Measurement Computing DBK70 - Manual (Page 11)

DBK70 User’s Manual 927994 System Setup 3-1
System Setup 3
Software Installation …… 3-1
Powering the System Using Auxiliary Power or Vehicle Bus Power …… 3-1
Configuring a DBK70 …… 3-2
Using a DBK70 in Stand-Alone Mode …… 3-2
Using a DBK70 with a WaveBook …… 3-4
Using a DBK70 with a Daq Product or LogBook …… 3-6
Software Installation
DBK70 Software and Database Requirements
The DBK70 software and database runs under Windows 98, Me, 2000 or XP.
DBK70 Software and Database Installation
A CD ROM is distributed with the DBK70. This CD ROM contains a copy of the DBK70 software and a
copy of a starter DBK70 Database (i.e., DBK70.mdb).
To install the DBK70 software and the DBK70 Database, use the following procedure.
Run Setup.exe
Place the DBK70 CD ROM in your CD ROM drive. If the Windows Auto Detect option is set, the SETUP
program will start automatically. If not, select “Run” from the Windows “Start” menu. Browse, if
necessary, and run the “Setup.exe” program.
Carefully follow the screen prompts to install your software.
Powering the System Using Auxiliary Power or Vehicle Bus Power
The DBK70 receives its access to the vehicle’s data bus and power through a connection to the vehicle’s
diagnostic connector. The CA-210 cable is used to connect the DBK70 to the vehicle’s standard
Diagnostic Connector (i.e., SAE J1962). The other end of this cable is connected to the DBK70. Typically,
the power pins on the vehicle’s diagnostic connector are only active when the vehicle is on.
The Vehicle Diagnostic cable must be connected to the DBK70 first and the vehicle’s
diagnostic connector second.
The Auxiliary Power input is primarily used to operate the DBK70 when not connected to a vehicle. In
some instances, it may be preferable to configure the DBK70 outside of the vehicle, in an office or lab
setting. Use the included AC power adapter in these circumstances. When not connected to a vehicle
network, real-time message values cannot be monitored in the software.