Document Outline

• 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Users Manual
  • LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
  • Safety
    • Interference Information
    • Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
    • SAFETY TERMS IN THIS MANUAL
      • AC POWER SOURCE
      • DC POWER SOURCE
      • USE THE PROPER FUSE
      • GROUNDING THE INSTRUMENT
      • USE THE PROPER POWER CORD
      • WARNING!
      • DO NOT OPERATE IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
      • DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE IF PROTECTION MAY BE IMPAIRED
  • Table of Contents
  • List of Tables
  • List of Figures
• 1. Overview
  • Introduction
  • Instrument Features and Capabilities
    • Analog Channels
    • Computed Channels
    • Channel Numbering
    • Mx+B Scaling
    • Alarms
    • Channel Monitoring
    • Digital I/O
    • Totalizer
    • Trigger Input
    • Trigger Output
    • Master Alarm
    • Interval Trigger
    • External Trigger
    • Alarm Trigger
  • NetDAQ Logger Features and Capabilitie
  • Operating a NetDAQ Data Acquisition System
    • Isolated Networks
    • General Networks
    • Ethernet Port Selection
    • Asynchronous Instrument Operations
    • Group Instrument Operations
    • Scanning and Logging
    • RS-232 Interface
  • Host Computer Requirements
  • Options and Accessories
    • Instrument Connector Set
    • Host Computer Ethernet Adapters
• 2. Preparing for Operation
  • Introduction
  • Instrument Preparation
    • Unpacking and Inspecting the Instrument
    • Positioning and Rack Mounting
    • Connecting to a Power Source and Grounding
      • AC Power
      • DC Power
      • Grounding and Common Mode Voltage
    • Universal Input Module Connections
      • Shielded Wiring
      • Crosstalk Considerations
    • Digital I/O Connections
      • Digital I/O
      • Totalizer.
    • Alarm/Trigger I/O Connections
      • Trigger Input
      • Trigger Output.
      • Master Alarm
    • External Trigger Wiring for a Group Instrument
    • Controls and Indicators
      • Front Panel Controls
      • Front Panel Indicators
      • Rear Panel Controls
      • Rear Panel Indicators
    • Front Panel Operating Procedures
      • Power-On Options
      • Displaying a Monitor Channel
      • Displaying the Digital I/O Status
      • Displaying the Totalizer Status
      • Reviewing and Setting the Base Channel Number
      • Reviewing and Setting the Line Frequency
      • Reviewing and Setting the Network Type
      • Reviewing and Setting the General Network Socket Port
      • Reviewing and Setting the General Network IP Address
      • Reviewing and Setting the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway
      • Viewing the Instrument Ethernet Address
  • Host Computer and Network Preparation
    • Installing Host Computer Ethernet Adapter
    • Instrument and Host Computer Interconnection
      • Host Computer/Instrument Direct Connection
      • Interconnection Using 10Base2 (Coaxial) Wiring
      • Interconnection Using 10BaseT (Twisted-Pair) Ethernet Wiring
    • Installing Host Computer Networking Software
    • Setting Host Computer Networking Parameters
    • Installing NetDAQ Logger
      • Installing NetDAQ Logger with Trumpet
      • Changing from an Isolated Network to a General Network
    • Installing Trend Link for Fluke (Optional)
  • Testing and Troubleshooting
    • Testing the Installation
    • Troubleshooting Network Problems
• 3. Configuring NetDAQ Logger for Windows
  • Introduction
    • Starting NetDAQ Logger
    • The Main Window
    • Accessing NetDAQ Logger Commands
  • Configuring Network Communications
    • The Communications Configuration Dialog Box
    • Adding an Instrument to the Network
    • Deleting an Instrument from the Network
    • Verifying Network Communications
  • Configuring the Current Setup
    • Creating an Instrument Icon
