Measurement Computing DataShuttle - Manual (Page 84)

9-6 ACAO Analog Output & Control Board Technical Notes 11-13-01 DataShuttle and DynaRes
EDITCAL Selections
To Select a Function
Once EDITCAL is up and running you can use the arrow keys to navigate back and forth
among the following menu selections:
Data Files: To merge calibration files supplied from the factory into a single file for
systems that have multiple units, or to update existing calibration files.
AC EEPROM: To view or modify calibration data on Analog Connection units that
have non-volatile on-unit EEPROMS.
DS EEPROM: To view and/or modify the calibration numbers of DataShuttle
EEPROMs, or to perform an analog calibration
QUIT: Ends the EDITCAL session.
4. Move the arrow keys until DS EEPROM is flashing.
5. Press [ENTER].
6. Proceed according to the on-screen instructions that appear after making your selection.
At any time during your use of EDITCAL, you can press the [F1] key to display help-
text regarding a highlighted field.
Troubleshooting: Installation
If you experience difficulty in getting your data acquisition board up and running, please check to see that
the installation is according to the descriptions in Chapter 8.
If the software reports a board failure, or that it cannot find a board, then try these remedies:
1. Confirm that the board is seated properly in the PC expansion slot (reseat it, if necessary; see the
illustration on page 8 – 2).
2. Verify the Board Number Switches are not set to “0.” (Refer to page 8 – 4).
3. Use a different Base Address. It is possible that another device in your installation is trying to use the
same Base Address (please see the explanation on page 8 – 6).
4. If there is more than one data acquisition board in your installation, make sure they all have the same
Base Address and interrupts, sequential Board Numbers, starting with 1.
5. Install the board in another open slot in the PC (follow the instructions on page 8 – 2).
6. Remove other devices from expansion slots in your PC to check whether they are conflicting with
your data acquisition board.
7. If possible, install the board in another computer to verify its correct operation.
8. Verify that the software is up to date (a version compatible with the board you are using. Contact us,
or your software provider).
9. Remove other terminate and stay resident (TSR) programs from your system’s AUTOEXEC.BAT
file, temporarily.