination Panel 1 of 3 G Standoff 2 per card B a T amp Termination Panel to amp Card Drawer Screws Steps 4 and 12 f Top Cover cut away view n DBK Card to Interconnect Board Steps 7A and 10A amp Card Drawer to WS hassis Screw 1 of 2 DaqBook 260 Hardware Setup Steps 3A and 13D ie oe DBK
44. ers 2 2 Connect to the PC and Connect Power 2 3 Install Software and Product Support Documentation 2 4 Test Hardware 2 5 3 A Closer Look at DaqBook Hardware DaqBook 100 112 120 200 and 216 3 1 In General 3 1 DaqBook Differences 3 1 Performance Factors 3 2 Front and Rear Panels 3 2 Jumpers 3 4 Connections 3 7 DaqBook 260 3 12 Front and Rear Panels 3 12 Hardware Setup 3 13 Stacking Hardware 3 17 Using Dual Lock Tabs and Splice Plates 3 17 Using T Cables 3 18 DBK Basics Document Module Introduction 1 How Do DBKs Connect to the Data Acquisition Device 2 Connecting DBKs to DaqBooks ISA Type DaqBoards and LogBooks Connecting DBKs to Daq PC Cards 3 Connecting DBKs to DaqBoard 2000 Series and cPCI DaqBoard 2000c Series Boards 4 DBK Identification Tables 5 Analog Output DBKs 5 Digital I O Control DBKs 5 Analog Signal Conditioning DBKs 5 Expansion and Terminal Panel Connection DBKs 6 Power Supply DBKs 6 Tips on Setting up a Data Acquisition System 7 Power Supplies and Power Connectors An Introduction to Power Related DBKs 9 Calculating Your System s Power Needs Additional Reading 13 Appendix A Specifications DaqBooks DaqBook User s Manual 02 14 02 vii viii Daq Systems a Brief Overview 1 Daq Systems
45. figuration Performance tests are intended to test various DaqBook functions with the current device aa UTS Prior to testing please make sure your device is connected to configuration These tests give quantitative results for each supported functional group the PC The results represent maximum rates at which the various operations can be performed lI yen compot ce not apena FOS saron Poe These rates depend on the selected parallel port protocol and will vary according to port Test Results hardware capabilities No tests have been run Torun click Test e ADC FIFO Input Speed tests the maximum rate at which data can be transferred from the DaqBook s internal ADC FIFO to computer memory through the parallel port Results are given in samples second where a sample 2 bytes in length represents a single A D value e Digital I O Input Speed tests the maximum rate at which DIO input data can be transferred from the DaqBook s Digital I O ports to computer memory through the oK Cancel o parallel port Results are given in bytes second Test Hardware Tab e Digital I O Output Speed tests the maximum rate at which DIO output data can be transferred from the computer s memory to the DaqBook s Digital I O ports through the DagBook Properties Test Hardware parallel port Results are given in bytes second Prior to testing please make sure your device is connected to the PC If your computer does not respon
46. g to a standard AC outlet f To verify connections turn ON the power by placing the rocker arm POWER switch to the 1 position The POWER LED should light up DaqBook User s Manual 01 23 02 Setup and Startup 2 3 If connecting your DaqBook to a notebook PC If connecting your DaqBook to a desktop PC with no you can use a WBK20A PCMCIA Interface Card available EPP port you can use a WBK21 Interface Refer to separate instructions supplied with the card Refer to separate instructions supplied with the WBK20A if applicable WBK21 if applicable Card Inserts into a wek21 Type II PC Card Socket igh Speed AN on the Host PC EPPICOM Interface aN Spring Clip A Locks Cable to Card g Q OM a bo AB JP1 JP2 JP3 OTe PT connecter Mates with DaqBook s DB25 Connector OM PC PARAI I FI PORT CUE WBK20A Interface Card WBK21 Interface Card Reference Note It is possible to use a VDC power source other than an AC to DC adapter Both the DBK Basics document module included in this manual and the DBK Option Cards and Modules User s Manual contain power related information The DBK manual is installed on your hard drive during software installation The default location is the Programs directory 4 Install Software and Product Support Documentation _Data Acquisition Software Please select the components to install and click x A6 bit 32
