Fluke NetDAQ 2640A User Manual

®2640A/2645ANetDAQNetworked Data Acquisition UnitUsers ManualPN 942623May 1994, Rev 2 11/96© 1994, 1995, 1996 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved.

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manualiv3-35. Default Configuration Settings... 3-273-36. Using Confi

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual3-6 ds007s.bmp3. Click OK to return to the Communications Configuration File dialog box,which now lists the new instru

Configuring NetDAQ Logger for WindowsConfiguring the Current Setup33-7Deleting an Instrument from the Network 3-8.Complete the following procedure to

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual3-8Configuring the Current Setup 3-10.NetDAQ Logger keeps track of all instrument configuration information (e.g.,readin

Configuring NetDAQ Logger for WindowsConfiguring the Current Setup33-9ds004s.bmpDeleting an Instrument Icon 3-12.To delete an instrument icon, select

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual3-10 When a grouped instrument is externally wired, you can select anycombination of trigger types for the Master instru

Configuring NetDAQ Logger for WindowsSetup Files33-11Setup Files 3-14.NetDAQ Logger allows you to save the current setup in a file. You can open these

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual3-12ds039s.bmpOpening a Setup File 3-16.If NetDAQ Logger is already active, you can load a saved setup into the currents

Configuring NetDAQ Logger for WindowsSetup Files33-13ds001s.bmpStarting NetDAQ Logger with a Setup File 3-17.On Windows 95, there are several ways to

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual3-143. On the Shortcut tab, add the setup file name to the end of the commandline in the Target box (see “NetDAQ Logger

Configuring NetDAQ Logger for WindowsConfiguring an Instrument33-15To activate NetDAQ Logger with the default setup:“pathname\netdaq32”To activate Net

Contents (continued)v5-13. Exporting Trend Link Data Files... 5-95-14. Deleting Old Trend Link Files

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual3-16ds017s.bmpFigure 3-3. Instrument Configuration Dialog Box1. Select Celsius or Fahrenheit to use as temperature unit

Configuring NetDAQ Logger for WindowsConfiguring an Instrument33-17• External Only A scan is triggered immediately after the external trigger input i

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual3-18Configuring Channels 3-23.These procedures provide instructions for configuring an instrument’s analogchannels and c

Configuring NetDAQ Logger for WindowsConfiguring Channels33-19Configuring Analog Channel Functions 3-25.Analog channel functions include volts dc, vol

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual3-20Configuring Computed Channel Functions 3-26.Computed channel functions include average, difference, difference from

Configuring NetDAQ Logger for WindowsConfiguring Channels33-213. If the equation contains an error, an error message appears. Click OK in theerror me

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual3-22Allowed Not Allowed(-2*c21/c2)/(2*((c1+1)-(c21/c2)*(c1-1))) (-2*(abs(c1/(c2-c3))))See Appendix E for syntax definiti

Configuring NetDAQ Logger for WindowsConfiguring Channels33-23 ds024s.bmpConfiguring Alarms 3-30.Each channel has two alarms, each of which may be se

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual3-243. Select a digital output if you would like to associate an alarm with a digitalI/O line. The instrument will set

Configuring NetDAQ Logger for WindowsEntering an Instrument’s Description33-25The values in the Mx+B file must have the following format:<channel n

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manualvi6-29. Totalizer Sensitivity Test ... 6-286-30. Master Alarm O

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual3-26ds034s.bmpCopying a Channels Configuration 3-34.Complete the following procedure to copy a complete instrument chann

Configuring NetDAQ Logger for WindowsDefault Configuration Settings33-27Default Configuration Settings 3-35.When you create a new instrument icon, Net

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual3-28Using Configuration Lockout 3-36.Use The Configuration Lockout feature to prevent accidental instrumentconfiguration

Configuring NetDAQ Logger for WindowsConfiguring the netdaq.ini File33-29The configuration file is now saved as an ASCII text file. You can open the t

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual3-30The following describes the parameters in the netdaq.ini file. If you alter anyof the settings, save the old file un

4-1Chapter 4Operating NetDAQ Logger forWindowsContents Page4-1. Introduction...

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Operating NetDAQ Logger for WindowsIntroduction44-3Introduction 4-1.This chapter provides instructions for operating your system using NetDAQLogger af

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual4-4To stop logging for an individual instrument, complete the following procedure:1. Select the instrument’s icon.2. S

Operating NetDAQ Logger for WindowsStarting and Stopping Logging44-5Clearing an Instrument’s Totalizer Value 4-5.If you check Logging | Clear Totalize

viiList of TablesTable Title Page1-1. Models, Options and Accessories... 1-142-1. Fro

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual4-6 ds029s.bmp3. Check Stop Scanning after Interval. Enter the hours/minutes/seconds for theduration. The maximum entr

Operating NetDAQ Logger for WindowsReal-Time Displays44-7• Trend Link provides a wide range of features for trending real time data orpreviously coll

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual4-8 Instrument listed by BCNNumber of scans in the instrument scan queueNumber of scans retrieved and recorded.Listing o

Operating NetDAQ Logger for WindowsReal-Time Displays44-9ds300s.bmp2. Select the icon of the instrument for which you would like to view incomingdata

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual4-10 ds059s.bmp2. Click OK to display the Spy window. Double-click in the Spy window toreturn to the Spy Channel Selec

Operating NetDAQ Logger for WindowsReal-Time Displays44-11Quick Plot 4-12.Quick Plot provides a quick way to get a simple graphical view of your loggi

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual4-12Off-scale ReadingY-AxisPlot MaximumPlot MinimumMost Recent Plot PointsUnits LabelsChannelLabelsPlotSymbolsX-Axis40 d

Operating NetDAQ Logger for WindowsData Files44-13Items: ‘Cnn’ (nn is the channel number 01 to 30)DIO (Digital I/O status, decimal equivalent of the 8

