INSTALLATION GUIDE

DaqBoard/3000USB Series
USB 1-MHz, 16-Bit Data Acquisition Boards

Requires one of the following
Operating Systems:

Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista

Covers 4 Connection Scenarios:o CA-248 Cables with DB37 Terminationo TB-100 SCSI Screw Terminal Board
o TB-101 Daughter Boardo DBK215 BNC Module

DaqBoard/3000USB Series
1136-0941 rev 2.1*324401C-01*
324401C-01

DaqBoard/3001USB
DaqBoard/3005USB
DaqBoard/3031USB
DaqBoard/3035USB

Measurement Computing

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Contents(Step 1) Install Software …… page IG-4
(Step 2) Connect Signal Lines and Hardware ….. page IG-4
(Step 3) Start DaqView ….. page IG-16(Step 4) Configure the System ….. page IG-17(Step 5) Collect Data ….. page IG-18
Costumer Assistance ….. page IG-19
Reference Note: After you have completed the installation you should refer to the electronic
documents that were automatically installed 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.
You should keep your DaqBoard/3000USB serial number and board type, e.g., 3001USB, 3005USB, etc.,with this document. Space is provided below for recording up to 4 board numbers.
Board Type

Serial Number

Board Type

Board 1

Board 3

Board 2

Board 4

Serial Number

CAUTION
Take ESD precautions (packaging, proper handling, grounded wrist strap, etc.)
Use care to avoid touching board surfaces and onboard components. Only handle boardsby their edges (or ORBs, if applicable). Ensure boards do not come into contact withforeign elements such as oils, water, and industrial particulate.

Reference Note: Adobe PDF versions ofuser manuals automatically install onto yourhard drive as a part of product support.**The default location is in the Programsgroup, which can be accessed from theWindows Desktop. Refer to the PDF
documentation for details regarding both
hardware and software.
** Manuals can also be read directly from the

Minimum System Requirements

Data Acquisition CD via the View PDFs
option on the splash screen, or from our
web site.

Monitor: SVGA, 1024 x 768 screen resolution
On PC: USB Port (USB2.0 recommended)
Windows XP users:
Intel™ Pentium, 1 GHz or equivalent;
10 GB disk space;128 MB memory
Windows Vista users:
PC must be Windows Vista Premium Ready

Power Consumption (per board):
ModelPower Consumption (Typical)*TR-2 (or TR-2U) Power Adapter*/3001USB

3000 mW

Required/3005USB

2000 mW

Optional/3031USB

3400 mW

Required/3035USB

2400 mW

Recommended*A power adapter (TR-2, or TR-2U) will be required if the USB port cannot supply adequate power. USB2 ports are, by
USB2 standards, required to supply 2500 mW (nominal at 5V, 500 mA).

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(1) Install Software
IMPORTANT: Software must be installed before installing hardware.
(a)Place the Data Acquisition CD into the CD-ROM drive. Wait for PC to auto-run the CD. This may
take a few moments, depending on your PC. If the CD does not auto-run, use the Desktop’sStart/Run/Browse feature and run the Setup.exe file.

(b)

After the intro-screen appears, follow the screen prompts.

(c)

After successful installation turn off the computer and proceed with the following section,
Connect Signal Lines and Hardware.

(2) Connect Signal Lines and Hardware
This section presents three examples of hardware setup. Other scenarios are possible, for example, using a
TB-100 and also using one CA-248 cable. Also note that a TR-2 [or TR-2U] power supply will be needed
when there is insufficient power from the USB port. However, you can use a TR-2 [or TR-2U] in any
scenario.
Aside from using a TR-2 [or TR-2U] if needed, another important part of the setup is to avoid making
redundant signal connections and to use approved ESD precautions. Pinouts have been included in thisinstallation guide.

CAUTION
The discharge of static electricity can damage some electronic components.
Semiconductor devices are especially susceptible to ESD damage. You should always
handle components carefully, and you should never touch connector pins or circuitcomponents unless you are following ESD guidelines in an appropriate ESD controlled
area. Such guidelines include the use of properly grounded mats and wrist straps, ESD
bags and cartons, and related procedures.