47. h the Windows Desktop 02 13 02 Overview 1 1 DaqBooks DaqBoards and Daq PC Cards Daq products connect to one or more DBKs on their signal input side and a computer on their output side Each type of Daq device connects to the computer in a different way e The DaqBook is an external module that connects to a computer s enhanced parallel port EPP interface or PC Card link e The DaqBoard ISA type board is an internal card that plugs into an ISA bus slot within a computer e DagqBoard 2000 Series Boards plug into a PCI bus slot within a host PC e cPCI DaqBoard 2000c Series boards plug into a cPCI bus slot within a host PC e The Daq PC Card slides into the PCMCIA slot of a host computer typically a notebook PC Features common to the Daq products include e 100 kHz channel to channel scan and gain switching 10 us 200 kHz for DaqBoard 2000 Series and DaqBoard 2000c Series Boards e 512 location sequence memory that can be loaded with any combination of channels and gains e Ability to access up to 256 different channels of DBK signals while maintaining the channel to channel scan rate The DBK expansion options can accommodate mixed signal inputs from thermocouples and RTDs to isolated high voltage inputs and strain gages e Ability to handle 8 differential or 16 single ended signal inputs without DBK expansion units e Ability to handle fixed digital I O up to 4 TTL lines in and 4 TTL lines out accessible only if no
48. he DBK cards Some cards have other jumpers and or DIP switches Refer to the DBK options manual p n 457 0905 as needed 10 Install DBK cards You must use all analog DBK cards in the DaqBook 260 or all digital DBK cards providing that a factory modification is made to do so At no time can you mix analog and digital cards ina DaqBook 260 A Carefully align the DBK card s DB37 connector with a DB37 connector on the interconnect board and gently press them together see previous figure B Mount the DBK card with two screws into the standoffs on the card drawer C Continue installation of any remaining DBK cards 11 Connect internal signals Connect signal inputs from DBK cards to termination panels DBK cards connect to the termination panels in various ways see the following figure Refer to the DBK options manual p n 457 0905 as needed e Single ended connections use analog common e Differential connections require the proper polarity typically red to red for high and black to black for low e For thermocouples red is generally the low side and the T C connector and wire type must match the thermocouple type used BNC Connector T C Connector Safety Jack Connector Safety Jack Pile S Single ended use Differential use 3 Low connects to a Ge analog common e 4 not shown z gt S High Termination Panel D RE internal side Termination Panel KS Black internal side Red Termination i Lo
49. hese provide a means of adding three DBKs to one port Use of a CA 37 16 cable will allow up to 16 DBKs to be added The CA 37 x cable system is excellent for DaqBooks LogBooks and ISA type DaqBoards To Power To PC P2 for Digital I O You can connect P2 to e Digital DBKs e Passive DBKs P1 for Analog I O You can connect P1 to e Analog DBKs e Power DBKs e Passive DBKs P3 for Pulse Frequency High Speed Digital I O You can connect P3 to e Passive DBKs Only ISA Type DaqBoard P1 P2 and P3 connectivity aspects are the same as those found in DaqBook 2in regard to CA 37 x cables the x indicates the number of expansion devices that can be connected to the primary data acquisition device Power Analog Passive Digital Passive DBK DBKs DBKs DBK DBK Connecting DBKs to a DaqBook The above figure applies to LogBooks DaqBooks and ISA type DaqBoards As will be seen elsewhere in the documentation some models do not include all three connectors P1 P2 and P3 pg 2 DBK Basics 02 13 02 Daq Systems Connecting DBKs to Daq PC Cards The Daq PC Card is only intended for connections to a P1 connector of a single passive DBK card or module A passive DBK card or module is one that provides a desired connectivity such as BNCs or screw terminals but performs no signal conditioning A CA 134 Interface Cable and a CN 86 F dual DB37 female adapter are used to provide the DB37 P
50. install onto your hard drive as a part of product support The default location is in the Programs directory which can be accessed from the Windows Desktop Refer to the PDF documentation especially the DBK Option Cards and Modules User s Manual p n 457 0905 for details regarding both hardware and software in relevant to DBKs A copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader is included on your CD The Acrobat Reader provides a means of reading and printing the PDF documents Note that hardcopy versions of the manuals can be ordered from the factory How Do DBKs Connect to the Data Acquisition Device Each DBK connects to the primary data acquisition device e g a DaqBook DaqBoard or LogBook through one of three 37 pin ports which are designated as follows e PI Analog I O e P2 Digital I O e P3 Pulse Frequency High Speed Digital I O Depending on the primary data acquisition device connectivity issues differ slightly This will be made clear by the figures and accompanying text that follow Connecting DBKs to DaqBooks ISA Type DaqBoards and LogBooks For DaqBooks ISA Type DaqBoards and LogBooks DBK connections are not made directly to the port but through a CA 37 x ribbon cable where x indicates the number of expansion devices that can be connected For example in addition to providing a DB37 connector to interface with the primary data acquisition device a CA 37 3 cable includes three additional DB37 connectors T
