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Software and Hardware

DemonstrationGuide

Data Acquisition

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For:NetDAQ® Logger for Windows™

Hydra Logger for Windows™

Trend Link for Fluke

2 Fluke Corporation DAQ Demonstration Guide

IntroductionThis demonstration guide containsexercises designed to quickly familiarizeyou with the features and functions ofFluke’s software and hardware for dataacquisition and analysis. NetDAQ Logger,Hydra Logger, and Trend Link for Flukedemonstrations are covered in this guide.

NetDAQ® and NetDAQ®

Logger for Windows

NetDAQ Networked DataAcquisition Units transmitdata over general or dedi-cated (isolated) networks.Each NetDAQ has 20 chan-nels which may be pro-grammed individually toperform virtually any signalconditioning function theuser requires. Two modelsof NetDAQ offer the user achoice of higher speed scan-ning to 1000 Readings/sec.,0.01% basic Vdc accuracy,and up to 300 Volts channelto channel isolation.

NetDAQ Logger forWindows is a configuration

portable data acquisitionequipment. Hydra is easyto configure from the frontpanel while in the field, orfrom computer via simpleRS232 connection.

Hydra Logger for Win-dows is a configuration anddata management programfor the Hydra Series of prod-ucts. This program is avail-able as a 32-bit application*,contains modem support forremote data communications,utilizes DDE, and is availablewith or without Trend Linkfor Fluke trending and dataanalysis capabilities.

and data management pro-gram for the NetDAQ system.This program is available asa 32-bit application, sup-ports up to 20 units (400channels), utilizes DDE, andis available with or withoutTrend Link trending anddata analysis capabilities.

Hydra and HydraLogger for WindowsHydra is Fluke’s portable se-ries of data acquisition prod-ucts. Three models of Hydrasoffer the user 21 individuallyprogrammable channels ofsignal conditioning, a uniqueUniversal Input Module forquick easy connections,PCMCIA memory storage,and precision rarely seen in

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Trend Link for Fluke

Trend Link is a comprehen-sive trend plotting andanalysis package that plotsdata graphically in real time.Trend Link allows you toquickly scroll through realtime and historical data,view data from all channelssimultaneously, compare realtime data to an historicaltemplate in batch mode, andsuperimpose selected chan-nels for closer analysis. Anyportion of a trend may beexamined more closely byutilizing Trend Link’s Zoomfunction.

Within the confines ofthis demonstration guide weare able to give you only abrief introduction to some ofTrend Link’s basic functions.Upon finishing the structuredsections in this guide wewould invite you to spendsome time exploring thisunique software package.

Demonstration Software

Demonstration programs arefully functional and do notinhibit program features inany way. This allows you toexplore a full-featured pack-age to ensure it fully meetsyour application needs.

These programs do how-ever operate for 60 min. andthen close down, requiringa restart of the program tocontinue.

Obtaining DemonstrationSoftware

If you do not already havethe software you wish toreview or would like to havesoftware sent to a colleagueyou may obtain it from thefollowing sources:

Contact your local Flukeoffice and ask that demon-stration software be sent toyou for evaluation. In theUnited States and Canadayou can call 800-44-FLUKEfor assistance in obtainingsoftware. For Europe call(31 40) 644200 and fromother countries call1-206-356-5500.

Demonstration softwareand hardware may also beobtained from your localFluke representative.

World Wide Web: Youmay download the demon-stration software of yourchoice by connecting to:http//www.fluke.com.Once connected, select theproduct information area andthen select Data AcquisitionProducts. There you canreview product specifica-tions, application notes,and download demonstra-tion software.

Obtaining DemonstrationHardware

Hydra or NetDAQ hardwaremay be made availablethrough your local Flukerepresentative. Dependingon your needs and currentavailability, our representa-tives can often accommodateyou within a short time withthe product you would liketo review.


NetDAQ Requirements:

The following equipmentis required to perform theexercises in this guidewhen using the actualNetDAQ demonstrationinstrument (2640A or2645A) supplied to you byyour Fluke representative:• NetDAQ Networked Data

Acquisition Unit (2640Aor 2645A)

• NetDAQ Logger forWindows demo disk set

• Parallel-to-LAN Adapter(PLA) with in-linepower adapter

• Ethernet cable suppliedwith NetDAQ

• (2) 50 Ohm Terminators(one included with theNetDAQ unit and onewith the PLA)

• (2) BCN connectors(“Y” or “T” style)

• Type “T” thermocouple(provided with theNetDAQ demo unit)

• You have an availableparallel port on yourcomputer (For hardwaredemo only)

• You have no networkmanagement softwareinstalled on the computerother than that suppliedby your Windowsoperating system.

