IOtech DaqBook/2000 Series, DaqOEM/2000 Series, DaqBook/2020, DaqOEM/2001, DaqOEM/2005 User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

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DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series

16-Bit, 200 kHz Multifunction Data Acquisition Systems

DaqBook/2001
DaqBook/2005
DaqBook/2020

DaqOEM/2001
DaqOEM/2005

DaqBook/2000 Series
DaqOEM/2000 Series

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Warranty Information

Your IOtech 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: [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]

Limitation of Liability

IOtech, Inc. cannot be held liable for any damages resulting from the use or misuse of this product.

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respective holders. All supplied IOtech software (including miscellaneous support files, drivers, and sample programs)
may only be used on one installation. You may make archival backup copies.

CE Notice

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.

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discharge. Proper handling guidelines include the use of grounded anti-static mats and wrist straps, ESD-protective
bags and cartons, and related procedures.

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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

IOtech has been an ISO 9001 registered firm 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.

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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 th e factory.

CAUTION

Using this equipment in ways other than described in this manual can cause
personal injury or equipment damage. Before setting up and using your
equipment, you should read all documentation that covers your system.
Pay special attention to Warnings and Cautions.

Note:

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During software installation, Adobe

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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 group, which can be accessed from the Windows Desktop. Initial navigation
is as follows:

Start [Desktop “Start” pull-down menu]

⇒ Programs

⇒ IOtech DaqX Software

You can also access the PDF documents directly from the data acquisition CD by using
the <View PDFs> button located on the opening screen.

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.

DaqBook2000_DaqOEM2000.pdf

Contains hardware-related and software-related material for DaqBook/2000,
DaqBook/2001, DaqBook/2005, DaqBook/2020, DaqOEM/2001, and DaqOEM/2005.
This pdf file plus the following constitute a complete set of documentation fo r these
devices.

DaqView.pdf

Discusses how to install and use this “out-of-the-box” data acquisition program.

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PostAcquisition Analysis.pdf

This pdf consists of two documents. The first discusses eZ-PostView, a post data
acquisition analysis program. The application is included free as a part of product

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support. The second includes information regarding eZ-FrequencyView and
eZ-TimeView. These two applications have more features than does eZ-PostView
and are available for purchase. They can; however, be used freely during a 30-day
trial period.

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Manual Layout

Chapter 1 – Daq Systems
Chapter 2 – DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series Device Overviews
Chapter 3 – Block Diagrams

DBK Options.pdf

The DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual discusses each DBK product.
In addition, the document includes chapters on signal management, system
connections, pinouts, DBK set up in software, and troubleshooting.

ProgrammersManual.pdf

The Programmer’s Manual pertains to developing custom programs using
Applications Program Interface (API) commands.

Programmers should check the readme.file on the install CD-ROM for the location of
program examples included on the CD.

Chapter 4 – Connectors, Indicators, Cables, & Pinouts
Chapter 5 – A Brief Look at Software
Chapter 6 – Configuring the System for Operation
Chapter 7 – CE Compliance and Noise Considerations
Chapter 8 – Taking Measurements
Chapter 9 – Calibration
Chapter 10 – Troubleshooting and Customer Support
Chapter 11 – Specifications
Glossary

Reference Note:
Reference to additional documents of importance begins on page iv.

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Table of Contents

Quick Start

1 – Daq Systems

2 – DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series, Device Overviews

I/O Comparison Matrix …… 2-1
Overview …… 2-2
Product Features …… 2-2
Synchronous Operations Matrix …… 2-6
DaqBook/2001 and DaqOEM/2001 …… 2-7
DaqBook/2005 and DaqOEM/2005 …… 2-8

3 – Block Diagrams

DaqBook/2001, DaqOEM/2001, DaqBook/2005, & DaqOEM/2005 …… 3-1
DaqBook/2020 …… 3-2
Detail “TC” (Thermocouple Input Circuitry) for DaqBook/2020 …… 3-3
Detail “V” (Differential Voltage Input Circuitry) for DaqBook/2020 …… 3-3

4 – Connectors, Indicators, Cables, & Pinouts

DaqBook/2020 …… 4-1
DaqBook/2001 and DaqBook/2005 ….. 4-3
DaqOEM/2001 and DaqOEM/2005 …… 4-4
Cables …… 4-5
Pinouts …… 4-7

5 – A Brief Look at Software

6 – Configuring the System for Operation

7 – CE Compliance and Noise Considerations

8 – Taking Measurements

Introduction …… 8-1
Scanning …… 8-1
Triggering …… 8-2
Synchronous I/O Operations …… 8-3
Asynchronous I/O Operations …… 8-7
Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal Conditioning …… 8-8

