Measurement Computing 200 Series DaqBook - Manual (Page 7)

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Table of Contents
1 – Daq Systems, a Brief Overview
Daq Systems, the Modular Concept ……1-1
DaqBooks, DaqBoards, & Daq PC-Cards….1-2
Using DBK Cards & Modules for Signal Conditioning …1-3
Daq Software …… 1-3
2 – Setup and Startup
Set Jumpers ……2-2
Connect to the PC and Connect Power ….. 2-3
Install Software and Product Support Documentation …… 2-4
Test Hardware…… 2-5
3 – A Closer Look at DaqBook Hardware
DaqBook/100, /112, /120, /200, and /216 ……3-1
In General …… 3-1
DaqBook Differences …… 3-1
Performance Factors …… 3-2
Front and Rear Panels ……3-2
Jumpers ……3-4
Connections ……3-7
DaqBook/260 …… 3-12
Front and Rear Panels ……3-12
Hardware Setup ……3-13
Stacking Hardware ……3-17
Using Dual-Lock Tabs and Splice Plates …… 3-17
Using T-Cables ……3-18
DBK Basics (Document Module)
Introduction…… 1
How Do DBKs Connect to the Data Acquisition Device? …… 2
Connecting DBKs to DaqBooks, ISA-Type DaqBoards, and LogBooks …… 2
Connecting DBKs to Daq PC-Cards ……3
Connecting DBKs to DaqBoard/2000 Series and cPCI DaqBoard/2000c
Series Boards …… 4
DBK Identification Tables ….. 5
Analog Output DBKs …… 5
Digital I/O Control DBKs …… 5
Analog Signal Conditioning DBKs …… 5
Expansion and Terminal Panel Connection DBKs …… 6
Power Supply DBKs …… 6
Tips on Setting up a Data Acquisition System …… 7
Power Supplies and Power Connectors ……8
An Introduction to Power-Related DBKs ….. 9
Calculating Your System’s Power Needs …… 11
Additional Reading ….. 13
Appendix A - Specifications, DaqBooks