This guide covers the in-stallation of NetDAQ Logger,Hydra Logger, and TrendLink software as well ashardware setup and configu-ration of NetDAQ and Hydra.

To use this guide, followthe instructions for only thehardware and software youare working with, eitherNetDAQ or Hydra.

This guide will step youthrough setting up connec-tions on the Universal InputModule and show you howto verify communication set-tings of your NetDAQ orHydra unit. (If you areevaluating software onlyyou may skip the hard-ware section and start atthe section for software in-stallation for the packageyou are using.) Note thatall demonstration softwarepackages include Trend Linkfor Fluke so regardless of thepackage you are using youwill need to follow the in-structions for the installationof this software.

The last section of thisguide will step you througha brief introduction of TrendLink features and invite youto further explore TrendLink’s extensive features.

Overview Requirements:


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Hydra Requirements:

The following equipmentis required to perform theexercises in this guidewhen using a Hydra Seriesinstrument:• Model 2625A or 2635A

Data Logger• RS43 serial

communication cable

• Type “T” thermocouple(provided with the Hydrademo unit)

• You are using COM2(communication port 2) onyour PC to communicatewith the Hydra (If you areusing COM1, you need tochange all mentions ofCOM2 to COM1.)

Computer Requirements:

• 486 PC with Windows 95or Windows NT

• 4 Mb RAM

• 5 Mb free disk space• You have already installed

and know how to useMicrosoft Windows 95or Windows NT 4.0

A note to Windows 3.1users.If you are using Windows 3.1you may still review theseprograms. Each Fluke dem-onstration program auto-matically detects and installsthe appropriate 16 or 32-bitversion of software at thetime of initial softwareinstallation. Please followthe special instructions forWindows 3.1 in the SoftwareInstallation sections.

Software Only Operation

To use this guide withouthardware, begin on Step 4(Hydra) or Step 5 (NetDAQ).


Configure (Hook-up)Universal Input Module

1. Connect the type Tthermocouple (providedwith your Demo unit ) toChannel 1 and 2 of theUniversal Input Module inparallel fashion as shownin Figure 1.

2. Close the Universal InputModule and insert it intothe rear of your demo unit.This concludes the setup

of the Universal Input Mod-ule. Please proceed to theHardware set-up section forthe demo unit you are using,either NetDAQ or Hydra, inthe following sections.

Install the Parallel toEthernet Adapter (PLA)

1. Close all applications andturn the host computeroff.

2. Connect the Parallel-to-LAN (PLA) adapter to thehost computer’s parallelport. Attach the unit byturning the red thumbscrews until securelyseated.

3. Install the in-line poweradapter as shown inFigure 2 using either thehost keyboard or mouseport connector for thisconnection.

HardwareSetup

KeyboardConnector

PlugPLA In-line

Power Adapter

PC Rear Panel

KeyboardConnector

Socket

To Keyboard

PLA

PowerInput

25-PinConnector(To LPT1,LPT2, etc.)

10BASE2Connector

Power Adapter Cable Output

4. Plug the power adaptercable’s output connectorinto the power receptacleon the PLA.

Note: Do not use powermanagement or power saverfeatures on your computerwhile using this adapter.

5. Turn on the host com-puter and verify the PLA’sred power LED is lighted.

6. Using the supplied cable,connectors and 50 Ohmterminators , connect thePLA to the NetDAQ asshown in Figure 3.

UniversalInput Module(complete this section for bothNetDAQ and Hydra)

NetDAQHardwareSet-Up

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Figure 1.

Figure 2.


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Set Hydra’sCommunication Parameters

Set the Hydra’s communica-tion parameters to: 9600baud, no parity, echo off.From the Hydra’s front panelperform the followingactions:1. Press (shift) then C to

view Hydra ’s communica-tion parameters.

2. Press U to select9600 baud and press E.

3. Press U to select noparity and press E.(Note: if you are using a2635A Hydra Data Bucket,set CTS to off .)

4. Press U to select echooff and press E.

5. Connect the RS43 cable tothe serial port on the backof Hydra and to COM2 ofyour computer.

This concludes the Hardwaresetup for the Hydra demo.Please proceed to theSoftware installation forHydra Logger.

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Reset NetDAQ to DefaultCommunication Settings

7. Turn on power to theNetDAQ while pressingthe Cbutton on the frontpanel until the displayreads “rESET” (about4 seconds) (Figure 4).

This concludes the Hardwaresetup for the NetDAQ demo.Please proceed to the Soft-ware installation for NetDAQLogger.

HydraHardwareSetup

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Figure 4.

