Measurement Computing WaveBook rev.3.0 - Manual (Page 6)

ii WaveBook User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Quick Start …… QS-1
Connect WaveBook to the Host PC …… QS-1
Connect Signals …… QS-2
Connect Power …… QS-3
Install Software …… QS-3
Test Your System ……QS-4
Start WaveView and Collect Data …… QS-4
1 – WaveBook ar Overview
Hardware Overview…… 1-1
Product Comparison......1-1
WaveBook Features …… 1-2
Block Diagrams and Board Layouts……1-3
Software Overview...... 1-6
WaveView Features......1-6
Programming Environments…… 1-8
2 – Setup Notes and System Testing
Hardware Setup Notes …… 2-1
WBK20A – PCMCIA/EPP Interface Card …… 2-1
WBK21 – ISA/EPP Interface Card …… 2-2
Optional Printer Connection ……2-4
Analog-Signal Connections & Grounds ……2-4
Digital I/O Connection
(WaveBook/512 and /512H Only) ……2-5
Digital I/O Connection
(WaveBook/516 Series Only) ……2-5
Pulse Trigger Connection
(WaveBook/516 Series Only) ……2-6
System Testing …… 2-6
3 - WBK Expansion Options
Using Shielded BNC Connectors
for CE Compliance ……3-1
WBK10/10H – Expansion Modules…… 3-2
WBK11 – SSH Card…… 3-6
WBK12/13 – Programmable LPF Cards…… 3-8
WBK14 - Dynamic Signal Input Module… 3-10
WBK15 - 5B Isolated Signal-Conditioning
Module…… 3-17
WBK16 - Strain-Gage Module…… 3-22
WBK30 - WaveBook Memory Option… 3-45
WBK61/62 - High-Voltage Adapters…… 3-43
4 - System Power & Assembly
Power Management…… 4-1
Calculating the System Power Requirement…… 4-1
CA-115 & CA-116 Power Cable Connections…. 4-3
DBK30A – Rechargeable Battery Module…… 4-4
Hardware Setup…… 4-5
DBK30A - Specifications…… 4-6
DBK34 - Vehicle UPS Module…… 4-7
Hardware Setup…… 4-8
DBK34 - Specifications…… 4-9
Stacking Modules…… 4-10
5 – WaveView
Introduction…… 5-1
Software Startup & Sample Acquisition… 5-2
Startup WaveView…… 5-2
Configure Channels…… 5-3
Configure Acquisition…… 5-4
Collect Data…… 5-5
Store Data…… 5-6
WaveView Configuration Main Window… 5-6
Menu Items & Buttons…… 5-6
File…… 5-7
Edit…… 5-7
View…… 5-7
System…… 5-7
Input Channel Configuration…… 5-9
Acquisition Configuration…… 5-11
General Information ……5-11
Trigger Types ……5-11
Expanded Acquisition Features, WaveBook/516
Only…… 5-13
Counter-Timer ……5-13
Digital Pattern Trigger ……5-13
Pulse Trigger …… 5-14
WaveView Scope Window…… 5-15
Menu Items & Buttons…… 5-16
File…… 5-16
Acquire…… 5-16
Charts…… 5-16
Options…… 5-16
Window…… 5-16
Scope Display…… 5-17
WaveView Direct-To-Disk Window…… 5-18
File…… 5-18
Acquire…… 5-18
Window…… 5-19
Data Destination Area…… 5-19