Omega Products WBK20A Installation Manual
WBK20A
PCMCIA/EPP Interface Card and Cable
User’s Guide
For connecting a PC to a
WaveBook or DaqBook.
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Table of Contents
Overview ..........................................................................................1
Windows 2000 Setup for WBK20A..................................................3
Windows 95/98/Me Setup for WBK20A...........................................7
Connecting the WBK20A to Hardware..........................................11
Finding the Port Assignment.........................................................13
Testing the WBK20A Interface....................................................... 16
Troubleshooting............................................................................. 21
Specifications.................................................................................24
Reference Note - For DOS and Windows 3.x users:
If using DOS or W i ndows 3.x, refer to the Win3x_DOS .txt file located on t he data
acquisition CD. The ASCCII file contains software setup information pertaining to the
DOS and the Windows 3.x operating systems. The file is located in the root directory
of the data acquisition CD, in the folder named Windows 3x_DOS Driver Disk.
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he DB25 connects to:
aveBook’s port labeled, “To Computer”, or to
aqBook’s port labeled, “From PC Parallel Port.”
WBK20A Interface Card and Cable
The WBK20A is a PCMCIA/EPP Interface Card. Together, the card and associated cable provide a PC
with an EPP port by way of the computer’s PCMCIA slot.
The WBK20A typically has a data rate of 600 K to 1000 Kbytes/sec, or in terms of samples, 300 K to
500 K samples/sec [since 2 bytes is equal to 1 sample]. Although the WBK20A is capable of higher rates,
these are seldom realized because of such factors as: PC architecture, operating system, available
resources, and software implementation.
The earlier WBK20 and EPPCard/1 function the same as the WBK20A. The difference in
the devices is that the WBK20A uses cable CA-191-1, which has a locking cable connector;
whereas the earlier devices use a non-locking cable (CA-157-1). The two cable types cannot
be interchanged.
The WBK20A is not a “Hot-Swap” card. To ensure proper operation of the WBK20A card,
boot up the computer only after verifying that the WBK20A is inserted in the PC’s card slot.
Failure to do so may prevent the application software from recognizing the card as a
parallel port device.
Windows NT does not support the WBK20 or the WBK20A.
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Windows 2000 Setup for WBK20A
Reference Note:
This section applies only to Windows 2000. If you are using Windows 95, Windows 98, or
Windows Me, refer to the subsequent section, Windows 95/98/Me Setup for WBK20A.
1. Place the Data Acquisition CD into your CD ROM drive.
(a) If you have not yet installed product support for your device; i.e., WaveBook Support or
DaqBook Support, do so at this time. Consult your WaveBook or DaqBook documentation as
needed. After installation, with the CD still in the drive, continue with step 2.
(b) If you have already installed product support for your device, and if your CD dri ve has auto-run,
wait for the Master Setup Screen to appear, then click <Exit>.
2. Insert the WBK20A, label-side up, into your computer’s PCMCIA adapter slot.
A dialog box should appear, indic ating that Windows has begun the inst allation process; and a
“Found New Hardware Wizard” will open, indicating that Windows 2000 is ready to install drivers for
the new hardware.
Found New Hardware W izard, Intro Screen
3. Click <Next>. The Wizard will proceed to a screen with the text, “Install Hardware Device Drivers”
(following figure) .
Install Hardware Device Driv e rs Screen
4. Select the radio button that reads, “Search for a suitable driver for my device.”
5. Click <Next>. The “Locate Driver Files” screen appears (following figure).
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Locate Driver Files Screen
6. Check the “Specify a location” check box. Then click <Next>.
At this point you will be prompted to insert the manufacturer’s installation disk. On the
prompt [not shown], click <OK>.
7. Using Window’s browse feature, locate your Data Acquisition CD.
8. Expand the contents of the CD; then click on the folder labeled, “Windows 2K Driver Disk.”
(See follo wing figure.)
Locating the “Windows 2K Driver Disk” Folder
9. Select the file, “Iotwbk20.inf;” then click <Open> (see fo llowing figure).
Locating the Iowbk20.inf File
After clicking <Open>, you will once again see the Hardware Wizard’s prompt to insert the
manufacturer’s installation disk (following figure).
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10. Click <Ok> (see above figure, central dialog box).
A screen with the text, “Driver Files Search Results,” appears (following figure).
The screen identifies the device and driver that were found.
Driver Files Search Results Screen
11. Click <Next> to install the driver.
12. After the Hardware Wizard indicates that “Windows has finished installing the software for
this device,” Click <Finish.>
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Confirmation that the software has been installed.
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