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Network Considerations	I
Newt Networking Software

After configuring Vines for NDIS driver support, install Newt. Select "None" when asked for a hardware Vendor.

Once Newt is installed, edit the protocol.ini file in the Vines directory to add the following section:

[NETMANAGE]

DRIVERNAME=NETMNG$

BINDINGS=hardware driver name

The hardware driver name should be the same as that used in the drivers section of the protocol.ini file (section that identifies the hardware used).

Add a line to the config.sys just after the line where the NDIS network driver is loaded as follows:

device=c:\netmanag\netmanag.dos

Delete the following line from your autoexec.bat file (the Newt Setup program placed it there):

c:\netmanag\netbind

At present, the Banyan TCP/IP software package doesn’t support winsock.dll. Since this is needed to run NetDAQ Logger, you must replace the Banyan TCP/IP package with Newt.

Newt TCP/IP vs. Windows for Workgroups

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Microsoft Windows for Workgroups contains built-in peer to peer networking capability. This capability normally uses the Microsoft Network Protocol (combination of NetBIOS and NetBEUI), but can operate over TCP/IP or other protocols. You can also run Newt TCP/IP and the Microsoft Network Protocol at the same time on a PC because Windows for Workgroups normally uses NDIS drivers that are capable of supporting more than one protocol.

If you already have the TCP/IP for Windows for Workgroups optional software package from Microsoft, you do not need to install Newt. Just install NetDAQ Logger. It will use the winsock.dll included in your TCP/IP package.

We recommend that you upgrade to Windows for Workgroups Version 3.11 before attempting to install Newt and NetDAQ Logger. You should also have Windows for Workgroups configured and operating with networking enabled before starting Newt installation.

After ensuring that the proper version of Windows for Workgroups is installed and working properly, install Newt. Select "None" when asked for a hardware Vendor. Aside from that, install Newt in the same way as described above.

Newt will modify the following files:

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Fluke 2640A, 2645A user manual Newt TCP/IP vs. Windows for Workgroups

