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USER’S MANUAL StrainBook/616 Ethernet-Based Strain Gauge Measurement System *324338B-01* 324338B-01

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8-4 Digital I/O, TTL Trigger, and External Clock 977794 StrainBook/616 StrainBooks have a 32-bit internal counter that c

CE Compliance and Noise Considerations 9 Overview ……9-1 CE Standards and Directives …… 9-1 Safety Conditions ……9-2 Emissions/Immunity Conditions ……

For clarification, terms used in some Declarations of Conformity include: pollution degree: any addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid or gaseou

Emissions/Immunity Conditions The specific immunity conditions for CE compliance vary by product; but general immunity conditions include: Cables mu

Noise Considerations Controlling electrical noise is imperative because it can present problems even with the best measurement equipment. Most labora

System Expansion 10 Memory Expansion using a WBK30 Option …… 10-1 Channel Expansion …… 10-2 Using WBK16 Modules with StrainBook…… 10-2 Using WBK40 o

Channel Expansion Using WBK16 Modules with StrainBook This section is concerned with how to connect up to seven WBK16 modules to a StrainBook/616 and

CE Compliance If your system needs to be CE Compliant, refer to the Declaration of Conformity for each system component. Also, refer to Chapter 9, C

StrainBook and WBK16 Daisy-Chain StrainBook System with two WBK16 Modules * Note that earlier TR-40U units have a limit of 2.7 A @ 15 VDC. Those

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 968594 System Expansion 10-5 Using WBK40 or WBK41 Modules with StrainBook This section is concerned with how to conn

Introduction 1 What is StrainBook/616? ... 1-1 What are WBKs? …… 1-3 How is StrainBook/616 Powered? …… 1-3 How are Multiple StrainBooks Synchron

Connectors and Cables WBK40 and WBK41 are connected to StrainBook in the same manner. The relevant WBK connectors [located on the rear panel of the

StrainBook, WBK41, DBK84 Daisy-Chain StrainBook System with a WBK41 and two DBK84 Modules * Note that earlier TR-40U units have a limit of 2.7 A

Synchronizing Multiple StrainBooks Up to four StrainBook/616 units can be synchronized to each other via their SYNC ports. Each unit has two identi

Connecting the System to Power CAUTION An incorrect use of power can damage equipment or degrade performance. Prior to connecting your devices t

Current Requirements (in Amps) Products DBK30A 14 VDC DBK30A 28 VDC DBK34A 12 VDC DBK34A 24 VDC TR-40U 15 VDC StrainBook/616 (alone) 1.93 1.01 2.2

Troubleshooting and Customer Support 11 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Handling Notice…… 11-1 Product Care …… 11-1 ReadMe Files and the Install CD-

11-2 Troubleshooting 9\68594 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual ReadMe Files and the Install CD-ROM The Install CD-ROM includes ReadMe Files. These fi

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 968594 Troubleshooting 11-3 1. StrainBook does not communicate with the PC. Possible Causes Details and Possible

11-4 Troubleshooting 9\68594 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 3. WBK modules and expansion channels are not recognized.Possible Causes Details and

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 968594 Troubleshooting 11-5 5. WBK15 channel readings are wrong.Possible Causes Details and Possible Solutions &

1-2 Introduction 929494 StrainBook/616 WaveView supports up to 64 channels of strain, voltage, or sound/vibration input.

11-6 Troubleshooting 9\68594 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 7. “Insufficient Memory”Possible Causes Details and Possible Solutions The PC’s memor

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 968594 Troubleshooting 11-7 10. WBK16 channels won’t calibrate.Possible Causes Details and Possible Solutions Re

11-8 Troubleshooting 9\68594 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 11. Ethernet ProblemsPossible Causes Details and Possible Solutions Ethernet Your s

Did Not Time Out Timed Out Command Prompt, Ping Examples If the ping command timed out and you are on a Dedicated Network, check the following: 1

11-10 Troubleshooting 9\68594 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual How to check for the existence of a DHCP Server 1. Open the Control Panel by navigati

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 968594 Troubleshooting 11-11 Frequently Asked Questions (1) Topic: Environmental Factors Question: What Environ

11-12 Troubleshooting 9\68594 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual (4) Topic: Sampling Rates Question: Does the StrainBook really collect data at 1

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 968594 Troubleshooting 11-13 Customer Support If you want to Expand or Enhance Your StrainBook System . . . You

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StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 939294 Specifications 12-1 Specifications – StrainBook/616 12

What Are WBKs? You can use optional modules and cards to enhance or expand your StrainBook/616 system. These options are known as WBKs. Typically, t

12-2 Specifications 939294 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual Triggering Multi-Channel Analog Trigger (up to