    • Deleting an Instrument Icon
    • Designating Instruments as Group or Asynchronous
  • Setup Files
    • Saving the Current Setup in a File
    • Opening a Setup File
    • Starting NetDAQ Logger with a Setup File
    • Starting Logging Automatically
    • NetDAQ Logger Command Line
  • Configuring an Instrument
    • Dimmed Configuration Commands
    • The Instrument Configuration Dialog Box
  • Configuring Channels
    • The Channels Configuration Dialog Box
    • Configuring Analog Channel Functions
    • Configuring Computed Channel Functions
      • Defining a Computed Channel Equation
      • Equation Syntax
    • Configuring Mx+B Scaling
    • Configuring Alarms
    • Assigning Channel Labels
  • Configuring Mx+B Scaling From a File
  • Entering an Instrument's Description
  • Copying a Channels Configuration
  • Default Configuration Settings
  • Using Configuration Lockout
  • Saving an Instrument's Configuration as a Text File
  • Configuring the netdaq.ini File
• 4. Operating NetDAQ Logger for
  • Introduction
  • Starting and Stopping Logging
    • Starting or Stopping all Instruments at Once
    • Starting or Stopping a Group Instrument
    • Clearing an Instrument's Totalizer Value
    • Simulated Logging
    • Selecting an Instrument's Scanning Duration
  • Real-Time Displays
    • The Logging Status Window
    • The Readings Table Window
    • The Spy Window
    • Quick Plot
    • Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) Operations
  • Data Files
    • Configuring a Data File
    • Converting Data Files
    • Viewing and Printing a Data File
  • Optimizing Performance
    • Optimizing Performance for Speed
      • Increasing Scanning Rate
      • Increasing Data Transmission and Storage Rate
      • Increasing Network Speed
    • Optimizing Performance for Precision
  • Using Online Help
• 5. Using Trend Link for Fluke
  • Introduction
    • Displaying a Trend Link Chart During Logging
    • Playing Back a Trend Link File in Trend Link
    • Playing Back a Fast Binary File in Trend Link
    • Playing Back an ASCII (CSV) File in Trend Link
    • Importing Trend Link Data Files
      • Create a New Trend Link Data Set Directory
      • Add the New Folder to the Trend Link infolink(ini File
      • Import the NetDAQ ASCII (CSV) File into Trend Link
      • Display the Trend Link Chart for the Imported File
      • Title the Trend Link Chart
      • Save the Trend Link Chart
    • Exporting Trend Link Data Files
    • Deleting Old Trend Link Files
  • Getting the Right Look for Your Trend Link Chart
    • Using the Trend Link Control Bar
    • Using the Trend Link Menus
      • Adjusting the Curve Time Scale (X-axis)
      • Adjusting the Curve Amplitude Scale (Y-axis)
      • Configuring the Curve Status Display
      • Curve Preferences
      • Background Preferences
      • Real Time Frequency Update
      • Adding or Changing the Chart Title
      • Using the Note System
      • Printing a Chart
• 6. Maintenance
  • Introduction
  • Self-Test Diagnostics and Error Codes
  • Cleaning
  • Fuse Replacement
  • Performance Test
    • Configuring the Performance Test Setup
    • Initializing the Performance Test Setup
    • Accuracy Performance Tests
      • Volts DC Accuracy Test (2640A)
      • Volts DC Accuracy Test (2645A)
      • Volts AC Accuracy Test
      • Frequency Accuracy Test
      • Analog Channel Integrity Test
      • Computed Channel Integrity Test
      • Thermocouple Temperature Accuracy Test
      • Open Thermocouple Response Test
      • 2-Wire Resistance Accuracy Test (2640A)
      • 2-Wire Resistance Accuracy Test (2645A)
      • 4-Wire Resistance Accuracy Test (2640A)
      • 4-Wire Resistance Accuracy Test (2645A)
      • RTD Temperature Accuracy Test (Resistance) (2640A)
      • RTD Temperature Accuracy Test (Resistance) (2645A)
      • RTD Temperature Accuracy Test (DIN/IEC 751 RTD)
    • Digital Input/Output Tests
