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DaqBook

Data Acquisition for PCs

User's Manual

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457-0906

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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: (440) 439-4091, fax: (440) 439-4093, e-mail: sales@iotech.com

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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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

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 i n 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 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

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.

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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

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 documentati on for detail s regarding bo th hardware and soft ware.

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.

DaqView and DaqViewXL

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

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.

DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual

The DBK Option Cards and Modules Manual discusses each of the DBK products

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available at the time of print.

Programmer’s Manual

The programmer’s manual pertains to developing custom programs using Applicat ions

PDF

1008-0901

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.

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.

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Manual Layout

Chapter 1 – Daq Systems, a Brief Overview discusses the “modular concept” associated with DaqBooks,

Chapter 2 – Setup and Startup provides instructions for configuring and c onnecting a DaqBook;

Chapter 3 - A Closer Look at DaqBook Hardware discusses the differences between DaqBook models,

DBK Basics – discusses option cards and modules (DBKs) that can be used to enhance and expand data

Appendix A – Specifications, DaqBooks

DaqBoards, Daq PC-Cards, and DBK options.

installing the appropriate software, and supplying power to the system.

performance factors, jumpers, connections, and stacking hardware.

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.

Reference Notes: During software installation, Adobe

PDF versions of user manuals are automatically

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.

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DaqView and DaqViewXL – explains the use and features of the included out-of-the-box

data acquisition software.

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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.

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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.

➣

For programming-related information refer to the separate Programmer’s Manual,

p/n 1008-0901.

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1 – Daq Systems, a Brief Overview

Daq Systems, the Modular Concept ……1-1 DaqBooks, DaqBoards, & Daq PC-Cards….1-2 Using DBK Cards & Modules for Signal Conditioning …1-3 Daq Software …… 1-3

2 – Setup and Startup

Set Jumpers ……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 …… 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

Appendix A - Specifications, DaqBooks

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Daq Systems, a Brief Overview 1

Daq Systems, the Modular Concept …… 1-1 DaqBooks, DaqBoards, and Daq PC-Cards …… 1-2 Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal Conditioning ….. 1-3 Daq Software ……1-3

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.

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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).

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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 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.

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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). Sever a l 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 through the Windows Desktop.

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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:

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The DaqBook is an external module that connects to a computer’s enhanced parallel port (EPP) interface or PC-Card link.

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

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DaqBoard/2000 Series Boards plug into a PCI-bus slot, within a host PC.

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cPCI DaqBoard/2000c Series boards plug into a cPCI-bus slot, within a host PC.

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

Features common to the Daq products include:

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100-kHz channel-to-channel scan and gain switching (10 µs); 200-kHz for DaqBoard/2000 Series and DaqBoard/2000c Series Boards.

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512-location sequence memory that can be loaded with any combination of channels and gains.

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Ability to access up to 256 different channels of DBK signals while maintaining the channel-tochannel scan rate. The DBK expansion options can accommodate mixed-signal inputs from thermocouples and RTDs to isolated high-voltage inputs and strain gages.

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Ability to handle 8 differential or 16 single-ended signal inputs without DBK expansion units.

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Ability to handle fixed digital I/O up to 4 TTL lines in and 4 TTL lines out (accessible only if no 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

Models

DaqBooks

DaqBook/100 12 bit 2 Jumper Jumper 16 high speed DaqBook/112 12 bit 2 Jumper Jumper N/A N/A 8.5×11 DaqBook/120 12 bit 2 Jumper Jumper 16 high speed DaqBook/200 16 bit 2 Software Software 16 high speed DaqBook/216 16 bit 2 Software Software N/A N/A 8.5×11 DaqBook/260 16 bit 2 Software Software 16 high speed

ISA-DaqBoards

DaqBoard/100A 12 bit 2 Sequencer Software 16 high speed DaqBoard/112A 12 bit 2 Sequencer Software N/A N/A 4.5×13.125 970 mA @ 5V

DaqBoard/200A 16 bit 2 Sequencer Software 16 high speed DaqBoard/216A 16 bit 2 Sequencer Software N/A N/A 4.5×13.125 1340 mA @ 5V

Daq PC-Cards

Daq/112B 12 bit N/A Bipolar Daq/216B 16 bit N/A Bipolar

Does not include power consumpti on of internal DBK options.

A/D

Resolution

Analog

Output

Channels

Unipolar/

Bipolar

Selection

Only Only

Single-

ended/

Differential

Selection

Software N/A N/A 3.375×0.2 160 mA @ 5V Software N/A N/A 3.375×0.2 160 mA @ 5V

Programmable

Digital I/O

Lines

24 gen purpose

24 gen purpose 24 gen purpose

24 gen purpose

Program

mable

Counter/

Timers

5 ch

7 MHz

5 ch

7 MHz

5 ch

7 MHz

5 ch

7 MHz

5 ch

7 MHz

5 ch

7 MHz

Size

(inches)

8.5×11 ×1.375

×1.375

8.5×11 ×1.375

×1.375

11×13

×3.5

4.5×13.125 1330 mA @ 5V

4.5×13.125 1700 mA @ 5V

Power

Consumption

510 mA @ 12V 360 mA @ 12V 510 mA @ 12V 620 mA @ 12V 600 mA @ 12V

mA @ 12V

620

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Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal Condi ti oning

The DBK signal-conditioning 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 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 majorit y 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.

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:

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ready-to-use graphical programs, e.g., DaqView, DaqViewXL, and post acquisition data analysis programs such as PostView, DIAdem, and eZ-View

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

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various language d rivers to aid cust om programming using API

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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.

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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.

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Post acquisition data analysis programs, e.g., PostView, DIAdem, and eZ-View, typically allow you to view and edit post-acquisition data.

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

Each Daq system comes with an Application Programming Interface (API). API-language drivers include: C/C++, Delphi, and Visual Basic. The latest software is a 32-bit version API.

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Reference Notes:

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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.

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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

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 r egarding both hardware and soft war e.

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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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 powering up the system. The figure, later on this page, provides an overview of the steps necessary for a successful setup.

Reference Notes:

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DaqBook/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.

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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.

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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

DaqBook/260 Users

DaqBook User’s Manual

DaqBook Installation Steps, Pictorial Overview

: Instructions detailing the removal of the slide-out drawer and steps for installing

internal cards are provided in Chapter 3 of this manual.

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(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.

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) 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.

JP1 –

Motherboard Jumper Locations

Note: DaqBook/112 and DaqBook/216 boards are physically smaller than the other boards.

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 DBK3 3 Power Supply Card, remove all jumpers from JP1.

If no cards are being used, the counter/timer CTR0 is available, and JP1 must be set as shown in the

following figure.

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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.

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JP2 –

DAC Reference Voltage and SSH (Simultaneous Sample and Hold)

JP2 selects an Internal (default) or External reference voltage for the two separate analog outputs.

