Data Acquisition > Mixed Measurements Check out our updated application note on the selection and calibration of amplifiers for strain-gage based transducers. This is an in-depth guide to selecting a transducer/amplifier combination based on supply voltage (excitation) requirements and the sensitivity (gage factor) of both the transducer and amplifier. Scaling to display engineering units (lbs, psi, etc.) using Read More
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Learn How to Connect and Calibrate Thermocouples Using DI-8B47 Series Amplifiers
Data Acquisition > Thermocouple Check out out updated application note, covering the connection and calibration of thermocouples using DI-8B47 series signal conditioners. You’ll find step-by-step instructions on properly connecting thermocouples to your DI-718B, DI-718Bx or DI-788 series instrument. In addition, we’ll show you how to scale WinDaq to display engineering units (C or F) using the new ‘Engineering Unit Read More
Learn How to Connect and Calibrate Strain-Gage Based Transducers Using DI-8B38 Series Amplifiers
Data Acquisition > Mixed Measurements Check out our updated application note, covering the connection and calibration of strain-gage based transducers using DI-8B38 series amplifiers. The application note demonstrates step-by-step how to make the proper connections to your DI-718B , DI-718Bx or DI-788 series instrument, and how to scale WinDaq to display engineering units (lbs, psi, etc.) using the new ‘Engineering Unit Read More
NEW GL7000 Data Acquisition and Data Logger System
Data Logger > Graphtec > GL7000 Multi-function modular system provides a selection of amplifiers to suit any application DATAQ Instruments is proud to announce the release of the extremely versatile GL7000 Data Acquisition and Data Logger System. Its modular construction provides the ability to build the exact system your application requires. Features Modular construction. A Read More
Start Logging Data on Boot Up Using Your DATAQ Data Acquisition Device
Data Acquisition Using some lesser known tricks, you can begin acquiring data as soon as you PC boots up. No shortcuts to click on, no buttons to push, just power up your PC and you’re off and running! In order to begin acquisition on boot up, you’ll need to create a command line, paste the Read More
Recent WinDaq/XL Issues
Data Acquisition > Software > WinDaq > WinDaq/XL We’ve noticed an uptick in the number of WinDaq/XL issues over the course of the last the last few weeks. After some investigation, it was discovered that an August 14, 2012 security update was causing an “Unspecified Automation Error” when running Microsoft Office VBA code after installing. Read More
Configuring the All-new EL-WiFi-TH Using EasyLog WiFi Software
Data Logger > Lascar > EL-WiFi Series EasyLog WiFi software allows you to easily configure your EL-WiFi-TH wireless temperature and humidity data logger, and upload and analyze recorded data. Once the EL-WiFi software is installed, with the EL-WiFi-TH connected via USB, you can disconnect the 802.11b compliant data logger from the PC and configure it Read More
An Easy Test for Line Noise…
Data Acquisition > Software > WinDaq …and it’s Almost Always Line Noise 50/60 Hz line sources abound in conductive and radiated states to create noise in your most carefully-crafted measurements, but sometimes it isn’t obvious that they’re the culprit. At low sample rates line noise can morph into alias frequencies that bear no resemblance to Read More
New Engineering Units Beta Software Going Once…
Data Acquisition > Software > WinDaq Our Engineering Units beta software has been available for nearly a week and nary a peep has been heard from those who downloaded it. We take this to be either a very good sign, or our customer’s don’t even know where to begin with their criticism. We know that Read More
The New ‘Engineering Unit Settings’ Calibration Method
Data Acquisition > Software > WinDaq Take a couple minutes and check out this demonstration of our new ‘Engineering Unit Settings’ calibration method. You can perform a two-point calibration to display engineering units (lbs, psi, ect.), or set an offset. Want to try it out for yourself? Download the beta software at: www.dataq.com/DATAQ_EU_SETTINGS.zip (no longer Read More