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual4-14• Trend Link The Trend Link data file format requires using the real-time trendingcapability offered by the Trend L

Operating NetDAQ Logger for WindowsData Files44-153. Select the desired File Format. For the Fast Binary or ASCII (CSV) format,select Append to File

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualviiiA-21. 2640A Thermocouple Specifications ... A-15A-22. 2640

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual4-166. Select the desired Auto Rollover type and its associated value. The data filemay be automatically rolled over wh

Operating NetDAQ Logger for WindowsData Files44-17ds301.bmp12. Enter a batch name and the desired batch definition and click OK to return tothe Data F

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual4-18Converting Data Files 4-16.You can convert data files to other types for compatibility with your datamanagement appl

Operating NetDAQ Logger for WindowsOptimizing Performance44-19 The example below is a typical data file in text format. Off-scalemeasurements are reco

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual4-20Optimizing Performance 4-18.You can set up instrument operations to optimize either your system’s datacollection rat

Operating NetDAQ Logger for WindowsUsing Online Help44-21 In addition, try to avoid running other tasks on the computer when you are writingto the dat

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5-1Chapter 5Using Trend Link for FlukeContents Page5-1. Introduction...

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Using Trend Link for FlukeIntroduction55-3Introduction 5-1.Trend Link for Fluke (Trend Link) graphs real time and historical data in theMicrosoft Wind

ixList of FiguresFigure Title Page1-1. 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Networked Data Acquisition Units... 1-31-2. 2640A/2645A Front Panel

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual5-4NoteIf this is the first use of the Trend Link data file, allow a few secondsfor Trend Link to create the folder and

Using Trend Link for FlukeIntroduction55-5ds123s.bmp3. Select the chart file to play back. For example, select c:\ProgramFiles\Fluke\netdaq\_data.set

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual5-6Playing Back an ASCII (CSV) File in Trend Link 5-5.To play back a NetDAQ Logger ASCII (CSV) data file in Trend Link,

Using Trend Link for FlukeIntroduction55-7Import the NetDAQ ASCII (CSV) File into Trend Link 5-9.Open Trend Link from the Programs list. Select Utilit

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual5-8ds126s.bmpExamine the chart and perform any standard Trend Link procedures to view, print,and so forth. (See "Ge

Using Trend Link for FlukeIntroduction55-9ds139s.bmpSave the Trend Link Chart 5-12.To save the Trend Link chart, select File | Save As. Enter the path

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual5-10Link format. If this is not the case, see "Playing Back a Fast Binary (BIN) File inTrend Link" or "Pl

Using Trend Link for FlukeIntroduction55-11ds151s.bmpDeleting Old Trend Link Files 5-14.NetDAQ Logger creates a *.set file and a directory for every n

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual5-123. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each Trend Link Data Set being deleted.Getting the Right Look for Your Trend Link Chart

Using Trend Link for FlukeGetting the Right Look for Your Trend Link Chart55-13Control BarHistorical Mode: Click to freeze the chart during the Real

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manualx2-28. Viewing the Instrument Ethernet Address... 2-412-29. Examples

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual5-14Erasing a Curve To erase a curve, click this button, hold the mousebutton down, drag the Eraser icon on top of the

Using Trend Link for FlukeGetting the Right Look for Your Trend Link Chart55-15Using the Trend Link Menus 5-17.The Trend Link menus (below) allow you

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual5-16ds132s.bmpTo change the default value so that all created charts will have a selected presetvalue in the Time Interv

Using Trend Link for FlukeGetting the Right Look for Your Trend Link Chart55-17ds133s.bmp Configuring the Curve Status Display 5-20.Complete the follo

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual5-18ds134s.bmp2. Select the desired features of the Curve Status display by checking orunchecking each of the Sections

Using Trend Link for FlukeGetting the Right Look for Your Trend Link Chart55-19ds135s.bmp2. Click on the desired curve listed in the Tags box, which

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual5-20ds136s.bmp3. The tag name of the selected curve appears in the dialog box caption. Eachdialog box entry has the fol

Using Trend Link for FlukeGetting the Right Look for Your Trend Link Chart55-21the left side of the curve window will include a display of scale value

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual5-22ds137s.bmp2. The dialog box entries are as follows:• Bkgrnd Color: Choose the background color.• Grid Color: Choo

Using Trend Link for FlukeGetting the Right Look for Your Trend Link Chart55-23• Constant Interval: Select this option to enter the exact time interv

1-1Chapter 1OverviewContents Page1-1. Introduction... 1-31-2. I

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual5-241. Select Preferences | Chart Title to open the Chart Title dialog box. Enter thechart title name in the text box,

Using Trend Link for FlukeGetting the Right Look for Your Trend Link Chart55-25ds140s.bmpYou can position and size the printed chart by entering X and

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual5-26ds141f.bmpClick OK to print the chart.

6-1Chapter 6MaintenanceContents Page6-1. Introduction... 6-36-2

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-26-29. Totalizer Sensitivity Test ... 6-286-30. Master Alarm

MaintenanceIntroduction66-3Introduction 6-1.Maintenance for the 2640A/2645A instruments is limited to self-test error codeexplanations, cleaning, fuse

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-4Cleaning 6-3.WarningKeep the instrument dry to avoid electrical shock topersonnel or damage to the instrument. To pre

MaintenancePerformance Test66-51RemoveallCables2RemoveBottomScrews(4 places)3RemoveRear BezelScrews(2 places)4RemoveRear BezelandCase forFuseAccessFus

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-6Performance Test 6-5.When received, the 2640A/2645A is calibrated and in operating condition. Thefollowing Performanc

MaintenancePerformance Test66-7Table 6-2. Recommended Test EquipmentInstrument Type Minimum Specifications Recommended ModelMultifunction DC Voltage:

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2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-8InstrumentHostComputer50-ohmTerminatorEthernet Coaxial Cable (50-ohm)Minimum cable lengthis 20 inches (0.5 m).50-ohmT

MaintenancePerformance Test66-9Initializing the Performance Test Setup 6-7.Complete the following procedure to initialize the performance test setup.

