Configuring NetDAQ Logger for Windows

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Entering an Instrument’s Description

The values in the Mx+B file must have the following format:

<channel number> <M value> <B value> <cr> <lf>

Each parameter is separated by spaces or tabs and each definition ends with a carriage return (<cr>) and a line feed (<lf>). The decimal point character corresponds to your Windows International settings. For example, a file may contain the following lines:

21.8 32

102 1

This sample file indicates that, for the instrument selected on the Icon Bar, channel 2 has its M value set to 1.8 and its B value set to 32. Channel 10 of the currently selected instrument has its M value set to 2 and its B value set to 1.

M and B values are not set if the corresponding channel is configured as OFF.

If an error occurs when loading the Mx+B file, NetDAQ Logger displays an error message and does not load any values for M and B. If possible, the error message displays the line where the error occurred.

After loading the file, NetDAQ Logger sets M and B values for the channels of the instrument currently selected on the Icon Bar.

Entering an Instrument’s Description

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If you provide a textual instrument description, it will appear in the Main Window. Complete the following procedure to enter an instrument description. Up to 79 characters are allowed.

1.Highlight the desired instrument icon on the Icon Bar.

2.Select Setup Instrument Description.

3.Enter the text characters in the Description box as shown in the following example.

ds033s.eps

4.Click OK to return to the Main Window that now includes the instrument description.

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Fluke 2640A, 2645A user manual Entering an Instrument’s Description

2645A, 2640A specifications

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