Omega Engineering OMB-DBK-34A User manual

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User’s Guide
OMB-DBK Option Cards and Modules
Part 1 of 2, Through OMB-DBK-34A
OMB-457-0911 rev 8.1

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U.S.A.: One Omega Drive, P.O. Box 4047
ISO 9001 Certified Stamford, CT 06907-0047
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It is the policy of OMEGA Engineering, Inc. to comply with all worldwide safety and EMC/EMI
regulations that apply. OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New
Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE mark to every appropriate device upon certification.
The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA accepts no liability for any
errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
WARNING: These products are not designed for use in, and should not be used for, human applications.

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips
Refer all service to qualified personnel. This symbol warns of possible personal injury or equipment damage under
noted conditions. Follow all safety standards of professional practice and the recommendations in this manual. Using
this equipment in ways other than described in this manual can present serious safety hazards or cause equipment
damage.
This warning symbol is used in this manual or on the equipment to warn of possible injury or death from electrical
shock under noted conditions.
This ESD caution symbol urges proper handling of equipment or components sensitive to damage from electrostatic
discharge. Proper handling guidelines include the use of grounded anti-static mats and wrist straps, ESD-protective
bags and cartons, and related procedures.
This symbol indicates the message is important, but is not of a Warning or Caution category. These notes can be of
great benefit to the user, and should be read.
In this manual, the book symbol always precedes the words “Reference Note.” This type of note identifies the location
of additional information that may prove helpful. References may be made to other chapters or other documentation.
Tips provide advice that may save time during a procedure, or help to clarify an issue. Tips may include additional
reference.
Specifications and Calibration
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Significant changes will be addressed in an addendum or revision to
the manual. As applicable, we calibrate our hardware to published specifications. Periodic hardware calibration is not
covered under the warranty and must be performed by qualified personnel as specified in this manual. Improper
calibration procedures may void the warranty.
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Your order was carefully inspected prior to shipment. When you receive your order, carefully
unpack all items from the shipping carton and check for physical signs of damage that may have
occurred during shipment. Promptly report any damage to the shipping agent and your sales
representative. Retain all shipping materials in case the unit needs returned to the factory.
CAUTION
Using this equipment in ways other than described in this manual can cause
personal injury or equipment damage. Before setting up and using your
equipment, you should read all documentation that covers your system.
Pay special attention to Warnings and Cautions.
Note: During software installation, Adobe®PDF versions of user manuals will automatically
install 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. Initial
navigation is as follows:
Start [Desktop “Start” pull-down menu]
⇒Programs
⇒Omega DaqX Software
You can also access the PDF documents directly from the data acquisition CD by using
the <View PDFs> button located on the opening screen.
Refer to the PDF documentation for details regarding both hardware and software.
A copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader®is included on your CD. The Reader provides
a means of reading and printing the PDF documents. Note that hardcopy versions of
the manuals can be ordered from the factory.

© 1998 through 2005 917594 Part 1 of 2 Printed in the United States of America
Part 1 of 2
DBK Options
General Information through DBK34A

