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DI-188 Print Recording data using VB
I need to print the previous recording data using vb in custom recording without open the software and export to excel, i need to make everything using vb, i need support on how do this.
4208-E Device not recognized on USB or ethernet
After connecting the device to USB I get an error message: The last USB device you connected malfunctioned and windows doe not recognize it. WinDaq dashboard does not find the device. Tried to connect via ethernet, and device doesn't show either. I have
DI-2108 Sample Rate Calculation
I am not sure how to interpret "Sample rate per scan list element" in equation at the bottom of page 7 in the protocol manual. How does the sample rate change with the number of elements in the scan list? If I want to acquire data for all 8 analog channels
DI-4718B-E
Hello I have set the IP address of the DI-4718B-E unit to 192.168.1.201 using WinDaq Dashboard. I tried using PuTTY to experiment with the "Data Acquisition Instrument Command Protocol". I have set the destination IP address to 192.168.1.201 and the Port
DI-2008
Hello, What is the maximum speed of DI-2008 if all channels are used? Is it 200 Hz or 200/8 Hz? Also, may I use all 8 channels as +-10 V input (no thermocouples) without the unlock code? Thank you, best regards, Murray
Reading T-type thermocouple on DI-2008 through USB
Hi, I should preface this by saying I am a thermal engineer, not a software person, so this may just be a stupid mistake I'm making. I'm using DI-2008 and trying to read CH0, to which I have a T-type TC connected. I tested the TC in WinDaq and all is
my DI-188 transferred to as flash memory 8Mbyte ...!! what can ido
hi i have a big problem with my DI-188 module it is converted to just a flash memory ...!!?? how i solved this problem , the green LED is go on and Yellow LED is dimming high then low periodically what can i do ,
DI-1100 building a 3 phase amperage logger
I work with CNC stuff a lot and sometimes troubleshooting would be easier if I could see what is happening on 3-4 different power cables at the same time. So I've been running down a rabbit hole and came to the DI-1100 as a possible solution. My current
Automatic Recording on Startup
I have been trying to use the information in the documentation: https://www.dataq.com/helpfiles/di1100ant.html without any luck. I do not see any files in the locations mentioned in the instructions in the folders. Perhaps this is not the correct application
USB standalone recording on DI-4208-E
I have a DI-4208-E, and I was attempting a standalone recording on Channel 1 since I still didn't purchase an unlock code. I configured recording on power up, channel 1 selected by default, inserted a FAT32 formatted 8GB flash drive into the USB A port,
DI-2108-P: Cross interference between digital port signals
Hello, I am noticing significant interference between a pulse signal being recorded on the D3 (count) port and a switch being monitored on the D0 (event) port. I've attached an image of the D0 channel during a period that the switch state did not change,
Subsampling data to Excel using a Count interval instead of a time frequency - DI-2108-P
Is it possible to record a subsample of all data based on an increment of the COUNT data. I am counting steps from an encoder and would like to only record the data every n steps. Is this possible in WinDaq or using an advanced trigger method? Thank
DI-2108P - Analog Inputs stuck on fixed value - not responding
We have had three new boards not work fine for a couple days and then the two analog inputs we are using get stuck with a fix voltage. No matter what the input voltage reads externally the analog inputs through the DataQ does not change. Has anyone experienced
DI-4208 AIN acquisition
Hello community, I just wanted to know for the DI-4208 device, the AIN acquisition is simultaneous or sequentially ? Thank you!
Doubt on Python Serial Connection with DI-2008
Hi, I was creating a Python interface for DI-2008 and had some edge cases that confused me. When I create duplicate channels on the interface, meaning 2 'slist' commands with the same 16-bit configuration, I get 'stop 01\r\x00stop 01\r\x00' as a response
Sync raw data with DI-1100
I tried to get all 4 AI in a py script. I read https://github.com/dataq-instruments/Python/blob/master/binary_comm/DI-1100/DI_1100.py and DI-1100-Protocol.cleaned I set: * encode 0 * ps 0 * slist 0 0 * slist 1 1 * slist 2 2 * slist 3 3 * srate 60000 What
Motion table position using servo motor rotary encoder.
Using a Dataq 4718, Is it possible to measure/display the position of a linear motion table using the signal from a servomotor rotary encoder? The motion table moves on a ballscrew attached to the servo motor. I know the encoder could be used to display
DATAQ DI-2108-P
I had a questions regarding DI-2108-P that if it supports RS-485 or not as it isn't mentioned anywhere. Secondly i wanted to enquire about it's mode of power either if it is powered by batteries or directly through some adaptor ?
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,