Measurement Computing WaveBook rev.5.3 - Manual (Page 21)

WaveBook/512A, /516, /516A, /516E Setup and Power Options
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Minimum Requirements …… 2-1
Understanding WaveBook and WBK Connectors …… 2-2
Parallel Port Connections …… 2-6
Ethernet Connections …… 2-8
System Enhancement and Expansion …… 2-21
Adding WBK Option Cards …… 2-21
Adding WBK Modules…… 2-22
The Daisy-Chain Concept …… 2-26
How Channel Numbers are Determined …… 2-26
Scan Synchronization …… 2-27
Connecting the System to Power ……2-28
Calculating the System Power Requirement…… 2-28
System Power, Examples …… 2-31
Power Supplies …… 2-32
CAUTION
An incorrect use of power can damage equipment or degrade performance. Prior to connecting your
devices to power, calculate your system’s power requirements.
This chapter pertains to setting up a WaveBook system. Topics include how to: connect a WaveBook to a PC, add option
cards and modules, properly power a system, install software, and check connections using the Daq Configuration Applet. As
stated in the above Caution, you will need to calculate system power requirements prior to powering the system.
Minimum Requirements
WaveBook/516E Users
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TR-40U Power Supply
Ethernet Patch Cable
Ethernet jack [on PC or on a hub connected to the Ethernet]
Software CD
Dynamic Signal Analysis CD (for eZ-Software*), or
Data Acquisition CD (for WaveView) See Note A
License Keys for purchased [eZ]software
Monitor: SVGA, 1024 x 768 screen resolution
Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP users
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PC with I ntel ™ Pentium, 1 GHz or equivalent;
512 MB memory; 10 GB disk space
• Windows Vista users:
PC must be Windows Vista Premium Ready
WaveBook/512A or /516A Users
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TR-40U Power Supply
Parallel Port-to-Parallel Port Cable
EPP Enhanced Parallel Port or
ECP Enhanced Capabilities Port
Software CD
Dynamic Signal Analysis CD (for eZ-Software*), or
Data Acquisition CD (for WaveView) See Note A.
License Keys for purchased [eZ]software
Monitor: SVGA, 1024 x 768 screen resolution
Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP users
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PC with I ntel ™ Pentium, 1 GHz or equivalent;
512 MB memory; 10 GB disk space
Note: Windows Vista does not support WaveBook/512A or
WaveBook/516A
Note A: WaveView users only: If you are using WaveView as your software application you will be using the
Data Acquisition CD (not the Dynamic Analysis CD). If this is the case, and if TEDS (Transducer
Electronic Data Sheet) applies to your system, use:
D7DB1F527813 as the Authorization Code,
when prompted.
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