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Page 3: Warnings, Cautions, Notes, And Tips
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips Refer all service to qualified personnel. This symbol warns of possible personal injury or equipment damage under noted conditions. Follow all safety standards of professional practice and the recommendations in this manual. Using this equipment in ways other than described in this manual can present serious safety hazards or cause equipment damage.
Page 4 Your order was carefully inspected prior to shipment. When you receive your order, carefully unpack all items from the shipping carton and check for physical signs of damage that may have occurred during shipment. Promptly report any damage to the shipping agent and your sales representative.
Page 5 Part 1 of 2 DBK Options General Information through DBK34A © 1998 through 2005 Printed in the United States of America 917594 Part 1 of 2...
Page 7: Manual Layout
Manual Layout This user’s manual includes several chapters and independent DBK sections. It also includes DBK Basics, which is a stand alone document. DBK Basics – Explains what DBKs are and uses tables to identify the various types of DBKs. The document module includes: tips for setting up a data acquisition system, how to determine system power requirements, and various power options.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents DBK Basics Introduction…… DBK Basics How Do DBKs Connect? …… DBK Identification Tables ….. Tips on Setting up a Data Acquisition System …… DBK Basics Power Supplies & Connectors …… An Introduction to Power-Related DBKs …… DBK Basics Power Requirements...
Page 9 Part 2 DBK41, 10-Slot Expansion Module DBK42, 16-Slot 5B Signal Conditioning Module DBK43A, 8-Channel Strain-Gage Module DBK44, 2-Ch. 5B Signal-Conditioning Card DBK45, 4-Ch. SSH and Low-Pass Filter Card DBK46, 4-Channel Analog Output Card DBK48, Multipurpose Isolated Signal- Conditioning Module (supports up to 16 8B Modules) DBK50 and DBK51, Voltage Input Modules DBK55, 8-Channel Frequency-to-Voltage Input...
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Page 11: Introduction
DBK Basics This “DBK Basics” section of the manual does not apply to DaqBoard/500 Series or DaqBoard/1000 Series boards. Those boards are not intended for use with DBK options; nor will they support such options. Introduction…… 1 How Do DBKs Connect to the Data Acquisition Device? …… 2 Connecting DBKs to DaqBook/100/200 Series Devices, ISA-Type DaqBoards, &...
Page 12: How Do Dbks Connect To The Data Acquisition Device
Reference Notes: During software installation, Adobe automatically install onto your hard drive as a part of product support. The default location is in the Programs group, which can be accessed from the Windows Desktop. Refer to the PDF documentation, especially the DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual (p/n 457-0905) for details regarding both hardware and software in relevant to DBKs.
Page 13: Connecting Dbks To Daq Pc-Cards
The previous figure applies to LogBooks, DaqBook/100/200 Series devices, and ISA-type DaqBoards. As will be seen elsewhere in this document, some devices do not include all three connectors, i.e., P1, P2, and Connecting DBKs to Daq PC-Cards The Daq PC-Card is only intended for connections to a P1 connector of a single “passive” DBK card or module.
Page 14: Connecting Dbks To Daqboard/2000 Series Boards
Connecting DBKs to DaqBoard/2000 Series Boards DaqBoard/2000 Series and cPCI DaqBoard/2000 Series boards have 100-pin connectors designated as P4. The 100 pins correlate to various pins on P1, P2, and P3 DB37 connectors.* Connectivity in the system is as follows (see figure). •...
Page 15: Connecting Dbks To Daqbook/2000 Series Devices
Connecting DBKs to DaqBook/2000 Series Devices Several products make use of the DaqBook/2000 nomenclature. However, they do not all offer the same connection options. Refer to pinouts for the specific devices, as needed. Product DaqBook/2001 and /2005 DaqBook/2020 DaqOEM/2001 and /2005 DaqBook/2000A DaqBook/2000E DaqBook/2000X...
Page 16 Connecting DBKs to a DaqBook/2000 Series Device via P1, P2, and/or P3 The DBKs do not connect directly to the port, but through a CA-37-x ribbon cable, where “x” indicates the number of expansion devices that can be connected. For example, a CA-37-3 cable includes a 37-pin mating connector to interface with the DaqBook/2000 Series DB37 connector (P1, P2, P3);...
Page 17 Connecting DBKs to a DaqBook/2000 “AEX” Device via P4 Every DaqBook/2000 “AEX” device has a 100-pin connector designated as P4. The P4 pins correlate to various pins on P1, P2, and P3. The P4 connector on a DaqBook/2000 “AEX” device shares signal connections with the P1, P2, and P3 connectors.
Page 18 P4 connectivity for DaqBook/2000 “AEX” devices is as follows: • One end of a CA-195 cable connects to the DaqBook/2000 “AEX” device’s 100-pin P4 connector. Note that the CA-195 cable has two P4 connectors. • The other end of the CA-195 cable connects to a DBK200 Series adapter board [or adapter module] for 100-pin to 37-pin adaptations, e.g., P4-to-P1, P2, P3;...
Page 19: Dbk Identification Tables
DBK Identification Tables Analog Output DBKs Analog Output Product Name/Description DBK2 Voltage Output Card DBK5 Current Output Card DBK46 Analog Output Card option for designated devices Digital I/O Control DBKs Digital I/O / Control Product Name/Description DBK20 General-Purpose Digital I/O Card (Screw Terminals) DBK21 General-Purpose Digital I/O Card (DB37 Connectors) DBK23...
Page 20: Analog Signal Conditioning Dbks
Analog Signal Conditioning DBKs The DBKs that are used for analog signal conditioning attach to transducers and condition their outputs into analog voltages. An A/D converter, located in the primary acquisition device, measures the analog voltages. There are many signal-conditioning solutions available (and more are in development). Note that DBK high-capacity modules require more circuitry than can fit on a compact card.
Page 21: Expansion And Terminal Panel Connection Dbks
Expansion and Terminal Panel Connection DBKs The following DBKs offer provide various expansion and connection options. The stackable 3-slot DBK10 low-profile enclosure can be used for up to three DBKs. If a system has more than 3 DBKs, the 10-slot DBK41 can be used.
Page 22: Tips On Setting Up A Data Acquisition System
Power Supply DBKs Power supply type DBKs are typically used in laboratory, automotive, and field applications. Input power can come from any +10 to +20 VDC source, or from an AC source by using an appropriately rated AC-to- DC adapter. The DBK30A rechargeable power supply can power DBK modules where AC mains are not available (the DBK30A outputs 28 V for powering transducers).
Page 23 4. When configuring your LogBook or Daq device(s) consider the following: • LogBook calibration is typically performed automatically through LogView software; however, some DBKs may require manual calibration. • The DaqBook/100 Series and DaqBook/200 Series devices, and DaqBoards (ISA type) have internal jumpers and switches that you must set manually to match your application.
Page 24: Power Supplies And Power Connectors
Power Supplies and Power Connectors Power supplies convert the raw power they receive into a lower DC voltage and/or current for use by devices with various power demands. Many of the power supplies that are used to power data acquisition equipment are of the switching-mode type.
Page 25: An Introduction To Power-Related Dbks
An Introduction to Power-Related DBKs The power-related DBK options are the DBK30A, DBK32A, DBK33, DBK34, and DBK34A. From the standpoint of providing reliable power, these DBKs have proven convenient in laboratory, automotive, and field applications. Input power for these devices can come from any 10 to 20 VDC source, or from an AC source via an appropriate AC-to-DC adapter.
Page 26: Power Requirements
Power Requirements The improper use of power can cause system damage. The following terms are important in regard to understanding your system’s power needs. • Supply power for signal conditioning type DBKs comes from a primary acquisition device, such as a DaqBook/2000 Series device or LogBook, or from a power card or module. If needed, the DBK32A or DBK33 can provide additional power to meet DBK power demands.
Page 27: Dbk Basics -18
DaqBook/2000 Series Devices If using power from AC mains (through adapter), you need not worry about Daq device power use. If using battery-power, you can compute operational endurance from the battery’s watt×hr rating and power tables. DaqBook/2000 Series devices use no power from the PC, but do require DC voltage from an AC-to-DC adapter with a supply range of +10 VDC to +30 VDC, or another suitable DC source.
Page 28: Calculating Your System's Power Needs
Calculating Your System’s Power Needs Use the chart below and the worktable on the next page to ensure your system will have sufficient power. If the load (calculated in the worktable) exceeds available power (from the chart at the right), you must add a power card or a module such as a DBK32A or DBK33.
Page 29 DBK32 DBK32A DBK33 DBK34 DBK34A Use the following procedure and table to calculate the required system power. 1. In the Quantity column (5th), list the number of DBKs of that type in your system. 2. In the Sub Total column (7th), enter the product of column 5 and column 6 (mW). 3.
Page 30 Options +15 VDC DBK1 DBK2 18 mA DBK4 95 mA DBK5 2 mA DBK7 14 mA DBK8 15 mA DBK9 21 mA DBK10 DBK11A 15 mA DBK12 15 mA DBK13 16 mA DBK15 DBK16 37 mA DBK17 30 mA DBK18 36 mA DBK19 6 mA...
Page 31: Additional Reading
Options +15 VDC DBK65 25 mA DBK70*** <1 mA DBK80 25 mA DBK81 35 mA 60 mA DBK82 60 mA DBK83 DBK84 60 mA 25 mA DBK85 DBK90 40 mA DBK200 DBK201 DBK202 DBK203 DBK204 DBK205 DBK206 <1 mA DBK207 DBK207/CJC <1 mA DBK208...
Page 32 pg. 22, DBK Basics Daq Systems 967794...
Page 33: Signal Management
Signal Management Signal Modes ... 1-1 System Noise ... 1-5 Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal Conditioning ... 1-6 Channel Control and Expansion ... 1-7 Signal Acquisition ... 1-9 Sequencer ... 1-9 Scan Rate ... 1-10 Triggering ... 1-10 Counter/Timer Functions ...
Page 34 Input Isolation Three benefits of input isolation are circuit protection, noise reduction, and the rejection of high common mode voltage. • Circuit protection. Input isolation separates the signal source from circuits that may be damaged by the signal. (Voltages higher than about 10 V can distort data or damage chips used in data acquisition.) High-voltage signals or signals with high-voltage spikes should therefore be isolated.
Page 35 A way around this problem is to use a differential measurement for each shunt, with the instrument common connected to the supply common. Each input channel will measure the shunt voltage and will reject any voltage in the common wire (common-mode rejection). Differential Mode, Floating (Isolated from Ground) Floating-differential measurements are made when low-level signals must be measured in the presence of high levels of common-mode noise (e.g., a...
Page 36 CORRECT High Input Signal Shield Grounding Wire Potential difference and no path for current flow. No Noise-Inducing Ground Loop Aside from eliminating noise-inducing ground loops, the use of bias resistors should also be considered with isolated signal sources. Bias resistors can be used to provide bias current for the positive and negative (high and low) input signals to the differential amplifier.
