Measurement Computing DBK70 - Manual (Page 34)

5-4 919092 PidPRO & PidPRO+
Using virtual channels in your data acquisition application necessitates software that can
accept RS-232 data and parses ASCII strings.
Up to 70 channels can be configured in a single DBK70 using a combination of analog output channels and
virtual channels. PidPRO can easily create virtual channels, configure them, and monitor/record their
values. Both analog output channels and virtual channels can be used concurrently. Note that configured
channels, whether analog output or virtual, are always reported on the RS-232 port.
Users of PidPRO and the DBK70 should remain aware of the following points:
o Up to 16 analog outputs can be installed in a single DBK70.
o Up to 70 channels can be configured (analog output plus virtual channels).
o All channel data is reported via RS-232 (analog output and virtual channels).
o Analog output channels report on both analog outputs and on the RS-232 port.
o Virtual channels report only on the RS-232 port.
Features of PidPRO
The standard PidPRO application offers the following features:
• Assign PID records to channels
• View channel value in real time
• Support for up to 16 channels
• Load and save multiple PID databases
• Cut and paste PID records to different PID databases
• One-Click channel assignment
• Automatic scale and offset calculation
• Easy PID editing
Additional features can be obtained with the purchase of the PidPRO+ add-on option. The plus option
adds the following to the standard PidPRO package:
• Log channel values to disk in real time
• Support for up to 70 channels by using analog output channels and virtual channels
• A graphical network monitor for viewing data in real time
• Save and print monitored data
• Load and save DBK70 channel configurations
To use the standard PidPRO application or enable the PidPRO+ add-on, you must first open the
Authorization Dialog box and indicate your choice of applications.