Dataq DI-710 Series User Manual Download

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DI–710 Series and DI-715B Series Hardware Manual

Introduction

Software

All software required to record and playback waveforms is included with the purchase of any DI-710 or DI-715B
model including W

Acquisition and Playback software and the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager.

Recording and Playback Software

Acquisition and W

Waveform Browser allow you to record and playback data acquired through your

instrument. Whether using a Stand-alone model or a PC-connected instrument, W

is an invaluable resource to

analyzing your data. A special version (see "WinDaq Waveform Browser for MMC" on page 37) of W

Wave-

form Browser (free) is required to read waveform data recorded to a Memory Card but is easily transferred to the
standard version for more analytical features.

Acquisition software can be used to record waveforms directly and continuously to disk while monitoring a

real time display of the waveforms on-screen. It operates and displays waveform signals in real time at the full sample
rate of the instrument being used. There are two versions of W

Acquisition software available for use with DI-

710 and DI-715B Instruments: W

/Lite and W

/High Speed option. W

/Lite is free but is restricted

to recording throughput rates of 1108 Hz with a DI-710 or DI-715B. W

/High Speed option is an extra-cost

option allowing you to record data at the speed of your data acquisition system. When you install the software, a trial
version of W

/High Speed is automatically installed allowing you to run the software for a limited time. Activa-

tion is required for continued use to ensure compliance with the Software License Agreement. This software is
accessed through the Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager which can be found in the Start menu under the W

program group called

Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager

Waveform Browser playback software (also known as “WWB”) offers an easy way to review and analyze

acquired waveforms. A built-in data file translator allows the user to display multiple waveforms acquired by
W

Acquisition software or any of a wide range of data acquisition packages. The software’s disk-streaming

design allows data files of any length to be graphically displayed rapidly, in normal or reverse time directions. Seven
standard cursor-based measurements, frequency domain, and statistical analysis functions help simplify waveform
analysis and interpretation. W

Waveform Browser is free and installed when installing W

Software.

The DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager

The DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager allows you to effectively manage and run multiple instruments installed
and connected to your PC or your Network—or even over the internet. This software can be found in the Start menu
under the W

program group called

Dataq Instruments Hardware Manager

. Access W

Acquisition

software, Upload data from your memory card, check the Status of your memory card, Format your memory card,
configure a Stand-alone data acquisition session, setup the Digital I/O, and more in this easy-to-use point and click
environment. View the Help files by clicking on View Help in the Help menu or by pressing F1.

Help

All W

software utilizes context-sensitive help. Help may be accessed through the Help menu or by pressing the

F1 key with any feature selected. This will take you directly to the Help topic most relevant to that particular function
or feature. Help topics discuss in detail each function available in the software.