9 – Calibration

10 – Troubleshooting and Customer Support

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Handling Notice…… 10-1
Product Care …… 10-1
ReadMe Files and the Install CD-ROM …… 10-2
Driver Support…… 10-2
DaqCOM Issues …… 10-2
Ethernet Problems …… 10-2
Frequently Asked Questions …… 10-6
Customer Support …… 10-9

11 - Specifications

Glossary

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DaqBook & DaqOEM 2000 Series Quick Start

Daq

Ethernet-Based Portable Data Acquisition

DaqBook/2020

Book/2001

Step 1 - Install Software

1. Close all running applications on the host PC.

2. Insert the Data Acquisition CD into your CD-ROM drive and wait for the CD to auto-run. An Opening Screen

will appear. As an alternative, you can download software from:

3. Click the <ENTER SETUP> button.

Note: If you are downloading software from our website, follow instructions provided there.

DaqOEM/2000

Before you get started

Verify that you have the following items.

•

DaqBook, or DaqOEM [2000 Series]

•

TR-40U Power Supply

•

Ethernet Patch Cable

•

Ethernet jack [on PC or on a hub connected to the Ethernet]

•

Data Acquisition CD

•

Monitor: SVGA, 1024 x 768 screen resolution

•

Windows 2000 and Windows XP users:

PC with Intel™ Pentium, 1 GHz or equivalent;
512 MB memory; 10 GB disk space

• Windows Vista users:

PC must be Windows Vista Premium Ready

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4. From the hardware selection screen [which follows a licensing agreement], select the device from the

drop-down list and follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 2 - Connect the 2000 Series Device to the Ethernet

Though the following figure represents connecting a DaqBook/2020 to a PC and to power, note that the Ethernet ports
and Power In connectors are in the same relative locations for all devices in this 2000 Series.

In the figure, the DaqBook/2020 is connected directly to an Ethernet port on a host computer. Please consult your
user’s manual (located in PDF format on the CD) should you need information regarding network types other than this
simple direct connection.

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack on the 2000 Series device rear panel.

2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack on the host computer or

network hub.

Step 3 - Connect the 2000 Series Device to Power

1. With the 2000 Series power switch “OFF,” connect the power supply cable from the TR-40U to the unit’s

Power-In DIN5 connector (located on the rear panel).

2. Connect the TR-40U plug to a standard AC outlet; then turn the 2000 Series device Power switch to “ON.”

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Step 4 - Configure Computer Network Settings

Note: We recommend that you discuss this procedure with your Network Administrator before proceeding.

1. Open the Control Panel by navigating from the Windows Desktop as follows:

Start Menu ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel.

2. Double-click the “Network Connections” icon.

3. Double-click the icon for the network that the 2000 Series device is connected to.

4. In the “Local Area Connection Status” box, click on the <Properties> button. The “Local Area Connection

Properties” box will appear.

5. Double-click the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” component. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” box

will appear.

6. Select the “Use the following IP Address” radio

button. (See figure at left).

7. Set the IP address field to 10.0.0.x

where x is some number from 1 to 254.

Make sure that each computer and each device on
the dedicated network has a unique IP address.

8. Set the Subnet mask to 255.0.0.0. Note that the

remaining fields can be left as is. Click <OK>.

9. Click <OK> on follow-up screens to exit.

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties

(Partial View)

Step 5 - Configure & Test the System

1. Open the Daq Configuration Applet.

a. Navigate from the Windows’ Desktop: Start Menu ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel
b. From the Control Panel, double-click the Daq Configuration icon.

2. Add the 2000 Series Device to the list of installed devices.

a. Select the Computer image in the Device Inventory configuration tree.
b. Click the <Add Device> button. The “Select Device Type” box will appear.
c. Select the 2000 Series device from the list of devices.

Note: For DaqOEM/2001 and DaqOEM/2005, select DaqBook/2001 and DaqBook/2005, respectively.

d. Click the <OK> button. The “Properties” box will appear for the selected device.
e. Enter the Serial Number of the device. The number is on the MAC label (rear panel, upper left). The

serial number is located just below a barcode.

f. Select the “Auto IP Setting” radio button. The IP Address of the device will automatically be

calculated and displayed in the IP Address field

g. Click the <OK> button.

3. Test the system connections.

a. Make sure the device has been properly installed and is powered-on.
b. Make sure all cables are properly and securely connected.
c. Click the “Test Hardware” tab.
d. Click the <TCP/IP Test> button. This tests the Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol.

e. Upon completion of the TCP/IP test, click the <Resource Test> button.

