Measurement Computing DASYLab - Manual (Page 47)

DasyLab - Standard Driver 989693 Configuring DASYLab for WaveBook A-11
WBK16
For proper operation, each WBK16 channel must be tuned through a process of calibration.
Although the DASYLab interface provides a means to manually setup the parameters of
each WBK16 channel, it is highly recommended that WaveView be used to calibrate the
WBK16 channels using its automated calibration feature.
During the calibration process, WaveView generates a calibration file that DASYLab can use to setup all
of the channels.
To perform a Shunt Calibration, WaveView must be used. For instructions on using
WaveView, refer to the WaveBook User’s Manual.
WBK16 Channel Configuration
In DASYLab, to use a WaveView-created calibration file:
1. Double-click the WBK16 icon in the worksheet.
2. Click Channel Setup.
3. Check the box marked, Use Calibration File.
4. Click the Browse button to locate the calibration file.
This is typically named WBK16.CAL.
If you do not want to use the calibration file that was created by WaveView, this window
provides the ability to do a Name Plate calibration. With Name Plate calibration, you
manually set each of the channel’s programmable parameters including:
• engineering units
• conversion factors
• excitation voltage
• bridge configuration
• software voltage range
• offset voltage