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DBK Option Cards & Modules User’s Manual 917094 v Manual Layout This user’s manual includes several chapters and independent DBK sections. It also includes DBK Basics , which is a stand alone document. DBK Basics – Explains what DBKs are and uses tables to identify the various types of DBKs. The...

vi 917094 DBK Option Cards & Modules User’s Manual Table of Contents DBK Basics Introduction…… DBK Basics -1 How Do DBKs Connect? …… DBK Basics - 2 DBK Identification Tables ….. DBK Basics -9 Tips on Setting up a Data Acquisition System …… DBK Basics -12 Power Supplies & Connectors …… DBK Ba...

DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual 917094 vii Part 2 DBK41, 10-Slot Expansion Module DBK42, 16-Slot 5B Signal Conditioning Module DBK43A, 8-Channel Strain-Gage Module DBK44, 2-Ch. 5B Signal-Conditioning Card DBK45, 4-Ch. SSH and Low-Pass Filter Card DBK46 , 4-Channel Analog Output Card DBK48...

DBK Basics This “DBK Basics” section of the manual does not apply to DaqBoard/500 Series or DaqBoard/1000 Series boards. Those boards are not intended for use with DBK options; nor will they support such options. Introduction…… 1 How Do DBKs Connect to the Data Acquisition Device? …… 2 Connecting DB...

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 group, which can be accessed from the Windows Desktop . Refer to the PDF documentation, especiall...

The previous figure applies to LogBooks, DaqBook/100/200 Series devices, and ISA-type DaqBoards. As will be seen elsewhere in this document, some devices do not include all three connectors, i.e., P1, P2, and P3. Connecting DBKs to Daq PC-Cards The Daq PC-Card is only intended for connections to a P...

Connecting DBKs to DaqBoard/2000 Series Boards DaqBoard/2000 Series and cPCI DaqBoard/2000 Series boards have 100-pin connectors designated as P4. The 100 pins correlate to various pins on P1, P2, and P3 DB37 connectors.* Connectivity in the system is as follows (see figure). • Both the DaqBoard/200...

Connecting DBKs to DaqBook/2000 Series Devices Several products make use of the DaqBook/2000 nomenclature. However, they do not all offer the same connection options. Refer to pinouts for the specific devices, as needed. Product Connects to DBK Expansions via … DaqBook/2001 and /2005 37-pin connecto...

Connecting DBKs to a DaqBook/2000 Series Device via P1, P2, and/or P3 The DBKs do not connect directly to the port, but through a CA-37-x ribbon cable, where “x” indicates the number of expansion devices that can be connected. For example, a CA-37-3 cable includes a 37-pin mating connector to interf...

Connecting DBKs to a DaqBook/2000 “AEX” Device via P4 Every DaqBook/2000 “AEX” device has a 100-pin connector designated as P4. The P4 pins correlate to various pins on P1, P2, and P3. The P4 connector on a DaqBook/2000 “AEX” device shares signal connections with the P1, P2, and P3 connectors. P4 of...

P4 connectivity for DaqBook/2000 “AEX” devices is as follows: • One end of a CA-195 cable connects to the DaqBook/2000 “AEX” device’s 100-pin P4 connector. Note that the CA-195 cable has two P4 connectors. • The other end of the CA-195 cable connects to a DBK200 Series adapter board [or adapter modu...

Daq Systems 967794 DBK Basics, pg. 9 DBK Identification Tables Analog Output DBKs Analog Output Product Name/Description I/O Connects To: DBK2 Voltage Output Card 4 channels P1 DBK5 Current Output Card 4 channels P1 DBK46 Analog Output Card option for designated devices 4 channels Internal PC Board ...

pg. 10, DBK Basics 967794 Daq Systems Analog Signal Conditioning DBKs The DBKs that are used for analog signal conditioning attach to transducers and condition their outputs into analog voltages. An A/D converter, located in the primary acquisition device, measures the analog voltages. There are man...

Daq Systems 967794 DBK Basics, pg. 11 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 can be ...

pg. 12, DBK Basics 967794 Daq Systems Power Supply DBKs Power supply type DBKs are typically used in laboratory, automotive, and field applications. Input power can come from any +10 to +20 VDC source, or from an AC source by using an appropriately rated AC-to-DC adapter. The DBK30A rechargeable pow...

Daq Systems 967794 DBK Basics, pg. 13 4. When configuring your LogBook or Daq device(s) consider the following: • LogBook calibration is typically performed automatically through LogView software; however, some DBKs may require manual calibration. • The DaqBook/100 Series and DaqBook/200 Series devi...

Power Supplies and Power Connectors Power supplies convert the raw power they receive into a lower DC voltage and/or current for use by devices with various power demands. Many of the power supplies that are used to power data acquisition equipment are of the switching-mode type. These devices provi...

An Introduction to Power-Related DBKs The power-related DBK options are the DBK30A, DBK32A, DBK33, DBK34, and DBK34A. From the standpoint of providing reliable power, these DBKs have proven convenient in laboratory, automotive, and field applications. Input power for these devices can come from any ...

pg. 16, DBK Basics 967794 Daq Systems Power Requirements The improper use of power can cause system damage. The following terms are important in regard to understanding your system’s power needs. • Supply power for signal conditioning type DBKs comes from a primary acquisition device, such as a DaqB...

Daq Systems 967794 DBK Basics, pg. 17 DaqBook/2000 Series Devices If using power from AC mains (through adapter), you need not worry about Daq device power use. If using battery-power, you can compute operational endurance from the battery’s watt×hr rating and power tables. DaqBook/2000 Series devic...

pg. 18, DBK Basics 967794 Daq Systems 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 power c...

Available Power Chart — Supply to Expansion Devices Product Available Power DBK32 7500 mW DBK32A 15000 mW DBK33 7500 mW DBK34 5 A-hr in 12 V mode; fused at 8 A DBK34A 5 A-hr in 12 V mode; fused at 8 A Use the following procedure and table to calculate the required system power. 1. In the Quantity co...

pg. 20, DBK Basics 967794 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 mA 15 ...

Daq Systems 967794 DBK Basics, pg. 21 DBK Power Requirement Worktable—Demand DBK Voltage Reference Calculation Options +15 VDC -15 VDC +5 VDC Quantity × mW = Sub Total DBK65 25 mA 25 mA 1 mA 755 DBK70*** <1 mA <1 mA <1 mA 35 DBK80 25 mA 25 mA <1 mA 755 DBK81 35 mA 35 mA <2 mA 1060 DBK...

