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Manual Layout
Chapter 1 – Daq Systems, a BriefOverview discusses the “modular concept” associated with
DaqBooks, DaqBoards, and DBK options.
Chapter 2 – Setup and Startup provides instructions for configuring and connecting a DaqBook;
installing the appropriate software, and supplying power to the system.
Chapter 3 - A Closer Look at DaqBook Hardware discusses the differences between DaqBook models,
performance factors, jumpers, connections, and stacking hardware.
DBK Basics – discusses option cards and modules (DBKs) that can be used to enhance and expand data
acquisition systems. Note that DBK Basics is not a chapter, but an independent document module
that is applicable to this user’s manual, as well as others.
Appendix A – Specifications, DaqBooks
Reference Notes:
During software installation, Adobe
installed onto your hard drive as a part of product support. The default location is in the
Programs directory, which can be accessed from the Windows Desktop.
A copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader
a means of reading and printing the PDF documents. Note that hardcopy versions of manuals
can be ordered from the factory.
®
PDF versions of user manuals are automatically
®
is included on your CD. The Reader provides
DaqView and DaqViewXL – explains the use and features of the included out-of-the-box
data acquisition software.
Post Acquisition Data Analysis User’s Guide– This pdf consists of two documents. The
first discusses eZ-PostView, a post data acquisition analysis program. The application is
included free as a part of DaqTemp product support. The second includes information
regarding eZ-FrequencyView and eZ-TimeView. These two applications have more
features than does eZ-PostView and are available for purchase. They can; however, be
used freely during a 30-day trial period.For detailed information regarding specific
DBKs, refer to the DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual, p/n OMB-457-0905.
Each DBK section includes device-specific hardware and software information. The
document includes a chapter on power management.
For programming-related information refer to the separate Programmer’s Manual,
p/n OMB-1008-0901.
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Table of Contents
1 – Daq Systems, a Brief Overview
Daq Systems, the Modular Concept ……1-1
DaqBooks & DaqBoards ….1-2
Using DBK Cards & Modules for Signal Conditioning …1-3
Daq Software …… 1-3
2 – Setup and Startup
Set Jumpers ……2-2
Connect to the PC and Connect Power ….. 2-3
Install Software and Product Support Documentation …… 2-4
Test Hardware…… 2-5
3 – A Closer Look at DaqBook Hardware
DaqBook/100,/112,/120,/200, and /216 ……3-1
In General …… 3-1
DaqBook Differences …… 3-1
Performance Factors …… 3-2
Front and Rear Panels ……3-2
Jumpers ……3-4
Connections ……3-7
DaqBook/260 …… 3-12
Front and Rear Panels ……3-12
Hardware Setup ……3-13
Stacking Hardware ……3-17
Using Dual-Lock Tabs and Splice Plates …… 3-17
Using T-Cables ……3-18
DBK Basics (Document Module)
Introduction…… 1
How Do DBKs Connect to the Data Acquisition Device? …… 2
DBK Identification Tables ….. 3
Analog Output DBKs …… 3
Digital I/O Control DBKs …… 3
Analog Signal Conditioning DBKs …… 3
Expansion and Terminal Panel Connection DBKs …… 4
Power Supply DBKs …… 4
Tips on Setting up a Data Acquisition System …… 4
Power Supplies and Power Connectors ……6
An Introduction to Power-Related DBKs ….. 7
Calculating Your System’s Power Needs …… 9
Additional Reading ….. 11
Appendix A - Specifications, DaqBooks
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Daq Systems, a Brief Overview 1
Daq Systems, the Modular Concept …… 1-1
DaqBooks and DaqBoards …… 1-2
Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal Conditioning ….. 1-2
Daq Software ……1-3
Daq Systems, the Modular Concept
Daq equipment and software form a modular, interrelated family of products that provide great flexibility
in data acquisition system design. This flexibility allows for the development of custom systems that are
unique to the user, and which can be optimized for his or her specific application needs. With the Daq
product line, system expansion or redesign can typically be accomplished with relative ease.
•Primary Acquisition Device. This is the main data acquisition device, e.g., a DaqBook or
DaqBoard. These devices provide a vital data conversion and communications link between the data
source of transducers and signal conditioners and the data processor of the host computer. Note the
DaqBoards can be one of three types: (1) ISA, (2) PCI, or (3) compact PCI (cPCI). The DaqBoards
covered in this document are of the ISA type.
•DBK Option Cards and Modules. Over 35 DBK cards and modules (the number is constantly
growing) provide various types of signal conditioning and system expansion. Note that certain DBK
modules exist for the purpose of supplying power to other members of the acquisition system. The
DBK options are discussed in a DBK Basics document module and in the detailed DBK Option Cards and User’s Manual (p/n OMB-457-0905).