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Manual Layout
This user’s manual includes several chapters and independent DBK sections. It also includes DBK
Basics, which is a stand alone document.
DBK Basics – Explains what DBKs are and uses tables to identify the various types of DBKs. The
document module includes: tips for setting up a data acquisition system, how to determine system power
requirements, and various power options.
Chapters*
1– Signal Management. Discusses signal management and signal conditioning, and CE compliance
information.
2– System Connections and Pinouts. Provides instructions for connecting a DBK option to a Daq
or LogBook device. Pinouts are included for the P1, P2, and P3 DB37 connectors, as well as the
100-pin P4 connector used by /2000 Series Devices.
3 – DBK Set Up in DaqView. Provides instruction for setting up analog and digital DBKs in
DaqView’s Hardware Configuration screen.
4– DBK Set Up in LogView. Provides instruction for setting up analog and digital DBKs in
LogView’s Hardware Configuration window.
5– Troubleshooting.Explains solutions to common noise, wiring, and configuration problems.
Dimensional Drawings
DBK Cards and Modules** – Independent DBK documentation is provided in alphanumeric order on a
DBK by DBK basis. Refer to the Table of Contents for a complete list.
Documentation for discontinued DBKs [listed at the end of the Table of Contents] is not included in the
DBK Options Manual, but can be downloaded or read from our website.
Note: During software installation, Adobe®PDF versions of user manuals will automatically install 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. Refer to the PDF documentation for details regarding both
hardware and software.
A copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader®is included on your CD. The Reader provides a means of
reading and printing the PDF documents. Note that hardcopy versions of the manuals can be ordered
from the factory.
Note that you can access PDF documents directly from the data acquisition CD via the <View PDFs>
button located on the CD’s opening screen.
* The chapters are included in Part 1 of the DBK Options Manual. DBKs up to and including DBK34A are also
included in Part 1.
** Part 2 of the manual begins with DBK41.

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Table of Contents
DBK Basics
Introduction…… DBK Basics-1
How Do DBKs Connect? ……DBK Basics- 2
DBK Identification Tables ….. DBK Basics-9
Tips on Setting up a Data Acquisition
System …… DBK Basics-12
Power Supplies & Connectors ……DBK Basics-14
An Introduction to Power-Related
DBKs …… DBK Basics-15
Power Requirements...... DBK Basics-16
Calculating Your System’s Power
Needs …… DBK Basics-18
Additional Reading ….. DBK Basics-21
1 - Signal Management
Signal Modes ...... 1-1
System Noise ...... 1-5
Using DBK Cards and Modules for Signal
Conditioning ...... 1-6
Channel Control and Expansion ...... 1-7
Signal Acquisition ...... 1-9
Sequencer ...... 1-9
Scan Rate ...... 1-10
Triggering ...... 1-10
Counter/Timer Functions ...... 1-11
Simultaneous Sample and Hold (SSH) ...... 1-11
Two-Point Calibration of a Temperature
Measurement System ...... 1-12
Overview ...... 1-12
An Example of Two-Point Calibration ...... 1-13
Calculation of Scale and Offset ...... 1-14
Implementing the Scale and Offset Constants in
DaqView ...... 1-14
Converting Degrees from Celsius to
Fahrenheit ...... 1-14
One Known Temperature Environment ...... 1-15
Use of a Temperature Calibrator ...... 1-15
CE Compliance ...... 1-15
CE Standards and Directives ...... 1-16
Safety Conditions ...... 1-16
Emissions/Immunity Conditions ...... 1-17
CE Enhancements for Existing Products ...... 1-17
2 – System Connections and Pinouts
Overview …… 2-1
P1 – DB37 for Analog I/O …… 2-3
P2 – DB37 for Digital I/O …… 2-4
P3 – DB37 for Pulse/Frequency/High-Speed
Digital I/O …… 2-5
P4 to P1, P2, P3 Correlation …… 2-6
Ground Tables – P4 to P1, P2, P3 …… 2-9
3 – DBK Set Up in DaqView
Overview …… 3-1
Setting Up Analog DBKs …… 3-5
Setting Up Digital DBKs …… 3-7
Setting Internal Clock Speed to 100 kHz …3-9
4 – DBK Set Up in LogView
Overview …… 4-1
Setting Up Analog DBKs …… 4-4
Setting Up Digital DBKs …… 4-7
5 – Troubleshooting
ESD Handling Notice …… 5-1
Troubleshooting Checklist……5-1
Frequently Asked Questions ……5-3
Customer Assistance……5-6
Dimensional Drawings
DBK Documents
DBK1, 16-Connector BNC Adapter Module
DBK2, 4-Channel Voltage Output Card
DBK4, 2-Channel Dynamic Signal Input Card
DBK5, 4-Channel Current Output Card
DBK7, 4-Ch. Frequency-To-Voltage Input Card
DBK8,8-Channel High-Voltage Input Card
DBK9,8-Channel RTD Card
DBK10,3-Slot Expansion Chassis
DBK11A,Screw-Terminal & BNC Option Card
DBK15,Universal Current, Voltage Input Card
DBK16,2-Channel Strain-Gage Card
DBK17,4-Channel Simultaneous Sample and
Hold Card
DBK18,4-Channel, Low-Pass Filter Card
DBK20 and DBK21,Digital I/O Cards
DBK23,Isolated Digital Input Chassis
DBK24,Isolated Digital Output Chassis
DBK25,8-Channel Relay Output Card
DBK30A,Rechargeable Battery Module
DBK32A,Auxiliary Power Supply Card
DBK34A,UPS / Battery Module