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-106. Verify Communications With the Communications Configuration Filedialog box still open, select instrument 01 on

MaintenancePerformance Test66-11Accuracy Performance Tests 6-8.This accuracy performance test assumes you have completed "Initializing thePerform

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-123. Verify Accuracy Configure the 5700A for the output values below andverify the Spy window measurement is between

MaintenancePerformance Test66-133. Verify Accuracy Configure the 5700A for the output values below andverify the Spy window measurement is between t

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-143. Verify Accuracy Configure the 5700A for the output values below andverify the Spy window measurement is between

MaintenancePerformance Test66-15Analog Channel Integrity Test 6-13.Complete the following procedure to test the integrity of each analog channel (2to

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-16Thermocouple Temperature Accuracy Test 6-15.Ensure that the Accuracy Tests (above) have been completed before perfor

MaintenancePerformance Test66-172-Wire Resistance Accuracy Test (2640A) 6-17.Complete the following procedure to test the accuracy of the resistance f

OverviewIntroduction11-3Introduction 1-1.The 2640A and 2645A NetDAQ Networked Data Acquisition Units are20-channel front ends that operate in conjunc

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-18Resistance Range* 5700A Minimum Reading Maximum Reading300Ω Short Circuit (Zero) 0Ω 10Ω300Ω 190Ω 189.91Ω 200.09Ω3 kΩ

MaintenancePerformance Test66-19Resistance Range* Decade Resistor Minimum Reading Maximum Reading30 kΩShort Circuit (Zero)700Ω 1 kΩ30 kΩ 29 kΩ 29.681

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-204-Wire Resistance Accuracy Test (2640A) 6-19.Ensure that the Accuracy Tests (above) have been completed before perfo

MaintenancePerformance Test66-211211 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 345678910SOURCE(4-WIRE)SENSE(4-WIRE)H LH LH LH LH LH LH LH LH LH LH LH LH LH LH LH LH L

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-224. Verify Accuracy Configure the Decade Resistance Source for the outputvalues below and verify the Spy window mea

MaintenancePerformance Test66-234-Wire Resistance Accuracy Test (2645A) 6-20.Ensure that the Accuracy Tests (above) have been completed before perform

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-24Resistance Range 5700A Minimum Reading Maximum Reading300Ω Short Circuit (Zero) 0Ω 0.1Ω300Ω 190Ω 189.86Ω 190.14Ω3 kΩ

MaintenancePerformance Test66-25RTD Temperature Accuracy Test (Resistance) (2645A) 6-22.The following RTD accuracy test applies to the 2645A and uses

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-264. Verify Accuracy Insert the RTD and a mercury thermometer in a room-temperature bath. Allow 20 minutes for therm

MaintenancePerformance Test66-278. Short Channel Inputs Remove the Universal Input Module from theinstrument and apply a short to channels 1 through

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual1-4Instrument Features and Capabilities 1-2.The following describes the front and rear panels of the instrument and itsc

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-283. Verify Digital I/O Input for all Set Lines In sequence, individually groundeach DIO line to the GND line using

MaintenancePerformance Test66-292. Connect Test Leads At the DIGITAL I/O connector, connect the Σ(Totalizer) test lead and GND test lead to a signal

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-30Trigger Input Test 6-31.This test checks the ability of the Trigger Input line to trigger measurementscanning.1. Co

MaintenanceCalibration66-314. Verify Trigger Output is Enabled In NetDAQ Logger, select Setup |Instrument Config. In the Instrument Configuration di

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-32NoteDo not press CAL ENABLE unless you have a copy of the ServiceManual and intend to calibrate the instrument. If y

MaintenanceCalibration66-33Instrument Calibration Dialog Box 6-35.The Instrument Calibration dialog box (below) sets up the RS-232 port forcalibrating

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-34ds308s.bmpApply Displays the suggested value to apply to the instrument from the calibrator.Actual Enter the actual

MaintenanceService66-35Centers is provided in Appendix K of this manual. Be sure to pack the instrumentsecurely; use the original container if availab

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6-36Fluke offers a 1-year warranty for the 264XA-801 (Ethernet plug-in card) and264XA-802 (Ethernet Parallel-to-LAN adap

AppendicesAppendix Title PageA Specifications ... A-1B Noise, Shie

OverviewInstrument Features and Capabilities11-5REM (Remote) Annunciator. Indicates the Host Computer and the Instrument are communicating on the net

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A-1Appendix ASpecificationsIntroduction A-1.Specifications are divided into three sections. The first section contains thecombined specifications that

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualA-2Table A-1. 2640A/2645A General SpecificationsSpecification CharacteristicChannel Capacity 20I/O Lines Total 12Size 9.

