MAQ®20 Industrial Data Acquisition and Control System Quick Start Guide
MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide ® MAQ 20 Industrial Data Acquisition and Control System Quick Start Guide MA1036 Rev. B – May 2012 © 2012 Dataforth Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ISO9001:2008-Registered QMS The information in this manual has been checked carefully and is believed to be accurate; however, Dataforth assumes no responsibility for possible inaccuracies or omissions. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide Table of Contents 1.0 Unpacking ......................................................................................................................................... 1 2.0 Package Contents and Physical Description .................................................................................... 1 3.0 Verifying Basic Operation .................................................................................................................. 2 3.
MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide About Dataforth Corporation “Our passion at Dataforth Corporation is designing, manufacturing, and marketing the best possible signal conditioning, data acquisition, and data communication products. Our mission is to set new standards of product quality, performance, and customer service.
MAQ20®Quick Start Guide 1.0 Unpacking ® Each MAQ 20 Data Acquisition System is shipped in electro-static discharge (ESD) protective packaging. Use appropriate ESD protection measures while unpacking. Check visually for physical damage. If physical damage is noted, file a claim with the shipping carrier. 2.0 Package Contents and Physical Description ® A MAQ 20 Data Acquisition System must have as a minimum a Communications Module, a Backbone, and one I/O Module.
MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide 3.0 Verifying Basic Operation The steps required to verify basic operation are: 1. Install system software and USB driver 2. Configure the communications port 3. Select and install a MAQ 20 Communications Module 4. Select and install a MAQ 20 Input or Output Module 5. Connect an input signal or an output measuring instrument to the module 6. Apply power to the MAQ 20 Data Acquisition System ® ® ® The following sections detail these steps.
MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide 3.1 Minimum Host Computer Requirements The host computer must be running the Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system and must have the minimum hardware to support the operating system. Host Computer Communication Ports: MAQ20-COM2 based systems interface to a host PC using an Ethernet, USB or RS-232 port. MAQ20-COM4 based systems interface to a host PC using an Ethernet, USB or RS-485 port. 3.
MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide 3.3.1 ® Establishing Communication with the MAQ 20 System ® IMPORTANT: If the MAQ 20 system is to be used with a USB connection to the host computer, ensure that the USB driver provided on the Dataforth website has been installed before connecting the system to the host computer. Refer to Section 3.2 for details. ® Apply power the MAQ 20 system and ensure it is connected to the host computer over the interface chosen. Double click the MAQ20 Config SW Tool icon on the desktop.
MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide From the Communication pull-down menu, select Configure. The Communication Setup window will appear giving the user the ability to configure the communication port. Reference Figure 3. Figure 3: Communication Setup Window If the system is connected via RS-232 or RS-485, ensure the RS232, 485 radio button is selected. Select the appropriate Communication Port number from the Port # drop-down menu. For the initial connection leave the Baud Rate, Parity and Slave ID unchanged.
MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide Figure 4: MAQ20 Configuration Software Tool Window, View Pane Enabled ® Once communications have been established, the MAQ 20 input and output modules installed in the system are shown on the main screen. To access the configuration and perform basic operations for any of the installed modules, select any cell in the row of the desired module and click the Configure Module button.
MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide 3.3.2 Configuring the MAQ20 Voltage Input Modules To access the configuration and perform basic operations for the Voltage Input module, select any cell in the row where the MAQ20-VDN, -VSN, or -MVDN module is listed and then click the Configure Module button. The following configuration window will open. Figure 5: MAQ20-VDN Configuration Window Using the tools in this window the Input Range, Average Weight and Alarms can be selected on a per-channel basis.
MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide 3.3.3 Configuring the MAQ20 Voltage Output Module To access the configuration and perform basic operations for the Voltage Output module, select any cell in the row where the MAQ20-VO module is listed and then click the Configure Module button. The following configuration window will open. Figure 6: MAQ20-VO Configuration Window The range for each of the output channels is selected using the drop down boxes under the Range heading.
MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide 3.3.4 Configuring the MAQ20 Discrete Input/Output Module To access the configuration and perform basic operations for the Discrete Input/Output module, select any cell in the row where the MAQ20-DIOL module is listed and then click the Configure Module button. The following configuration window will open. Figure 7: MAQ20-DIOL Configuration Window The state of a discrete output channel is changed by selecting the Status box next to the channel and then clicking the Toggle button.
MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide 4.0 ReDAQ® Shape for MAQ®20 Installation and Operation ® ® Download the ReDAQ Shape for MAQ 20 Developer version User version software from the Dataforth website, www.dataforth.com. If the system will be used with a USB connection to the host PC, the USB Driver must be installed prior to connecting the system to the computer. Download the driver from www.dataforth.com and follow the installation instructions.
MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide If the system is connected via Ethernet, ensure the TCP/IP Port radio button is selected. For initial connection leave the TCP/IP Address unchanged. The host computer Ethernet port must be configured with a fixed IP Address of 192.168.xxx.xxx, which does not match the static IP Address ® of the MAQ 20 and Subnet Mask of 255.255.0.0. Press the Connect button. If connection is successful, the message “Communication: Connected” will appear at the bottom left area of the window.
MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide 5.0 Configuring the Host Computer Ethernet Port for a Static IP Address Go to Control Panel and click on Network Connections. ® Left click on the port that will be used for MAQ 20 system interface and click on Properties.
MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on Properties. ® Select Use the following IP Address and input the IP address, Subnet mask. The MAQ 20 system default address 192.168.128.100 cannot be used.
MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide Test the connection by using the ping command. Open a Command Prompt window, type ping 192.168.128.100, and hit Enter.
MAQ®20 Quick Start Guide DATAFORTH WARRANTY Applying to Products Sold by Dataforth Corporation a. General. Dataforth Corporation (“Dataforth”) warrants that its products furnished under this Agreement will, at the time of delivery, be free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to Dataforth's applicable specifications or, if appropriate, to buyer's specifications accepted in writing by Dataforth.
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MAQ20®Quick Start Guide Application Support Dataforth provides timely, high-quality product support. Call 1-800-444-7644 TOLL-FREE. Returns/Repair Policy All warranty and repair requests should be directed to the Dataforth Customer Service Department at (520) 741-1404. If a product return is required, request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. You should be ready to provide the following information: 1. Complete product model number. 2. Product serial number. 3.
