Measurement-computing WaveBook rev.3.0 Manuel d'utilisateur

© 1999 by IOtech, Inc. July 1999 Printed in the United States of AmericaWaveBook User's ManualHigh-Speed Portable Data Acquisition Systems• Wave

QS-2 Quick Start, 6-24-99 WaveBook User’s Manual2. Connect SignalsCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONVoltages applied to WaveBook's BNC connectors m

5-6 WaveView, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualStore Data (and use PostView, optional)Data to be used in PostView must be in ASCII (.txt) or PostView B

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99WaveView 5-7FileNewSet all parameters to their default startup setting.SaveSave the existing configuration for later

5-8 WaveView, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualPerformance• Acquisition Data Packing: The WaveBook/512acquires 12-bit data and transfers it to WaveVie

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99WaveView 5-9Input Channel ConfigurationChannel Configuration SpreadsheetThis spreadsheet allows the analog input cha

5-10 WaveView, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s Manual• Units. This column allows you to change the voltage scale setting of each analog channel displayedwh

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99WaveView 5-11Acquisition ConfigurationGeneral InformationReference Note: Chapter 8 includes additional trigger-rela

5-12 WaveView, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualMultiple Ch AnalogThis Trigger Source provides a scroll list of TriggerConditions for use with AND, or

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99WaveView 5-13Expanded Acquisition Features, WaveBook/516 OnlyExternal Clock and Counter-TimerWaveBook/516 can receiv

5-14 WaveView, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualAcquisition Configuration Dialog Box, with Digital Pattern ExtensionsNote: The top row contains a butto

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99WaveView 5-15WaveView Scope WindowScope mode is a WaveView utility that can display data acquisition waveforms in re

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99Quick Start QS-33. Connect PowerWaveBook can be powered from the included wall-mount AC adapter (TR-40U) or from

5-16 WaveView, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualMenu Items & Toolbar ButtonsYou can control the acquisition process and the Scope display from the

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99WaveView 5-17Scope DisplayThe following figure identifies features of the Scope display.Scope Mode Indicators &

5-18 WaveView, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualWaveView Direct-To-Disk WindowWaveView Direct-to-Disk Button and WindowItem Description1 Acquire Contin

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99WaveView 5-19WindowConfigurationLeaves the Direct to Disk display and goes back to the configuration menu. Unlike th

5-20 WaveView, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s Manual

WaveBook User’s Manual, 5-20-99PostView 6-1PostView 6Data File Accessibility ……6-1Starting PostView ……6-3Toolbar ……6-4Channel Informat

6-2 PostView WaveBook User’s ManualPostView is an independent program that allows you to view waveforms recorded by various dataacquisition program

WaveBook User’s Manual, 5-20-99PostView 6-3Starting PostViewThe main ways of starting PostView are:1) Open PostView directly from the Windows Explo

6-4 PostView WaveBook User’s ManualToolbarThe following table explains PostView toolbar items. Note that PostView Menu items are discussed onpage

WaveBook User’s Manual, 5-20-99PostView 6-5Channel Information RegionBy clicking on the up or down arrows (σ, or τ) by the channel selection box (i

QS-4 Quick Start, 6-24-99 WaveBook User’s Manual5. Test your SystemAfter software installation, the hardware must be tested to verify communicatio

6-6 PostView WaveBook User’s ManualMenu ItemsFileOpen (Ctrl + O) Opens a data file created by the data acquisition program. PostView automatically

WaveBook User’s Manual, 5-20-99PostView 6-7Data Commentary(Ctrl+C)This function is hidden, unless a comment has been added to the data header file.

6-8 PostView WaveBook User’s ManualChart Setup WizardIntroductionThe Chart Setup Wizard feature allows you to create PostView’s initial chart displ

WaveBook User’s Manual, 5-20-99PostView 6-9Automatic Display CreationThe previous figure shows the Simple mode dialog box for Automatic Chart Creat

6-10 PostView WaveBook User’s ManualDisplay ConfigurationNote: When PostView does not find a display configuration file it automatically opens the

WaveBook User’s Manual, 5-20-99PostView 6-11Note: When a chart contains overlapping channels which share values (such that their traces reside on t

6-12 PostView WaveBook User’s ManualUnits/Div. When Units/Div. is selected you can alter Y Center and Units/Div. Y Center is the centerlinevalue