Specifications2640A/2645A Combined SpecificationsAA-3Table A-1. 2640A/2645A General Specifications (cont)Specification CharacteristicMaximum Measureme

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualA-4Table A-2. 2640A/2645A Environmental SpecificationsSpecification CharacteristicWarm-up Time 1 hour to rated specifica

Specifications2640A/2645A Combined SpecificationsAA-5Table A-3. 2640A/2645A DIGITAL I/O Specification (cont)Specification CharacteristicOutput Voltage

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualA-6Trigger Out A-8.Table A-5 provides a summary of the Trigger Out specifications. The Trigger Outoutput is located on t

Specifications2640A SpecificationsAA-72640A/2645A Totalizer A-10.Table A-7 provides a summary of the Totalizer specifications. The Totalizer inputis l

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualA-82640A DC Voltage Measurement Specifications A-13.Tables A-9 to A-11 provide 2640A specifications for the dc voltage m

Specifications2640A SpecificationsAA-9Table A-11. 2640A DC Voltage Accuracy SpecificationsAccuracy, 3σ ± (% input + V)18°C to 28°C-10°C to 60°CRange90

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual1-6Serial Port. ALARM/TRIGGER I/O Connector. MA (Master Alarm) output is logic low when any channel is in alarm; TO (T

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualA-10Table A-12. 2640A AC Voltage General Specifications (cont)Specification CharacteristicMaximum Input Voltage The less

Specifications2640A SpecificationsAA-11Table A-14. 2640A AC Voltage Accuracy Specifications1 Year Accuracy + (%input + V)* Range Frequency 18ºC to 28

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualA-122640A 4-Wire Resistance Measurement Specifications A-15.Tables A-15 to A-17 provide 2640A specifications for the 4-w

Specifications2640A SpecificationsAA-132640A 2-Wire Resistance Measurement Specifications A-16.The 2640A specifications for the 2-wire resistance meas

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualA-142640A RTD’s 2-Wire per ITS-1990 Measurement Specifications A-18.The 2640A specifications for the 2-wire Resistance-T

Specifications2640A SpecificationsAA-15Table A-21. 2640A Thermocouple SpecificationsAccuracy ± ºCThermocouple Resolution 18ºC to 28ºC-10ºC to 60ºC90 D

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualA-162640A Frequency Measurement Specifications A-20.Tables A-22 to A-23 provide 2640A specifications for the frequency m

Specifications2645A SpecificationsAA-172645A Specifications A-21.This section includes specifications specific to the 2644A instrument bymeasurement f

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualA-18Table A-25. 2645A DC Voltage Resolution and Repeatability SpecificationsResolutionRangeSlow Fast90 mV 3 µV 6 µV300 m

Specifications2645A SpecificationsAA-192645A AC Voltage Measurement Specifications A-23.Tables A-27 to A-29 provide 2645A specifications for the ac vo

OverviewInstrument Features and Capabilities11-7Analog Channels 1-3.The analog channel (1 to 20) measurement connections are made via theUniversal Inp

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualA-20Table A-28. 2645A AC Voltage Range and Resolution SpecificationsRangeResolutionMinimum Input forSlow FastRate Accura

Specifications2645A SpecificationsAA-212645A 4-Wire Resistance Measurement Specifications A-24.Tables A-30 to A-32 provide 2645A specifications for th

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualA-222645A 2-Wire Resistance Measurement Specifications A-25.The 2645A specifications for the 2-wire resistance measureme

Specifications2645A SpecificationsAA-232645A Thermocouple per ITS-1990 Measurement Specifications A-27.Tables A-35 to A-36 provide 2645A specification

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualA-24Table A-36. 2645A Thermocouple Specifications (cont)Accuracy ± ºCThermocouple 18ºC to 28ºC-10ºC to 60ºCResolution 90

Specifications2645A SpecificationsAA-252645A Frequency Measurement Specifications A-28.Tables A-37 to A-38 provide 2645A specifications for the freque

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B-1Appendix BNoise, Shielding, and CrosstalkConsiderationsIntroduction B-1.This appendix supplies information on how you can setup your instruments to

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualB-2reading rate and scan interval that is an exact multiple of the power line periodand cause line frequency noise to be

Noise, Shielding, and Crosstalk ConsiderationsCrosstalk ConsiderationsBB-3the routing of your input wiring: keep it away from or shielded from all acp

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual1-8Alarms 1-7.Two alarms, Alarm 1 and Alarm 2, can be applied to any configured channel. Analarm condition occurs when a

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualB-4Crosstalk from a VAC or frequency signal on a 2640A channel to an adjacentchannel using the slow reading is as shown

C-1Appendix CTrue-RMS MeasurementsIntroduction C-1.The instrument measures the true rms value of ac voltages. In physical terms, therms (root-mean-squ

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualC-21.0000V ac (the dc component equals 0). However, consider the 2V (peak-to-peak) square wave.Both types of measurement

True-RMS MeasurementsWaveform Comparison (True RMS vs Average Responding)CC-3DC AND ACTOTAL RMSTRUE RMS =0.0001.0001.0000.9000.6360.0000.7071.0001.000

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D-1Appendix DRTD LinearizationIntroduction D-1.This appendix discusses Fixed-385 and Custom-385 RTD measurements withNetDAQ.Fixed-385 RTD D-2.The Fixe

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualD-2Custom-385 RTD D-3.The Custom-385 RTD linearization solves the Callendar Van-Dusen equation forpositive temperatures

RTD LinearizationCustom-385 RTDDD-3Using the Custom-385 RTD with Other Platinum RTDs D-4.Although the Custom-385 RTD linearization uses a β and δ from

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualD-42645A2640A-100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600Temperature - Degrees CAccuracy Envelope: Custom RTD, 391 Probe1 Year Slow: 1

RTD LinearizationCustom-385 RTDDD-52645A2640A-100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600Temperature - Degrees CAccuracy Envelope: Custom RTD, 392 Probe1 Year Slow:

OverviewInstrument Features and Capabilities11-9overflows (reaching the maximum count), the display briefly shows OL(overload) and begins counting fro

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E-1Appendix EComputed Channel EquationsIntroduction E-1.An equation is converted into a stored binary format which is sent to theinstrument where the

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualE-2″ ″ enclose literal characters or strings which must appear as shown (except forcase)() enclose groups of elements to

F-1Appendix FData File FormatIntroduction F-1.The ASCII (CSV) data file is maintained in comma-separated ASCII format. TheASCII format is compatible w

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualF-2Data files from an asynchronous instrument contain channel readings fromone instrument only. Data files from a group

