Measurement Computing TempScan/1100 - Manual (Page 5)

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Manual Layout
Note: For benefit of those who have not yet installed their TempScan/1100 or MultiScan/1200, this
manual begins with a copy of the installation guide that is shipped with those products. Use the
guide to install the associated software, product support, and hardware.
TempScan / MultiScan Quick Start Guide (p/n 446-0940)
Chapter 1 - System Overview provides a detailed discussion of TempScan/1100 and MultiScan/1200,
their features, front and rear panel descriptions, and necessary hardware configurations. Both IEEE
488 and RS-232 interfaces are covered. Also provides detailed instructions on line-voltage selection
and fuse replacement, rack-mount and bench-top installation, as well as power-up activation.
Chapter 2 – Expansion Units provides a detailed discussion of the two-slot expansion unit, Exp/10A
Expansion Unit and the ten-slot expansion unit, Exp/11A Expansion Unit. This chapter covers, their
features, front and rear panel descriptions, and necessary hardware configurations.
Chapter 3 – Scanning Cards discusses the three scanning card options available to the TempScan/1100
unit: The TempTC/32B thermocouple scanning card, the TempV/32B volts scanning card, and the
TempRTD/16B RTD scanning card. It also discusses the two scanning card options available to the
MultiScan/1200 unit: The MTC/24 thermocouple/volt scanning card and the MHV/24 high-voltage
scanning card.
Chapter 4 - System Configuration discusses TempScan/1100 or MultiScan/1200 memory allocation, the
required configuration of channels, scans, acquisitions, and triggers, as well as the additional
configuration of alarms, data format, and power-up.
Chapter 5 - System Operation discusses how the TempScan/1100 or MultiScan/1200 system operates.
This includes the operation of the acquisition buffer, the digital input/output, the High/Low/Last
(HLL) Registers, the Status and Event Reporting Registers, as well as the channels.
Chapter 6 - System Calibration states how to access ChartView’s built-in automated calibration feature
and also discusses the manual calibration for the TempScan/1100 and MultiScan/1200 units, and for
their respective scanning cards.
Software
ChartView discusses the ready-to-use Windows-based data-logging software that features a strip-chart
style graphical interface. The various windows, toolbar buttons and menu items are described and
explained.
ViewXL discusses the ViewXL Microsoft Excel Add-In. The application provides setup and data
acquisition for personal computers running 32-bit versions of Windows. The features of Excel and
ChartView combine seamlessly to form a powerful data acquisition tool.
Appendices
Appendix A - API Command Reference discusses the entire command set covering both the
TempScan/1100 and MultiScan/1200 units. The command syntax, interpretation, and reference are
provided. The description format of the individual API commands includes the command type,
execution, syntax, description, and an example program excerpt.
Appendix B – IEEE 488, Serial, and ASCII - This appendix provides background information
concerning the IEEE 488 bus, the serial bus, and ASCII controls.
Appendix C - Program Examples in Quick Basic. This appendix is included as a reference for those
individuals who are interested in writing their own programs for use with MultiScan/1200 and/or
TempScan/1100.
Information which may have changed since the time of printing will be found in a README.TXT file on
disk, or in an addendum to the manual.