WaveBook User’s Manual, 5-20-99PostView 6-13 Adding a Chart to Group 13. Change the number of charts per group if desired.4. Change the group na

6-14 PostView WaveBook User’s ManualNote: You can remove channels by highlighting a channel(s) in the Select Channels box, and thenclicking on th

WaveBook User’s Manual, 5-20-99PostView 6-15PostView TimebasePostView automatically detects and displays the data file timebase along the X-axis at

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99Quick Start QS-52. Turning on a channel allows it to be sampled during an acquisition. To begin acquiring data wit

6-16 PostView WaveBook User’s ManualIt is possible for the data acquisition program to create files containing multiple timebases, pre-trigger, pos

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-21-99Calibration 7-1Calibration 7Contact the factory regarding WaveBook/516 calibration.Two Methods of Calibration…… 7-1

7-2 Calibration, 6-21-99WaveBook User’s ManualConfiguring System CalibrationUpon loading, WaveCal performs a system inventory of all equipment conn

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-21-99Calibration 7-3Performing System CalibrationWhen satisfied with the system inventory and calibration configuration,

7-4 Calibration, 6-21-99WaveBook User’s Manual• Calibrate Channel: This button initiates 2-point calibration for the current calibration settingsd

WaveBook User’s Manual. 6-24-99Theory of Operation 8-1Theory of Operation 8Introduction…… 8-1Acquisition Steps…… 8-2Initialize WaveBook…… 8-2One-

8-2 Theory of Operation, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualAcquisition StepsTo take measurements with WaveBook, several generic steps are used:1. Init

WaveBook User’s Manual. 6-24-99Theory of Operation 8-3Specifying the Trigger SourceThe trigger is a recorded event to correlate the acquisition w

8-4 Theory of Operation, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualStart the AcquisitionBefore beginning an acquisition, WaveBook must be configured for which

WaveBook User’s Manual. 6-24-99Theory of Operation 8-5Signal ProcessingWaveBook/512Analog Signal ProcessingEach of up to 72 analog inputs are amp

QS-6 Quick Start, 6-24-99 WaveBook User’s Manual

8-6 Theory of Operation, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualDuring a “Read” from the Digital I/O Port(WaveBook/512)During a “Write” to the Digital I/O P

WaveBook User’s Manual. 6-24-99Theory of Operation 8-7WaveBook/516Analog Signal ProcessingEach channel’s input buffer has its own differential am

8-8 Theory of Operation, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualAcquisition OperationAcquisition ModesThe acquisition mode determines the make-up of the acq

WaveBook User’s Manual. 6-24-99Theory of Operation 8-9Pre/Post-Trigger Acquisition ModeUnlike the preceding modes, the pre/post-trigger mode acqu

8-10 Theory of Operation, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualExternal Clock Input (WaveBook/516 Only)WaveBook/516 can be connected to an external clock

WaveBook User’s Manual. 6-24-99Theory of Operation 8-11Digital Trigger & Single-Channel TriggerThe input of the digital (TTL) trigger and the

8-12 Theory of Operation, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualMulti-Channel TriggerWhen the small hardware-limited latencies of the digital (TTL) and sin

WaveBook User’s Manual. 6-24-99Theory of Operation 8-13Above-Level TriggerRising slopeInstantaneous durationLevel initializationTrigger LevelHyst

8-14 Theory of Operation, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualRising-Edge TriggerRising slopeInstantaneous durationEdge initializationTrigger LevelHyster

WaveBook User’s Manual. 6-24-99Theory of Operation 8-15Trigger Latency & JitterTrigger latency and jitter depend on the trigger source and th

WaveBook User’s Manual 6-25-99WaveBook Overview 1-1WaveBook Overview 1Hardware Overview…… 1-1Product Comparison...1-1WaveBook Features...1-

8-16 Theory of Operation, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualData ProcessingData Packing (WaveBook/512 Only)WaveBook/512 requires up to 2 bytes to trans

WaveBook User’s Manual. 6-24-99Theory of Operation 8-17Data TransferOnce an acquisition starts, WaveBook will begin acquiring samples either imme

8-18 Theory of Operation, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualUsing data packing (WaveBook/512 only), every 4 samples take 3 integers—thus, the buffer mu

WaveBook User’s Manual. 6-24-99Theory of Operation 8-19Overlapped ExecutionIt is often desirable to continue execution of the application program