The “Power” LED (Bottom LED) blinks during device detection and initialization; thenremains on solid as long as the module has power. If there is insufficient power the
LED will go off and a TR-2 [or TR-2U] power adapter will be needed.
Note that when the board is first powered there will likely be a momentary delay
before the Power LED begins to blink, or come on solid.
If using a TR-2 [or TR-2U] be sure to supply power from it to the DaqBoard/3000USB
Series board before connecting the USB cable to the computer. This allows the USB
board to inform the host computer (upon connection of the USB cable) that the unit requires
minimal power from the computer’s USB port.

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In general, all standoffs should be used to mount the board to a metal frame.
Note 1: The standoff at this location connects to the USB chassis for shunting electrostatic discharge.
Note 2: The standoff at this location connects to the DaqBoard/3000USB board’s internal chassis plane forshunting electrostatic discharge.

WARNING !
Avoid redundant connections. Ensure there is no signal conflict between SCSI pins
and the associated header pin (J5. J6. J7. and J8). Also ensure there is no conflict
between TB7 (thermocouple connections) and the SCSI and/or the 40-pin headers.
Failure to do so could possibly cause equipment damage and/or personal injury.

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WARNING !
Turn off power to all devices connected to the system before making connections.
Electrical shock or damage to equipment can result even under low-voltage conditions.

Scenario 1: Using CA-248 Cables to obtain DB37 Connectors

In this setup a CA-248 cable is connected to each of the 40-pin headers (J5, J6, J7, and J8). The result isfour male DB37 connectors which, as can be seen from the pinouts, offer the same signal connectivity as the
SCSI connector. Note that the J6 header is dedicated entirely to analog expansion and therefore is notapplicable to /3001USB or /3005USB. As in all scenarios, a CA-179-x USB cable is used to connect the/3000USB Series board to a USB port on the host PC. USB2.0 is recommended.
If you need to find the name of your device, for example, if you are writing a custom program for multiple
devices, navigate from the Windows Desktop to the Device Manager. The navigation path is:StartSettingsControl PanelSystemHardware(Tab) Device ManagerDaqx PnP Devices

You will see the device listed in the format of DaqBoard/3000USB (see first figure, below).
You can change the name of the device by doing a right-click on the device name to open its properties
dialog box, then clicking on the Properties tab (see second figure). You can then change the“FriendlyName” of the device.

Locating DaqXPnP Devices

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Scenario 2: Using a TB-100

In this setup a TB-100 screw-terminal board option is connected to the 68-pin SCSI connector via a
CA-G56 shielded cable. However, the use of other cables is possible as noted below. In this example wecan also see that 4 thermocouples are connected at TB7 (on the /3000USB board). This means that 8
analog channels [to obtain 4 differential TC channels] are required (see following figure). Redundantconnections must be avoided. A CA-179-x USB cable is used to connect the /3000USB Series board toa USB port on the host PC. USB2.0 is recommended.

WARNING !
Before connecting TC wires, ensure that theassociated analog channels are not in use. Failure
to do so could possibly cause equipment damage
and/or personal injury.
The TB7 terminal block can be used to connect up to 4
thermocouples. The first TC channel makes use of Analog
Channel 0 for its positive (+) lead and Analog Channel 8 for its
negative (-) lead. The second TC channel uses analog Channels 1
and 9, and so on, as indicated in the pinout to the left.
In DaqBoard/3000USB Series applications, thermocouples should only beconnected in differential mode. Connecting thermocouples in single-ended modecan cause noise and false readings. Appendix B of the user’s manual includes
additional information.
As in all scenarios, a CA-179-x USB cable is used to connect the /3000USB Series board to a USB2.0 porton the host PC.
* Any of the following 68-conductor expansion cables can be used to connect the TB-100 option the SCSI
connector:
CA-G553 feet, ribbon cable.

CA-G56

3 feet, shielded expansion cable.

CA-G56-6

6 feet, shielded expansion cable.