Signal Management 1 Signal Modes ...... 1-1 System Noise ...... 1-5 Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal Conditioning ...... 1-6 Channel Control and Expansion ...... 1-7 Signal Acquisition ...... 1-9 Sequencer ...... 1-9 Scan Rate ...... 1-10 Triggering ...... 1-10 Counter/Timer Functions ...... 1...

Input Isolation Three benefits of input isolation are circuit protection, noise reduction, and the rejection of high common mode voltage. • Circuit protection . Input isolation separates the signal source from circuits that may be damaged by the signal. (Voltages higher than about 10 V can distort d...

Differential Circuit with Shunt-reference A way around this problem is to use a differential measurement for each shunt, with the instrument common connected to the supply common. Each input channel will measure the shunt voltage and will reject any voltage in the common wire (common-mode rejection)...

DifferentialAmplifier DifferentialAmplifier Shield Shield Grounding Wire Grounding Wire Potential difference and no pathfor current flow. Ground loop caused bycurrent flow. No Noise-Inducing Ground Loop Noise-Inducing Ground Loop Low Input Signal Low Input Signal High Input Signal High Input Signal ...

System Noise Electrical noise can present problems even with good equipment; thus, controlling noise is imperative. Some techniques avoid or prevent noise sources from entering the system; other techniques remove noise from the signal. Laboratory and industrial environments often have multiple sourc...

Crosstalk Crosstalk is a type of noise related to source impedance and capacitance, in which signals from one channel leak into an adjacent channel, resulting in interference or signal distortion. The impact of source impedance and stray capacitance can be estimated by using the following equation. ...

Channel Control and Expansion In a Daq device or LogBook system, DBK expansion cards and modules can increase the number of analog input channels from 16 base channels to 256 input channels (16 × 16). The configuration will vary depending on the DBK’s channel capacity; for example, four 4-channel DB...

1-8 Signal Management 886995 DBK Option Cards and Modules The following table details how expansion channels are numbered in DaqView and LogView. API Channels are used in Daq devices by third party programs. Note that API Channels are not used in LogBook systems. Channel Numbering DaqView or LogView...

4 2 Base Address set to 0001 Expansion Address set to 1111 Daq device System or LogBook System Sequencer 100 kHz Clock DBK card or module JP1 channel select jumper 2 MUX 4 0001 1111 MUX P1 P1 CH15 CH1 CH1 ADC PGA PGA Example Channel Selection Signal Acquisition Sequencer The hardware sequencer perfo...

Scan Group Channel (Im mediate to 10 hours) Scan Period #7 x2 #18 x100 #19 x10 #16 x1000 #4 x8 10 s µ x8 #2 x1 #2 DigitalInput Gain Time Time All channels within scan group aremeasured at 10 µs/channel. Scan Rate Most sampling of analog signals occurs on the timebase of the LogBook or the Daq device...

• The post-trigger scan count specifies the number of scans to be collected after the trigger point. After the trigger, the post-trigger scans will be collected as programmed and then the system will disarm itself. • The trigger source can be a software command, an external TTL input, etc. An analog...

The previous figure can be used to understand how SSH is used in the DBK17 SSH Card. The process is as follows: • Input signals pass through an instrumentation amplifier and into a sample-and-hold stage. • When the sample enable line goes high, each channel’s sample-and-hold stage will “freeze” the ...

DBK Option Cards and Modules 886995 Signal Management 1-13 Download instructions for loading the constants into DaqView were included with the DBK19. The constants will improve the accuracy of each DBK19 channel when amplifying the thermocouple's millivolt output, which is read by the DaqBook. The t...

1-14 Signal Management 886995 DBK Option Cards and Modules Calculation of Scale and Offset Using the above information, calculate the values of scale (m) and offset (b) that will compensate for the measurement errors (RA1 and RA2). This is possible because the correct and actual readings are related...

One Known Temperature Environment Suppose that you only have one known temperature environment, such as an ice bath. In this case only one parameter in the “mx + b” equation can be determined for system calibration. This is called single-point calibration. Since this is normally the largest source o...

CE Standards and Directives The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) directives specify two basic requirements: • The device must not interfere with radio or telecommunications. • The device must be immune from electromagnetic interference from RF transmitters etc. The standards are published in the ...

The specific safety conditions for CE compliance vary by product; but general safety conditions include: • The operator must observe all safety cautions and operating conditions specified in the documentation for all hardware used. • The host computer and all connected equipment must be CE compliant...

DBK41/CE The DBK41/CE includes 3 variations of EMI shield plates that attach to the DBK41 enclosure. Besides acting as an electrical safety barrier, these shields reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI). Note : The CE kit is included with the DBK41/CE. It can be purchased as an optional accessory ...

System Connections and Pinouts 2 Overview …… 2-1 P1 – DB37 Connector for Analog I/O …… 2-3 P2 – DB37 Connector for Digital I/O …… 2-4 P3 – DB37 Connector for Pulse/Frequency/High-Speed Digital I/O …… 2-5 P4 to P1, P2, P3 Correlation …… 2-6 Ground Tables – P4 to P1, P2, P3 Correlation …… 2-9 Overview...

P1 Analog I/O This is a general P1 pinout for use with DBK cards. It is not to be confused with the more detailed pinouts found in the “device-specific” user’s manuals. In regard to pinouts for devices not depicted in the following table refer to the applicable user’s manual. DaqBook/2000 Series &am...

2-8 System Connections & Pinouts 877095 DBK Option Cards and Modules P4 Pin Signal Type Description P1, P2, P3 Correlation B39 Analog In Ch13 Analog Analog Input Chan 13 (SE) Analog Input Chan 5L (DIF) P1 pin 13 A40 Analog In Ch5 Analog Analog Input Chan 5 (SE) Analog Input Chan 5H (DIF) P1 pin ...

Ground Tables – P4 to P1, P2, and P3 Ground Correlation Digital Common (DGND) P4 Pin DBK200 DBK201 DBK202 DBK203 DBK204 DBK206 DBK207 DBK208 DBK209 ------- ------- ------- P1-7 ------- ------- P1-7 P1 ------- P2-11 P2-13 P2-15 P2-17 P2-19 P2-21 P2-11 P2-13 P2-15 P2-17 P2-19 P2-21 P2-11 P2-13 P2-15 P...

DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual 968194 DBK Setup in DaqView 3-1 DBK Setup in DaqView 3 Overview…… 3-1 Setting up Analog DBKs …… 3-4 Setting up Digital DBKs …… 3-6 Setting Internal Clock Speed to 100 kHz …. 3-8 Overview Most DBK card and module options provide for channel expansion and sig...

3-2 DBK Setup in DaqView 968194 DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual DBK Reference for DaqView Users DBK Description Type Comment DBK33 Triple-Output Power Supply Card Power No configuration in DaqView . DBK34 Vehicle UPS Module Power No configuration in DaqView . DBK34A UPS / Battery Module P...

Setting Up Analog DBKs If you have not already done so, review the applicable individual DBK section to ensure that the DBK option is physically set as desired. Note that certain DBKs do not require configuration. Understand your DBK’s physical configuration before attempting to set the device in Da...

The DBKs typically have a channel address set physically on the device, by either a switch or a header. The channel designated in software must agree with the hardware setting. Thus, in step 2 below, Channel 0 will only be used to select a specific DBK when that DBK is physically set for Channel 0. ...

Setting Up Digital DBKs If you have not already done so, review the applicable DBK section to ensure that the DBK option is physically set as desired. Note that certain DBKs do not require hardware or software configuration. Reference Note : If you need to go beyond the basic software setup informat...

DBKs typically have a channel address set on the device, by either a switch or a header. The channel designated in software must agree with the hardware setting. Thus, in step 2 below, Channel 0 will only be used to select a specific DBK when that DBK is physically set for Channel 0. Refer to the sp...

Setting Internal Clock Speed to 100 kHz This section applies to DaqView users who are using one or more of the following DBK options in conjunction with a DaqBook/2000 Series Device, DaqBoard/2000, DaqBoard/2001, DaqBoard/2005 or a compact PCI counterpart of these boards; i.e., cPCI DaqBoard/2000c, ...

DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual 987693 DBK Setup in LogView 4-1 DBK Setup in LogView 4 Overview …… 4-1 Setting up Analog DBKs …… 4-4 Setting up Digital DBKs …… 4-7 Overview Most DBK card and module options provide for channel expansion and signal conditioning; however, some serve as power...

DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual 987693 DBK Setup in LogView 4-3 DBK Reference for LogView Users DBK Description Type Comment DBK207 16-Channel, 5B Carrier Board P1-ANALOG Not used with LogBook. DBK207/CJC DBK207 with Cold Junction Compensation P1-ANALOG Not used with LogBook. DBK208 Relay...

Setting-up Analog DBKs If you have not already done so, review the applicable DBK section to ensure that the DBK option is physically set as desired. Note that certain DBKs do not require hardware or software configuration. Understand your DBK’s physical configuration before attempting to set the de...

Analog Input Channel Configuration Window 7. From the Analog Input Channel Configuration window , select the DBK Parameters tab to view the specific settings for each DBK channel. Some DBKs have settings that are physically set on the hardware via jumpers or switches. In these cases, the designated ...

Setting-up Digital DBKs If you have not already done so, review the applicable DBK section to ensure that the DBK option is physically set as desired. Note that certain DBKs do not require hardware or software configuration. Understand your DBK’s physical configuration before attempting to set the d...

4. Configure the DBK option(s) as applicable for your situation. For digital DBKs this typically consists of selecting the correct location under P2, Digital IO. Note : Setups in software must agree with the physical settings on the DBKs. Refer to the applicable DBK section for detailed information....

Troubleshooting 5 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Handling Notice …… 5-1 Troubleshooting Checklist …… 5-1 Frequently Asked Questions …… 5-3 Customer Assistance …… 5-7 Please read through this chapter before calling for help. Many customers have solved problems without factory assistance. Reference No...

5-2 Troubleshooting Tips 967094 DBK Option Cards and Modules 8. Software setup. Make sure the device selected in software matches the hardware being used. Verify that setup parameters are correct for your application and attached DBK cards and modules. 9. Power management. The POWER.EXE power manage...

DBK Option Cards and Modules 967094 Troubleshooting Tips 5-3 Windows NT 1. Check the power supply to make sure power is applied. 2. Check the parallel port cable for tight connections. Try all of the protocols listed in the Daq device Configuration control panel. The parallel port might have a commu...

5-4 Troubleshooting Tips 967094 DBK Option Cards and Modules Q: I can read analog inputs at the primary Daq device, but my ISA-type DBK option card doesn’t work. What could be wrong ? A: The analog DBK cards require power to operate. This power can be provided by the DaqBook or ISA- type DaqBoard (v...

Q: How do I calculate the total amount of power needed for all my DBK options? A: You can calculate your power needs with the tables in Power Management , in the DBK Basics section located near the front of this manual. Q: The CA-134 cable does not work with my Daq PC-Card. Why not? A: Daq PC-Cards ...

DBK Option Cards and Modules 967094 Troubleshooting Tips 5-7 Customer Assistance To report problems and receive support, refer to the contact information provided on the cover page of the manual. When you call, please have the following information available: • Hardware model numbers • Hardware seri...

Dimensional Drawings 949794 DD-1 Dimensional Drawings Chassis for Primary Data Acquisition Devices and Optional Modules Note : With exception of the 11” x 8.5” x 2.63” category, either one [of two] dimensional drawings could apply to your device, depending on the unit’s assembly date. Legacy chassis...

Chassis for Primary Devices and Modules 11” x 8.5” x 1.40” Category, Modern Chassis FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW REAR VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW These dimensions apply to the following : DaqBook/100, /120, /112, /200, /216 DBK1 DBK10 DBK23 DBK24 DBK30A DBK43A DBK50 DBK51 DBK52 DBK53 DBK54 DBK203 DBK...

Chassis for Primary Devices and Modules 11” x 8.5” x 1.40” Category, Legacy Chassis These dimensions apply to the following : DaqBook/100, /120, /112, /200, /216 DBK1 DBK10 DBK23 DBK24 DBK30A DBK43A DBK50 DBK51 DBK52 DBK53 DBK54 DBK203 DBK204 TempBook/66 WaveBook/512 WaveBook/512H WBK10 WBK10H WBK10...

