Measurement Daq PC-Card User Manual

DaqBook / DaqBoard [ISA] / Daq PC-Card

User's Manual

Data Acquisition for Notebook and Desktop PCs

the smart approach to instrumentation

™

IOtech, Inc.

25971 Cannon Road

Cleveland, OH 44146-1833

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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Int ernet: www.iotech.com

DaqBook / DaqBoard [ISA] /

Daq PC-Card

Data Acquisition for Notebook and Desktop PCs

p/n

457-0901

User's Manual

Rev.

4.0

© 1998, 1999, 2000 by IOtech, Inc. October 2000 Printed in the United States of America

Warranty Information

Your IOtech warranty is as stated on the product warranty card. You may contact IOtech by phone,
fax machine, or e-mail in regard to warranty-related issues.
Phone: [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]

Limitation of Liability

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

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 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 seriou s 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.

Reference Note: Your installati on CD contains electronic versions of the user

documentation. These versions are in the Adobe Acrobat® pdf format and can be
read and printed with use of the Adobe Acrobat Reader®. A copy of the reader is
included on your CD.

The following Adobe Acrobat® pdf files (located on your install CD)
apply to DaqBooks, DaqBoards [ISA-type] and Daq PC-Cards.

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DaqBook / DaqBoard [ISA] / Daq PC- C ard Users Manual.pdf

Contains DaqBook, DaqBoard [ISA], and Daq PC-Card “hardware-related”
chapters, as well as links to the .pdf files listed below. This .pdf file, plus the
following three make up the complete user’s manual (457-0901). Note that the
Programmer’s Manual (1008-0901) is a completely separate document.

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DaqView_DaqViewXL.pdf

These chapters, regarding out-of-the-box software, are shared by multiple
documents. They make up chapters 4 and 5 of this user’s manual.

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DIAdem User’s Manual.pdf

The DIAdem file is shared by multiple documents. It constitutes chapter 6 of
this user’s manual.

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DBK Options.pdf

Discusses each of the DBK products currently available. The file is shared by
other documents and constitutes chapters 7 through 12 of this user’s manual.

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Programmer’s Manual.pdf

The programmer’s manual (1008-0901) pertains to developing custom
programs using Applications Program Interface (API) commands.

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

Your order was carefully inspected prior to shipment. When you receive your system, carefully
unpack all items from the shipping carton and check for physical signs of damage that may have
occurred during shipment. Promptly report any damage to the shipping agent and your sales
representative. Retain all shipping materials in case the unit needs returned to the factory.

Manual Layout

Note that the electronic version of this document is contained on more than one Adobe® Acrobat pdf
file, as indicated on the facing page. The files may be read and printed using Adobe® Acrobat
Reader. The reader is included on your installation CD.

This manual provides detailed instruction for the proper setup and operation of Daq devices, with exception
of the DaqBoard/2000 Series PCI boards [discussed in a separate manual included on your install CD].

API Command information, essential to those wishing to create their own program applications, is
contained in a separate companion manual, part number 1008-0901. If you prefer to use out-of the-box
software, such as DaqView, you will not need to consult the Programmer’s Manual.

This user’s manual is arranged as follows:

Chapter 1 – The manual be gins with Quick Starts for the DaqBooks, ISA-type DaqBoards, and

Chapter 2 - This is an Overview of data acquisition systems and the Daq* family.
Chapter 3 – Daq* Hardware describes the appearance and functionality of the DaqBook, ISA-type

Chapter 4 - explains the use and features of DaqView data acquisition software.
Chapter 5 – DaqViewXL describes the Microsoft Excel add-on for data acquisition and spreadsheet

Chapter 6 – DIAdem® - the PC Workshop Quick Start and User’s Guide is an abbreviated manual.

Daq PC-Cards hardware and software.

DaqBoards, and Dac PC-Cards. Discussion of switches, jumpers, and connections is included.

display.

It provides for rapid familiarization with the DIAdem-View device. Note that more detailed
information is available in the DIAdem User’s Manual that is distributed with Licensed-Versions of
DIAdem.

Chapter 7 - DBK Option Cards and Modules begins with an overview of DBK features and expansion

options. A section on power management describes system power requirements and power
availability from the various DBKs. Then, each DBK is described in a similar format that includes an
overview (usually with a block diagram), hardware and software setup, and additional information as
needed.

