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IOtech, Inc.

25971 Cannon Road

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Phone: (440) 439-4091

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DaqBook / DaqBoard [ISA] /

Daq PC-Card

Data Acquisition for Notebook and Desktop PCs

p/n

457-0901

User's Manual

Rev.

4.0

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.

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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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

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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 Guide

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

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:

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

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

CD-ROM drive.

may take a few moments, depending on your PC.

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

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

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 “

Click the

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

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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

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tests the maximum rate at which DIO output data can be

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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

[

]

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

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

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.

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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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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(1) Install Software

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

feature by navigating from your desktop as follows: Place the Data Acquisition Software CD in the host PC’s CD-ROM drive.

This 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 following figure).

4. On the Master Setup Screen, select

If using DBK Cards, Windows3.1, or DOS, select

5. If you do not have Acrobat Reader version 3.0 or greater installed on your PC, select

This will enable you to read and print documentation that is included on the install CD-ROM.

6. Select

7. Click “

DIAdem Post Acquisition Data Analysis Program

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

Start Install

Follow screen prompts

.”

Daq PC-Card Support

Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove Programs

Wait for PC to auto-access the CD.

; otherwise select 32-bit.

16-bit

. Refer to your separate DIAdem document

Add/Remove Programs

Acrobat Reader

: If using DBK Cards, Windows3.1,

Note

or DOS, select 16-bit; otherwise select 32-bit.

Selecting Daq PC-Card Support, Acrobat Reader, and DIAdem

(2) Install and Configure the PC-Card

Install the PC-Card

1. Ensure the Notebook PC is powered on.

2. Insert the Daq PC-Card into the Notebook PC’s PCMCIA slot.

3. Push the Daq PC-Card into the PCMCIA slot until the card makes full contact.

When the card properly engages you should hear a click and see the PC’s socket-eject button extended.

4. A “New Hard ware Found” window should appear. You are now ready to

configure the card.

Insert this end of card into the PCMCIA slot.

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Configure the PC-Card

Note: All Daq PC-Card configuration is made through software; however, you may need to set jumpers or

switches in DBKs or other system components. DBK configuration is detailed in the user’s manual included on your CD.

☛

For Windows 95/98/ME Operating Systems

Windows 95/98/ME operating systems include Card and Socket Services and do not require any additional PCMCIA software. The supplied software CD includes a Windows 95/98/ME configuration file with the driver. After the “New Hardware Found” window appears:

1. Select the option labeled, “Driver from disk supplied by hardware manufacturer”.

2. Click “OK”.

3. Follow the screen prompts.

Navigate from the desktop as follows, to determine system resources used by the Daq PC-Card.

Start Menu Settings Control Panel System Device Manager Data Acquisition Icon PCMCIA Resources

After navigating as described, the Base Addr and the IRQ (interrupt) settings for the Daq PC-Card should appear. There are currently two possible Daq PC-Cards; Daq/112B and Daq/216B. You can change the interrupt [or address] of a Daq PC-Card as follows:

a) Go into the Properties screen. b) Select Resources. c) “Uncheck” the “Use automatic settings” check box. d) Highlight the interrupt [or address] setting to be changed. e) Select “Change settings.”

Note: It is possible to configure Daq PC-Cards as “non-standard” devices.

Non-standard device configuration is discussed in your user’s manual.

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For DOS and Windows 3.x Operating Systems

When used with DOS or Windows 3.x, the Client Driver or Enabler will need to be loaded onto your system. This software facilitates changing the IRQ level, Communication Port/Socket #, and Base Address settings, as needed.

DaqView does not support Interrupt 9 in 16-bit applica tions. If Windows 95/98/ME installs the Daq PC-Card at Interrupt 9, then the interrupt must be changed under System, Device Manager as described in steps a through e, above. Note that some computers have sound card s whose resources ar e not accounted for in the system file (e.g., ThinkPad 755).

Daq PC-Cards are shipped with Client Driver and Enabler files that conform to the PCMCIA (PC Card) Card Services Specification 2.1. When used with CardSoft Card and Socket Services or compatible software, a Daq PC-Card will automatically configure itself at system start-up. Use of CardSoft is not required, but the chosen software must be compatible with the PCMCIA (PC-Card) Card Services Specification 2.1.

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Address Range that your system has already allocated to another device. Consult your user’s manual if this is the case, or if you desire more control of your software configuration.

(3) Connect the Interface Cable

Digital I/O is supported and includes four general-purpose digital inputs and four general-purpose digital outputs. The PC can access these TTL-level digital I/O lines when the Daq PC-Card is not transferring data from the A/D converter. These I/O lines are not available if using P1 expansion cards or DBKs.

Daq/112B PC-Card, before and after attaching to a CA-134 Interface Cable

The CA-134 Interface Cable provides a female DB37 (P1) port for connecting a single passive DBK device (such as DBK11 or DBK40) to the PC-Card. An included gender changer (CN-86, not shown) provides a means of interfacing with a CA-37-x expansion cable. The CN-86 gender changer is also used when connecting the PC-Card to a CDK10 module. Your user’s manual contains more detailed information, including a pin-out of the DB37 (P1) interface.

Damage to the card or cable may result if not properly connected! Never force the connection. The Daq PC-Card and cable are keyed, and should connect easily when properly oriented. Make sure the connectors sli de together at a level angle. Exce ssive or angular force can damage the connectors.

Follow these steps to connect the Daq PC-Card to the Interface Cable (CA-134).

1. Hold the Daq PC-Card so that the label is face up and the bottom edge is facing yo u.

2. Verify key alignment is correct for the card and the cable.

3. Depress the cable’s spring-clips and connect the cable to the PC-Card.

4. After connection is made, release the spring-clips.

Connecting to DBK Modules

Only DBK modules that support the DB37 (P1) connector can be used with Daq PC-Cards. If connecting to a CA-37-x expansion cable, or to a CDK10 module, use the supplied gender changer (CN 86). Refer to your user’s manual as needed.

1. Plug the DB37 (P1) connector end of the Interface Cable into the compatible DBK module.

2. Verify all connections before powering up the system.

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Overview 2

Daq Systems, the Modular Concept …… 2-1 DaqBooks, DaqBoards, and Daq PC-Cards …… 2-3 Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal Conditioning ……2-4 Daq Software ……2-6 Tips on Setting Up a Data Acquisition System ……2-7

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. The following table shows the relation among the three main categories of Daq-related products:

•

Primary Acquisition Device. This is the main data acquisition device, e.g., a DaqBook, DaqBoard,

or Daq PC-Card. These devices provide a vital data conversion and communications link between the data source of transducers and signal conditioners and the data processor of the host computer.

•

DBK Option Cards and Modules. Over 30 DBK cards and modules (the number is constantly

growing) provide various types of signal conditioning and system expa nsion. 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 separate chapter that is included [in pdf format] on your installation CD.

•

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. Post data analysis can be performed with the DIAdem program. More information is included in the software-specific chapters (also included on your install CD). Note that, in addition to the included out-of-the-box software, Daq products can be controlled via user-written custom progr a ms thro ugh Applications Program Interface (API). Several languages are supported, e.g., C/C++, VisualBASIC, Delphi. See the separate programmer’s manual (1008-0901) for program-related information.

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Daq Data Acquisition Devices

Category Device Description

Primary Acquisition Device

DBK Option Cards and Modules

Software

DaqBook

DaqBoard/2000 Series (see note 1)

DaqBoard (ISA types)

Daq PC-Card

Analog Signal Conditioning

Analog Output Digital I/O and Control Expansion

Connections Power Supply DBKs: 30A, 32A, 33, 34; CDK10 Included Software DaqView, DIAdem-View, Visual Basic extensions,

Optional Software DaqView/2000, DaqViewXL, DASYLab

Portable Data Acquisition Modules

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

Plug-In Boards for PCI Bus-Slots

Six boards identified as /2000 through / 2005

Plug-In Boards for ISA Bus-Slots

12-bit: DaqBoard/100A, /112A 16-bit: DaqBoard/200A, /216A, /2000

Plug-In PCMCI Card

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

Cards and modules used to condition Analog Signals

DBK/ 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 42, 43A, 44, 45, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 207, 207/CJC

Cards used to modify Analog Output Signals

DBK/ 2, 5

Cards and modules used to condition Digital I/O

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

Cards and modules used to expand the acquisition system.

