Document Outline

• StrainBook/616 User's Manual
• Table of Contents
• 1 - Introduction
  • What is StrainBook/616?
  • What Are WBKs?
  • How is StrainBook/616 Powered?
  • How are Multiple StrainBooks Synchronized?
• 2 - Operation Reference
  • A Note Regarding WBK Option Cards and Modules
  • Basic Operation
  • Triggers
  • Synchronizing Multiple StrainBooks
  • Programmable Features
  • Operational Tips
• 3 - Connectors, Indicators, and Cables
  • Front Panel Connectors and Indicators
  • Rear Panel Connectors, Indicators, & Power Switch
  • Associated Cables
• 4 - Software
  • Accessing Software-Related PDF Documents
  • An Introduction to Software
    • WaveView
    • eZ-PostView
    • WaveCal
    • Icon-Based Software
    • Language Drivers for Programmers
  • Programmable Features in WaveView
    • mX + b, an Example
  • Sensor Calibration
    • The Five Methods of Sensor Calibration
    • 2 Point Manual Calibration
    • 2 Point Auto Calibration
    • Shunt (Internal Shunt) Calibration
    • External Shunt Calibration (2 Pt Shunt)
    • Name Plate Calibration
  • Changing Low-Pass Filter Displays
• 5 - Setup and Connecting to the Ethernet
  • System Requirements
  • Software Installation
  • Ethernet Connection and System Power-up
• 6 - Bridge Configurations
  • Introduction
  • CN-115 Headers, Associated Jumpers, and Plug-In Options
  • Bridge Applications
  • Removing the Cover Plate
  • Excitation Connection
  • Installing a CN-115
  • Low-Pass Filter Customization
  • Configuration Diagrams
    • Full-Bridge
    • Half-Bridge
    • Three-Wire Quarter Bridge
    • High Gain Amplifier Configurations
  • Connecting to the DB9 Channel Input Connector
    • CA-177 Strain-Gage Cable
    • CN-189, DB9 Adapter Option
  • WBK16/LC Load Cell Shunt Cal Option
    • Purpose of the WBK16/LC
    • Caveats
    • Installation
    • Calibration Using WaveView
  • CN-115-1 User-Configurable Plug-In Card Option
• 7 - Triggers
  • Introduction
  • Digital (TTL) Trigger
  • Multi-Channel Trigger
    • Above-Level Trigger
    • Below-Level Trigger
    • Above-Level-With-Latch Trigger
    • Below-Level-With-Latch Trigger
    • Rising-Edge Trigger
    • Falling-Edge Trigger
    • Rising-Edge-With-Latch Trigger
    • Falling-Edge-With-Latch Trigger
    • Trigger Latency & Jitter
  • Digital-Pattern Trigger
  • External Clock and Counter-Timer
• 8 - Digital I/O, TTL Trigger, and External Clock
  • Introduction
  • Connections for 16-Bit Mode
  • Connections for 8-Bit Mode
  • TTL Trigger
  • External Clock
• 9 - CE Compliance and Noise Considerations
  • Overview
  • CE Standards and Directives
  • Safety Conditions
  • Emissions/Immunity Conditions
  • Using Shielded BNC Connectors for CE Compliance
  • CE Compliance for System Expansion
  • Noise Considerations
• 10 - System Expansion
  • Memory Expansion using a WBK30 Memory Option
  • Channel Expansion
    • Using WBK16 Modules with StrainBook
    • Using WBK40 or WBK41 Modules with StrainBook
  • Synchronizing Multiple StrainBooks
  • Connecting the System to Power
• 11 - Troubleshooting and Customer Support
  • Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Handling Notice
  • Product Care
  • ReadMe Files and the Install CD-ROM
  • Driver Support
  • Troubleshooting Tables
  • WaveView Issues
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Support
• 12 - Specifications
• Appendix A – Using the Daq Configuration Applet with StrainB
• Appendix B – TCP/IP and Resource Tests
• Glossary