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Scenario 3: Using a TB-101 Terminal Board Option

In this setup a TB-101 terminal board is plugged directly into the 40-pin headers (J5, J6, J7, and J8) of the main board.
No cables are used in making this connection. “Stand-offs” are used to keep the boards from touching (instructions areprovided on the following page).
In this example 4 thermocouples are connected at TB7 (on the /3000USB board). This means that 8 analog channels[to obtain 4 differential TC channels] are required (see following figure). Redundant connections must be avoided.

WARNING !
Before connecting TC wires, ensure that the associated analog
channels are not in use. Failure to do so could possibly cause
equipment damage and/or personal injury.
The TB7 terminal block [on the DaqBoard/3000USB] can be used to connect
up to 4 thermocouples. The first TC channel makes use of Analog Channel 0
for its positive (+) lead and Analog Channel 8 for its negative (-) lead. The
second TC channel uses analog Channels 1 and 9, and so on, as indicated in thepinout to the left.
In DaqBoard/3000USB Series applications, thermocouples should only be connected in differential
mode. Connecting thermocouples in single-ended mode can cause noise and false readings.
Appendix B of the user’s manual includes additional information.

A CA-179-x USB cable is used to connect the /3000USB Series board to a USB port on the host PC.
USB2.0 is recommended.

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CAUTION
The discharge of static electricity can damage some electronic components. Semiconductor devices
are especially susceptible to ESD damage. You should always handle components carefully, andyou should never touch connector pins or circuit components unless you are following ESD
guidelines in an appropriate ESD controlled area. Such guidelines include the use of properly
grounded mats and wrist straps, ESD bags and cartons, and related procedures.

How to Mount the TB-101

Steps A through D relate to the following illustration.

A – After taking ESD precautions, remove the Hex
Nuts from the 5 existing standoffs.
B – Thread the new ST-6-7 standoffs onto the existing
standoffs. Tighten snug by hand.
C – Align the TB-101 with the new standoffs andposition the board in place.
D – Using the Hex Nuts (removed in Step A), secure
the TB-101 to the new standoffs. Tighten snug. Overtightening will damage the board.

Standoff Locations,
5 in Total

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Scenario 4: Using a DBK215

In this setup a DBK215 BNC Module is connected to the 68-pin SCSI connector via a CA-G56 shieldedcable. However, the use of other cables is possible as noted below. In this example we can also see that 4
thermocouples are connected at TB7 (on the /3000USB board). This means that 8 analog channels [toobtain 4 differential TC channels] are required (see following figure). Redundant connections must be
avoided. A TR-2 power supply is being used, and is connected to the board’s external power connector.
A CA-179-x USB cable is used to connect the /3000USB Series board to a USB port on the host PC.
USB2.0 is recommended.

WARNING !
Before connecting TC wires, ensure that theassociated analog channels are not in use. Failure
to do so could possibly cause equipment damage
and/or personal injury.
The TB7 terminal block can be used to connect up to 4
thermocouples. The first TC channel makes use of Analog
Channel 0 for its positive (+) lead and Analog Channel 8 for its
negative (-) lead. The second TC channel uses analog Channels 1
and 9, and so on, as indicated in the pinout to the left.
In DaqBoard/3000USB Series applications, thermocouples should only beconnected in differential mode. Connecting thermocouples in single-ended modecan cause noise and false readings. Appendix B of the user’s manual includes
additional information.
As in all scenarios, a CA-179-x USB cable is used to connect the /3000USB Series board to a USB2.0 porton the host PC.
* Any of the following 68-conductor expansion cables can be used to connect the DBK215 module option
the SCSI connector:

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CA-G553 feet, ribbon cable.

CA-G56

3 feet, shielded expansion cable.

CA-G56-6

6 feet, shielded expansion cable.

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Turn off power to all devices connected to the system before making connections.
Electrical shock or damage to equipment can result even under low-voltage
conditions.