Page 37: System Noise
System Noise Electrical noise can present problems even with good equipment; thus, controlling noise is imperative. Some techniques avoid or prevent noise sources from entering the system; other techniques remove noise from the signal. Laboratory and industrial environments often have multiple sources of electrical noise. An AC power line is a source of 50/60 Hz noise.
Page 38: Using Dbk Cards And Modules For Signal Conditioning
Crosstalk Crosstalk is a type of noise related to source impedance and capacitance, in which signals from one channel leak into an adjacent channel, resulting in interference or signal distortion. The impact of source impedance and stray capacitance can be estimated by using the following equation. T = RC Where T is the time constant, R is the source impedance, and C is the stray capacitance.
Page 39: Channel Control And Expansion
Channel Control and Expansion In a Daq device or LogBook system, DBK expansion cards and modules can increase the number of analog input channels from 16 base channels to 256 input channels (16 × 16). The configuration will vary depending on the DBK’s channel capacity; for example, four 4-channel DBKs or two 8-channel DBKs can share the same base channel.
Page 40 The following table details how expansion channels are numbered in DaqView and LogView. API Channels are used in Daq devices by third party programs. LogBook systems. DaqView or LogView 0 to 15 0-0 to 0-15 1-0 to 1-15 2-0 to 2-15 3-0 to 3-15 4-0 to 4-15 5-0 to 5-15...
Page 41: Signal Acquisition
DBK card or module CH15 1111 Signal Acquisition Sequencer The hardware sequencer performs several functions: • Allows each channel to have an independent gain. • Ensures that channels are scanned at exactly 10 µs intervals. • Allows channels to be accessed randomly in the scan rather than “start channel to end channel”. •...
Page 42: Scan Rate
Scan Group Scan Period (Immediate to 10 hours) 10 s µ Channel Gain Scan Rate Most sampling of analog signals occurs on the timebase of the LogBook or the Daq device clock. The scan period is the time duration between successive scans. Inversely, the scan rate, or scan frequency is the number of scans per time interval, usually expressed in scans per second.
Page 43: Counter/Timer Functions
• The post-trigger scan count specifies the number of scans to be collected after the trigger point. After the trigger, the post-trigger scans will be collected as programmed and then the system will disarm itself. • The trigger source can be a software command, an external TTL input, etc. An analog input channel on reaching a specified voltage level can be used to trigger the system.
Page 44: Two-Point Calibration Of A Temperature Measurement System
The previous figure can be used to understand how SSH is used in the DBK17 SSH Card. The process is as follows: • Input signals pass through an instrumentation amplifier and into a sample-and-hold stage. • When the sample enable line goes high, each channel’s sample-and-hold stage will “freeze” the current analog value.
Page 45: An Example Of Two-Point Calibration
Download instructions for loading the constants into DaqView were included with the DBK19. The constants will improve the accuracy of each DBK19 channel when amplifying the thermocouple's millivolt output, which is read by the DaqBook. The temperature measurement system, as well as the thermocouple itself, can still have the following types of errors: •...
Page 46: Calculation Of Scale And Offset
Calculation of Scale and Offset Using the above information, calculate the values of scale (m) and offset (b) that will compensate for the measurement errors (RA1 and RA2). This is possible because the correct and actual readings are related by the (mx + b) equations: RC1 = m(RA1) + b RC2 = m(RA2) + b...
Page 47: One Known Temperature Environment
One Known Temperature Environment Suppose that you only have one known temperature environment, such as an ice bath. In this case only one parameter in the “mx + b” equation can be determined for system calibration. This is called single-point calibration.
Page 48: Ce Standards And Directives
CE Standards and Directives The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) directives specify two basic requirements: • The device must not interfere with radio or telecommunications. • The device must be immune from electromagnetic interference from RF transmitters etc. The standards are published in the Official Journal of European Union under direction of CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization).
Page 49: Emissions/Immunity Conditions
The specific safety conditions for CE compliance vary by product; but general safety conditions include: • The operator must observe all safety cautions and operating conditions specified in the documentation for all hardware used. • The host computer and all connected equipment must be CE compliant. •...
Page 50 DBK41/CE The DBK41/CE includes 3 variations of EMI shield plates that attach to the DBK41 enclosure. Besides acting as an electrical safety barrier, these shields reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI). Note: The CE kit is included with the DBK41/CE. It can be purchased as an optional accessory for use with DBK41.
Page 51: System Connections And Pinouts
System Connections and Pinouts Overview …… 2-1 P1 – DB37 Connector for Analog I/O …… 2-3 P2 – DB37 Connector for Digital I/O …… 2-4 P3 – DB37 Connector for Pulse/Frequency/High-Speed Digital I/O …… 2-5 P4 to P1, P2, P3 Correlation …… 2-6 Ground Tables –...
Page 52 Do not confuse connectors. Ensure that you only connect P1 I/Os to P1, P2 I/Os to P2, and P3 I/Os to P3. Improper connection may result in equipment damage. Turn off power to all devices connected to the system before connecting cables or setting configuration jumpers and switches.
Page 53 This is a general P1 pinout for use with DBK cards. It is not to be confused with the more detailed pinouts found in the “device-specific” user’s manuals. In regard to pinouts for devices not depicted in the following table refer to the applicable user’s manual.
Page 54: Digital I/O
DaqBook/2000 Series & DaqBoard/2000 Series Devices Signal Type -- Not Connected -- -- Not Connected -- Port B Digital I/O Port B Bit 7 Port B Bit 6 Port B Bit 5 Port B Bit 4 Port B Bit 3 Port B Bit 2 Port B Bit 1 Port B Bit 0...
Page 55 This is a general P3 pinout for use with DBK cards. It is not to be confused with the more detailed pinouts found in the primary “device-specific” manuals. In regard to pinouts for devices not depicted in the following table refer to the applicable user’s manual. DaqBook/2000 Series &...
Page 56: P4 To P1, P2, P3 Correlation
P4 to P1, P2, and P3 Correlation The following table lists the correlation between the P4 I/O lines and their respective P1, P2 and P3 pin locations on the DBK200 Series boards. Ground correlation is provided in a subsequent table. P4 Pin This table is continued.
Page 57 P4 Pin Signal Port B bit 2 Port B bit 1 Port B bit 0 Ground P3 Dig bit 14 P3 Dig bit 15 P3 Dig bit 12 P3 Dig bit 13 P3 Dig bit 10 P3 Dig bit 11 P3 Dig bit 8 P3 Dig bit 9 P3 Dig bit 6...
Page 58 P4 Pin Signal Analog In Ch13 Analog In Ch5 Ground Analog In Ch12 Analog In Ch Ground Analog In Ch11 Analog In Ch3 Ground Analog In Ch10 Analog In Ch2 Signal Ground Analog In Ch9 Analog In Ch1 Ground Analog In Ch8 Analog In Ch0 -15VDC +15VDC...
Page 59 Ground Tables – P4 to P1, P2, and P3 Ground Correlation Digital Common (DGND) P4 Pin DBK200 ------- ------- ------- Analog Common (AGND) P4 Pin DBK200 P1-7 P1-28 P1-29 ------- ------- DBK Option Cards and Modules DBK201 DBK202 DBK206 DBK203 DBK204 ------- -------...
Page 60 2-10 System Connections & Pinouts DBK Option Cards and Modules 877095...
Page 61: Dbk Setup In Daqview
DBK Setup in DaqView Overview…… 3-1 Setting up Analog DBKs …… 3-4 Setting up Digital DBKs …… 3-6 Setting Internal Clock Speed to 100 kHz …. 3-8 Overview Most DBK card and module options provide for channel expansion and signal conditioning; however, some serve as power supplies, and others are no more than interfaces that allow the user to meet desired connection needs, for example, the use of BNC connectors.
Page 62 DBK33 Triple-Output Power Supply Card DBK34 Vehicle UPS Module DBK34A UPS / Battery Module DBK40 18-Connector BNC Analog Interface DBK41 10-Slot Expansion Module DBK42 16-Slot 5B Signal Conditioning Module DBK43A 8-Channel Strain-Gage Module DBK44 2-Channel 5B Signal-Conditioning Card DBK45 4-Channel SSH and Low-Pass Filter Card DBK46 4-Channel Analog Output Card DBK48...
Page 63 Description DBK208 Relay Carrier Board, Opto-22 Compatible DBK209 P4-to-P1/P2/P3 Mini-Adapter Board DBK210 Grayhill Board. DBK213 Screw-Terminal & Exp. Card Module DBK214 16-Connector BNC Interface Module DBK215 16-Connector BNC Connection Module DBK601 Rear Panels for use with DaqBoard/260, thru DBK60, and LogBook/360. DBK609 DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual DBK Reference for DaqView Users...
Page 64: Setting Up Analog Dbks
Setting Up Analog DBKs If you have not already done so, review the applicable individual DBK section to ensure that the DBK option is physically set as desired. Note that certain DBKs do not require configuration. Understand your DBK’s physical configuration before attempting to set the device in DaqView’s Hardware Configuration window.
Page 65 The DBKs typically have a channel address set physically on the device, by either a switch or a header. The channel designated in software must agree with the hardware setting. Thus, in step 2 below, Channel 0 will only be used to select a specific DBK when that DBK is physically set for Channel 0.
Page 66: Setting Up Digital Dbks
Setting Up Digital DBKs If you have not already done so, review the applicable DBK section to ensure that the DBK option is physically set as desired. Note that certain DBKs do not require hardware or software configuration. Reference Note: If you need to go beyond the basic software setup information that follows, refer to the DaqView documentation.
Page 67 DBKs typically have a channel address set on the device, by either a switch or a header. The channel designated in software must agree with the hardware setting. Thus, in step 2 below, Channel 0 will only be used to select a specific DBK when that DBK is physically set for Channel 0.
Page 68: Setting Internal Clock Speed To 100 Khz
Setting Internal Clock Speed to 100 kHz This section applies to DaqView users who are using one or more of the following DBK options in conjunction with a DaqBook/2000 Series Device, DaqBoard/2000, DaqBoard/2001, DaqBoard/2005 or a compact PCI counterpart of these boards; i.e., cPCI DaqBoard/2000c, cPCI DaqBoard/2001c, and cPCI DaqBoard/2005c.
Page 69: Dbk Setup In Logview
DBK Setup in LogView Overview …… 4-1 Setting up Analog DBKs …… 4-4 Setting up Digital DBKs …… 4-7 Overview Most DBK card and module options provide for channel expansion and signal conditioning; however, some serve as power supplies, and others are no more than interfaces that allow the user to meet desired connection needs, for example, the use of BNC connectors.