When testing, if the unit does not respond within 30 seconds perform the following steps:

1) reboot the system, 2) upon power-up, re-open the Daq Configuration applet, 3)select another
configuration setting, 4) reinitiate the test.

Step 6 - Connect Data Acquisition Signal Lines

Prior to making signal connections review the Specifications chapter of your user’s manual to ensure that your
intended signal inputs do not exceed the specified limits. The manual is included in PDF format on your CD.

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Daq Systems 1

Daq Systems, the Modular Concept …… 1-1
DaqBooks, DaqBoards, and Daq PC-Cards ….. 1-2
Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal Conditioning …… 1-4
Daq Software …… 1-5

This chapter provides a brief overview of Daq devices.

Users interested in jumping straight to specific DaqBook/2000 Series or DaqOEM/2000 Series
information can skip directly to chapter 2.

Daq Systems, the Modular Concept

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.

• 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.

• 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 the DBK Option Cards and User’s Manual (p/n 457-0905).

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 a Daq PC-Cards.

Reference Note:
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.

• 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++, and VisualBASIC.

Note that third party icon-driven software, such as DASYLab and LabView, can be used with the
Daq devices.

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DaqView and DASYLab can only be used with one DaqBook/2000 Series, DaqOEM
Series, or DaqBoard/2000 Series device at a time.

LabView can be used with multiple /2000 Series devices.

For multiple device applications (via custom programming) refer to the Using
Multiple Devices section of the Programmer’s Manual. During software installation
from the data acquisition CD (p/n 1022-0601), a PDF version of the Programmer’s
Manual is automatically loaded onto your hard drive as a part of product support.
The default location is the Programs directory.

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 through the Windows Desktop.

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:

• A DaqBook/2000 Series product is a primary data acquisition device which resides external to a PC.

These devices connect directly to computer’s Ethernet port, or to an Ethernet network via a hub.
Note that early DaqBook models connected to a computer’s enhanced parallel port (EPP) interface or
connected to the PC by use of a PC-Card and cable.

• DaqOEM/2000 Series devices are DaqBook/2000 Series devices, minus the chassis.

• The DaqBoard [ISA type] board is an internal card that plugs into an ISA-bus slot within a

computer.

• DaqBoard/2000 Series boards plug into a PCI-bus slot, within a host PC. A variation of these

boards, the DaqBoard/2000c Series boards, plug into a compact-PCI-bus slot, within a compact
type host PC.

• The Daq PC-Card slides into the PCMCIA slot of a host computer, typically a notebook PC.

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Daq Data Acquisition Devices

Category Device Description

Primary
Acquisition
Device

DBK Option
Cards and
Modules*

Software

DaqBook/2000
Series

DaqOEM/2000
Series

DaqBook/100 Series
DaqBook/200 Series

DaqBoard/2000
Series

DaqBoard/2000c
Series

DaqBoard (ISA
types)*

Daq PC-Card* Plug-In PCMCI Card

Analog Signal
Conditioning

Analog Output Cards used to modify Analog Output Signals

Digital I/O and
Control

Expansion
Connections

Power Supply DBKs: 30A, 32A, 33, 34
Included Software DaqView, Post Data Acquisition Analysis Program (actual

Optional Software DaqViewXL, DASYLab

Portable Data Acquisition

16-bit, 200 kHz devices with Ethernet connectivity. The

series consists of DaqBook/2001, DaqBook/2005, and
DaqBook/2020.

Portable Data Acquisition

16-bit, 200 kHz boards with Ethernet connectivity. The

series consists of DaqOEM/2001 and DaqOEM/2005.
These boards reside external to the host PC.

Portable Data Acquisition

12-bit: DaqBook/100, /112, /120
16-bit: DaqBook/200, /216, /260

Plug-In Boards for PCI Bus-Slots

16-bit , 200 kHz. Six boards identified as /2000 through /2005

Plug-In Boards for Compact-PCI Bus-Slots

16-bit , 200 kHz. Six boards identified as /2000c through
/2005c

Plug-In Boards for ISA Bus-Slots
12-bit: DaqBoard/100A, /112A
16-bit: DaqBoard/200A, /216A, /2000

12-bit: Daq/112B
16-bit: Daq/216B

Cards and DBK modules used to condition Analog Signals
DBK/ 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 42, 43A, 44, 45, 50, 51,
52, 53, 54, 55, 65, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 90, 100, 207,
207/CJC

DBK/ 2, 5
Cards and DBK modules used to condition Digital I/O

DBK/ 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 208, 210

Cards and DBK modules used to expand the acquisition
system.

