Measurement Computing LogBook Series - Manual (Page 33)

QS300 -8 LogBook/300 Quick Start Guide
Acquisition Configuration
An acquisition is configured using LogView on a PC and then stored as an acquisition setup file on a
PC-Card. The PC-Card may be in an attached LogBook/300 or in the PC to be later manually transferred to
an unattached LogBook/300. The system’s DBK cards are listed; the scan sequence is defined; the trigger
conditions are specified, etc.
Reference Note:
Configuring the acquisition is described in the LogView section of the LogBook User’s
Manual PDF, which is included on the Data Acquisition CD and on our web-site.
A Note about Calibration
Calibration is typically performed automatically through LogView software; however, some DBKs may
require manual calibration. LogView’s 2-point calibration fine-tunes the reading’s slope and offset error
(mx+b). DBKs working with non-linear sensors typically condition/convert the reading to a linear form.
Otherwise, a non-linear analog input signal is difficult to read accurately. Careful use of the calculated
channels may yield usable approximations in simple, limited-range conditions.
Reference Notes:
An example of 2-point calibration is provided under the Procedures heading in the
LogView section of the manual.
For information on calibrating the DBK16 and the DBK43A, refer to the
DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual (p/n 457-0905).