Measurement Computing DaqBook 2000 Series - Manual (Page 15)

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 directory, 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.
DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqOEM/2000 Series 958795 Daq Systems 1-5