DBK200 Series Boards DBK200 DBK201 DD-10 949794 Dimensional Drawings

Dimensions for Miscellaneous Components DIN-1 Dimensional Drawings 949794 DD-17

957795 DBK Cards & Modules DBKs included in Part 1 of 2 DBK1, 16-Connector BNC Adapter Module DBK2, 4-Ch. Voltage Output Card DBK4, 2-Ch. Dynamic Signal Input Card DBK5, 4-Ch. Current Output Card DBK7, 4-Ch. Frequency-To-Voltage Input Card DBK8, 8-Ch. High-Voltage Input Card DBK9, 8-Ch. RTD Card...

DBK1 16-Connector BNC Adapter Module Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 2 DBK1 Configuration …… 2 JP4 Configuration in DaqBook …… 2 Software Configuration …… 2 DBK1 – Specifications …… 2 Reference Notes : o Chapter 2 includes pinouts for P1, P2, P3, and P4. Refer to pinouts applicable to your system, a...

Hardware Setup DBK1 Configuration Factory Default: 100K Ω Bias resistors are Enabled The only configuration option is to enable or disable the 100 K Ω bias resistors, 1 per channel. Two resistor networks (RN1 and RN2) contain the resistor elements that are switched by SW1 and SW2 DIP switches. The r...

DBK2 4-Channel Voltage Output Card Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 2 Card Configuration …… 2 Card Connection …… 2 Software Setup …… 3 Use of CA-115 Cables and DIN5 Power Connectors …… 3 DBK2 – Specifications …… 4 This product is not used for LogBook applications. Reference Notes : o Chapter 2 includ...

Hardware Setup Card Configuration Factory Default : Voltage Range ±5V The Daq Device channel and the output level must be configured. A 6-position DIP switch provides for address selection. The card address refers to the Daq device base channel. Any card address in the range of 0 to 15 is valid. The...

Note : JP1, in the previous figure, is indicated in its default position. The default position is necessary to power the interface circuitry of the DBK2 via the internal ±15 VDC power supply. CAUTION If using auxiliary power cards, DBK32A or DBK33, you must remove both JP1 jumpers entirely from JP1....

DBK2, pg. 4 886995 DBK Option Cards and Modules DBK2 – Specifications Name/Function: 4-Channel Voltage Output Card Connectors : DB37 male, mates with P1. Screw terminals for signal output Resolution : 14-bits (monotonic) Output Ranges : ±5 V or ±10 V (jumper selectable per channel) Accuracy : 0.05% ...

DBK4 2-Channel Dynamic Signal Input Card Overview …… 1 DBK4 Power Notice …… 2 Hardware Setup …… 3 Card Configuration …… 3 Card Connections …… 6 CE Compliance …… 6 DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration …… 7 DaqBook/2000 Series & DaqBoard/2000 Series …… 7 Softw...

DBK4 Power Notice DaqBook/100 cannot provide adequate power for a DBK4. For information regarding the use of power cards and power modules see Power Requirements in the DBK Basics section near the front of this manual. Power-Requirement Worktable CAUTION Quantity x milli-Watts = power required Optio...

Hardware Setup If using a DaqBook/200, DaqBook/216, DaqBoard/200A, or DaqBoard/216A that has a serial number of 103350 or earlier, you must contact the factory for a hardware upgrade (EO-1911) before using the DBK4. Software calibration for each DBK4 requires a set of unique constants supplied on a ...

Signal Coupling (JP2 & JP3) The figure shows jumper settings for selecting AC coupling, 10 Hz or 0.1 Hz High Pass Filter (HPF), or DC coupling. Signal coupling is application specific. 10 Hz HPF suits most applications for acceleration measurements on “light” structures. When performing seismic ...

Current Level (Transducer Biasing) (JP6) Current level is not channel-specific. The level selected applies to both channels. The figure shows the JP6 jumper settings for current level. Most transducers operate with either 2 or 4 mA of bias current. However, biasing at 4 mA allows the transducer to d...

The DBK4’s sub-channel address is selected using switches s5 - s7 of DIP switch SW1 (located above and to the right of JP1). As a 2-channel card, 3 switches are used to select 8 sub-channel addresses. Therefore, it is possible for each main channel to use up to 8 DBK4s. The figure below shows 16 swi...

DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration Several setup steps of DaqBooks /100 Series & /200 Series devices and DaqBoards [ISA type] are required to use DBK4 cards in a system. Note that the Daq PC-Card is configured in software; it cannot supply power to DBKs. 1...

Signal Coupling The input can be configured via jumpers to maximize the usable signal spectrum. The DBK4 provides two, 1-pole High-Pass Filters (HPF) and one DC path. The HPF can be set to 0.1 Hz, 3 dB cut-off frequency. In this case, the system frequency response is limited by the source characteri...

DBK Option Cards and Modules 958293 DBK4, pg. 9 Software Controls Power management, the PGA, and the low-pass filter’s cut-off frequency are all software controllable. These parameters are sent via the external address bus in the P1 connector to the DBK4. The micro-controller decodes the configurati...

Accelerometer Tutorial This accelerometer tutorial covers the following topics. Page numbers refer to DBK4 document module pages. What is a Piezoelectric Accelerometer?......11 Accelerometer Specification Parameters......11 Physical Setup......13 Electrical Grounding......14 Practical Limitations......

DBK4, pg. 12 958293 DBK Option Cards and Modules Sensitivity The sensitivity of an accelerometer is defined as its output voltage per unit input of motion. The unit of motion used is the “g”. One “g” is equal to the gravitational acceleration at the Earth’s surface, which is 32.2 ft/(sec)(sec) or 98...

DBK Option Cards and Modules 958293 DBK4, pg. 13 This quasi-static effect produces a low-frequency voltage input to the MOSFET amplifier. This voltage is usually well below the low-frequency corner, but the effect can reduce the peak clipping level and cause loss of data. This effect does not affect...

Removal of Adhesive Accelerometers Many accelerometers and adhesive adapters have been damaged by improper removal. A safe removal method is to torque the accelerometer or its adapter with a wrench using the flats provided. Adhesives are generally weakest in the shear mode and will yield under stead...