Chapter 8 - Signal Management and Troubleshooting Tips explains the basics of data acquisition

including terminology, signal management techniques, channel identification, signal modes, e tc. A
troubleshooting section explains solutions to common noise, wiring, and confi guration problems.

Chapter 9 - Accelerometer Tutorial describes how to use accelerometers. Text includes accelerometer

information of systems making use of DBK 4 Dynamic Signal Input Cards.

Chapter 10 - Specifications lists the physical and performance specifications for all the Daq devices,

including the DBK option cards and modules.

Chapter 11 - CE Compliance pertains to CE standards and conditions that are relevant to the Daq

devices.

Chapter 12 - Calibration lists the order in which to perform calibration-related adjustments and briefly

discusses DaqCal.exe, a program that provides on-screen instruction, graphics, and prompts.

Glossary

Reference Note:

For programming-related information refer to the separate Programmer’s Manual,
p/n 1008-0901. The document is included on your installation CD and is also available in
hardcopy.

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Table of Contents

1 – Quick Starts

DaqBook Quick Start …… 1-3
DaqBoard [ISA type] Quick Start …… 1-7
Daq PC-Card Quick Start …… 1-11

2 - Overview

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

Conditioning …2-4
Daq Software …… 2-6
Tips on Setting Up a Data Acquisition

System…… 2-7

3 - Daq* Hardware

DaqBook/100,/112,/120,/200, and /216 …3-1
DaqBook/260 …… 3-11
DaqBoard/100A,/112A,/200A, and /216A …3-17
Daq PC-Cards ……3-23
System Expansion Examples ……3-29

4 - DaqView

Overview ……4-1
Starting DaqView ……4-1
A Tour of DaqView ……4-2
Channel Setup ……4-9
Acquisition Setup ……4-11
Data Destination ……4-13
Pull-Down Menus ……4-14
Toolbar Items ……4-17

Main Window Buttons ……4-14
Channel Setup Buttons ……4-14
Charts and Meters Buttons ……4-17

5 - DaqViewXL

Overview ……5-1
Program Requirements ……5-1
Installation of DaqViewXL Software ……5-2
Basic Function of DaqViewXL ……5-2

Configuring an Acquisition ……5-3
Real-Time Charting ……5-3

Hints and Tips for DaqViewXL ……5-4

6 - DIAdem®

Preface …… 6-2
DIAdem Quick Start ….. 6-3
DIAdem – the PC Workshop …… 6-13
DIAdem DATA ……6-23
DIAdem VIEW ……6-27

7 - DBK Option Cards and Modules

Overview ……7-2
Power Management ……7-10
System Connections, DBK to

DaqBook …… 7-13
DaqBoard (ISA Type) …… 7-13
DaqBoard/2000 Series Boards …… 7-14

CDK10 Expansion/Power/Battery Module…7-15
DBK1 16-Connector BNC Adapter Module

……7-17
DBK2 4-Channel Voltage Output Card ……7-19
DBK4 2-Channel Dynamic Signal Input Card

……7-21
DBK5 4-Channel Current Output Card

……7-27
DBK7 4-Channel Frequency-To-Voltage Input

Card ……7-29
DBK8 8-Channel High-Voltage Input Card

……7-39
DBK9 8-Channel RTD Card ……7-43
DBK10 3-Slot Expansion Chassis ……7-47
DBK11A Screw-Terminal Option Card ……7-49
DBK12 and DBK13 Analog Input Multiplexer

Cards ……7-51
DBK15 Universal Current (4-20 mA)/Voltage

Input Card ……7-55
DBK16 2-Channel Strain-Gage Card ……7-59
DBK17 Simultaneous Sample and Hold Card

……7-69
DBK18 Low-Pass Filter Card ……7-73
DBK19 Thermocouple Card ……7-77
DBK20 and DBK21 Digital I/O Cards ……7-83
DBK23 Isolated Digital Input Chassis ……7-85
DBK24 Isolated Digital Output Chassis

……7-89
DBK25 8-Channel Relay Card ……7-93
DBK32A Auxiliary Power Supply Card

……7-101
DBK33 Triple-Output Power Supply Card

……7-103

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DBK34 Vehicle UPS Module …… 7-105
DBK34A UPS Module …… 7-109
DBK40 BNC Analog Interface ……7-113
DBK41 10-Slot Expansion Module ……7-115
DBK42 16-Slot 5B Signal Conditioning Module

