Measurement Computing DaqBook 2000 Series Installation - Manual (Page 43)

Appendix F 961596 Adding a Parallel Port to the PC F-1
Appendix F – Adding a Parallel Port to the PC F
If you need to connect a DaqBook/2000A or DaqBook/2000X to a notebook or desktop PC that has no parallel port
available, you can most likely use an interface device to obtain a port. To do so, your PC needs to have an available
PC-Card Slot, ISA Bus Slot, PCI Bus Slot, or an Ethernet jack. You can use one of the following devices,
depending on which type of interface applies.
WBK20A
For Interfacing with a PC-Card Slot
If you need to connect your DaqBook/2000A or
DaqBook/2000X to a notebook PC that has no
available parallel port, you can use a WBK20A.
This device consists of a PCMCIA Interface Card,
cable, and DB25 Connector.
Refer to separate instructions [supplied with the
WBK20A] if applicable.
WBK20A, Plugs into a PC-Card Slot
WBK21
For Interfacing with an ISA Bus Slot.
If you need to connect your DaqBook/2000A or
DaqBook/2000X to a desktop PC that has no
available parallel port, you may be able to use the
WBK21 option to provide a port. The board’s
connector is labeled LPT. WBK21 plugs into and
ISA Bus Slot.
Refer to separate instructions [supplied with the
WBK21] if applicable.
WBK21, Plugs into an ISA Bus Slot
WBK23
For Interfacing with a PCI Bus Slot.
If you need to connect your DaqBook/2000A or
DaqBook/2000X to a desktop PC that has no
available parallel port, you may be able to use a
WBK23 to provide a port. The WBK23 plugs into
a PCI Bus Slot.
Refer to separate instructions [supplied with the
WBK23] if applicable.
WBK23, Plugs into a PCI Bus Slot