Page 70 DBK33 Triple-Output Power Supply Card DBK34 Vehicle UPS Module DBK34A UPS / Battery Module DBK40 18-Connector BNC Analog Interface DBK41 10-Slot Expansion Module DBK42 16-Slot 5B Signal Conditioning Module DBK43A 8-Channel Strain-Gage Module DBK44 2-Channel 5B Signal-Conditioning Card DBK45 4-Ch. SSH and Low-Pass Filter Card DBK46 4-Channel Analog Output Card DBK48...
Page 71 DBK207 16-Channel, 5B Carrier Board DBK207/ DBK207 with Cold Junction Compensation DBK208 Relay Carrier Board, Opto-22 Compatible DBK209 P4-to-P1/P2/P3 Mini-Adapter Board DBK210 Grayhill Carrier Board. DBK213 Screw-Terminal & Exp. Card Module DBK214 16-Connector BNC Interface Module DBK215 16-Connector BNC Connection Module DBK601 Rear Panels for use with DaqBoard/260, thru...
Page 72: Setting Up Analog Dbks
Setting-up Analog DBKs If you have not already done so, review the applicable DBK section to ensure that the DBK option is physically set as desired. Note that certain DBKs do not require hardware or software configuration. Understand your DBK’s physical configuration before attempting to set the device in LogView’s Hardware Configuration window.
Page 73 4. Configure the DBK option(s) as applicable for your situation. For example, when configuring DBK4s, ensure the filter mode (“On” or “Bypass”) agrees with the setup on the actual card(s). Note: Setups in software must agree with the physical settings on the DBKs. Refer to the applicable DBK section for detailed information.
Page 74 7. From the Analog Input Channel Configuration window, select the DBK Parameters tab to view the specific settings for each DBK channel. Some DBKs have settings that are physically set on the hardware via jumpers or switches. In these cases, the designated parameter settings in LogView must agree with those on the hardware.
Page 75: Setting Up Digital Dbks
Setting-up Digital DBKs If you have not already done so, review the applicable DBK section to ensure that the DBK option is physically set as desired. Note that certain DBKs do not require hardware or software configuration. Understand your DBK’s physical configuration before attempting to set the device in LogView’s Hardware Configuration window.
Page 76 4. Configure the DBK option(s) as applicable for your situation. For digital DBKs this typically consists of selecting the correct location under P2, Digital IO. Note: Setups in software must agree with the physical settings on the DBKs. Refer to the applicable DBK section for detailed information.
Page 77: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Handling Notice …… 5-1 Troubleshooting Checklist …… 5-1 Frequently Asked Questions …… 5-3 Customer Assistance …… 5-7 Please read through this chapter before calling for help. Many customers have solved problems without factory assistance. Reference Note: A list of API error codes appears in the Programmer’s Manual included on your CD-ROM.
Page 78 8. Software setup. Make sure the device selected in software matches the hardware being used. Verify that setup parameters are correct for your application and attached DBK cards and modules. 9. Power management. The POWER.EXE power management program that is used by some notebook computers is known to affect proper operation of the parallel and PCMCIA ports.
Page 79: Frequently Asked Questions
Windows NT 1. Check the power supply to make sure power is applied. 2. Check the parallel port cable for tight connections. Try all of the protocols listed in the Daq device Configuration control panel. The parallel port might have a communication protocol other than standard or normal mode.
Page 80 Q: I can read analog inputs at the primary Daq device, but my ISA-type DBK option card doesn’t work. What could be wrong? A: The analog DBK cards require power to operate. This power can be provided by the DaqBook or ISA- type DaqBoard (via JP1), DBK32A, or a DBK33.
Page 81 Q: The DBK4 seems to kill my system. When the DBK4 is removed, the system functions properly. Does this imply that the DBK4 is defective? A: More often than not this indicates a lack of available power. The most common symptom of low power is a "dead"...
Page 82 Q: How do I calculate the total amount of power needed for all my DBK options? A: You can calculate your power needs with the tables in Power Management, in the DBK Basics section located near the front of this manual. Q: The CA-134 cable does not work with my Daq PC-Card.
Page 83: Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance To report problems and receive support, refer to the contact information provided on the cover page of the manual. When you call, please have the following information available: • Hardware model numbers • Hardware serial numbers • Contents of your CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT, and SYSTEM.INI files •...
Page 84 5-8 Troubleshooting Tips DBK Option Cards and Modules 967094...
Page 85: Dimensional Drawings
Dimensional Drawings Chassis for Primary Data Acquisition Devices and Optional Modules Note: With exception of the 11” x 8.5” x 2.63” category, either one [of two] dimensional drawings could apply to your device, depending on the unit’s assembly date. Legacy chassis have notable grooves on the left and right sides of the enclosure. The modern chassis have smooth surfaces.
Page 86: 11" X 8.5" X 1.40" Category
Chassis for Primary Devices and Modules 11” x 8.5” x 1.40” Category, These dimensions apply to the following: DD-2 Modern Chassis DaqBook/100, /120, /112, /200, /216 DBK1 DBK10 DBK23 DBK24 DBK30A DBK43A DBK50 DBK51 DBK52 DBK53 DBK54 DBK203 DBK204 TempBook/66 WaveBook/512 WaveBook/512H WBK10...
Page 87 Chassis for Primary Devices and Modules 11” x 8.5” x 1.40” Category, These dimensions apply to the following: DaqBook/100, /120, /112, /200, /216 DBK1 DBK10 DBK23 DBK24 DBK30A DBK43A DBK50 DBK51 DBK52 DBK53 DBK54 DBK203 DBK204 TempBook/66 WaveBook/512 WaveBook/512H WBK10 WBK10H WBK10A WBK14...
Page 88 Chassis for Primary Devices and Modules 11” x 8.5” x 1.72” Category, DD-4 Modern Chassis These dimensions apply to the following: DaqBook/2000A DBK34A DBK70 LogBook/300 WaveBook/516 WaveBook/512A WaveBook/516A WBK18 949794 Dimensional Drawings...
Page 89: 11" X 8.5" X 1.72" Category
Chassis for Primary Devices and Modules 11” x 8.5” x 1.72” Category, Dimensional Drawings Legacy Chassis These dimensions apply to the following: DBK34A DBK70 LogBook/300 WaveBook/516 WaveBook/512A WaveBook/516A 949794 DD-5...
Page 90: Daqbook/2000A
Chassis for Primary Devices and Modules 11” x 8.5” x 2.63” Category, DD-6 Modern Chassis These dimensions apply to the following: DaqBook/2000E DaqBook/2000X WaveBook/516E WBK40 WBK41 949794 Dimensional Drawings...
Page 91: 11" X 14" X 3.44" Category
Chassis for Primary Devices and Modules 11” x 14” x 3.44” Category, Dimensional Drawings Modern Chassis These dimensions apply to the following: DaqBook/260 DBK60 LogBook/360 949794 DD-7...
Page 92 Chassis for Primary Devices and Modules 11” x 14” x 3.44” Category, These dimensions apply to the following: DaqBook/260 DBK60 LogBook/360 DD-8 Legacy Chassis 949794 Dimensional Drawings...
Page 93: Dimensions For Dbk Cards And Boards
Dimensions for DBK Cards and Boards 3.26” x 8.32” Board Size Category Note 1: DBK82, being significantly thicker than other boards, does not fit into 1-slot enclosures such as the DBK10 and the DaqBook/216. DBK82 does fit into DBK41 enclosures and in drawer type products such as DaqBoard/260. Note 2: DBK83 makes use of an external screw-terminal connector designated as POD-1 (see page DD-19).
Page 94: Dbk200
DBK200 Series Boards DD-10 DBK200 DBK201 949794 Dimensional Drawings...
Page 95: Dbk202
DBK202 Note: DBK203 and DBK204 are modules that house a DBK202 board. Refer to the 11” x 8.5” x 1.40” category for applicable dimensions. Dimensional Drawings DD-11 949794...
Page 96: Dbk205
DBK205 DD-12 Dimensional Drawings 949794...
Page 97: Dbk206
DBK206 Dimensional Drawings DD-13 949794...
Page 98: Dbk207/Cjc
DBK207/CJC These dimensions apply to the both the DBK207 and the DBK207/CJC. DD-14 Dimensional Drawings 949794...
Page 99: Dbk208
DBK208 Dimensional Drawings DD-15 949794...
Page 100: Dbk209
DBK209 DD-16 Dimensional Drawings 949794...
Page 101: Dimensions For Miscellaneous Components
Dimensions for Miscellaneous Components DIN-1 Dimensional Drawings DD-17 949794...
Page 102 DIN-2 DD-18 Dimensional Drawings 949794...
Page 103 Dimensional Drawings Dimensional Drawings 949794 949794 POD-1 (for DBK83) POD-1 (for DBK83) DD-19 DD-19...
Page 104: Terminal Connector Option (68-Pin Scsi Iii, Screw-Terminal Board)
TB-100 Terminal Connector Option 68-pin SCSI III, Screw-Terminal Board DD-20 Dimensional Drawings 949794...
Page 105 DBK Cards & Modules Part 1 of 2...
Page 106 DBK Cards & Modules...
Page 107: Dbk1, 16-Connector Bnc Adapter Module
DBKs included in Part 1 of 2 DBK1, 16-Connector BNC Adapter Module DBK2, 4-Ch. Voltage Output Card DBK4, 2-Ch. Dynamic Signal Input Card DBK5, 4-Ch. Current Output Card DBK7, 4-Ch. Frequency-To-Voltage Input Card DBK8, 8-Ch. High-Voltage Input Card DBK9, 8-Ch. RTD Card DBK10, 3-Slot Expansion Chassis DBK11A, Screw-Terminal and BNC Option Card DBK15, Universal Current, Voltage Input Card...
Page 108 DBK Cards & Modules...
Page 109 DBK1 Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 2 DBK1 Configuration …… 2 JP4 Configuration in DaqBook …… 2 Software Configuration …… 2 DBK1 – Specifications …… 2 Reference Notes: o Chapter 2 includes pinouts for P1, P2, P3, and P4. Refer to pinouts applicable to your system, as needed.
Page 110: Software Configuration
Hardware Setup DBK1 Configuration Factory Default: 100KΩ Bias resistors are Enabled The only configuration option is to enable or disable the 100 KΩ bias resistors, 1 per channel. Two resistor networks (RN1 and RN2) contain the resistor elements that are switched by SW1 and SW2 DIP switches. The rocker-arm switches must be depressed in the desired orientation: OPEN for disabled (shunted).
Page 111 DBK2 Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 2 Card Configuration …… 2 Card Connection …… 2 Software Setup …… 3 Use of CA-115 Cables and DIN5 Power Connectors …… 3 DBK2 – Specifications …… 4 This product is not used for LogBook applications. Reference Notes: o Chapter 2 includes pinouts for P1, P2, P3, and P4.
Page 112: Card Configuration
Hardware Setup Card Configuration Factory Default: Voltage Range ±5V The Daq Device channel and the output level must be configured. A 6-position DIP switch provides for address selection. The card address refers to the Daq device base channel. Any card address in the range of 0 to 15 is valid. The sub-address allows up to 4 DBK2s to share a single base channel.
Page 113: Software Setup
Note: JP1, in the previous figure, is indicated in its default position. The default position is necessary to power the interface circuitry of the DBK2 via the internal ±15 VDC power supply. If using auxiliary power cards, DBK32A or DBK33, you must remove both JP1 jumpers entirely from JP1.
Page 114 DBK2 – Specifications Name/Function: 4-Channel Voltage Output Card Connectors: DB37 male, mates with P1. Screw terminals for signal output Resolution: 14-bits (monotonic) Output Ranges: ±5 V or ±10 V (jumper selectable per channel) Accuracy: 0.05% of FS Linearity: 0.02% of FS Hysteresis: 0.01% of FS DBK2, pg.
Page 115 DBK4 Overview …… 1 DBK4 Power Notice Hardware Setup …… 3 Card Configuration …… 3 Card Connections …… 6 CE Compliance …… 6 DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration …… 7 DaqBook/2000 Series & DaqBoard/2000 Series …… 7 Software Setup ……...