G-1Appendix GDynamic Data Exchange (DDE)Introduction G-1.Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) provides NetDAQ Logger data to other Windowsapplications in real

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualG-2DDE reference includes the Service Name, Topics, and Items: (cont)Service Name Topics ItemsNETDAQ for 16-bitNETDAQ32

Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)DDE Example Using ExcelGG-33. Select cell A1 on the spreadsheet, move the cursor to the Formula Bar andenter the remote re

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualG-45. Continue by entering the following:Cell FormulaA4 =NETDAQ32|bcn25!DIOA5 =NETDAQ32|bcn25!TotalizerA6 =NETDAQ32|bcn

Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)DDE Example Using ExcelGG-5A note about the Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 values reported in Excel:The alarm value is the decimal equ

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual1-10Master Alarm 1-13.Master Alarm is an instrument output line that is logic low (nominal +0.8V dc)for as long as any c

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualG-67. Continue with other Excel functions to show charts and features. (See yourExcel documentation.)For example, selec

H-1Appendix HEthernet CablingIntroduction H-1.This appendix details the unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables used for 10BaseTEthernet interconnection.

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualH-28-Pin RJ-45 Pinout ConnectionsReceptacleFunction Pin #KeyPin #TX+ 1 1TX– 2 2RX+ 3 34455RX– 6 677888-Pin RJ-45 Pinout

I-1Appendix INetwork ConsiderationsIntroduction I-1.This is a tutorial on commonly used Network communication technology and howto get started using t

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-2low system data throughput because of the processing rate of host computers anddisk systems, and instruments that are

Network ConsiderationsNetwork PrimerII-32. Does the network contain more than one subnet? If so, what’s the IP address ofmy default gateway or router

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-4the computers and other devices attached to the network wiring. The Ethernetstandard consists of a set of low-level a

Network ConsiderationsNetwork PrimerII-5• A Repeater is a device used to physically isolate and extend the length of anetwork segment, but it does no

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-6strips off the Frame information around the packet. So, unless you’re doing low-level analysis of network traffic, yo

Network ConsiderationsNetwork PrimerII-7The IP address provides two pieces of information: the network ID and the hostID. The network ID must be uniqu

OverviewNetDAQ Logger Features and Capabilities11-11You can combine Alarm Trigger with External Trigger and Interval Trigger. Forexample, set the Inte

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-8ID portion to be the higher order 24 bits of the IP address (a class C address).Using the Subnet Mask, the TCP/IP sof

Network ConsiderationsNetwork PrimerII-9software sends out a broadcast frame that every TCP/IP host and router receives.This frame contains a request

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-10Packet drivers support only one protocol at a time. As a result, only one packageof protocol software can use a pack

Network ConsiderationsNetwork PrimerII-11While a protocol section might look like the following:[NETMANAGE]DRIVERNAME=NETMNG$BINDINGS=EtherLinkIIThese

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-12Currently, the WINSOCK DLL that operates with LAN Workplace must bedownloaded from the Novell forum on CompuServe or

Network ConsiderationsNotes to Network AdministratorsII-13matching network ID. This process is generally referred to as routing the packet,and devices

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-14ARP protocol or have static routing tables, you don’t have to use these parameters.In the Proxy ARP protocol, the ro

Network ConsiderationsRunning Two Network Cards in a PCII-15If your network contains routers, bridges, gateways, or other devices that dividethe netwo

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-16Network drivers typically use PC soft interrupts to communicate with the protocolsoftware. If you’re using two netwo

Network ConsiderationsTroubleshooting InformationII-17NetDAQ instrument and the PC default gateway addresses to make sure theyare set correctly.Check

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual1-12operations refer to the instrument by BCN. NetDAQ Logger supports up to 20instruments for operation. You cannot oper

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-18Move your instrument to a less loaded subnet of your network or isolate theNetDAQ instruments on their own network.I

Network ConsiderationsHandling Token Ring NetworksII-197. Failure to communicate when using the Parallel to LAN Adapter (PLA)In some computers the sp

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-20If you install Newt networking software on a token ring network on Windows 3.1,the Newt installation procedure must

Network ConsiderationsNewt Networking SoftwareII-21Ethernet Components and Wiring The NetDAQ instruments and host computershould be connected to the

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-22Link Driver EXP16ODIPort 300Frame Ethernet_802.3Frame Ethernet_IIProtocol IPX 0 Ethernet_802.3Newt TCP/IP vs. Micros

Network ConsiderationsNewt Networking SoftwareII-23After configuring Vines for NDIS driver support, install Newt. Select "None"when asked fo

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-24• autoexec.bat Netmanage directory added to the path.• system.ini netmanage.dos added to the transport= line und

Network ConsiderationsNewt Networking SoftwareII-25d. Accept the default directory c:\netmanag. Click Continue.e. Acknowledge the Setup is Complete!

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-26 7. Select Setup | Host Name. Enter the host name assigned by your networkadministrator for this host computer. Cli

Network ConsiderationsNewt Networking SoftwareII-27 11. Select File | Save. If the NDIS driver must be loaded, and it cannot be foundon one of the dir

OverviewHost Computer Requirements11-13Designate one instrument in the group as the Master and the others as Slaves. TheMaster controls scanning opera

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-28 Write down the Physical (Ethernet) Address from the Custom window inside theback cover of this manual. Select File

Network ConsiderationsNewt Networking SoftwareII-29Table I-1. Newt Quick CheckNewt Error MessagesDescription of Problems and Problem ResolutionPlug-in

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-30Table I-2. Additions to Host Computer Files made by Newt InstallationNewt Installation Host Computer Files Addition

Network ConsiderationsGlossaryII-31Glossary I-24.10Base2 Network wiring scheme using 50 ohm coaxial cable (10 MHz,Baseband, 200 meter max. length).10

