# DAQMaster

Configuration-based Device Manager for

ADLINK DAQ Devices

User's Manual

Manual Rev. 2.00

Revision Date: August 1, 2007

Part No: 50-11230-1000

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# Using this manual

# Audience and scope

This manual guides you when using the DAQMaster to configure ADLINK DAQ devices. This manual also describes how to install and use the DAQMaster for managing and controlling your DAQ devices.

# How this manual is organized

This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1 Introduction: This chapter introduces the DAQ-Master application including its main features and highlights.

Chapter 2 Installation: This chapter provides information on DAQMaster system requirements, installation, and user interface.

Chapter 3 Getting to know DAQMaster: The chapter describes the DAQMaster's main functions including the device, software, and task managers.

Chapter 4 Device Manager: The chapter describes all the functions of the DAQMaster Device Manager for configuring DAQ modules and devices. This part also includes information on the memory allocation tool, test panel, and device calibration.

Chapter 5 Software Manager: The chapter lists all the DAQ-Master Software Manager functions including information on how to update installed ADLINK applications using the Update Wizard and how to use integrated tools such as Code Creator and DAQ Conversion utilities.

Chapter 6 Task Manager: The chapter describes the DAQ-Master Task Manager function that is integrated with the DAQPilot Task Manager.

Appendix: The Appendix comes with supplementary information including the DAQMaster file distribution and .DAT file format.

# Conventions

Take note of the following conventions used throughout the manual to make sure that you perform certain tasks and instructions properly.

NOTE Additional information, aids, and tips that help you perform particular tasks.

IMPORTANT Critical information and instructions that you MUST perform to complete a task.

WARNING Information that prevents physical injury, data loss, module damage, program corruption etc. when trying to complete a particular task.

# Table of Contents

# 1 Introduction ...... 1

1.1 Features.... 2
1.2 Highlights 2

# 2 Installation 3

2.1 Where to Get 3
2.2 Before You Proceed 3

System Requirements 3

2.3 Installing DAQMaster 4
2.4 Checking the DAQ Card Drivers.... 5
2.5 Launching the DAQMaster 5

# 3 Getting to Know DAQMaster 7

3.1 Main Menu 7

File Menu 7
Options Menu 7
View Menu 8
Help Menu 8

3.2 DAQMaster Functions 9

Main Function Panel 10
Management Panel 11
Sub-function Panel 12

# 4 Device Manager 13

4.1 Views 13
4.2 Database Functions.... 14
4.3 Sub-functions.... 18

Configuration 18
Test Panel 20
Calibration 25

# 5 Software Manager 27

5.1 Views 29
5.2 Database Functions.... 29

Software Product Overview 29
Hardware Support List 30
Refresh 30

5.3 Sub-functions.... 31

Update Wizard 31

Code Creator 33

Data Conversion Tool 34

Sample Program Directory 34

# 6 Task Manager 35

# Appendix 37

A DAQMaster Distribution 37

Required Files 37

B .DAT File Format.... 38

Header 38

Data Block 40

# 1 Introduction

The ADLINK DAQMaster is a smart device manager that opens up access to ADLINK data acquisition and test and measurement products. DAQMaster enables you to:

- configure and manage DAQ hardware and software in an integrated interface
▶ dynamically detect and view devices and instruments connected to your system
▶ easily update installed test and measurement software applications
▶ execute system diagnostics and perform basic function test.

In addition to these standard functions, DAQMaster also comes with item-specific tools that you can use to configure, diagnose, or test your system. DAQMaster offers a powerful, user-friendly, and easy-to-navigate Windows-based configuration utility that simplifies your DAQ card configuration.

The built-in test utility in DAQMaster allows you to verify basic hardware operations including analog input/output, digital input/output, and counter/timer function. In addition, the product page and sub-function content changes dynamically—depending on the installed ADLINK card—to show related function and supported features.

DAQMaster delivers an all-in-one configuration, user can get a full support matrix to well configure ADLINK Test and Measurement products.

# 1.1 Features

Supports Windows 98/NT/2000 and 32-/64-bit editions of Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista
▷ Windows-based utility offers convenient hardware configuration and diagnosis
▷ Simple yet versatile programming examples to speed up your application development
▶ Supports a comprehensive line of I/O functions including AI, AO, DI, DO, timer/counter, and event
▷ Online manual offers programming guides during design time

# 1.2 Highlights

# Device management

The DAQMaster Device Manager offers an efficient management of installed DAQ and test and measurement devices.