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

Application Programming Interface (API)

Note 1: DaqBoard/2000 Series Boards are covered in the separate document, DaqBoard/2000 Series

User’s Manual, p/n1033-0901.

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DaqBooks, DaqBoards and Daq PC-Cards

Daq*s connect to one or more DBKs on their signal input side and a computer on their output side. Each Daq type connects to the computer in a different way:

•

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

•

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

•

The DaqBoard/2000 Series boards plug into a PCI-bus slot within a computer.

•

The Daq PC-Card is inserted in the PCMCIA slot of a notebook computer.

Features common to the Daq*s include:

•

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

•

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

•

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.

•

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

•

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).

Each type of Daq has several models to meet various needs. The table lists these models and their features.

Daq* Models and Features

Model

DaqBook Models

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

DaqBoard Models, ISA Type

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

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

Daq PC-Card Models

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

A/D

Resolution

Analog Output

Channels

Unipolar/

Bipolar

Selection

Only Only

Single-

ended/

Differential

Selection

Software N/A N/A 3.375×0.2 510 mA Software N/A N/A 3.375×0.2 510 mA

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

4.5×13.125 1700 mA

Current

Use

510 mA 360 mA 510 mA 620 mA 600 mA 620 mA

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Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal Conditioning

The DBK signal-conditioning units are designed for use with the Daq devices; however, the DBKs can be used with ISA or PCI bus-based data acquisition boards from other vendors. The DBKs perform best when used with an acquisition device that can dynamically select channel, gain, and range. Dynamic channel and gain/range selection allow for high channel-to-channel scan rates with a variety of transducers.

DBK output signals can be bipolar, e.g., -5 to +5 V, or unipolar, e.g., 0 to 10 V. The user can select a range of relevant values to correspond to the lowest signal (e.g., -5 or 0 V) and the highest signal (e.g., 5 or 10 V) signal. This type of range selection guarantees the highest resolution in 12-bit or 16-bit conversion.

DBK modules share the same footprint as the DaqBook and a typical notebook PCs; allowing for convenient stacking. The majority of these modules have their own power supply.

Several options exist for packaging and powering the DBKs and are discussed later in this chapter The following table lists the DBKs by function. Note that the DBK Option cards and Modules chapter describes each DBK in detail.

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DBK Option Cards and Modules

Product Name/Description Capacity Signal

Connectivity

Analog Signal Conditioning

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 16 channels P1 DBK13 High-Gain Analog Multiplexing Card 16 channels P1 DBK15 Universal Current/Voltage Input Card 16 channels P1 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 High-Accuracy Thermocoupl e Card 14 channels P1 DBK42 5B Isolated Signal-Conditi oni ng Module 16 c hannel s P1 DBK43A Strain-Gage Meas urement 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 14 channels P1 DBK53 Low-Gain Analog Multiplexing Module 16 channel s P1 DBK54 High-Gain Analog Multiplexing Module 16 channels P1 DBK207 Carrier Board for 5B Compatible A nal og Input Modules. 16 channels Two P1s

DBK207/CJC Carrier Board for 5B Compatible Analog Input Modules .

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

16 channels Two P1s

P4 P4

Analog Output

DBK2 V ol tage Output Card 4 channels P1 DBK5 Current Output Card 4 channel s P1

Digital I/O / Control

DBK20 General-Purpose Digital I/O Card (Screw Term i nal s) 48 channels P2 DBK21 General-Purpose Digital I/O Card (DB37 Connec t ors) 48 channels P2 DBK23 Optically Isolated Digital -Input Module 24 channels P2 DBK24 Optically Isolated Digital -Out put Module 24 channels P2 DBK25 Relay Output Card 8 channels P2 DBK208 Carrier board for Opto-22 Compatible Solid-State-Relay

Digital Modules.

Two 8-bit banks of SSR modules

Two P2s

Expansion and Connection

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

sockets

DBK40 BNC Interface 18 connectors P1 or P3 DBK41 Analog Expansion Enclosure 10 cards P1 or P2 DBK60 Expansion Chassis with Termination P anel s 3 cards P2 DBK200 P4-to-P1 Adapter Board P1 P4 DBK201 P4-to-P1/P2/P3 Adapter Board P1, P2, P3 P4 DBK202 P4-to-P1/P2/P3 Adapter Board with Screw-Terminals P1, P2, P3 P4 DBK203 A module version of DBK202 P1, P2, P3 P4 DBK204 A module version of DBK202 with an included CE cable k i t. 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 Adapter Board with Screw-Terminals P1, P2, P3 P4 DBK209 P4-to-P1/P2/P3 Mini-Adapter Board P1, P2, P3 P4

P1, P2, and P3 do not exist on the DaqBoard/2000 Series boards, but are obtained by use of the P4 adapters (DBK200 series). These adapters typically connect to the DaqBoard/2000 series 100-pin P4 connector via cable. The DBK200 series boards are detailed in the DBK chapter. Note that the DBK chapter is included on your install CD in pdf format, as a stand-alone document.

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Daq Software

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

•

ready-to-use graphical programs, e.g., DaqView, DaqViewXL, and DIAdem

•

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

•

various language d rivers to aid cust om programming using API

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

•

DaqView is a Windows-based program for basic set-up and data acquisition. DaqView lets you select desired channels, gains, transducer types (including thermocouples), and a host of other parameters with a click of a PC’s mouse. DaqView lets you stream data to disk and display data in numerical or graphical formats. PostView is a post-acquisition waveform-display program within DaqView.

•

DaqViewXL allows you to interface directly with Microsoft Excel to enhance data handling and display. Within Excel you have a full-featured Daq control panel and all the data display capabilities of Excel.

•

DIAdem-View lets you view, measure and edit your data.

•

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.

Reference Note:

Programming topics are covered in the Programmer’s User Manual (1008-0901). A pdf-formatte d version of the programmer’s manual is included on your installation CD.

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Tips on Setting up a Data Acquisition System

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 you will need to follo w to setup a system that will best meet your specific application needs.

1. The end use of the data can affect how you set up and program you acquisition system. Prior to creating the system you should determine channel assignments, and lay out the whole system. 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 units, ranges, sampling rates, etc. are best for your data?

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

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How will your 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 Daq device, and the computer. Label your transducers, cables, and connectors to prevent later confusion.

4. When configuring your Daq device(s) consider t he following:

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The DaqBook and DaqBoard (ISA type) have internal jumpers and switches that you must set manually to match yo ur ap plication.

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Some DaqBook models are partially configured in software.

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Daq PC-Card 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 configured ent irely through software.

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You may need to refer to other documentation, such as Quick Starts, Installation Guides, and pertinent DBK documentation.

5. 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. Perform all hardware configurat ions before connecting signal and power.

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.

10. After software is loaded, remember to set the software parameters as needed for your application. The software must recognize all the hardware in the system. Measurement units and ranges should be checked to verify that they meet your application requirements.

11. Remember to set all channels to the proper mode for your DBK or other signal source.

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

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

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Device specific information regarding system setup and expansion can be found in the Daq hardware chapters and in the DBK chapter. You may need to read the DBK10/41/60 sections for system expansion and the DBK30A/32A/33 and the CDK10 sections for power management.

Since DBK modules are controlled by the Daq sequencer, external channels can be scanned at the same high speed as internal channels. Each main (base) channel can support up to 16 sub-channels and thereby provide expansion up to 256 input channels. DBK cards and modules can be daisy-chained off the P1 connector of the Daq or expansion module. DBKs add another level of multiplexing and programmable gain to each channel. Setting up channel parameters often requires both hardware and software setup.