Page 116: Dbk4 Power Notice
DBK4 Power Notice DaqBook/100 cannot provide adequate power for a DBK4. For information regarding the use of power cards and power modules see Power Requirements in the DBK Basics section near the front of this manual. CAUTION Excessive power consumption can cause equipment damage. Calculate system power requirements before adding a DBK4 to the system.
Page 117: Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup If using a DaqBook/200, DaqBook/216, DaqBoard/200A, or DaqBoard/216A that has a serial number of 103350 or earlier, you must contact the factory for a hardware upgrade (EO-1911) before using the DBK4. Software calibration for each DBK4 requires a set of unique constants supplied on a diskette identified by a serial number matching the DBK4 card.
Page 118 Signal Coupling (JP2 & JP3) The figure shows jumper settings for selecting AC coupling, 10 Hz or 0.1 Hz High Pass Filter (HPF), or DC coupling. Signal coupling is application specific. 10 Hz HPF suits most applications for acceleration measurements on “light”...
Page 119 Current Level (Transducer Biasing) (JP6) Current level is not channel-specific. The level selected applies to both channels. The figure shows the JP6 jumper settings for current level. Most transducers operate with either 2 or 4 mA of bias current. However, biasing at 4 mA allows the transducer to drive longer cables.
Page 120: Card Connections
The DBK4’s sub-channel address is selected using switches s5 - s7 of DIP switch SW1 (located above and to the right of JP1). As a 2-channel card, 3 switches are used to select 8 sub-channel addresses. Therefore, it is possible for each main channel to use up to 8 DBK4s. The figure below shows 16 switch settings for the main channel and 8 settings for the sub-channel (card) selection.
Page 121: Daqbook/100 Series & /200 Series And Daqboard [Isa Type] Configuration
DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration Several setup steps of DaqBooks /100 Series & /200 Series devices and DaqBoards [ISA type] are required to use DBK4 cards in a system. Note that the Daq PC-Card is configured in software; it cannot supply power to DBKs.
Page 122: Signal Coupling
Signal Coupling The input can be configured via jumpers to maximize the usable signal spectrum. The DBK4 provides two, 1-pole High-Pass Filters (HPF) and one DC path. The HPF can be set to 0.1 Hz, 3 dB cut-off frequency. In this case, the system frequency response is limited by the source characteristics. The HPF can also be set to 10 Hz, 3-dB cut off frequency, for high-frequency measurements.
Page 123: Software Controls
Software Controls Power management, the PGA, and the low-pass filter’s cut-off frequency are all software controllable. These parameters are sent via the external address bus in the P1 connector to the DBK4. The micro- controller decodes the configuration message, sets the PGA and filter controls, and illuminates the on- board LED.
Page 124 Cut-off(Fc): 18 kHz 9 kHz 4.5 kHz 2.25 kHz 1125 Hz 562.5 Hz 281.2 Hz 141.6 Hz Flatness DC - 80% Fc: ±0.2 dB Channel Matching DC - 80% Fc: Phase: ±6° Accuracy Passband Center: ± 0.5 dB DBK4, pg. 10 DBK Option Cards and Modules 958293...
Page 125: Accelerometer Specification Parameters
Accelerometer Tutorial This accelerometer tutorial covers the following topics. Page numbers refer to DBK4 document module pages. What is a Piezoelectric Accelerometer?...11 Accelerometer Specification Parameters...11 Physical Setup...13 Electrical Grounding...14 Practical Limitations... 15 Cable-Connector Handling Precautions...15 Cable Driving...16 What is a Piezoelectric Accelerometer? A low-impedance piezoelectric accelerometer consists of a piezoelectric crystal and an electronic amplifier.
Page 126 Sensitivity The sensitivity of an accelerometer is defined as its output voltage per unit input of motion. The unit of motion used is the “g”. One “g” is equal to the gravitational acceleration at the Earth’s surface, which is 32.2 ft/(sec)(sec) or 981 cm/(sec)(sec). The output is usually specified in millivolts per “g” (mV/g). Sensitivity is usually specified under defined conditions (frequency, testing levels, and temperature), for example: 100 mV/g at a frequency of 100 Hz, level +1 g, at 72°F.
Page 127: Physical Setup
This quasi-static effect produces a low-frequency voltage input to the MOSFET amplifier. This voltage is usually well below the low-frequency corner, but the effect can reduce the peak clipping level and cause loss of data. This effect does not affect the accelerometer’s basic sensitivity or the data unless the thermal shift in the operation bias level results in clipping.
Page 128: Electrical Grounding
Removal of Adhesive Accelerometers Many accelerometers and adhesive adapters have been damaged by improper removal. A safe removal method is to torque the accelerometer or its adapter with a wrench using the flats provided. Adhesives are generally weakest in the shear mode and will yield under steady torque. Never strike an accelerometer to remove it.
Page 129: Practical Limitations
Practical Limitations Mass Loading The accelerometer mass should be less than 10% of the rigidly-coupled mass of the test object. The test object should be rigid at the mounting point, such as a bearing housing rather than a sheet metal cover. Upper Frequency Response Piezoelectric accelerometers will attenuate below the low-frequency 3-dB point, but they will amplify at or near their resonant frequency.
Page 130: Cable Driving
Cable Driving Operation over long cables is a concern with all types of sensors. Concerns involve cost, frequency response, noise, ground loops, and distortion caused by insufficient current available to drive the cable capacitance. Coupling a short (e.g., 1m) adapter cable from the accelerometer to a long, low-cost cable like RG-58U or RG-62U with BNC connectors can reduce the cost of long cables.
Page 131 DBK5 Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup ……. 2 Card Configuration ……. 2 Card Connection ……. 3 CE Compliance ……. 3 Software Setup ……. 4 DBK5 – Specifications ……. 4 This product is not used for LogBook applications. Reference Notes: o Chapter 2 includes pinouts for P1, P2, P3, and P4. Refer to pinouts applicable to your system, as needed.
Page 132: Hardware Setup
The 4 channels are optically isolated from the Daq Device and from each other. Isolation allows the loop voltages to float beyond the Daq Device’s common mode range. An externally powered loop allows the DBK5 to continue to modulate the loop current in the event of a fault or power loss in the Daq Device. If the loop is powered-up before the Daq Device, the DBK5 will maintain the loop current at 4 mA.
Page 133: Card Connection
Card Connection Current-loop connections are provided via dual screw terminal connections. The + and - loop connections are shown in the figure. Once all connections are in place, secure wires to the board at captive areas at the end of the board. Nylon tie wraps (not included) work well for this purpose. (1) An external loop-voltage supply must be provided.
Page 134: Software Setup
When using the SSH output, do not use an external voltage reference for DAC1. Applying an external voltage reference for DAC1, when using the SSH output, will result in equipment damage due to a conflict on P1, pin #26. 2. Place the JP2 jumper in the SSH position (see above CAUTION). 3.
Page 135 DBK7 Overview …… 2 Hardware Setup …… 2 Card Configuration …… 3 Card Connection …… 7 CE Compliance …… 8 DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration …… 8 DaqBook/2000 Series & DaqBoard/2000 Series …… 9 Software Setup …… 9 Hardware Function ……...
Page 136: Overview
Overview The DBK7 can be used for diverse frequency-monitoring applications. Typical uses include measuring the flow of liquids with a flowmeter and measuring rotation (rpm) with a shaft encoder. The monitored process must generate a series of electrical pulses whose frequency is related to the desired variable. Features of the DBK7 include: •...
Page 137: Card Configuration
Card Configuration Several jumpers and one switch must be set on the DBK7 card to match both the system setup and the signal-conditioning requirements. This section describes a typical configuration. The following table indicates the factory default settings of each jumper. The below figure shows the location of the jumpers and DIP-switch (S1).
Page 138 Channel and Card Selection Configuration (J1 and S1) Up to 4 DBK7 cards can connect to a single main channel. Thus, a 16-channel LogBook or Daq device can connect to 64 DBK7 cards. Since each card has 4 input channels, a fully populated system can use 256 input sensors.
Page 139 DBK7 Channel Configuration Note: Each of the 16 main Daq device channels can support 4 DBK7 cards; and each DBK7 card can support 4 analog channels. Both J1 and S1 (3-6) select the main channel (they must match). S1 (1- 2) selects the card.
Page 140 Input Signal Conditioning Configuration Hardware settings affect 3 aspects of signal conditioning: • Input circuit selection: analog or digital • Attenuation selection • Low-pass filter selection. Input Circuit Selection Each input channel can be set for the analog or digital circuit. Two jumpers must be set for each channel. Select the input circuit for each input channel as follows: 1.
Page 141: Card Connection
4. Verify the jumper position for each input channel. JP1 for channel 0 JP21 for channel 1 JP41 for channel 2 JP61 for channel 3 Low-Pass Filter Selection (Analog Input Circuit Only) The low-pass filter removes high-frequency noise that could otherwise fool the DBK7 into detecting a higher frequency.
Page 142: Ce Compliance
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the P1 port of the LogBook or Daq device. For multiple DBK7 cards, use a CA-37-x (or CA-131-x) cable to daisy-chain several cards or an expansion module. For example, three DBK7s (or 2 DBK7s and an expansion module) can be connected to a LogBook or a Daq device with a CA-37-3.
Page 143: Daqbook/2000 Series & Daqboard/2000 Series
2. Place the JP2 jumper in the SSH position (See previous CAUTION). 3. For DaqBook/100, /112 and /120 only, place JP3 jumpers in bipolar mode. 4. For DaqBook/100, /112 and /120 only, place JP4 jumpers in single-ended mode. DaqBook/2000 Series & DaqBoard/2000 Series No jumper configurations are required for these /2000 series devices.
Page 144 The following graph shows typical sine-wave sensitivity in peak-to-peak voltage vs frequency. Six combinations of attenuation (on/off) and low-pass filtering (30 Hz, 300 Hz, and 100 kHz) are graphed. Digital Input Signal Conditioning The equivalent digital input circuit is shown in the figure. The input signal may range from -15 to +15 V.
Page 145: Edge Selection
Edge Selection The DBK7 determines the frequency by measuring the time between successive rising or falling edges of the input signal. Which edge is electrically cleaner depends on the application and related components. If rising edges are used, the edge-selection circuit does not modify the signal. If falling edges are used, the circuit inverts the signal so falling edges appear as rising edges to the subsequent circuits.
Page 146: D/A Conversion