Reference Note:
DBK options are discussed in the DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual
(p/n OMB-457-0905). As a part of product support, this manual is automatically loaded
onto your hard drive during software installation. The default location is the Programs
directory, which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop.
•Software. DaqView out-of-the-box software provides a graphical user interface with easy to read
spreadsheet formats for viewing channel data, as well as a choice of analog, digital, and bar-graph
meters. Waveform analysis can be performed, when applicable. A product support option, included
on the data acquisition CD, provides a means of performing post data analysis. More information is
included in the software-specific PDF documents that are installed on your hard-drive as a part of
product support.
In addition to the included out-of-the-box software, Daq products can be controlled via user-written
custom programs through Applications Program Interface (API). Several languages are supported,
e.g., C/C++, VisualBASIC, Delphi.
Reference Note:
Programming topics are covered in the Programmer’s User Manual
(p/n OMB-1008-0901). As a part of product support, this manual is automatically
loaded onto your hard drive during software installation. The default location is the
Programs directory, which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop.
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DaqBooks and DaqBoards
Daq products connect to one or more DBKs on their signal input side and a computer on their output side.
Each type of Daq device connects to the computer in a different way:
•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] board is an internal card that plugs into an ISA-bus slot within a
computer.
Features common to the Daq products include:
•100-kHz channel-to-channel scan and gain switching (10 µs);
200-kHz for DaqBoard/2000 Series and DaqBoard/2000c Series Boards.
• 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-to-
channel 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).
The following table lists various features of DaqBooks and ISA-DaqBoards.
Daq Products, Models and Features
Models
DaqBooks
DaqBook/100 12 bit 2 Jumper Jumper 16 high speed
DaqBook/112 12 bit 2 Jumper Jumper N/A N/A 8.5×11
DaqBook/120 12 bit 2 Jumper Jumper 16 high speed
DaqBook/200 16 bit 2 Software Software 16 high speed
DaqBook/216 16 bit 2 Software Software N/A N/A 8.5×11
DaqBook/260 16 bit 2 Software Software 16 high speed
ISA-DaqBoards
DaqBoard/100A 12 bit 2 Sequencer Software 16 high speed
DaqBoard/112A 12 bit 2 Sequencer Software N/A N/A 4.5×13.125 970 mA @ 5V
DaqBoard/200A 16 bit 2 Sequencer Software 16 high speed
DaqBoard/216A 16 bit 2 Sequencer Software N/A N/A 4.5×13.125 1340 mA @ 5V
* Does not include power consumption of internal DBK options.
A/D
Resolution
Analog
Output
Channels
Unipolar/
Bipolar
Selection
Single-
ended/
Differential
Selection
Programmable
Digital I/O
Lines
24 gen purpose
24 gen purpose
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
8.5×11
×1.375
×1.375
11×13
×3.5
4.5×13.125 1330 mA @ 5V
4.5×13.125 1700 mA @ 5V
Power
Consumption
510 mA @ 12V
360 mA @ 12V
510 mA @ 12V
620 mA @ 12V
600 mA @ 12V
* mA @ 12V
620
Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal Conditioning
The DBK signal-conditioning cards and module are designed for use with DaqBooks, LogBooks, and
various types of data acquisition boards, i.e., ISA, PCI, and compact PCI (cPCI) types. The DBKs perform
best when used with an acquisition device that can dynamically select channel, gain, and range. DBK
cards and modules with dynamic channel and gain/range selection allow for high channel-to-channel scan
rates with a variety of transducers.
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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; however, several
options exist for packaging and powering the DBKs.
Daq Software
The Daq devices have software options capable of handling most applications. Three types of software are
available:
Reference Note:
DBK options are detailed in the DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual
(p/n OMB-457-0905). As a part of product support, this manual is automatically loaded onto
your hard drive during software installation. The default location is the Programs directory,
which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop.
• ready-to-use graphical programs, e.g., DaqView, DaqViewXL, and post acquisition data analysis
programs such as PostView, DIAdem, and eZ-PostView
• drivers for third-party, icon-driven software such as DASYLab and LabView
• various language drivers to aid custom 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.
• Post acquisition data analysis programs, e.g., PostView, DIAdem, and eZ-PostView, typically
allow you to view and edit post-acquisition 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.
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Reference Notes:
The software document modules, DaqView, DaqViewXL, and Post Acquisition Data
Analysis User’s Guide, are not included as part of the hardcopy manual, but are
available in PDF version. See the PDF Note, below.
Programming topics are covered in the Programmer’s User Manual
(p/n OMB-1008-0901). As a part of product support, this manual is automatically
loaded onto your hard drive during software installation. The default location is the
Programs directory, which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop.
®
PDF
Note:
During software installation, Adobe
install onto your hard drive as a part of product support. The default location is in the
Programs directory, which can be accessed from the Windows Desktop. Refer to the PDF
documentation for details regarding both hardware and software.