……7-119

DBK43A 8-Channel Strain-Gage Module

……7-125

DBK44 2-Channel 5B Signal-Conditioning

Card ……7-139

DBK45 4-Channel SSH and Low-Pass Filter

Card ……7-145

DBK50 and DBK51 Voltage Input Modules

……7-149
DBK52 Thermocouple Input Module ……7-153
DBK53 and DBK54 Low/High-Gain Analog

Multiplexing Modules ……7-157
DBK60 3-Slot Expansion Chassis with

Termination Panels ……7-161

DBK200 Series and P4 Card Options (DBK200

through DBK209) ……7-165

Physical Setup ......9-3

Mounting Effects ......9-3

Threaded Stud Mount ......9-4

Adhesive Mounts ......9- 4

Removal of Adhesive Accelerometers ......9-4

Magnetic Mounting Adapters ......9-4

Electrical Grounding ......9-5

Case-Grounded Design ......9-5

Isolated-Base Design ......9-5

Accelerometer Practical Limitations ......9-5

Mass Loading ......9-5

Upper Frequency Response ......9-5

Cable-Connector Handling Precautions ......9-5

Connectors ......9-5

Cables ......9-5

Triboelectric Noise ......9-6

Cable Driving ......9-6

10 - Specifications

DaqBoard/2000 Series Boards ……10-2
DaqBook, DaqBoard [ISA-type],

Daq PC-Card…… 10-7

DBK Option Cards and Modules ……10-9

11 - CE-Compliance

8 - Signal Management and

Troubleshooting Tips

Signal Modes ……8-1

References for Differential Modes ……8-2
Unipolar and Bipolar Measurement ……8-4
12-Bit vs 16-Bit Resolution ……8-4
Input Isolation ……8-4

System Noise …… 8-5

Averaging ……8-5
Analog Filtering ……8-5
Input and Source Impedance ……8-6

Troubleshooting Tips ……8-7

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ……8-7
Troubleshooting Checklist ……8-7
Parallel Port Troubleshooting Tips……8-8
Radio Frequency Interference …… 8-8
Customer Assistance …… 8-9

9 - Accelerometer Tutorial

What is a Piezoelectric Accelerometer? ......9-1

Accelerometer Specification Parameters .....9-2

Noise in Accelerometers ......9-2

Sensitivity ......9-2

Transverse Sensitivity ......9-2

Base-Strain Sensitivity ......9-2

Acoustic Sensitivity ......9-2

Frequency Response ......9-2

Dynamic Range ......9-2

Bias Level ......9-3

Thermal Shock - Temperature Transients ......9-3

Overload Recovery ......9-3

Power Supply Effects ......9-3

Connector ......9-3

Overview ……11-1
CE Standards and Directives ……11-1
Safety Conditions ……11-2
Emissions/Immunity Conditions ……11-2
CE Enhancements …11-2

DaqBoard/2000, CE Cable Kit …… 11-3
DBK41/CE ……11-5
Edge Guards for DBK5, DBK8, & DBK44 ……11-5
Special Cables and Connectors ……11-5

12 – Calibration

Glossary

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DaqBook Quick Start …… 1-3
DaqBoard [ISA type] Quick Start …… 1-7
Daq PC-Card Quick Start …… 1-11

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DaqBook

Quick Start Guide

For DaqBook/100, /112, /120, /200, /216, /260*

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Note: DaqBook/260 is shipped with an instruction guide detailing the removal of the slide-out drawer and steps for installing internal cards.

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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.)

DaqBook Installation Steps, Pictorial Overview

(1) Set Jumpers

1. Place the unit on a flat, stable surface. Ensure n o power or signal lines are connected.

2. Remove cover screw(s), and slide the to p cover plate free of the device. All jumpers are accessi ble from above the board, and no

further disassembly is required.

3. Set jumpers JP1 through JP4 as needed for your application. Jumper configuration options follow shortly. Note that jumpers are

clearly labeled on the actual motherboards.

DaqBook/200, /216, and /260 do not have JP3 and JP4 jumpers. For those units, related settings are made via software.

4. 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.