# NOTE

If you need help installing your device, refer to the installation guide of related software packages included with your ADLINK Test and Measurement hardware. DAQ-Master also allows you to retrieve the pin map for all supported ADLINK test and measurement devices.

# Application management

The DAQMaster also comes with a Software Manager that enables you to manage installed DAQ and test and measurement software applications.

# Task manager connectivity

The Task Manager delivers connectivity with the DAQPilot, a revolutionary task-oriented DAQ driver and wizard, allowing full DAQPilot task control.

# 2 Installation

This chapter provides information on DAQMaster system requirements, installation, and user interface information.

# 2.1 Where to Get

DAQMaster is available from the All-in-One CD that came with your DAQ card package. You may also download a copy from the ADLINK Test and Measurement website at http://www.adlink-tech.com/TM.

# 2.2 Before You Proceed

# System Requirements

Make sure your system meets the following requirements before you install DAQMaster.

▶ Windows 98/NT/2000 or 32-/64-bit editions of Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista operating system
▶ PC with Intel Pentium-class CPU or higher
▶ VGA display or higher
▶ Minimum 64 MB of memory
▶ Minimum 40 MB of free hard disk space
▶ Mouse

# 2.3 Installing DAQMaster

This section provides instructions on how to install DAQMaster in your system. Prepare the ADLINK All-In-One CD that comes with the card package.

# To install DAQMaster:

1. Place the ADLINK All-in-One CD to the computer's optical drive.
2. When the installation window appears, click on the DAQ-Master installation button.

# NOTE

If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, explore the CD, then double-click on the SETUP.EXE to display the installation window.

3. When installation is completed, the application launches automatically.

![V1.0\nDAQ\nMaster\nADLINK\nTECHNOLOGY INC.\nhttp://www.adlinktech.com/TM\nCopyright© 2007 ADLINK Technology INC. All Right Reserved.](.daqmaster-manual-1/cb46d367f0bad9f6bd2bef95f24f3b4415cce7e6a25b775f3778890f448950c4.jpg)

# 2.4 Checking the DAQ Card Drivers

To check if the DAQ card(s) is properly installed and detected by the system:

1. Launch the Windows Device Manager.
2. Expand the NuDAQ Boards item, then double-click on the listed DAQ device(s).
3. Click the Resources tab and check if the device I/O port and IRQ resources are allocated correctly.

# NOTE

The necessary DASK libraries are installed during the DAQMaster installation. These libraries hold the PCIS-DASK, D2K-DASK, and WD-DASK system files. For more information on these DASK libraries, install the corresponding software packages.

# 2.5 Launching the DAQMaster

To launch DAQMaster from the Windows Start menu, click Start > ADLINK > DAQMaster. The main window appears.

![DAQMaster\nFile Options View Help\nDevice Manager Software Manager Task Manager Projects ADLINK Test & Measurement\nDevice Overview/Support Matrix\n# Type Model Form Factor Driver ComponentsWare\nPCI LPCI cPCI PCIe PCI Windows Linux DAGBench Componentware\nAnalog Output Modules 6208/5216 v v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v POS-OCX\n8308 v v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v POS-OCX\n7200 v v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v POS-OCX\n7224 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v POS-OCX\n7230 v v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v POS-OCX\n7233 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v POS-OCX\n7234 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v POS-OCX\n7249 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v POS-OCX\n7249 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v POS-OCX\n7250 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v POS-OCX\n7252 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v POS-OCX\n7256 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v\n7258 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v\n7260 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v\nDigital I/O Modules 2296 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v POS-OCX\n7300 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v POS-OCX\n7432 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v POS-OCX\n7433 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v POS-OCX\n7434 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v POS-OCX\n7442 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v\n7443 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v\n7444 v v POS-DASK POS-DASKV v\n7452 v V POS-DASK POS-DASKV v\n7348 v V POS-DASK POS-DASKV v PCS-OCX\n7396 v V POS-DASK POS-DASKV v PCS-OCX\n8010/8012 v V POS-DASK POS-DASKV v PCS-OCX\n8020 v V WD-DASK WD-DASKV WD-OCX\nProduct Support Matrix 3rd Party Support & Application\nDevice Manager(Installed) Drag the selected device item to subfunction button to launch\nCalibrates DAQ-2000 series modules](.daqmaster-manual-1/b841ebca9d2cdea5631bd68b629b1e31d00fd158cd08f61807cc46215ce7ae92.jpg)

# 3 Getting to Know DAQMaster

# 3.1 Main Menu

![DAQMaster\nFile Option View Help](.daqmaster-manual-1/3279b8520139801d94226a83d85f351ed8c4be497670568f14f2a608b2365f50.jpg)

<table><tr><td>Menu</td><td>Function</td></tr><tr><td>File</td><td>System commands</td></tr><tr><td>Options</td><td>Configuration options (i.e. configuring the DAQPilot task output directory)</td></tr><tr><td>View</td><td>View commands</td></tr><tr><td>Help</td><td>Launches the online help and other support information</td></tr></table>

# File Menu

The File menu provides the following options:

Report

Reports the current configuration. This item initiates the DAQMaster report function to create a simple printable report of system configuration.