TerminatorGround Wire

Instrument 1

HostComputer 1

50-ohmTerminator

Connect to EthernetInterface Port10BASE2 Thin

Ethernet (Typical)

PLA2640A NetDAQ

COMM D/O MON

ENTER

To Host ComputerLPT1, or LPT2, etc.Parallel Port

BNC Connectorfor 10BASE2THIN ETHERNET

50-ohmTermination

"T" Connector

EthernetCoaxialCable(50-ohm)

Power LED (Red)

Power Connection(4 to 20V dc)

Tighteners for Fasteners

Network LED(Green)


5Ethernet adapterand network addresssettings

(Note: go directly to step 10 ifyou are using Windows 3.1)

1. From Windows desktop,select Start, then Settings,then Control Panel.

2. Select Network andopen it.

3. Click Add.... and thenselect Adapter. Click Add.

SoftwareInstallation

Figure 6.

Figure 5.

Hydra Loggersoftware Installation

1. Insert disk #1. From theStart menu in Windows 95(or Program Manager inWindows 3.1) select Runthen enter A:\Setup.exe(Figure 5). Click OK.

2. Step through theinstallation prompts byclicking on Next, changingthe language if desired.

This completes the installa-tion of Hydra Logger. Proceedto the Trend link installationsection.

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HydraLoggerInstallation

NetDAQLoggerInstallation


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Trend Link Installation1. Insert disk #1. From

the Start menu in Win-dows 95 (or ProgramManager in Windows 3.1)select Run then enterA:\Setup.exe (Figure 5).Click OK.

2. Step through theinstallation prompts byclicking on Next, changinglanguage if desired.

3. Insert program disksas prompted.This completes the Trend

Link installation. At thispoint, if you are reviewingsoftware only, skip the fol-lowing section on communi-cation setup (sections 7and 8) and proceed tothe configure unit section(section 9). If you are usinghardware proceed to theCommunication Setupsection for the Hydraor NetDAQ.

4. Select Silicom thenSilicom Ethernet PocketAdapter. Click OK.

5. When the adapter instal-lation is complete, clickAdd and select Protocolthen press Add. ChooseMicrosoft TCP/IP andpress OK.

6. When the protocolinstallation is complete,highlight TCP/IP protocoland select Properties.

7. Select the IP Address tab.Then select “Specify anIP address”.

8. Enter an IP address of198.178.246.101 and aSubnet Mask of255.255.255.0, thenpress OK.

9. Press OK, then restartyour computer.

Install NetDAQ Logger

10. Insert disk #1. Fromthe Start menu in Win-dows 95 (or ProgramManager in Windows 3.1)select Run then enterA:\Setup.exe (Figure 5).Click OK.

11. Click Next to acceptthe default of IsolatedNetwork (Figure 6).

12. Step through theinstallation promptsby clicking on Next,changing the languageif desired.

13. Accept the SilicomAdapter if usingWindows 3.1.

14. When prompted, insertdisk 2 (or enter the pathfor the location of disk 2files if you downloadedthis program from an-other source) and clickOK. (Windows 3.1 usersshould click OK whenprompted for adriver disk).This completes the

NetDAQ Logger installation.Proceed to the Trend LinkInstallation section.

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Trend Link


7Communication Setup

1. Start Hydra Logger.Click on “Edit HydraConfiguration”. SelectCommunications.

2. Click in the Baud Ratelist box.Select 9600 Baud fromthe list.

3. Click in the Parity list box.Select No Parity fromthe list.

4. Click Verify, you shouldsee the message, “Con-nectionSuccessful”.

5. Click OK if you have aproperly connected unit.

6. Click on OK severaltimes to return to themain screen.This completes the com-

munication setup for HydraLogger. Proceed to theConfigure Unit section.

HydraLogger

4. Click on the Modify buttonin the CommunicationsConfiguration Filedialog box.

5. Select 2640A NetDAQand click OK .

6. Click Verify, you shouldsee the message,“Connection Successful”

7. Click OK if you have aproperly connected unit.

8. Click on Close to returnto the main screen.This completes the com-

munication setup for theNetDAQ Logger. Proceed toConfigure Unit section.

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NetDAQLogger

Communication Setup

1. Start NetDAQ Logger.2. Select Communication

Configuration from theSetup menu. The commu-nications configuration filedialog as shown in Figure7 will appear.

3. If you are using a NetDAQ2645A, go directly to #6of this section. If you areusing a NetDAQ 2640Acontinue. (The model num-ber of the NetDAQ you areusing is marked just abovethe Universal Input Con-nector on the back panel ofthe unit.)

Figure 7.


