Page 2 - One Omega Drive, River Bend Technology Centre; OMEGAnet
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Page 3 - Manual Layout; Chapter 1; Overview; Chapter 2; Setup and Startup; Appendix A; Specifications, DaqBooks; Reference Notes; DaqView and DaqViewXL –
OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 10-29-02 v Manual Layout Chapter 1 – Daq Systems, a Brief Overview 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 ...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; – Daq Systems, a Brief Overview; Stacking Hardware ......3-17; DBK Basics
OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 10-29-02 vii 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 an...
Page 7 - Daq Systems, a Brief Overview; Daq Systems, the Modular Concept; Primary Acquisition Device; DBK options are discussed in the; Reference Note; Programming topics are covered in the
OMB-Daq Systems 10-29-02 Overview 1-1 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, inter...
Page 8 - DaqBooks and DaqBoards; DaqBook; The; DaqBoard; ] board is an internal card that plugs into an ISA-bus slot within a; Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal Conditioning
1-2 Overview 10-29-02 OMB-Daq Systems 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...
Page 9 - DBK options are detailed in the; Daq Software; various language drivers to aid custom programming using API
OMB-Daq Systems 10-29-02 Overview 1-3 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 g...
Page 11 - Programs; directory, which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop.; CAUTION; Minimum System Requirements; PC system with Pentium
OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 10-29-02 Setup and Startup 2-1 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,...
Page 12 - related settings are made via software.; Note; External Analog Expansion Power; If using a DBK32A or DBK33 Power Supply Card; If either
2-2 Setup and Startup 10-29-02 OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual (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 f...
Page 13 - DAC Reference Voltage and SSH (Simultaneous Sample and Hold); Bipolar or Unipolar A/D Operation; default; Single-ended or Differential Analog Input Channels
OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 10-29-02 Setup and Startup 2-3 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 th...
Page 14 - If connecting your DaqBook to a notebook PC; (4) Install Software and Product Support Documentation; Remove; Place the Data Acquisition CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2-4 Setup and Startup 10-29-02 OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 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. If connecting your DaqBook to a desktop PC (with no available EPP port), you ca...
Page 15 - Device Type Window; Resource Tests; Base Address Test
OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 10-29-02 Setup and Startup 2-5 (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 c...
Page 16 - Performance Tests; ADC FIFO Input Speed; rate at which DIO output data can be; Test Hardware Tab
2-6 Setup and Startup 10-29-02 OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 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 t...
Page 17 - A Closer Look at DaqBook Hardware; In General; power use in the system.; DaqBook Differences; DaqBook/260 has 3 expansion slots for DBK cards.
OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 01-23-02 DaqBook Hardware 3-1 A Closer Look at DaqBook Hardware 3 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 Rea...
Page 18 - Performance Factors; Connector Pinouts; DaqBook Block Diagram; : A separate block diagram for DaqBook/260
3-2 DaqBook Hardware 01-23-02 OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual Performance Factors DaqBooks are flexible when it comes to analog input capabilities. The A/D maximum sample rate is 100 kHz (divide by number of channels for scan rate) with a 16-channel multiplexer and a programmable-gain input amplifier. Use...
Page 19 - Front and Rear Panels; Excluding DaqBook/260
OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 01-23-02 DaqBook Hardware 3-3 Front and Rear Panels Excluding DaqBook/260 The following illustrations show the relative locations of connectors, power switches, indicator LEDs, and the expansion slot, as applicable. DaqBook/260 is treated separately in an upcoming section. ...
Page 20 - Jumpers; you should verify actual jumper positions.; JP1 - External Analog Expansion Power; Analog Option Card Use; JP2 - DAC Voltage Reference; default is; JP1 External Analog Expansion Settings
3-4 DaqBook Hardware 01-23-02 OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 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 ...
Page 21 - directory, which can be accessed through the Windows; JP2 DAC Reference Settings
OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 01-23-02 DaqBook Hardware 3-5 Reference Note : The Power Management section of the DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual (p/n OMB-457-0905) contains additional power-related information. As a part of product support, this manual is automatically loaded onto your hard d...