The following equation determines the time interval needed to measure a frequency: Minimum Measurement Period (sec) = (4096 x 0.5 µs) [F In this equation: 4096 derives from 12-bit precision; 0.5 µs is the resolution of the DBK7’s timing circuits; and F / (F the selected range.
Page 147: Specifications - Dbk7
Specifications - DBK7 Name/Function: 4-Channel Frequency-to-Voltage Input Card Input Channels per Card: 4 Maximum Cards per System: 64 Maximum Channels per System: 256 Input Connector: 1 BNC connector per channel Connector: DB37 male, mates with P1 Frequency Ranges: (programmable) 0 Hz to 960 kHz Output Voltage Range: -5 V to +5 V Debounce Delays: (software selectable) 0, 0.6, 2.5, 10 ms Measurement Rate: up to 500 per second per channel, 1000 per second total...
Page 148 DBK7, pg. 14 DBK Option Cards and Modules 879895...
Page 149: Dbk8 8-Channel High-Voltage Input Card
DBK8 Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 2 Card Configuration …… 2 Card Connection …… 2 CE Compliance …… 2 DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration …… 3 DaqBook/2000 Series & DaqBoard/2000 Series Configuration …… 3 Daq Device Connection ……...
Page 150: Hardware Setup
Each DBK8 channel has 3 user-set voltage ranges: ±10 V, ±50 V, and ±100 V. The ranges are selected by the placement of shunt jumpers on pin headers for each channel. While the channel-to-channel resistance is 10 MΩ, there is no other inherent isolation between the channels. The common of the host computer has a direct connection to the LogBook or the Daq Device analog common.
Page 151: Daqbook/100 Series & /200 Series And Daqboard [Isa Type] Configuration
DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration Use of the DBK8 expansion card with DaqBooks/100 Series & /200 Series devices and DaqBoards [ISA type] requires 3 jumper settings. 1. If not using auxiliary power, place the JP1 jumper in the expanded analog (Analog Option Card Use) mode.
Page 152: Dbk8 - Specifications
DBK8 - Specifications Name/Function: 8-Channel High-Voltage Input Card Connectors: DB37 male, mates with P1 screw terminals DB37 footprint, for signal inputs Voltage Input Ranges: ±10 VDC, ±50 VDC, ±100 VDC; selection by jumper for each channel. Input Impedance: 10 MΩ Attenuation: @ 10 V, Vout=Vin/2 @ 50 V, Vout=Vin/10...
Page 153: Dbk9 8-Channel Rtd Card
DBK9 Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 2 Card Connection …… 2 Card Configuration …… 2 DBK9 Calibration …… 3 DaqBook /100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration …… 3 DaqBook/2000 Series & DaqBoard/2000 Series Configuration …… 3 Software Setup ……...
Page 154 Hardware Setup Card Connection The DBK9 is equipped with screw terminals for the connection of 3-wire or 4-wire RTDs as shown in the figure. Card Configuration Factory Defaults: Two aspects of card configuration are the channel address and the RTD type. Channel Address Jumpers Channel Group Select (JP4) One or two DBK9s may be connected to each channel (2×8 signals ×...
Page 155 DBK9 Calibration The DBK9 is default-calibrated for a 100 Ω RTD. To use the DBK9 with a 500 Ω or a 1000 Ω RTD, the user must calibrate the card as follows: 1. Purchase the resistors above for the given RTD type. 2.
Page 156 DBK9 – Specifications Name/Function: 8-Channel RTD Measurement Card Connector: DB37 male, mates with P1 pinout; screw terminals for signal connections Configurations: 3-wire or 4-wire Alpha: 0.00385 Inputs: 8 channels Temperature Ranges: -200 to +850°C RTD Excitation Current: 100 Ω 500 Ω 1000 Ω...
Page 157: Dbk10 3-Slot Expansion Chassis
DBK10 Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 1 DBK10 - Specifications…… 2 Reference Notes: o Chapter 2 includes pinouts for P1, P2, P3, and P4. Refer to pinouts applicable to your system, as needed. o In regard to calculating system power requirements, refer to DBK Basics located near the front of this manual.
Page 158 DBK10 - Specifications Name/Function: 3-Slot Expansion Chassis Size: 11" long x 8½" wide x 1 3/8" high Weight: 3 lb (empty); add 8 to 12 oz for each card Capacity: Accommodates 3 DBK expansion cards Material: Aluminum Finish: Black, powder-coated DBK10, pg.
Page 159 DBK11A Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 2 DBK11A Connections …… 2 DaqBook and DaqBoard Configuration …… 3 CE Compliance …… 3 Software Setup …… 3 DBK11A - Specifications …… 4 Reference Notes: o Chapter 2 includes pinouts for P1, P2, P3, and P4. Refer to pinouts applicable to your system, as needed.
Page 160: Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup DBK11A Connections The DBK11A connects to a P1, P2, or P3 DB37 connector via a CA-37-x cable. The card has screw- terminal blocks for easy access to analog inputs and outputs. Each screw-terminal has a number that corresponds to a pin number on the DB37 connector. The DBK11A prototyping area, see figure, contains standard 0.1”...
Page 161: Daqbook And Daqboard Configuration
If you want to add your own custom circuit to the DBK11A: The DBK11A includes spare terminals for optional circuitry, such as RC networks. The card includes several hundred unconnected solder pads and signal paths to the analog input terminals [pins 11-18 and 30-37].
Page 162: Dbk11A - Specifications
DBK11A - Specifications Name/Function: Screw-Terminal Card Connector: DB37 male, attaches to P1, P2 or P3 connector Wire Size Range: 14 to 26 gage BNC Option: DBK11A includes 4 BNCs for optional user-soldered connections DBK11A, pg. 4 879895 DBK Option Cards and Modules...
Page 163 DBK15 Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 2 Card Configuration …… 2 Card Connection …… 3 DaqBook/100 & /200 and DaqBoard [ISA-Type] Configuration …… 4 DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqBoard/2000 Series Configuration …… 4 Software Setup …… 5 DBK15 – Specifications ……5 DO NOT adjust the potentiometers! Evidence of adjustment voids the factory warranty! Reference Notes: o Chapter 2 includes pinouts for P1, P2, P3, and P4.
Page 164: Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup DO NOT adjust the potentiometers! Evidence of adjustment voids the factory warranty! Card Configuration Factory Default: Input range of ±5V 1. Determine the LogBook’s or Daq device’s Analog Input Channel for each DBK15 in your system. As few as one or as many as 16 DBK15’s may be connected to your device.
Page 165 Input Range ±5 VDC ±10 VDC ±30 VDC ±20 mA ±20 mA ±2 mA 6. Install resistors in R In voltage mode, RA and RB (installed by the user) form a resistor divider network. In current mode, RA is always shorted, RB is shunted with a resistor. 8 channels can be configured alike with 16-pin, 8-resistor DIP-8 resistor networks.
Page 166: Card Connection
Card Connection 1. Connect the signal input wires to the appropriate screw terminals. The DBK15 is equipped with screw terminal connectors for easy access to inputs and ground access points. Connectors are provided for 16 differential inputs and are labeled by channel number and H and L for high and low analog inputs.
Page 167: Software Setup
Software Setup Reference Notes: DaqView users LogView users - Refer to chapter 4, DBK Setup in LogView. DaqView Users: When DBK15 is used with DaqBoard/2000 Series or /2000c Series Boards, the Internal Clock Speed must be set to 100 kHz as described in the DaqView document module. DBK15 –...
Page 168 DBK15, pg. 6 DBK Option Cards and Modules 889094...
Page 169 DBK16 Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 2 Card Connection …… 2 Excitation …… 5 Card Configuration …… 6 Calibrating DBK16, for DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration …… 10 DaqBook/2000 and DaqBoard/2000 Series Configuration …… 10 Software Setup ……...
Page 170: Hardware Setup
Source (+) Source (-) Excitation (+) Sensing (+) Bridge (+) Bridge (-) Sensing (-) Excitation (-) Gain Adjust Input Gain Amplifier 5 mV A wide-range excitation regulator is adjustable from 1.5 to 10.5 VDC with a current limit of 50 mA. The DBK16 requires a 12 to 15 VDC external excitation voltage that can be supplied from the DBK30A battery module or other user-supplied source.
Page 171 Connections are provided for Kelvin-type excitation. The excitation regulators stabilize the voltage at the points connected to the on-board sampling dividers. Unless you run separate sense leads to the excitation terminals of the strain gage, the voltage regulation is most accurate at the terminal blocks on the DBK16. In a Kelvin-type connection, six wires run to a 4-element strain gage, and the excitation regulation is optimized at the strain gage rather than at the terminal blocks.
Page 172 The half bridge configuration makes use of two elements of the strain gage. When using a half bridge external strain gage (two of four elements), the following applies to the DBK16 on board resistor configuration: Upper Channel – R10 and R13 are to be installed. Lower Channel –...
Page 173: Excitation
3-Wire, Quarter-Bridge, Positive ( The quarter-bridge configuration makes use of one element of the strain gage. The three-wire, quarter-bridge can be configured as “positive” or “negative.” The above figure represents the positive (plus) configuration. In this setup, the magnitude of voltage out is inversely proportional to the change in resistance bridge external strain gage in the “positive”...
Page 174: Card Configuration
The user-supplied excitation source should provide adequate current levels for all the DBK16s that are powered. The minimum current required for the user-supplied excitation source for each transducer (2 per DBK16) is: = Excitation voltage/R + 5 mA (where R = the resistance of 1 element in the bridge circuit) The user-supplied excitation source must be 12 to 15 VDC and connected with the proper polarity.
Page 175 AC Coupling, DC Coupling, and Low-Pass Filter Options Headers on the board accommodate the coupling and low-pass filter options and the output channel selection (see above figure). Resistors can be removed to lower filter gain from ×2 to ×1. A filter frequency determining resistor network can be inserted into an IC socket.
Page 176 Channel and Card Address Selection The lower and upper channels on the DBK16 are multiplexed into one of the channels (0 to 15). The base channel (that the DBK16 is multiplexed into) is set by the shunt jumper on the16×2 header designated JP1 (see previous figure, DBK16 Board Layout).
Page 177: Calibrating Dbk16, For Daq Devices
Calibrating DBK16 for Reference Note: This section covers calibrating a DBK16 that is being used in a Daq device application. LogBook users: refer to Calibrating DBK16 and DBK43A for LogBook, which begins on page 15. Bridge circuit transducers are used for many different applications, and the DBK16 is flexible enough to support most of them.
Page 178: Daqbook/100 Series & /200 Series And Daqboard [Isa Type] Configuration
4. Determine how the total gain will be distributed between input amplifier gain, filter gain and scaling amplifier gain. (See examples on page 12.) 5. Hook up the transducer to the terminal strips labeled Lower or Upper according to the figures in the Card Connection section.
Page 179: Software Setup
Software Setup Reference Notes: DaqView users - Refer to chapter 3, DBK Setup in DaqView. LogView users - Refer to chapter 4, DBK Setup in LogView. GageCal Program GageCal is not used for LogBook applications. Note: GageCal is best suited for a load cell application To install the GageCal program on your computer, close all other programs and run SETUP.EXE on Disk 1 (or CD-ROM, as applicable) from Windows 3.1, 3.11, or Windows 95/98/Me.