JP2 also select s SSH (default) for applications using one or more of the following: DBK2, DBK4, DBK5, DBK7, DBK17, DBK50, or DBK51.

We recommend that you leave these jumpers at the factory default setting (see figure at right). Refer to the JP2 material in chapter 3 prior to making changes.

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Incorrect jumper placement can damage the DaqBook! JP2 – If EXT DAC0 or EXT DAC1 are used, the SSH jumper must be removed! JP3 and JP4 - Placing JP3 [or JP4] jumpers horizontally can damage DaqBook!

JP3 –

JP4 -

Bipolar or Unipolar A/D Operation

JP3 selects Bipolar (default) or Unipolar operation for the A/D converter.

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If using DBK cards, leave these jumpers in the factory default positions.

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If you 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.

Single-ended or Differential Analog Input Channels

JP4 selects the analog input lines as 16 Single-Ended channels (default); or 8 pairs of Differential channels.

If using DBK cards, leave these jumpers in the factory default positions. If you are not using DBK cards and you want differential channels, then position the jumpers for D i fferential.

Note: For DaqBook/200, /216 and /260 a JP4 equivalent setting is made in

software.

(2 & 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 plug 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.

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If connecting your DaqBook to a notebook PC,

you can use a WBK20A, PCMCIA Interface Card. Refer to separate instructions (supplied with the WBK20A) if applicable.

If connecting your DaqBook to a desktop PC (with no available EPP port), you can use a WBK21 Interface

card. Refer to separate instructions (supplied with the WBK21) if applicable.

WBK20A Interface Card

BK21 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, Master Setup Screen

(a) Remove previous version Daq devi ce drivers, if present. You ca n do this through Microsoft’s

Add/Remove Programs feature by navigating from your deskto p as follows:

Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel ⇒ 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 .

Software Master Setup Screen appears (see previous figure).

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(d) Select DaqBook/DaqBoard Support. For Windows95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, select 32-bit.

If using Windows3.1, or DOS, select 16-bit instead of 32-bit.

(e) If you do not have Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or greater installed on your PC, select Acrobat

Reader. This will enable you to read 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.

(f) Select Post Acquisition Data Analysis Program. Refer to the Post Acquisition Data Analysis

Program document module (e.g. DIAdem, PostView, eZ-View) for information. A copy of the applicable document module is included in this manual.

(g) Click “Start Install” and follow the screen prompts.

(5) Test Hardware

(a) Run the Daq Configuration control panel applet. (b) Click “Add Device.” (c) Select your DaqBook model from the “Device Type” scroll box and

click OK.

(d) Select your DaqBook from the “Device Inventory” window and click

“Properties.”

(e) Ensure settings are correct, and make changes if needed. (f) Select the Test Hardware tab.

Device Type Window

(g) 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.

(h) Click the “Resource Test” button. This begins the test on DaqBook. (i) 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 seconds 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 tho s e that work properly.

Test results have two components: Resource Tests and Performance Tests.

Resource Tests

Resource tests are intended to test system capability for the current device configuration. These tests are pass/fail. Resource test failure may indicate a lack of resource availability or a resource conflict.

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Base Address Test – Tests the base address for the selected parallel port. Failure of

this test may indicate that the parallel port is not properly configured within the system. See relevant operating system and computer manufacturer’s documentation to correct the problem.

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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 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.

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Performance Tests

Performance tests are intended to test various DaqBook functions with the current device configuration. These tests give quantitative results for each supported functional group. The results represent maximum rates at which the various operations can be performed. These rates depend on the selected parallel port protocol and will vary according to port hardware capabilities.

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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.

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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 parallel port. Results are given in bytes/second.

•

Digital I/O Output Speed – tests the maximum

transferred from the computer’s memory to the DaqBook’s Digital I/O ports through the parallel port. Results are given in bytes/second.

rate at which DIO output data can be

Test Hardware Tab

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.

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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 × 11 × 1.375 inch metal chassis; with exception of the DaqBook/260, which is 11 × 13 × 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.

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.

•

DaqBook/112 and DaqBook/216 provide 1 slot for an expansion DBK card.

•

DaqBook/100, 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.

•

DaqBook models /120, /200, and /260 have EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) capability.

•

DaqBook/260 has 3 expansion slots for DBK cards.

•

DaqBook/100, DaqBook/112, and DaqBook/120 are 12-bit.

•

DaqBook/200, DaqBook/216, and DaqBook/260 are 16-bit.

Reference Notes: The section, External Analog Expansion Power (JP1), explains how to set JP1, based on power use in the system.

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Performance Factors

+5+

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 programmablegain 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.

The DaqBooks can perform 100 kHz scan sequences with programmable delays from 10 µs to 10 hours. The 100 kHz conversion rate fixes the time skew between channels at 10 µs. 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 inputs; 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 µs.

Reference Note: Connector Pinouts begin on page 3-8.

Signal

I/O

ANALOG I/O

(DAS-16

compatible)

(Note 1)

Note 1 Note 2

DIGITAL I/O

(PIO-12

compatible)

PULSE/FREQ.

HIGH-SPEED

DIGITAL I/O

(CTM-05

compatible)

: DaqBook/112 and DaqBook/216 do not have P 2 or P3 connectors. : DaqBook/100 does not have EPP capability

4 digital outputs for high-speed channel expansion

4 general purpose digital outputs

4 general purpose digital inputs

1 auxiliary counter gate 1 TTL trigger input 2 gain select for ex pansion

Dual 12-bit DAC

24-bit general purpos e digital I/O lines

16 high-speed digital inputs

5 counter/timer channels

8 DE/16 SE analog input multiplexer

-or-

1, x2 4, x8

er channel

512-step, random access channel/gain sequencer

rigger elect

nalog Triggeromparator

mplifier

15 15

2 or 16-bit, 00 kHz, A-to-D

onverter

00kHz

lock

C-DC

onverter

4K word FIFO data buffer

ample

old

equencer

eset

timebase.

rogrammable

equencer 0 us to 12 hrs

(+7-20 VDC for /100, /112, and /120) (+9-18 VDC for /200) (+10-24 VDC for /216)

VDC

Power In

Computer

I/O

to PC

parallel

port

or EPP

(Note 2)

pass-through

to printer

DaqBook Block Diagram

Reference Note: A separate block diagram for DaqBook/260 is presented on page 3-12.

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Front and Rear Panels

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.

Excluding DaqBook/260

P1 - ANALOG I/O P2 - DIGITAL I/O P3 - FREQUENCY I/O

Front Panel of DaqBook/100/120/200

Rear Panel of DaqBook/100/120/200

P1 - ANALOG I/O

Front Panel of DaqBook/112/216

Rear Panel of DaqBook/112/216

DaqBook Controls and Connectors

Switch

POWER Depressing the “1” side of this rocker-arm switch turns t he power on.