Page 22 - JP3 Unipolar/Bipolar Operation Settings; and
3-6 DaqBook Hardware 01-23-02 OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual Bipolar or Unipolar A/D Operation (JP3)* *Hardware Setting For DaqBook/100, DaqBook /112, and DaqBook /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 vol...
Page 23 - JP5 Time Base Settings; Use a printer on the pass-through printer port; Connections; : Printing cannot occur during data acquisition.; JP6 Watchdog Timer
OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 01-23-02 DaqBook Hardware 3-7 Time Base Selection (JP5) JP5 is a 2×3 header that allows you to apply 1 of 3 oscillator-derived 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 tim...
Page 24 - DaqBook Connections; Parallel Port Capabilities
3-8 DaqBook Hardware 01-23-02 OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 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 SCREEN> or equivalent comma...
Page 25 - Power Management
OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 01-23-02 DaqBook Hardware 3-9 DaqBook P1 Pinout Analog I/O (compatible with Metrabyte DAS-16) 19 L L S EN S E G N D C H 0 H I I N 3 7 C H 1 H I I N 3 6 C H 2 H I I N 3 5 C H 3 H I I N 3 4 C H 4 H I I N 3 3 C H 5 H I I N 3 2 C H 6 H I I N 3 1 C H 7 H I I N 3 0 LL G N D 2 9 L...
Page 28 - front panel; has male DB37 connectors for; DaqBook/260 Front Panel
3-12 DaqBook Hardware 01-23-02 OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 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 c...
Page 29 - rear panel; Hardware Setup; WARNING; – Turn off system power and disconnect DaqBook/260
OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 01-23-02 DaqBook Hardware 3-13 The rear panel is made of three termination panels with connectors for the various sensors. Hardware Setup WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard! To avoid injury or equipment damage, turn off power to all connected equipment during setup. CAUTION Us...
Page 30 - – Remove termination panels; – Determine power requirements; Both the
3-14 DaqBook Hardware 01-23-02 OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 4 – Remove termination panels Remove the two screws mounting each termination panel to the card drawer. P1 Interconnect Board DaqBook/200 sitson a shelf abovethe card drawer Card Drawer to Chassis Connector Termination Panel(1 of 3) JP1 Jumper...
Page 31 - DBK Power Requirements Worktable; DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual; – Configure chassis for power sources; . At no time can you mix analog and digital cards in a
OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 01-23-02 DaqBook Hardware 3-15 A. Use the DBK Power Requirements Worktable 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 av...
Page 32 - Single-ended connections use analog common.; Connection Types
3-16 DaqBook Hardware 01-23-02 OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 11 – Connect internal signals Connect signal inputs from DBK cards to termination panels. DBK cards connect to the termination panels in various ways (see the following figure). Refer to the DBK options manual (p/n 457-0905) as needed. • Singl...
Page 33 - Stacking Hardware; Using Dual-Lock Tabs and Splice Plates; provide a means of temporarily; Splice Plate Kits; Stacking Data Acquisition Modules
OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 01-23-02 DaqBook Hardware 3-17 Stacking Hardware Using Dual-Lock Tabs and Splice Plates For systems that make use of several data acquisition modules, stacking units together conserves space and simplifies cable runs. Such stacking can be facilitated with dual-lock tabs or ...
Page 35 - Introduction; signal conditioning
Daq Systems 02-19-02 OMB-DBK Basics, pg. 1 DBK Basics 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...
Page 36 - PDF versions of user manuals will; directory, which can be accessed from the; How Do DBKs Connect to the Data Acquisition Device?; Connecting DBKs to a DaqBook
pg. 2, OMB-DBK Basics 02-19-02 Daq Systems Reference Notes : During software installation, Adobe ® PDF versions of user manuals will automatically 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 Desk...
Page 37 - DBK Identification Tables; Analog Output DBKs; Analog Output; Digital I/O Control DBKs; Analog Signal Conditioning
Daq Systems 02-19-02 OMB-DBK Basics, pg. 3 DBK Identification Tables Analog Output DBKs Analog Output Product Name/Description I/O Conectivity DBK2 Voltage Output Card 4 channels P1 DBK5 Current Output Card 4 channels P1 Digital I/O Control DBKs Digital I/O / Control Product Name/Description I/O Con...
