Measurement Computing DaqView - Manual (Page 5)

DaqView & ViewXL User’s Guide
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Overview
DaqView is a 32-bit Windows-based data acquisition program that can be used to operate DaqBooks,
DaqBoards, Personal Daq/3000 Series devices, and a variety of related data acquisition products. The
application was designed for ease-of-use; and no programming expertise is required.
When applicable to your device DaqView allows you to:
Set up system parameters (select channels, gains, transducer types, etc) to acquire data.
Save data to disk and transmit data to spreadsheets and databases.
Automatically re-arm the trigger function and save data in new files as needed.
Configure and operate DBK option modules.
Configure the counter/timer into one of three modes for measuring frequency, totalizing, or
generating pulse trains.
Output analog data, including waveform generation.
Display digital I/O.
Allow data to be viewed in a real-time Scope Mode.
A Post Acquisition Data Analysis Program, if installed, can be launched from DaqView to view, measure,
and edit data.
ViewXL is a Microsoft Excel-based add-in which enables DaqView to take advantage of the features of
Excel. The application is discussed in Appendix B of this manual.
Before Using DaqView
Before using DaqView you should be aware of the following points:
The degree of DaqView functionality is dependent upon the data acquisition device. For
example, analog output channels will only be represented for devices capable of analog
output and DBK expansion will only be permitted for devices that accept DBKs. Thus it is
important that you understand your hardware’s capabilities by reviewing the applicable user
manual. PDF versions of the manuals are included on the installation CD.
In order to make DaqView more user-friendly, when a feature does not apply to your system
the affected GUI (Graphical User Interface) aspects will be grayed-out or hidden.
DaqView can only be used with one primary data acquisition device [and its associated
DBKs] at a time.