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WDQ2TDM File Conversion Utility

Data Acquisition > Software > WinDaq to TDM DATAQ Instruments is now providing a FREE utility to convert their native WinDaq data files (.wdq format) into .tdm (test data exchange) format. Well, not exactly, they’re actually creating an xml header file (saved with the .tdm file extension) to allow any .tdm-supported program to read WinDaq Read More

Maximum Thermocouple Wire Length

Data Acquisition > Thermocouple We commonly hear, “What’s the maximum thermocouple wire length I can use with your instrument?” That’s a good question. There are two factors that affect TC cable length: 1. Noise 2. Inaccuracy The longer the cable the more susceptible it is to radiated noise. The TC represents a low impedance source, Read More