Page 38 - Expansion and Terminal Panel Connection DBKs; Expansion and Connection, General; Power Supply DBKs; Tips on Setting up a Data Acquisition System
pg. 4, OMB-DBK Basics 02-19-02 Daq Systems Expansion and Terminal Panel Connection DBKs The following DBKs offer provide various expansion and connection options. The stackable 3-slot DBK10 low-profile enclosure can be used for up to three DBKs. If a system has more than 3 DBKs, the 10-slot DBK41 ca...
Page 40 - If you are considering system expansion; Power Supplies and Connectors; type. These devices provide a regulated output whether the power; LogBooks; They supply the DaqBook with 15 VDC @ 900 mA via a DIN5 connector.; DBKs; power supply; DBK
pg. 6, OMB-DBK Basics 02-19-02 Daq Systems 15. If you are considering system expansion , review the DBK10, DBK41, and DBK60 document modules. 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 m...
Page 41 - An Introduction to Power-Related DBKs; The DBK30A’s 28 V output will power 4 to 20 mA transducers.; The module’s rechargeable power supply can; DIN5 Power Connector; Power Out; DIN5 Power Out
Daq Systems 02-19-02 OMB-DBK Basics, pg. 7 The DIN5 is the system’s basic power connector (see the following figure). The CA-115 is a 6-in. cable with a plug (male) DIN5 connector on both ends. The CA-115 is used to connect DBK32As [or DBK33s] in parallel when they are to be powered by the same powe...
Page 42 - When installed in a DBK10; three-slot expansion chassis, the DBK32A or DBK33 supplies power; If used with the DBK41; Daq device
pg. 8, OMB-DBK Basics 02-19-02 Daq Systems DBK32A - provides ±15 VDC @ 500 mA. DBK33 - provides ±15 VDC @ 250 mA and +5 VDC @ 1000 mA. The DBK32A and DBK33 power cards attach directly to the P1 analog expansion bus where they supply power to DBK analog expansion cards. The DBK32A and the DBK33 can b...
Page 43 - Calculating Your System’s Power Needs; Available Power Chart—Supply; LogBook
Daq Systems 02-19-02 OMB-DBK Basics, pg. 9 Calculating Your System’s Power Needs Use the chart below and the worktable on the next page to ensure your system will have sufficient power. If the load (calculated in the worktable) exceeds available power (from the chart at the right), you must add a po...
Page 44 - DBK Power Requirement Worktable—Demand
pg. 10, OMB-DBK Basics 02-19-02 Daq Systems DBK Power Requirement Worktable—Demand DBK Voltage Reference Calculation Options +15 VDC -15 VDC +5 VDC Quantity × mW = Sub Total DBK1 0 0 0 0 DBK2 18 mA 18 mA 5 mA 565 DBK4 95 mA 80 mA 25 mA 2750 DBK5 2 mA 2 mA 15 mA 135 DBK7 14 mA 8 mA 18 mA 420 DBK8 15 ...
Page 45 - Additional Reading
Daq Systems 02-19-02 OMB-DBK Basics, pg. 11 Additional Reading During software installation, Adobe ® PDF versions of user manuals will automatically 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 De...
Page 47 - Specifications, DaqBooks A; for
Appendix A – Specifications, DaqBooks 02-14-02 A-1 Specifications, DaqBooks A General Power Consumption DaqBook/100, & /120: 510 mA @ 12 VDC DaqBook /112: 360 mA @ 12 VDC DaqBook /200: 620 mA @ 12 VDC DaqBook /216: 600 mA @ 12 VDC DaqBook /260 * : 620 mA @ 12 VDC *(Does Not Include internal DBK ...
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Page 49 - Cable Information
Appendix A – Specifications, DaqBooks 02-14-02 A-3 Analog Outputs Channels: 2 Connector: DB37 male, P1 Resolution: 12 bits Voltage Ranges: 0 to 5 VDC with built-in reference; 0 up to ±10 VDC with external reference Maximum Output Current: 10 mA General Purpose Digital I/O for DaqBook/100, /120, /200...
Page 51 - consequential, incidental or special damages.; RETURN REQUESTS/INQUIRIES; WARRANTY; prior written consent of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.
WARRANTY/ DISCLAIMER OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 13 months from date of purchase. OMEGA’s WARRANTY adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and shippin...
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