Modules for packaging DBK expansion cards are available with 3 slots (DBK10) or 10 slots (DBK41)— some DaqBooks also have expansion slots. The best option depends on the number of DBK cards in your system. For just a few cards, use the stackable 3-slot DBK10 low-profile expansion enclosure. For more than six cards, use the 10-slot DBK41. Multiple DBK41s can be daisy-chained to handle a large number of DBKs in a system. For termination panel connections, use the DBK60 expansion chassis or DaqBook/260, which is a combination of the DaqBook/200 and DBK60.

Additional power supplies (essential with the Daq PC-Card) may be needed to handle the load. The DBK power options accommodate a wide range of applications from laboratory to automotive and other field applications. The power systems can use any 10 to 20 VDC source or an AC source with the included adapter. For portable applications, the compact DBK30A rechargeable power supply can provide power to the DBK10 or DBK41. The DBK30A also includes a 28 V output for powering 4 to 20 mA transducers. For applications with many DBK cards (initially or in future expansion), the DBK32A or DBK33 can be installed into any expansion slot. The DBK32A provides ±15 VDC and the DBK33 provides ±15 VDC and +5 VDC.

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DaqBook/100,/112,/120,/200, and /216 ……3-1

Front and Rear Panels ……3-2 Jumpers ……3-3 Connections ……3-6

DaqBook/260 …… 3-11

Front and Rear Panels ……3-11 Hardware Setup ……3-12

DaqBoard/100A,/112A,/200A, and /216A ……3-16

Switches and Jumpers ……3-17 Connections ……3-20

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

The DaqBook module is enclosed in a 8.5” × 11” × 1.375” metal box external to the computer, (11” × 13” × 3.5” for the DaqBook/260). The DaqBook attaches to a PC’s parallel port via 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.

Input power for a DaqBook can come from various sources (e.g., a 12 V car battery, the included AC adapter, 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 P1 connector includes +5 VDC (pin 1) and ±15 VDC (pins 21 and 2). The section External Analog Expansion Power (JP1) explains how to set JP1 based on power use in the system. Also, refer to the section Power Management at the beginning of chapter 7, DBK Options Cards and Modules.

DaqBooks have capabilities that previously required several plug-in DAS boards. All DaqBooks provide 16 analog inputs (expandable up to 256), 2 analog outputs, and 4 digital inputs and outputs. Some models have built-in expansion slots; other models have additional digital I/O and counter/timer capabilities.

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

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The DaqBook/100, /120, and /200 models do not have the expansion slot but do have 24 generalpurpose digital I/O channels (expandable up to 192), 16 high-speed digital inputs, and 5 frequency/pulse I/O channels.

Daq PC-Card ……3-23

Configuration ……3-23 Connections ……3-27

System Expansion Examples ……3-29

T-Cable Guide ……3-29

Note: The /120 adds an EPP port capability to the /100. Note: The /260 has 3 expansion slots for DBK cards.

The various DaqBook models have either 12-bit or 16-bit binary resolution.

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12-bit models include model #s /100, /112, and /120.

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16-bit models include model #s /200, /216, and /260.

Analog input capabilities are very flexible. The A/D maximum sample rate is 100 kHz (divide by number of channels for scan rate) with a 16-channel multiplexer and a pr o grammable-gain input amplifier. Users can expand channel capacity to 256 analog inputs via expansion modules for multiplexing RTDs, thermocouples, strain gages, anti-aliasing filters, and simultaneous sample and hold amplifiers. Expansion cards and modules attach to the P1 I/O connector (refer to Connector Pinouts later in this chapter). P1 (DB37 interface) is compatible with multiplexers and signal conditioners from several manufacturers.

The DaqBooks 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. The DaqBook/100, /120, /200, and /260 can 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 sample up to 256 channels at the same instant. Scanning and timing specifications are met even with a full complement of expansion modules. All types of transducers are scanned within the same scan group without PC intervention.

DaqBooks offer a wide selection of triggering capabilities. The scan can be triggered by software, a TTL signal, or an analog input level (including slope). The analog input trigger is hardware-based and minimizes trigger latency to less than 10 µs.

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Signal

I/O

ANALOG I/O

(DAS-16

compatible)

P2*

DIGITAL I/O

(PIO-12

compatible)

P3*

PULSE/FREQ.

HIGH-SPEED

DIGITAL I/O

(CTM-05

compatible)

8 DE/16 SE analog input multiplexer

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 expansion

Dual 12-bit DAC

24-bit general purpos e digital I/O lines

16 high-speed digital inputs

5 counter/timer channels

*Models /100, /120, /200, and /260 only **Models /112, /120, /200, and /216 only

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512-step, random access channel/gain sequencer

1, x2 4, x8

er channel

rigger elect

nalog Triggeromparator

ample

old

equencer

eset

timebase.

DaqBook Block Diagram

mplifier

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

onverter

00kHz

lock

rogrammable equencer

0 us to 12 hrs

C-DC

15 15

onverter

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

4K word FIFO data buffer

VDC

Power In

Computer

I/O

to PC

parallel

port

or EPP*

pass-through

to printer

Front and Rear Panels

The following figures show the location of controls and connectors on the DaqBook exteriors. These locations vary by model (DaqBook/100, /120, and /200 versus the DaqBook/112 and /216).

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

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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; TO PARALLEL PRINTER This port allows the computer to use any s tandard parallel printer in a FROM PC PARALLEL PORT This port connects to t he computer’s standard or enhanced paral l el 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-bi t counters and sixteen high-speed digital i nputs and

Indicators

POWER This LED lights when power is applied to the DaqB ook and the power switch P1-P2-P3 ACTIVE This LED lights when the DaqBook is i n an active state. This LED i s off

BUFFER OVERRUN This LED lights for a buffer overrun error. This occurs when A/D s i gnal s are

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

+10 to 24 VDC for the /216; +9 to 18 VDC f or the /200, /260. pass-through mode (DB25). (DB25). two 16-bit counter/timers , four TTL inputs and outputs, and various signals

for driving expansion cards (DB37). (DB37). external interrupt input (DB37).

is in the “1” (ON) position. when the DaqBook is disabled or in the print er-pass-through mode. P1,

P2, and P3 are software access i bl e from the computer. converted faster than the PC collects the data. Depending on t he

application, this indication may not be an error. number of steps and occurs inf requent ly, t his indicator will only flash

briefly.

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:

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JP1 - External Analog Expansion Power

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JP2 - DAC Voltage Reference

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JP3* - Unipolar/Bipolar

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JP4* - Differential/Single Ended

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JP5 - Time Base

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JP6 - Watchdog Timer Enable

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JP7 - Calibration (refer to Chapter 12, Calibration)

* The DaqBook/200, /216, and /260 do not have JP3 and JP4 jumpers—these settings are made via software.

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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 Po wer Supply Card, the JP1 shunt jumpers must be entirely removed. Placing the jumpers on

-OCTOUT and -OCLKIN will damage the 8254 timer chip. Refer also to the Power

Management section in the chapter DBK Option Cards and Modules.

JP1

-15 V

-O C TOU T

-O C L K IN

+15 V

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

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

JP1 External Analog Expansion Settings

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.

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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.

EXT

IN T

SSH

INT

EXT

DAC0 External Ref DAC1 External Ref

3-4

Note: The SSH setting is used with DBKs: 2, 4, 5, 7, 17, 50, and 51. Refer to the DBK chapter (4) as

needed.

JP2

DAC1

DAC0

DAC0 External Ref

DAC1 Internal Ref

JP2 JP 2 JP2

DAC0 Internal Ref

DAC1 External Ref

DAC0 Internal Ref DAC1 Internal Ref

JP2 DAC Reference Settings

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JP2

DAC0 Internal Ref DAC1 Internal Ref

w ith SSH

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DAC0 External Ref

DAC1 Internal Ref

w ith SSH

JP2

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Bipolar or Unipolar A/D Operation (JP3)*

*Hardware Setting For DaqBook/100, /112, and /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

JP3 Unipolar/Bipolar Operation Settings

Note: For the DaqBook/100, /112, and /120, set the jumpers to the desired position as shown in figure. Note: For the DaqBook/200, /216, and /260 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 figure).