CAUTION
The discharge of static electricity can damage some electronic components.
Semiconductor devices are especially susceptible to ESD damage. You should
always handle components carefully, and you should never touch connector pins or
circuit components unless you are following ESD guidelines in an appropriate ESD
controlled area. Such guidelines include the use of properly grounded mats andwrist straps, ESD bags and cartons, and related procedures.
DaqBoard/3031USB and DaqBoard/3035USB make use of J5 and J6 (two of the four 40-pin headers) for
analog expansion. Pinouts for these and the remaining two headers (J7 and J8) are included in this section.
A pinout for a 4-channel terminal board (TB7) is also included.
68-Pin SCSI
Connector

40-Pin Headers (4)(J6, J5, J8, J7)

4 Channel TC
Term inal Board

Active LED (top)Power LED (bottom)

Locations of Signal Connectors and LEDs

LEDs:

DaqBoard/3000USB Series boards have 2 LEDs located just right of the USB2 connector (seefigure). The LEDs function as follows:
Active LED (Top LED)
This LED is on whenever active USB communication is taking place between the DaqBoardand the host PC. Note that the Active LED will be on solid during a data acquisition.
Power LED (Bottom LED)
The “Power” LED blinks during device detection and initialization; then remains on solid aslong as the module has power. If there is insufficient power the LED will go off and a TR-2 [orTR-2U] power adapter will be needed.
Note that when the board is first powered there will likely be a momentary delay before thePower LED begins to blink, or come on solid.

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68-Pin SCSI Connecter
WARNING !
Avoid redundant connections. Ensure there is no signal conflict between SCSI
pins and the associated header pin (J5. J6. J7. and J8). Also ensure there is noconflict between TB7 (thermocouple connections) and the SCSI and/or the 40pin headers. Failure to do so could possibly cause equipment damage and/or
personal injury.
Pin numbers refer to the 68-pin SCSI female connector, located on the DaqBoard.
Function

Pin

Pin

Function

Analog input Channel 8

34

68

Analog input Channel 0

Analog input Channel 1

33

67

Analog Common

Analog Common

32

66

Analog input Channel 9

Analog input Channel 103165

Analog input Channel 2

Analog input Channel 33064Analog Common

Analog Common

29

63

Analog input Channel 11

Analog input Channel 4

28

62

Low Level Sense Common

Analog Common

27

61

Analog input Channel 12

Analog input Channel 1326

60

Analog input Channel 5

Analog input Channel 62559

Analog Common

Analog Common

2458

Analog input Channel 14

Analog input Channel 15

23

57

Analog input Channel 7

Analog Output 0 (DAC0)

Note 122

56

Analog Output 3 (DAC3)

Note 1

Analog Output 1 (DAC1)

Note 1

21

55

Analog Output 2 (DAC2)

Note 1SELFCAL

20

54

Digital Common

Vcc (+5 VDC)

19

53

Digital Common

Digital I/O line A0

18

52

Digital I/O line A1

17

51

Digital I/O line A3

16

50

Digital I/O line A5

Digital I/O line A6

15

49

Digital I/O line A7

Digital I/O line B0

1448

Digital I/O line B1

13

47

Digital I/O line B3

1246

Digital I/O line B5

Digital I/O line B6

1145

Digital I/O line B7

Digital I/O line C0

10

44

Digital I/O line C1

943

Digital I/O line C3

8

42

Digital I/O line C5

Digital I/O line C6

7

41

Digital I/O line C7

TTL Trigger Input

640

Digital Common

Counter Input CTR0

539Counter Input CTR1

Counter Input CTR2

4

38Counter Input CTR3

Timer Output 0

3

37Timer Output 1

A/D Pacer Clock Input/Output

2

36

Digital Common

DAC Pacer Clock I/O

1

35

Digital Common

Digital I/O line A2
Digital I/O line A4

Digital I/O line B2
Digital I/O line B4

Digital I/O line C2
Digital I/O line C4

PORT A

PORT BPORT CPORT A

PORT BPORT C

Note 1: DaqBoard/3001USB and /3031USB each include DAC0, DAC1, DAC2, and DAC3.
DaqBoard/3005USB and /3035USB have no DACs.

