The Measurement Computing / IOtech WaveBook/516 is a 16-bit portable data acquisition system built for high-resolution signal capture in demanding field and laboratory environments. Its DSP-based architecture delivers real-time digital calibration and supports sampling rates up to 1 MHz with 1 µs/channel scanning across any channel combination. The system ships with 8 built-in analog input channels and 16 high-speed digital I/O channels, expandable internally to 72 channels or up to 288 channels by synchronizing multiple units. Additional thermocouple channels—up to 854—can be added without consuming measurement bandwidth, making it ideal for complex multi-sensor deployments.
Technical Specifications
• ADC Resolution: 16-bit
• Maximum Sampling Rate: 1 MHz
• Scanning Rate: 1 µs/channel
• Input Ranges (per channel): Bipolar ±0.05 V to ±10 V; Unipolar 100 mV to 10 V
• Analog Input Channels: 8 built-in, expandable to 72 internally
• Digital I/O: 16 high-speed digital inputs
• Expandable Configuration: Up to 288 synchronized high-speed channels; up to 854 thermocouple channels
• Power Input: AC line, 10–30 VDC, or optional rechargeable battery module
• Dimensions: 216 × 279 × 35 mm
– Key Features
• Single and multichannel analog triggering with programmable level and slope
• Digital TTL and pattern triggering; trigger latency <300 ns (digital) / <500 ns (single-channel analog)
• Pulse trigger and external clock input support
• Signal conditioning options: IEPE dynamic inputs, strain gages, programmable filtering, simultaneous sampling, quadrature encoder inputs, pulse/frequency measurement, thermocouple inputs, high-voltage measurement, vehicle bus networks
• Multi-unit synchronization via SYNC connection
• Ethernet (10/100 BaseT), Enhanced Parallel Port, and optional PCMCIA, ISA, or PCI interfaces
– Typical Applications
Structural health monitoring, vibration analysis, vehicle telemetry, thermal profiling, strain measurement, and multi-channel data logging in mobile and fixed installations.
– Compatibility & Integration
Includes WaveView acquisition software (Scope and Logger modes) and WaveCal calibration software. Supports DASYLab®, NI LabVIEW®, Visual C++®, Visual C#®, Visual Basic®, and Visual Basic® .NET. DaqCOM drivers available for custom application development. Compatible with Windows 7/Vista/XP SP2 (32-bit and 64-bit).
