Measurement Computing WavePort rev.3.0 - Manual (Page 27)

WavePort User’s Manual 06-14-00 System Setup 3-9
Test Hardware Dialog Box
Before testing WaveBook, make sure the device has been properly installed and powered-on. Make sure
the parallel port cable is firmly in place on both the WaveBook and the proper LPT port in the computer.
When testing WaveBook, if the unit does not respond within 30 seconds perform the
following steps:
1) reboot the system
2) upon power-up, re-open the Daq Configuration applet
3) select another configuration setting
4) reinitiate the test
To test the currently stored configuration for the WaveBook device, click the Test button. Results should be
displayed in a few seconds. The test results have two components: Resource Tests and Performance Tests.
Resource Tests. The resource tests are intended to
test system capability for the current device
configuration. Resource tests are pass/fail. Test failure
may indicate a lack of availability of the resource, or a
possible resource conflict.
Base Address Test. This resource test checks the base
address for the selected parallel port. Failure of this test
may indicate that the parallel port is not properly
configured within the system. See relevant operating
system and computer manufacturer’s documentation to
correct the problem.
Performance Tests. These types of tests are intended
to check various WaveBook functions, using the current
device configuration. Performance tests provide
quantitative results for each supported functional group.
Test results represent maximum rates the various
operations can be performed. The rates depend on the
selected parallel port protocol, and vary according to
port hardware capabilities.
Daq Configuration - Test Hardware Dialog Box
WBK30 FIFO Test. This performance test checks the data-storing capabilities of the optional,
WBK30 memory card.
When the test is completed successfully, the Daq Configuration Test Dialog Box indicates a passed
condition.
“Passed” messages indicate you can exit the test program and run your application.