51. ion You may make archival backup copies FCC Statement IOtech devices emit radio frequency energy in levels compliant with Federal Communications Commission rules Part 15 for Class A devices If necessary refer to the FCC booklet How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems stock 004 000 00345 4 which is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 CE Notice Ce Many IOtech products carry the CE marker indicating they comply with the safety and emissions standards of the European Community As applicable we ship these products with a Declaration of Conformity stating which specifications and operating conditions apply Warnings Cautions Notes and Tips Refer all service to qualified personnel This caution symbol warns of possible personal injury or equipment damage under noted conditions Follow all safety standards of professional practice and the recommendations in this manual Using this equipment in ways other than described in this manual can present serious safety hazards or cause equipment damage This warning symbol is used in this manual or on the equipment to warn of possible injury or death from electrical shock under noted conditions This ESD caution symbol urges proper handling of equipment or components sensitive to damage from electrostatic discharge Proper handling guidelines include the use of grounded anti static mats and wrist straps ESD protective bags
52. lated DBK subsections should enable you to set up your desired configuration P4 Adaptive Connection for DaqBoard 2000 Series and cPCI DaqBoard 2000c Series Product Name Description Connectivity DBK200_ DBK200 P4 to P1 Adapter Board DBK201 P4 to P1 P2 P3 Adapter Board Pi P2 P3 DBK209 P4 to P1 P2 P3 Mini Adapter Board P1 P2 P3 Note 1 P1 P2 and P3 DB37 connectors do not exist on the DaqBoard 2000 Series or 2000c Series boards but are obtained by using P4 adapters DBK200 series These adapters typically connect to the DaqBoard 2000 Series 2000c Series 100 pin P4 connector via cable Power Supply DBKs Power supply type DBKs are typically used in laboratory automotive and field applications Input power can come from any 10 to 20 VDC source or from an AC source by using an appropriately rated AC to DC adapter The DBK30A rechargeable power supply can power DBK modules where AC mains are not available the DBK30A outputs 28 V for powering transducers For a large number of DBK cards the DBK32A or DBK33 can be installed into an expansion slot The DBK33 is used when 5 V is required in addition to 15 VDC The DBK34 provides a steady 12 or 24 VDC while working with vehicle electrical systems that may be turned on or off during testing Power Supply Name Description DBK30A Rechargeable Battery Excitation Module 12 14 24 28 VDC 3 4 A hr 14 VDC DBK32A Auxiliary Power Supply Card 15 V 500 mA DBK33 T
53. munication Standard LPT ports on an IBM compatible PC have 4 bit and 8 bit modes to read data from the printer port The 8 bit mode is faster than the 4 bit but not all printer ports support this mode EPP ports are parallel ports with additional hardware that allows the DaqBook to communicate with the PC faster 3 to 10 times than standard parallel ports EPPs require special hardware and only certain computers are EPP capable Most laptop computers that use the Intel 386SL or 486SL chip set which includes the 82360 I O controller are EPP capable For computers with plug in card slots EPP adapter cards are available You may wish to consult your computer documentation for details about your machine and possible adapter cards For more information about supported EPP hardware and machine specific issues refer to the README file supplied with the software Note The EPPs may be configured for any available I O address but must be configured for either interrupt 5 or 7 The DaqBook driver does not support the use of interrupts 10 11 12 or 15 In addition to supporting the special hardware required for EPP capability some computers and parallel port cards come equipped with special BIOS or device drivers which support the EPP BIOS Draft Revision 3 and possible Draft Revision 5 standard This standard specifies a software level interface between applications and the EPP hardware itself The DaqBook DaqBoard software driver supports computers and
