Measurement DaqBoard 2000c User Manual

DaqBoard/2000c Series

Compact-PCI Data Acquisition Boards

Installation Guide

the smart approach to instrumentation

IOtech, Inc.

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Warranty Information

Your IOtech warranty is as stated on the
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Phone: [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]

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Limitation of Liability

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

Copyright, Trademark, and Licensing Notice

All IOtech documentation, software, and hardware are copyright with all rights reserved. No part of this product may be
copied, reproduced or transmitted by any mechanical, photographic, electronic, or other method without IOtech’s prior written
consent. IOtech product names are trademarked; other product names, as applicable, are trademarks of their respective
holders. All supplied IOtech software (including miscellaneous support files, drivers, and sample programs) may only be used
on one installation. You may make archival backup copies.

FCC Statement

IOtech devices emit radio frequency energy in levels compliant with Federal Communications Commission rules (Part 15) for
Class A devices. If necessary, refer to the FCC booklet
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.

. You may contact IOtech by phone,

How To Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems

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Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Refer all service to qualified personnel. This caution symbol warns of possible personal injury or equipment damage under
noted conditions. Follow all safety standards of professional practice and the recommendations in this manual. Using this
equipment in ways other than described in this manual can present serious safety hazards or cause equipment damage.

This warning symbol is used in this manual or on the equipment to warn of possible injury or death from electrical shock under
noted conditions.

This ESD caution symbol urges proper handling of equipment or components sensitive to damage from electrostatic discharge.
Proper handling guidelines include the use of grounded anti-static mats and wrist straps, ESD-protective bags 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.

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
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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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.

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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:

During software installation, Adobe
automatically install onto your hard drive as a part of product support. The default
location is in the Programs group, which can be accessed from the Windows
Desktop. Initial navigation is as follows:

Start [Desktop “Start” pull-down menu]

⇒

Programs

⇒

IOtech DaqX Software

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

®

PDF versions of user manuals will

PDF

1033-0901

PDF

457-0909

PDF

1086-0926
1086-0922

Refer to the PDF documentation for details regarding both hardware and software.

A copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader

®

is included on your CD. The Reader
provides
a means of reading and printing the PDF documents. Note that hardcopy versions
of the manuals can be ordered from the factory.

DaqBoard 2000 Series and
DaqBoard/2000c Series User’s Manual.pdf

Contains the DaqBoard/2000 Series and cPCI DaqBoard/2000c Series hardware­related and software-related chapters, as well as links to the .pdf files listed below.
This pdf file, plus the following constitute a complete set of documentation for the
DaqBoard/2000 Series boards and the cPCI DaqBoard/2000c Series boards. Note that
the Programmer’s Manual (1008-0901) and the DBK Option Cards & Modules
(457-0905) are completely separate documents.

DaqView_DaqViewXL.pdf

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

PostAcquisition Analysis.pdf

This pdf consists of two documents. The first discusses eZ-PostView, a post data
acquisition analysis program. The application is included free as a part of DaqTemp
product support. The second includes information regarding eZ-FrequencyView and
eZ-TimeView. These two applications have more features than does eZ-PostView and
are available for purchase. They can; however, be used freely during a 30-day trial
period.

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457-0905

PDF

1008-0901

DBK Options.pdf

The DBK Option Cards and Modules Manual discusses each of the DBK products
available at the time of print.

Programmers Manual.pdf

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

Programmers should check the
program examples included on the CD.

readme.file

on the install CD-ROM for the location of

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