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 968494 Specifications 12-3 Expansion Options Item Descrip

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Appendix A 977194 Using the Daq Configuration Applet with StrainBook A-1 Appendix A – Using the Daq Configuration Applet with StrainBook

The Daq Configuration applet, designed for 32-bit Windows systems, is located in the Windows Control Panel. It allows you to add or remove a device

The “Select Device Type” Dialog Box This dialog box opens when the Add Device button of the Device Inventory dialog box is selected. The device type

The tab label of the Properties Dialog Box, as well as the box itself, will appear different, depending on whether the device is a “first level” or a

Appendix A 977194 Using the Daq Configuration Applet with StrainBook A-5 • IP Address Setting Panel: From this panel the user can select on

A-6 Using the Daq Configuration Applet with StrainBook 977194 Appendix A

Appendix B – TCP/IP and Resource Tests B Before you run a test Before testing the system, make sure the StrainBook has been

How are Multiple StrainBooks Synchronized? Up to four StrainBook/616 units can be synchronized to each other via their SYNC ports. Each unit has t

What does the TCP/IP test tell me? The TCP/IP test provides test results for “Pinging Device” and “TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) Connection Tes

What does the Resource Test tell me? The Resource Test includes two categories of test: Resource Tests and Performance Tests. Resource Tests are used

B-4 TCP/IP and Resource Tests for StrainBook 977194 Appendix B

Data Acquisition 969597 Glossary G-1 Glossary Acquisition A collection

G-2 Glossary 969597 Data Acquisition Digital A digital signal is one of discrete value, in contrast to a varying signa

Data Acquisition 969597 Glossary G-3 Mapped Channel In relation to the WBK

G-4 Glossary 969597 Data Acquisition

Operation Reference 2 A Note Regarding WBK Option Cards and Modules …… 2-1 Basic Operation …… 2-2 Triggers …… 2-7 Synchronizing Multiple StrainBooks

Basic Operation StrainBook/616 Block Diagram The Expansion Port is typically used to connect a WBK40 or WBK41, when applicable. 2-2 Operation Refere

Signal Conditioning, per Channel StrainBook/616 includes signal-conditioning circuitry (following figure) for eight channels. In addition, up to seve

Bridge Configuration The strain gage, connected to a DB9 connector, connects to amplifiers through a channel-dedicated Bridge Completion and Shunt Cal

Using a Sample for Triggering TTL-level Triggering StrainBook includes TTL-level triggering through the digital I/O port. A detailed discussion of tr

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SYNC Cables CA-74-1 (1 ft.) or CA-74-5 (5 ft.) Ethernet Cable to PC TR-40U Power Adapter Three StrainBook/616 Units, Synchronized Not a

Digital I/O Connections Digital I/O can be connected for 16-bit mode or 8-bit mode via the StrainBook’s DB25F high-speed digital I/O connector labeled

Synchronizing Multiple StrainBooks StrainBooks can be synchronized to other StrainBooks, WBK40, or WBK41 modules via SYNC ports. Each unit has two i

The following apply: One of three clocks can be used to drive the StrainBook’s acquisition scan rate. These are: - the internal clock - an extern

Programmable Features Channels can be configured through your own custom programs or through the included out-of-the-box WaveView software. WaveView

StrainBook/616 967794 Operation Reference 2-11 (4) Know an unbalanced bridge when you configure one. Theoretically, a strain gage bridge is

2-12 Operation Reference 967794 StrainBook/616 (8) Install internal reference node resistors if you plan to

Connectors, Indicators, and Cables 3 Front Panel Connectors and Indicators …… 3-1 Rear Pannel Connectors, Indicators, and Power Switch …… 3-2 Associ

Digital I/O Connections, 16-Bit Mode D0 through D15 High Speed Digital I/O data lines TTLTRG TTL trigger input External Clock Input 16 bit mode,

LEDs: There are 5 ETHERNET Status LEDS. Two rectangular LEDs (Tx and Rx) are built into the frame of the Ethernet jack. The other three LEDs, locat

Warranty Information Contact Measurement Computing by phone, fax, or e-mail in regard to warranty-related issues: Phone: (508) 946-5100, fax: (508) 9

Associated Cables CA-115 Power Cables. CA-115 cables are 6 inches long and have two 5-pin male DIN connectors. CA-115s are frequently used to link

Software 4 Accessing Software-Related PDF Documents …… 4-1 An Introduction to Software ….. 4-2 WaveView …… 4-2 eZ-PostView …… 4-2 WaveCal …… 4-4 Icon

An Introduction to Software WaveView WaveView is a graphical Windows-based program for use in WaveBook and StrainBook/616 applications. The program