®Notice: The following stepsare for both HYDRA andNetDAQ Logger software.The figures in the followingsections reflect the NetDAQLogger screen display. If youare using Hydra Logger thescreen examples will lookslightly different from thoseshown on your computer’sscreen, however the functionselections for Hydra are thesame and you should haveno difficulty making thecorrect selection. 9

Configure Unit forScanning

1. Select the InstrumentConfiguration commandfrom the Setup menu.

2. Click the Channels buttonon the InstrumentConfiguration dialog boxas shown in Figure 8.

3. Select channel 0101 in theAnalog Channel box(ch #1 for Hydra). Thisrepresents Instrument# 01; analog channel #01.(Figure 9)

4. Click the Function button.

5. Click on the down arrowof the Function list andselect Thermocouple.(Figure 10)

6. Click on the down arrowof the Range list andselect “T”.

7. Click OK. Repeat steps3-7 for channel 0102(Hydra Channel #02)to set it to a type “T”thermocouple.

8. Click OK to accept yourconfigurations and backup to the InstrumentConfiguration screen.(Figure 8)

Figure 8.

Figure 9.Figure 10.

ConfigureUnit, Hydraand NetDAQ


Select a Data File

1. Click on the Data Filebutton on the InstrumentConfiguration window.This will move you to theData File Configurationscreen as shown infigure 11.

2. Enable data file recordingwith the Trend Link fileformat.

3. Click on Select Data File.

4. Enter sim.set in the FileName window.

5. Click OK on each windowuntil you have returned tothe main wndow.

Save a Setup File

1. Select “Save Setup As”from the Setup menu.

2. Enter setup06.stp in theFile Name Box as shownin figure 12.

3. Click Save.

(TO S IMULATE HARDWARE:Select “Logging” from the mainmenu then select “SimulateLogging on start”)

Start InstrumentLogging Session andOpen Trend Link

1. Click on the Start Instru-ment button on the toolbar. A Logging Statuswindow appears showingthe number of scansreceived.

2. Select Show Trend Linkfrom the Plot/Trend menu(or click on the Chartbutton).

3. Maximize the Trend Linkwindow.

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Figure 11.

Figure 12.


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Change Time Frameof Plot Window

1. Double-click on the smallcentered rectangular win-dow toward the bottom ofthe window that has thetime format in it displayedas: [hh:mm:ss].

2. Insert 2 min. (00:02:00)in the Change Time dialogbox (Figure 14) then closethe box by clicking OK.The total time frame youare looking at from theleft to right edges of thechart is about 2 minutes .

14Review Trend Plot Values

1. Allow a few moments forthe traces to move intoview and then Click andhold the mouse buttonwith the mouse pointerover the trace in thewindow (a vertical cursorline will appear in thewindow).

2. Move the mouse right orleft while holding themouse button to view thevalue where the cursor in-tersects the trace. Thetime each measurementwas recorded is displayedat the top of the cursor.(Figure 13)

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Figure 13. Figure 14.


Review ChannelTrend Statistics

1. Double-click on one of thesmall chart Icons to theright of the chart. A dia-log box similar to thatshown in Figure 15 willappear.

2. Click on statistics to re-view information regard-ing your selected trace(Figure 16).

3. Click OK to return to thecurve information screen.

4. Click OK to return to theTrend Link main window.

15Superimpose Two Traces

1. Click and hold a numericscale ( on the left side ofthe chart ) and drag thisscale over another nu-meric scale on the chart.

2. Release the mouse button.3. Note the two traces are

now overlaid on thechart and matchedin time as shown inFigure 17.

Figure 15.

Figure 16.

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Figure 17.


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Exit Trend Link andHydra Logger orNetDAQ Logger Programs

1. Select Close from the Filemenu on Trend Link’smain window.

2. Select NO in the “Savechart before proceeding?”dialog box. You will nowswitch to the mainwindow of either HydraLogger or NetDAQ Logger.

3. Stop the instrument fromthe Logging menu.

4. Select Exit Application fromthe Setup menu.

5. Select NO in the SaveChanges dialog box.

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Zoom in on the Data

1. Double-click the mouse tothe left of a selected partof the data on your chart.A dashed line will appear.

2. Move your mouse to theright and double-click themouse again. You willzoom in on the data be-tween the two places youdouble clicked. You arenow in historical mode(Figure 18).

3. Notice that the time inthe time span box haschanged and reflects anew chart edge-to-edgetime frame.

4. Click on the undo icon.It’s the green arrowlocated on the tool bar.

5. Notice that your time spanchanges back to youroriginal time frame.

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Figure 18.


®Summary

This Demonstration Guidegave you a brief overviewof NetDAQ Logger or HydraLogger and Trend Link forFluke as well as somehands on experiencewith hardware.

Now that you havefinished the step-by-stepportion of this demonstrationguide you may wish toexplore some of the manyfeatures within these pro-grams. Feel free to roamthrough the program usingthe intuitive menu systemand tool bar buttons avail-able to you. There is exten-sive on line Help availablefrom the main menu bar.

Thank you for your timeand interest in our products.

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