Connectors

POWER INPUT This DIN5 input connector accepts +7 to 20 VDC for the / 100, /112, /120; +10 to

TO PARALLEL PRINTER This port allows the computer to use any standard parallel printer in a

FROM PC PARALLEL

PORT

P1 - ANALOG I/O Provides sixteen analog input channels, two analog output channels,

P2 - DIGITAL I/O Provides three 8-bit TTL programmable I/O ports and external interrupt input

P3 - FREQUENCY I/O Provides five 16-bit counters and sixteen high-speed digital inputs and external

Indicators

POWER This LED lights when power is applied to the DaqB ook and the power switch is

P1-P2-P3 ACTIVE This LED lights when the DaqBook is i n an active state. This LED i s off when

BUFFER OVERRUN This LED lights for a buf fer overrun error. This occurs when A/D s i gnals are

A/D ACTIVE This LED lights during an A/D scan sequence. If the s equence has a low

24 VDC for the /216; +9 to 18 VDC for t he /200, /260.

pass-through mode (DB25).

This port connects to t he computer’s standard or enhanced paral l el port (DB25).

two 16-bit counter/timers , four TTL inputs and outputs, and various signals for driving expansion cards (DB37).

(DB37).

interrupt input (DB37).

in the “1” (ON) position.

the DaqBook is disabled or in t he pri nter-pass-through mode. P1, P 2, and P3 are software accessible from the computer.

converted faster than the PC collects the data. Depending on t he appl i cation, this indication may not be an error.

number of steps and occurs inf requent ly, t his indicator will only flash briefly.

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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 except for the jumpers’ relative locations. Silkscreening 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:

•

JP1 - External Analog Expansion Power; default is Analog Option Card Use

•

JP2 - DAC Voltage Reference; default is DAC0 and DAC1 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 1 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.

Location of DaqBook Jumpers

External Analog Expansion Power (JP1)

This 4×2 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 CTR0 is available, and JP1 must be set accordingly. The default setting is for use of analog option cards.

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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.

JP1

-15 V

-O C TOU T

-O C L K IN

+15 V

Counte r/Timer Use (16-bit Mod e O nly)

JP1 External Analog Expansion Settings

JP1

-15 V

-O C TOU T

-O C L K IN

+15 V

Analog Option

Card Use

JP1

-15 V

-O C TOU T

-O C L K IN

+15 V

DBK32A or DBK33

Option Card Use

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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 5×2 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.

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 DAC0 and DAC1 set to Internal Reference.

Note: The SSH setting is used with DBK2, DBK4, DBK5, DBK7, DBK17, DBK50, and DBK51.

Refer to the DBK options manual (p/n 457-0905) as needed.

JP2

EXT

IN T

SSH

INT

EXT

DAC0 External Ref DAC1 External Ref

DAC1

DAC0

JP2 JP2 JP2

DAC0 External Ref

DAC1 Internal Ref

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DAC0 Internal Ref

DAC1 External Ref

JP2 DAC Reference Settings

DAC0 Internal Ref DAC1 Internal Ref

Factory Default

JP2

DAC0 Internal Ref DAC1 Internal Ref

w ith SSH

JP2

DAC0 External Ref

DAC1 Internal Ref

w ith SSH

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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 ×1 gain range). In the unipolar mode , positive voltages up to 10 VDC may be applied (×1 gain range). Refer to the table below for gain, range, and mode relations.

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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

×1BI ±5 ×2BI ±2.5 ×4 BI ±1.25

×8 BI ±0.625 ×1 UNI 0 to +10 ×2 UNI 0 to +5

×4 UNI 0 to +2.5 ×8 UNI 0 to +1.25

Note: For the DaqBook/100, /112, and /120, set the jumpers to the desired position as shown in figure.

JP3 Unipolar/Bipolar Operation Settings

Note: For the DaqBook/200, /216, and /260 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

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JP4 must be positioned vertically. Positioning JP4 ho rizontally will damage the unit.

JP4 Single-Ended/Differential Settings

JP4 is a 3×2 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

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daq200SetMode and daq200SetScan commands.

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Time Base Selection (JP5)

JP5 is a 2×3 header that allows you to apply 1 of 3 oscillatorderived frequencies to the 8254 timer chip. The frequencies are 100 kHz, 1 MHz, and 10 MHz. The default setting is 1 MHz.

Note: A special-version 8254 timer-chip is required for 10 MHz.

DaqView and most 3rd party software assume the 1 MHz time base.

JP5 Time Base Settings

Watchdog Timer Enable/Disable (JP6)

This 3-pin header (JP6) allows the elective use of the watchdog timer. The watchdog timer is used to assure consistent operation of the pass-through pr inter port during data collect ion and to restore pass-through printing if the computer is reset. Enable the watchdog timer if you:

•

Use a printer on the pass-through printer port

•

Expect the computer to be suddenly reset during DaqBook operation

•

Want the DaqBook to reset itself rather than having to manually toggle the

DaqBook’s power switch. Place the shunt jumper in the desired position as shown in the figure. The default setting is Disabled.

Note: The watchdog timer can mistake a computer pause for a reset and then impede background

measurements. For this reason, the wa tchdog timer should normally be disabled unless automa tic restoration of pass-through printing is required.

JP6 Watchdog Timer

Settings

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 cable s of this type can be ordered t hrough 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 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/100/112/120, +10-24 VDC for the DaqBook/216, and +9-18 VDC for the DaqBook/200/260. Before pl uggi ng unit in, make sure the power switch is in the “0” (OFF) position.

•

If using an AC power adapter, plug it into an AC outlet and attach the low voltage end to the jack on

the DaqBook.

•

If using another VDC so urce, make sure leads are connected to the proper DIN terminals.

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Power

Adapter

Power

Source

Power Switch

GND

DaqBook Connections

Printer

Optional

Power Input Conn ector

Com puter

CA-35-2

DaqBook

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 b y issuing a <PRINT SCREE N> 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) communication. 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 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.