Contents

2640A/2645A NetDAQ Page Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability Declaration of the Manufacturer or Importer Interference InformationSafety Terms in this Manual DC Power Source Table of Contents 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Configuring NetDAQ Logger for Windows Operating NetDAQ Logger for Windows Maintenance Index List of Tables 2645A AC Voltage Range and Resolution Specifications List of Figures Interconnection Using 10Base2 Coaxial Wiring Overview Contents2640A/2645A NetDAQ A/2645A NetDAQ Networked Data Acquisition Units IntroductionA/2645A Front Panel Instrument Features and CapabilitiesInstrument Features and Capabilities A/2645A Rear Panel Computed Channels Analog ChannelsChannel Numbering Mx+B ScalingChannel Monitoring AlarmsDigital I/O TotalizerTrigger Output Trigger InputAlarm Trigger Master AlarmInterval Trigger External TriggerOperating a NetDAQ Data Acquisition System NetDAQ Logger Features and CapabilitiesGeneral Networks Isolated NetworksEthernet Port Selection Asynchronous Instrument OperationsRS-232 Interface Scanning and LoggingModels, Options and Accessories Description Options and AccessoriesHost Computer Requirements ModelHost Computer Ethernet Adapters Instrument Connector Set2640A/2645A NetDAQ Preparing for Operation Displaying the Totalizer Status Instrument Preparation Instrument Preparation Connecting to a Power Source and Grounding Unpacking and Inspecting the InstrumentPositioning and Rack Mounting Connecting the Instrument to a Power Source AC PowerDC Power Grounding and Common Mode VoltageUniversal Input Module Connections 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Universal Input Module Connections Wire and 4-Wire Connections Shielded Wiring Crosstalk ConsiderationsDigital I/O Connections Alarm/Trigger I/O Connections Digital I/OTotalizer Trigger Input Trigger Output Master AlarmControls and Indicators External Trigger Wiring for a Group InstrumentExternal Trigger Wiring for a Group Instrument Key Front Panel ControlsAnnunciator Front Panel IndicatorsPreparing for Operation 2 Instrument Preparation Rear Panel Controls Rear Panel IndicatorsPower-On Options Front Panel Operating ProceduresInstrument Default Parameters Default Setting12. Displaying a Monitor Channel Displaying a Monitor Channel13. Examples During Monitor 14. Displaying the Digital I/O Status Displaying the Digital I/O Status15. Examples for Digital I/O and Totalizer Status 16. Displaying the Totalizer Status Displaying the Totalizer Status17. Reviewing and Setting the Base Channel Number Reviewing and Setting the Base Channel Number18. Examples for Reviewing and Setting the BCN 19. Reviewing and Setting the Line Frequency Reviewing and Setting the Line Frequency20. Examples for Reviewing and Setting the Line Frequency 21. Reviewing and Setting the Network Type to Isolated Reviewing and Setting the Network Type22. Examples for Reviewing and Setting the Network Type 23. Reviewing and Setting the Network Type to General 2640A/2645A NetDAQ IP address display for setting an IP0 digit for example 25. Reviewing and Setting the General Network Socket Port Reviewing and Setting the General Network Socket PortReviewing and Setting the General Network IP Address Reviewing and Setting the General Network IP AddressReviewing and Setting the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway Preparing for Operation Comm 28. Viewing the Instrument Ethernet Address Viewing the Instrument Ethernet Address29. Examples for Viewing the Ethernet Address Host Computer and Network Preparation Installing Host Computer Ethernet Adapter30. Preparing for Network Operation SoftwareHost Computer/Instrument Direct Connection Instrument and Host Computer Interconnection31. Interconnection Using 10Base2 Coaxial Wiring 32. Host Computer/Instrument Direct Connection Interconnection Using 10BaseT Twisted-Pair Ethernet Wiring Interconnection Using 10Base2 Coaxial Wiring33. Interconnection Using 10BaseT Twisted-Pair Wiring Installing Host Computer Networking Software Setting Host Computer Networking Parameters Installing NetDAQ Logger Installing NetDAQ Logger with Trumpet Changing from an Isolated Network to a General Network Testing and Troubleshooting Installing Trend Link for Fluke OptionalTesting the Installation Ds302s.bmp Preparing for Operation Troubleshooting Network Problems Reported Message Network Error Messages Comment Check Preparing for Operation 2 Testing and TroubleshootingEthernet Indicators Instrument 10Base2 Ethernet Description Instrument 10BaseT EthernetEthernet Parallel-to LAN Adapter Troubleshooting Discussion Problem2640A/2645A NetDAQ Communications Configuration Dialog Box Configuring NetDAQ Logger for WindowsCopying a Channels Configuration Accessing NetDAQ Logger Commands Starting NetDAQ LoggerMain