54. nd discusses various power options 3 System Connections and Pinouts Provides instructions for connecting a DBK option to a Daq or LogBook device Pinouts are included for the P1 P2 and P3 DB37 connectors as well as the 100 pin P4 connector used by PCI and compact PCI cPCI boards 4 DBK Set Up in DaqView Provides instruction for setting up analog and digital DBKs in DaqView s Hardware Configuration screen 5 DBK Set Up in LogView Provides instruction for setting up analog and digital DBKs in LogView s Hardware Configuration window 6 Troubleshooting Explains solutions to common noise wiring and configuration problems DBK Document Modules Includes DBK specific documentation for the card and module options listed on pages 5 and 6 of this document Daq Systems 02 13 02 DBK Basics pg 13 Note pg 14 DBK Basics 02 13 02 Daq Systems Appendix A Specifications DaqBooks Specifications DaqBooks General Power Consumption DaqBook 100 amp 120 510 mA 12 VDC DaqBook 112 360 mA 12 VDC DaqBook 200 620 mA 12 VDC DaqBook 216 600 mA 12 VDC DaqBook 260 620 mA 12 VDC Does Not Include internal DBK options Operating Temperature 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 0 to 70 C Humidity 0 to 95 RH non condensing Dimensions 285 mm W x 220 mm D x 35 mm H 11 x 8 5 x 1 375 Weight 2 2 kg 5 lbs DaqBook 260 9 Ibs A D Specifications Type Successive appr
55. nds or the system does not seem to be responding reboot the system Upon power up re enter the Daq Configuration and change the DaqBook configuration settings to those that work properly Test results have two components Resource Tests and Performance Tests Resource Tests lage Resource tests are intended to test system capability for the current device configuration a These tests are pass fail Resource test failure may indicate a lack of resource availability oo M or a resource conflict Device Resources Parallel Port LPT1 X e Base Address Test Tests the base address for the selected parallel port Failure of Passin WA this test may indicate that the parallel port is not properly configured within the Protocol standas E system See relevant operating system and computer manufacturer s documentation aad E to correct the problem e Interrupt Level Test Tests the ability of the parallel port to generate interrupts Failure of this test may indicate that the parallel port may be currently unable to generate the necessary hardware interrupt while other parallel port devices may Lasi an work OK in this mode Some parallel port devices such as printers do not require DaqBook Properties Tab interrupts to work properly See relevant operating system and computer manufacturer s documentation to correct the problem DaqBook User s Manual 01 23 02 Setup and Startup 2 5 Performance Tests 4 Daq Con
56. odules together The tabs provide a convenient way to quickly add modules to or remove modules from a system Dual lock tabs are often used to attach a notebook PC to a module e Splice Plate Kits Optional Splice Plate Kits are available through the factory The kits include metal plates that screw into the sides of modules to form a vertical rack of two or more modules This method allows the enclosure to size itself as needed rather than wasting space in a 1 size fits all type of enclosure A handle can be attached to the plate for convenience in portable applications Note that even when splice plates are used dual lock tabs are typically used to attach a notebook PC to the top level acquisition module Dual lock Tabs To attach to notebook PC Splice Plates lice Plates Optional Handle Stacking Data Acquisition Modules DaqBook User s Manual 01 23 02 DaqBook Hardware 3 17 Using T Cables CAUTION Turn power OFF to the Daq devices and externally connected equipment while connecting cables and setting configuration jumpers and switches or before opening the lid Electrical shock or damage to equipment can result even under low voltage conditions T Cables are available in different lengths and can be used for linking two or more compatible devices together via the device s 37 pin digital I O connectors The bottom end of the T Cable is a dual connector consisting of both a female connector and a 37 pin
57. oximation Resolution DaqBook 100 112 amp 120 12 bit DaqBook 200 216 amp 260 16 bit Conversion Time 8 us Monotonicity No missing codes Linearity 1 bit Zero Drift 10 ppm C max Gain Drift 30 ppm C max Sample amp Hold Amplifier Acquisition Time 2 us Aperture Uncertainty 100 ps Analog Inputs for DaqBook 100 112 amp 120 Channels 16 single ended 8 differential expandable up to 256 differential single ended differential operation is switch selectable per system Connector DB37 male P1 Resolution 12 bits Accuracy 0 1 FS Ranges Unipolar bipolar operation is switch selectable per system Unipolar 0 to 10V 0 to 5V 0 to 2 5V 0 to 1 25V Bipolar 5V 2 5V 0 125V 0 625V Maximum Overvoltage 30 VDC Input Current Differential 150 pA typ 0 2 pA max Single Ended 250 pA typ 0 4 pA max Input Impedance 100M Ohm in parallel with 100 pF Gain Temp Coefficient 3 ppm C typ Offset Temp Coefficient 12 uV C max 02 14 02 Analog Inputs for DaqBook 200 216 amp 260 Channels 16 single ended 8 differential expandable up to 256 differential single ended differential operation is software programmable per system Connector DB37 male P1 Resolution 16 bits Accuracy 0 025 FS Ranges Unipolar bipolar operation is software programmable on a per channel basis Unipolar 0 to 10V 0 to 5V 0 to 2 5V 0 to 1 25V Bipolar 5V 2 5V 1 25V 0 625V Maximum
