NetDAQ Users Manual
Table Of Contents
- 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Users Manual
- 1. Overview
- 2. Preparing for Operation
- Introduction
- Instrument Preparation
- Unpacking and Inspecting the Instrument
- Positioning and Rack Mounting
- Connecting to a Power Source and Grounding
- Universal Input Module Connections
- Digital I/O Connections
- Alarm/Trigger I/O Connections
- External Trigger Wiring for a Group Instrument
- Controls and Indicators
- Front Panel Operating Procedures
- Power-On Options
- Displaying a Monitor Channel
- Displaying the Digital I/O Status
- Displaying the Totalizer Status
- Reviewing and Setting the Base Channel Number
- Reviewing and Setting the Line Frequency
- Reviewing and Setting the Network Type
- Reviewing and Setting the General Network Socket Port
- Reviewing and Setting the General Network IP Address
- Reviewing and Setting the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway
- Viewing the Instrument Ethernet Address
- Host Computer and Network Preparation
- Testing and Troubleshooting
- 3. Configuring NetDAQ Logger for Windows
- Introduction
- Configuring Network Communications
- Configuring the Current Setup
- Setup Files
- Configuring an Instrument
- Configuring Channels
- Configuring Mx+B Scaling From a File
- Entering an Instrument's Description
- Copying a Channels Configuration
- Default Configuration Settings
- Using Configuration Lockout
- Saving an Instrument's Configuration as a Text File
- Configuring the netdaq.ini File
- 4. Operating NetDAQ Logger for
- 5. Using Trend Link for Fluke
- Introduction
- Getting the Right Look for Your Trend Link Chart
- 6. Maintenance
- Introduction
- Self-Test Diagnostics and Error Codes
- Cleaning
- Fuse Replacement
- Performance Test
- Configuring the Performance Test Setup
- Initializing the Performance Test Setup
- Accuracy Performance Tests
- Volts DC Accuracy Test (2640A)
- Volts DC Accuracy Test (2645A)
- Volts AC Accuracy Test
- Frequency Accuracy Test
- Analog Channel Integrity Test
- Computed Channel Integrity Test
- Thermocouple Temperature Accuracy Test
- Open Thermocouple Response Test
- 2-Wire Resistance Accuracy Test (2640A)
- 2-Wire Resistance Accuracy Test (2645A)
- 4-Wire Resistance Accuracy Test (2640A)
- 4-Wire Resistance Accuracy Test (2645A)
- RTD Temperature Accuracy Test (Resistance) (2640A)
- RTD Temperature Accuracy Test (Resistance) (2645A)
- RTD Temperature Accuracy Test (DIN/IEC 751 RTD)
- Digital Input/Output Tests
- Totalizer Tests
- Master Alarm Output Test
- Trigger Input Test
- Trigger Output Test
- Calibration
- Variations in the Display
- Service
- Replacement Parts
- Appendices
- A. Specifications
- Introduction
- 2640A/2645A Combined Specifications
- 2640A Specifications
- 2640A DC Voltage Measurement Specifications
- 2640A AC Voltage Measurement Specifications
- 2640A 4-Wire Resistance Measurement Specifications
- 2640A 2-Wire Resistance Measurement Specifications
- 2640A RTD's 4-Wire, per ITS-1990 Measurement Specifications
- 2640A RTD's 2-Wire per ITS-1990 Measurement Specifications
- 2640A Thermocouple per ITS-1990 Measurement Specifications
- 2640A Frequency Measurement Specifications
- 2645A Specifications
- 2645A DC Voltage Measurement Specifications
- 2645A AC Voltage Measurement Specifications
- 2645A 4-Wire Resistance Measurement Specifications
- 2645A 2-Wire Resistance Measurement Specifications
- 2645A 4-Wire RTD per ITS-1990 Measurement Specifications
- 2645A Thermocouple per ITS-1990 Measurement Specifications
- 2645A Frequency Measurement Specifications
- B. Noise, Shielding, and Crosstalk Considerations
- C. True-RMS Measurements
- D. RTD Linearization
- E. Computed Channel Equations
- F. Data File Format
- G. Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)
- H. Ethernet Cabling
- I. Network Considerations
- J. Error Messages & Exception Conditions
- K. Fluke Service Centers
- A. Specifications
- Index
- Instrument Parameter Record (Isolated Network)
- Instrument Parameter Record (General Network)
- General Network Parameter Record
- Host Computer General Network Parameter Record
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3-35. Default Configuration Settings............................................................ 3-27
3-36. Using Configuration Lockout .............................................................. 3-28
3-37. Saving an Instrument’s Configuration as a Text File. ......................... 3-28
3-38. Configuring the netdaq.ini File............................................................ 3-29
4 Operating NetDAQ Logger for Windows........................................ 4-1
4-1. Introduction.......................................................................................... 4-3
4-2. Starting and Stopping Logging ............................................................ 4-3
4-3. Starting or Stopping all Instruments at Once................................... 4-4
4-4. Starting or Stopping a Group Instrument......................................... 4-4
4-5. Clearing an Instrument’s Totalizer Value ....................................... 4-5
4-6. Simulated Logging........................................................................... 4-5
4-7. Selecting an Instrument’s Scanning Duration ................................. 4-5
4-8. Real-Time Displays.............................................................................. 4-6
4-9. The Logging Status Window........................................................... 4-7
4-10. The Readings Table Window .......................................................... 4-8
4-11. The Spy Window............................................................................. 4-9
4-12. Quick Plot........................................................................................ 4-11
4-13. Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) Operations................................... 4-12
4-14. Data Files ............................................................................................. 4-13
4-15. Configuring a Data File4-15............................................................ 4-14
4-16. Converting Data Files...................................................................... 4-18
4-17. Viewing and Printing a Data File .................................................... 4-18
4-18. Optimizing Performance...................................................................... 4-20
4-19. Optimizing Performance for Speed ................................................. 4-20
4-20. Increasing Scanning Rate............................................................ 4-20
4-21. Increasing Data Transmission and Storage Rate......................... 4-20
4-22. Increasing Network Speed........................................................... 4-21
4-23. Optimizing Performance for Precision............................................ 4-21
4-24. Using Online Help ............................................................................... 4-21
5 Using Trend Link for Fluke.............................................................. 5-1
5-1. Introduction.......................................................................................... 5-3
5-2. Displaying a Trend Link Chart During Logging............................. 5-3
5-3. Playing Back a Trend Link File in Trend Link ............................... 5-4
5-4. Playing Back a Fast Binary File in Trend Link............................... 5-5
5-5. Playing Back an ASCII (CSV) File in Trend Link.......................... 5-6
5-6. Importing Trend Link Data Files..................................................... 5-6
5-7. Create a New Trend Link Data Set Directory............................. 5-6
5-8. Add the New Folder to the Trend Link infolink.ini File ... 5-6
5-9. Import the NetDAQ ASCII (CSV) File into Trend Link ............ 5-7
5-10. Display the Trend Link Chart for the Imported File................... 5-7
5-11. Title the Trend Link Chart .......................................................... 5-8
5-12. Save the Trend Link Chart .......................................................... 5-9