Practical Limitations Mass Loading The accelerometer mass should be less than 10% of the rigidly-coupled mass of the test object. The test object should be rigid at the mounting point, such as a bearing housing rather than a sheet metal cover. Upper Frequency Response Piezoelectric accelerometers wi...

Cable Driving Operation over long cables is a concern with all types of sensors. Concerns involve cost, frequency response, noise, ground loops, and distortion caused by insufficient current available to drive the cable capacitance. Coupling a short (e.g., 1m) adapter cable from the accelerometer to...

DBK5 4-Channel Current Output Card Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup ……. 2 Card Configuration ……. 2 Card Connection ……. 3 CE Compliance ……. 3 Software Setup ……. 4 DBK5 – Specifications ……. 4 This product is not used for LogBook applications. Reference Notes : o Chapter 2 includes pinouts for P1, P2, P3, ...

DBK5, pg. 2 879895 DBK Option Cards and Modules The 4 channels are optically isolated from the Daq Device and from each other. Isolation allows the loop voltages to float beyond the Daq Device’s common mode range. An externally powered loop allows the DBK5 to continue to modulate the loop current in...

Card Connection Current-loop connections are provided via dual screw terminal connections. The + and - loop connections are shown in the figure. Once all connections are in place, secure wires to the board at captive areas at the end of the board. Nylon tie wraps (not included) work well for this pu...

DBK5, pg. 4 879895 DBK Option Cards and Modules CAUTION When using the SSH output, do not use an external voltage reference for DAC1. Applying an external voltage reference for DAC1, when using the SSH output, will result in equipment damage due to a conflict on P1, pin #26. 2. Place the JP2 jumper ...

DBK7 4-Channel Frequency-To-Voltage Input Card Overview …… 2 Hardware Setup …… 2 Card Configuration …… 3 Card Connection …… 7 CE Compliance …… 8 DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration …… 8 DaqBook/2000 Series & DaqBoard/2000 Series …… 9 Software Setup …… 9 Har...

Card Configuration Several jumpers and one switch must be set on the DBK7 card to match both the system setup and the signal-conditioning requirements. This section describes a typical configuration. The following table indicates the factory default settings of each jumper. The below figure shows th...

Channel and Card Selection Configuration (J1 and S1) Up to 4 DBK7 cards can connect to a single main channel. Thus, a 16-channel LogBook or Daq device can connect to 64 DBK7 cards. Since each card has 4 input channels, a fully populated system can use 256 input sensors. To keep these inputs organize...

DBK7 Channel Configuration Note : Each of the 16 main Daq device channels can support 4 DBK7 cards; and each DBK7 card can support 4 analog channels. Both J1 and S1 (3-6) select the main channel (they must match). S1 (1-2) selects the card. Every card must have a unique address of channel and card. ...

Input Signal Conditioning Configuration Hardware settings affect 3 aspects of signal conditioning: • Input circuit selection: analog or digital • Attenuation selection • Low-pass filter selection. Input Circuit Selection Each input channel can be set for the analog or digital circuit. Two jumpers mu...

4. Verify the jumper position for each input channel. - JP1 for channel 0 - JP21 for channel 1 - JP41 for channel 2 - JP61 for channel 3 Low-Pass Filter Selection (Analog Input Circuit Only) The low-pass filter removes high-frequency noise that could otherwise fool the DBK7 into detecting a higher f...

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the P1 port of the LogBook or Daq device. For multiple DBK7 cards, use a CA-37-x (or CA-131-x) cable to daisy-chain several cards or an expansion module. For example, three DBK7s (or 2 DBK7s and an expansion module) can be connected to a LogBook or a Daq devi...

2. Place the JP2 jumper in the SSH position (See previous CAUTION). 3. For DaqBook/100, /112 and /120 only , place JP3 jumpers in bipolar mode . 4. For DaqBook/100, /112 and /120 only , place JP4 jumpers in single-ended mode . DaqBook/2000 Series & DaqBoard/2000 Series No jumper configurations a...

DBK Option Cards and Modules 879895 DBK7, pg. 13 Specifications - DBK7 Name/Function: 4-Channel Frequency-to-Voltage Input Card Input Channels per Card : 4 Maximum Cards per System : 64 Maximum Channels per System : 256 Input Connector : 1 BNC connector per channel Connector : DB37 male, mates with ...

DBK8 8-Channel High-Voltage Input Card Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 2 Card Configuration …… 2 Card Connection …… 2 CE Compliance …… 2 DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration …… 3 DaqBook/2000 Series & DaqBoard/2000 Series Configuration …… 3 Daq Device Connec...

DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration Use of the DBK8 expansion card with DaqBooks/100 Series & /200 Series devices and DaqBoards [ISA type] requires 3 jumper settings. 1. If not using auxiliary power, place the JP1 jumper in the expanded analog (Analog Optio...

DBK8, pg. 4 888194 DBK Option Cards and Modules DBK8 - Specifications Name/Function: 8-Channel High-Voltage Input Card Connectors : DB37 male, mates with P1 screw terminals DB37 footprint, for signal inputs Voltage Input Ranges : ±10 VDC, ±50 VDC, ±100 VDC; selection by jumper for each channel. Inpu...

DBK9 8-Channel RTD Card Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 2 Card Connection …… 2 Card Configuration …… 2 DBK9 Calibration …… 3 DaqBook /100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration …… 3 DaqBook/2000 Series & DaqBoard/2000 Series Configuration …… 3 Software Setup …… 3 DBK9 – S...

Hardware Setup Card Connection The DBK9 is equipped with screw terminals for the connection of 3-wire or 4-wire RTDs as shown in the figure. Card Configuration Factory Defaults: JP2 RTD Type: 100ohm JP3 RTD Source Type: 100 ohm Two aspects of card configuration are the channel address and the RTD ty...

DBK9 Calibration The DBK9 is default-calibrated for a 100 Ω RTD. To use the DBK9 with a 500 Ω or a 1000 Ω RTD, the user must calibrate the card as follows: RTD Type Required Resistor * 100 Ω 374 Ω , 1.0% 500 Ω 1870 Ω , 1.0% 1000 Ω 3740 Ω , 1.0% * These resistors are theoretical values that correspon...

DBK9, pg. 4 879895 DBK Option Cards and Modules DBK9 – Specifications Name/Function: 8-Channel RTD Measurement Card Connector : DB37 male, mates with P1 pinout; screw terminals for signal connections Configurations : 3-wire or 4-wire Alpha : 0.00385 Inputs : 8 channels Temperature Ranges : -200 to +...

