The Measurement Computing / IOtech WaveBook/512 is a portable 12-bit data acquisition system built for high-speed measurement across industrial, scientific, and engineering applications. It delivers up to 1 MHz sampling per channel with advanced triggering, flexible channel expansion, and multi-unit synchronization to reach aggregate rates of 2 MHz or higher. The system combines programmable gain, anti-aliasing filtering, and DSP-based digital calibration to capture precise, low-noise data across diverse voltage ranges and signal conditions.
Technical Specifications
• ADC Resolution: 12-bit
• Sample Rate: Up to 1 MHz per channel; 2 MHz or more across synchronized units
• Analog Input Channels: 8 built-in; expandable to 72 channels with signal conditioning and WBK expansion modules; up to 288 channels with four synchronized WaveBook units
• Input Ranges (Bipolar): ±10 V, ±5 V, ±2 V, ±1 V
• Input Ranges (Unipolar): 0 to +10 V, 0 to +4 V, 0 to +2 V
• Gain: Per-channel programmable
• Scan Rate: 1 µs/channel with 128-location sequencer supporting random channel, gain, and range programming
• Digital Inputs: 8 high-speed; 16 TTL-level inputs scanned synchronously with analog at 1 µs per channel
• Anti-Aliasing Filter: Built-in; programmable low-pass filter cards available (WBK12A, WBK13A)
– Key Features
• Single and multi-channel analog triggering with programmable level and slope
• Digital TTL-level and pattern triggering
• Pulse trigger with programmable amplitude and pulse width
• External clock triggering for system synchronization
• Programmable pre- and post-triggering windows
• Multi-unit synchronization via single cable with master/slave control of triggers and clocking
• DSP-based real-time digital calibration
• Buffered inputs with individual instrumentation amplifiers per channel
– Power & Connectivity
• AC adapter or 10–30 VDC source (vehicular batteries compatible)
• Optional DBK30A rechargeable battery module
• Optional DBK34A uninterruptible power supply module
• Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) for notebook PC connection
• Optional PC-Card interface
– Typical Applications
Industrial monitoring, transient capture, multi-channel waveform acquisition, and synchronized distributed measurement systems requiring flexible trigger control and channel expansion.
