Measurement Computing Data Acquisition Systems rev.10.4 - Manual (Page 5)

Table of Contents
1- Introduction
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API Features......1-1
Language Support......1-2
Driver Installation......1-2
A Note Regarding API Command
Applicability …… 1-3
2- API Programming - General Models
Data Acquisition Environment……2-1
Application Programming Interface (API) ……2-1
Hardware Capabilities and Constraints……2-1
Signal Environment……2-2
Seven Easy Steps to Data Acquisition …… 2-2
Models
Initialization and Error Handling……2-9
One-Step Command Acquisitions ……2-11
Counted Acquisitions Using Linear Buffers…2-12
Indefinite Acquisition, Direct-To-Disk Using
Circular Buffers……2-14
Analog Output……2-16
Generating DAC FIFO Waveforms …2-18
Digital I/O on P2……2-19
Using DBK Card Calibration Files……2-20
Zero Compensation……2-23
Linear Conversion……2-25
3- Using Multiple Devices
Overview…… 3-1
Asynchronous Operation ……3-1
Synchronous Operation ……3-1
Asynchronous Operation of Multiple
Devices …… 3-1
Synchronous Operation of Multiple
Devices ……3-3
Internal Clock Method…… 3-4
Master Clock Method…… 3-5
External Clock Method……3-7
4 - API Command Reference
Overview …… 4.1-1
Command Information Layout......4.1-2
Predefined Parameter Definitions......4.1-4
Mask and Flag Definitions......4.1-6
Setting/Constructing Mask & Flag Values....4.1-6
Reading/Interpreting Mask & Flag Values....4.1-7
API Commands
Alphabetic Listing......4.1-8
Grouped by Function......4.1-9
The API Commands, In Detail......4.1-13
API Error Codes......4.7-1
Appendix A – Removed, Outdated Material
Appendix B – Using Borland C++
Appendix C – Custom OEM Installation
Appendix D – daq9513… Commands
Glossary
Reference Note:
The readme.file on your install CD provides the location of program examples that are included on the CD.