5. Replace and secure the cover before applying power and signals.

Motherboard Jumper Locations

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

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JP1 -

External Analog Expansion Power

If analog option cards (DBKs) are used

+15 and -15 VDC to the cards.

If using a DBK32A or DBK33 Power Supply Card

If no cards are being used

shown in the right-side figure.

, the counter/timer CTR0 is available, and JP1 must be set as

, JP1 jumpers are set to provide

, remove all jumpers from JP1.

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Placing the jumpers on -OCTOUT and -OCLKIN could damage the 8254 timer chip!

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.

Reference Notes:

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proper steps for installing internal cards. (2) DBK cards and modules are available for a variety of data acquisition functions. Specific DBK
information can be found in your
programming-related information.

JP2 -

JP2 selects an

JP2 also selects
DBK2, DBK4, DBK5, DBK7, DBK17, DBK50, or DBK51.

Leave these jumpers at the factory default. Consult the user’s manual prior to making changes.

DAC Reference Voltage and SSH (Simultaneous Sample and Hold)

Internal

(default) or

SSH

(default) for applications using one or more of the following:

(1) DaqBook/260 is shipped with an additional instruction guide detailing the removal of its slide-out drawer and the

External

Daq User’s Manual

reference voltage for the two separate analog outputs.

(CD, or hard-copy version). (3) Your CD contains power management, software, and

If either a DBK32A Auxiliary Power

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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! See users manual for details.

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JP3 and JP4 - Placing JP3 [or JP4] jumpers horizontally can damage DaqBook!

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JP3 -

JP3 selects

Note

JP4 -

JP4 selects the analog input lines as 16
or 8 pairs of

If using DBK cards

If you are not using DBK cards and you want differential channels, then position the jumpers for Differential.

Note

(2) Connect PC

1. Verify DaqBook’s power switch is in the “0” (

2. Connect the female-end of the supplied cable to DaqBook’s connector labeled, “

3. Connect the male-end of the cable to an available parallel port on the PC.

4. Connect the supplied AC-to-DC adapter’s jack-end to DaqBook’s

5. Connect the adapter’s plug to a standard AC outlet.

Bipolar or Unipolar A/D Operation

Bipolar

(default) or

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If using DBK cards

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If you want 0-10V range

position JP3 jumpers to select

: For DaqBook/200, /216 and /260 a JP3 equivalent setting is made in software.

Unipolar

, leave these jumpers in the factory default positions.

operation for the A/D converter.

[instead of –5 V to +5 V]

Unipolar

.

and are not using DBK cards

Single-ended or Differential Analog Input Channels

Single-Ended

Differential

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

channels.

, leave these jumpers in the factory default positions.

and

channels (default);

(3) Connect Power

OFF

) position.

FROM PC PARALLEL PORT

POWER IN

connector.

,

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6. To verify connections, turn ON the power switch by rotating the rocker-arm switch to the “1” position. The
light up.

If connecting your DaqBook to a notebook PC

WBK20A, PCMCIA Interface Card. Refer to separate instruction s
(supplied with the WBK20A) if applicable.

, you can use a

If connecting your DaqBook to a desktop PC (with no available
EPP port),

instructions (supplied with the WBK21) if applicable.

you can use a WBK21 Interface card. Refer to separate

POWER LED

should

Reference Note:

consult the Power Management Section of your user’s manual before doing so.

It is possible to use a different VDC power source (instead of the adapter); however, you should

(4) Install Software

Remove previous version Daq* drivers, if present. You can do

1.

this through Microsoft’s Add/Remove Programs feature by
navigating from your desktop as follows:

Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove Programs

Place the Data Acquisition Software CD in the host PC’s

2.

CD-ROM drive.

may take a few moments, depending on your PC.

3.

If a Licensing Agreement appears, read over the agreement,

then click “Agree.” The Data Acquisition Software Master
Setup Screen appears (see figure at right).

Select

4.

5.

DaqBook/DaqBoard Support.

For Windows95/98/NT
If using Windows3.1, or DOS,

If you do not have Acrobat Reader version 3.0 or greater

installed on your PC, select
enable you to read and print documentation that is included
on the install CD-ROM.

Wait for PC to auto-access the CD. This

(or more recent Windows), select

select

Acrobat Reader

instead of 32-bit.