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J5 and J6, 40-Pin Headers for Analog Channels
Note: All channels are available for DaqBoard/3031USB and /3035USB.
Channels 16 through 63 are not available for DaqBoard/3001USB
and /3005USB.
This edge of the header is closest
to the board’s center. Note thatpins 2 and 40 are labeled on theboard overlay.

Analog CH.

Pin

CH 27

J5

Pin

Analog CH.

Analog CH.

Pin

1

2

CH 19

CH 43

CH 26

3

4

CH 18

Analog Com.

5

6

CH 3

7

CH 2
CH 17

J6

Pin

Analog CH.

1

2

CH 59

CH 35

3

4

CH 51

Analog Com.

Analog Com.

5

6

CH 58

8

CH 11

CH 42

7

8

CH 50

9

10

CH 10

CH 34

9

10

CH 57

11

12

CH 25

Analog Com.

11

12

CH 49

CH 16

13

14

CH 24

CH 41

13

14

CH 56

CH 1

15

16

CH 9

CH 33

15

16

CH 48

CH 0

17

18

CH 8

CH 40

17

18

Analog Com.

Analog Com.

19

20

Analog Com.

CH 32

19

20

CH 63

CH 23

21

22

CH 31

CH 47

21

22

CH 55

CH 22

23

24

CH 30

CH 39

23

24

Analog Com.

CH 7

25

26

CH 15

CH 46

25

26

CH 62

CH 6

27

28

CH 14

CH 38

27

28

CH 54

Analog Com.

29

30

CH 21

Analog Com.

29

30

CH 61

CH 29

31

32

CH 20

CH 45

31

32

CH 53

CH 28

33

34

CH 5

CH 37

33

34

CH 60

CH 13

35

36

CH 4

CH 44

35

36

CH 52

CH 12

37

38

Analog Com.

CH 36

37

38

Analog Com.

Analog Com.

39

40

Analog Com.

Analog Com.

39

40

Analog Com.

For Analog Channels 0, 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, and 11: Read the following WARNING which applies to theiruse as thermocouple channels.

TB7, 4-Channel Thermocouple Terminal BlockWARNING !
Before connecting TC wires, ensure that the associated analog
channels are not in use. Failure to do so could possibly cause
equipment damage and/or personal injury.

The TB7 terminal block can be used to connect up to 4 thermocouples. The
first TC channel makes use of Analog Channel 0 for its positive (+) lead andAnalog Channel 8 for its negative (-) lead. The second TC channel uses analog
Channels 1 and 9, and so on, as indicated in the pinout to the left.

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J7 and J8, 40-Pin Headers for
Digital Ports, Counters, Timers, DACS, Triggers, Pacer Clocks and Other Signals
Note: The 4 DAC channels are available for DaqBoard/3001USB and /3031USB.
The DACs do not apply to DaqBoard/3005USB and /3035USB.

This edge of the header is closest
to the board’s center. Note thatpins 2 and 40 are labeled on theboard overlay.

Digital CH.

Pin

Digital GND
P
O
R
T
A

J7

Pin

Digital CH.

1

2

XAPCR *

CH A0

3

4

CH A4

CH A1

5

6

CH A5

CH A2

7

8

CH A3

9

10

Digital GND

11

12

XTTLTRG

P
O
R
T

CH B0

13

14

CH B4

CH B1

15

16

CH B5

CH B2

17

18

B

CH B3

19

Digital GND
P
O
R
T
C

Signal

Pin

J8

Pin

Signal

+13VA

1

2

-13VA

--X--

3

4

--X--

Analog Com.

5

6

Analog Com.

CH A6

P
O
R
T

XDAC0

7

8

XDAC2

CH A7

A

XDAC1

9

10

XDAC3

Analog Com.

11

12

Analog Com.

SelfCal13

14

SGND **

Analog Com.

15

16

Analog Com.