8-20 Theory of Operation, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualForeground-Circular TransfersCycle mode is used in foreground transfers to collect only the

WaveBook User’s Manual. 6-24-99Theory of Operation 8-21Background-Circular TransfersBackground-circular transfers may be used to allow processing

8-22 Theory of Operation, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s Manual

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-21-99Troubleshooting 9-1Troubleshooting 9Radio Interference Problems…… 9-1Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Damage…… 9-1Wav

9-2 Troubleshooting, 6-21-99WaveBook User’s ManualOverviewThis disk set contains a Driver for Windows NT/95/98 for the WaveBook product line. This

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-21-99Troubleshooting 9-332-Bit WaveView Issues• The 32-bit version of WaveView uses a default scheme whereby buffer al

1-2 WaveBook Overview, 6-25-99WaveBook User’s ManualWaveBook FeaturesWaveBook features include:• Power Options: Power can be supplied from an AC-

9-4 Troubleshooting, 6-21-99WaveBook User’s ManualParallel Port SetupIf the WaveBook fails to communicate or has problems transferring data there m

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-21-99Troubleshooting 9-513. If one or more resource conflicts remain, the conflicting device(s) must either be removed

9-6 Troubleshooting, 6-21-99WaveBook User’s Manual

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-25-99 Accessories, Specifications, & Abbreviations A-1Accessories, Specifications, & Abbreviations AAccessori

A-2 Accessories, Specifications, & Abbreviations, 6-25-99WaveBook User’s ManualWaveBook512 and WaveBook/512H – Specifications*Note: Specificati

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-25-99 Accessories, Specifications, & Abbreviations A-3Wavebook/516 SpecificationsWavebook/516 Option Configuratio

A-4 Accessories, Specifications, & Abbreviations, 6-25-99WaveBook User’s ManualPGA FilterFilter Type: 20KHz low pass, Butterworth, 5-pole filt

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-25-99 Accessories, Specifications, & Abbreviations A-5High-Speed Digital Inputs/General-Purpose OutputsConnector:

A-6 Accessories, Specifications, & Abbreviations, 6-25-99WaveBook User’s ManualDBK30A - SpecificationsName/Function: Rechargeable Battery Modul

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-25-99 Accessories, Specifications, & Abbreviations A-7WBK12/13 - SpecificationsName/Function: WBK12, Programmab

WaveBook User’s Manual 6-25-99WaveBook Overview 1-3WaveBook Block Diagrams and Board LayoutsReference Notes: Pages 1-4 and 1-5 contain the funct

A-8 Accessories, Specifications, & Abbreviations, 6-25-99WaveBook User’s ManualWBK15 - SpecificationsName/Function: WBK15 Multi-Purpose Isolate

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-25-99 Accessories, Specifications, & Abbreviations A-9WBK30 - SpecificationsName/Function: WaveBook Memory Option

A-10 Accessories, Specifications, & Abbreviations, 6-25-99WaveBook User’s ManualAbbreviationsyyyy(bullet symbol) “and” (e.g.*SCyyyyCA)ESCError

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-21-99B-1Appendix B BThe following table defines data acquisition terms as used in this manual.Data Acquisition Terms and Mea

B-2 Appendix B, 6-21-99WaveBook User’s ManualLinearization Some transducers produce a voltage in linear proportion to the condition measured. Oth

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-22-99daqX API - Programming Models C-1daqX API - Programming Models Appendix CIntroduction…… C-1Data Acquisition Environm

C-2 daqX API - Programming Models, 6-22-99WaveBook User’s ManualEnhanced vs Standard APILanguage support varies as follows:• The Enhanced API (32

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-22-99daqX API - Programming Models C-3Initialization & Error HandlingThis section demonstrates how to initialize the

C-4 daqX API - Programming Models, 6-22-99WaveBook User’s ManualForeground Acquisition with One-Step CommandsThis section shows the use of several

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-22-99daqX API - Programming Models C-5ret& = VBdaqAdcRdScan&(handle&,1, channels&, buf%(), DgainX1&,D

1-4 WaveBook Overview, 6-25-99WaveBook User’s ManualWaveBook/512 and /512H, Block Diagram and Board LayoutThe illustrations on this page can be use

C-6 daqX API - Programming Models, 6-22-99WaveBook User’s ManualCounted Acquisitions Using Linear BuffersThis section sets up an acquisition that

