Daq Software The Daq devices have software options capable of handling most applications. Three types of
software are available:
• ready-to-use graphical programs, e.g., DaqView, DaqViewXL, and post acquisition
data analysis programs such as eZ-PostView
• drivers for third-party, icon-driven software such as DASYLab and LabView
• various language drivers to aid custom programming using API
Ready-to-use programs are convenient for fill-in-the-blank applications that do not require
programming for basic data acquisition and display:
• DaqView is a Windows-based program for basic set-up and data acquisition. DaqView
lets you select desired channels, gains, transducer types (including thermocouples),
and a host of other parameters with a click of a PC’s mouse. DaqView lets you
stream data to disk and display data in numerical or graphical formats. PostView is a
post-acquisition waveform-display program within DaqView.
• DaqViewXL allows you to interface directly with Microsoft Excel to enhance data
handling and display. Within Excel you have a full-featured Daq control panel and all
the data display capabilities of Excel.
• A post acquisition data analysis programs, e.g., eZ-PostView, typically allows you to
view and edit post-acquisition data.
• The Daq Configuration control panel allows for interface configuration, testing, and
troubleshooting.
Each Daq system comes with an Application Programming Interface (API) via a subroutine
library (DAQ) or an ActiveX/COM based library (DaqCOM). API-language drivers include:
C/C++, and Visual Basic. The latest software is a 32-bit version API.
Reference Notes:
¾ The software document modules, DaqView, DaqViewXL, and Post Acquisition
Data Analysis User’s Guide, are not included as part of the hardcopy manual,
but are available in PDF version. See the PDF Note, below.
¾ Programming topics are covered in the Programmer’s User Manual (1008-
0901). As a part of product support, this manual is automatically loaded onto
your hard drive during software installation. The default location is the
Programs directory, which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop.
PDF
Note: During software installation, Adobe® PDF versions of user manuals will
automatically install onto your hard drive as a part of product support. The
default location is in the Programs group, which can be accessed from the
Windows Desktop. Refer to the PDF documentation for details regarding both
hardware and software.
A copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader® is included on your CD. The Reader
provides
a means of reading and printing the PDF documents. Note that hardcopy
versions of the manuals can be ordered from the factory.
DaqScan/2000 Series 949595 Daq Systems 1-5