Note: For the DaqBook/200, /216, and /260, the Unipolar/Bipolar option is selected via software by the

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 o f the pass-through print er port during data collect i on and to restore pass-through printing if the computer is reset. Enable the watchdog timer if you:

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Use a printer on the pass-through printer por t

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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

JP6 Watchdog Timer

Settings

setting is Disabled.

Connections

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

measurements. For this reason, the watchdog timer should normally be disabled unless automatic restoration of pass-through pr inting is required.

The DaqBook connects to the computer’s parallel printer port (female DB25) with the supplied cable (CA35-2). 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.

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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 source, make sure leads are connected to the proper DIN terminals.

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Power

Adapter

Power

Source

Power Switch

GND

Printer

Optional

Power Input Conn ector

Com puter

CA-35-2

DaqBook

DaqBook Connections

To verify connections, turn ON the power switch by flipping the rocker- switch to the “1” position, and the POWER LED should light up. If using a printer, check operation by issuing a <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 P 1 P i n Use

1+5 PWR 2 CTR 0 OUT/-15 VDC

+5 V supply (Refer to Counter 0 output (8254 chip)/ -15 V supply (Refer to

Power Management

section in chapter 7)

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 to analog converter referenc e i n ch 0 (must invert) 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 (different i al mode)/ch 10 HI IN (single-ended mode) 17 CH 1 LO IN/CH 9 HI IN Ch 1 LO IN (different i al mode)/ch 9 HI IN(single-ended mode) 18 CH 0 LO IN/CH 8 HI IN Ch 0 LO IN (different i al 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 (Refer to 22 OP 2/CHS 2 Digital output bi t 2/ channel select line f or expansion cards 23 OP 0/CHS 0 Digital output bi t 0/channel select line f or expansion cards 24 IP 2/CTR 0 GATE Digital input bit 2/counter 0 gate (16-bit support only) 25 IP 0/TRIG 0 Digital i nput bit 0/trigger 0 26 D/A 1 REF IN/SSH Digital-to-analog converter reference in ch 1 (must invert)/ SSH 27 D/A 1 OUT Digital-t o-anal og converter output ch 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 (single-ended mode or differential mode) 31 CH 6 HI IN Ch 6 HI IN (single-ended mode or differential mode) 32 CH 5 HI IN Ch 5 HI IN (single-ended mode or differential mode) 33 CH 4 HI IN Ch 4 HI IN (single-ended mode or differential mode) 34 CH 3 HI IN Ch 3 HI IN (single-ended mode or differential mode) 35 CH 2 HI IN Ch 2 HI IN (single-ended mode or differential mode) 36 CH 1 HI IN Ch 1 HI IN (single-ended mode or differential mode) 37 CH 0 HI IN Ch 0 HI IN (single-ended mode or differential mode)

: Software configuration commands determine P1 di gi tal I/O pin functions. Actual 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 functi on but not both at the same ti me.

Power Management

in chapter 7)

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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 functions to acces s this) 2 IR ENABLE I nterrupt line enable (no functions t o 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 i nput/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 (Refer to

Power Management

section in chapter 7) 19 GND Digital ground 20 +5 V

+5 V supply (Refer to

Power Management

section in chapter 7) 21 GND Digital ground 22 PORT C 7 Digital input/output - port C bi t 7 23 PORT C 6 Digital input/output - port C bi t 6 24 PORT C 5 Digital input/output - port C bi t 5 25 PORT C 4 Digital input/output - port C bi t 4 26 PORT C 3 Digital input/output - port C bi t 3 27 PORT C 2 Digital input/output - port C bi t 2 28 PORT C 1 Digital input/output - port C bi t 1 29 PORT C 0 Digital input/output - port C bi t 0 30 PORT A 7 Digital i nput/output - port A bit 7 31 PORT A 6 Digital i nput/output - port A bit 6 32 PORT A 5 Digital i nput/output - port A bit 5 33 PORT A 4 Digital i nput/output - port A bit 4 34 PORT A 3 Digital i nput/output - port A bit 3 35 PORT A 2 Digital i nput/output - port A bit 2 36 PORT A 1 Digital i nput/output - port A bit 1 37 PORT A 0 Digital i nput/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.

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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 input (used with counters) 2 IR ENABLE Interrupt line enable (us ed with counters) 3 SDI 7 High-speed digit al i nput bit 7 (low byte) 4 SDI 6 High-speed digit al i nput bit 6 (low byte) 5 SDI 5 High-speed digit al i nput bit 5 (low byte) 6 SDI 4 High-speed digit al i nput bit 4 (low byte) 7 SDI 3 High-speed digit al i nput bit 3 (low byte) 8 SDI 2 High-speed digit al i nput bit 2 (low byte) 9 SDI 1 High-speed digit al i nput bit 1 (low byte) 10 SDI 0 High-speed digital input bit 0 (low byte) 11 GND Digital ground 12 CTR 5 GATE Counter 5 gat e (9513 chip) 13 CTR 5 IN Counter 5 input (9513 chip) 14 CTR 4 GATE Counter 4 gat e (9513 chip) 15 CTR 4 IN Counter 4 input (9513 chip) 16 CTR 3 GATE Counter 3 gat e (9513 chip) 17 CTR 3 IN Counter 3 input (9513 chip) 18 CTR 2 GATE Counter 2 gat e (9513 chip) 19 CTR 2 IN Counter 2 input (9513 chip) 20 +5 V

+5 V supply (Refer to

Power Management

section in chapter 7) 21 D IN STROBE NC 22 SDI 15 High-speed digital input bit 15 (hi gh byt e) 23 SDI 14 High-speed digital input bit 14 (hi gh byt e) 24 SDI 13 High-speed digital input bit 13 (hi gh byt e) 25 SDI 12 High-speed digital input bit 12 (hi gh byt e) 26 SDI 11 High-speed digital input bit 11 (hi gh byt e) 27 SDI 10 High-speed digital input bit 10 (hi gh byt e) 28 SDI 9 High-speed digital i nput bi t 9 (high byte) 29 SDI 8 High-speed digital i nput bi t 8 (high byte) 30 OSC. OUT Oscillator output - f out (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 gat e (9513 chip)

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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 sensors.

External

DB37

J3 conn ec ts to P 1 o n DaqBook interna l cable.

PULSE/FREQ .

HIG H-SPEED

DIGITAL I/O

Pin 1 (+5V)

Interc o nn e ct

JP2

Pins 2-37

JP1

Board

24-bit general purpose digital I/O lines

Intern al DB37

Interc o nn e ct B o ar d

8 DE/16 SE analog input m ult iplex er

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

16 high-speed digital inputs

5 counter/tim er channels

-or-

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

(1 of 3)

PGA

x1, x2

x4, x8

per channel

512-step, random access channel/gain sequencer

Trigger Select

Analog Trigger-In Comparator

DaqB ook/260 Block Diagram

Am plifier

Sample

Hold

Sequencer reset

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

+15

-15

DC-DC converter

Vario us connector types are availa ble.

Termination

Panels (3)

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

10 kHz Clock

512 word FIFO data buffer

Fuse

ON/OFF Switch

Sensors

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 para llel port, and LED status indicators for power, buffer overload, P1-P2-P3 active, and A/D active.

The rear panel is made of three termination panels with connectors for the various sensors.

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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 o nn ec ts to DBK c a r ds. (1 of 3 )

Standoff (2 pe r card )

JP1 Jumpe r Step 6B

JP2 Jumpe r Step 6A

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

Termination Panel (1 of 3)

Termination Panel 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. Refer to

Calculating Your Power Needs

A. Use the

DBK Power Requirements Worktable

in chapter 7.

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 5B, you need an additional power

card. There are three 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.

•

CDK10 – For use with a Daq PC-Card. It supplies +5 V and ±15 V. The power source is housed in its own expansion chassis.

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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 JP 1 on the DaqBook/200 acquisition processor board.