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-22-99daqX API - Programming Models C-7Next, set the internal sample rate to 1 kHz.ret& = VBdaqAdcSetFreq&(handle&

C-8 daqX API - Programming Models, 6-22-99WaveBook User’s ManualIndefinite Acquisition, Direct-To-Disk Using Circular BuffersThis program demonstr

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-22-99daqX API - Programming Models C-9the acquisition as having indefinite length and, as such, will be terminated by the

C-10 daqX API - Programming Models, 6-22-99WaveBook User’s ManualMultiple Hardware Scans, Software TriggeringThis model takes multiple scans from

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-22-99daqX API - Programming Models C-11The acquisition begins upon detection of the trigger event. The trigger event is

C-12 daqX API - Programming Models, 6-22-99WaveBook User’s ManualBackground AcquisitionThis example reads scans from several channels into a user-

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-22-99daqX API - Programming Models C-13Complex TriggeringThis example takes multiple scans from hardware using a complex

C-14 daqX API - Programming Models, 6-22-99WaveBook User’s ManualSet a complex trigger at channels 1 and 2:ret& = VBdaqAdcSetTrigEnhanced&

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-22-99daqX API - Programming Models C-15Data Packing & RotatingThis section demonstrates an acquisition made up of pre

WaveBook User’s Manual 6-25-99WaveBook Overview 1-5WaveBook/516 Block Diagram and Board LayoutThe illustrations on this page only apply to WaveBo

C-16 daqX API - Programming Models, 6-22-99WaveBook User’s ManualSet the post-trigger scan rate: ret& = VBdaqAdcSetFreq&(handle&, PO

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-22-99daqX API - Programming Models C-17Direct-to-Disk TransfersThis example takes multiple scans from multiple channels a

C-18 daqX API - Programming Models, 6-22-99WaveBook User’s ManualSet the scan configuration for channels 1 to 8 with a gain of ×1 in unipolar anal

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-22-99daqX API - Programming Models C-19Write the scans read and unpacked to the text file For i& = 0 To scanCoun

C-20 daqX API - Programming Models, 6-22-99WaveBook User’s ManualTransfers with Driver-Allocated BuffersThis example demonstrates the use of the n

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-22-99daqX API - Programming Models C-21 print userBuf(i) VBdaqAdcTransferGetStat(handle, active, retCount);ne

C-22 daqX API - Programming Models, 6-22-99WaveBook User’s ManualSummary Guide of Selected API FunctionsThe following table organizes the enhanced

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-1daqX API - Command Reference Appendix DCommands in Alphabetical Order…… D-3API Refer

D-2 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualCustom ADC Acquisition Prototypes - Scan Count, Rate and SourcedaqAdcSetAcqSet acqui

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-3Commands (in Alphabetical Order)daqAdcArmDLL FunctiondaqAdcArm(DaqHandleT handle);Cd

1-6 WaveBook Overview, 6-25-99WaveBook User’s ManualThe EEPROM holds the calibration information needed for the DSP-based real-time sample correcti

D-4 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualdaqAdcCalcTrigDLL FunctiondaqAdcCalcTrig(DaqHandleT handle, BOOL bipolar, FLOAT gain

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-5daqAdcGetFreqDLL FunctiondaqAdcGetFreq(DaqHandleT handle, PFLOAT freq);CdaqAdcGetFre

D-6 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualdaqAdcRdDLL FunctiondaqAdcRd(DaqHandleT handle, DWORD chan, PWORD sample, DaqAdcGain

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-7daqAdcRdScanDLL FunctiondaqAdcRdScan(DaqHandleT handle, DWORD startChan, DWORD endCh

D-8 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualdaqAdcRdScanNDLL FunctiondaqAdcRdScanN(DaqHandleT handle, DWORD startChan, DWORD end

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-9daqAdcSetAcqDLL FunctiondaqAdcSetAcq(DaqHandleT handle, DaqAdcAcqMode mode, DWORD pr

D-10 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualDaqAdcSetDataFormatDLL FunctionDaqAdcSetDataFormat(DaqHandleT handle, DaqAdcRawData

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-11daqAdcSetFreqDLL FunctionDaqAdcSetFreq(DaqHandleT handle, FLOAT freq);CDaqAdcSetFre

D-12 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualdaqAdcSetRateDLL FunctiondaqAdcSetRate(DaqHandleT handle, DaqAdcRateMode mode, DaqA