58. pin male DIN to 5 pin male DIN provides convenient connection between DaqBook CA 115 power input connectors and battery packs also used to daisy chain input power to expansion modules equipped with 2 power input connectors e g DBK32A DBK42 6 in 5 pin DIN to automobile cigarette lighter power cable 8 ft CA 116 Note Specifications are subject to change without notice Appendix A Specifications DaqBooks 02 14 02 A 3 Note 02 14 02 Appendix A Specifications DaqBooks
59. powering up the system The figure later on this page provides an overview of the steps necessary for a successful setup Reference Notes DagqBook 260 Users Instructions detailing the removal of the slide out drawer and steps for installing internal cards are provided in Chapter 3 of this manual gt The DBK Option Cards and Modules User s Manual p n 457 0905 contains detailed DBK and power related information As a part of product support the DBK manual is automatically loaded onto your hard drive during software installation The default location is the Programs directory which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop CAUTION Turn off power to the DaqBook and externally connected equipment before connecting cables and setting configuration jumpers and switches and before removing the cover Electric shock or damage to equipment can result even under low voltage conditions Take ESD precautions packaging proper handling grounded wrist strap etc Minimum System Requirements PC system with Pentium Processor Windows Operating System RAM as follows 16 Mbytes of RAM for Windows 3 x 32 Mbytes of RAM for Windows 95 98 NT 64 Mbytes of RAM for Windows Me 64 Mbytes of RAM for Windows 2000 64 Mbytes of RAM for Windows XP Install Set Jumpers Software Test Hardware Connect Power PC DaqBook Installation Steps Pictorial Overview DaqBook 260 Users Instructions detailing the removal of
60. q Software The Daq devices have software options capable of handling most applications Three types of software are available e ready to use graphical programs e g DaqView DaqViewXL and post acquisition data analysis programs such as PostView DIAdem and eZ View e drivers for third party icon driven software such as DASYLab and LabView e various language drivers to aid custom programming using API Ready to use programs are convenient for fill in the blank applications that do not require programming for basic data acquisition and display e DaqView is a Windows based program for basic set up and data acquisition DaqView lets you select desired channels gains transducer types including thermocouples and a host of other parameters with a click of a PC s mouse DaqView lets you stream data to disk and display data in numerical or graphical formats PostView is a post acquisition waveform display program within DaqView e DaqViewXL allows you to interface directly with Microsoft Excel to enhance data handling and display Within Excel you have a full featured Daq control panel and all the data display capabilities of Excel e Post acquisition data analysis programs e g PostView DIAdem and eZ View typically allow you to view and edit post acquisition data e The Daq Configuration control panel allows for interface configuration testing and troubleshooting Each Daq system comes with an Application Programming Interfa
61. r 5 5 cr Fuse Power In DaqBook 260 Block Diagram Front and Rear Panels The front panel has male DB37 connectors for system expansion via P1 P2 and P3 The DaqBook section includes a power switch a DIN 5 connector for power in a DB25 connector for printer pass through a DB25 to the PC s parallel port and LED i status indicators for power buffer overload P1 P2 P3 ove Drees j ouem GUMO active and A D active 0 L 8 el WLLL RALLEL PORT R BUFFER Pl RUN ACTVE DaqBook 260 Front Panel 3 12 DaqBook Hardware 01 23 02 DaqBook User s Manual The rear panel is made of three termination panels with connectors for the various sensors Blank Panel BNC Connectors Safety Jacks single ended Safety Jacks Differential DBK601 plus Analog Common plus Analog Common plus Analog Common DBK602 DBK603 DBK604 sun IK Star IK Stor IK Sore IK Sore K T C Connectors Differential Terminal Blocks Strain Relief Clamp DB37 Connectors Female DBK605 B DBK605 R 16 connections per block DBK607 DBK608 DBK605 J DBK605 S 48 connections per panel DBK605 K DBK605 T DBK606 Hardware Setup WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard To avoid injury or equipment damage turn off power to all connected equipment during setup CAUTION Use ESD tools containers and procedures during setup of DBK cards El
