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External Indication DI-4208
I'm setting up a DI-4208-E as a stand-alone logger. It is in an enclosure for environmental protection. I'd like to provide external indication when the logger is recording. I considered using light pipes from the onboard LED indicator, but I'd prefer
Accidentally flashed firmware in CDC mode
Like the title states, I was trying to re-flash the device firmware for my 2108 after I was getting some really strange hardware issues, when I forgot to place the device in LIBusb before flashing. I can't get the device to echo anything in CDC mode now,
DataqSDK.Log File Creation Issues
I've been using the DataqSDK control within Visual Studio (VB) for several years now and have a problem that lingers that I cannot solve no matter what I've tried. When using this control for developing programs that use DataQ hardware, a "DataqSDK.Log"
Incorrect command protocol?
I recently switched from a 2108 to 2108p, and noticed some discrepancies in the command protocol documentation. The biggest being the difference between the deca commands according to the table below: The footnotes mention the DI-2108 does not support
DI4208 seems not reading correct voltages while scanning
Hello, I am working with the DI-4208. I seem to get everything setup correct and get it scanning, but I only read back .03V on Channel 1 and .22 volts on Channel 2. I am using a 9V battery to test the reading. Below is the command strings I'm sending
DI-245 reset scan list
The manual that describes the serial communication protocol describes how to add something to the scan list. At the same time it does not tell anything on how to remove or replace something there. Does anybody know how to do that? Can the whole scan list
GL240 - any way to manually "trigger" a measurement for logging?
I would like to be able to manually configure external equipment, then manually trigger the GL240 to create a log entry. Then re-configure, and trigger a new entry. Dataq says it's not possible... but is it really? Has anyone done this? First thought
Strain Gauge Bias design available
Hello - For a project I needed to design a bias circuit for strain gauge inputs (a bridge circuit). I have this available if anyone can use it. I built a few so willing to sell those, but if you want the design (in KiCad), let me know and you can have
My DI-2108P died
I have used DataQ products for like 15 years. I have a DI-2108P hooked to a seismometer. 2.5V, 160 S/s. It has been running for 3.5 years quite happily.. Then a few days ago just died. In a weird way. Its in a enviromentally controlled space indoors.
DI718B- cannot find device (through network cable)
I connect DI718B with PC through internet cable, but it cannot find device on instrument handware manager. In addition, I config ip address follow the "DI718B ... handware manual" in my PC, but it still doesn't work.
Sampling rate in DataQ software
Dear, I have a problem with setting the desired sampling rate in my DataQ software ( DI-710-UL, operation system Windows 10Pro). For example, let us say that the desired throughput rate (or total scanning rate) equals to 4000 Hz. The problem is that the
DataQ Timestamp off after Pause/Resume Remote Storage
I have "Remote Storage 1" enabled in WinDAQ and recording is starting and pausing based on the input on D1 of the DI-2008 as expected. However, the timestamp of data on resume of recording is in the past. I can see this while browsing the recorded data
Communication between C# windows form application and DI-808
Hello I currently writing a c# program to collect data from DI-808. I have a document about the Web API but I can't connect to DI-808 successfully. Should the connection address be "ws:\\169.254.67.83" (the default IP address)? Sorry that I am new to
Having trouble getting more than 8 analog channels configured with channelstretch
So I'm trying to use channel stretch on 2 DI-2008 8 channel units to simultaneously measure 16 channels of analog voltage. I'm running them into a USB hub then into the PC and WinDaq allows me to select both boxes, but when I open the enable channels
Regarding Send/Storage Option What could this possibly be?
Good afternoon, I was wondering what could possibly be the reason for this error here: Status are: We are currently able to access the web interface remotely (online). Its web interface has static IP instead of DHCP Unable to use ping command to check
Regarding Dataq Internet Connection
Hope you are doing great Dataq Support Team. I managed to get the dataq connected to my local network and can now access it via my router! I switched it to DCHP on the dataq and set up a dchp reservation on the router. Its ip is now 192.168.1.114. The
Regarding Data-logger 'Send File storage Options' Email error
Hello Guys, We are having trouble setting up the data logger to send the files to email (gmail and outlook). I was wondering if you guys have any tutorial videos. I am guessing it is either not connected to the internet which I think it should be because
Subject: Request for assistance with data logger and Amazon S3 connection
Hello guys, This is the senior capstone team that messaged you guys couple weeks ago. My team and I are currently facing some issues with our data logger and the connection to our Amazon S3 storage bucket. We have been trying to connect incoming emails
DI-4108/4208 External Trigger
Cane the D6 Ext Trig provide a 'copy' of the internal ADC sample clock so I can sync up an external signal source (analog input) to the DI-41/4208 sample clock ?