16-bit

. This will

32-bit

.

6.

Select

DIAdem Post Acquisition Data Analysis

Program

. Refer to your separate DIAdem document

(p/n 457-0903) for information regarding DIAdem.

7. Click “

8. Follow screen prompts.

Start Install

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(5) Test Hardware

1. Run the

2. Click “

3. Select your DaqBook model from the “

4. Select your DaqBook from the “

5. Ensure settings are correct, and make changes if needed.

6. Select the

7. Verify DaqBook has been properly installed and powered-on. Make sure the parallel port cable

Click the “

8.

Click the

9.

Test results should be displayed within a few seconds.
Note that test results have two components:

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Daq Configurati o n

Add Device

Test Hardware

is firmly in place on both th e DaqBook and the host PC’s LPT port.

Test

.”

Resource Test

button.

control panel applet.

Device Type

Device Inventory

tab.

” button. This begins the test on DaqBook.

Resource Tests

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” scroll box and click OK.

” window and click “

and

Properties

Performance Tests.

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Each is described below.

Device Type Window

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Testing the DaqBook device may, in some cases, cause the system to hang. If test results are not displayed in 30 seconds or the

Note:

system does not seem to be responding, reboot the system. Upon power-up, re-enter the Daq Configuration and change the
DaqBook configuration settings to those that work properly.

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.

Tests the base address for the selected parallel port. Failure of this test

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Base Address 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.

Interrupt Level Test

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 interrupts to work properly. See relevant operating
system and computer manufacturer’s documentation to correct the problem.

Tests the ability of the parallel port to generate interrupts. Failure of

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DaqBook Properties Tab

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 p rotocol and will vary according to port hardware capabilities.

tests the maximum rate at which data can be transferred from the

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ADC FIFO Input Speed

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.

Digital I/O Input Speed

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

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

tests the maximum rate at which DIO input data can be transferred

–

tests the maximum rate at which DIO output data can be

–

Test Hardware Tab

Test Results

If you experience difficulties, please consult your user documentation (on CD, or hardcopy) before calling technical support.

Note:

User documentation includes troubleshooting, as well as a great deal of information regarding specific DBK cards and modules.

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ISA Type

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Quick Start Guide

For DaqBoard/100A, /112A, /200A, and 216A

Reference Notes:

applicable to your acquisition system. Specific DBK information can be found in your
install CD-ROM). (3) The user’s manual contains power management, hardware, software, and program-related information.

Turn off power to the host PC and externally connected equipment prior to removing the PC’s cover and
installing a DaqBoard. Electric shock or damage to equipment can result even under low-voltage
conditions.

Take ESD precautions (packaging, proper handling, grounded wrist strap, etc.)
Use care to avoid touching board surfaces and onboard components. Only handle boards by their edges (or

ORBs, if applicable). Ensure boards do not come into contact with foreign elements such as oils, water, and
industrial particulate.

(1) Consult your PC owner’s manual as needed. (2) Be sure to read about the DBK cards and modules

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This document does not apply to DaqBoard/2000.

Daq User’s Manual

(included on your

(1) Configure Board

JP1 -

If analog option cards (DBKs) are used

JP1 jumpers are set to provide +15 and -15 VDC to the cards.

If using a DBK32A or DBK33 Power Supply Card

from JP1.

If no cards are being used

must be set as shown in the figure.

JP2 -

JP2 selects an

JP2 also select s
DBK2, DBK4, DBK5, DBK7, DBK17, DBK50, or DBK51.

Leave the JP2 jumpers at their factory default settings.
Consult the user’s manual prior to making changes.

External Analog Expansion Power

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Placing the jumpers on JP1’s OCTOUT and -OCLKIN could damage the 8254 timer chip!

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.

,

, remove all jumper s

, the counter/timer CTR0 is available, and JP1

DAC Reference Voltage and SSH (Simultaneous Sample and Hold)

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In regard to JP2, the SSH jumper must be removed if you are using EXT DAC0 or EXT DAC1.
See users manual for details.

Internal (default

SSH (default

External

) or

) for applications using one or more of the following:

reference voltage for the two separate analog outputs.

If either a DBK32A

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JP7

Calibration

–

Leave JP7 in default position. Only use JP7 during calibration.

See user’s manual

.