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-13daqAdcSetTrigDLL FunctiondaqAdcSetTrig(DaqHandleT handle, DaqAdcTriggerSource trigg

WaveBook User’s Manual 6-25-99WaveBook Overview 1-7WaveView Configuration WindowItem Description Item Description1 Save Configuration 8

D-14 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualdaqAdcSetTrigEnhancedDLL FunctiondaqAdcSetTrigEnhanced(DaqHandleT handle, DaqAdcTri

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-15daqAdcSoftTrigDLL FunctiondaqAdcSoftTrig(DaqHandleT handle);CdaqAdcSoftTrig(DaqHand

D-16 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualdaqAdcTransferGetStatDLL FunctiondaqAdcTransferGetStat(DaqHandleT handle, PDWORD ac

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-17daqAdcTransferSetBufferDLL FunctionDaqAdcTransferSetBuffer(DaqHandleT handle, PWORD

D-18 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualdaqAdcTransferStopDLL FunctiondaqAdcTransferStop(DaqHandleT handle);CdaqAdcTransfer

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-19daqCalSaveConstantsDLL FunctiondaqCalSaveConstants(DaqHandleT handle, DWORD channel

D-20 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualdaqCalSetConstantsDLL FunctiondaqCalSetConstants(DaqHandleT handle, DWORD channel,

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-21daqCvtRawDataFormatDLL FunctiondaqCvtRawDataFormat(PWORD buf, DaqAdcCvtAction actio

D-22 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualdaqFormatErrorDLL FunctiondaqCalSelectInputSignal(DaqHandleT handle, DaqCalInputT i

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-23daqGetDevicePropertiesDLL FunctiondaqGetDeviceProperties(LPSTR daqName, DaqDevicePr

1-8 WaveBook Overview, 6-25-99WaveBook User’s ManualProgramming EnvironmentsReference Note:Individuals who want to write their own applications pro

D-24 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualdaqGetHardwareInfoDLL FunctiondaqGetHardwareInfo(DaqHandleT handle, DaqHardwareInfo

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-25daqIOReadBitDLL FunctiondaqIOReadBit(DaqHandleT handle, DaqIODeviceType devType, Da

D-26 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualdaqIOWriteBitDLL FunctiondaqIOWriteBit(DaqHandleT handle, DaqIODeviceType devType,

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-27daqOpenDLL FunctiondaqOpen(LPSTR daqName);CdaqOpen(LPSTR daqName);Visual BASICVBdaq

D-28 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualdaqSetErrorHandlerDLL FunctiondaqSetErrorHandler(DaqHandleT handle, DaqErrorHandler

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-29daqTestDLL FunctiondaqTest(DaqHandleT handle, DaqTestCommand command, DWORD count,

D-30 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualdaqWaitForEventDLL FunctiondaqWaitForEvent(DaqHandleT handle, DaqTransferEvent daqE

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-31API Reference TablesThe following tables provide information for programming with t

D-32 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualExtended Features - daqHardwareExtFeaturesWaveBook Mega-FIFO featuresDhefFifoOverfl

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-33ADC Miscellaneous DefinitionsADC Flag Definitions - daqAdcFlagAnalog/High Speed Dig

WaveBook User’s Manual 6-23-99WaveBook Setup 2-1Setup Notes and System Testing 2Hardware Setup Notes …… 2-1WBK20A – PCMCIA/EPP Interface Card (for

D-34 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualWBK Card DefinitionsWBK Option Values – DaqChanOptionValueWBK12 Filter-TypeWcotWbk1

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-35WBK Card DefinitionsWBK Channel OptionsDaqAdcExpTypeWBK Module Option-TypesDaqOptio

D-36 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualAPI Error Codes (Table 1 of 2)Error NameCode #hex - decDescriptionDerrNoError 00h -

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99daqX API - Command Reference D-37API Error Codes (Table 2 of 2)Error NameCode #hex - decDescriptionDaq FIFO Errors (

D-38 daqX API - Command Reference, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s Manual

WaveBook User's Manual, 6-25-99Index-iIndexAaccelerometer, 3-13accessories, Appendix Aacquisition,background, C-12counted, C-6foreground, C-4inde

ii-Index WaveBook User's Manual

2-2 WaveBook Setup, 6-23-99WaveBook User’s ManualTo ensure proper operation of WBK20A card, you will need to boot up the computer withthe WBK20A in