Window NetDAQ Logger Main Window Configuring Network CommunicationsAdding an Instrument to the Network Communications Configuration Dialog BoxClick Close to return to the Main Window Verifying Network Communications Deleting an Instrument from the NetworkCreating an Instrument Icon Configuring the Current SetupDesignating Instruments as Group or Asynchronous Deleting an Instrument IconDs016s.bmp Saving the Current Setup in a File Setup FilesOpening a Setup File Starting NetDAQ Logger with a Setup File Starting Logging Automatically NetDAQ Logger Command LineConfiguring an Instrument Dimmed Configuration CommandsInstrument Configuration Dialog Box Instrument Configuration Dialog Box Page Channels Configuration Dialog Box Configuring ChannelsConfiguring Analog Channel Functions Defining a Computed Channel Equation Configuring Computed Channel FunctionsEquation Syntax Allowed Configuring Mx+B ScalingConfiguring Alarms Assigning Channel Labels Configuring Mx+B Scaling From a FileEntering an Instrument’s Description Copying a Channels Configuration Default Configuration Settings NetDAQ Logger Default Instrument Configuration ParameterDefault Values Saving an Instrument’s Configuration as a Text File Using Configuration LockoutConfiguration Text File Configuring the netdaq.ini File2640A/2645A NetDAQ Operating NetDAQ Logger for Windows 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Starting and Stopping Logging Starting or Stopping a Group Instrument Starting or Stopping all Instruments at OnceClearing an Instrument’s Totalizer Value Simulated LoggingSelecting an Instrument’s Scanning Duration Real-Time Displays Logging Status Window Readings Table Window Spy Window Ds059s.bmp Quick Plot Dynamic Data Exchange DDE Operations Operating NetDAQ Logger for Windows Data Files Configuring a Data File Click Auto Rollover to open the Auto Rollover dialog box Ds063s.bmp Ds301.bmp Viewing and Printing a Data File Converting Data FilesOperating NetDAQ Logger for Windows Optimizing Performance Optimizing Performance for Speed Optimizing PerformanceIncreasing Scanning Rate Increasing Data Transmission and Storage RateUsing Online Help Increasing Network SpeedOptimizing Performance for Precision 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Using Trend Link for Fluke 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Displaying a Trend Link Chart During Logging Playing Back a Trend Link File in Trend Link Playing Back a Fast Binary File in Trend Link Importing Trend Link Data Files Playing Back an Ascii CSV File in Trend LinkCreate a New Trend Link Data Set Directory Add the New Folder to the Trend Link infolink . ini FileImport the NetDAQ Ascii CSV File into Trend Link Display the Trend Link Chart for the Imported FileTitle the Trend Link Chart Exporting Trend Link Data Files Save the Trend Link ChartDs128s.bmp Deleting Old Trend Link Files Using the Trend Link Control Bar Getting the Right Look for Your Trend Link ChartControl Bar 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Adjusting the Curve Time Scale X-axis Using the Trend Link MenusAdjusting the Curve Amplitude Scale Y-axis Configuring the Curve Status Display Curve Preferences Ds135s.bmp Ds136s.bmp Background Preferences Ds137s.bmp Adding or Changing the Chart Title Real Time Frequency UpdatePrinting a Chart Using the Note SystemDs140s.bmp Click OK to print the chart Maintenance Totalizer Sensitivity Test Master Alarm Output Test Error Code Self-Test Error Codes Error Description Introduction Self-Test Diagnostics and Error CodesFuse Replacement CleaningPerformance Test Performance Test Configuring the Performance Test SetupRecommended Test Equipment Instrument Type Minimum Specifications DC VoltageRecommended Model AC VoltageWire Connections to 5700A Performance Test SetupInitializing the Performance Test Setup 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Volts DC Accuracy Test 2640A Accuracy Performance TestsVolts DC Range Volts DC Accuracy Test 2645A5700A Output Minimum ReadingVolts AC Accuracy Test Frequency Accuracy Test Volts AC RangeFrequency Range 5700A Output Autorange Only 1V@10 kHz Computed Channel Integrity Test Analog Channel Integrity TestOpen Thermocouple Response Test Thermocouple Temperature Accuracy TestWire Resistance Accuracy Test 2640A Resistance RangeDecade Resistor Wire Resistance Accuracy Test 2645A 30 kΩ 300 kΩ Wire Connections to the Universal Input Module Resistor Wire 4W ConnectionInput Module 289.861Ω 89849 kΩ 28.9834 kΩ 289.621 kΩ 300Ω RTD Temperature Accuracy Test Resistance 2640A Simulated Temperature CDecade Resistance Source Value RTD Temperature Accuracy Test DIN/IEC 751 RTD RTD Temperature Accuracy Test Resistance 2645ADigital I/O Output Test Digital Input/Output TestsDigital Input Test Totalizer Tests Totalizer Count TestTotalizer Sensitivity