Installation, Operation and Service Manual
RCEM
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1.
Start the “PdaqView.exe” program. This program should be located in the
“c:\Program Files\pDaqView\Applications” directory.
2.
Click on the “Authorization” option in the “Files” menu.
3.
Enter the authorization number.
4.
Click on the “Apply Code” button.
5.
Exit the “PdaqView.exe” program.
The pDaqView drivers communicate with the Personal Daq/56 via the laptop’s USB port.
The customized spreadsheet file(s) provided on the DynAmp CD-ROM should be copied to
the “Program Files\pDaqView” directory and the “RCEM.cfg” file should be copied to the
“Program Files\pDaqView\Applications” directory. Finally, a shortcut to each spreadsheet
should be created on the “Desktop” for easy access. The spreadsheet requires Microsoft
Excel to operate properly.
B.4
STARTING THE DATA ACQUISITION PROGRAM
Notes
The current waveforms through the diodes must be stable to the mains
or sync errors will occur.
The USB cable(s) should be connected to the RCEM and disconnected
from the computer.
Caution
Keep the computer as far as possible away from magnetic fields or
damage to the computer hard drive may occur.
Use the following procedure to start the data acquisition program:
1.
The DAU power should be on.
2.
Turn the laptop computer power ON. Allow the computer to boot to the desktop
screen.
3.
Connect the USB cable(s) to the computer. All LEDs (24V) should turn off.
4.
Click on the RCEM spreadsheet icon. Allow the spreadsheet to load. If the
program inquires whether you want macros enabled, select “Enable Macros”.
5.
If a message box appears with the following message: ”Personal Daq is not
running. Do you wish to start the Personal Daq?”, click on the “No” button.
6.
The RCEM Data Acquisition program is now ready to run.