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-32DNS Domain Name Service. A database and associated software packages thatprovides the means of establishing and acc

Network ConsiderationsGlossaryII-33IP A unit of information passed across an Internet. The IP portion of the TCP/IPprotocol is responsible for transm

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-34Packet Driver A network device driver specification defined by 3COM. Packetdrivers support operation of only a sing

Network ConsiderationsGlossaryII-35change to TCP/IP is contemplated, an RFC is issued over the Internet andeveryone is invited to comment on the chang

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualI-36UDP User Datagram Protocol. A portion of the TCP/IP protocol. It supportsunreliable, connectionless, datagram servi

J-1Appendix JError Messages & ExceptionConditionsIntroduction J-1.This appendix describes error messages and how NetDAQ Logger handlesexception co

LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITYEach Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship undernormal use and

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual1-14Host Computer Requirements 1-26.The host computer used for instrument operations must meet the followingminimum requ

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualJ-2invalid values into the fields of a dialog box. If a critical instrument error occurs(RAM constants failure or A/D no

Error Messages & Exception ConditionsError and Status MessagesJJ-3[File Name] is not a valid ASCII file!You are trying to use an incompatible ASCI

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualJ-4A/D Reference Balance Values Invalid! Continue?Your instrument has detected a fault during internal performance moni

Error Messages & Exception ConditionsError and Status MessagesJJ-5All Slave instruments will become Async. Continue?You are setting a Master inst

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualJ-6Associated configuration will change to reflect new instrument model.Continue?You are modifying an instrument model n

Error Messages & Exception ConditionsError and Status MessagesJJ-7Boot ROM Failure! Continue?Your instrument has detected a fault during internal

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualJ-8A Data Set is opened for each instrument in a group instrument and each data setis created by appending 1 of 25 lette

Error Messages & Exception ConditionsError and Status MessagesJJ-9Cannot write to Trend Link Data Set! Check amount of free diskspace available.Y

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualJ-10changes in the Auto Rollover dialog box and then cancels the Data FileConfiguration dialog box, the message will app

Error Messages & Exception ConditionsError and Status MessagesJJ-11Computed channel [Channel #]: Instrument equation buffer size limitswill be exc

OverviewOptions and Accessories11-15Instrument Connector Set 1-28.The 2620A-100 is a complete set of input connectors: one Universal InputModule, one

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualJ-12Connection Successful, but instrument has older software that willnot support computed channel equations or custom R

Error Messages & Exception ConditionsError and Status MessagesJJ-13Current Master instrument will become Async. Continue?You are changing an Asyn

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualJ-14Error registering window class!Windows was unable to open NetDAQ Logger due to a conflict with otherversions of Wind

Error Messages & Exception ConditionsError and Status MessagesJJ-15Existing data file is not compatible for appending!You tried to log data to a d

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualJ-16Instrument [BCN] already has this filename!Your have configured more than one instrument with the same data file nam

Error Messages & Exception ConditionsError and Status MessagesJJ-17Instrument model does not match! Reconfigure Communications!The instrument mod

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualJ-18Instrument Scan Queue Overflow! Oldest scans overwritten!NetDAQ Logger is unable to retrieve scans from the instrum

Error Messages & Exception ConditionsError and Status MessagesJJ-19Invalid Channel Number!Your equation contains a channel number that is not expr

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualJ-20Invalid Minimum Value for Scaled Range!You have entered an invalid Minimum Value for the Mx+B Input Rangecalculation

Error Messages & Exception ConditionsError and Status MessagesJJ-21Low on memory!The current Windows memory level cannot support your operations.C

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual1-16

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualJ-22Missing right parenthesis!One of the sets of parentheses in your equation is not complete, leaving a leftparenthesis

Error Messages & Exception ConditionsError and Status MessagesJJ-23No instruments are available for association!You tried to create an instrument

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualJ-24Out of Memory! Close another application and try again!You have run out of Windows memory.Close other applications

Error Messages & Exception ConditionsError and Status MessagesJJ-25Primary Interval must range from 0 to 24 hours (86400 seconds)!You tried to ent

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualJ-26occurs, you must reconfigure communications to add the network parameters(select the Communications Config command f

Error Messages & Exception ConditionsError and Status MessagesJJ-27Select at least one trigger type!Your scan parameters do not include a type of

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualJ-28Socket Port Number must range from 1024 to 65535!You tried to enter a Socket Port number less than 1024, greater tha

Error Messages & Exception ConditionsError and Status MessagesJJ-29Token String is too Large!This equation exceeds the limit of 1000 bytes after i

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualJ-30Unable to communicate with instrument!You have not made RS-232 connection with the instrument for calibrationprocedu

Error Messages & Exception ConditionsError and Status MessagesJJ-31Unable to load Trend Link DLL!NetDAQ Logger is unable to load the Trend Link c:

2-1Chapter 2Preparing for OperationContents Page2-1. Introduction...

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualJ-32Unable to Open Setup File!You have specified a setup file name or directory that does not exist.Check your files and

Error Messages & Exception ConditionsError and Status MessagesJJ-33in the Auto Rollover dialog box. You can change the minimum amount of freedisk

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualJ-34Window creation failed!Windows was unable to open NetDAQ Logger due to insufficient resources suchas insufficient me

K-1Appendix KFluke Service CentersUSACaliforniaFLWFluke Calibration CenterC/o FLW Service Corporation3505 Cadillac Ave., Bldg ECosta Mesa, CA 92626TE

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualK-2BelgiumN.V. Fluke Belgium S.A.Sales & Service Dept.Langeveldpark - Unit 5 & 7P.Basteleusstraat 2-4-61600 St.