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DBK41,10-Slot Expansion Module
DBK42,16-Slot 5B Signal Conditioning Module
DBK43A,8-Channel Strain-Gage Module
DBK44,2-Ch. 5B Signal-Conditioning Card
DBK45,4-Ch. SSH and Low-Pass Filter Card
DBK46, 4-Channel Analog Output Card
DBK48,Multipurpose Isolated Signal-
Conditioning Module (supports up to 16 8B
Modules)
DBK50 and DBK51, Voltage Input Modules
DBK55, 8-Channel Frequency-to-Voltage Input
Module
DBK60,3-Slot Expansion Chassis
DBK65,8-Channel Transducer Interface Module
DBK70, Vehicle Network Interface, Analog
Multiplexer Module (see p/n 1056-0901)
DBK80, 16-Ch. Differential Voltage Input Card
with Excitation Output
DBK81, 7-Ch. T/C Card
DBK82, 14-Ch. T/C Card
DBK83, 14-Ch. T/C Card, uses external
connection pod
DBK84, 14-Ch. T/C Module
DBK85, 16-Ch. Differential Voltage Module
DBK90, 56-Ch. T/C Module
DBK100 Series, (DBK100/D, 100/T,101)
In-Vehicle Thermocouple Measurement System
DBK200 Series Matrix
DBK200, P4-to-P1 Adapter Board
DBK202, DBK203, DBK204 Series
P4-to-P1/P2/P3 Adapters
DBK206, P4-to-P1/P2/P3 Adapter Board with
Screw Terminals
DBK207 and DBK207/CJC, 16-Channel,
5B Carrier Boards
DBK208,Relay Carrier Board,
Opto-22 Compatible
DBK209,P4 to P1/P2/P3 Mini-Adapter Board
DBK210, 32-Ch. Digital I/O Carrier Board
DBK213,Screw-Terminal & Expansion Module
3-Card Slot, P1/P2/P3/P4 Compatibility
DBK214,16-Connector BNC Interface Module
P1/P2/P3/P4 Compatibility
DBK215,16-Connector BNC Connection Module
with 68-Pin SCSI Adaptability
DBK601 thru DBK609,Termination Panels
Discontinued DBKs
The following DBKs have been discontinued.
However, you may contact the factory if you
needdocumentation for these devices.
DBK12 and DBK13,A/I Multiplexer Cards
DBK19,14-Channel Thermocouple Card
DBK33,Triple-Output Power Supply Card
DBK34,Vehicle UPS Module
DBK40,18-Connector BNC Analog Interface
DBK52,14-Ch. Thermocouple Input Module
DBK53 and DBK54,Analog Multiplexing
Modules
DBK201, P4-to-P1/P2/P3 Adapter Board
DBK603, Termination Panel, Safety Jacks, SE
DBK605-B, Termination Panel, T/C, B Type, DE
DBK605-R, Termination Panel, T/C, R Type, DE
DBK605-S, Termination Panel, T/C, S Type, DE
DBK605-U, Termination Panel, T/C, U Type, DE
DBK609, Termination Panel, 5-Pin DIN

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