A. JP2 on interconnect board – If +5 V will be supplied to DBK cards outside the chassis, install the JP2 jumper

on the P1 interconnect board (see figure).

B. JP1 on interconnect board – If +5 V will be supplied to DBK cards inside the chassis, install the JP1 jumper

on the P1 interconnect board (see 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 DB K33 section of this manual.

7 – Install 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. (The CDK10 power card is housed in its own 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. Refer to other parts of this chapter, as needed.

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 particular DBK sections of this manual, as needed.

10 – Install DBK cards

You must use all analog DBK cards in the DaqBook/260. (A factory modification is available to use all digital cards.)

A. Carefully align the DBK card’s DB37 connector with a DB37 connector on the interconnect board and gently

press them together (see 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 figure a nd particular DBK sections in manual):

•

Single-ended connections use analog common.

•

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

•

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

BNC Connector

Red

High (+)

Termination Panel ()

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

()

Termin atio n Panel ()

intern al sid e

Single-ended use

Lo w (- ) c on n e c ts to analog com m on (not shown).

Red High (+)

Safety Jack C on necto rs

()

Differential us e

Termination Panel ()

intern al sid e

Black Low (-)

Red High (+)

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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 (see figure). D. Install the two screws holding the card drawer to the chassis (see figure).

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 (see figure).

16 – Turn on system power and check operation

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

The DaqBoard/100A, /112A, /200A, and /216A are 100 kHz ISA-bus plug-in cards that provide analog-todigital conversion with a wide selection of signal-conditioning, signal expansion, and software support. DaqBoards feature an on-board 512-location sequencer that lets you select any channel and gain combination and configure each channel for unipolar or bipolar operation.

Input power for the DaqBoard comes from the host computer’s bus. Output power from the P1 connector includes +5 VDC (pin 1) and ±15 VDC (pins 21 and 2). The section External Analog Expansion Power (JP1) explains how to set JP1 based on power use in the system. Also, refer to the section Power

Management in chapter 7, DBK Option Cards and Modules.

All the DaqBoards provide 16 analog inputs (expandable up to 256), 2 analog outputs, and 4 digital inputs and outputs. Models /100A and /200A have additional digital I/O and counter/timer capabilities. The various DaqBoard models have either 12-bit or 16-bit resolution.

•

12-bit models include model #s /100A and /112A.

•

16-bit models include model #s /200A and /216A.

Analog input capabilities are very flexible. The A/D maximum sample rate is 100 kHz (divide by number of channels for scan rate) with a 16-channel multiplexer and a pr o grammable-gain input amplifier. Users can expand channel capacity to 256 analog inputs via expansion modules for multiplexing RTDs, thermocouples, strain gages, anti-aliasing filters, and simultaneous sample and hold amplifiers. Expansion cards and modules attach to the P1 I/O connector (refer to Connections later in this chapter). The P1 DB37 interface is compatible with multiplexers and signal conditioners from several manufacturers.

ISA Type DaqBoards

The DaqBoard performs 100 kHz scan sequences and provides programmable delays from 10 µs to 12 hours. The unit’s 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. The DaqBoard/100A and /200A can 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 DaqBoards to sample up to 256 channels at the same instant. Scanning and timing specifications are met even with a full complement of expansion modules. All types of transducers are scanned within the same scan group without PC intervention.

DaqBoards offer a wide selection of triggering capabilities. The scan can be triggered by software, a TTL signal, or an analog input level (including slope). The trigger is hardware-based to minimize trigger latency to less than 10 µs.

Three data transfer modes are supported:

•

DMA

•

Interrupt-driven

•

Fast I/O to data memory via block move instruction REP INSW.

Real-time data can be collected at 100 K readings/s.

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This figure shows a block diagram of DaqBoard models /100A, /112A, /200A, and /216A.

Signal

I/O

ANALO G I/O

(DA S -16

compatible)

P2*

DIGITAL I/O

(PIO -12

compatible)

P3*

PULSE /FREQ .

HIG H-SPEED

DIGITAL I/O

(CT M -05

compatible)

*Models /100A and /200A.

8 DE /16 SE analog inpu t m ultiplex e r

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 outputs for expansion boards

Dual-DAC

Dual 12-bit digital-toanalog converter

24-bit gen eral purpose digital I/O lines

An optional adapter ca ble (CA-60) is

}

require d for external access to 40-pin ports P2 and P3 (located on Daq Boa rds).

16 high-speed digital inputs

5 counter/timer channels

-or-

Block Diagram for D aqBoard Models /100A , /112A. /200A, /216A

Externa l

control

MUX

Analog Trigger-In Com parator

4K - w ord F IFO D a ta Bu ffe r

PGA

x1, x2

x4, x8

per channel

512-step random access channel/gain sequencer

Trigger Select

Amp lifier

Sample

Hold

Sequencer rese t

Programmable sequencer time ba s e .

10 us to 12 hrs

12 or 16-bit, 100 kHz analog-to-digital converter

100 kHz Clock

ADC

4K word FIFO data bu ffe r

PC (ISA)

Bus

Inte rfa c e

DMA &

Inte rrup t

Inte rfa c e

+15

-15

& address bus

DC-DC converter

P C (I SA) Bus

16-bit data

PC +5V Power Supply

Switches and Jumpers

The configuration of all 4 DaqBoard models is similar except for jumper locations. (Refer to the diagram that matches your model.) The internal configuration of each DaqBoard model consists of setting the following switches and jumpers for the desired mode of operation:

•

SW1 - Base Address

•

JP1 - External Analog Expansion Power

•

JP2 - DAC Voltage Reference Header

•

JP7 - Calibration (refer to

•

JP8 - Interrupt & DMA

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JP8

SW1

0 1

Base Address

Calibration

JP7

JP2

JP1

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SW1

JP8

Base Address

DaqB oard/200 A/21 6A M otherboard

JP2

JP1

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Base Address (SW1)

The computer must know the DaqBoard’s base address. Check the base a ddress setting (3-digit hex) on the Base Address switch (see figure). The factory default is 300 hex (within the standard range for a prototype card; see table). If the default value does not work, you must select an address within 200 to 3FF (256 to 1023 decimal). In addition, the address must be on a 4-byte boundary, and it must not conflict with addresses already in use.

Industry Standard I/O Addresses

Note

: Systems vary. Thi s is only a guide.

Hex Range Device

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

Note

: I/O addresses, hex 000 to 0FF, are reserved for the system board I/O. Hex 100 to 3FF are availabl e on the I/O channel.

A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9

6 7 8 5 2 3 14

300

Factory Default

OPEN

A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9

6 7 8 5 2 3 14

304

OPEN

A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9

2 3 14

6 7 8 5

308

OPEN

A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9

6 7 8 5 2 3 14

30C

OPEN

A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9

2 3 14

6 7 8 5

310

OPEN

Sample Base Addresses on SW1

0 1

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 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.

If using a DBK32A Auxiliary Power Supply or a DBK33 Triple-Output Po wer Supply Card, the JP1 shunt jumpers must be entirely removed. Placing the jumpers on -OCTOUT and -OCLKIN will damage the 8254 timer chip.

Refer to the Power Management section in chapter 7, DBK Option Cards and Modules, as needed.

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-O C TOU T

-O C L K IN

+15 V

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JP1 External Analog Expansion Settings

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-15 V

-O C TOU T

-O C L K IN

+15 V

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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 in either polarity), 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.

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JP2

EXT

IN T

SSH

INT

EXT

DAC0 External Ref DAC1 External Ref

DMA and Interrupt Selec tion (JP8)

Note:

The SSH setting is used with DBKs: 2, 4, 5, 7, 17, 50, and 51. Refer to the DBK chapter (4) as needed.

Factory Default

JP2

DAC0 Internal Ref DAC1 Internal Ref

w ith SSH

JP2

DAC0 External Ref

DAC1 Internal Ref

w ith SSH

DAC1

DAC0

DAC0 External Ref

DAC1 Internal Ref

JP2 JP 2 JP2

DAC0 Internal Ref

DAC1 External Ref

DAC0 Internal Ref DAC1 Internal Ref

JP2 DAC Reference Settings

This 11×2 header (JP8) selects both the interrupt IRQ level and the Direct Memo ry Access (DMA) channel for control of background data transfers. The preset default is DMA channel 5 and interrupt 10 (see figure).