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)

(

DaqBook

P1 Pinout

Analog I/O

(compatible with

Metrabyte DAS-16)

Pin Signal Name Description for P1 Pin Use

1 +5 PWR +5 V supply see Note 1 2 CTR 0 OUT/-15 VDC Counter 0 output (8254 chip)/ -15 V supply see Note 1 3 OP 3/CHS 3 Digital out bit 3/channel select line for expansion cards 4 OP 1/CHS 1 Digital out bit 1/channel select line for expansion cards 5 IP 3/GS 1 Digital in bit 3/gain select line for expansion cards 6 IP 1/GS 0 Digital in bit 1/gain select line for expansion cards 7 POWER GND Digital ground 8 VREF (-5V) -5 V supply @ 10 mA max 9 D/A 0 OUT Digital to analog converter output ch 0 10 D/A 0 REF IN Digital t o anal og converter reference in ch 0 (mus t i n vert ) 11 CH 7 LO IN/CH 15 HI IN Ch 7 LO IN (differential mode)/ch 15 HI IN (single-ended mode) 12 CH 6 LO IN/CH 14 HI IN Ch 6 LO IN (differential mode)/ch 14 HI IN (single-ended mode) 13 CH 5 LO IN/CH 13 HI IN Ch 5 LO IN (differential mode)/ch 13 HI IN (single-ended mode) 14 CH 4 LO IN/CH 12 HI IN Ch 4 LO IN (differential mode)/ch 12 HI IN (single-ended mode) 15 CH 3 LO IN/CH 11 HI IN Ch 3 LO IN (differential mode)/ch 11 HI IN (single-ended mode) 16 CH 2 LO IN/CH 10 HI IN Ch 2 LO IN (differential mode)/ch 10 HI IN (single-ended mode) 17 CH 1 LO IN/CH 9 HI IN Ch 1 LO IN (differential mode)/ch 9 HI IN(single-ended mode) 18 CH 0 LO IN/CH 8 HI IN Ch 0 LO IN (differential mode)/ch 8 HI IN (single-ended mode) 19 L.L. GND Low-level ground (analog ground - use with analog inputs and outputs) 20 CTR 2 OUT Counter 2 output (8254 chip) 21 CTR 0 CLOCK IN/+15 VDC Counter 0 clock in (8254 chip)/+15 V supply see Note 1 22 OP 2/CHS 2 Digital output bit 2/ channel select line for expansion cards 23 OP 0/CHS 0 Digital output bit 0/channel select line for expansion cards 24 IP 2/CTR 0 GATE Digital input bit 2/count er 0 gate (16-bit support only) 25 IP 0/TRIG 0 Digital input bit 0/trigger 0 26 D/A 1 REF IN/SSH Digit al -to-analog converter reference in ch 1 (must invert)/ SSH 27 D/A 1 OUT Digital-to-analog converter output c h 1 28 L.L. GND Low-level ground (analog ground - use with analog inputs and outputs) 29 L.L. GND Low-level ground (analog ground - use with analog inputs and outputs) 30 CH 7 HI IN Ch 7 HI IN (singl e-ended mode or differential mode) 31 CH 6 HI IN Ch 6 HI IN (singl e-ended mode or differential mode) 32 CH 5 HI IN Ch 5 HI IN (singl e-ended mode or differential mode) 33 CH 4 HI IN Ch 4 HI IN (singl e-ended mode or differential mode) 34 CH 3 HI IN Ch 3 HI IN (singl e-ended mode or differential mode) 35 CH 2 HI IN Ch 2 HI IN (singl e-ended mode or differential mode) 36 CH 1 HI IN Ch 1 HI IN (singl e-ended mode or differential mode) 37 CH 0 HI IN Ch 0 HI IN (singl e-ended mode or differential mode)

: Software configuration commands determine P 1 di gi t al I/O pin functions. A ctual shunt-jumper placement is required to provide

Note

±15 VDC to expansion cards or disconnect internal DAC references to allow externally select ed DAC references. Digital I/O cannot be used with DBKs. “/” indicates the pin can be used for either funct i on 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.

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DaqBook

P2 Pinout

Digital I/O

This P2 interface is

available on the

DaqBook/100, /120,

/200, and /260.

Pin Signal Name Description for P2 Pin Use

1 IR INPUT Interrupt line input (no funct i ons to access this ) 2 IR ENABLE Interrupt line enable (no functi ons to access this) 3 PORT B 7 Digital input/output - port B bit 7 4 PORT B 6 Digital input/output - port B bit 6 5 PORT B 5 Digital input/output - port B bit 5 6 PORT B 4 Digital input/output - port B bit 4 7 PORT B 3 Digital input/output - port B bit 3 8 PORT B 2 Digital input/output - port B bit 2 9 PORT B 1 Digital input/output - port B bit 1 10 PORT B 0 Digital input/output - port B bit 0 11 GND Digital ground 12 N/C Pin not connected/not used 13 GND Digital ground 14 N/C Pin not connected/not used 15 GND Digital ground 16 N/C Pin not connected/not used 17 GND Digital ground 18 +5 V +5 V supply see Note 1 19 GND Digital ground 20 +5 V +5 V supply see Note 1 21 GND Digital ground 22 PORT C 7 Digital input/ output - port C bit 7 23 PORT C 6 Digital input/ output - port C bit 6 24 PORT C 5 Digital input/ output - port C bit 5 25 PORT C 4 Digital input/ output - port C bit 4 26 PORT C 3 Digital input/ output - port C bit 3 27 PORT C 2 Digital input/ output - port C bit 2 28 PORT C 1 Digital input/ output - port C bit 1 29 PORT C 0 Digital input/ output - port C bit 0 30 PORT A 7 Digital input/output - port A bit 7 31 PORT A 6 Digital input/output - port A bit 6 32 PORT A 5 Digital input/output - port A bit 5 33 PORT A 4 Digital input/output - port A bit 4 34 PORT A 3 Digital input/output - port A bit 3 35 PORT A 2 Digital input/output - port A bit 2 36 PORT A 1 Digital input/output - port A bit 1 37 PORT A 0 Digital input/output - port A bit 0

: No local lines are available if digital expansion cards are in use.

Note

P2 expansion cables must be kept short for proper operation. Do not exceed 14” per attached DBK card.

Note 1: Refer to the Power Management section in the DBK options manual (p/n 457-0905).

Reference Note:

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P3 Pinout

Pulse/Frequency/

High-Speed

Digital I/O

This P3 interface is

available on the

DaqBook/100, /120,

/200, and /260.

Pin Signal Name Description for P3 Pin Use

1 IR INPUT Interrupt line i nput (used with counters) 2 IR ENABLE Interrupt line enable (used with counters) 3 SDI 7 High-speed digital input bit 7 (low byte) 4 SDI 6 High-speed digital input bit 6 (low byte) 5 SDI 5 High-speed digital input bit 5 (low byte) 6 SDI 4 High-speed digital input bit 4 (low byte) 7 SDI 3 High-speed digital input bit 3 (low byte) 8 SDI 2 High-speed digital input bit 2 (low byte) 9 SDI 1 High-speed digital input bit 1 (low byte) 10 SDI 0 High-speed digital i nput bit 0 (low byte) 11 GND Digital ground 12 CTR 5 GATE Counter 5 gate (9513 chip) 13 CTR 5 IN Counter 5 input (9513 chip) 14 CTR 4 GATE Counter 4 gate (9513 chip) 15 CTR 4 IN Counter 4 input (9513 chip) 16 CTR 3 GATE Counter 3 gate (9513 chip) 17 CTR 3 IN Counter 3 input (9513 chip) 18 CTR 2 GATE Counter 2 gate (9513 chip) 19 CTR 2 IN Counter 2 input (9513 chip) 20 +5 V +5 V supply see Note 1 21 D IN STROBE NC 22 SDI 15 High-speed digital input bit 15 (high byte) 23 SDI 14 High-speed digital input bit 14 (high byte) 24 SDI 13 High-speed digital input bit 13 (high byte) 25 SDI 12 High-speed digital input bit 12 (high byte) 26 SDI 11 High-speed digital input bit 11 (high byte) 27 SDI 10 High-speed digital input bit 10 (high byte) 28 SDI 9 High-speed digital input bit 9 (high byte) 29 SDI 8 High-speed digital input bit 8 (high byte) 30 OSC. OUT Oscillator output - fout (9513 chip) 31 CTR 5 OUT Counter 5 output (9513 chip) 32 CTR 4 OUT Counter 4 output (9513 chip) 33 CTR 3 OUT Counter 3 output (9513 chip) 34 CTR 2 OUT Counter 2 output (9513 chip) 35 CTR 1 OUT Counter 1 output (9513 chip) 36 CTR 1 IN Counter 1 input (9513 chip) 37 CTR 1 GATE Counter 1 gate (9513 chip)