WaveBook User’s Manual 6-23-99WaveBook Setup 2-3WBK21 Jumper SettingsJP1 WBK21 occupies the I/O address space of one parallel printer port (LPT1,

2-4 WaveBook Setup, 6-23-99WaveBook User’s ManualOptional Printer ConnectionWaveBook allows for LPT pass-through for printer operation while the Wa

WaveBook User’s Manual 6-23-99WaveBook Setup 2-5A single-ended signal source needs to have its common connected to ANALOG COMMON.When connecting s

2-6 WaveBook Setup, 6-23-99WaveBook User’s ManualWaveBook/516 with Optional Clock and External Trigger Cable (CA-178)Pulse Trigger Connection (Wave

WaveBook User’s Manual 6-23-99WaveBook Setup 2-7• Add Device: The Add Device button isused to add a device configurationwhenever a new device is

Warranty InformationYour IOtech warranty is as stated on the product warranty card. You may contact IOtech by phone,fax machine, or e-mail in regard

2-8 WaveBook Setup, 6-23-99WaveBook User’s Manual• Device Name: The Device Name field is displayedwith the default device name. As shown, this fie

WaveBook User’s Manual 6-23-99WaveBook Setup 2-9Performance Tests. These types of tests are intendedto check various WaveBook functions, using the

2-10 WaveBook Setup, 6-23-99WaveBook User’s Manual

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03A 6-18-99WBK Expansion Options 3-1WBK Expansion Options 3WBK10/10HExpansion Module (8 channels)3-2WBK11Simultaneous Sam

3-2 WBK10/10H, WBK Expansion Options WaveBook User’s ManualTo meet CE requirements, PVC dust caps (p/n CN-96) must cover all unused BNC connectors

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03A 6-18-99WBK Expansion Options 3-3Hardware SetupConfigurationUnit Channel #WaveBook 0 (dig I/O)WaveBook 1-81st WBK10 9-1

3-4 WBK10/10H, WBK Expansion Options WaveBook User’s ManualReference Note: More power-related information can be obtained from the Power Connecti

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03A 6-18-99WBK Expansion Options 3-5AssemblyThe WBK10/10H base dimension is the same as WaveBook’s. This allows for conve

3-6 WBK14, WBK Expansion Options WaveBook User’s ManualWBK11 - Simultaneous Sample & Hold CardDescriptionWBK11 is a simultaneous sample-and-ho

WaveBook User’s Manual WBK Expansion Options, WBK14 3-74. Locate the headers J10 & J11 on the main board, and remove the jumpers (if present)

Your WaveBook order was carefully inspected prior to shipment. When you receive yoursystem, carefully unpack all items from the shipping carton and c

3-8 WBK14, WBK Expansion Options WaveBook User’s ManualWBK12/13 - Programmable Low-Pass Filter CardsDescriptionThe WBK12 and WBK13 are 8-channel p

WaveBook User’s Manual WBK Expansion Options, WBK14 3-9Software SetupYou will need to set several parameters so WaveView can best meet your appli

3-10 WBK14, WBK Expansion Options WaveBook User’s ManualWBK14 - Dynamic Signal Input ModuleDescriptionThe WBK14 is a dynamic analog signal input m

WaveBook User’s Manual WBK Expansion Options, WBK14 3-11High-Pass Filter (HPF)Each WBK14 channel has two independent High-Pass Filters (HPFs) wit

3-12 WBK14, WBK Expansion Options WaveBook User’s ManualHardware SetupCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONIf the following two conditions exist simultane

WaveBook User’s Manual WBK Expansion Options, WBK14 3-13WaveView and Module Configuration WindowsAccelerometer TutorialA low-impedance piezoelect

3-14 WBK14, WBK Expansion Options WaveBook User’s ManualThe MOSFET circuit will bias off at approximately 12 V in the quiet state. As the system i

WaveBook User’s Manual WBK Expansion Options, WBK14 3-15Thermal Shock - Temperature Transients. Piezoelectric accelerometers exhibit a transient

3-16 WBK14, WBK Expansion Options WaveBook User’s ManualFrequency Response to 5% ofMaximum Output Signal AmplitudeDrive Current(mA)Cable Length@30

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03B 6-23-99WBK Expansion Options, WBK15 3-17WBK15 - 5B Isolated Signal-Conditioning ModuleDescriptionThe WBK15 module ca