62. riple Output Power Supply Card 15 V 250 MA 5V 1A DBK34 Vehicle UPS Module 12 24 VDC 5 A hr 12 VDC DBK34A UPS Battery Module 12 24 VDC 5 A hr 12 VDC pg 6 DBK Basics 02 13 02 Daq Systems Tips on Setting up a Data Acquisition System A successful installation involves setting up equipment and setting software parameters In addition to this manual you may need to consult your Daq device or LogBook user s manual Daq Systems DBKs should be configured before connections are made and power is applied This sequence can prevent equipment damage and will help ensure proper operation on startup Many DBKs have on board jumpers and or DIP switches that are used for setting channels and other variables You will need to refer to the individual DBK document modules to ensure that the DBKs are properly configured for you application Prior to designing or setting up a custom data acquisition system you should review the following tips After reviewing the material you can write out the steps to setup a system that will best meet your specific application needs 1 SOP 00s ON The end use of the acquisition data should be used to determine how you set up and program your acquisition system Prior to creating the system you should understand its layout and know how you are going to assign the channels If you can answer the following questions you are off to a good start If not you need to find the answers What engineering uni
63. s such inputs are thus time correlated Optional simultaneous sample and hold SSH cards enable DaqBooks to instantaneously sample up to 256 channels Scanning and timing specifications are met even when a DaqBook system includes a full complement of expansion modules All types of transducers are scanned within the same scan group and with no intervention from the host PC DaqBooks offer a wide selection of triggering capabilities Scans can be triggered by software a TTL signal or a level of analog input including slope The analog input trigger is hardware based and minimizes trigger latency to less than 10 ws Signal 8 DE 16 SE V0 ana od npu 12 or 16 bit utipiexe 100 kHz A to D Converter P1 4 digital outputs Gain select ANALOG I O for high speed per channel channel expansion or DAS 16 4 general purpose 512 step random access compatible digital outputs channel gain sequencer Programmable Computer 4 general purpose s sequencer Bee 1 0 digital inputs sor timebase data Note 1 1 auxiliary counter gate Select 10 us to 12 hrs P4 P2 1 TTL trigger input to PC DIGITAL I O 2 gain select for expansion parallel port Analog Trigger PIO 12 or EPP compatible Comparator Note 2 Note 1 P5 P3 pass through PULSE FREQ to printer HIGH SPEED DIGITAL I O 5 CTM 05 15 DC DC voc compatible 15 converter Power In Note 1 DaqBook 112 and DaqBook 216 do no
64. s manual is automatically loaded onto your hard drive during software installation The default location is the Programs directory which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop 3 10 DaqBook Hardware 01 23 02 DaqBook User s Manual DaqBook K X K RON ESS IN SPA 9 WH DV A PORE KELAT RS Pa Pinout NNNNA ANNANN Pulse Frequency High Speed Digital 1 0 This P3 interface is Y ay a a PEC PPRA P S available on the ESNIA S DaqBook 100 120 DISDE D PELRA 200 and 260 SSSss I Pin Signal Name Description for P3 Pin Use 6 sDi4 High speed digital input _bit 4 low byte SSS O 8 sDI2 High speed digital input _bit 2 low byte SSS O 9 SDI1 High speed digital input biti low byte S O High speed digital input bit 11 high byte High speed digital input bit 8 high byte Counter 1 input 9513 chip Note 1 Refer to the Power Management section in the DBK options manual p n 457 0905 Reference Note The Power Management section of the DBK Option Cards and Modules User s Manual p n 457 0905 contains additional power related information As a part of product support this manual is automatically loaded onto your hard drive during software installation The default location is the Programs directory which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop DaqBook User s Manual 01 23 02 DaqBook Hardware 3 11 DaqBook 260 The DaqBook 260 is a combination of a DaqBook 200 and a DBK60
65. sktop 3 14 DaqBook Hardware 01 23 02 DaqBook User s Manual 6 Configure chassis for power sources Avoid having more than one power source on the P1 bus 5 V is controlled by the JP1 and JP2 on the P1 interconnect board 15 V is controlled by the JP1 on the DaqBook 200 acquisition processor board A JP2 on interconnect board If 5 V will be supplied to DBK cards outside the chassis install the JP2 jumper on the P1 interconnect board see previous figure B JP1 on interconnect board If 5 V will be supplied to DBK cards inside the chassis install the JP1 jumper on the P1 interconnect board see previous figure C JP1 on acquisition processor board If using a DBK32A or DBK33 power card anywhere in the system remove the 15 V 15 V jumpers from JP1 on the DaqBook 200 acquisition processor board Refer to Hardware Setup in the DBK32A or DBK33 section of the DBK options manual 7 Install a power card if necessary If you determined in step 5 that additional power is needed add a DBK32A or DBK33 power card to the chassis A Carefully align the power card s DB37 connector with a DB37 connector on the interconnect board and gently press them together B Mount the power card with two screws into the standoffs on the card drawer Configure DaqBook 260 If a DaqBook 260 driver is not available in software select DaqBook 200 9 Configure DBK cards Configure unique channel addresses with the jumpers on t