Test Connect Test Leads to ALARM/TRIGGER I/O Connector Remove Master Alarm Output TestTrigger Output Test Trigger Input TestCalibration Adding Calibration to the Utilities Menu Calibration Steps Dialog Box Instrument Calibration Dialog BoxVariations in the Display ServiceUSA Replacement Parts Replacement Parts DescriptionPart Number Appendix Title Appendices2640A/2645A NetDAQ Specifications 2640A/2645A Combined Specifications2640A/2645A General Specifications Characteristic Table A-1 A/2645A General SpecificationsSpecifications 2640A/2645A Environmental SpecificationsTable A-2 A/2645A Environmental Specifications Table A-3 A/2645A Digital I/O Specification2640A/2645A Input/Output Capabilities Trigger Table A-4 A/2645A Trigger In TI SpecificationTable A-5 A/2645A Trigger Out to Specification Table A-6 A/2645A Master Alarm MA SpecificationTrigger Out Table A-7 A/2645A Totalizer Specification 2640A Specifications2640A/2645A Totalizer 2640A/2645A Real-Time Clock and CalendarTable A-9 a DC Voltage Measurement General Specifications 2640A DC Voltage Measurement SpecificationsTable A-10 a DC Voltage Range and Resolution Specifications ResolutionTable A-12 a AC Voltage General Specifications 2640A AC Voltage Measurement SpecificationsMinimum Input for Rate Accuracy Specifications Resolution Slow Fast 2640A 4-Wire Resistance Measurement SpecificationsCurrent Applied Full Scale Voltage2640A 2-Wire Resistance Measurement Specifications Table A-20 a Thermocouple General Specifications Slow Fast 2640A Frequency Measurement Specifications 2645A Specifications 2645A DC Voltage Measurement SpecificationsTable A-24 a DC Voltage Measurement General Specifications 20 µV 200 µV 20 mV Table A-27 a AC Voltage General Specifications 2645A AC Voltage Measurement SpecificationsTable A-28 a AC Voltage Range and Resolution Specifications 2645A 4-Wire Resistance Measurement Specifications 2645A 4-Wire RTD per ITS-1990 Measurement Specifications 2645A 2-Wire Resistance Measurement SpecificationsTable A-35 a Thermocouple General Specifications Fast Slow 2645A Frequency Measurement Specifications 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Noise, Shielding, and Crosstalk Considerations Static Versus Dynamic MeasurementsNoise and Shielding Crosstalk Considerations Temperature Ohm RTD Table B-1 a Crosstalk Specifications VAC/FrequencyTemperature Thermocouple Volts DC20 kΩ True-RMS Measurements Effects of Internal Noise in AC MeasurementsWaveform Comparison True RMS vs Average Responding C-3 2640A/2645A NetDAQ True-RMS Measurements 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Fixed-385 RTD RTD LinearizationError Degrees C Accuracy Envelope Custom RTD, 385 Probe Temperature Degrees CCustom-385 RTD Using the Custom-385 RTD with Other Platinum RTDs Error Degrees CAccuracy Envelope Custom RTD, 375 Probe Figure D-3 RTD Accuracy Envelope Custom RTD, 391 ProbeFigure D-4 RTD Accuracy Envelope Custom RTD, 392 Probe2640A/2645A NetDAQ Computed Channel Equations ABS EXP INT LN LOG SQR File Format Data File Format2640A/2645A NetDAQ Dynamic Data Exchange DDE Service NameDDE Links Reference TopicsDDE Example Using Excel Dynamic Data Exchange DDE Ds312c.eps Ds072c.bmp 2640A/2645A NetDAQ UTP Cables Ethernet CablingFigure H-1 BaseT Ethernet Cables NetDAQ and Network Communication Techniques Network ConsiderationsNetDAQ and Your Network Administrator Network Primer Network Interconnection Devices Physical Layer Wiring Schemes Supported by NetDAQBasic Network Packet and Frame Contents IP Addresses and Segmented Networks Class Value Net ID Host ID Available SubnetsAvailable Hosts 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Drivers Ethernet Adapter Hardware for the PC2640A/2645A NetDAQ TCP/IP Protocol Stack 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Winsock DLL and Application Programming Interface 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Running Two Network Cards in a PC Troubleshooting Information Troubleshooting Information 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Handling Token Ring Networks Newt Networking Software Newt TCP/IP vs. Novell NetWare Newt TCP/IP vs. Banyan Vines Newt TCP/IP vs. Microsoft LANManagerNewt TCP/IP vs. Windows for Workgroups Newt TCP/IP vs. Windows for Workgroups and Novell NetWare Installing Newt Networking SoftwareNetwork Considerations 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Network Considerations 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Network Considerations DEVICE=C\NETMANAG\NETMANAG.DOS Glossary 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Network Considerations 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Network Considerations 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Error Conditions Error Messages & Exception ConditionsCommunications Connection