WaveView Configuration Main Window, Button Identification # Item Description 1 Module Configuration Displays the current inventory of devices and

4-4 Software 967594 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual eZ-PostView eZ-PostView provides simple “time-domain” viewing. From this application you can d

Programmable Features in WaveView Channels can be configured through your own custom programs, third-party software such as DASYLab or LabVIEW, or th

Selecting a Channel’s Units You can use WaveView to select a channel’s units in one of two ways. (1) Click in a channel’s Units cell; then select the

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 967594 Software 4-7 Engineering Units Conversion Using mx + b Most of our data acquisition products allow the user t

Sensor Calibration To use the Sensor Calibration Program you must first launch WaveView. This can be done from a shortcut on the desktop, or by se

To open the Sensor Configuration [Calibration] window, click on WaveView’s Sensor Calibration button. The button is depicted at the left and pointe

iv User’s Manual 968594 StrainBook/616 CAUTION Using this equipment in ways other than described in this manual can cause personal injury

File The File menu provides four functions: New Configuration Set all parameters to their default startup setting. Load an Existing Configuration Lo

Calibration Parameters Tab Selected Sensor Configuration Window Column Description Calibrate? “Yes” enables the selected channel to be calibrated wi

Calibration Parameters Section of Window Two Views Obtained by Scroll Bar Movement Column Description Exc. Volts Used to change the excitation volt

Displaying a Single Reading. In the sensor calibration program, it is possible to take a single reading and display it in the Sensor Configuration [

The Five Methods of Sensor Calibration Before proceeding with calibration, remember to enter your password. The password must be entered before cha

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 967594 Software 4-15 2 Point Manual Calibration In the 2 Point Manual Calibration method two readings are taken fr

4-16 Software 967594 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual Shunt (Internal Shunt) Calibration The Shunt calibration method pertains to an internal shunt.

External Shunt Calibration (2 Pt Shunt) This calibration method requires the use of a WBK16/LC option, which is discussed elsewhere in the document.

4-18 Software 967594 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual The External Shunt Calibration method requires that the user enter the following 5 parameters:

To calibrate this load cell using the sensor calibration program: 1. Enter the 5 necessary parameters (see preceding bulleted list) into the calibrat

StrainBook/616 968594 User’s Manual v About StrainBook/616 Documentation In addition to the StrainBook/616 User’s Manual there are several PDF

Changing Low-Pass Filter Displays To change the LPF display, choose Advanced Features from the System menu item. Enter desired values in the LPF Corn

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 947191 Setup and Connecting to the Ethernet 5-1 Setup and Connecting to the Ethernet 5 System Requirements …… 5-1

5-2 Setup and Connecting to the Ethernet 947191 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual Software Installation Remove any previous version WaveView driver.

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 947191 Setup and Connecting to the Ethernet 5-3 Ethernet Connection and System Power-up Overview StrainBook/616

5-4 Setup and Connecting to the Ethernet 947191 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual STEP 1 – Install the Software Install the software prior to co

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 947191 Setup and Connecting to the Ethernet 5-5 Dedicated Network - making use of a network hub or switch In this s

5-6 Setup and Connecting to the Ethernet 947191 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual LAN with no DHCP Server (Local Area Network with no Dynamic Host C

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 947191 Setup and Connecting to the Ethernet 5-7 How to make the connection: 1. Using the unit’s power switch, tur

5-8 Setup and Connecting to the Ethernet 947191 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 4. In the “Local Area Connection Status” box (previous figure),

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 947191 Setup and Connecting to the Ethernet 5-9 Configure the Computer’s TCP/IP settings as follows. Internet

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5-10 Setup and Connecting to the Ethernet 947191 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual STEP 6 - Configure Device Network Settings using DaqIPConfig Ap

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 947191 Setup and Connecting to the Ethernet 5-11 STEP 7 - Configure and test the System using the Daq Configurat

5-12 Setup and Connecting to the Ethernet 947191 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 3. Set the properties of the first-level device. In this step yo

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 947191 Setup and Connecting to the Ethernet 5-13 4. Test the system connections. a. Make sure the device has be

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Bridge Configurations 6 Introduction …. 6-1 CN-115 Headers, Associated Jumpers, and Plug-In Options …… 6-2 Bridge Applications …… 6-3 Removing the C

StrainBook’s upper circuit board (see preceding figure) is used to: • Customize low-pass filter frequencies using resistor networks • Install Bridge

Bridge Applications All strain-gage bridge configurations consist of a 4-element network of resistors. The quarter, half or full designation of a st

Removing the Cover Plate CAUTION Remove the StrainBook from power and disconnect the unit from the host PC and from all externally connected equipme