JP8 –

Interrupt Selection

DMA and Interrupt

. DaqBoard may be set to interrupt the PC when certain hardware conditions occur. The interrupt may
be set to IRQ level 10, 11, 12, 14 or 15. DaqBoard’s IRQ level cannot be shared with another device. To disable interrupt
assistance and background transfers you can configure JP8 to “Open Interrupt” (see following figure).

DMA Selection

. Direct Memory Access (DMA) configuration provides for:
(a) high-speed data transfer from the ADC FIFO, or
(b) high-speed data transfer to the DAC FIFO.

Only DMA channels 5-7 (of an ISA AT machine’s seven channels) are available to DaqBoard.
Set DRQ and DACK jumpers to the desired DMA channels. Note that DaqBoard does not share DMA channels.
Set the DMA jumpers to OPEN when other devices will be using DMA channels 5, 6 and 7.

- Base Address

SW1

SW1’s factory default is 300 Hex. If 300 Hex presents an address conflict, set a new SW1 address within the range of
1FF to 3FF (256 to 1023 Decimal). Note that the address must be on a 4-byte boundary.

Industry Standard I/O Addresses

Hex Range Device Hex Range Device

000-1FF Internal system 368-36B PC network (high address)
200-207 Game I/O 36C-36F Reserved
20C-20D Reserved 378-37F Parallel pri nter port 1
21F Reserved 380-38F SDLC, bisynchronous 2
278-27F Parallel pri n t er port 2 390-393 Reserved
2B0-2DF Alternate enhanced graphics adapt er 3A0-3AF Bisynchronous 1
2E1 GPIB (Adapter 0) 3B0-3BF Monochrome display and printer adapter
2E2 & 2E3 Data acquisition (Adapter 0) 3C0-3CF Enhanced graphics adapter
2F8-2FF Serial port 2 3D0-3DF Col or/Graphics monitor adapter
300-31F Protot ype card 3F0-3F7 Diskette Controller
360-363 PC network (low address) 3F8-3FF Seri al port 1
364-367 Reserved

Notes:

(1) SW1’s addres s must be unique, i.e., not used by another device.
(2) I/O addresses, hex 000 to 0FF, are reserved f or system board I/O.
(3) Hex 100 to 3FF are available on the I/O channel.
(4) Although the above table represents i ndustry standards, som e systems may vary.

(2) Make Board Connections

Before connecting your DaqBoard, you should review the following co nnector descr iptions.

P1 Analog I/O

outputs, and various signals for driving expansion cards.

P2 Digital I/O

operation, for P2 expansion cables

. Provides 16 analog input channels, 2 analog output channels, a 16-bit counter/timer, 4 TTL inputs and

. Provides three 8-bit TTL programmable I/O ports and external interrupt input. To ensure reliable

do not exceed 14 inches per attached DBK card

.

P3 Frequency I/O

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1. Turn power OFF to the PC and all attached equipment.

2. Remove the PC’s cover. Refer to your PC Owner’s Manual as needed.

3. Choose an empty 16-bit ISA slot. Loosen and remove the screw at the top of
the slot’s blank adapter plate. Then slide the plate up and out to remove.
Refer to your PC Owner’s Manual as needed.

4. Align DaqBoard’s edge-connector with the desired ISA slot, and with the
PC’s corresponding rear-panel slot. Gently press the board into the ISA slot.

5. Secure the board by inserting the rear-panel adapter-plate screw.

6. If using P2, P3, or both, route CA-60 cables as needed. Secure the P2 and
P3 rear panel connectors, as applicable.

7. Replace the computer’s cover.

8. Plug in all cords and cables.

9. Apply power to the PC.

(3) Install Software

Remove previous version Daq* drivers, if present. You can do this through

1.

Microsoft’s Add/Remove Programs feature by navigating from your
desktop as follows:

Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove Programs

Place the Data Acquisition Software CD in the host PC’s

2.

CD-ROM drive.

This may take a few moments, depending on your PC.

Wait for PC to auto-access the CD.

DaqBoard’s I/O Connectors

If used, P2 and P3 require cable CA-60.

3.

If a Licensing Agreement appears, read over the agreement, then
click “Agree.” The Data Acquisition Software Master Setup Screen
appears (see figure at right).

4. Select

5. If you do not have Acrobat Reader version 3.0 or greater installed

DaqBook/DaqBoard Support.

