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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 DIAdem

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.

DIAdem-View lets you view, measure and edit your data.

The Daq Configuration control panel allows for interface configuration, testing, and
troubleshooting.

Each Daq system comes with an Application Programming Interface (API). API-language drivers include:
C/C++, Delphi, and Visual Basic. The latest software is a 32-bit version API.

Reference Note:

Programming topics are covered in the

Programmer’s User Manual

(1008-0901). A

pdf-formatted version of the programmer’s manual is included on your installation CD.