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-23-99iHow To Use This ManualThis manual pertains to setup and operation of WaveBook data acquisition systems as indicated in

3-18 WBK16, WBK Expansion Options, ch03B 6-23-99WaveBook User’s ManualCHANNEL 1R10ch 2ch 1ch 2ch 3ch 4 ch 5 ch 6ch 7ch 8ch 1ch 4ch 3ch 6ch 5ch 7c

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03B 6-23-99WBK Expansion Options, WBK15 3-19ConnectionWARNINGWARNINGWARNINGWARNINGElectric shock hazard! De-energize cir

3-20 WBK16, WBK Expansion Options, ch03B 6-23-99WaveBook User’s ManualPowerLike the WaveBook, WBK15 contains an internal power supply. The unit c

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03B 6-23-99WBK Expansion Options, WBK15 3-21Software SetupYou will need to set several parameters so WaveView can best m

3-22 WBK16, WBK Expansion Options, ch03B 6-23-99WaveBook User’s ManualWBK16 - Strain-Gage ModuleDescriptionWBK16 is an 8-channel strain-gage sign

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03B 6-23-99WBK Expansion Options, WBK16 3-23Bridge ConfigurationThe strain gage is connected to the amplifiers through

3-24 WBK16, WBK Expansion Options, ch03B 6-23-99WaveBook User’s ManualHardware SetupConfigurationThe figure shows the WBK16 board layout for loca

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03B 6-23-99WBK Expansion Options, WBK16 3-25Bridge ApplicationsWBK16 can accommodate many different strain-gage configu

3-26 WBK16, WBK Expansion Options, ch03B 6-23-99WaveBook User’s ManualShunt-Calibration Resistors. WBK16 provides three physical locations for in

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03B 6-23-99WBK Expansion Options, WBK16 3-27Low-Pass Filter CustomizationWBK16 has 68 kΩ 4-resistor SIP networks instal

ii WaveBook User’s ManualTable of Contents Quick Start …… QS-1Connect WaveBook to the Host PC …… QS-1Connec

3-28 WBK16, WBK Expansion Options, ch03B 6-23-99WaveBook User’s ManualFull-Bridge ConfigurationsThe full-bridge has four strain-variable elements

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03B 6-23-99WBK Expansion Options, WBK16 3-29Half-Bridge ConfigurationsThe half-bridge has two strain-variable elements

3-30 WBK16, WBK Expansion Options, ch03B 6-23-99WaveBook User’s ManualThree-Wire Quarter-Bridge ConfigurationsThe three-wire quarter-bridge has o

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03C 6-21-99WBK Expansion Options, WBK16 3-31High-Gain Amplifier ConfigurationsWBK16 is also useful as a programmable hi

3-32 WBK16, WBK Expansion Options, ch03C 6-21-99WaveBook User’s ManualConnectionThe figure shows the pin numbers of theDB-9 connector (1 of 8) on

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03C 6-21-99WBK Expansion Options, WBK16 3-33CN-189 SchematicCN-189 DB9 Adapter for WBK16, Configuration TableFunction P

3-34 WBK16, WBK Expansion Options, ch03C 6-21-99WaveBook User’s ManualInternal DC to DC converters provide properly isolated and regulated +15V, +

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03C 6-21-99WBK Expansion Options, WBK16 3-35Using the Sensor Calibration Program in WaveViewTo launch WaveView, double

3-36 WBK16, WBK Expansion Options, ch03C 6-21-99WaveBook User’s ManualSensor Configuration Toolbar and Pull-Down MenusControl functions in the sen

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03C 6-21-99WBK Expansion Options, WBK16 3-37The following text pertains to other areas of the configuration window, inc

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-23-99iii6 - PostViewData File Accessibility…… 6-1Starting PostView…… 6-3Toolbar…… 6-4Channel Information Region…… 6-5Menu It

3-38 WBK16, WBK Expansion Options, ch03C 6-21-99WaveBook User’s ManualCalibration Parameters Tab selectedNote: The Calibration Parameters tab has

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03C 6-21-99WBK Expansion Options, WBK16 3-39Sensitivity (mV/V)This column is used for calibrating a load cell or transd

3-40 WBK16, WBK Expansion Options, ch03C 6-21-99WaveBook User’s ManualDisplaying a Single Reading. In the WBK16 sensor calibration program, it is