•

Interrupt Selection. The DaqBoard may be set to interrupt the PC when certain hardware conditions occur. The main board interrupt may be set to IRQ level 10, 11, 12, 14 or 15. The DaqBoard’s IRQ level cannot be shared with any other device. Setting the JP8 interrupt jumper to OPEN can disable interrupt assistance and background transfers.

•

DMA Selection. Direct Memory Access allows high-speed data transfer either from the ADC FIFO or to the DAC FIFO. Only DMA channels 5-7 (of an ISA AT machine’s seven channels) are available for the DaqBoard. Set both the DRQ and DACK jumpers to the desired DMA channel (the DaqBoard does not share DMA channels). Set the DMA jumpers to OPEN when other devices use DMA channels 5, 6 and 7.

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DRQ7

DRQ6

DRQ5

DACK7

21 22

DM A C h a nn el 5 an d Interrupt 10

DRQ7

DACK6

DRQ6

DACK7

DACK6

O p en Inte r r u p t

IRQ 1 5

DACK5

DRQ5

IRQ1 5

DACK5

JP8 DaqBoard DMA and Interrupt Selection

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IRQ 1 2

IRQ 11

IRQ 1 0

JP8

IRQ1 4

IRQ1 2

IRQ11

IRQ1 0

DRQ7

DRQ6

DRQ5

IRQ 1 5

DACK5

IRQ 15

DACK5

DACK7

DM A C h a nn el 7 an d Interrupt 12

DRQ7

2121

DACK6

DRQ6

DACK7

DACK6

IRQ 1 4

IRQ 1 2

IRQ 11IRQ 11

IRQ 1 0

JP8

IRQ 14

IRQ 12

IRQ 10

JP8JP8

2222

Open DMA

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Connections

Installation

Refer to the DaqBoard [ISA types] section of chapter 1, Quick Starts, for the installation procedure.

I/O Connectors

The DaqBoard accepts all analog and digital I/O signals via one standard I/O connector (P1) and two onboard 40-pin headers (P2 and P3 on the DaqBoard/100A/200A). The CA-60 cable can be used as an interface between the onboard P2 and P3 and a DB37 connector on the outside of the computer’s enclosure.

•

P1 Analog I/O. Provides 16 analog input channels, 2 analog output channels, a 16-bit counter/timer, 4 TTL inputs and outputs, and various signals for driving expansion cards.

•

P2 Digital I/O. Provides (3) 8-bit TTL programmable I/O ports and external interrupt input.

P2 expansion cables must be kept relatively short to ensure reliable operation. Do not exceed 14 inches per attached DBK card.

•

P3 Frequency I/O. Provides (5) 16-bit counters and 16 high-speed digital inputs and external interrupt input.

To gain access to the DaqBoard port connectors, signals can be connected via CA-131-x cable through a D-shell 37-pin female connector or a DBK11 screw-terminal option card with component sockets.

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The following illustrations show the DaqBoard [ISA types] pinouts for P1, P2, and P3. Refer to the DaqBook section of this chapter for full descriptions of pin usage.

)

(

DaqBoard

[ISA type]

P1 Pinout

Analog I/O

(compatible with

Metrabyte DAS-16)

DaqBoard

[ISA type]

P2 Pinout

Digital I/O

This P2 interface is avai l abl e on t he

DaqBoard/100A, /200A.

P2 expansion cables must be kept relatively short to ensure reliable operation. Do not exceed 14 inches per attached DBK card.

DaqBoard

[ISA type]

DB 37 Con nector via CA-60 Interface Cable

The P2 40 -pin header does not have a direct pin-to-pin correlation w ith th e P 2 DB3 7 co nn e c to r.

P3 Pinout

Pulse/Frequency/

High-Speed Digital I/O

This P3 interface is avai l abl e on

the DaqBoard/100A, /200A.

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DB 37 Con nector via CA-60 Interface Cable

The P3 40 -pin header does not have a direct pin-to-pin correlation w ith th e P 3 DB3 7 co nn e c to r.

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Daq/112B and Daq/216B PC-Cards

The Daq PC-Card for notebook PCs complies with PC Card Standard Specification 2.1, PCMCIA Type II (5mm) compatible. The Daq/112B and Daq/216B provide 12- or 16- bit, 100 kHz data acquisition via 8 differential or 16 single-ended analog inputs. A variety of signal-conditioning, expansion, and software options are available. The Daq PC-Card connects to DBK cards and modules that support the DB37 (P1) connector.

Input power for the Daq PC-Card comes from the host computer. No output power is available. Thus, power for DBKs must be provided by a CDK10. A CDK10 expansion chassis also has two card slots to hold DBKs. For expansion, the DBK41 (10-Slot Chassis) or DBK60 (3-Slot Chassis with Termination Panels) with the DBK32A or DBK33 can be used for multiple DBK Cards.

The on-board 512-location scan sequencer allows you to select any channel and gain to scan different types of transducers, from thermocouples to strain gauges, within the same scan group without a software slow down. The sequencer scans at a 10 µ s/channel rate and can be programmed to repeat a sequence at intervals from 10 µ s to 10 hr. Optional simultaneous sample and hold cards can sample up to 256 channels at the same instant. Scanning and timing specifications are met even with a full complement of expansion modules (maximum of 256 input channels).

The Daq PC-Card includes DOS-based client software that is compatible with PCMCIA Card Services Specification 2.1. This software allows easy insertion and removal into any Type II socket with automatic configuration on insertion for DOS and Windows 3.x. (CardSoft™ Card and Socket Services are available on most notebook PCs or from various sources. If using Windows 95/98/ME, the installation disk has a configuration file and does not require additional PCMCIA software.)

The figure shows the Daq PC-Card block diagram.

Signal

Configuration

I/O

ANALOG I/O

via optio nal

cable

CA -134

DB37

(DA S -16

com patible)

8 DE/16 SE analog in put m ultiplex er

MUX

4 digital outputs for high-speed channel expansion o r 4 gene ral purpo se digital outputs

4 gene ral purpo se digital inputs or External clock gate 1 TTL trigger input 2 gain se lect outputs for expansion boards

SE/DE

selection

Programm able ga in am plifier ×1,2,4,8

External

MUX

Control

Gain select

per channel 512-step

random access channel/gain sequencer

Programmable sequencer timebase, 10 s to 167s

Sample & hold amp lifier

Sequencer

res et

100 kHz clock

PCMCIA Interface

12 or 16-bit, 100 kHz analog to digital converter

Bipolar

2K word FIFO data b uffer

address

8-bit

data &

bus

P o

Daq PC-Card Block Diagram

The Daq P C-Card does not require hard ware configuration. No jumpers, no switches— all configuratio n occurs in software. You will have to install the software before performing the configuration.

Note: You may need to set jumpers in your DBKs or other system components.

I/O Configuration

Data is transferred to the host computer via the PCMCIA interface. This interface provides access to the PC’s data bus, allowing real-time data collection and storage to disk at 100 K readings/s. The built-in 512-word FIFO prevents data loss. Two data transfer modes are supported:

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The programmed I/O mode allows the computer to acquire individual data samples or large blocks of data under application control.

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The interrupt transfer mode allows the computer to perform other tasks until the Daq PC-Card has acquired a programmed amount of data. This mode provides the most efficient use of computer

resources and data transfer. Digital I/O is supported and includes four general-purpose digital inputs and four general-purpose digital outputs. The PC can access these TTL-level digital I/O lines when the Daq PC-Card is not transferring data from the A/D converter. These I/O lines are not available if using P1 expansion cards or DBKs.