Page 180: Example
Example The following examples perform selected steps for a typical setup. There will be strain gage and load cell examples. Referring to the typical setup procedure, step 3 says to determine the maximum voltage from the transducer at maximum load or strain. A strain gage example: Most strain gages come with Gage Factors (GF) used to calculate the approximate output of the bridge circuit with a typical strain value.
Page 181: Using The Dbk16 With 3-Wire Strain Gages
Launch DaqView and set it up for the DBK16 at the correct Daq device input channel determined by the setting of JP1 and S1. On return to the DaqView main spreadsheet screen, notice the type column in the spreadsheet. All the DBK16 channels should say bridge . Changing the type will allow us to set the offset and gains in the DBK16.
Page 182 DBK16, pg. 14 DBK Option Cards and Modules 879895...
Page 183: Calibrating Dbk16 And Dbk43A For Logbooks
Calibrating DBK16 and DBK43A for Reference Note : This section covers calibrating a DBK16 that is being used in a LogBook application. Daq users: Refer to Calibrating DBK16 and DBK43A for Daq Devices, which begins on page 9. Overview …… 15 Calibration Methods ……...
Page 184: Calibration Methods
By using software-controlled multiplexers, on-board reference voltages can be read by the data acquisition system so that precise gains and offsets can be set. LogView provides a means of easily controlling the calibration multiplexers so that the reference voltages can be displayed while the trimpots are being adjusted.
Page 185: Procedures Common To All Calibration Steps (Required)
Shunt – applies a shunt resistor to the bridge to simulate a load. Shunt calibration is identical to 2-Point calibration except that the second point is simulated so that applying a load near the gage’s maximum load is unnecessary. To simulate a bridge imbalance, a shunt resistor is placed across one leg of the bridge.
Page 186 Analog Input Channel Configuration Window, Button and Screen … “User Scaling” Tab Selected For all of the strain gage channels that are to be adjusted, set their ranges to +5V. Click the DBK Parameters tab to expose the strain gage signal conditioning programmable settings. Click the Attach button to substantiate a connection between the PC and the LogBook.
Page 187 3. In the Param1 column (see next figure for location), select all of the DBK43A channels that are to be adjusted. 4. Set Mode equal to Excitation from the drop down list (located above the DBK Parameters tab). 5. Turn off all the channels in the system except for those DBK43A channels that are to be adjusted. Selecting “Mode = Excitation”...
Page 188: Nameplate Calibration And Manual Calibration
10. Return the physical calibration switches (of the applicable DBK43As) to the NORM position. 11. In LogView, open the LogBook Hardware Configuration Window (hardware tree) and select NORM for each DBK43A. This completes the section entitled: “Procedures Common to All Calibration Steps (Required)” Nameplate Calibration and Manual Calibration To properly calibrate a strain gage channel using the Nameplate method , the required gain must first be calculated.
Page 189 Consider a 3000 pound load cell rated at 2.05 mV/V using 10 V of excitation (assume a 350Ω load cell). When 3000 pounds is applied, the voltage out of the load cell is 20.5mV. = (10 * 2.05×10 If 1000 pounds were applied, we would see 6.833 mV. This is arrived at as follows: (1000/3000) * 10 * 2.05×10 Using the Calculated Maximum Voltage to Determine the Necessary Gain To maximize the resolution and dynamic performance of the system, the sensor’s output should be...
Page 190 The majority of the gain should be assigned to the Input Amplifier, with the Scaling Amplifier used for fine-tuning. If the filter is enabled, a gain of x2 is automatically introduced. The input amplifier has a gain range of ×100 to ×1250; the filter gain ×1 or ×2; and the scaling amplifier has a range of ×1 to ×10.
Page 191: Channel Calibration Procedure
Channel Calibration Procedure Adjust the Offset The following steps are used to adjust the offset. 1. In the Param1 column (see page 19 for location), select all of the DBK43A channels that are to be adjusted. 2. Select Mode = SetOffset from the drop down list above the grid. This selection commands the calibration multiplexer to route the 0.0V reference through the entire analog path (see following figure).
Page 192 3. Turn off all the channels in the system except for those DBK43A channels that are to be adjusted. 4. Click the Download button to send the current configuration to the LogBook. 5. Select Indictors \ Enable Input Reading Column from the menu bar to display the values for each channel.
Page 193 3. Turn off all the channels in the system except for those DBK43A channels that are to be adjusted. 4. Click the Download button to send the current configuration to the LogBook. 5. Select Indictors \ Enable Input Reading Column from the menu bar to display the values for each channel.
Page 194: 2-Point Calibration
Turn off all the channels in the system except for those DBK43A channels that are to be adjusted. Click the Download button to send the current configuration to the LogBook. Select Indictors \ Enable Input Reading Column from the menu bar to display the offset values for each channel.
Page 195 Adjust the Offset For the associated channel, apply the first calibrated load to each gage (typically no-load) and set the voltage to 0.0V for each transducer. This is accomplished by adjusting the trimpot labeled OFFSET. If the first point is actually a calibrated load, you will need to move the load to each gage, one at a time, to adjust its associated offset.
Page 196: Shunt Calibration
Shunt Calibration Shunt calibration is virtually identical to the 2-Point method just discussed, except that the second point is simulated. The simulated load is achieved by shunting one leg of the bridge with a shunt resistor. Shunt calibration is the preferred calibration method when applying a real load (of a value approximating the maximum expected load) is not practical.
Page 197 For DBK16, only … Externally apply the shunt resistor and set the voltage to V transducer. This is done by adjusting the trimpots labeled GAIN and SCALE for the associated channel. The GAIN trimpot is used for course adjustment; and the SCALE trimpot for fine-tuning. For DBK43A only …...
Page 198 11. Select Indictors \ Disable Input Reading Column from the menu bar. 12. Return the physical NORM/CAL switches (of the applicable DBK43As) to the NORM position. 13. In LogView, open the LogBook Hardware Configuration window and return each DBK43A back to NORM. Repeating the Process Since adjusting the gain for the first time will have an affect on the offset, it is recommended that offset and gain adjustment be performed twice for each channel.
Page 199 Periodic Calibration Without Trimpots Once the trimpots have been adjusted during initial installation, periodic trimming can be performed through LogView’s 2-Point software calibration. The LogView procedure does not require the use of trimmpots and should not be confused with the 2-point method discussed in this section of the manual. Refer to the LogView chapter in the LogBook User’s Manual for information regarding 2-point calibration via software.
Page 200 DBK16, pg. 32 DBK Option Cards and Modules 879895...
Page 201 DBK17 Overview ... 1 Simultaneous Sample and Hold ... 2 Hardware Setup ... 2 Card Connection ... 2 Card Configuration ... 2 CE Compliance ... 3 DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration ... 4 DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqBoard/2000 Series Configuration ... 4 Software Setup ...
Page 202: Simultaneous Sample And Hold
Simultaneous Sample and Hold Some applications require every channel in a scan group to be read at the same instant, as opposed to being read with a delay, e.g., 10 µs between channels. Simultaneous Sample and Hold (SSH) is a means of obtaining such instantaneous data on multiple channels while avoiding time-skew problems.
Page 203: Gain Settings
Examples of Bias Resistor Selection Options Gain Settings On the card, each channel has a gain-set switch and holes for gain resistors labeled RG1 to RG4. The figure at the right shows gain values for switch settings 0 to 4, with 0 being equal to x1 and 4 being equal to x500.
Page 204: Daqbook/100 Series & /200 Series And Daqboard [Isa Type] Configuration
DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration Use of the DBK17 requires setting jumpers in DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series devices and ISA-Type DaqBoards. 1. If not using auxiliary power, ensure that the JP1 jumper is in the expanded analog mode (see figure). Jumpers on DaqBook/100 Series, /200 Series, &...
Page 205: Dbk17 - Specifications
DBK17 – Specifications Name/Function: Simultaneous Sample-Hold Card Number of Channels: 4 Input Connections: 4 BNC connectors, 4 screw-terminal sets Output Connector: DB37 male, which mates with P1 using CA-37-x cable Number of Cards Addressable: 64 Input Type: Differential Voltage Input Ranges: 0 to ±5000 mVDC 0 to ±500 mVDC 0 to ±50 mVDC...
Page 206 DBK17, pg. 6 DBK Option Cards and Modules 879895...
Page 207: Reference Notes
DBK18 Overview ... 1 Hardware Setup ... 1 Card Connection ... 1 Card Configuration ... 2 CE Compliance ... 3 DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration ... 3 DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqBoard/2000 Series Configuration ... 3 Configuring DBK18 Filter Sections ...
Page 208: Input Termination
Card Configuration Factory Defaults • 100K bias resistors – Enabled • Low-Pass Filter – Bypassed (Disabled) • Gain – x1 Input Termination DBK18 provides two 100 KΩ bias resistors for each analog input. For balanced 200 KΩ input impedance, both resistors should be switched in. An 8-position DIP switch (SW5) can selectively engage the bias resistors.
Page 209 CE Compliance Reference Notes: Should your data acquisition system need to comply with CE standards, refer to the CE Compliance section of the Signal Management chapter. DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration Use of the DBK18 requires setting jumpers in DaqBooks/100 Series & /200 Series devices and DaqBoards [ISA type].
Page 210 A machined-pin IC socket in each filter RC location can accept resistors and capacitors that plug directly into the socket; however, this is not recommended. Two much better approaches exist. The first is to use pre-configured plug-in filter modules; the second is to configure your own plug-in module using a blank CN-115.
Page 211 The following table lists values of components for common corner frequencies in Butterworth filters. If designing your own filter, software from Burr-Brown provides the component values to create the desired filter. Note that the design math is beyond the scope of this manual. 3dB (Hz) RCnA 0.05...
Page 212 DBK18 – Specifications Name/Function: Low-Pass Filter Card Number of Channels: 4 Input Connections: 4 BNC connectors Output Connector: DB37 male, connects to P1 with a CA-37-x cable Number of Cards Addressable: 64 Input Type: Differential Voltage Input Ranges: 0 to ±5000 mVDC 0 to ±500 mVDC 0 to ±50 mVDC 0 to ±25 mVDC...
