Measurement Computing WaveBook rev.5.3 - Manual (Page 15)

What Are WBKs?
You can use optional modules and cards to enhance or expand your WaveBook system. These WaveBook options are
known as WBKs.
Internally, WaveBooks have room for one signal-conditioning card. Externally, you can use one or more expansion
modules.
Reference Note:
The WBK option cards and modules that follow are detailed in a companion document, the WBK Option
Cards and Modules User’s Manual, p/n 489-0902. A PDF version of the document is included on your
data acquisition CD.
WBK Options
Note: The items represented in the table are not shown to the same scale.
WBK10A
Analog Expansion Module
8 Channels via BNC Connectors
Each WBK10A module can be used to provide WaveBook with 8
additional differential-analog-inputs. The modules are equipped with
a programmable gain instrumentation amplifier (PGA) and, like the
WaveBook, each has a built-in expansion bus.
Up to eight WBK10A modules can be cascaded together for a system
capacity of 72 differential channels. Each module is capable of
supporting a WBK11A, WBK12A, or WBK13A option card.
WBK11A
Simultaneous Sample & Hold Card (8 channels)
The WBK11A card can simultaneously sample 8 channels and can
be installed inside a WaveBook or in a WBK10A module. The cards
allow for concurrent (<150 ns) capture of multiple input channels and
virtually eliminate channel-to-channel time skewing.
The WBK11A option is factory install only.
WBK12A
Programmable Low-Pass Filter Card
(8 channels)
WBK13A
Programmable Low-Pass Filter Card with SSH
(8 channels)
WBK12A and WBK13A are 8-channel programmable low-pass filter
cards for use with WaveBook data acquisition systems. These cards
install directly into a WaveBook or WBK10A module and provide
programmable low-pass filtering over all channels. Multiple WBK12A
and WBK13A cards can be installed in one system for up to 72
channels. All of the cards’ low-pass filters and cutoff frequencies are
configured via software.
WBK13A cards have the additional capability of sampling all
channels at the same time.
The WBK12A and WBK13A options are factory install only.
WBK14
Dynamic Signal Conditioning Module
8 Channels via BNC Connectors
The WBK14 is a dynamic analog signal input module. It enables
WaveBooks to interface with piezoelectric transducers that include
accelerometers, microphones, and force/pressure transducers.
Each WBK14 channel has a:
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current source for transducer biasing
high-pass filter
programmable gain amplifier
anti-aliasing low-pass filter
simultaneous sample-and-hold (SSH) amplifiers
WBK15
8-Slot 5B Signal Conditioning Module
8 channels via 5B Modules
The WBK15 module provides for a diverse range of signals available
through optional 5B modules. Measurement types include: LVDT,
potentiometer, isolated current loop, ±10mV to ±40V inputs, linearized
RTD, thermocouple, frequency-to-voltage, and strain gage.
See latest catalog or contact your sales representative in regard to the
types of 5B Modules available for your application.
WaveBook/512A, /516, /516A, /516E 897995 An Introduction to WaveBooks & WBKs 1-3