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Parallel Port Connections
Note: If you do not need to add a parallel port, skip this parallel port section.
If you need to connect a WaveBook/512A, /516, or /516A to a notebook or desktop PC that lacks a parallel port,
you can use an interface device to obtain a port. To do so, your PC needs to have an available PC-Card Slot, ISA
Bus Slot, or a PCI Bus Slot. You can use one of the following devices, depending on which interface is needed.
Reference Note:
You will need to use the Daq Configuration Applet to set the parallel port system devices. Appendix A,
Using the Daq Configuration Applet, contains instructions for opening the applet and configuring devices.
Appendix B, TCP/IP and Resource Tests, provides instructions for using the Daq Configuration Applet to
test the system.
WBK20A
For Interfacing with a PC-Card Slot
If you need to connect your WaveBook/512A, /516,
or /516A to a notebook PC that has no available
parallel port, you can use a WBK20A. The device
consists of a PCMCIA Interface Card, cable, and
DB25 Connector.
Refer to separate instructions [supplied with the
WBK20A] if applicable.
WBK20A, Plugs into a PC-Card Slot
WBK21
For Interfacing with an ISA Bus Slot.
If you need to connect your WaveBook/512A, /516,
or /516A to a desktop PC that has no available
parallel port, you may be able to use the WBK21
option to provide a port. The board’s connector is
labeled LPT. WBK21 plugs into and ISA Bus Slot.
Refer to separate instructions [supplied with the
WBK21] if applicable.
WBK21, Plugs into an ISA Bus Slot
WBK23
For Interfacing with a PCI Bus Slot.
If you need to connect your WaveBook/512A,
/516, or /516A to a desktop PC that has no
available parallel port, you may be able to use a
WBK23 to provide a port. The WBK23 plugs into
a PCI Bus Slot.
Refer to separate instructions [supplied with the
WBK23] if applicable.
WBK23, Plugs into a PCI Bus Slot
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