Measurement Computing WaveBook rev.4.0 - Manual (Page 13)

WaveBook User’s Manual 05-22-01 An Introduction to WaveBook 2-3
What are WBKs?
You can use various modules and option cards to expand your WaveBook system. These WaveBook options are known
as WBKs.
Internally, WaveBook has 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 later in this user’s manual. The information is
provided in WBK document modules that begin immediately after chapter 4. The WBK document modules
are presented in alpha-numerical order and include product specifications.
WBK Options - Each of the following options are detailed in product-dedicated document modules.
Note that the items represented in the table are not shown to the same scale.
WBK10, WBK10H, and WBK10A
Analog Expansion Modules
8 Channels via BNC Connectors
Each WBK10 series 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 WBK10 series modules can be cascaded together for a
system capacity of 72 differential channels. Each module is capable
of supporting a WBK11, WBK12, or WBK13 series option card.
WBK11 and WBK11A
Simultaneous Sample & Hold Card (8 channels)
The WBK11series cards can simultaneously sample 8 channels and
can be installed inside a WaveBook or in a WBK10 series module.
The cards allow for concurrent (<150 ns) capture of multiple input
channels and virtually eliminate channel-to-channel time skewing.
WBK12 and WBK12A
Programmable Low-Pass Filter Card
(8 channels)
WBK13 and WBK13A
Programmable Low-Pass Filter Card with SSH
(8 channels)
WBK12, WBK12A, WBK13, 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
WBK10 series module and provide programmable low-pass filtering
over all channels. Multiple WBK12 series and WBK13 series 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.
WBK13 and WBK13A cards have the additional capability of
sampling all channels at the same time.
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:
• 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.