Measurement Computing WaveBook rev.5.3 - Manual (Page 99)

Software and Related Documents, an Overview 5
This chapter includes a brief summary of software that can be used for WaveBook system applications,
including calibration software. Topics include:
Accessing Software-Related PDF Documents …… 5-1
WaveView
Out-of-the-Box Software …… 5-2
eZ-Analyst Series Software …… 5-3
Calibration Software …… 5-6
Icon-Based Software
(DASYLab® and LabVIEW™) …… 5-6
DaqX Language Drivers for Programmers …… 5-6
Accessing Software-Related PDF Documents
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. Initial navigation is as follows:
Start [Desktop “Start” pull-down menu]
⇒ Programs
⇒ IOtech WaveBook Software
You can also access the PDF documents directly from the data acquisition CD by using the <View PDFs>
button located on the opening screen.
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.
Software-Related PDFs Applicable to WaveBook
PDF
WaveView_WaveCal.pdf
Discusses how to install and use two “out-of-the-box” applications that are intended
for use with WaveBook systems. WaveView is a data acquisition program with a
“spread-sheet” style interface that makes it easy to set up your application quickly and
begin acquiring data within minutes of completing hardware connections. The second
program, WaveCal, is used for periodic calibration of system devices.
PDF
1086-0926
1086-0922
PostAcquisition Analysis.pdf
This PDFconsists of two documents. The first discusses eZ-PostView, a post data
acquisition analysis program. eZ-PostView is included on the data acquisition CD.
The second PDF pertains to eZ-FrequencyView, eZ-TimeView, and eZ-Analyst. These
last three applications have more features than does eZ-PostView and are available for
purchase. They can; however, be used freely during a 30-day trial period.
PDF
1008-0901
ProgrammersManual.pdf
The programmer’s manual pertains to developing custom programs using
Applications Program Interface (API) commands.
Note that the install CD-ROM includes WaveBook program examples.
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