Measurement DBK60 User Manual

DBK60 3-Slot Expansion Chassis with Termination Panels

Overview …… 1
Hardware Setup …… 2

1 – Turn off system power and disconnect DBK60 …… 3
2 – Remove the top cover (optional) …… 3
3 – Remove the card drawer …… 3
4 – Remove termination panels …… 3
5 – Determine power requirements …… 3
6 – Configure the chassis for power source …… 4
7 – Install a power card, if needed …… 5
8 – Configure the DBK cards …… 5
9 – Install the DBK cards …… 5
10 – Connect the internal signals …… 5
11 – Install the termination panels …… 5
12 – Install the card drawer …… 6
13 – Connect external signals …… 6
14 – Install the top cover …… 6
15 – Connect the DBK60 to the rest of your acquisition system …… 6
16 – Turn on system power and check operation …… 6

DBK60 – Specifications …… 6

Reference Notes:

o Chapter 2 includes pinouts for P1, P2, P3, and P4. Refer to pinouts applicable to your

system, as needed.

o In regard to calculating system power requirements, refer to DBK Basics located near

the front of this manual.

Overview

The DBK60 expansion chassis holds up to three analog DBK cards, or up to three digital DBK cards, and
provides termination panels with connectors for various sensors. Several DBK60 units can be linked
together and then to the primary acquisition device, e.g., a DaqBook, DaqBoard, or LogBook.

Splice plate kits can be used to stack multiple DBK60 units to the primary device.

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The front panel has a male DB37 connector
that leads to the acquisition processor via a
CA-37-x, CA-37-xT, or equivalent cable.

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

Hardware Setup

Hardware setup involves configuring the DBK60, configuring up to three DBK cards that will be used with
the module, installing the DBK cards, then connecting signal lines to the DBK60’s termination panels.

Read over the following WARNING and CAUTION, then complete the steps to successfully setup your
hardware.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard! To avoid injury or equipment damage, turn off power to all
connected equipment during setup.

CAUTION

Use ESD tools, containers, and procedures during setup of DBK cards. Electrostatic
discharge can damage some of the components.

To prevent pin damage, align DBK cards with the backplane DB37 connectors before
gently pressing them together.

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