PDF versions of user manuals will automatically
A copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader
®
is included on your CD. The Reader provides
a means of reading and printing the PDF documents. Note that hardcopy versions of the
manuals can be ordered from the factory.
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Setup and Startup 2
For DaqBook/100, /112, /120, /200, /216, /260*
This chapter provides instructions for getting a DaqBook configured, connected, installing the appropriate
software, and powering up the system. The figure, later on this page, provides an overview of the steps
necessary for a successful setup.
Reference Notes:
DaqBook/260 Users: Instructions detailing the removal of the slide-out drawer and steps for
installing internal cards are provided in Chapter 3 of this manual.
The DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual (p/n OMB-457-0905) contains detailed
DBK and power-related information. As a part of product support, the DBK manual is
automatically loaded onto your hard drive during software installation. The default location
is the Programs directory, which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop.
CAUTION
Turn off power to the DaqBook and externally connected equipment before connecting cables and
setting configuration jumpers and switches, and before removing the cover. Electric shock or
damage to equipment can result even under low-voltage conditions.
Take ESD precautions (packaging, proper handling, grounded wrist strap, etc.)
Minimum System Requirements
®
PC system with Pentium
Processor
Windows Operating System
RAM, as follows:
16 Mbytes of RAM for Windows 3.x
32 Mbytes of RAM for Windows 95/98/NT
64 Mbytes of RAM for Windows Me
64 Mbytes of RAM for Windows 2000
64 Mbytes of RAM for Windows XP
DaqBook Installation Steps, Pictorial Overview
* DaqBook/260 Users: Instructions detailing the removal of the slide-out drawer and steps for installing
internal cards are provided in Chapter 3 of this manual.
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(1) Set Jumpers
(a) Place the unit on a flat, stable surface. Ensure no power or signal lines are connected.
(b) Remove cover screw(s), and slide the top cover plate free of the device. All jumpers are
accessible from above the board, and no further disassembly is required.
(c) 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.
Note: DaqBook/200, /216, and /260 do not have JP3 and JP4 jumpers. For those units,
related settings are made via software.
(d) Leave JP5, JP6, and JP7 in their default positions. JP5 (Time Base Selection) default position
is for 1 MHz. JP6 (Watchdog Timer Enable/Disable) default position selects “disabled.”
JP7 concerns calibration. See user’s manual prior to changing the settings of these three
jumpers.
(e) Replace and secure the cover before applying power and signals.
Note: DaqBook/112 and DaqBook/216 boards are physically smaller than the other boards.
JP1 – External Analog Expansion Power
If analog option cards (DBKs) are used, JP1 jumpers are set to provide +15 and -15 VDC to the cards.
If using a DBK32A or DBK33 Power Supply Card, remove all jumpers from JP1.
If no cards are being used, the counter/timer CTR0 is available, and JP1 must be set as shown in the
following figure.
Motherboard Jumper Locations
Placing the jumpers on -OCTOUT and -OCLKIN could damage the 8254 timer chip! If either
a DBK32A Auxiliary Power Supply or a DBK33 Triple-Output Power Supply Card is used, the JP1
shunt jumpers must be removed, otherwise timer chip damage will occur. Refer to the DBK32A,
DBK33, and Power Management sections of your user’s manual for more information.
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CAUTION
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JP2 – DAC Reference Voltage and SSH (Simultaneous Sample and Hold)
JP2 selects an Internal (default) or External reference voltage for the two separate
analog outputs.
JP2 also selects SSH (default) for applications using one or more of the following:
DBK2, DBK4, DBK5, DBK7, DBK17, DBK50, or DBK51.
We recommend that you leave these jumpers at the factory default setting
(see figure at right). Refer to the JP2 material in chapter 3 prior to making
changes.
CAUTION
Incorrect jumper placement can damage the DaqBook!
JP2 – If EXT DAC0 or EXT DAC1 are used, the SSH jumper must be removed!
JP3 and JP4 - Placing JP3 [or JP4] jumpers horizontally can damage DaqBook!
JP3 – Bipolar or Unipolar A/D Operation
JP3 selects Bipolar (default) or Unipolar operation for the A/D converter.
• If using DBK cards, leave these jumpers in the factory default positions.
• If you want 0-10V range [instead of –5 V to +5 V] and are not using
DBK cards, position JP3 jumpers to select Unipolar.
Note: For DaqBook/200, /216 and /260 a JP3 equivalent setting is made in
software.
JP4 - Single-ended or Differential Analog Input Channels
JP4 selects the analog input lines as 16 Single-Ended channels (default);
or 8 pairs of Differential channels.
If using DBK cards, leave these jumpers in the factory default positions.
If you are not using DBK cards and you want differential channels, then position
the jumpers for Differential.
