Measurement Computing DataShuttle User Manual

Datashuttle and dynares, User’s manual, For data acquisition and control

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November 2001

Printed in the United States of America

DataShuttle and DynaRes

User’s Manual

for Data Acquisition and Control

the smart approach to instrumentation

™

IOtech, Inc.

25971 Cannon Road

Cleveland, OH 44146-1833

Phone: (440) 439-4091

Fax: (440) 439-4093

E-mail (sales):

[email protected]

E-mail (post-sales):

[email protected]

Internet:

www.iotech.com

DataShuttle and DynaRes

Users Manual

for Data Acquisition and Control

p/n

1051-0901

Rev.

2.0

This manual is related to the following products:

DynaRes

Table of contents

Document Outline

DataShuttle and DynaRes User's Manual
Warranty Information
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction & Installation of the Data Shuttle
- Introduction
- General Information
- Features and Configurations
- DataShuttle Model Variations
- Installing Your DataShuttle
- Physical Installation
Chapter 2 - DataShuttle - Technical Notes
- Block Diagram
- EDITCAL
- Auxiliary Analog and Digital Components
- Digital Components
  - Installing Digital Modules
  - Installing Pull-up Resistors
    - Installing Current Limiting Resistors
- Counter/Timer
  - Counter/Timers lines available on the DataShuttle
- Troubleshooting: Installation
- Troubleshooting: Operation
- Product Specifications
Chapter 3 - Introduction to the DynaRes
- General Information
- Features and Configurations
  - For More Information
  - DynaRes System Requirements
    - Hardware
    - Software Environment
Chapter 4 - Installing the DynaRes
- Overview
- Verifying DynaRes Switch Settings
- Physical Board Installation
- Measuring Current
- Setting the Board Number Switch
- Setting the Base Address
  - Setting DynaRes Base Address
    - To Set the Base Address
    - DynaRes Base Address Switch Additive Values
  - Base Address Settings
    - Possible DynaRes Base Address Settings
- Changing Hardware Interrupts
Chapter 5 - DynaRes - Tecnical Notes
- Overview
- Pin Assignments
- Block Diagram
- Recalibration
  - Factory Methods
  - Recalibration
- EDITCAL Utility
  - Starting Editcal
  - EDITCAL Selections
    - To Select a Function
- Troubleshooting: Installation
- Troubleshooting: Operation
- Product Specifications: DynaRes 8/16
Chapter 6 - Introduction to Terminal Panels
- General Information
- Physical Installation
  - To Install a Terminal Panel
    - Terminal Panel Cross Reference
- Types of Terminal Panels
  - T31 Terminal Panel
  - T71 Terminal Panel
- Reference Tables
  - T31 Pin Connectors
  - T71 Pin Connectors
- Auxiliary Analog and Digital Components
- Troubleshooting Q & As
- Product Specifications
Chapter 7 - Introduction to the ACAO Board
- General Information
- Features and Configurations
  - For More Information
  - System Requirements
    - Hardware
    - Software Environment
Chapter 8 - Installing the ACAO
- Overview
- Verifying ACAO Switch Settings
- Physical Board Installation
  - Terminal Panel Connections
  - Physical Installation
    - To Install the ACAO Board
- Setting the Voltage/Current Switches
  - Setting the Switches
    - To Set the Voltage/Current Switches
    - V/C Switch Settings for Analog Output Channels
  - Next Steps
- Setting the Board Number Switches
- Setting the Base Address
  - Setting ACAO Base Address
    - To Set the Base Address
    - ACAO Base Address Switch Additive* Values
  - Base Address Settings
    - Possible ACAO Base
Chapter 9 - ACAO Analog Output & Control Board Technical Notes
- Overview
- Recalibration
  - Factory Methods
  - Recalibration
- Editing Calibration Files
- Calibration File Format
  - Analog Output Calibration File
    - Content of CALIB.DAT
  - CALOUT.DAT Notes
- Reconstructing A Lost Calibration File
- Using EDITCAL
  - Starting EDITCAL
    - To Start Up EDITCAL.EXE
  - EDITCAL Selections
    - To Select a Function
- Troubleshooting: Installation
- Troubleshooting: Operation
  - Operating Qs And As
  - If you Need Customer Support
- Product Specifications
Chapter 10 - QuickLog Introduction
- General Information
- Setting Up QuickLog
- Specifications
Chapter 11 - Getting Started with QuickLog
- General Information
- File Menu
- Edit Menu
- Options Menu: General
- Options Menu: Inputs
- Options Menu: Output Meters
- Options Menu: Chart
- Chart Menu
- Run Menu
- Window Menu
- Calibration Menu
- Help Menu
Chapter 12 - Applications Primer
- Applications Reference
Chapter 13 - Analog Input & Output
- Analog Input & Output
Chapter 14 - Digital I/O
- Digital Input & Output
Appendix A - Thermocouple Application Tips
Glossary
- Data Acquisition Glossary