DBK10 3-Slot Expansion Chassis Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 1 DBK10 - Specifications…… 2 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 ...

DBK10, pg. 2 879895 DBK Option Cards and Modules DBK10 - Specifications Name/Function : 3-Slot Expansion Chassis Size : 11" long x 8½" wide x 1 3/8" high Weight : 3 lb (empty); add 8 to 12 oz for each card Capacity : Accommodates 3 DBK expansion cards Material : Aluminum Finish : Black, ...

DBK11A Screw-Terminal and BNC Option Card Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 2 DBK11A Connections …… 2 DaqBook and DaqBoard Configuration …… 3 CE Compliance …… 3 Software Setup …… 3 DBK11A - Specifications …… 4 Reference Notes : o Chapter 2 includes pinouts for P1, P2, P3, and P4. Refer to pinouts appl...

Hardware Setup DBK11A Connections The DBK11A connects to a P1, P2, or P3 DB37 connector via a CA-37-x cable. The card has screw-terminal blocks for easy access to analog inputs and outputs. Each screw-terminal has a number that corresponds to a pin number on the DB37 connector. The DBK11A prototypin...

DBK11A, pg. 4 879895 DBK Option Cards and Modules DBK11A - Specifications Name/Function: Screw-Terminal Card Connector : DB37 male, attaches to P1, P2 or P3 connector Wire Size Range : 14 to 26 gage BNC Option : DBK11A includes 4 BNCs for optional user-soldered connections

DBK15 Universal Current, Voltage Input Card Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 2 Card Configuration …… 2 Card Connection …… 3 DaqBook/100 & /200 and DaqBoard [ISA-Type] Configuration …… 4 DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqBoard/2000 Series Configuration …… 4 Software Setup …… 5 DBK15 – Specifications ……5 ...

Hardware Setup DO NOT adjust the potentiometers! Evidence of adjustment voids the factory warranty! Card Configuration DBK15, pg. 2 889094 DBK Option Cards and Modules Factory Default: Input range of ±5V 1. Determine the LogBook’s or Daq device’s Analog Input Channel for each DBK15 in your system. A...

Input Range RA RB Gain Polarity ±5 VDC 10 Ω Short Open ×1 Bipolar ±10 VDC 2 K Ω 2 K Ω ×1 Bipolar ±30 VDC 10 K Ω 2 K Ω ×1 Bipolar ±20 mA Short 249 Ω ×1 Bipolar ±20 mA Short 124 Ω ×2 Bipolar ±2 mA Short 1240 Ω ×2 Bipolar 6. Install resistors in R A and R B sockets for each channel as desired (see figu...

Card Connection 1. Connect the signal input wires to the appropriate screw terminals. The DBK15 is equipped with screw terminal connectors for easy access to inputs and ground access points. Connectors are provided for 16 differential inputs and are labeled by channel number and H and L for high and...

Software Setup Reference Notes : o DaqView users - Refer to chapter 3, DBK Setup in DaqView . o LogView users - Refer to chapter 4, DBK Setup in LogView . DaqView Users : When DBK15 is used with DaqBoard/2000 Series or /2000c Series Boards, the Internal Clock Speed must be set to 100 kHz as describe...

Output Channel Select Header (JP1) Upper Channel Lower Channel Source (+) Bridge (+) BCR 2 Excitation (+) Sensing (-) Source (-) Bridge (-) Sensing (+) Excitation (-) ExcitationRegulator 2 2 + - MUX MUX G 1 G 0 Gain Adjust P1 Address Lines Jumper Jumper Low-Pass Filter OffsetAdjust ScalingAmplifier ...

Half Bridge, ( ∆ R1 ↓ and ∆ R2 ↑ ) ⇒ ∆ E OUT ↑ ) Resistor Configuration for DBK16 The half bridge configuration makes use of two elements of the strain gage. When using a half bridge external strain gage (two of four elements), the following applies to the DBK16 on board resistor configuration: Uppe...

3-Wire, Quarter-Bridge, Positive ( ∆ R ↓⇒ ∆ E OUT ↑ ) for DBK16 The quarter-bridge configuration makes use of one element of the strain gage. The three-wire, quarter-bridge can be configured as “positive” or “negative.” The above figure represents the positive (plus) configuration. In this setup, th...

The user-supplied excitation source should provide adequate current levels for all the DBK16s that are powered. The minimum current required for the user-supplied excitation source for each transducer (2 per DBK16) is: I MIN = Excitation voltage/R + 5 mA (where R = the resistance of 1 element in the...

DBK16 Board Layout AC Coupling, DC Coupling, and Low-Pass Filter Options Headers on the board accommodate the coupling and low-pass filter options and the output channel selection (see above figure). Resistors can be removed to lower filter gain from ×2 to ×1. A filter frequency determining resistor...

Calibrating DBK16 for Daq Devices Reference Note : This section covers calibrating a DBK16 that is being used in a Daq device application. LogBook users: refer to Calibrating DBK16 and DBK43A for LogBook, which begins on page 15. Bridge circuit transducers are used for many different applications, a...

Software Setup Reference Notes : o DaqView users - Refer to chapter 3, DBK Setup in DaqView . o LogView users - Refer to chapter 4, DBK Setup in LogView . GageCal Program GageCal is not used for LogBook applications. Note: GageCal is best suited for a load cell application To install the GageCal pro...

Example The following examples perform selected steps for a typical setup. There will be strain gage and load cell examples. Referring to the typical setup procedure, step 3 says to determine the maximum voltage from the transducer at maximum load or strain. A strain gage example: Most strain gages ...

DBK Option Cards and Module 879895 DBK16, pg. 13 Launch DaqView and set it up for the DBK16 at the correct Daq device input channel determined by the setting of JP1 and S1. On return to the DaqView main spreadsheet screen, notice the type column in the spreadsheet. All the DBK16 channels should say ...

Calibrating DBK16 and DBK43A for LogBooks Reference Note : This section covers calibrating a DBK16 that is being used in a LogBook application. Daq users: Refer to Calibrating DBK16 and DBK43A for Daq Devices, which begins on page 9. Overview …… 15 Calibration Methods …… 16 Procedures Common to All ...