Note 1: Refer to the Power Management section in the DBK options manual (p/n 457-0905).

Reference Note:

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DaqBook/260

The DaqBook/260 is a combination of a DaqBook/200 and a DBK60 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 senso rs.

External

DB37

Pins 2-37

Pin 1 (+5V)

JP2

1 of 3 user-sup plied DBK cards (all 3 must be all analog or all digital--no mixing)

Vario us connector type s a re available.

Sensors

J3 conn ec ts to P 1 o n

DaqBook internal cable.

DIG ITAL I/O

PULSE/FREQ .

HIGH-SPEED

DIG ITAL I/O

Interc o nn e ct

JP1

Board

Dual 12-bit DAC

24-bit general purpo se

digital I/O lines

Intern al DB37

(1 of 3 )

Interc o nn e ct B o ar d

8 DE/16 SE analog input m ult iplexer

4 digital outputs for high-speed channel expansion 4 general purpose digital outputs

4 general purpose digital inputs

1 auxiliary counter gate 1 TTL trigger input 2 gain selec t for expansion

16 high-s peed digital inputs

5 counter/timer channels

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PGA

x1, x2 x4, x8

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512-step, random access channel/gain sequencer

Trigger Select

Analog Trigger-In Comparator

DaqB ook/260 Block D iagram

Am plifier

Sample

Hold

Sequencer reset

Programmable sequencer tim e bas e . 10 us to 10 hrs

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DC-DC converter

Termination

Panels (3)

16-bit, 100 kHz Analog-to-Digital Converter

10 kHz Clock

512 word FIFO data buffer

Fuse

ON/OFF Switch

DB25P to PC parallel port

DB25S pass-th rough to printe r

DIN-5

10-20 VDC

Power In

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 passthrough, a DB25 to the PC’s par allel port, and LED status indicators for power, buffer overload, P1-P2-P3 active, and A/D active.

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Use ESD tools, containers, and procedures during setup of DBK cards. Electrostatic 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.

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4 – Remove termination panels

Remove the two screws mounting each termination panel to the card drawer.

DaqBook/200 sits on a shelf above the card draw er

To p Cover ()

cut-away view

Top Cover Screws Steps 2 and 15

DBK Card to Interconnect Board Steps 7A and 10A

Card Drawer

P1 Inte r conn ect Bo ard

Card Drawer to Chassis Connector

Intern al DB3 7 c on n ec ts to DBK car ds. (1 of 3 )

Standoff (2 pe r ca rd)

JP1 Jumpe r Step 6B

JP2 Jumpe r Step 6A

Thumbscrew (1 of 3) Steps 3B and 13C

Termination P anel (1 of 3)

Termination P anel to Card Drawer Screws Steps 4 and 12

Card Drawer to Chassis Screw (1 of 2)

DaqBook/260 Hardware Setup

Card Drawer to Chassis Screw (1 of 2) Steps 3A and 13D

DBK Card to Card Drawer Screws Steps 7B and 10B

Steps 3A and 13D

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

Modules User’s Manual

section of this manual and the

Power Management

section of the

DBK Option Cards and

(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. If the required power in step 5A is more than the available power in step 5 B, you need an additional power

card. There are two auxiliary power supply cards:

•

DBK32A – For use with a LogBook, DaqBook, or DaqBoard. It supplies ±15 V.

•

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 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.

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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.

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).

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.

8 – 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 the 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 in a

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.

•

Single-ended connections use analog common.

•

Differential connections require the proper polarity, typically red-to-red for high (+) and black-to-black fo r low (-).

•

For thermocouples, red is generally the low side, and the T/C connector and wire type must match the thermocouple type used.

BNC Connector

Red

High (+)

Term ination Pa nel ()

intern al sid e

Black Low (-)

High (+)

Low (-) Red

T/C Connector

Term in a t io n Pan el ()

external side

Safety Jack C on necto r

()

Single-ended use

Termin atio n Pan e l ()

intern al sid e

Low (-) connects to analog com m on (not shown).

Red High (+)

Safety Jack C on necto rs

()

Differential use

Term ination Pa nel ()

intern al sid e

Black Low (-)

Red High (+)

onnection Types

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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

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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.

•

Dual-lock tabs. Dual-lock tabs, often referred to as Velcro,

provide a means of temporarily stacking modules 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.

•

Splice Plate Kits. Optional Splice Plate Kits are available through the factor y. 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 P C)

Splice Plates

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Optional Handle

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Using T-Cables

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 (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).

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Tighten screws snug only; do not over-tighten!

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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

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Introduction

The term “DBK” 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:

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•

signal conditioning

•

analog output

•

digital I/O

•

channel expansion

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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.

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DBK Basics, pg. 1

Reference Notes: During software installation, Adobe

PDF versions of use r 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, 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:

•

P1 – Analog I /O

•

P2 – Digital I/O

•

P3 – Pulse/Frequenc y/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. 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. The CA-37-x cable system is excellent for DaqBooks, LogBooks, and ISA-type DaqBoards.

pg. 2, DBK Basics

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).

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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, P1 connector.

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:

•

DBK1 – 16 Connector BNC Module

•

DBK11A – Screw Terminal Option Card

•

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.

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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).

•

Both the DaqBoard/2000 and /2000c Series board connect to a CA-195 cable. The cable has two, 100-pin, P4 connectors.

•

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.*

•

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 additio n to p r oviding 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.

•

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.

pg. 4, DBK Basics

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 Cards and Modules User’s Manual (p/n 457-0905).