CH B6

P
O
R
T

XTTLTRG

1718

XDPCR ***

20

CH B7

B

XAPCR*

19

20

Digital GND

21

22

Exp +5 Volts

21

22

Digital GND

CH C0

23

24

CH C4

--X--

CH C1

25

26

CH C5

CH C2

27

28

CH C3

29

Digital GND

Digital GND
--X--

23

24

Exp. +5 Volts

25

26

Aux Pwr

CH C6

P
O
R
T

--X--

27

28

--X--

30

CH C7

C

--X--

29

30

--X--

31

32

Timer 1

--X--

31

32

--X--

Timer 03334Counter 1

--X--

33

34

--X--

Counter 03536Counter 3

--X--

35

36

--X--

Counter 2

37

38

Digital GND

--X--

37

38

--X--

Digital GND

39

40

Digital GND

--X--

39

40

--X--

* XAPCR = A/D Pacer Clock I/O-- X-- = Not Connected** SGND = Signal Ground (Low Level Sense Common)*** XDPCR = DAC Pacer Clock I/OReference Note:
The DaqBoard/3000USB Series Users Manual (p/n 1136-0902) includes a pinout for the TB-100 screwterminal board connector option. It also includes an appendix pertaining to the DBK215 16-BNC Connector
Module. A PDF version of the manual is included on the data acquisition CD and is also installed on yourPC in the DaqView program group which can be accessed from your Windows’ Desktop Start Menu.**Default location.

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CA-248 Pinout, DB-37 Pins listed Sequentially
DB37
Pin No.

40 Position
HeaderPin No.

DB37
Pin No.

40 Position
HeaderPin No.

DB37 PinNo.

40 Position
HeaderPin No.

DB37 PinNo.

40 Position
HeaderPin No.

1

1

11

21

21

4

31

24

2

3

12

23

22

6

32

26

3

5

13

25

23

8

33

28

4

7

14

27

24

10

34

30

5

9

15

29

25

12

35

32

6

11

16

31

26

14

36

34

7

13

17

33

27

16

37

36

8

15

18

35

28

18

---

---

9

17

19

37

29

20

---

---

10

19

20

2

30

22

---

---

CA-248 Pinout, 40 Position Header Pins listed Sequentially
DB37
Pin No.

40 Position
HeaderPin No.

DB37
Pin No.

40 Position
HeaderPin No.

DB37 PinNo.

40 Position
HeaderPin No.

DB37 PinNo.

40 Position
HeaderPin No.

1

1

6

11

11

21

16

31

20

2

25

12

30

22

35

32

2

3

7

13

12

23

17

33

21

4

26

14

31

24

36

34

3

5

8

15

13

25

18

35

22

6

27

16

32

26

37

36

4

7

9

17

14

27

19

37

23

8

28

18

33

28

---

38

5

9

10

19

15

29

---

39

24

10

29

20

34

30

---

40

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Connecting Thermocouple Wires

In DaqBoard/3000USB applications, thermocouples must be connected differentially.
Failure to do so will result in false readings.

Differential connection is made as follows:(a) the red wire connects to the channel’s Low (L) connector.
(b) the second [color-coded] wire connects to the channel’s High (H) connector.

Single-Ended and Differential Connections to TB7

The figure shows voltage Single-ended connections for V1 (Channel 0) and V2 (Channel 8); it also showsV3 and V4, each resulting from a different thermocouple. In the case of V3 and V4, Differential mode isbeing used. The HI (+) line from the thermocouple is shown connected to Channel 1 HI; and the LO(negative) side is connected to Channel 1 LO. Notice that Channel 1 LO is the same screw terminal
connection that would be used for CH 9 Single-Ended. V4 is connected in a similar manner (see figure).
In DaqBoard/3000USB applications, thermocouples should only be connected indifferential mode. Connecting thermocouples in single-ended mode can cause noise andfalse readings. Appendix B of the user’s manual includes additional information.

(3) Start DaqView
From Windows, open DaqView by double clicking on its icon, or use the Windows Desktop Start menu toaccess the program. You will find DaqView listed in the Program group (Use the desktop Start Menu /Programs to access the group).
Once the program is executed, software automatically identifies your device and brings up DaqView’s Main
Window. This window is discussed briefly in the following text, and in more detail in the DaqView Manual
PDF included on the installation CD.