DI-808 - Receiving Live Data as csv (excel) format
Good afternoon Ken, We made a purchase on the DI-808 machine couple weeks ago and we are still working on calibrating the dataq machine and setting up minor things to get the live data working. We are working ahead to find out how to get the live data
Multiple DI-808's on the same Network - DHCP only assigns IP to (1) Device
I have two DI-808's I am trying to connect to the same network. I set the first one up to DHCP, and it found an IP address and connected to the network. The second one (also set to DHCP) however, does not get an IP address. The network is far from the
DI-808 connection to a Loadcell using LCA-1 Loadcell amplifier
We connected the load cell to an LCA-1 Loadcell amplifier and then to the DI-808 on the analog channel. We have tried calibrating using a known weight. Each time you weigh a known object 80kg on the loadcell and try to set the DI-808 with the known weight,
WinDaq Stops Responding
We have a couple of DI-2008 modules that we use on multiple computers. I recently installed WinDaq on my normal work (Windows10) computer as the others were unavailable. The install went fine and the initial run of the software was fine. However after
Rounding / Decimal Points Displayed in Windaq
Hello all, I am wondering if there is anything I could do to change the decimal accuracy from e.g. 1.083 volt into just 1.1 volt on the WINDAQ software. An example where I could use this in. I would rather have it displayed as 75.6kPa than 75.594kPa as
DI-2008 4 Volts / 16mA issue (4-20mA)
Hello all, I need some technical advice using the DI-2008. I have been using it with no issues since purchase (around October 2022) but never had to measure above 4 volts (1-5 volts range of a 4-20mA current loop). I had to measure above 4 volts for the
DI-808 Data Visualization
I need the DI-808 to display all data collected since the beginning of a test. For example, in the picture below the test began at 9:30, however data prior to 9:45 constantly gets erased from the visualization in order to fit new data. Is there a way
DI-1100 remote data storage
The help file seems to indicate that I can use the remote control record input to record data to disk only when there is a closed switch between the + and - terminals. I have not been able to trigger recording to a file with this input. I have set the remote storage in windaq to both "1" and "0" and it seems to have no effect. Am I misunderstanding the manual?
Software function consultation about transform
Hi! I would like to ask what the scale DB, compress FRQ and average power in the transform task mean when I process the collected aperiodic signals, and what the two dotted lines in the picture mean. Is it the signal processing in this range?
DI-2408-U Standalone Logs are short (~1 minute)
When putting the DI-2408-U in standalone mode, while logging to either WDH or CSV file in non-circular mode, the files seem to get truncated after a minute or so. Attached is a CSV file where it states that the log ended due to "buffer overrun" We are
Looking for C++ sample code to read out DI-4718E
I have a DI-4718E device and looking for sample codes to read out data from it or similar devices. Could anyone help me?
Sample labview program for full Ethernet-based device DI-4718E
Do you have a labview program for DI-4718E based on Ethernet connection?
DI-1100 documentation not up to date or wrong regarding several topics?
Hi, I inherited a DI-1100 and started to play with it using the available doc (manual and command protocol), but found several inconsistencies with what I saw in the device itself. It's also at the latest firmware version. For example: Moving between
"Disk only has 0 KiloBytes available"
WHen trying to save a file to any directory, I am left with this error code. ANy idea what is
DI-808 Recording Does Not Start At Trigger Condition
We have a DI-808 that does not seem to be functioning correctly. The trigger condition to start recording passes, without starting to record. Start recording trigger condition set to "Date/Time" "Daily" is checked The start trigger is set at 6:30 AM.
DI-718-USB on Windows XP
This is in reference to case #6564. When I plug the USB cord in from my DI-718 and install the driver from C:\DATAQ\"DATAQ Instruments Drivers\usbftdi, I get the error; There was a problem installing the hardware: DATAQ DI-718-USB Windows cannot load
D-2108 locks up
Hello - I am very new to this, but am trying to setup a simple IR sensor with a D-2108 data logger, essentially as described here:jove-protocol-53377-a-simple-flight-mill-for-the-study-of-tethered-flight-in-insects We have built the breadboard as indicated
DATAQ DI 2008 "start" command and read data problem
I only connect USB to my computer and double click the button change to CDC mode. (the LED is yellow) I try some protocol (for example "info o" , "slist 0 0" is work fine), however when I try "start 0" command the device return lots of garbled to me
DI-4718B-E not appearing in Dashboard over ethernet
I have 2 DI-4718B-E units that I am trying to connect to a computer using ethernet. I have tried connecting them on a network with a DHCP service as well as just the Win10 computer running WinDaq Dashboard with a network switch, and in both cases neither
DI-4718B-E Ethernet configuration greyed out in Windaq Dashboard
Any idea why that is? It finds and lists the device, however Ethernet config is grey, as well as File management. The USB flash drive is in place, and the file system is ok as it seems on my PC. The status LED is flashing green/orange
DI-2108-P power consumption
Hello, I am using a DI-2108-P to record two 0-10V channels in stand alone mode, all other channels disabled. I am powering the device through the USB interface with a 5V battery supply. The manual states that power consumption is <1W via USB interface.