Fluke Service CentersKK-3EgyptEEMCOElectronic Equipment Mkting Co.9 Hassan Mazher St.P.O. Box 2009St. Heliopolis 11361Cairo, EgyptTEL: 20-2-417-8296F

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualK-4IsraelR.D.T Equipment & Sys, Ltd.P.O. Box 58072Tel-Aviv 61580TEL: 972-3-645-0745FAX: 972-3-647-8908ItalyFluke Ita

Fluke Service CentersKK-5PhilippinesSpark Electronics Corp.P.O. Box 610, GreenhillsMetro Manila 1502TEL: 63-2-700-621FAX: 63-2-721-0491 or 700-709Pola

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers ManualK-6UruguayCoasin Instromontos S.A.Casilla de Correo 1400Libertad 2529, MontevideoTEL: 598-2-492-436, 659FAX: 598-2-492-6

1Index—1—10Base2 (Coax) wiring, interconnec-tion, 2-4810BaseT (twisted-pair) Ethernet wiring ,interconnection, 2-48—2—2640A 2-Wire resistance measurem

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-22-29. Displaying the Totalizer Status... 2-262-30. Reviewing and Sett

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2Accessing NetDAQ Logger commands, 3-3Accessories, options and, 1-14Accuracy performance tests, 6-11Adding an Instrument

Index (continued)3Copying channels, 3-26Creating instrument icon, 3-8Crosstalk considerations, 2-11, B-2Current setupsaving the, 3-11Curve Preferences

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual4Front panel indicators, 2-18Full-disk, J-1Fuse replacement, 6-4—G—General network IP address, reviewing andsetting the,

Index (continued)5—L—Line frequency, reviewing and setting, 2-29Linearization, RTD, D-1Logging status window, 4-7Logging, simulated, 4-5Logging, start

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual6Playing Back an ASCII (CSV) File in TrendLink, 5-6Positioning and rack mounting, 2-5Powerac, 2-6dc, 2-7Power source, co

Index (continued)7ac voltage measurement (2645A), A-19combined 2640A/2645A, A-1dc voltage measurement (2640A), A-8dc voltage measurement (2645A), A-17

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual8Using the Menus, 5-15Trend Link Chart, Getting the Right Lookfor your, 5-12Trend Link for Fluke, Using, 5-3Trend Link,

Instrument Parameter Record (Isolated Network)Instrument BCN: Note:

Instrument Parameter Record (General Network)Instrument BCN: IP Address: . . . Subnet Mas

Instrument Parameter Record (General Network)Instrument BCN: IP Address: . . . Subnet Mas

Preparing for OperationIntroduction22-3Introduction 2-1.This chapter describes how to prepare the instruments, host computers andnetwork for operation

Instrument Parameter Record (General Network)Instrument BCN: IP Address: . . . Subnet Mas

Instrument Parameter Record (General Network)Instrument BCN: IP Address: . . . Subnet Mas

General Network Parameter RecordSocket Port: (default is 4369) ...

General Network Parameter RecordSocket Port: (default is 4369) ...

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-4NetDAQNETWORKED DATA ACQUISITION UNITCOMM DIO MONENTERExternal Trigger(Group Instrument)6Universal InputModule Connec

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-5Unpacking and Inspecting the Instrument 2-3.Verify the contents of the shipping package against the c

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-6WARNING:IF VOLTAGES GREATER THAN 50V (2640A ONLY) ARE TO BE MEASURED, A SEPARATE EARTH GROUND MUST BE ATTACHED TO THI

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-7DC Power 2-7.The instrument operates from any dc voltage between 9 and 16 volts. Powerconsumption is

PCautionThis is an IEC safety Class 1 product. Before using, theground wire in the line cord or rear panel binding postmust be connect to an earth gro

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-85. Close the module cover, secure the screws, and insert the module in theconnector at the rear of the instrument un

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-9LHLHLHHLHLHLHLHLHLHLHLLHLHHLHLHLHLHLHLHLHLHL HLHLHLHLHL HLHLHLHL HLHLHLHLHLHLHLHLHLSTRAIN RELIEF11121

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-101211 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 345678910SOURCE(4-WIRE)SENSE(4-WIRE)H L H LH LH LH LH LH LH LH LH LH L H LH LH LH LH

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-11Shielded Wiring 2-10.Use shielded wires and sensors (such as thermocouples) in environments whereele

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-122. Loosen the wire clamp screw for the associated terminal.3. Feed the wire into the gap between the connector bod

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-13Complete the following procedure to make a connection to theALARM/TRIGGER I/O connector:1. Remove t

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-14+9-16V DC PWRMATO TIALARM/TRIGGER I/OTR3210–++–MATOTIDC Positive InputDC Negative InputMaster Alarm OutputTrigg

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-15External Trigger Wiring for a Group Instrument 2-19.External Trigger Wiring for a group instrument r

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-16Master InstrumentSlave InstrumentSlave InstrumentExternal trigger if used+WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCON

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-17Front Panel Controls 2-21.Use the front panel controls (Figure 2-8) to enter configuration parameter

SAFETY TERMS IN THIS MANUALThis instrument has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC publication1010-1, Safety Requirements for Electrical M

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-18Front Panel Indicators 2-22.The front panel indicators (Figure 2-9) consist of two five-digit displays and a setof a

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-19Table 2-2. Annunciator Display Descriptions (cont)Annunciator Description°C Displays when you monito

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-20Rear Panel Controls 2-23.The rear panel has a single control: the power switch (Figure 2-10). The powerswitch contro

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-21Front Panel Operating Procedures 2-25.Power-On Options 2-26.There are three power-on options as list

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-22Displaying a Monitor Channel 2-27.Perform the procedure in Figure 2-12 to monitor an instrument analog channel (01to

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-23MONmVCH DCMonitor display for 13.758 mV DC, GCN (Global Channel Number) 511MONCHVACMonitor display f