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The Channel Setup window (first tab on lower portion of main window) displays the analog and scanned
digital input channels and allows you to configure them.

Channel Setup Tab Selected
Selecting the second tab of the main window displays the Acquisition Setup window, used to set triggering andconfigure the scan. These settings will be used when an acquisition to disk is started.

Acquisition Tab Selected
Note: The Data Destination window (not shown) lets you designate the directory for acquired
data and the desired file formats.
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Click the Enable Readings Column button (17), or the Start All Indicators button (5); the data acquisition
begins and the readings column becomes active. Click the Acquire button (12) to send the data to disk.

DaqView Main WindowChannel Setup Tab Selected
Main Window, a Brief Description of Button Control Functions
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Item

1

Scope

Description

2

Bar Graph Meters

Displays a bar graph meter.

3

Analog Meters

Displays an analog dial meter.

4

Digital Meters

Displays a digital meter.

5

Start All Indicators

Starts displaying data in the Reading column and any open Chart or Meters window.

6

Stop All Indicators

Stops displaying data in the Reading column and any open Chart or Meters window.

7

View File Data

Launches an independent post-data acquisition program, such as PostView, if installed.
The data acquisition CD includes a PDF version of the post data acquisition document.

8

Analog Output

Displays the Analog Output window of the available DAC channels.

9

Digital I/O

Displays the Digital I/O window.

10

Counter/Timer

Displays the Counter/Timer window.

11

Waveform & Pattern
OutputDisplays the Arbitrary Waveform and Streamed Output windows.

12

AcquireActivates an acquisition of data to a file.

13

Show ALL Channels

Expands Analog & Scanned Digital Inputs spreadsheet to show all channels, whether
active or not.

14

Hide INACTIVE
Channels

Condenses the Analog & Scanned Digital Inputs spreadsheet, to hide channels that areinactive.

15

Turn All Visible
Channels ON

Turns all visible channels ON. Hidden channels will remain off.

16

Turn All Channels
OFFTurns all the channels OFF.

17

Channel Reading

A toggle button that enables [or disables] the Channel Reading column of the Analog andScanned Digital Input spreadsheet. Some windows require the Channel Reading column
to be disabled when changing channels or other parameters. This command is alsoavailable from the Data pull-down menu.

Brings up a window from which Scope and/or Chart displays can be configured and used
for analyzing data in relation to x and y axes.

Click one of the toolbar’s display icon buttons to see your data in the form of a scope or meter display.
Button (1) brings up the scope window, which allows you to set up a scope and chart displays; buttons
2, 3, and 4 are for: bar graph meters, analog meters, and digital meters, respectively.

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Customer Assistance
To report problems and receive support, call your service representative. Before calling for assistance,
please refer to the portions of the DaqBoard/3000USB User’s Manual that are relevant to your situation.

Reference Notes:
o Refer to the DaqView PDF for information regarding that application.
oRefer to the DaqBoard/3000USB Series Users Manual PDF for hardware related
information, including pinouts and block diagrams.

o

The default location for PDF documentation is in the Programs group, which can beaccessed from the Windows Desktop.

o

The PDFs can also be accessed directly from the Data Acquisition CD via the<View PDFs> button on the opening splash screen.

o

The PDFs can also be accessed from our web site.

When you call, please have the following information available:
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Hardware model numbers
Serial Numbers
Software version numbers for DaqView
Windows Operating System
Type of computer and features

When returning equipment use original shipping containers or equivalent to prevent shipping damage. In
addition to the above information, please be sure to include:••••

The return authorization number (we provide you with this number after you contact us)
The name and phone number of an individual who can discuss the problems encountered
Any special instructions regarding return shipping
A copy of troubleshooting notes and comments on tests performed and all problem-related conditions.

Measurement Computing Corp., 10 Commerce Way., Norton, MA 02766
phone: (508) 946-5100; e-mail: info@mccdaq.com; www.mccdaq.com

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