Measurement Computing WaveBook rev.3.0 - Manual (Page 12)

QS-4 Quick Start, 6-24-99 WaveBook User’s Manual
5. Test your System
After software installation, the hardware must be tested to verify communication between the PC and the WaveBook.
To test hardware performance, the software installs the Daq Configuration applet into the Windows Control Panel.
This tests the PC parallel port (or WBK20/21 interface) capabilities, and then estimates the maximum performance,
using both standard and enhanced protocols. Testing also verifies that the WaveBook is properly attached and ready to
operate.
To run the WaveBook test program:
1. Ensure the WaveBook is connected to the host computer, and both devices are powered-on.
2. Double-click on the Daq Configuration applet (in the Windows Control Panel).
3. Select the WaveBook device.
4. Click on Properties.
5. Click on the Resource Test button (within the Test Hardware tab).
The program performs several tests on the PC and WaveBook and displays the results. Once communication (between
PC and WaveBook) has been established, you can start WaveView and begin to collect data.
6. Start WaveView and Collect Data
WaveView is a Windows-based application that enables you to acquire data for immediate viewing or for storage to PC
hard disk. No programming knowledge is required.
1. Start WaveView by double-clicking on its icon. The WaveView Configuration window appears
(see following figure).
Note: WaveView interrogates the hardware to see what options and expansion modules are connected to the
WaveBook. The total number of channels displayed on the configuration menu corresponds to the number
of channels connected.
WaveView Configuration Window
Item Description Item Description
1 Save Configuration 8 Open Scope Window
2 Load Configuration 9 Open Direct to Disk
3 Turn All Channels Off 10 Launch PostView with Latest Acquisition File
4 Turn All Channels On 11 Auto Zero Enabled Channels
5 Fill Down 12 Enable Spreadsheet Reading Column
6 Open Acquisition Configuration Dialog 13 Disable Spreadsheet Reading Column
7 Open Module Configuration Dialog 14 Open WBK16 Sensor Calibration Window