DBK/ 1, 10, 11A, 35, 40, 41, 60, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205,
206, 209

application not specified), Visual Basic extensions, Application
Programming Interface (API)

* The list of DBK cards and modules continues to grow. For information regarding new and upcoming products

consult out website, your sales representative, or contact the factory directly.

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Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal Conditioning

The DBK signal-conditioning cards and modules are designed for use with DaqBooks, LogBooks, and
various types of data acquisition boards, i.e., ISA, PCI, and compact-PCI 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 0 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.

Reference Note:
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.

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Daq Software

The Daq devices have software options capable of handling most applications. Three types of software are
available:

Ready-to-use programs are convenient for fill-in-the-blank applications that do not require programming
for basic data acquisition and display:

• ready-to-use graphical programs, e.g., DaqView, DaqViewXL, and post acquisition data analysis

programs such as eZ-PostView

• drivers for third-party, icon-driven software such as DASYLab and LabView

• various language drivers to aid custom programming using API

• 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.

• 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.

• A post acquisition data analysis programs, e.g., eZ-PostView, typically allows you to view and

edit post-acquisition data.

• The Daq Configuration control panel allows for interface configuration, testing, and

troubleshooting.

Each Daq system comes with an Application Programming Interface (API) via a subroutine library (DAQ)
or an ActiveX/COM based library (DaqCOM). API-language drivers include: C/C++, and Visual Basic.
The latest software is a 32-bit version API.

Reference Notes:

¾ The software document modules, DaqView, DaqViewXL, and Post Acquisition Data

Analysis User’s Guide, are not included as part of the hardcopy manual, but are

available in PDF version. See the PDF Note, below.

¾ 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

Note:

During software installation, Adobe
install onto your hard drive as a part of product support. The default location is in the

PDF versions of user manuals will automatically

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.

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DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series 2

Device Overviews

I/O Comparison Matrix …… 2-1
Overview …… 2-2
Product Features …… 2-2
Synchronous Operation Matrix …… 2-6
DaqBook/2001 and DaqOEM/2001 …… 2-7
DaqBook/2005 and DaqOEM/2005 ….. 2-8

I/O Comparison Matrix

for DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series Devices

Device Analog Input

Channels

Analog Input signals
enter through P1 , go
to MUX, to PGA, to
Gain & Offset
Amplifier, then to
Analog-to-Digital
Converter (ADC)

DaqBook/2001

16 Analog

and

DaqOEM/2001

Input

via P1

Analog Output

Channels

Digital Signals go
through Digital-to­Analog Converters,
then through “DAC
Out.”

4 Analog

Output

via P3

Digital I/O
Channels*

Digital signals pass
through one 16-bit
Digital I/O Port (on
P3) and three 8-bit
Digital I/O Ports
(on P2).

40 Digital

I/O

via P2 & P3

Counter/

Timers

Four 16-bit Counter
Input signals and Two
16-bit Timer Output
signals.

4 Counter In

2 Timer Out

via P3

DaqBook/2005

and

DaqOEM/2005

DaqBook/2020

16 Analog

Input via P1

14 Analog

Input via P1

16 Differential

Voltage Inputs

via BNC

Connectors

Note: DaqBook/2020’s Digital I/O is via the three 8-bit ports on

No DAC

Channels

4 Analog

Output

via BNC

Connectors

40 Digital

I/O

via P2 & P3

24 Digital

I/O via P2

4 Counter In

2 Timer Out

via P3

4 Counter In

2 Timer Out

via BNC

Connectors

P2. The device has no P3 connector. For this reason it has

14 Thermocouple

24 Digital I/O channels available, not 40 as do the other
devices.

Inputs

via Mini-TC

Connectors

Note: In addition to the BNC connectors indicated above, the DaqBook/2020 includes a BNC for External TTL Trigger input

and one for External Clock input.

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Overview

DaqBook/2020, /2001, /2005, DaqOEM/2001, and DaqOEM/2005 are high-speed, multi-function, data
acquisition devices for use with Ethernet PCs and Ethernet networks. Each unit connects directly to a PC’s
Ethernet port or network hub, and each features a 16-bit, 200-kHz A/D converter and digital calibration.

DaqOEM/2001 and DaqOEM/2005 devices have no chassis, but are otherwise identical to the
DaqBook/2001 and DaqBook/2005, respectively.

Note that block diagrams are presented in chapter 3 and connectors and pinouts are discussed chapter 4.

Product Features

I/O Connections

For DaqBook/2020, all input and output signals are accessed via: 37-pin DSUB connectors [P1 and P2],
BNC Connectors, and mini-TC connectors. Chapter 4 includes connector descriptions and pinouts.

