Measurement Computing StrainBook/616 - Manual (Page 136)

The tab label of the Properties Dialog Box, as well as the box itself, will appear different, depending on
whether the device is a “first level” or a “second level” device. StrainBook/616 is a first level device
because it connects directly to the Ethernet [via a PC jack or network hub]. The associated Properties Box
[for first level devices] includes a Serial Number field and an IP Address Setting panel.
WBK40 and WBK41 cannot connect directly to the Ethernet. However, one of these devices can be
connected to the StrainBook’s expansion port. In this case the Property Dialog Box has an Expansion Port
pull-down menu; but no Serial Number field and no IP Address Setting panel. The attached WBK40 [or
WBK41] would use the same address as the host StrainBook.
Reference Notes:
Refer to Appendix B in regard to TCP/IP and Resource Tests.
Configuring for Ethernet
First Level Ethernet Device
Configuring for Ethernet
Second Level Ethernet Device
StrainBook is a first level device as it connects
directly to a PC Ethernet jack, or to an Ethernet
network hub
WBK40 and WBK41 are second level devices.
Either can be connected to StrainBook’s Expansion
Port. Second level devices do not have a direct
connection to the Ethernet.
• Device Name : The Device Name field is displayed with the default device name. The field can be
changed to any descriptive name. This device name is the name to be used with the
daqOpen
function
to open the device. This name will also be displayed in the device lists for opening the device in the
WaveView
.
• Device Type : The Device Type field indicates the device initially selected. StrainBook is a first level
device as it connects directly to the Ethernet. A WBK40 or WBK41 can connect to the Ethernet via
StrainBook’s Expansion Port.
• Expansion Port [second level devices only]: Used to select the Expansion Port on the first level
device. For StrainBook only one Expansion Port is present so the port value must be set to “Port 1.”
Other devices such as WaveBook/516E have 3 Expansion Ports.
• Serial Number : The serial number field pertains to the first level Ethernet device, e.g., StrainBook.
The device serial number is used in the Auto IP Address Setting process.
A-4 Using the Daq Configuration Applet with StrainBook 977194 Appendix A