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DBK Identification Tables

Analog Output DBKs

Analog Output

Product Name/Description I/O

DBK2 Voltage Output Card 4 channels P1 DBK5 Current Output Card 4 channels P1

Digital I/O Control DBKs

Digital I/O / Control

Product Name/Description I/O

DBK20 General-Purpose Digital I/O Card (Screw Terminal s) 48 channels P2 DBK21 General-Purpose Digital I/O Card (DB37 Connectors) 48 channels P2 DBK23 Optically Isolated Digital-Input Module 24 channels P2 DBK24 Optically Isolated Digital-Output Module 24 channels P2 DBK25 Relay Output Card 8 channels P2 DBK208 Carrier board for Opto-22 Compatible S ol i d-S tate-Relay

Digital Modules.

Analog Signal Conditioning DBKs

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 comp act card.

Two 8-bit banks of SSR modules

Conectivity

Two P2s

Analog Signal Conditioning

Product Name/Description I/O

DBK4 Dynamic Signal Input Card 2 channels P1 DBK7 Frequency-to-Voltage Input Card 4 channels P1 DBK8 High-Voltage Input Card 8 channels P1 DBK9 RTD Measurement Card 8 channels P1 DBK12 Low-Gain Analog Multiplexing Card DBK13 High-Gain Analog Multiplexing Card DBK15 Universal Current/Voltage Input Card DBK16 Strain-Gage Measurement Card 2 channels P1 DBK17 Simultaneous Sample & Hold Card 4 channels P1 DBK18 Low-Pass Filter Card 4 channels P1 DBK19 Thermocouple Card DBK42 5B Isolated Signal-Conditi oni ng Module 16 channels P1 DBK43A Strain-Gage Measurement Module 8 channels P1 DBK44 5B Isolated Signal-Conditi oni ng Card 2 channels P1 DBK45 SSH and Low-Pass Filter Card 4 channels P1 DBK50 Isolated High-Voltage Input Module 8 channels P1 DBK51 Isolated Low-Voltage Input Module 8 channels P1 DBK52 Thermocouple Input Module DBK53 Low-Gain Analog Multiplexing Module DBK54 High-Gain Analog Multiplexing Module

DBK70 Vehicle Net work I nterface, Analog Multiplexer Module 16 channels P1

DBK80 Differential Voltage Input Card with Excitation Output 16 channels P1 DBK81 Thermocouple Card, High-Acc uracy 7 channels P1 DBK82 Thermocouple Card, High-Acc uracy 14 channels P1 DBK83 Thermal Couple Card, High-Accuracy; uses Connection Pod 14 channels POD-1 DBK84 Thermocouple Module, High-Accuracy 14 channels P1 DBK207 Carrier Board for 5B Compatible A nalog Input Modules 16 channels Two P1s / P4 DBK207/CJC Carrier Board for 5B Compatible Analog Input Modules .

Note 1

Note 2

DBK207/CJC includes c ol d junction compensati on (CJC)

P1, P2, and P3 DB37 connect ors do not exist on the DaqBoard/2000 Series or / 2000c Series boards,

but are obtained by using P4 adapters (DBK 200 series). These adapters typic al l y c onnect to the DaqBoard/2000 Series [/2000c S eri es] 100-pin P4 connector via a CA-195 c abl e.

For DaqBoard/2000 and cPCI DaqBoard/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.

Note 2 Note 2 Note 2

Note 2

Note 2 Note 2

16 channels P1 16 channels P1 16 channels P1

14 channels P1

14 channels P1 16 channels P1 16 channels P1

16 channels Two P1s / P 4

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Expansion and Terminal Panel Connection DBKs

The following DBKs offer provide various expansion and connection options. The stackable 3-slot DBK10 low-profile enclosur e 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 I/O

DBK1 16-Connector BNC Adapter Module 16 connectors P1 DBK10 3-Slot Expansion Chassis 3 c ards P 1, P2, or P3 DBK11A Screw-Termi nal Option Card (DB37-Screw Terminal Block ) Component

DBK40 BNC Interface 18 connectors P1 or P3 DBK41 Analog Expansion Enclosure 10 cards P1 or P2 DBK60 Expansion Chassis with Termination Panels 3 cards P2

Connectivity

sockets

Termination Panels, Connectivity for DaqBoard/260

Product Name/Description I/O

DBK601 Termination Panel - blank rear panel none none DBK602 Termination Panel - BNC rear panel 16 connectors BNC DBK603 Termination Panel - Safet y J a cks, single ended 16 connectors Safety Jacks DBK604 Termination Panel - Safet y J a cks, differential 8 differential (16) Safety Jacks DBK605 Termination Panels - Thermal Couple, differential panels;

specify type: B, J, K, R, S, or T

DBK606 Termination Panel – 3 Terminal Blocks; 16 connections per TB 48 connectors Screw Terminal DBK607 Termination Panel – strai n rel i ef clamp none none DBK608 Termination Panel – 3 female DB37 connectors three DB37 DB37

16 differential T/C Connectors

Connectivity

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 related DBK subsections should enable yo u to set up your desired configuration.

P4 Adaptive Connection for DaqBoard/2000 Series and cPCI DaqBoard/2000c Series

Product Name/Description I/O

DBK200 P4-to-P1 Adapter Board P1 P4 DBK201 P4-to-P1/P2/P3 Adapt er B oard P1, P2, P3 P4 DBK202 P4-to-P1/P2/P3 Adapt er B oard with Screw-Terminals P1, P2, P3 P4 DBK203 A module version of DBK 202 P1, P2, P3 P4 DBK204 A module version of DBK 202 with an i ncluded CE cable kit. P1, P2, P3 P4 DBK205 P4-to-TB1 12-slot Screw Terminal Block for DaqBoard/2003. TB1, 12-slot P4 DBK206 P4-to-P1/P2/P3 Adapt er B oard with Screw-Terminals P1, P2, P3 P4 DBK209 P4-to-P1/P2/P3 Mini-Adapter Board P1, P2, P3 P4

P1, P2, and P3 DB37 connect ors do not exist on the DaqBoard/2000 Series, or / 2000c Series boards,

Note 1

but are obtained by using P4 adapters (DBK 200 series). These adapters typic al l y c onnect to the DaqBoard/2000 Series [/2000c S eri es] 100-pin P4 connector via cable.

Connectivity

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 so urce by using an appropriately rated AC-toDC 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 2 4 VDC while working with vehicle electrical systems that may be turned on or off during testing.

Power Supply

Product Name/Description Power

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 Triple-Output P ower Supply Card ±15 V @ 250 mA; +5 V @ 1 A DBK34 Vehicle UPS Module 12/24 VDC (5 A-hr @12 VDC) DBK34A UPS Battery Module 12/24 VDC (5 A-hr @12 VDC)

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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 consul t your Daq devic e or LogBook user’s manual.

DBKs should be configured befo re 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 sp ecific application needs.

1. The end use of the acquisition data should be used to determine how you set up and p r ogram 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.

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What engineering uni ts, ranges, sampling rates, etc. are best for your dat a?

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Will the data be charted graphically, statistically processed, or exported to other programs?