For DaqBook/2001, /2005 and DaqOEM/2001, and DaqOEM/2005 all input and output signals are
accessed via the three 37-pin DSUB connectors [P1, P2, and P3]. Chapter 4 includes connector
descriptions and pinouts.

General Features

• TTL-level digital I/O lines. For DaqBook/2020 there are 24 TTL-level digital I/O lines

divided into three 8-bit ports on P2. For the other /2000 Series devices there are 40 digital
I/O lines. They are divided into three 8-bit ports on P2 and one 16-bit port on P3.

• Four 16-bit counters. Each can accept frequency inputs up to 10 MHz. The counters can be

cascaded into two 32-bit counters.

• Two 16-bit timer outputs. Each can generate square waves from 16 Hz to 1 MHz.

• Configuration through software only. Device settings are made via software. There are no

hardware settings to be made, for example, there are no device DIP switches to be set or
jumpers to be positioned. However, note that DBK expansion options may require s small
degree of manual set up. Refer to the DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual
(457-0905) for details. A PDF version of the document is included on the installation CD.

• Scan Sequencing. Each DaqBook/2020, /2001, /2005, DaqOEM/2001, and DaqOEM/2005

has a scan sequencer lets you select up to 16384 channel/range combinations. Scan rates are
programmable on a per channel basis to 5 µs/channel, 10 µs/channel, or 1000 µs/channel.

Note: Inputs to these devices can be measured at the 5 µs/channel rate. However, some

DBK expansion options require more settling time and can be measured at the
slower rate of 10 µs/channel or 1000 µs/channel. All types of measurements can
be mixed within the scan group.

• Synchronization. Each device includes two SYNC ports. Up to four units can be

synchronized, with respect to each other. Synchronization is accomplished by connecting one
DaqBook device SYNC port to the SYNC port of a second DaqBook device. A unit can be
scan-synchronized and triggered from any other DaqBook that is connected to it via a SYNC
cable. Either one of a unit’s two sync ports, or both, can be used. Note that the total
combined length of the Sync cables is not to exceed 15 feet (4.57 m). Chapter 8 includes a
block diagram regarding synchronizing multiple units.

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Triggering

DaqBook/2020, /2001, /2005, DaqOEM/2001, and DaqOEM/2005 each support a full complement of
trigger modes including:

• Hardware analog triggering – A user-programmed trigger level sets an analog DAC, which

is compared in hardware to the analog input level on the selected channel. Trigger latency
is < 5 µs.

• Digital and pattern triggering – TTL-level triggering and latencies less than 5 µs. The

trigger can be programmed for logic level or edge triggering. In pattern triggering, any of the
digital input ports acts as the trigger port. You can program the digital pattern.

• Software-based triggering – The PC detects the trigger event from analog, digital, or

counter readings. Six pre- and post-triggering modes are supported. Trigger latency is one
scan period.

Multi-unit synchronization via the SYNC ports does not support pre-trigger data.
Only post-trigger data can be collected and time correlated between the units.

Synchronous Input Operations

The DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series devices allow for synchronous scanning and
acquisition of Analog Input, Digital Input and Counter Input Data at up to 200 kHz aggregate scanning
rates. The Analog Input data can be either main unit or expansion modules from P1 compatible analog
input modules. The Digital Input data can be main unit 8-bit P2 (8255) digital inputs, 16-bit P3* digital
inputs or P2 compatible DBK digital input expansion modules.

*The 16-bit P3 digital inputs do not apply to DaqBook/2020, which has no P3 connector.

Analog Input Channels

The DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series devices allow analog input for the device and for P1
compatible DBK analog input expansion modules.

Channel Selection and Mode Settings

The DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series devices each accept up to 16 single ended or up to
8 differential-ended inputs and can be programmed for single-ended or differential-ended on a per channel
basis. Just one analog channel is sacrificed when a DBK expansion module is enabled. See DBK
documentation in the DBK Option Cards & Modules User’s Manual (p/n 457-0905) for further
information.

The DaqBook/2020 accepts up to 14 single ended inputs.

Channel Range and Polarity

Each device channel can be programmed for either unipolar or bipolar mode with gain settings of 1, 2, 4,
8, 16, 32, and 64. Note that the DaqBook/2020’s front panel analog inputs are bipolar only.

Channel Sampling Interval

The DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series devices allow for programmable sampling intervals
of 5us, 10us, or 1000µs on a per channel basis. This mode allows some channels which change slowly but
a higher degree of accuracy is desirable to be sampled at a longer interval while channels that change more
rapidly to be sampled using a shorter interval. Each 5us or 10us interval reduces the maximum aggregate
acquisition rate for the entire scan by that amount.