Note: For DaqBook/200, /216 and /260 a JP4 equivalent setting is made in software.
(2 & 3) Connect to the PC and Connect Power
(a) Verify DaqBook’s power switch is in the “0” (OFF) position.
(b) Connect the female-end of the supplied cable to DaqBook’s connector labeled, “FROM PC PARALLEL
PORT.”
(c) Connect the male-end of the cable to an available parallel port on the PC.
(d) Connect the supplied AC-to-DC adapter’s jack-end to DaqBook’s POWER IN connector.
(e) Connect the adapter’s plug to a standard AC outlet.
(f) To verify connections, turn ON the power by placing the rocker-arm POWER switch to the “1” position.
The POWER LED should light up.
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If connecting your DaqBook to a notebook PC,
you can use a WBK20A, PCMCIA Interface Card.
Refer to separate instructions (supplied with the
WBK20A) if applicable.
WBK20A Interface Card
If connecting your DaqBook to a desktop PC (with no
available EPP port), you can use a WBK21 Interface
card. Refer to separate instructions (supplied with the
WBK21) if applicable.
WBK21 Interface Card
Reference Note: It is possible to use a VDC power source other than an AC-to-DC adapter.
Both the DBK Basics document module (included in this manual) and the DBK Option Cards
and Modules User’s Manual contain power-related information. The DBK manual is installed
on your hard drive during software installation. The default location is the Programs
directory.
(4) Install Software and Product Support Documentation
1. Remove previous version Daq drivers, if present. You can do this through Microsoft’s Add/Remove
Programs feature.
2.Place the Data Acquisition CD into the CD-ROM drive. Wait for PC to auto-run the CD. This may
take a few moments, depending on your PC. If the CD does not auto-run, use the Desktop’s
Start/Run/Browse feature.
3. After the intro-screen appears, follow the screen prompts.
Upon completing the software installation, continue with step 5, Test Hardware.
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(5) Test Hardware
(a) Run the Daq Configuration control panel applet.
(b) Click “Add Device.”
(c) Select your DaqBook model from the “Device Type” scroll box and
click OK.
(d) Select your DaqBook from the “Device Inventory” window and click
“Properties.”
(e) Ensure settings are correct, and make changes if needed.
(f) Select the Test Hardware tab.
Device Type Window
(g) Verify DaqBook has been properly installed and powered-on. Make
sure the parallel port cable is firmly in place on both the DaqBook
and the host PC’s LPT port.
(h) Click the “Resource Test” button. This begins the test on DaqBook.
(i) Click the T
est button.
Note: Testing the DaqBook device may, in some cases, cause the system to hang. If test results are not displayed in
30 seconds or the system does not seem to be responding, reboot the system. Upon power-up, re-enter the Daq
Configuration and change the DaqBook configuration settings to those that work properly.
Test results have two components: Resource Tests and Performance Tests.
Resource Tests
Resource tests are intended to test system capability for the current device configuration.
These tests are pass/fail. Resource test failure may indicate a lack of resource
availability or a resource conflict.
•Base Address Test – Tests the base address for the selected parallel port. Failure of
this test may indicate that the parallel port is not properly configured within the
system. See relevant operating system and computer manufacturer’s documentation
to correct the problem.
•Interrupt Level Test – Tests the ability of the parallel port to generate interrupts.
Failure of this test may indicate that the parallel port may be currently unable to
generate the necessary hardware interrupt, while other parallel port devices may
work OK in this mode. Some parallel port devices (such as printers) do not require
DaqBook Properties Tab
interrupts to work properly. See relevant operating system and computer
manufacturer’s documentation to correct the problem.
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Performance Tests
Performance tests are intended to test various DaqBook functions with the current device
configuration. These tests give quantitative results for each supported functional group.
The results represent maximum rates at which the various operations can be performed.
These rates depend on the selected parallel port protocol and will vary according to port
hardware capabilities.
•ADC FIFO Input Speed – tests the maximum rate at which data can be transferred
from the DaqBook’s internal ADC FIFO to computer memory through the parallel
port. Results are given in samples/second, where a sample (2 bytes in length)
represents a single A/D value.
•Digital I/O Input Speed – tests the maximum rate at which DIO input data can be
transferred from the DaqBook’s Digital I/O ports to computer memory through the
parallel port. Results are given in bytes/second.
•Digital I/O Output Speed – tests the maximum
transferred from the computer’s memory to the DaqBook’s Digital I/O ports through the
parallel port. Results are given in bytes/second.
rate at which DIO output data can be
Test Hardware Tab
Test Results
Reference Note: If you experience difficulties, please refer to other sections of this manual and to the additional
user documentation before calling technical support. User documentation is included on your data acquisition CD,
and is installed automatically as a part of product support, when your software is installed. The default location is
in the Programs directory.
Note that hardcopy versions of the manuals can be ordered from the factory.
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