Configuring NetDAQ Logger for Windows

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Introduction

Introduction

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NetDAQ Logger provides an easy method for building configuration databases, transferring the configuration to the instrument, collecting data from the instrument, and managing the collected data.

This chapter provides instructions on managing configuration information for NetDAQ Logger. Chapter 4 provides details on operating NetDAQ Logger: starting and stopping the instruments, managing data files, and optimizing performance. For in-depth details of specific topics, refer to the online help available through the Help menu.

Starting NetDAQ Logger

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NetDAQ Logger is a standard Windows application, and is opened in the same manner as other Windows applications. You can use Start Programs, double- click on a setup file shortcut on the Windows desktop, or double-click on a setup file name in the Windows Explorer or File Manager.

The Main Window

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When you open NetDAQ Logger, its Main Window appears, from which you can access all commands and features. The toolbar provides quick access to commonly used commands. The icon bar, below the toolbar, contains a NetDAQ icon for each configured instrument. The icon shows the BCN of the instrument and indicates whether or not NetDAQ Logger is currently logging data from that instrument.

NetDAQ Logger stores instrument configuration information in a setup file. The setup file contains the configuration information for every instrument represented on the icon bar. See “Setup Files” in this chapter for more information. Figure 3-1 shows the Main Window with the setup file setup02 loaded.

The body of the main window shows the instrument configuration for one NetDAQ instrument. If you select the icon for another instrument, the main windows will show its configuration.

Accessing NetDAQ Logger Commands

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NetDAQ Logger uses standard Windows menus and dialog boxes. This chapter briefly describes the dialog boxes. The online help file has more detail.

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Fluke 2640A, 2645A user manual Starting NetDAQ Logger, Main Window, Accessing NetDAQ Logger Commands
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