Note: DBK90 and DBK100 TC measurement modules sample at 1000µs/channel.

DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series 898095 Device Overviews 2-3

Digital Input Channels

The devices allow for either synchronous scanning of digital input channels or asynchronous I/O
operations for all configured digital channels.

Counter Input Channels

The DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series devices allow for synchronous scanning of the 4
16-bit counter input channels. The four 16-bit counter channels can also be cascaded into two 32-bit
counter channels. For either cascaded or non-cascaded counter channels each channel can be configured
for:

• Pulse Counting Mode – specifies that each counter should be cleared upon being read and placed into

the input scan.

• Totalize Counting Mode – specifies that each counter is to free-run and not be cleared during the input

acquisition.

Synchronous Input Acquisition Clocking

The DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series devices allow clocking of the synchronized inputs
either by an internal, programmable pacer clock or by external clocking. These products use a sequencer
to implement a multiplexing approach to gathering the input data. This means that with either internal or
external clocking the entire channel scan (including the sampling time for each channel) may not exceed
the maximum aggregate rate of 200 kHz.

Synchronous Output Operations

The DaqBook/2001, DaqBook/2020, and DaqOEM/2001 allow for synchronous output of D/A channels at
up to 100 kHz for each channel. All D/A channels can output waveform data from an on-board 256 k
sample buffer.

Output Channel Configuration

Analog Output Channels

For DaqBook/2001, DaqBook/2020, and DaqOEM/200, each D/A channel can be configured for
waveform output individually. If the D/A channel is not configured for waveform output it then is
available for asynchronous output operations.

Digital Output Channel

May only be used for asynchronous digital I/O operations.

Synchronous Output Clocking

The DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series devices allow clocking of the synchronized output by
the acquisition clock source, an internal, programmable pacer clock or by an external clock source. When
the clock source generates a new clock signal all outputs are updated concurrently. Regardless of the clock
source, the clock may not exceed the maximum update rate of 100 kHz.

Synchronous Output Data Source for DACs

For DaqBook/2001, DaqBook/2020, and DaqOEM/2001, the data source for synchronized output
operations can be that of the on-board 256k sample buffer.

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Asynchronous I/O Operations

The DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series devices allow asynchronous input of any counter or
digital channel that is not currently configured for synchronous acquisition. The devices also allow for
asynchronous output to any D/A channels not currently configured for waveform output. Likewise, the
16-bit P3 digital port, if available, can be used for both asynchronous input and output operations. In
addition, the timer outputs can be programmed at any time regardless of the current state of synchronous or
asynchronous operations on other channels.

Digital I/O Channels

Local 8255 Channels

The DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series devices have an implemented Intel 8255 core in the
digital I/O logic on the P2 port of the product. With the Intel 8255 there are three 8-bit wide ports
available for I/O and one 8-bit wide port for configuration purposes. The configuration port is used to
configure the other three 8-bit ports for either input or output operations.

Local 16-bit P3 Port

The 16-bit P3 Digital Port can be used as either an input, or an output port. With this port, no
configuration is required, the port simply outputs when written to and inputs when read. The 16-bit P3

port does not apply to DaqBook/2020.

Expansion Digital I/O

The DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series devices have the ability to expand digital I/O through
the P2 port via digital I/O expansion modules. These modules are discussed in the DBK Option Cards &
Modules User’s Manual. When using the digital I/O expansion modules the local P2 Intel 8255 digital I/O
becomes inaccessible in lieu of the expansion modules. These expansion modules provide additionally
Intel 8255 ports as well as input isolation for applications that require the expanded capabilities.

Pulse Stream Output Using Timers

The DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series devices allow the generation of output pulses based
upon a programmable setting. These output timers can be set at any time regardless of the state of any
synchronous or asynchronous operations which are currently taking place on other channels.

Analog Output Channels

The DaqBook/2001, DaqOEM/2001, and DaqBook/2020 have the ability to output analog data to any of
the available (up to four) D/A channels. Each D/A channel may be asynchronously updated by an
application if the D/A channel is not currently being used for waveform output operations. DaqBook/2005
and DaqOEM/2005 do not have analog output capability.

Counter Input Channels

The DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series devices have counter input capabilities and have the
ability to read counter input [if the counter channel is not configured for synchronous acquisition]. As in
the case of synchronous operations the 4 16-bit counter input channels can be used individually or
cascaded into two 32-bit counter channels. For either cascaded or non-cascaded counter channels each
channel can be configured for:

• Clear on Read Mode - specifies that each counter should be cleared (reset to 0) upon being read.