Page 213 DBK20 DBK21 Overview ... 1 Hardware Setup ... 2 Card Connection ... 2 Card Configuration ... 2 LogBook Connection ... 2 DaqBook and DaqBoard Connection ... 2 DBK21 DB37 Male P2 Connector Pinout ... 3 Software Setup ... 3 DBK20 - Specifications ... 5 DBK21 - Specifications ...
Page 214 Hardware Setup Card Connection 1. Connect wire leads to terminal blocks (if using a DBK20) or ribbon cable(s) terminated in 37-pin female connectors (if using a DBK21). 2. Once all connections are in place, secure wires to the board at captive areas at the end of the card. Nylon tie wraps (not included) work well for this purpose.
Page 215 DBK21 DB37 Male P2 Connector Pinout Signal Name IR INPUT Interrupt line input (no functions to access this) IR ENABLE Interrupt line enable (no functions to access this) PORT B 7 Digital input/output - port B bit 7 PORT B 6 Digital input/output - port B bit 6 PORT B 5 Digital input/output - port B bit 5...
Page 216 DBK20 and DBK21, pg. 4 DBK Option Cards and Modules 879795...
Page 217 DBK20 - Specifications Name/Function: General Purpose Digital I/O Card Number of Channels: 48 I/O channels Connector: Screw terminals Device: 82C55 x 2 Output Voltage Levels: Minimum “1" Voltage: 3.0 @ 2.5 mA sourcing Maximum “0" Voltage: 0.4 @ 2.5 mA sinking Output Currents: Maximum Source Current: 2.5 mA Maximum Sink Current: -2.5 mA...
Page 218 DBK20 and DBK21, pg. 6 DBK Option Cards and Modules 879795...
Page 219: Power Requirements
DBK23 Overview …… 1 Power Requirements …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 2 Card Connection …… 2 Card Configuration …… 3 DaqBook and DaqBoard Connection …… 3 DaqBoard/2000 Series Board Connection …… 3 DaqBook and DaqBoard Configuration …… 4 LogBook Connection …… 4 Software Setup ……...
Page 220 Power supplied to the DBK23 powers the on-board regulator. Connect the power supply (AC adapter) to the 5-pin DIN (labeled POWER IN) located on the front panel of the DBK23 chassis. Note the two power indicators on the rear panel of the DBK23. Check that both SYSTEM and LOCAL power LEDs are on at all times during operation.
Page 221: Daqboard/2000 Series Board Connection
Card Configuration The LogBook, DaqBook, and DaqBoard can each support up to eight DBK23s in a daisy-chain configuration using an accessory cable (see figure). Each unit is then configured via the on-board DIP switch (S1) for its unique base address. No more than one unit in a common chain may have the same S1 setting.
Page 222: Daqbook And Daqboard Configuration
DaqBook and DaqBoard Configuration There are no hardware configuration setups internal to the DaqBook or DaqBoard required for the DBK23. LogBook Connection Connect the P2 digital I/O port of the LogBook to the P2 connector of the DBK23 using an accessory cable.
Page 223 DBK Option Cards and Modules DBK23, pg. 5 879795...
Page 224 DBK23 – Specifications Name/Function: General Purpose Optically Isolated Digital Input Module Channels: 24 I/O channels Connector: Screw terminals for signal outputs Input Voltage Levels: Range: 3 to 30 VDC Input Current: 1.5 to 15 mA Operating Voltage Range: 9 to 24 VDC Module Power Requirements: 0.25 W;...
Page 225 DBK24 Overview …… 1 Power Requirements …… 2 Hardware Setup …… 2 Card Connection …… 2 Card Configuration …… 3 DaqBook and DaqBoard Connection …… 4 DaqBoard/2000 Series Board Connection …… 5 DaqBook and DaqBoard Configuration …… 5 LogBook Connection …… 5 Software Setup ……...
Page 226: Hardware Setup
Power Requirements The DBK24 can be powered by an included AC adapter, a standard 12-V car battery, or an optional rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery module (DBK30A). This power flexibility makes the DBK24 ideal for field and remote data acquisition applications. Power supplied to the DBK24 powers the on-board regulator. Connect the power supply (AC adapter) to the 5-pin DIN (labeled POWER IN) located on the front panel of the DBK24 chassis.
Page 227: Card Configuration
Strip some insulation from the ends of the wires (no more than 1/4"). Insert wire into the screw terminal receptacle so that only the bare portion of wire extends into the opening. Bare wire should not extend more than 1/16" beyond the receptacle. These steps are essential to maintaining proper voltage isolation. After the wire ends are in place, turn the slot-head screw at the top of the block until the receptacle grips the wire firmly.
Page 228 User Output Configuration The outputs of the DBK24 are designed to switch levels as high as 60 V at 1 A. The next figure shows a typical output hookup with a protective flyback diode in parallel with the load. When driving inductive loads without built-in flyback protection, you must provide this diode.
Page 229: Daqboard/2000 Series Board Connection
DaqBoard/2000 Series Board Connection Use a 37 pin accessory cable to connect the P2 digital I/O port of the DaqBoard/2000 Series P4 adapter to the P2 connector of the DBK24 using an accessory cable (with -x indicating the number of expansion units to be connected).
Page 230 DBK24, pg. 6 DBK Option Cards and Modules 879795...
Page 231: Dbk24 - Specifications
DBK24 - Specifications Name/Function: General Purpose Optically Isolated Digital Output Module Channels: 24 I/O channels Connector: Screw terminals for signal outputs Output Channel Ratings: Maximum current/channel: 1 A Voltage drop @ 1 A and 25°C: 1 V Maximum open circuit voltage: 60 VDC Off-state leakage: 10 µA Module Power Requirements: 1.5 W 120 VAC Adapter Supplied: 15 VDC @ 0.9 A...
Page 232 DBK24, pg. 8 DBK Option Cards and Modules 879795...
Page 233 DBK25 Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 2 Card Connection …… 2 Card Configuration …… 2 DaqBook and DaqBoard and DaqBoard/2000 Connection …… 4 DaqBook and DaqBoard Configuration …… 4 Software Setup …… 4 DBK25 – Specifications …… 4 Reference Notes: o Chapter 2 includes pinouts for P1, P2, P3, and P4.
Page 234 Hardware Setup Card Connection There are 16 screw terminals on the DBK25 to connect to 8 separate pairs of output contacts: - J1 for channels 5 through 8 - J2 for channels 1 through 4 The board contains holes for use of wire ties. Card Configuration You must set DIP switch S1 to a 5-bit address to correspond to the desired card address.
Page 235 DBK Option Cards and Modules DBK25, pg. 3 879795...
Page 236 DaqBook and DaqBoard and DaqBoard/2000 Connection Use a 37 pin accessory cable to connect DBK25 to the P2 connector of an appropriate P4 adapter. These adapters are discussed in the DBK200 document modules. P2 expansion cables must be kept short for proper operation. Do not exceed 14”...
Page 237 DBK30A Overview …… 1 Hardware Setup …… 3 Configuration …… 3 Power …… 3 Charging the Battery Module …… 5 DBK30A – Specifications …… 6 Reference Notes: o Chapter 2 includes pinouts for P1, P2, P3, and P4. Refer to pinouts applicable to your system, as needed.
Page 238: Vdc Mode
14 VDC Mode (default) This mode provides 14 VDC for 3.4 A-hr. The typical battery runtime is from 3 to 6 hours depending on the load. Unless 28 VDC is required, the 14 VDC mode should be used in your LogBook applications. Unless you need 28 V, leave the unit in the 14 VDC mode.
Page 239 Hardware Setup Configuration The only configuration option is the choice of modes (14 VDC, or 28 VDC). If you do not need 28 V, leave SW2 in the default position. If you are using a pre-owned DBK30A, or are unsure of the mode selected, use the following steps to check SW2’s position.
Page 240 28 VDC Mode. The primary purpose of the 28 VDC mode is to provide power for external loop transmitters. The hookup is simple, as shown below. Another use of the 28 VDC mode is to provide excitation for bridge-type sensors, such as load cells (strain gages).
Page 241: Charging The Battery Module
Charging the Battery Module To charge the DBK30A batteries: 1. Connect the adapter to DBK30A’s POWER IN connector. 2. Plug the adapter into the AC power receptacle. Note: The charge cycle will begin automatically whenever AC power is applied after an interruption. The charge cycle will automatically end when the batteries are fully charged.
Page 242 DBK30A – Specifications Name/Function: Rechargeable Battery Module Battery Type: Nickel-cadmium Number of Battery Packs: 2 Battery Pack Configuration: 12 series-connected sub-C cells Output Voltage: 14.4 V or 28.8 V (depending on the selected mode) Output Fuses: 2 A Battery Amp-Hours: 3.4 A-hr (1.7 A-hr/pack) Charge Termination: Peak detection Charge Time: 2 hours Charging Voltage from Supplied AC Adapter: 22 to 26 VDC @ 2 A...
Page 243 DBK34A Hardware Setup for 12 Volt (Default) or 24 Volt Operation …… 3 Indicators …… 4 Runtime …… 4 Charging …… 4 Fuse Replacement …… 5 Environmental Concerns …… 6 DBK34A – Specifications …… 6 DBK34A is similar to DBK34 in appearance and operation; but there are differences. Before proceeding with this document module, verify that your device is a DBK34A.
Page 244 Main and auxiliary power input comes from 12 or 24 VDC via a terminal block on the unit’s front panel (12 or 24 V modes are set by front-panel jumpers). Automatic, temperature-compensated charging circuits recharge the internal batteries quickly and safely. For trouble-free operation, you must fully charge the batteries before use.
Page 245: Hardware Setup For 12 Volt (Default) Or 24 Volt Operation
Hardware Setup for 12 Volt (Default) or 24 Volt Operation The DBK34A is configured for 12 volt or 24 volt operation via placement of jumpers on the front panel’s screw-terminal block (TB1). DBK34A’s screw-terminal numbers read as follows, when read from left to right: 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Page 246: Indicators
Indicators Three front-panel LED indicators provide power and charging status information. MAIN POWER CHARGING DISCHARGING Runtime For trouble-free operation, you must fully charge the batteries before use. Charged battery runtime depends on the load and on the mode of operation. Approximate runtime under various loads can be computed from the storage capacity (5 A-hr in 12 V mode;...
Page 247: Fuse Replacement
Fuse Replacement DBK34A contains four MINI ATO fuses that can be replaced by the user. Note that you should always check your unit for blown fuses prior to sending it back to the factory for repair. This could save you time and money.
Page 248: Environmental Concerns
Environmental Concerns DBK34A Gel-Pack batteries contain toxic materials (Pb and H the battery life cycle the Gel-Packs must be recycled or properly disposed of. DBK34A – Specifications Name/Function: UPS / Battery Module Battery Type: sealed-lead gel-pack Number of Battery Packs: 2 Battery Pack Configuration: 6 series-connected D cells Output Voltage: 12 V or 24 V (set by jumpers on TB1) Output Fuses: F2 and F3;...
Page 249 OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 13 months from date of purchase. OMEGA’s WARRANTY adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and shipping time. This ensures that OMEGA’s customers receive maximum coverage on each product.
Page 250 Where Do I Find Everything I Need for Process Measurement and Control? OMEGA…Of Course! Shop online at omega.com TEMPERATURE Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor Probes, Connectors, Panels & Assemblies Wire: Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor Calibrators & Ice Point References Recorders, Controllers & Process Monitors Infrared Pyrometers PRESSURE, STRAIN AND FORCE Transducers &...

