Measurement Computing TempBook rev.3.0 - Manual (Page 3)

TempBook User’s Manual, 11-14-00
i
How To Use This Manual
This manual explains the setup and operation of the TempBook data acquisition system. This manual
is divided into a table of contents, 11 chapters, and 1 appendix as follows:
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Quick Start begins with an overview description and a listing of system
specifications. If you are generally familiar with this type of equipment, the Quick Start section
shows how to hook up a simple system; however, most users will prefer the more detailed startup
procedures in chapter 2.
Chapter 2 - Installation, Configuration, and Calibration describes panel switches, indicators,
connectors, hardware hookups, software installation, configuration, and calibration.
Chapter 3 - Using TempView (16-bit) explains the use and features of TempView. Screen prints
show you the pull-down menus, toolbars, charts, and parameter fields discussed in the text.
Chapter 4 - Using PostView discusses the independent PostView program. PostView allows you to
view waveforms recorded by TempView, after the acquisition.
Chapter 5 - Programmer’s Guide explains how to custom-program for your application. Various
concerns are discussed; e.g., a comparison of standard and enhanced APIs and language support.
Chapter 6 - Standard API Programming of the TempBook With C describes several example
programs using the standard API with the C language.
Chapter 7 - Software Calibration and Zero Compensation describes the commands and parameters
related to calibration and zero compensation. This chapter organizes and supplements related
sections of the tbkCommand Reference chapter.
Chapter 8 - Thermocouple Measurement describes the commands and parameters related to
thermocouple measurement. This chapter organizes and supplements related sections of the
tbkCommand Reference chapter.
Chapter 9 - tbkCommand Reference (Standard API) describes the commands and parameters of the
“standard” API including useful reference tables.
Chapter 10 - Programming Models for Enhanced API describes the fundamental building blocks for
TempBook data acquisition software. These programming blocks can then be arranged and
filled with your parameters to make your system do as you please. Program excerpts illustrate
the basic concepts and can often (with modifications) be used in your code.
Chapter 11 - daqCommand Reference (Enhanced API) describes the commands and parameters of
the “enhanced” API including useful reference tables.
Appendix A- Differential Measurement Configurations describes setups for “floating” and
“referenced” differential signal input connections.
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
Using this equipment in ways other than described in this manual can cause
personal injury or equipment damage. Before setting up and using your
equipment, you should read all documentation that covers your system. Pay
special attention to cautions and warnings formatted like this one.
Software Reference Note:
16-bit PC users can use TempView out-of-the-box (see chapter 3) or program their
own application. Programmers using 16-bit API should refer to chapters 5 through 9.
Chapters 6, 7, and 8 provide examples and explain how to perform common tasks with
the standard API (16-bit) detailed in chapter 9.
32-bit PC users can program their own application. Programmers using 32-bit API
should refer to chapters 5, 10, and 11; chapter 10 explains programming models for the
enhanced API detailed in chapter 11.