DAQami™ v4.2.1

Unfortunately we did not envision that DAQami would be used in this way. You could create 4 differently named configuration files (.amicfg), each using the same model DAQ, same channel on that DAQ, but with a different Multiplier and Offset. i.e. create the first .amicfg file, then change the Multiplier and Offset in it, but pick Save As Configuration, and choose a different file name, and so on. Then your user would choose Open Configuration, choosing the desired .amicfg file by its name.

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The USB-5201 can be used as a stand-alone data logger or can be connected to your PC via USB port. When connected to your USB port the data can be viewed in real time using DAQami while your data is being saved to a file on your PCs hard-drive. Logging to the Compact Flash card is not supported when connected to your PC.

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Hello - DAQami does not support External Clock mode. You would need to consider different software, such as DASYLab, ULx for LabVIEW, or the UL programmers API.

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Yes, it's one license per install.

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DAQami is not capable of performing automated logic control. You have the ability to monitor analog signals and set digital bits but there is no correlation between the two signals. This type of process control would be a manual process if using DAQami. For an automated process control application, I would recommend DASYLab, our Graphical programming package.

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DAQami does not support the adding of a file annotation. If the annotation of your data is a requirement then please consider using TracerDAQ PRO. TracerDAQ PRO allows for a user annotation to the strip chart that is also logged in accordance to the time the annotation was added.

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DAQami only supports a “Start” trigger. To stop your data collection under DAQami you will be required to input a Sample Count. Stop triggers, unless software initiated, require that the hardware and software both support that feature.

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No, the max Data Rate of 3750Hz is not reliant on which version of DAQami you are using. The data rate only applies to certain DAQ products that take advantage of noise filtering. In this case the supported products are the USB-2408 or USB-2416 family of products.

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DAQami can handle plotting such high quantities of channels across one or more strip charts, as long as sample rates are low (such as 1 Hz). Signals from different DAQ devices can be plotted on the same strip chart, though note that when .CSV log files are created, there will be one per DAQ device.

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Each purchased DAQami license is good for installation on only 1 PC at a time. You can uninstall it and then re-install it on a different PC, if you wish. DAQami can be installed and used fully on any PC for 30 days (until its evaluation period expires).

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DAQami does not support a time interval trigger. DAQami only has support for a manual or an ext digital start trigger. If you require a time interval trigger then you can use our TracerDAQ PRO application. TracerDAQ PRO has support for time interval triggers as well as an internal trigger and external trigger as well.

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DAQami is designed to perform a file save every 15 seconds. With the exception of a system crash that may have corrupted the file. Some portion of the file should be saved.

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Hello Ruthiefa, There is currently no way to copy/capture the cursor or delta values. We will consider this suggestion for future product enhancement.

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DAQami is only compatible with Measurement Computing’s USB and Ethernet DAQ hardware. You can view a list of supported MCC hardware here: http://mccdaq.com/pdfs/manuals/DAQami-hw.pdf For a programming language similar to Labtech Notebook Pro, take a look at DASYLab. DASYLab offers support for Measurement Computing hardware as well as other popular DAQ vendors. You can view a list of compatible drivers supported under DASYLab here: http://www.mccdaq.com/DASYLab-Drivers.aspx

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The USB-202 and/or the USB-205 are both capable of running a control sequence like the one you described below. However, DAQami does not provide this form of customization. DAQami can acquire data and can also generate signals but there is no correlation between the inputs and the outputs, they run independent of each other. To develop a program like the one below you will need to use one of the following options: Our Universal Library for .NET, our ULx drivers for LabVIEW, or our DASYLab Graphical programming language. http://mccdaq.com/products/dasylab.htm Please contact us at 1-800-234-4232 Ext-3 if you have any additional questions.

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For the USB-2408 (and for the USB-2416) currently you will need to first set all channels to Single-Ended mode in InstaCal. Then DAQami will be able to enable and use all 16 channels. Note that DAQami still says “Differential”, but that can be ignored. We plan to simplify this in a future DAQami rev.

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Based on the requirements of your experiment DAQami will work nicely. DAQami has the capability of logging up to 1 million samples per channel per file. At your desired sample rate of 2 S/sec you would be able to collect, display and store data for a little over a period of 138 hours.

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DAQami now supports multiple DAQ boards sampling concurrently. When data is exported into CSV format, the AI data for each DAQ board will be exported into its own data file.

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Yes, the TC-32 must be connected at all times, and the DAQ software must be running at all times. The DAQ software is requesting each reading from the hardware, and the DAQ software is logging each reading to disk.

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At present, DAQami 3.0 is unable to perform averaging but our DASYLab (LITE) graphical programming language has support for block averaging. For your convenience, we offer a 28 day evaluation version of DASYLab at the following link. http://www.mccdaq.com/products/dasylab.htm. We appreciate your input and all suggestions will be taken into consideration for future releases of DAQami.