For Windows95/98/NT
If using Windows3.1, or DOS,

on your PC, select

(or more recent Windows), select

select

Acrobat Reader

. This will enable you to read

instead of 32-bit.

16-bit

32-bit

and print documentation that is included on the install CD-ROM.

6. Select

.

Program.

document (p/n 457-0903) for information
regarding this program.

7. Click “

8. Follow screen prompts.

(4) Test Hardware

Use the following steps to test your DaqBoard. Note that screen captures of the Daq
Configuration window (with DaqBoard Properties and Test Hardware tabs selected)

appear on the next page.

1. Run the

2. Click “

Daq Configuration

Add Device

.”

3. Select your DaqBoard model from the “

4. Select your DaqBoard from the “

5. Ensure settings are correct, and make changes if needed.

6. Select the “

7. Click the “

8. Click the “

Test Hardware”

Resource Test

” button.

Test

control panel applet.

Device Type

Device Inventory

tab.

” button.

” scroll box and click OK.

” window and click “

Properties

DIAdem Post Acquisition DataAnalysis

Refer to your separate DIAdem

Start Install

.”

.”

Test results should be displayed within a few seconds. Note that test results have two
components:

Resource Tests

and

Performance Tests.

Each is described on the

following page.

Testing the DaqBoard device may, in some cases, cause the system to hang. If test results are not

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power-up, re-enter the Daq Configuration and change DaqBoard configuration settings to those that
work p roperly.

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Resource Tests

The 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
availability of the resource or a possible resource conflict.

Base Address Test - T ests the ba se 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.

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.

Other parallel port devices may work fine in this mode. Some parallel port

Note:

devices (such as printers) do not require interrupts to work properly. See
relevant operating system and computer manufacturer’s documentation to
correct the problem.

Performance Tests

Performance tests check various DaqBoard 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. Note that the rates depend on selected parallel port protocol and will
vary according to port hardware capabilities.

ADC FIFO Input Speed - Tests the maximum rate at which data can be transferred

from the DaqBoard’s internal ADC FIFO to computer memory, through the PC’s
parallel port. Results are given in samples/second, where a sample (2 bytes in
length) represents a single A/D value.

DaqBoard Properties Tab

Digital I/O Input Speed - Tests the maximum rate at which DIO input data can be

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

Digital I/O Output Speed – Tests the maximum rate at which DIO output data can be

Test Hardware Tab

transferred from the computer’s memory to DaqBoard’s Digital I/O por ts, through
the PC’s parallel port. Results are given in bytes/second.

Test Results

If you experience difficulties, please consult your user documentation before calling for technical support. Note that

Note:

the user documentation includes a troubleshooting chapter, as well as a great deal of information regarding specific
DBK cards and modules.

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Daq PC-Cards

Quick Start Guide

For Daq/112B and Daq /216B

This guide provides basic installation instructions for Daq PC-Cards. You may need to refer to additional material, such as
that contained in the user’s manual (included on your installation CD).

Note: Daq PC-Cards are not used with Windows NT operating systems.

Daq PC-Cards for notebook PCs comply with PC Card Standard Specification 2.1, PCMCIA Type II (5mm). Input power
for the Daq PC-Card comes from the host computer. The PC-Cards do not provide output power; thus power for DBK
signal conditioning cards and modules must be provided by another source, such as a CDK10 (powered/2-slot expansion
chassis). The CDK10 contains two expansion slots, power adapter, and rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery. Other
expansion options, such as three or ten slot chassis (DBK60 and DBK41, respectively) can connect to a PC-Card via cable.
All three chassis allow you to add additional DBK cards to the acquisition system. Refer to your user’s manual for detailed
information regarding the CDK10, DBK cards and modules.

Reference Notes:

(1) Daq PC-Cards plug into a PCMCIA Type II slot. Consult your Notebook PC owner’s manual as needed.
(2) Daq PC-Cards can connect to DBK cards or modules through an interface cable. Be sure to read about the

DBK cards and modules applicable to your acquisition system. Specific DBK information can be found in your
Daq User’s Manual (included on the install CD-ROM). A wide variety of expansion options exists.

(3) The Daq User’s Manual contains power management, hardware, software, and program-related information.

PC-Card Installation, A Pictorial Overview

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