WaveBook/516E

Quick Start

Ethernet-Based Portable High-Speed Waveform Acquisition System
Requires one of the following versions of Windows®
Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit)
Windows Vista (32 or 64-bit)
Windows XP SP2 (32-bit)
Windows 2000 SP4

Before you get started verify that you have an acceptableversion of Windows, the following items, and meet or
exceed the minimum requirements listed.
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WaveBook/516E
TR-40U Power Supply
Ethernet Patch Cable
Ethernet jack [on PC or on a hub connected to theEthernet]
Software CD
Dynamic Signal Analysis CD (for eZ-Software*), orData Acquisition CD (for WaveView) See Note, pg. 2
License Keys for purchased [eZ]software
Monitor: SVGA, 1024 x 768 screen resolution
For Windows 2000 SP4, or Windows XP:
Intel™ Pentium 4 or equivalent;
1GB memory; 10 GB disk space
For Windows Vista or Windows 7:
PC must be Windows Premium Ready

Step 1 - Install Software
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Close all running applications on the host PC.

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Insert the CD [for eZ-Software or WaveView, as applicable] into your CD-ROM drive and wait for the CD to auto-run.
An Opening Screen will appear.

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Click the <ENTER SETUP> button.

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From the hardware selection screen [which follows a licensing agreement], select
WaveBook/516E from the drop-down list and follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 2 - Connect the WaveBook/516E to the Ethernet

In this scenario a WaveBook/516E is connected directly to an Ethernet port on a host computer. Please consult your user’s manual(located in PDF format on the CD) should you need information regarding other network types.
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Connect the Ethernet cable to the WaveBook/516E Ethernet jack on the unit’s rear panel.

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Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack on the host computer ornetwork hub.

Step 3 - Connect the WaveBook/516E to Power
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With the WaveBook/516E power switch “OFF,” connect the power supply cable from the TR-40U to the WaveBook’s PowerIn DIN5 connector (located on the rear panel).

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Connect the TR-40U plug to a standard AC outlet; and turn the WaveBook’s power switch to “ON.”

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Step 4 - Configure Computer Network Settings
Note: We recommend that you discuss this procedure with your Network Administrator before proceeding.

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Open the Control Panel by navigating from the Windows Desktop as follows:Start Menu ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel.
Double-click the “Network Connections” icon.
Double-click the icon for the network that the WaveBook/516E is connected to.
In the “Local Area Connection Status” box, click on the <Properties> button. The “Local Area Connection Properties”
box will appear.
Double-click the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” component. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” box will appear.
Select the “Use the following IP Address” radio button.
(See figure at left).
Set the IP address field to 10.0.0.x
where x is some number from 1 to 254.
Make sure that each computer and each device on thededicated network has a unique IP address. Never set
the TCP/IP for the device to be the same as the hostcomputer’s IP address!
Set the Subnet mask to 255.0.0.0. Note that the remaining
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
fields can be left as is. Click <OK>.
(Partial View)
Click <OK> on follow-up screens to exit.

Step 5 - Configure & Test the System
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Open the Daq Configuration Applet.
a. Navigate from the Windows’ Desktop: Start Menu ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panelb. From the Control Panel, double-click the Daq Configuration icon.

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Add the WaveBook/516E to the list of installed devices.
a. Select the Computer image in the Device Inventory configuration tree.
b. Click the <Add Device> button. The “Select Device Type” box will appear.
c. Select the WaveBook/516E from the list of devices.
d. Click the <OK> button. The “Properties” box will appear for the selected device.
e. Enter the Serial Number of the WaveBook/516E. The number is on the MAC label (rear panel, upper left). The
serial number is located just below a barcode.
f. Select the “Auto IP Setting” radio button. The IP Address of the WaveBook/516E will automatically be calculated
and displayed in the IP Address fieldg. Click the <OK> button.

3. Test the system connections.
a. Make sure the device has been properly installed and is powered-on.
b. Make sure all cables are properly and securely connected.
c. Click the “Test Hardware” tab.
d. Click the <TCP/IP Test> button. This tests the Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol.
e. Upon completion of the TCP/IP test, click the <Resource Test> button.
When testing, if the unit does not respond within 30 seconds perform the following steps:
1) reboot the system, 2) upon power-up, re-open the Daq Configuration applet, 3)select another configuration
setting, 4) reinitiate the test.

Step 6 - Connect Data Acquisition Signal Lines
Prior to making signal connections review the Specifications chapter of your user’s manual to ensure that your intended signal
inputs do not exceed the specified limits. The manual is included in PDF format on your CD.
Note:

WaveView users only: If TEDS (Transducer Electronic Data Sheet) applies to your system,
use: D7DB1F527813 as the Authorization Code, when prompted.

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Phone: (508) 946-5100
Fax: (508) 946-9500
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