      • Digital I/O Output Test
      • Digital Input Test
    • Totalizer Tests
      • Totalizer Count Test
      • Totalizer Sensitivity Test
    • Master Alarm Output Test
    • Trigger Input Test
    • Trigger Output Test
  • Calibration
    • Adding Calibration to the Utilities Menu
    • Instrument Calibration Dialog Box
    • Calibration Steps Dialog Box
  • Variations in the Display
  • Service
  • Replacement Parts
• Appendices
  • A. Specifications
    • Introduction
    • 2640A/2645A Combined Specifications
      • 2640A/2645A General Specifications
      • 2640A/2645A Environmental Specifications
      • 2640A/2645A Input/Output Capabilities
        • Digital I/O
        • Trigger In
        • Trigger Out
        • Master Alarm
      • 2640A/2645A Totalizer
      • 2640A/2645A Real-Time Clock and Calendar
    • 2640A Specifications
      • 2640A DC Voltage Measurement Specifications
      • 2640A AC Voltage Measurement Specifications
      • 2640A 4-Wire Resistance Measurement Specifications
      • 2640A 2-Wire Resistance Measurement Specifications
      • 2640A RTD's 4-Wire, per ITS-1990 Measurement Specifications
      • 2640A RTD's 2-Wire per ITS-1990 Measurement Specifications
      • 2640A Thermocouple per ITS-1990 Measurement Specifications
      • 2640A Frequency Measurement Specifications
    • 2645A Specifications
      • 2645A DC Voltage Measurement Specifications
      • 2645A AC Voltage Measurement Specifications
      • 2645A 4-Wire Resistance Measurement Specifications
      • 2645A 2-Wire Resistance Measurement Specifications
      • 2645A 4-Wire RTD per ITS-1990 Measurement Specifications
      • 2645A Thermocouple per ITS-1990 Measurement Specifications
      • 2645A Frequency Measurement Specifications
  • B. Noise, Shielding, and Crosstalk Considerations
    • Introduction
    • Static Versus Dynamic Measurements
    • Noise and Shielding
    • Crosstalk Considerations
  • C. True-RMS Measurements
    • Introduction
    • Effects of Internal Noise in AC Measurements
    • Waveform Comparison (True RMS vs Average Responding)
  • D. RTD Linearization
    • Introduction
    • Fixed-385 RTD
    • Custom-385 RTD
      • Using the Custom-385 RTD with Other Platinum RTDs
  • E. Computed Channel Equations
    • Introduction
  • F. Data File Format
    • Introduction
    • File Format
  • G. Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)
    • Introduction
    • DDE Links Reference
    • DDE Example Using Excel
  • H. Ethernet Cabling
    • Introduction
    • UTP Cables
  • I. Network Considerations
    • Introduction
    • NetDAQ and Network Communication Techniques
    • NetDAQ and Your Network Administrator
    • Network Primer
      • Physical Layer Wiring Schemes Supported by NetDAQ
      • Network Interconnection Devices
      • Basic Network Packet and Frame Contents
      • IP Addresses and Segmented Networks
      • Ethernet Adapter Hardware for the PC
      • Drivers
      • TCP/IP Protocol Stack
      • WINSOCK DLL and Application Programming Interface
    • Notes to Network Administrators
    • Running Two Network Cards in a PC
    • Troubleshooting Information
    • Handling Token Ring Networks
    • Newt Networking Software
      • Newt TCP/IP vs. Novell NetWare
      • Newt TCP/IP vs. Microsoft LANManager
      • Newt TCP/IP vs. Banyan Vines
      • Newt TCP/IP vs. Windows for Workgroups
      • Newt TCP/IP vs. Windows for Workgroups and Novell NetWare
      • Installing Newt Networking Software
    • Glossary
  • J. Error Messages & Exception Conditions
    • Introduction
    • Communications Connection
    • Full-Disk
    • Scan Queue Overflows
    • Error Conditions
    • Error and Status Messages
  • K. Fluke Service Centers
• Index
• Instrument Parameter Record (Isolated Network)
• Instrument Parameter Record (General Network)
• General Network Parameter Record
• Host Computer General Network Parameter Record