By using software-controlled multiplexers, on-board reference voltages can be read by the data acquisition system so that precise gains and offsets can be set. LogView provides a means of easily controlling the calibration multiplexers so that the reference voltages can be displayed while the trimpo...

Shunt – applies a shunt resistor to the bridge to simulate a load. Shunt calibration is identical to 2-Point calibration except that the second point is simulated so that applying a load near the gage’s maximum load is unnecessary. To simulate a bridge imbalance, a shunt resistor is placed across on...

10. Return the physical calibration switches (of the applicable DBK43As) to the NORM position. 11. In LogView, open the LogBook Hardware Configuration Window (hardware tree) and select NORM for each DBK43A. This completes the section entitled: “Procedures Common to All Calibration Steps (Required)” ...

The majority of the gain should be assigned to the Input Amplifier, with the Scaling Amplifier used for fine-tuning. If the filter is enabled, a gain of x2 is automatically introduced. The input amplifier has a gain range of ×100 to ×1250; the filter gain ×1 or ×2; and the scaling amplifier has a ra...

Channel Calibration Procedure Adjust the Offset The following steps are used to adjust the offset. 1. In the Param1 column (see page 19 for location), select all of the DBK43A channels that are to be adjusted. 2. Select Mode = SetOffset from the drop down list above the grid. This selection commands...

“Mode = SetInputGain,” 5 milli-Volt Reference Route 3. Turn off all the channels in the system except for those DBK43A channels that are to be adjusted. 4. Click the Download button to send the current configuration to the LogBook. 5. Select Indictors \ Enable Input Reading Column from the menu bar ...

Adjust the Offset For the associated channel, apply the first calibrated load to each gage (typically no-load) and set the voltage to 0.0V for each transducer. This is accomplished by adjusting the trimpot labeled OFFSET. If the first point is actually a calibrated load, you will need to move the lo...

Shunt Calibration Shunt calibration is virtually identical to the 2-Point method just discussed, except that the second point is simulated. The simulated load is achieved by shunting one leg of the bridge with a shunt resistor. Shunt calibration is the preferred calibration method when applying a re...

11. Select Indictors \ Disable Input Reading Column from the menu bar. 12. Return the physical NORM/CAL switches (of the applicable DBK43As) to the NORM position. 13. In LogView, open the LogBook Hardware Configuration window and return each DBK43A back to NORM. Repeating the Process Since adjusting...

DBK Option Cards and Module 879895 DBK16, pg. 31 Periodic Calibration Without Trimpots Once the trimpots have been adjusted during initial installation, periodic trimming can be performed through LogView’s 2-Point software calibration. The LogView procedure does not require the use of trimmpots and ...

DBK17 4-Channel Simultaneous Sample and Hold Card Overview ...... 1 Simultaneous Sample and Hold ...... 2 Hardware Setup ...... 2 Card Connection ...... 2 Card Configuration ...... 2 CE Compliance ...... 3 DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration ...... 4 DaqBook/20...

Simultaneous Sample and Hold Some applications require every channel in a scan group to be read at the same instant, as opposed to being read with a delay, e.g., 10 µ s between channels. Simultaneous Sample and Hold (SSH) is a means of obtaining such instantaneous data on multiple channels while avo...

Examples of Bias Resistor Selection Options Gain Settings On the card, each channel has a gain-set switch and holes for gain resistors labeled RG1 to RG4. The figure at the right shows gain values for switch settings 0 to 4, with 0 being equal to x1 and 4 being equal to x500. If a custom gain is des...

DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration Use of the DBK17 requires setting jumpers in DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series devices and ISA-Type DaqBoards . 1. If not using auxiliary power, ensure that the JP1 jumper is in the expanded analog mode (see figure). Jumpe...

DBK Option Cards and Modules 879895 DBK17, pg. 5 DBK17 – Specifications Name/Function: Simultaneous Sample-Hold Card Number of Channels : 4 Input Connections : 4 BNC connectors, 4 screw-terminal sets Output Connector : DB37 male, which mates with P1 using CA-37-x cable Number of Cards Addressable : ...

DBK18 4-Channel Low-Pass Filter Card Overview ...... 1 Hardware Setup ...... 1 Card Connection ...... 1 Card Configuration ...... 2 CE Compliance ...... 3 DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration ...... 3 DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqBoard/2000 Series Configuration .....

Filter Circuit Diagram A machined-pin IC socket in each filter RC location can accept resistors and capacitors that plug directly into the socket; however, this is not recommended. Two much better approaches exist. The first is to use pre-configured plug-in filter modules; the second is to configure...

DBK18, pg. 6 918894 DBK Option Cards and Modules DBK18 – Specifications Name/Function: Low-Pass Filter Card Number of Channels : 4 Input Connections : 4 BNC connectors Output Connector : DB37 male, connects to P1 with a CA-37-x cable Number of Cards Addressable : 64 Input Type : Differential Voltage...

Hardware Setup Card Connection 1. Connect wire leads to terminal blocks (if using a DBK20) or ribbon cable(s) terminated in 37-pin female connectors (if using a DBK21). 2. Once all connections are in place, secure wires to the board at captive areas at the end of the card. Nylon tie wraps (not inclu...

DBK21 DB37 Male P2 Connector Pinout Digital I/O 1 9 G N D P O R T A 0 3 7 P O RT A 1 3 6 P O R T A 2 3 5 P O RT A 3 3 4 P O R T A 4 3 3 P O R T A 5 3 2 P O R T A 6 3 1 P O R T A 7 3 0 P O R T C 0 2 9 P O R T C 1 2 8 P O R T C 2 2 7 P O R T C 3 2 6 P O R T C 4 2 5 P O R T C 5 2 4 P O R T C 6 2 3 P O ...

DBK Option Cards and Modules 879795 DBK20 and DBK21, pg. 5 DBK20 - Specifications Name/Function: General Purpose Digital I/O Card Number of Channels : 48 I/O channels Connector : Screw terminals Device : 82C55 x 2 Output Voltage Levels : Minimum “1" Voltage: 3.0 @ 2.5 mA sourcing Maximum “0"...

DBK23 Isolated Digital Input Chassis Overview …… 1 Power Requirements …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 2 Card Connection …… 2 Card Configuration …… 3 DaqBook and DaqBoard Connection …… 3 DaqBoard/2000 Series Board Connection …… 3 DaqBook and DaqBoard Configuration …… 4 LogBook Connection …… 4 Software Setup …...