• Continuous Totalize Mode – specifies that each counter is to free-run and not be cleared during

the read operation.

DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series 898095 Device Overviews 2-5

Synchronous Operation Matrix

The following table applies to DaqBook/2000 Series and the DaqOEM/2000 Series devices. Note that this
table is closely related to the comparison table on page 2-1.

Operation

Synchronous Input

Analog Main Unit Inputs Yes Yes Yes
Analog Expansion Input Yes Yes Yes
Counter Inputs Yes Yes Yes
Digital Main Unit Inputs Yes Yes Yes
Digital Expansion Inputs Yes Yes Yes

Synchronous Output

Analog D/A Waveform Output Yes Yes No

Asynchronous IO

Main Unit Digital I/O Yes Yes Yes
Expansion Digital I/O Yes Yes Yes
Timer Output

(Pulse Generation)

Analog Output Yes Yes No

DaqBook/2020 DaqBook/2001

DaqOEM/2001

Yes Yes Yes

DaqBook/2005

DaqOEM/2005

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DaqBook/2001 & DaqOEM/2001

I/O

4 Counter In

2 Timer Out

16 Analog

Input

via P1

4 Analog

Output

via P3

40 Digital

via P2 & P3

via P3

Summary of DaqBook/2001 and DaqOEM/2001 Channels

DaqBook/2001 is a high-speed, multi-function, data acquisition module. DaqOEM/2001 is a board with
the same functionality, but no chassis. Both devices feature a 16-bit, 200-kHz A/D converter, digital
calibration, four 16-bit, 100-kHz D/A converters, 40 digital I/O lines, four counters, and two timers. Both
connect to a PC or Ethernet network via a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port.

Up to 470 channels of analog and digital I/O can be accessed with one DaqBook/2001 or one
DaqOEM/2001 board. Up to 896 thermocouple channels can be accessed with the use of DBK90 and
DBK100 expansion modules.

P1, P2, and P3 37-pin connectors provide access to all I/O signals. Port descriptions follow:

• P1 – Analog input port for16 single-ended or 8 differential analog inputs with 13 software

programmable ranges (±10 V to ±156 mV full scale).

• P2 – General purpose digital I/O port with 24 lines, or digital I/O expansion port controlling

up to 192 external lines.

• P3 – 16-bit digital I/O port, counter inputs, timer outputs, and analog outputs.

The on-board scan sequencer lets you select up to 16384 channel/range combinations. The sequencer scans
all channels of the scan at 5µs/channel, 10µs/channel, or 1000µs/channel.

100M-bit Ethernet allows analog and digital/counter input data, as well as analog and digital output data, to
flow between the PC and the DaqBook/2001, or to the DaqOEM/2001.

DaqBook/2001 and DaqOEM/2001 each support a full complement of trigger modes including:

• Hardware analog triggering – A user-programmed trigger level sets an analog DAC, which is

compared in hardware to the analog input level on the selected channel. Trigger latency is < 5 µs.

• Digital and pattern triggering – Each device has a separate digital trigger input line, allowing

TTL-level triggering and latencies less than 5 µs. The trigger can be programmed for logic level
or edge triggering. In pattern triggering, any of the digital input ports acts as the trigger port. You
can program the digital pattern.

• Software-based triggering – The PC detects the trigger event from analog, digital, or counter

readings. Six pre- and post-triggering modes are supported. Trigger latency is one scan period.
The four 16-bit, 100-kHz analog output channels have an output from -10 V to +10 V.
Other features of the DaqBook/2001 and DaqOEM/2001 include:

• 40 TTL-level digital I/O lines. They are divided into three 8-bit ports and one 16-bit port.

• Four 16-bit counters. Each can accept frequency inputs up to 10 MHz. The counters can be

cascaded into two 32-bit counters.

• Two 16-bit timer outputs. Each can generate square waves from 16 Hz to 1 MHz.

• Configuration through software. There are no switches or jumpers on the DaqBook/2001 or on

the DaqOEM/2001.

DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series 898095 Device Overviews 2-7

DaqBook/2005 & DaqOEM/2005

DaqBook/2005 is a high-speed, multi-function, data acquisition module. DaqOEM/2005 is a board with
the same functionality, but no chassis. Both devices feature a 16-bit, 200-kHz A/D converter, digital
calibra-tion, 40 digital I/O lines, four counters, and two timers. Both connect to a PC or Ethernet network
via a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port.

DaqBook/2005 and DaqOEM/2005 are identical to the DaqBook/2001 and DaqOEM/2001 previously
described, with one exception: the /2005 devices have no analog output capability.