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-24Displaying the Digital I/O Status 2-28.Perform the procedure in Figure 2-14 to display an instrument Digital I/O lin

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-25Digital I/O status display for DIO line 7 (for the example 1111-0000) Digital I/O status display fo

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-26Displaying the Totalizer Status 2-29.Perform the procedure in Figure 2-16 to display the instrument Totalizer status

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-27Reviewing and Setting the Base Channel Number 2-30.Perform the procedure in Figure 2-17 to review or

DC POWER SOURCEThe instrument may also be operated from a 9V to 16V dc power source wheneither the rear panel ground binding post or the power cord gr

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-28REVIEWCommunications display for reviewing the Base Channel Number (BCN)SETCommunications display for setting the BC

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-29Reviewing and Setting the Line Frequency 2-31.Perform the procedure in Figure 2-19 to review or set

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-30REVIEWCommunications display for reviewing the line frequencySETCommunications display for setting the line frequenc

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-31Reviewing and Setting the Network Type 2-32.Perform the procedure in Figure 2-21 to review or set th

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-32REVIEWCommunications display for reviewing the network typeSETCommunications display for setting the network typeSET

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-33If you install NetDAQ Logger for general network operation, you must set thenetwork type of each ins

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-34REVIEWCommunications display for reviewing the network typeSETCommunications display for setting the network typeSET

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-35SETIP address display for setting an IP:0 digit (for example, 129:196:152:101) SETIP address displa

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-36Reviewing and Setting the General Network Socket Port 2-33.Perform the procedure in Figure 2-25 to review or set the

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-37Reviewing and Setting the General Network IP Address 2-34.Perform the procedure in Figure 2-26 to re

iTable of ContentsChapter Title Page1 Overview... 1-11-1. Intr

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-38Reviewing and Setting the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway 2-35.If communication between the host computer and the Ne

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-39• Subnet Mask The subnet mask is a 32-bit binary number expressed as four3-digit segments, like an

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-40COMMPress the COMM key to review the parameters, or press and hold the COMM key for 3 seconds to set the parameters

Preparing for OperationInstrument Preparation22-41Viewing the Instrument Ethernet Address 2-36.Perform the procedure in Figure 2-28 to view the Instru

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-42REVIEWCommunications display for viewing the instrument Ethernet addressREVIEWEthernet address display for viewing b

Preparing for OperationHost Computer and Network Preparation22-43Host Computer and Network Preparation 2-37.This section contains information for prep

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-441InstallEthernetAdapter3InstallNetworkingSoftware4InstallLoggingSoftware5InstallTrendingSoftware(Optional)Ethernet C

Preparing for OperationHost Computer and Network Preparation22-45Instrument and Host Computer Interconnection 2-39.You may interconnect NetDAQ instrum

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-46Instrument 1HostComputer 2HostComputer 1Instrument 2Instrument 3Instrument 4A typical isolated network configuration

Preparing for OperationHost Computer and Network Preparation22-47RJ-45 10BaseTOutlets (Typical)RJ-45Interface(Typical)Patch CordHostComputer 110Base2

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manualii2 Preparing for Operation ... 2-12-1. Introduction...

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-48Interconnection Using 10Base2 (Coaxial) Wiring 2-41.PCautionConnect the ground lug on the 50-Ohm terminator to thein

Preparing for OperationHost Computer and Network Preparation22-49RJ-4510BaseTOutlets(Typical)Instrument 1HostComputer 2HostComputer 1Instrument 2Instr

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-50Installing Host Computer Networking Software 2-43.To establish Ethernet communication in your host computer, you mus

Preparing for OperationHost Computer and Network Preparation22-51Setting Host Computer Networking Parameters 2-44.This section discusses how to set yo

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-52Installing NetDAQ Logger 2-45.The NetDAQ Logger setup program automatically determines whether to installthe 32-bit

Preparing for OperationHost Computer and Network Preparation22-536. Check the setup. If the setup is correct, click Next to begin file transfer.If yo

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-546. Tell the setup program whether to modify your autoexec.bat file for the packetdriver. Click Next.7. Select the

Preparing for OperationTesting and Troubleshooting22-55“Installing Host Computer Networking Software” and “Setting HostComputer Networking Parameters”

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-56• Setting line frequency and network parameters on the instrument if thedefaults are not applicable• Installing an

Preparing for OperationTesting and Troubleshooting22-572. Select Setup | Communications Config.3. Click Add to open the Instruments on Network dialo

Contents (continued)iii2-44. Setting Host Computer Networking Parameters... 2-512-45. Installing NetDAQ Logger...

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-58Troubleshooting Network Problems 2-51.Review the troubleshooting information below to help locate any networkproblem

Preparing for OperationTesting and Troubleshooting22-59Table 2-4. Network Error Messages (cont)Reported Message Comment Check2. Try Verify Communicati

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual2-60Table 2-5. Ethernet IndicatorsIndicator DescriptionInstrument (10Base2 Ethernet)XMT (red) Transmit Blinks when the

Preparing for OperationTesting and Troubleshooting22-61Table 2-6. TroubleshootingProblem DiscussionThe Ethernet Parallel-to-LANAdapter is not respondi

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3-1Chapter 3Configuring NetDAQ Logger forWindowsContents Page3-1. Introduction...

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual3-23-27. Defining a Computed Channel Equation ... 3-203-28. Equation Syntax...

Configuring NetDAQ Logger for WindowsIntroduction33-3Introduction 3-1.NetDAQ Logger provides an easy method for building configuration databases,trans

2640A/2645A NetDAQUsers Manual3-4ds002s.bmpFigure 3-1. NetDAQ Logger Main WindowConfiguring Network Communications 3-5.Before you can configure the in

Configuring NetDAQ Logger for WindowsConfiguring Network Communications33-5The Communications Configuration Dialog Box 3-6.Use the Communications Conf