Card Configuration The LogBook, DaqBook, and DaqBoard can each support up to eight DBK23s in a daisy-chain configuration using an accessory cable (see figure). Each unit is then configured via the on-board DIP switch (S1) for its unique base address. No more than one unit in a common chain may have ...

DBK23, pg. 6 879795 DBK Option Cards and Modules DBK23 – Specifications Name/Function: General Purpose Optically Isolated Digital Input Module Channels : 24 I/O channels Connector : Screw terminals for signal outputs Input Voltage Levels : Range: 3 to 30 VDC Input Current: 1.5 to 15 mA Operating Vol...

DBK24 Isolated Digital Output Chassis Overview …… 1 Power Requirements …… 2 Hardware Setup …… 2 Card Connection …… 2 Card Configuration …… 3 DaqBook and DaqBoard Connection …… 4 DaqBoard/2000 Series Board Connection …… 5 DaqBook and DaqBoard Configuration …… 5 LogBook Connection …… 5 Software Setup ...

DBK24 simplified Component Layout Strip some insulation from the ends of the wires (no more than 1/4"). Insert wire into the screw terminal receptacle so that only the bare portion of wire extends into the opening. Bare wire should not extend more than 1/16" beyond the receptacle. These step...

User Output Configuration The outputs of the DBK24 are designed to switch levels as high as 60 V at 1 A. The next figure shows a typical output hookup with a protective flyback diode in parallel with the load. When driving inductive loads without built-in flyback protection, you must provide this di...

DaqBoard/2000 Series Board Connection Use a 37 pin accessory cable to connect the P2 digital I/O port of the DaqBoard/2000 Series P4 adapter to the P2 connector of the DBK24 using an accessory cable (with -x indicating the number of expansion units to be connected). Select up to 8 positions for a to...

DBK Option Cards and Modules 879795 DBK24, pg. 7 DBK24 - Specifications Name/Function: General Purpose Optically Isolated Digital Output Module Channels : 24 I/O channels Connector : Screw terminals for signal outputs Output Channel Ratings : Maximum current/channel: 1 A Voltage drop @ 1 A and 25°C:...

DBK25 8-Channel Relay Output Card Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 2 Card Connection …… 2 Card Configuration …… 2 DaqBook and DaqBoard and DaqBoard/2000 Connection …… 4 DaqBook and DaqBoard Configuration …… 4 Software Setup …… 4 DBK25 – Specifications …… 4 Reference Notes : o Chapter 2 includes pinou...

Hardware Setup Card Connection There are 16 screw terminals on the DBK25 to connect to 8 separate pairs of output contacts: - J1 for channels 5 through 8 - J2 for channels 1 through 4 The board contains holes for use of wire ties. Card Configuration You must set DIP switch S1 to a 5-bit address to c...

DaqBook and DaqBoard and DaqBoard/2000 Connection Use a 37 pin accessory cable to connect DBK25 to the P2 connector of an appropriate P4 adapter. These adapters are discussed in the DBK200 document modules. P2 expansion cables must be kept short for proper operation. Do not exceed 14” per attached D...

DBK30A Rechargeable Battery Module Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 3 Configuration …… 3 Power …… 3 Charging the Battery Module …… 5 DBK30A – 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 t...

14 VDC Mode (default) This mode provides 14 VDC for 3.4 A-hr. The typical battery runtime is from 3 to 6 hours depending on the load. Unless 28 VDC is required, the 14 VDC mode should be used in your LogBook applications. Unless you need 28 V, leave the unit in the 14 VDC mode. Use of the 28 VDC mod...

Hardware Setup Configuration The only configuration option is the choice of modes ( 14 VDC , or 28 VDC ). If you do not need 28 V, leave SW2 in the default position. If you are using a pre-owned DBK30A, or are unsure of the mode selected, use the following steps to check SW2’s position. Note that ne...

Charging the Battery Module To charge the DBK30A batteries: 1. Connect the adapter to DBK30A’s POWER IN connector. 2. Plug the adapter into the AC power receptacle. Note: The charge cycle will begin automatically whenever AC power is applied after an interruption. The charge cycle will automatically...

DBK30A, pg. 6 879795 DBK Option Cards and Modules DBK30A – Specifications Name/Function: Rechargeable Battery Module Battery Type : Nickel-cadmium Number of Battery Packs : 2 Battery Pack Configuration : 12 series-connected sub-C cells Output Voltage : 14.4 V or 28.8 V (depending on the selected mod...

DBK34A UPS / Battery Module Hardware Setup for 12 Volt (Default) or 24 Volt Operation …… 3 Indicators …… 4 Runtime …… 4 Charging …… 4 Fuse Replacement …… 5 Environmental Concerns …… 6 DBK34A – Specifications …… 6 DBK34A is similar to DBK34 in appearance and operation; but there are differences. Befo...

Main and auxiliary power input comes from 12 or 24 VDC via a terminal block on the unit’s front panel (12 or 24 V modes are set by front-panel jumpers). Automatic, temperature-compensated charging circuits recharge the internal batteries quickly and safely. For trouble-free operation, you must fully...

Hardware Setup for 12 Volt (Default) or 24 Volt Operation The DBK34A is configured for 12 volt or 24 volt operation via placement of jumpers on the front panel’s screw-terminal block (TB1). DBK34A’s screw-terminal numbers read as follows, when read from left to right: 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. DBK3...

Indicators Three front-panel LED indicators provide power and charging status information. LED Indicators & Descriptions MAIN POWER Lights when the DBK34A power input is connected to a source of at least 12.25 VDC CHARGING Lights when the internal batteries are being fast-charged at a rate of 0....

Fuse Replacement DBK34A contains four MINI ATO fuses that can be replaced by the user. Note that you should always check your unit for blown fuses prior to sending it back to the factory for repair. This could save you time and money. The following table indicates the probable reason that a particul...

Environmental Concerns CAUTION DBK34A Gel-Pack batteries contain toxic materials (Pb and H 2 SO 4 ). At the end of the battery life cycle the Gel-Packs must be recycled or properly disposed of. DBK34A – Specifications Name/Function : UPS / Battery Module Battery Type : sealed-lead gel-pack Number of...

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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