
6-3
Troubleshooting Table
Table 6-1 lists general symptoms and possible solutions for problems with
DAS-8 Series boards. If your board is not operating properly after using
this information, refer to Technical Support on page 6-5 for instructions
on getting technical support.
Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Information
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Board does not
respond
Base address is unacceptable. Make sure that the base address specified in the
configuration file matches the setting of the
base address switch block on the board. Make
sure that no other system resource is using any
of the eight memory locations starting at the
specified base address. Reconfigure the base
address, if necessary. Refer to
Setting the Base
Address
on page 3-8 for instructions.
Interrupt level is
unacceptable.
Make sure that the interrupt level specified in
the configuration file matches the setting of
jumper J1 on the board. Make sure that no other
system resource is using the specified interrupt
level. Reconfigure the interrupt level, if
necessary. Refer to
Setting the Interrupt Level
on page 3-13 for instructions.
The board configuration is
unacceptable.
Check the settings in the configuration file.
Make sure that they match the settings of the
switches and jumper on the board, where
appropriate.
The board is incorrectly
aligned in the accessory slot.
Check installation.
The board is damaged.
Contact the Keithley Data Acquisition
Applications Engineering Department; refer to
T
echnical Support on page 6-5
.
Intermittent
operation
Vibrations or loose
connections exist.
Cushion source of vibration and tighten
connections.
The board is overheating.
Check environmental and ambient temperature.
Electrical noise exists.
Provide better shielding or reroute wiring.
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