Measurement Computing LogBook Series - Manual (Page 80)

5-4 LBK and other non-DBK Options 919495 LogBook User’s Manual
LBK1, Remote LogBook Terminal
Hardware Description
The LBK1 remote-operation terminal connects to LogBook and provides control of the LogBook with no
computer attached. With the LBK1, the basic LogBook operations can be controlled with a push of a
button; and acquisition data can still be monitored.
LogBook can operate without an LBK1 and with no PC attached. However, such
operation requires the use of a programmed PC-card.
Physical Features of LBK1.
• The control panel has a 16-line × 40-character back-lit LCD display (4.25 × 2.25 in.).
• The keypad has 29 membrane switches. Six “soft-keys” are located under the LCD display; their
programmed function is shown in the bottom row of the LCD display. Numeric keys are available
for entering various parameters in a signed, decimal format. Other keys are used to initiate the
manual trigger, mark events, navigate the menu, enter/cancel settings, and turn the system on and
off.
• The LBK1 has a beeper to confirm keystrokes; there are no LEDs.
• The LBK1 has one connector (an RJ11) that attaches to the LogBook’s DB9 connector via the
supplied cable. The supplied cable is 2 ft long. Cable options include: a coiled, retractable cable
(6 ft max) and a shielded 3 ft cable to comply with CE standards. Cable lengths up to a maximum of
100 ft from LogBook can be used.
• No batteries are required; LBK1 power comes from the LogBook.
• An optional LBK1 mount can be attached to LogBook for convenient mounting of the LBK1
module.
• The size of the LBK1 is 7.875 × 4.375 × 1.125 in. (200 × 111 × 29 mm).
Capabilities
LBK1’s capabilities and limitations are highlighted in the following table. Note that,
although LBK1 provides many LogBook functions, it does not provide the degree of
control that can be obtained by using a PC and LogView.
Capabilities. The LBK1 can: Limitations. The LBK1 cannot:
Indicate LogBook power status, acquisition state, and system
errors.
Provide the user with control to start/stop an acquisition, to
initiate a manual trigger, and to mark events.
Display channel values numerically: Any measured input
channel may be displayed in real time during acquisitions.
Any enabled, displayable channel may be displayed if the
acquisition is halted.
Monitor disk status, showing what percentage of the disk is
full.
Set LogBook time.
Set up a new acquisition configuration.
View charts and graphs.
Perform mathematical functions with
virtual channels.
Run LogView.
Internally store data.