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How will the data be used?

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How will the data be saved?

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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.

2. Assign channel numbers.

3. 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.

4. When configuring your LogBook or Daq device (s) consider t h e following:

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LogBook ca libration is typically performed automatically through LogView software; however, some DBKs may require manual calib r a tion.

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The DaqBook and DaqBoard (ISA type) have internal jumpers and switches that you must set manually to match your application.

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Some DaqBook models are partially configured in software.

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Daq PC-Cards are configured entirely in software.

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DaqBoard/2000 Series boards are PCI type boards. They have no jumpers or switches and are configure d entirely through software.

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cPCI DaqBoard/2000c Series boards are compact PCI (cPCI) type boards. They have no jumpers or switches and are configured entirely through software.

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You may need to refer to other documentation, such as Quick Starts, Installation Guides, User’s Manuals, and pertinent DBK document modules.

5. 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).

6. Setting up channel p arameters often re quires both hardware and software setup.

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7. Route and connect all signal and power cables while all power is turned OFF.

8. To minimize electrical noise, route all signal lines away from any RF or high-voltage devices.

9. 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.

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After software is loaded, remember to set the software parameters as needed for your

10.

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. After your system is up and running, verify proper data acquisition and data storage.

13. Verify system accuracy; adjust ranges or calibrate as needed.

14. 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.

If you are considering system expansion, review the DBK10, DBK41, and DBK60 document

15. 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 10slot DBK41. DBK41s can be daisy-chained to one-another to handle a large number of DBKs.

16. In regard to power management, yo u 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 o r 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

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 simp le tr ansformer/rectifiers and filtered capacitors; and operate over a smaller voltage range.

LogBooks - The switching-mode power supply commonly used with Lo gBook 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 DIN5 connector.

DaqBooks - Power supplies that are used with DaqB ooks are typically of the transformer/rectifier typ e . 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 to15 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

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The DIN5 is the system’s basic power connector (see the following figure). The CA-115 is a 6-in. cable

with a plug (male) DIN5 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) on power supply cable and both ends of CA-115 cable

Powe r input (or daisy-cha in) connector (so cket) on device powered (DaqBook, DBK32A, DBK33)

DIN5 Power Connector

IN5 Power Connectors

GND

Power Out

Power In

Note:

DIN5 connectors for LogBook, DBK34, and DBK34A have threaded retaining rings.

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.

DIN5 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.

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DBK30A

The DBK30A’s 28 V output will power 4 to 20 mA transducers.

module - provides power at 14 and 28 VDC with a rated capacity of 3.4 A-hr @ 14 VDC.

The module’s rechargeable power supply can power

DBK modules in situations where AC mains are not available.

: Some transducers (e.g., 2-wire 4-20 mA transmitters, bridge-configured sensors, etc) require an

Note

excitation voltage in order to work properly. The DBK30A supplies 14 and 28 VDC. Consult transducer documentation before applying power.

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.

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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 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.

DBK34

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.

module – provides 12 or 24 VDC with a 5.0 or 2.5 A-hr capacity (respectively). This module is an

DBK34A

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

module – provides 12 or 24 VDC with a 5.0 or 2.5 A-hr capacity (respectively). This device is

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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 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

& /2000c Series

5000 mW; 5 V at 1 A; ±15 V at 75 mA each (with

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. In the 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 o f the table. This result is your power requirement in mW.

DBK32, DBK32A, and DBK 34 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 DB K 33 can supply 1000 mW at +5 VDC.

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Note:

The DBK34 has an 8 amp fuse, and has a capacity of 5 A-hr when in the 12V mode, and a capacity of 2.5 A-hr when in the 24V mode.

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DBK Power Requirement Worktable—Demand

DBK Voltage Reference Calculation

Options +15 VDC -15 VDC +5 VDC Quantity × mW = Sub Total

DBK1 DBK2 DBK4 DBK5 DBK7 DBK8 DBK9

DBK11A DBK12 DBK13 DBK15 DBK16 DBK17 DBK18 DBK19

DBK20 DBK21 DBK23*** DBK24*** DBK25

DBK40 DBK41 DBK42 DBK43A*** DBK44 DBK45

DBK50*** DBK51*** DBK52 DBK53 DBK54 DBK70*** DBK80 DBK81 DBK82 DBK83 DBK84

: DBK44’s 60 mA value is based on 30 mA for each of t wo 5B modules. This value will be higher if using

Note 1

Note 2 ***

5B module 5B38 (200 mA f or each 5B38), or if using 5B39 (170 mA for each 5B39). Refer to the DBK44 document modul e for more information.

: DBK2 and DBK5 are not used with LogBook .

Three asterisks indicate that the DBK is a module with internal power supply; powered separately.

0 0 0 0 18 mA 18 mA 5 mA 565 95 mA 80 mA 25 mA 2750

2 mA 2 mA 15 mA 135 14 mA 8 mA 18 mA 420 15 mA 15 mA <1 mA 455 21 mA 16 mA <1 mA 560

0 0 0 0 15 mA 15 mA <1 mA 455 15 mA 15 mA <1 mA 455 16 mA 16 mA <1 mA 485 37 mA 32 mA <1 mA 1040 30 mA 30 mA <1 mA 905 36 mA 36 mA <1 mA 1085

6 mA 7 mA <1 mA 200

0 0 <10 mA 50

0 0 <2 mA 10

0 0 0 0

<1 mA <1 mA <1 mA 35 <1 mA <1 mA <1 mA 35 <1 mA <1 mA 60 mA (Note 1) 330

52 mA 52 mA <1 mA 1565

<1 mA <1 mA <1 mA 35 <1 mA <1 mA <1 mA 35

6 mA 7 mA <1 mA 200 15 mA 15 mA <1 mA 455 15 mA 15 mA <1 mA 455

<1 mA <1 mA <1 mA 35

25 mA 25 mA <1 mA 755 35 mA 35 mA <2 mA 1060 60 mA 60 mA <2 mA 1810 60 mA 60 mA <2 mA 1810 60 mA 60 mA <2 mA 1810

Total Power Requirement in mW

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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 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 printing the PDF documents. Note that hardcopy versio ns of the manuals can be ordered from the factory.

You should refer to the following documents, as applicable, for acquisition system and programming information.

➣

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

➣

DBK70 User’s Manual (p/n 1056-0901)

➣

DaqBoard [ISA] User’s Manual (p/n 457-0907)

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DaqBook User’s Manual (p/n 457-0906)

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Daq PC-Card User’s Manual (p/n 457-0908)

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DaqBoard/2000 Series and cPCI DaqBoard/2000c Series User’s Manual (p/n 1033-0901)

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LogBook User’s Manual (p/n 461-0901)

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Programmer’s Manual (p/n 1008-0901)

➣

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:

is included on your CD. The Reader provides a means of reading and

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 signa l conditioning, and CE compliance information.

