Measurement Computing Daq PC-Card - Manual (Page 28)

2-6 10-18-00 DaqBook / DaqBoard [ISA] / Daq PC-Card User’s Manual
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.