Windows 95/98/M E Configuration

Windows 95/98/ME has built-in Card and Socket Services and does not require additional PCMCIA software. The supplied software (disk 1) includes a Windows 95/98/ME configuration file with the driver. If this configuration file is not available, the PCMCIA card can be configured as a Non-Standard Device. Descriptions follow for both these configuration options.

If Windows 95/98/ME installs the Daq PC-Card at Interrupt 9 (unsupport ed in DaqView), the interrupt must be changed under System, Device Manager to another free interrupt. Some computers have sound cards whose resources are not accounted for in the system file (e.g., ThinkPad 755). To change the interrupt or address of the Daq PC-Card, go into the Properties screen, select Resources, deselect “Use automatic settings” check box, highlight the interrupt or address setting to be changed, and then select “Change settings”

Windows 95/98/ME Configuration Using Configuration Disk

Set up the Daq PC-Card (112B or 216B) using the supplied configuration disk as follows:

1. While running Windows 95/98/ME, insert the Daq/112B/216B into a PCMCIA socket. A “New

Hardware Found” window should appear.

2. Choose “Driver from disk supplied by hardware manufacturer”.

3. Insert Windows 95 Configuration Disk (disk 1) into a floppy drive selected, and click “OK”.

To determine system resources used by the Daq PC-Card using the supplied configuration disk:

1. Go into “Controls Panels” from the Start menu, and select System.

2. Select the Device Manager tab at the top of the window, and then select the Data Acquisition Icon.

3. From Data Acquisition, select PCMCIA.

4. Select resources. The Base Addr and the IRQ settings for the Daq/112B216B should appear.

Windows 95/98/ME Configuration As a Non-Standard Device

Set up the Daq PC-Card (112B or 216B) as a Non-Standard Device as follows:

1. While running Windows 95/98/ME, insert the Daq/112B/216B into a PCMCIA socket. A “New

Hardware Found” window should appear.

2. Choose “Select from a list of alternative drivers”. A “Select Hardware Type” window will appear.

3. Choose “Other Devices”. A “Select Hardware Type” window will appear.

4. Make sure “Unsupported device” is highlighted, and click “OK” at the bottom of the screen.

To determine system resources used by the Daq PC-Card when configured as a Non-Standard Device:

1. Go into “Controls Panels” from the Start menu, and select System.

2. Select the Device Manager tab at the top of the window, and then select “? Other Devices?”.

3. Select “? Unsupported Device”, and click “Properties” at the bottom of the screen.

4. Note the Interrupt and Address used by the Daq PC-Card for use with DaqView or other data

acquisition software.

DOS and Windows 3.x Configuration

When used with DOS and Windows 3.x, the Client Driver or Enabler (either one, but not both) will need to be loaded on your system. This software facilitates changing (if needed) the IRQ level, Communication Port/Socket #, and Base Address settings.

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The Daq PC-Card is shipped with Client Driver and Enabler files that conform to the PCMCIA (PC Card) Card Services Specification 2.1. When used with CardSoft Card and Socket Services or compatible software, the Daq PC-Card will automatically configure itself upon system start-up. Use of CardSoft is not required, but the chosen software must be compatible with the PCMCIA (PC-Card) Card Services Specification 2.1.

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The Client Driver or Enabler sets the IRQ, Communication Port/Socket # (if more than one PCMCIA socket is available), and an Address Range. These settings become the “default”. Depending on your system configuration, these default settings may conflict with the IRQ, Communication Port/Socket #, and Address Range that your system has already allocated to another device. If this is the case or you would like more control of your software configuration, perform the following steps:

1. Choose between the Client Driver (CDQ_CL.SYS) or Enabler (CDQ_EN.EXE) files for the one that best suits your needs. The choice depends on the computer enviro nment and the desire for plug-and-play functionality. The table describes the differences between the Client Driver and the Enabler. Generally, with Card and Socket Services, use the Client

Feature

Card & Socket Service

Required Hot - Swap Capability Yes No Host Adapter

Independent Requires Intel 82365SL

Compatible Adapter Daq PC-Card Insertion

After Boot

Client Driver

(CDQ_CL.SYS)

Yes No

No Yes

Yes No

Enabler

(CDQ_EN.EXE)

Driver. Without Card and Socket Services, you must use the Enabler. The Client Driver is preferred because Card and Socket Services provide better overall system management for all sockets, adapters and cards present in the host computer (however, Card and Socket Services can limit your flexibility). The Client Driver allows the insertion/removal of the card at any time for plug-and-play (except during an acquisition session). The Enabler, however, requires the card be present at boot time for proper operation.

2. If you choose the Client Driver file option, you will need to update your CONFIG.SYS file by adding the following command line: DEVICE=path\CDQ_CL.SYS options.

3. If you choose the Enabler File option, you must update your AUTOEXEC.BAT file with the command line: path\CDQ_EN.EXE options. Refer to the end of this chapter for more details.

The next 2 sections describe the details for the Client Driver and the Enabler.

Client Driver

The client driver should be installed if Card and Socket Services are installed on the host computer. As mentioned earlier, the Client Driver allows for plug and play operation and registration with Card and Socket Services. This registration allows Card and Socket Services to more easily manage the resources (especially important for systems with other adapters installed). So, if possible, use the Client Driver rather than the Enabler.

Note: If Card and Socket Services are not installed, you must use the Enabler. To install the Client Driver perform the following:

1. Using a text editor, edit the system’s CONFIG.SYS file.

2. In CONFIG.SYS, place the following entry after the line(s) that install the Card and Socket Services software: DEVICE=path\CDQ_CL.SYS options Where path is the drive and path of the Client Driver and options are the command line options (to be discussed later).

3. Exit and save the CONFIG.SYS file.

4. Insert the Daq PC-Card into one of the PCMCIA slots

5. Reboot the host computer.

When the system comes up, the Client Driver should be loaded and a listing of the configuration options should be displayed. If “Card and Socket Services Not Found” appears, then check to insure the card and socket services was proper l y installed . If the message “Invalid Command Line Option” appears, then an incorrect or ill-formed option was specified. Refer to the following section for the correct option syntax. If the Daq PC-Card is configured correctly, the driver message will appear with the base address and interrupt parameters that were assigned to the Daq PC-Card. Take note of parameters for use with the software. If, after this, you are still having problems, use the Enabler.

The Client Driver is loaded by the system’s CONFIG.SYS file with the following format: DEVICE=install

path\CDQ_CL.SYS options; where path is the drive and path that the Client Driver is located, and where options are the options for which the PCMCIA interface will be configured. This section describes those

options and how to use them. The table lists the options available to the Client Driver.

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Option Description Valid Values

/Badd

r Where

/Iirq

/Ssocket

Note:

If any or all of the above options are omitted, the Client Driver will attempt to configure the Daq at t he first

available resource for the omi tted option.

addr

PC-Card A/D Card (Hex)

Where

PC-Card A/D Card (Dec)

Where

configure (Dec.)

specifies base I/ O address of the Daq

irq

specifies interrupt l evel (IRQ) of the Daq

socket

specifies the PCMCIA socket to

100H-3f8H (8-byte Boundary) 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15

(o-No IRQ) 0-15 (Dec.)

The Client Driver (CDQ_CL.SYS) will process the command line parameters from left-to-right. If the specified resource for the option is not available, the driver will attempt to allocate the next available resource. If so, the response after loading the Client Driver will indicate the new allocated resource.

Example 1: DEVICE=C: install path \CDQ_CL.SYS /B300 /I5 This example will attempt to install the Daq PC-Card at base address 300H (300H-307H) with Interrupt

Level (IRQ) of 5 if they are available. Since the socket numb er was not specified, the Daq PC-Card will be configured at the first available socket.

Example 2: DEVICE=C: install path \CDQ_CL.SYS /B300 /B330 /I5 This example will attempt to install the Daq PC-Card at base address 300H (300H-307H) if the address is

available. If not, the Daq PC-Card will be configured at 330H (330H-337H) if the address is available. If none of the addresses specified are available, the Daq will be configured at the first available address. Also, the Daq PC-Card will be configured for Interrupt Level (IRQ) of 5 if it is available. Otherwise, the first available IRQ will be assigned. Since the socket number was not specified, the first available socket will be used.