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03C 6-21-99WBK Expansion Options, WBK16 3-41 Calibrating a Sensor Using the Sensor Calibration ProgramBefore proceeding

3-42 WBK16, WBK Expansion Options, ch03C 6-21-99WaveBook User’s Manual• Full Rated Load = 3000 pounds

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03C 6-21-99WBK Expansion Options, WBK16 3-43To calibrate this load cell using the sensor calibration program:1. First,

3-44 WBK16, WBK Expansion Options, ch03C 6-21-99WaveBook User’s ManualWBK16 Advanced FeaturesTo change the LPF display, choose WBK16 Advanced Feat

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03Dn 6-21-99WBK Expansion Options 3-45WBK30 - WaveBook Memory OptionP1 connects to J101 in WaveBook8 MBDRAM8 MBDRAM8 MBD

3-46 WBK Expansion Options, ch03Dn 6-21-99WaveBook User’s ManualUse the following steps to install WBK30 into a WaveBook.1. Turn off all system po

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03Dn 6-21-99WBK Expansion Options 3-47Software SetupReference Note:See Chapter 5 for detailed WaveView information. If

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3-48 WBK Expansion Options, ch03Dn 6-21-99WaveBook User’s ManualDaqX Programming of WBK30Programmers wanting to create their own programs should r

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03Dn 6-21-99WBK Expansion Options 3-49WBK61/62 - High-Voltage AdaptersDescriptionWBK61 and WBK62 are single-channel high

3-50 WBK Expansion Options, ch03Dn 6-21-99WaveBook User’s Manual1. Connect WBK61/62 to any input channel(s) of the WaveBook or WBK10/10H using the

WaveBook User’s Manual, ch03Dn 6-21-99WBK Expansion Options 3-513. If connecting only one WBK61/62, connect the green banana plug/alligator clip

3-52 WBK Expansion Options, ch03Dn 6-21-99WaveBook User’s ManualSoftware FunctionIf you intend to write your own computer programs, refer to the W

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-21-99System Power & Assembly 4-1System Power & Assembly 4Power Management…… 4-1Calculating the System Power Requi

4-2 System Power & Assembly WaveBook User’s ManualWaveBook Product Current Requirements (in Amps)Products andProduct CombinationsDBK30A14 VDCDB

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-21-99System Power & Assembly 4-3CA-115 & CA-116 Power Cable ConnectionsMultiple units running on a common power s

4-4 System Power & Assembly WaveBook User’s ManualDBK30A - Rechargeable Battery ModuleDBK30A Front PanelDBK30A contains two rechargeable nickel

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-21-99System Power & Assembly 4-528 VDC ModeThe 28 VDC mode actually provides both 14 VDC and 28 VDC. Loop currents fo

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99Quick Start QS-1Quick StartConnect WaveBook to the Host PC …… QS-1Connect Signals …… QS-2Connect Power …… QS-3Inst

4-6 System Power & Assembly WaveBook User’s ManualAnother use of the 28 VDC mode is to provide excitation for bridge-type sensors, such as load

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-21-99System Power & Assembly 4-7DBK34 - Vehicle UPS ModuleDBK34 Front PanelThe DBK34 can power a data acquisition sys

4-8 System Power & Assembly WaveBook User’s ManualHardware SetupConfigurationDBK34’s Screw Terminal Board, TB1DBK34’s screw terminals read from

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-21-99System Power & Assembly 4-9Stacking ModulesStacking can accomplished with the included splice plates, discussed

4-10 System Power & Assembly WaveBook User’s ManualStacking ModulesAttaching Splice Plates to a WaveBook and two WBK Modules (the handle is opt

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99WaveView 5-1WaveView 5Introduction…… 5-1Software Startup & SampleAcquisition…… 5-2Startup WaveView…… 5-2Configur

5-2 WaveView, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s ManualSoftware Startup & Sample AcquisitionThe program installation CD-ROM contains both a 16-bit and a 32

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99WaveView 5-3Devices PropertiesAfter you have selected the device parameters, click Close.WaveView attempts to find t

5-4 WaveView, 6-24-99WaveBook User’s Manual• Reading Column. Not user configurable. This column displays values of enabled channels.• Range Col

WaveBook User’s Manual, 6-24-99WaveView 5-5Collect DataThe following text describes how to collect data for a sample acquisition.Now you are ready