Omega Engineering OMB-DBK-34A User Manual

Table of Contents

DBK Basics

Introduction

How Do Dbks Connect to the Data Acquisition Device

DBK Identification Tables

Tips on Setting up a Data Acquisition System

An Introduction to Power-Related Dbks

Power Requirements

Additional Reading

Signal Management 1

Signal Modes

Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal Conditioning

Channel Control and Expansion

Signal Acquisition

Two-Point Calibration of a Temperature Measurement System

CE Compliance

Overview

2 System Connections and Pinouts

Digital I/O

P4 to P1, P2, P3 Correlation

3 DBK Setup in Daqview

4 DBK Setup in Logview

5 Troubleshooting

Dimensional Drawings

11" X 8.5" X 1.40" Category

11" X 8.5" X 1.72" Category

11" X 8.5" X 2.63" Category

11" X 14" X 3.44" Category

Dimensions for DBK Cards and Boards

Dimensions for Miscellaneous Components

DBK1, 16-Connector BNC Adapter Module

DBK4, 2-Channel Dynamic Signal Input Card

DBK5, 4-Channel Current Output Card

DBK7, 4-Ch. Frequency-To-Voltage Input Card

Dbk4 2-Channel Dynamic Signal Input Card

DBK4 Power Notice

Hardware Setup

Software Setup

Hardware Description

DBK4 - Specifications

Accelerometer Tutorial

Dbk5 4-Channel Current Output Card

Hardware Setup

DBK5 - Specifications

Software Setup

Dbk7 4-Channel Frequency-To-Voltage Input Card

Hardware Setup

Overview

Software Setup

Hardware Function

Specifications - DBK7

Dbk8 8-Channel High-Voltage Input Card

Hardware Setup

Software Setup

DBK8 - Specifications

DBK9 8-Channel RTD Card

DBK10 3-Slot Expansion Chassis

Dbk11A Screw-Terminal and Bnc Option Card

Hardware Setup

Software Setup

DBK11A - Specifications

Dbk15 Universal Current, Voltage Input Card

Hardware Setup

DBK15 - Specifications

Software Setup

Dbk16 2-Channel Strain-Gage Card

Hardware Setup

Calibrating DBK16, for Daq Devices

Software Setup

Calibrating DBK16 and DBK43A for Logbooks

Dbk17 4-Channel Simultaneous Sample and Hold Card

Simultaneous Sample and Hold

Hardware Setup

Software Setup

DBK17 - Specifications

Reference Notes

Quick Links

Chapters

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