Measurement Computing WavePort rev.3.0 - Manual (Page 11)

WavePort User’s Manual 09-29-00 An Introduction to WavePort 2-1
An Introduction to WavePorts 2
What are WavePorts?......2-1
What Types of I/O Signals Apply ?….. 2-2
What are WavePorts ?
WavePorts are high-speed, portable data acquisition systems housed in a rugged
case. At present there are two distinct WavePort product lines; these are the
WavePort/PE (piezoelectric) and WavePort/V (voltage) models.
WavePort/PE devices are pre-configured to measure voltages and transducer
excitation through BNC connectors; and are ideal for applications pertaining to
vibration, rotating machinery, and acoustic measurements.
WavePort/PEs measurement capabilities are as follows:
• WavePort/PE8 - up to eight channels of voltages within ±10V and
up to 8 channels of ICP® transducer excitation (PE8)
• WavePort/PE16 - up to eight channels of voltages within ±10V and
up to 16 channels of ICP® transducer excitation
Illustrations of the BNC sections [for both PE16 and PE8 units] are featured on the
following pages.
The unit’s portability makes it an excellent choice for engineers and technicians on
the go. WavePort can be powered from a standard AC outlet, an external DC
source, or its own internal batteries.
Dimensions:
470 mm wide, 369 mm
deep, 191 mm high
(18.5” x 14.5” x 7.5”)
Weight (excluding cables):
13 kg (28 lbs.)
WavePort/V devices provide a convenient acquisition package for general-purpose voltage measurements.
The “V” series offers 8, 16, or 24 channels through BNC connectors.
WavePort/V measurement capabilities are as follows:
• WavePort/V8 - up to eight channels of voltages within ±10V
• WavePort/V16 - up to sixteen channels of voltages within ±10V
• WavePort/V24 - up to twenty-four channels of voltages within ±10V
Illustrations of the BNC sections [for both PE and V units] are featured on the following pages.
WavePorts can be powered from a standard AC outlet, an external DC source, or from internal batteries.
Their portability makes each an excellent choice for engineers and technicians on the go.
WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
The Notebook Power receptacle is “LIVE” whenever WavePort is plugged into a live AC power source.
The Module Power Switch
cannot be used to turn this receptacle “Off.”
WavePort contains no user serviceable components. Do not remove WavePort’s cover plate.
Lethal voltages are present which could cause serious injury or death.