Measurement Computing WaveBook rev.4.0 - Manual (Page 24)

3-2 System Setup and Power Options 05-15-01 WaveBook User’s Manual
Connecting the Communication Cable
WaveBook communicates with a notebook or desktop PC through the computer’s parallel port. Use of an
Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) or an Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) is recommended.
Two card options are available for use with PCs that do not have Enhanced Parallel Ports. These are:
• WBK20A PCMCIA/EPP interface-card, to be used in conjunction with
a notebook’s PC-Card port.
• WBK21 ISA/EPP interface-card, for use with a desktop PC.
Both options are discussed in the WBK20A and WBK21 Document Module (included as a part of this
manual) and are shipped with additional documentation.
The CA-35-2 communication cable connects to the host PC through a 25-pin connector, located on
WaveBook’s rear panel. The WaveBook connector is labeled “TO COMPUTER.”
Connecting the Communication Cable (CA-35-2)
Reference Note:
For information regarding the optional WBK20A PCMCIA/EPP interface-card, or the
WBK21 ISA/EPP interface-card, refer to the documentation that is shipped with those
products. WBK20A connects to the notebook’s PC-Card port. WBK21 connects to a
desktop PC’s ISA slot. Both options are discussed briefly in the WBK20A and WBK21
Document Module.
System Enhancement and Expansion
Adding WBK Option Cards
This section pertains to adding a WBK11, WBK12, or WBK13 Series card to a WaveBook/512 or to a
WBK10, or WBK10H expansion module.
Important Notice Regarding the WaveBook/516 and the WBK10A:
Cards for WaveBook/516 and WBK10A are installed at the factory per customer order.
Users are not to remove or install cards for these two products as the applicable cards are
not “plug-and-play” for these devices and erroneous signal values could result. If you
desire to remove or add a card to these products, contact your service representative.
WBK11, WBK11A
Simultaneous Sample & Hold Cards (8 channels each)
WBK12, WBK12A, WBK13, and WBK13A
WBK12, WBK12A: Programmable Low-Pass Filter Cards (8 channels each)
WBK13, WBK13A: Programmable Low-Pass Filter Card with SSH (8 channels each)
All WBK11, WBK12,WBK13, and WBK11A, WBK12A, and WBK13A configurations are controlled by
software. There are no hardware settings.