DaqBook/2020

14 Thermocouple

Note: In addition to the BNC connectors indicated above, the DaqBook/2020 includes a BNC for

16 Analog

Input

via P1

No DAC

Channels

via P2 & P3

Summary of DaqBook/2005 and DaqOEM/2005 Channels

14 Analog

Input via P1

4 Analog

Output

via BNC

Connectors
16 Differential
Voltage Inputs

via BNC

Connectors

Note: DaqBook/2020’s Digital I/O is via the three 8-bit ports on

Inputs

P2. The device has no P3 connector. For this reason it has
24 Digital I/O channels available, not 40 as do the other
devices.

via Mini-TC

Connectors

External TTL Trigger input and one for External Clock input.

Summary of DaqBook/2020 Channels

40 Digital

I/O

24 Digital

I/O via P2

4 Counter In

2 Timer Out

via P3

4 Counter In

2 Timer Out

via BNC

Connectors

DaqBook/2020 is a high-speed, multi-function, data acquisition module. It features a 16-bit, 200-kHz A/D
converter, digital calibration, four 16-bit, 100-kHz D/A converters, 24 digital I/O lines, four counters, and
two timers. It connects to a PC or Ethernet network via a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port.

Up to 470 channels of analog and digital I/O can be accessed with one DaqBook/2020. Up to 896
thermocouple channels can be accessed with the use of DBK90 and DBK100 expansion modules.

P1, P2, and BNC connectors provide access to all I/O signals. Port descriptions follow:

• P1 – Analog input port for14 single-ended analog inputs with 13 software programmable ranges

(±10 V to ±156 mV full scale).

• P2 – General purpose digital I/O port with 24 lines, or digital I/O expansion port controlling

up to 256 external lines.

• BNCs – DaqBook/2020 provides connection for 16 differential voltage inputs via BNC

connectors. In addition, BNC connectors are present for: 4 Counter Inputs, two Timer Outputs,
one External TTL Trigger Input, and one External Clock Input.

• Mini-TC Connectors – DaqBook/2020 provides connection for 14 thermocouple inputs via

mini-TC connectors.

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DaqBook/2020’s on-board scan sequencer lets you select up to 16384 channel/range combinations. The
sequencer scans all channels of the scan at 5µs/channel, 10µs/channel, or 1000µs/channel.

100M-bit Ethernet allows analog and digital/counter input data, as well as analog and digital output data, to
flow between the PC and the DaqBook/2020.

DaqBook/2020 supports a full complement of trigger modes including:

• Hardware analog triggering – A user-programmed trigger level sets an analog DAC, which is

compared in hardware to the analog input level on the selected channel. Trigger latency is < 5 µs.

• Digital and pattern triggering – DaqBook/2020 includes a digital trigger input line, which

allows TTL-level triggering and latencies less than 5 µs. The trigger can be programmed for logic
level or edge triggering. In pattern triggering, any of the digital input ports acts as the trigger port.
You can program the digital pattern.

• Software-based triggering – The PC detects the trigger event from analog, digital, or counter

readings. Six pre- and post-triggering modes are supported.
The four 16-bit, 100-kHz analog output channels have an output from -10 V to +10 V.
Other features of the DaqBook/2020 include:

• 24 TTL-level digital I/O lines. They are divided into three 8-bit digital I/O ports (on P2).

• Four 16-bit counters. Each can accept frequency inputs up to 10 MHz. The counters can be

cascaded into two 32-bit counters.

• Two 16-bit timer outputs. Each can generate square waves from 16 Hz to 1 MHz.

• Configuration through software. There are no switches or jumpers on the DaqBook/2020.

• 16 differential voltage inputs via BNC connectors.

• 14 thermocouple inputs via mini-TC connectors.

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Block Diagrams 3

DaqBook/2001, DaqOEM/2001, DaqBook/2005, & DaqOEM/2005 …… 3-1
DaqBook/2020 …… 3-2
Detail “TC” (Thermocouple Input Circuitry) for DaqBook/2020 …… 3-3
Detail “V” (Differential Voltage Input Circuitry) for DaqBook/2020 …… 3-3

DaqBook/2001, DaqOEM/2001, DaqBook/2005, & DaqOEM/2005

Note: The 4 channel analog output applies to

DaqBook/2001 and DaqOEM/2001. It
does not apply to DaqBook/2005 or to
DaqOEM/2005.

Block Diagram for use with

DaqBook/2001, DaqOEM/2001, DaqBook/2005, & DaqOEM/2005

DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series 966895 Block Diagrams 3-1