66. t have P2 or P3 connectors 7 20 VDC for 100 112 and 120 Note 2 DaqBook 100 does not have EPP capability 9 18 VDC for 200 10 24 VDC for 216 DaqBook Block Diagram Reference Note A separate block diagram for DaqBook 260 is presented on page 3 12 3 2 DaqBook Hardware 01 23 02 DaqBook User s Manual Front and Rear Panels Excluding DaqBook 260 The following illustrations show the relative locations of connectors power switches indicator LEDs and the expansion slot as applicable DaqBook 260 is treated separately in an upcoming section Reference Note DaqBook 260 users should refer to page 3 12 for information specific to that product P1 ANALOG I O P2 DIGITAL I O P3 FREQUENCY 1 0 Front Panel of DaqBook 100 120 200 BUFFER P1 P2P3 AID FROM PC PARALLEL PORT POWER C ACTIVE Rear Panel of DaqBook 100 120 200 EXPANSION SLOT Rear Panel of DaqBook 112 216 DaqBook Controls and Connectors POWER Depressing the 1 side of this rocker arm switch turns the power on Connectors POWER INPUT This DIN5 input connector accepts 7 to 20 VDC for the 100 112 120 10 to 24 VDC for the 216 9 to 18 VDC for the 200 260 TO PARALLEL PRINTER This port allows the computer to use any standard parallel printer in a pass through mode DB25 FROM PC PARALLEL This port connects to the computer s standard or enhanced parallel port
67. the Unipolar Bipolar option is selected via software by the daq200SetMode and daq200SetScan commands Single ended or Differential Analog Input Channels JP4 Hardware Setting For DaqBook 100 112 and 120 Only CAUTION JP4 must be positioned vertically Positioning JP4 horizontally will damage the unit JP4 JP4 Single Ended Differential Factory Default JP4 Single Ended Differential Settings JP4 is a 3x2 header used to configure the 16 analog input lines as 16 single ended channels or as 8 pairs of differential channels In general if the DaqBook is going to be used in the stand alone mode no analog expansion cards either mode can be used If analog expansion cards each DBK capable of sixteen single ended or differential inputs are used the single ended mode must be used The default setting is thus single ended Place the jumpers in the desired position see previous figure Note For the DaqBook 200 216 and 260 the Unipolar Bipolar option is selected via software by the daq200SetMode and daq200SetScan commands 3 6 DaqBook Hardware 01 23 02 DaqBook User s Manual Time Base Selection JP5 JP5 is a 2x3 header that allows you to apply 1 of 3 oscillator iz F aa per derived frequencies to the 8254 timer chip The frequencies are 100 kHz 1 MHz and 10 MHz The default setting is 1 MHz Ez o0 foo Note A special version 8254 timer chip is required for 10 MHz o0 ORD DaqView and most 3rd party softwar
68. ts ranges sampling rates etc are best for your data Will the data be charted graphically statistically processed or exported to other programs How will the data be used How will the data be saved What are your system power requirements Using several DBKs or transducers that require excitation current may require an extra power supply e g a DBK32A Assign channel numbers Plan the location of transducers cable runs DBKs the acquisition device LogBook or Daq device and the computer Label your transducers cables and connectors to prevent later confusion When configuring your LogBook or Daq device s consider the following e LogBook calibration is typically performed automatically through LogView software however some DBKs may require manual calibration e The DaqBook and DaqBoard ISA type have internal jumpers and switches that you must set manually to match your application e Some DaqBook models are partially configured in software e Daq PC Cards are configured entirely in software e DaqBoard 2000 Series boards are PCI type boards They have no jumpers or switches and are configured entirely through software e cPCI DaqBoard 2000c Series boards are compact PCI cPCI type boards They have no jumpers or switches and are configured entirely through software e You may need to refer to other documentation such as Quick Starts Installation Guides User s Manuals and pertinent DBK document modules