Example 3: DEVICE=C: install path \CDQ_CL.SYS /B300 /I3 /I5 /I7 This example will attempt to install the Daq PC-Card at base address 300H (300H-307H) if the address is

available. If not, the Daq PC-Card will be configured at the first available address (IRQ 3, then IRQ 5, then IRQ 7, and then any available IRQ).

Example 4: DEVICE=C: install path \CDQ_CL.SYS This example specifies no options for base address, interrupt level, or socket number. Therefore, the Daq

PC-Card will be configured at the first available base address, interrupt level and socket number as assigned by Card and Socket Services.

Enabler

For systems without Card and Socket Services, the Enabler must be used to configure the Daq PC-Card. The Enabler (CDQ_EN.EXE) can be found in the root of the directory where the Daq* software was installed. Make sure that the Enabler is present before attempting system configuration. The Enabler is designed to work with any DOS system using the Intel 82365SL host adapter or any PCIC compatible host adapter that includes the Cirrus Logic CL-PD6710, the VLSI VL82C146 and the Vadem VG-365.

The Enabler does not support plug-and-play capabilities and automatic configuration of adapters upon insertion. Therefore, the Daq PC-Card must be installed before execution of the Enabler (CDQ_EN.EXE). Also, the Enabler must be used to release the resources used by the adapter before it is removed from the socket. The Enabler must be used to allocate or de-allocate PCMCIA resources.

The following command line shows the format of the Enabler. To configure the Daq PC-Card at system bootup, this command line could be placed in the system’s AUTOEXEC.BAT file:

path\CDQ_EN.EXE options

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The table lists the options available to the Enabler:

Option Description Valid Values Required

/Ssocket

/Rsocket

/Badd

/Iirq

Note:

not present, the Enabler cannot properl y c onfigure the Daq PC-Card.

Where socket specifies the PC-Card

socket to configure (Dec)

Where socket specifies the PC-Card

socket to release (Dec )

Where addr specif i es base I/O address of

the Daq PC-Card A/D Card (Hex)

Where irq specifies interrupt level (IRQ) of

the Daq PC-Card A/D Card (Dec)

The /B and the /I parameters must be present in the command line. If these parameters are

0-7 (default = 0) No 0-7 (default=0) No 100H-3F8H

(8-byteboundary) 3,4,5,7,9,10, 11, 12, 14, 15 (0-No IRQ)

Yes Yes

The Enabler (CDQ_EN.EXE) will process the command line parameters from left-to-right. When using this command, remember that the /B (Base Address) and /I (IRQ) must always be specified. However, when releasing the Daq PC-Card resource /R, they are not required.

Example 1: CDQ_EN /B300 /I5 This example will configure the Daq PC-Card located in Socket 0 with a Base Address of 300H and

Interrupt Level (IRQ) of 5. The Daq PC-Card must be in Socket 0 when this command is performed. Example 2: CDQ_EN /R1 This example will release the Daq PC-Card located in Socket 1. The resources are now available to other

devices. It is not necessary to specify the Base Address or the Interrupt Level. The Daq PC-Card must be in Socket 1 when this command is performed

Connections

Installation

I/O Connector

Example 3: CDQ_EN /B300 /I5

CDQ_EN /S1 /B330 /I3

This example will configure the Daq PC-Card located in Socket 0 with a Base Address of 300H and Interrupt Level (IRQ) of 5. It will also configure a Daq PC-Card in Socket 1 with a Base Address of 330H and Interrupt Level (IRQ) of 3. There must be Daq PC-Card in Socket 0 and in Socket 1 when these commands are performed.

Refer to the Daq PC-Card section of chapter 1, Quick Starts, for the card installation procedure.

Refer to the following figure and the Daq PC-Card section of chapter 1, Quick Starts, for I/O cable connection. The table on the following page describes the P1 pinout (partially compatible with Metrabyte DAS-16).

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No power or analog output is available from P1.

Daq PC-Card

P1 Pinout

Analog I/O

Pin Signal Name Description for P1 Pin Use in the Daq PC-Card

1 +5 PWR Not Connected 2 CTR 0 OUT/-15 VDC Not Connected 3 OP 3/CHS 3 Digital out bit 3/channel select for expansion cards 4 OP 1/CHS 1 Digital out bit 1/channel select for expansion cards 5 IP 3/GS 1 Digital in bit 3/gain select for expansion cards 6 IP 1/GS 0 Digital in bit 1/gain select for expansion cards 7 POWER GND Not Connected 8 VREF (-5V) Not Connected 9 D/A 0 OUT Reserved 10 D/A 0 REF IN Reserved 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 (different i al mode)/ch 10 HI IN (single ended mode) 17 CH 1 LO IN/CH 9 HI IN Ch 1 LO IN (different i al mode)/ch 9 HI IN (single ended mode) 18 CH 0 LO IN/CH 8 HI IN Ch 0 LO IN (different i al mode)/ch 8 HI IN (single ended mode) 19 L.L. GND Low level ground (analog ground - use with analog inputs) 20 CTR 2 OUT Not Connect ed 21 CTR 0 CLOCK IN/+15 VDC Not Connected 22 OP 2/CHS 2 Digital output bi t 2/channel select for expansion c ards 23 OP 0/CHS 0 Digital output bi t 0/channel select for expansion c ards 24 IP 2/CTR 0 GATE Digital input bit 2 25 IP 0/TRIG 0 Digital i nput bit 0/trigger 0 26 D/A 1 REF IN/SSH SSH 27 D/A 1 OUT Reserved 28 L.L. GND Low level ground (analog ground - use with analog inputs) 29 L.L. GND Low level ground (analog ground - use with analog inputs) 30 CH 7 HI IN Ch 7 HI IN (single ended mode or differential mode) 31 CH 6 HI IN Ch 6 HI IN (single ended mode or differential mode) 32 CH 5 HI IN Ch 5 HI IN (single ended mode or differential mode) 33 CH 4 HI IN Ch 4 HI IN (single ended mode or differential mode) 34 CH 3 HI IN Ch 3 HI IN (single ended mode or differential mode) 35 CH 2 HI IN Ch 2 HI IN (single ended mode or differential mode) 36 CH 1 HI IN Ch 1 HI IN (single ended mode or differential mode) 37 CH 0 HI IN Ch 0 HI IN (single ended mode or differential mode)

Software configuration com mands determine P1 digit al I/O pin functions. “/” indicates the pin can be used for eit her function

Note:

but not both at the same time. Digital I/O onl y supported with 16-bit driver and no analog expansion.

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System Expansion Examples

The following figures are examples of connecting DBK cards and modules to expand your system.

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For systems with many modules, stacking units together helps conserve space and assure easy cable runs. Such stacking is facilitated in 2 ways:

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Dual-lock tabs. DBK power cards and DaqBooks are shipped with installation kits that include

•

Velcro

/adhesive tabs that allow modules to be stuck together and easily removed as needed.

A Splice Plate Kit (included with the CDK10 and several DBK modules) provides more rigid stacking. The kit includes metal plates that screw onto the sides of a module 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 enclosure. In addition, a handle can be attached to the plate for convenience in portable applications.

Dual-lock Tabs (To attach to notebook P C)

Splice Plates

T-Cable Guide

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).

Optional Handle

Stacking Units With Fastener Panels

&$87,21

Turn off power to the Daq* and externally connected equipment while connecting cables and setting configuration jumpers and switches or before opening the lid. Electrical shock or damage to equipment can result even under low-voltage conditions.

Tighten screws snug only; do not over-tighten!

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aisy-Chain Example, Using Two T-Cables

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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 Conditioning

Daq Software

Tips on Setting up a Data Acquisition System

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

Front and Rear Panels

Jumpers

Connections

DaqBook/260

Front and Rear Panels

Hardware Setup

Switches and Jumpers

Connections

Daq/112B and Daq/216B PC-Cards

Configuration

Connections

System Expansion Examples

T-Cable Guide