Full-DiskError and Status Messages File Name is not a valid Binary file File Name is not a valid Ascii file4W Measurements not allowed on Channels Board Failure! Continue?All associated configurations will be lost. Continue? Reference Balance Values Invalid! Continue?Zero Offsets Invalid! Continue? Analog Processor not responding! Continue? All Slave instruments will become Async. Continue?Analog Processor not responding Are you sure you want to Delete All?Attempt to start Trend Link failed Associated icon will change to the new number. Continue?Bad calibration input value Check your source Base Channel Number must range from 1 toBoot ROM Failure! Continue? Cannot access specified drive Drive for Trend Link dataCalibration Constants Corrupted! Continue? Cannot create data file Cannot change Configuration while loggingCannot create file File Name Cannot create Trend Link Data Set dummy file File NameCannot open data file Cannot open file File NameCannot write to NETDAQ.INI file! Check file permissions Communication Parameters Corrupted! Continue? Communication InterruptionConfiguration will be lost! Delete anyway? Connection is DownConnection Successful Conversion is complete Constant too LargeConverting File % Complete Current Master instrument will become a Slave. Continue?Currently logging instruments will be stopped Current Master instrument will become Async. Continue?Demo Version of NetDAQ Logger 60 minutes is up Demo Version of NetDAQ Logger will stop after 60 minutesError returned from Trend Link function Error Error registering window classEthernet Chip Failure! Continue? Ethernet Parameters Corrupted! Continue?File Size must be between 200 Existing data file is not compatible for appendingFront Panel Display Failure! Continue? Front Panel Display Not Responding! Continue?Instrument BCN does not match! Reconfigure Communications Instrument is busy completing its last received commandInstrument BCN already has this filename Instrument model does not match! Reconfigure Communications Instrument not foundInstrument Scan Queue Overflow! Newest scans discarded Instrument Scan Queue Overflow! Oldest scans overwritten Invalid Alarm ValueInvalid Equation Invalid Channel NumberInvalid Factor M Value Invalid Maximum Value for Scaled RangeInvalid Minimum Value for Input Range Invalid Minimum Value for Scaled RangeInvalid Offset B Value Invalid Plot Maximum ValueMaximum number of Instruments reached Low on memoryMin. Free Disk Space must be between 0 Missing channel number referenceMust Select Function for Monitor Channel Missing right parenthesisMx+B Load File is Invalid NetDAQ Logger software is outdated for this instrumentNo instruments are available for association Not responding to commandOut of Memory! Close another application and try again Performing RolloverPlot Maximum must be larger than Plot Minimum RAM Constants Corrupted! Continue? Reconfigure Communications to include this instrumentRAM Constants Corrupted RAM Failure! Continue?RTD Alpha value must range from 0.00374 to ROM Failure! Continue?RTD R0 value must range from 10 to 1010 Ohms Sampling interval must range from 1 to 3600 secondsSetup has changed. Save the changes? Setup File Is InvalidSocket Error Select at least one trigger typeThere are no Trend Link data files to be initialized Socket Port Number must range from 1024 toThis Base Channel Number is already in use Time Interval must be between 1Trend Link file prefix must be 7 characters or less Token String is too LargeUnable to create Trend Link Data Set chart file File Name Unable to Create Configuration Text FileUnable to communicate with instrument Unable to get a Trend Link DLL function addressUnable to load Trend Link DLL Unable to open Communications Configuration FileUnable to open communications socket with instrument Unable to Open Mx+B FileUnable to Write to Configuration Text File Unable to Open Setup FileUnable to stop scanning Unable to Write to Data File! Check disk spaceUnable to Write to Setup File Unknown Communication ErrorUncalibrated or Calibration Incomplete! Continue? Winsock.dll not found Window creation failedFluke Service Centers Chile Belgium CanadaBolivia ChinaFed. Rep. of Germany EgyptFinland FranceMexico IsraelItaly NetherlandsPoland Philippines SpainSweden PortugalVenezuela Uruguay West IndiesYugoslavia Vietnam ZimbabweIndex 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Index 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Index 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Index 2640A/2645A NetDAQ Instrument Parameter Record Isolated Network Instrument Parameter Record General Network Instrument Parameter Record General Network Instrument Parameter Record General Network Instrument Parameter Record General Network General Network Parameter Record General Network Parameter Record