2 – Power Management. Explains how to determine system power requirements and 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 100pin 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

on pages 5 and 6 of this document.

–

Includes DBK-specific documentation for the card and module options listed

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Specifications, DaqBooks A

General

Power Consumption

DaqBook/100, & /120: DaqBook /112: DaqBook /200: DaqBook /216: DaqBook /260*:

*(Does Not Include internal DBK options)

Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Humidity: Dimensions:

Weight:

0 to 95% RH, non-condensing

285 mm W x 220 mm D x 35 mm H (11” x 8.5” x 1.375”)

2.2 kg (5 lbs); DaqBook/260 (9 lbs)

510 mA @ 12 VDC 360 mA @ 12 VDC 620 mA @ 12 VDC 600 mA @ 12 VDC

620 mA @ 12 VDC

0° to 50°C

0° to 70°C

A/D Specifications

Successive approximation

Type: Resolution

DaqBook/100, /112, & /120:

DaqBook/200, /216, & /260: Conversion Time: Monotonicity: Linearity: Zero Drift: Gain Drift:

±1 bit

8 µs

No missing codes

±10 ppm/°C max ±30 ppm/°C max

12 bit

16 bit

Sample & Hold Amplifier

Acquisition Time: Aperture Uncertainty:

2 µs

100 ps

Analog Inputs

for DaqBook/100, /112, & /120

Channels:

Connector: Resolution: Accuracy: Ranges

Maximum Overvoltage: Input Current

Input Impedance: Gain Temp. Coefficient: Offset Temp. Coefficient:

16 single-ended, 8 differential, expandable up to 256 differential; single-ended/differential operation is switch selectable per system

DB37 male, P1

12 bits

±0.1% FS

Unipolar/bipolar operation is switch selectable per system

Unipolar:

Bipolar:

Differential: Single-Ended:

0 to +10V, 0 to +5V, 0 to +2.5V, 0 to +1.25V ±5V, ±2.5V, ±0.125V, ±0.625V

30 VDC

150 pA typ; 0.2 µA max 250 pA typ; 0.4 µA max

100M Ohm in parallel with 100 pF

3 ppm/°C typ

12 µV/°C max

Analog Inputs

for DaqBook/200, /216, & /260

Channels:

Connector: Resolution: Accuracy: Ranges

Maximum Overvoltage: Input Current

Input Impedance: Gain Temp. Coefficient: Offset Temp. Coefficient:

16 single-ended, 8 differential, expandable up to 256 differential; single-ended/differential operati on is software programmable per system

DB37 male, P1

16 bits

±0.025% FS

Unipolar/bipolar operation is software programmable on a per-channel basis

Unipolar:

Bipolar:

Differential: Single-Ended:

0 to +10V, 0 to +5V, 0 to +2.5V, 0 to +1.25V ±5V, ±2.5V, ±1.25V, ±0.625V

30 VDC

150 pA typ; 0.2 µA max 250 pA typ; 0.4 µA max

100M Ohm in parallel with 100 pF

3 ppm/°C typ

12 µV/°C max

Triggering

Analog Trigger

Programmable Level Range: Trigger to A/D Latency:

Digital Trigger

Logic Level Range: Trigger to A/D Latency:

Software Trigger

Trigger to A/D Latency: Pre-Trigger:

Up to 65,536 scans

0.8V low/2.2V high

0 to ±5V

10 µs max

Dependent on PC

Sequencer

Randomly programmable for channel and gain; DaqBook/200 series is also randomly programmable for unipolar/bipolar ranges

512 location

Depth: Channel to Channel Rate: Maximum Repeat Rate: Minimum Repeat Rate: Expansion Channel Sample Rate:

Same as on-board channels, 10 µs/channel

Specifications are continued on page A-3.

: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Note

10 µs/channel, fixed

100 kHz

10 hours

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Analog Outputs

Channels: Connector: Resolution: Voltage Ranges:

Maximum Output Current:

DB37 male, P1

12 bits

0 to 5 VDC with built-in reference;

0 up to ±10 VDC with external reference

10 mA

General Purpose Digital I/O

for DaqBook/100, /120, /200, & /260

24 I/O channels, expandable up to 192 Connector: Device: Output Voltage Levels

Minimum “1” Voltage: Maximum “0” Voltage:

Output Current

Maximum Source Current: Maximum Sink Curre n t:

Input Voltage Levels

Minimum Required “1” Voltage Level: Maximum Allowed “0” Voltage Level:

Output Float Leakage Current:

DB37 male, P2

82C55

3.0 @ 2.5 mA sourcing

0.4 @ 2.5 mA sinking

2.5 mA

-2.5 mA

10 µA

0.8V

High-Speed Digital Inputs

for DaqBook/100, /120, /200, & /260

16 input lines Connector: Maximum Sampling Rate: Input Low Voltage: Input High Voltage: Input Low Current: Input High Current:

DB37 male, P3

100 Kwords/s

0.8V max

2V min

10 nA

-10 µA

Counter/Timer

for DaqBook/100, /120, /200, & /260

5 counter/timer channels Connector: Frequency/Pulse Counting Mode:

Up or down, binary or BCD

Maximum Pulse Count:

(5 channels cascaded)

Maximum Input Rate: Minimum High Pulse Width: Minimum Low Pulse Width: On-board Time Base:

DB37 male, P3

80-bit binary

7 MHz

70 ns

1 MHz

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,

P2, and P3 ports without requiring soldering to DB37 connectors, 6 ft. 5-pin male DIN to 5-pin male DIN provides convenient connection between DaqBook

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.

CA-113

CA-115

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Measurement 200 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Manual Layout

Table of Contents

Daq Systems, the Modular Concept

DaqBooks, DaqBoards and Daq PC-Cards

Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal Condi ti oning

Daq Software

(1) Set Jumpers

(2 & 3) Connect to the PC and Connect Power

(4) Install Software and Product Support Documentation

(5) Test Hardware

DaqBook/100, /112, /120, /200, and /216

In General

DaqBook Differences

Performance Factors

Front and Rear Panels

Jumpers

Connections

DaqBook/260

Front and Rear Panels

Hardware Setup

Stacking Hardware

Using Dual-Lock Tabs and Splice Plates

Using T-Cables

DBK Basics

Introduction

How Do DBKs Connect to the Data Acquisition Device?

Connecting DBKs to DaqBooks, ISA-Type DaqBoards, and LogBooks

Connecting DBKs to Daq PC-Cards

Connecting DBKs to DaqBoard/2000 Series and cPCI DaqBoard/2000c Series Boards

DBK Identification Tables

Analog Output DBKs

Digital I/O Control DBKs

Analog Signal Conditioning DBKs

Power Supply DBKs

Tips on Setting up a Data Acquisition System

Power Supplies and Connectors

An Introduction to Power-Related DBKs

Calculating Your System’s Power Needs

Additional Reading