Measurement Computing DataShuttle - Manual (Page 41)

DataShuttle and DynaRes 11-09-01 Installing the DynaRes 4-1
Installing the DynaRes 4
Overview
Getting your DynaRes data acquisition and process control board up and running is a straightforward
process; you only need to:
• Verify the board’s switch settings that control board identity and system addressing (see page 4 – 1),
• Physically insert the board into a slot of the personal computer (page 4 – 2; and illustration on 4 – 2),
• Connect a terminal panel to the board (to attach sensing devices and for digital outputs from the
DynaRes; see page 4 – 2), and
• Load and start up the software to be used for the project.
As the scope of this manual focuses on the DynaRes board, this chapter discusses board’s switch settings,
and the physical insertion of the board.
Please see your terminal panel manual for full instructions regarding its attachment to the DynaRes, as well
as for how to connect sensors to the panel.
Guidelines for loading the software, and for starting up, depend on the application program you are going to
use (such as DASYLab
®
or QuickLog PC, or a package by a third party developer who has our
authorization).
The program you are going to use with the DynaRes might even be unique and proprietary, a product of
your organization. (The Analog Connection Development System is a powerful set of utilities making it
possible for software engineers to design and develop their own programs to exploit the DynaRes’ many
features.)
In any event, please refer to the software provider’s installation manual, or user guide, for specific
information on how to load and run the particular program.
Troubleshooting – If you have any difficulty getting your board to work, refer to the “Troubleshooting”
section in Chapter 5.
Verifying DynaRes Switch Settings
Single Board
When you purchase a data acquisition board new from our company, the product’s switch settings already
are correct to operate a single board with our software (DASYLab, QuickLog PC, the Analog Connection
Development System, and all others).
This means the factory switch settings are right for the purpose of using only one board, and you can skip
the task of confirming them. You can go directly to the “Physical Board Installation” section on page 4 – 2
in this chapter, and begin to follow the steps there.
Multiple Boards
If you are using more than one board at a time, set the individual boards’ Board Number Switch first (refer
to “Setting the Board Number Switch” on page 4 – 4), then go on to perform the physical installation.
Otherwise, there’s no reason to be concerned about the board’s switch settings, except in the unlikely event
you encounter a problem in getting your product to operate. (If you experience a problem, refer to
“Troubleshooting” in Chapter 5).