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Since its introduction DAQami has supported both a Software or an External-Digital Start trigger for DAQ devices that support digital hardware triggers. DAQami also supports a Software Stop trigger. If you are referring to the start trigger options and do not see the External-Digital selection in the pull down menu then please contact technical support at 1-800-234-4232 Ext-2.

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DAQami WILL support the full channel count and sample rate of a supported MCC USB DAQ device. However, DAQami does have one limitation that may or may not effect your data collection. DAQami can collect and log up to 1 million samples per channel per file. Unfortunately, this cannot be circumvented. However, we have several options for acquiring over 1 million samples continuously. You can use our Universal Library for Windows, we also have our ULx drivers for NI LabVIEW. Both of the libraries are included with our products. If you are not a programmer and are looking for something easy to use, you can always use our DASYLab Graphical programming language. You can download a FREE 28 Day Evaluation at: http://www.mccdaq.com/products/dasylab.htm

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Hello - The USB-1208LS DAQ device has a narrow range of possible hardware-paced sampling rates (100 to 1200 Hz). i.e. this specific hardware model is the reason. One improvement you could make is to sample all channels, even if you do not have signals connected – this will reduce the 100 Hz down (to 25 Hz in DIFF and 12.5 Hz in SE).

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There is no way to circumvent the 1 million sample limitation of TracerDAQ PRO. However, we have several options for acquiring over 1 million samples continuously. You can use our Universal Library for Windows, we also have our ULx drivers for NI LabVIEW. Both of the libraries are included with our products. If you are not a programmer and are looking for something easy to use, you can always use our DASYLab Graphical programming language. You can download a FREE 28 Day Evaluation at: http://www.mccdaq.com/products/dasylab.htm

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Hello - DAQami is supported by the following Operating Systems: Windows® 8/7/Vista®, 32-bit or 64-bit.

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Hello, At this time DAQami is not compatible with the WEB-TEMP temperature device. Please do not hesitate to contact MCC to discuss other available software options.

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Hello Roberto, DAQami creates two files each time you run an acquisition. The .mch file that contains the device configuration and the .mch that contains the logged data (DAQami is required to view these files) DAQami does not permit you to log data directly to Excel. However, you can export acquired DAQami data to a comma-separated values (.CSV) file using the Export options built into DAQami.

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DAQami is not capable of creating a scatter plot. To do so, an X/Y graph is required and DAQami utilizes a Y/T chart. To create a scatter plot, I would recommend that you use DASYLab BASIC. DASYLab BASIC has the necessary X/Y plot to do what you need. We offer a 28 day evaluation copy of DASYLab that you can download at the following link: http://www.mccdaq.com/products/dasylab.htm

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DAQami 1.0 supports using only one USB device at a time. Support for multiple devices is planned in an upcoming version.

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Yes, you can export DAQami data to a comma-separated values (.csv) file using the Export Options dialog box. To open this dialog box, click the Gear icon and select Export Data from the menu.

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Hello - Yes, DAQami lets you fully specify the name of the file. It also can automatically increment the name of that file for each run, which is does by appending the number _1, _2, _3, etc. to the file name you specified.

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On page 23 of the USB-1616FS User’s Manual there is a table that outlines the expected sample rates for a single channel and for multiple channels when using a single USB-1616FS DAQ device. The Manual is listed at the following link: http://www.mccdaq.com/PDFs/manuals/USB-1616FS.PDF

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Hello KCJoe - All hardware specific configurations are listed in the Read Me file installed with the software.

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The discounted price for DAQami is only valid with the purchase of a compatible MCC DAQ device made at the same time. Unfortunately, it cannot be applied to previously placed orders. MCC does not have a TracerDAQ Pro and DAQami comparison table as they are quite different in their intended audiences. TracerDAQ Pro is a full suite of Virtual Instruments that offer a virtual oscilloscope, function generator, rate generator and strip chart. It is intended for customers who are familiar with these bench top instruments and prefer this user experience when using data acquisition devices. DAQami offers a great environment for those who simply want to monitor and log analog data from USB data acquisition devices. DAQami was designed to be easy to configure and use offering an up-to-date user interface that allows users to create their own combination of data displays. While DAQami offers many benefits, if you are happy with the TracerDAQ Pro Virtual Instrumentation user experience, there is no need to purchase DAQami as both environments can acquire and log up to 1 million samples per channel.

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DAQami does not have OPC client support. For OPC interface support you will need to use our DASYLab graphical programming language. All 4 versions, LITE, BASIC, FULL, or PRO support both OPC input and output communications. You can review the DASYLab product here: http://www.mccdaq.com/products/dasylab.htm We also offer DASYLab training on a quarterly basis. http://www.mccdaq.com/events.aspx

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Purchasing the released version of DAQami 1.0 will allow you to use the USB-TC within DAQami and immediately acquire from it.

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Hello wgs2 - Unfortunately, there is no free patch or upgrade available for the Pre-Release of DAQami (version 0.9.2.00). To gain compatibility with the newly added features of DAQami (and to add support for the recently added devices) you will need to upgrade to DAQami version 1.0. The cost for DAQami is only $99.00 and is available for immediate download from our website.

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