Excitation Connection Remote sense inputs are provided for the excitation regulators. The excitation voltage will be most accurate at points where re

StrainBook/616 967594 vii Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction What is StrainBook/616? …… 1-1 What are WBKs? …… 1-3 How is StrainBook/61

Installing a CN-115 CAUTION Remove the StrainBook from power and disconnect the unit from the host PC and from all externally connected equipment pri

Low-Pass Filter Customization StrainBook has 68 kΩ 4-resistor SIP networks installed at the factory. These networks result in a 10.9 Hz cutoff for

Configuration Diagrams Full-Bridge Configurations The full-bridge has four strain-variable elements and requires no bridge completion components. Quar

Half-Bridge Configurations The half-bridge has two strain-variable elements and requires two internal bridge completion resistors (BCRs). Any bridge

Three-Wire Quarter-Bridge Configurations The three-wire quarter-bridge has only one strain-variable element and requires three bridge completion resi

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual 929494 Bridge Configurations 6-11 High-Gain Ampl

Connecting to the DB9 Channel Input Connector CAUTION Remove the StrainBook from power and disconnect the unit from the host PC and from all externa

Cable Pinout* CA-177 Strain-Gage Cable Pinout* Cable CA-177 Specifications DB9 Male End (P1) Unterminated End (P2) Pin 1 Brown wire Pin

CN-189 DB-9 Adapter Option The CN-189 is intended for convenience and is not shielded. Higher signal quality will be obtained with the use of shiel

WBK16/LC Load Cell Shunt Cal Option Purpose of the WBK16/LC The WBK16/LC provides a non-committed dry contact on two pins of a single StrainBook or

viii 929494 StrainBook/616 Chapter 6 – Bridge Configurations Introduction …. 6-1 CN-115 Headers, Associated Jumpers, and Plug-In Options …… 6-2 Bridg

CAUTION Make the DB9 pin # 2 connection to the “low-side” or the “high-side” of the circuit. BUT NEVER TO BOTH! Doing so will create a short circ

CAUTION Make the DB9 pin # 2 connection to the “low-side” or the “high-side” of the circuit. BUT NEVER TO BOTH! Doing so will create a short circ

6-18 Bridge Configurations 929494 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual Caveats Transducers and load cells, most often employ f

Installing a WBK16/LC CAUTION Remove the StrainBook from power and disconnect the unit from the host PC and from all externally connected equipment p

Calibration Using WaveView Reference Note: The Calibration Parameters Tab Selected section of Chapter 4 includes screen shots and text related to th

Installing a CN-115-1 CAUTION Remove the StrainBook from power and disconnect the unit from the host PC and from all externally connected equipment p

Configuring a CN-115-1 In the example below CN-115-1 is being used to create a half-bridge configuration with two Bridge Completion Resistors (BCRs)

Note that the two half-bridges previously described are identical [circuit wise] to the one illustrated below, which is being repeated from page 6-6.

6-24 Bridge Configurations 929494 StrainBook/616 User’s Manual

StrainBook/616 977694 Triggers 7-1 Triggers 7 Introduction …… 7-1 Digital (TTL) Trigger …… 7-1 Multi-Channel Trigger …… 7-2 Digital-Pattern

StrainBook/616 967594 ix Chapter 11 – Troubleshooting and Customer Support Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Handling Notice…… 11-1 Product Care …

Multi-Channel Trigger When the small hardware-limited latencies of the digital (TTL) triggers are not required the DSP chip may be used to examine

Examination of the input signals compares two specified signal levels: (a) The trigger level determines when the input channel is a valid trigger, and

It is possible to combine different trigger types in a single multi-channel trigger. For example, StrainBook could trigger when channel 3 is below 0

Trigger Latency & Jitter Trigger latency and jitter depend on the trigger source and the acquisition mode: Trigger latency is the duration betwe

Digital-Pattern Trigger This type of trigger is useful when trying to capture noise, vibrations or some other physical disturbance that occurs at a pa

External Clock and Counter-Timer The Internal and External buttons located in the rate section of the screen (previous and following figures) are u

7-8 Triggers 977694 StrainBook/616

Digital I/O, TTL Trigger, and External Clock 8 Introduction …… 8-1 Connections for 16-Bit Mode …… 8-1 Connections for 8-Bit Mode …… 8-2 TTL Trigge

Connections for 8-Bit Mode To sample just 8 digital input signals use the following pinout, providing that the StrainBook is in 8-bit mode. Note t

TTL Trigger The TTL digital trigger signal connects via pin 13 on the DB25 digital I/O connector, and is used directly. An optional CA-178 cable (fo