Measurement Computing TempBook rev.3.0 - Manual (Page 4)

11-14-00 TempBook User’s Manual ii
Table of Contents
1 Introduction and Quick Start
Overview------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1
Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1
Available Accessories ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2
Specifications-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2
Quick Start----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-3
Signal Connection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-3
PC Connection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-3
Power Connection and Switch --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-4
Software Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-4
2 Installation, Configuration, and Calibration
Inspection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-1
Panel Connectors and Indicators --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1
Termination Card and I/O Connectors--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-2
Internal Configuration---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-3
Watchdog Timer Enable/Disable (JP8) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-3
Time Base Selection (JP9)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-3
Hardware Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-3
Rechargeable Battery Module (DBK30A) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-4
Charging the Battery Modules --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-4
Battery Module Connection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-5
Parallel Port Capabilities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-5
TempBook Configuration Under Windows 95/98 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-6
Connection Troubleshooting (Windows 95/98) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-8
Calibration of TempBook------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-8
Calibration Constants File Installation------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-8
Hardware Calibration ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-8
3 Using TempView
Application Startup ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-1
TempView Components ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-2
Analog Input Spreadsheet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-2
Acquisition Configuration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-3
Counter/Timer Window-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-4
Digital I/O Window ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3-4
Charts and the Spreadsheet's "Reading" column --------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-4
TempView Menu Items -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-5
File ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-5
Edit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-5
Select Device -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-6
Window -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-6
Acquisition ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-6
Charts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-6
4 Using PostView
Introduction---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-1
PostView Toolbar Items ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-2
PostView Menu Items---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-3
PostView Time Base
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Data File Accessibility -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-4