69. ual The programmer s manual pertains to developing custom programs using Applications Program Interface API commands PDF 1008 0901 Programmers should check the readme file on the install CD ROM for the location of program examples included on the CD Your order was carefully inspected prior to shipment When you receive your system carefully unpack all items from the shipping carton and check for physical signs of damage that may have occurred during shipment Promptly report any damage to the shipping agent and your sales representative Retain all shipping materials in case the unit needs returned to the factory 02 14 02 DaqBook User s Manual Manual Layout Chapter 1 Daq Systems a Brief Overview discusses the modular concept associated with DaqBooks DaqBoards Daq PC Cards and DBK options Chapter 2 Setup and Startup provides instructions for configuring and connecting a DaqBook installing the appropriate software and supplying power to the system Chapter 3 A Closer Look at DaqBook Hardware discusses the differences between DaqBook models performance factors jumpers connections and stacking hardware DBK Basics discusses option cards and modules DBKs that can be used to enhance and expand data acquisition systems Note that DBK Basics is not a chapter but an independent document module that is applicable to this user s manual as well as others Appendix A Specifications DaqBooks
70. ur equipment you should read all documentation that covers your system Pay special attention to Warnings and Cautions Note During software installation Adobe PDF versions of user manuals will automatically install onto your hard drive as a part of product support The default location is in the Programs directory which can be accessed from the Windows Desktop Refer to the PDF documentation for details regarding both hardware and software A copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader is included on your CD The Reader provides a means of reading and printing the PDF documents Note that hardcopy versions of the manuals can be ordered from the factory DaqBook User s Manual Contains an overview of Daq systems setup and startup instructions for DaqBooks and details regarding DaqBook hardware The following PDFs are companion documents PDF p nn PE Q o oN DaqView and DaqViewXL Discusses how to install and use these out of the box data acquisition programs amp O O Post Acquisition Data Analysis User s Guide Contains at least one user s guide that pertains to a post acquisition data analysis program PostView DIAdem and eZ View are examples of post data analysis programs az z DBK Option Cards and Modules User s Manual The DBK Option Cards and Modules Manual discusses each of the DBK products available at the time of print a ae AN 3O v Programmer s Man
71. w High internal side oy Termination Panel Low external side Connection Types DaqBook User s Manual 01 23 02 DaqBook Hardware 3 15 12 Install termination panels Mount the termination panels to the card drawer with two screws for each panel 13 Install card drawer The card drawer slides into the bottom track of the chassis A Hold the card drawer by its handle and tilt it up slightly Place it on the bottom track of the chassis B Carefully slide the card drawer into the chassis When it engages the bottom track level the card drawer and continue inserting it until it engages with the P1 interconnect board C Tighten the three captive thumbscrews holding the termination panels to the chassis D Install the two screws holding the card drawer to the chassis 14 Connect external signals Connect signal inputs from sensors to termination panels 15 Install top cover Slide on the top cover and install the two top cover screws 16 Turn on system power and check operation 3 16 DaqBook Hardware 01 23 02 DaqBook User s Manual Stacking Hardware Using Dual Lock Tabs and Splice Plates For systems that make use of several data acquisition modules stacking units together conserves space and simplifies cable runs Such stacking can be facilitated with dual lock tabs or splice palates e Dual lock tabs Dual lock tabs often referred to as Velcro provide a means of temporarily stacking m
72. ystem s basic power connector see the following figure The CA 115 is a 6 in cable with a plug male DINS connector on both ends The CA 115 is used to connect DBK32As or DBK33s in parallel when they are to be powered by the same power supply GND Power output connector plug y Power Out on power supply cable and both ends of CA 115 cable Power input or daisy chain connector socket on device powered DaqBook DBK32A DBK33 Power In DINS Power Connectors Note DIN5 connectors for LogBook DBK34 and DBK34A have threaded retaining rings Note The following figure shows the pinout for the DBK34 and DBK34A Power Out DIN5 connector The 28 V pin is only active when the device is in the 28 VDC mode however the 14 V pin is active regardless of the mode selected GND 14V 28 V DINS Power Out On a DBK34 and DBK34A An Introduction to Power Related DBKs The power related DBK options are the DBK30A DBK32A DBK33 DBK34 and DBK34A From the standpoint of providing reliable power these DBKs have proven convenient in laboratory automotive and field applications Input power for these devices can come from any 10 to 20 VDC source or from an AC source via an appropriate AC to DC adapter A brief synopsis of the DBK power options follows Refer to the respective document modules for complete information Daq Systems 02 13 02 DBK Basics pg 9 P1 POWER DBK30A module provides power at 14 and 28 VDC

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