Exit

Closes the DAQMaster application.

# Options Menu

The Options menu offers the following options:

Task Directory

Configures the default output path of the Task Manager.

# View Menu

The View menu provides the following options:

<table><tr><td>Device Manager</td><td>Changes the function mode, displays related data to, and enables all corresponding functions for the Device Manager.</td></tr><tr><td>Software Manager</td><td>Changes the function mode, displays related data to, and enables all corresponding functions for the Software Manager.</td></tr><tr><td>Task Manager</td><td>Changes the function mode, displays related data to, and enables all corresponding functions for the DAQPilot Task Manager. An interface connects the DAQMaster with the DAQPilot.</td></tr></table>

# Help Menu

The Help menu provides the following options:

<table><tr><td>DAQMaster Help</td><td>Launches the DAQMaster online help. You may also press &lt;F1&gt; to open the online help file.</td></tr><tr><td>ADLINK on the Web</td><td>Opens an Internet browser to the ADLINK website (www.adlinktech.com).</td></tr><tr><td>Technical Support</td><td>Displays information on DAQMaster technical support links and resources.</td></tr><tr><td>Ask a Question</td><td>Opens a sales query form for easy sending of inquiries related to the product.</td></tr><tr><td>System Information</td><td>Displays the system information such as the operating system version, processor, memory, and installed ADLINK applications.</td></tr></table>

System Device Manager

<table><tr><td></td><td>Launches the Windows device manager for related hardware information.</td></tr><tr><td>About</td><td>Shows the ADLINK DAQMaster version and copyright statement.</td></tr></table>

# 3.2 DAQMaster Functions

The DAQMaster comes with three major function blocks that dynamically changes depending on the selected device or software application. Refer to the illustration below.

![DAQ\nMaster\nDevice Manager\nSoftware Manager\nTask Manager\nProducts\nADLINK Test & Measurement\nDevice Overview/Support Matrix\nType\nModel\nForm Factor\nDriver\nComponentWare\nPCI LPQ PC PQ PCe (PCI)\nWindows - Linux - BAGBench ComponentWare\n1 Analog Output Modules\n2 8086216 v v\n3 839 v v\n4 7200 v v v\n5 7224 v v\n6 7230 v v\n7 7235 v v\n8 7240 v v\n9 7249 v v\n10 7250 v v\n11 7252 v v\n12 7256 v v\n13 7258 v v\n14 7260 v v\n15 7266 v v\n16 7260 v v\n17 7266 v v\n18 7260 v v\n19 7260 v v\n20 7260 v v\n21 7260 v v\n22 7260 v v\n23 7260 v v\n24 7260 v v\n25 7260 v v\n26 Digital IO Modules\n27 Digital IO Modules\nManagement panel\nand product page\nDevice Support Matrix Net New Support & Applications\nDevice Manager(Installed) Drag the selected device item to subfunction button to launch\nCalibrates DAQ-2000 series modules\nSub-function panel](.daqmaster-manual-1/7d87077c9e254bda485a583ea3b66c54dd11c799f25c08b1fc2bee9369b1874f.jpg)

<table><tr><td>Panel</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>Main function panel</td><td>Includes the Device Manager, Software Manager, and Task Manager buttons.</td></tr><tr><td>Management panel and product page</td><td>Displays the management tree and product page. Each main function has three view modes and four corresponding view functions (minimum).</td></tr><tr><td>Sub-function panel</td><td>Displays all available sub-functions depending on the selected main function.</td></tr></table>

# Main Function Panel

The main function panel includes three major functions — Device Manager, Software Manager, and Task Manager. Depending on the selected main function, the device manager and software manager provide three view modes for detailed product information and enable all corresponding functions for device/interface products and/or software application from the sub-function panel.

![Device Manager\nSoftware Manager\nTask Manager](.daqmaster-manual-1/e1c02b1dfa3465b3f9103624f534f1c050efd3cb3f2a2cedce1cdfc88d5bbb30.jpg)

# Device Manager

The DAQMaster Device Manager comes with item-specific tools which you can use to configure, diagnose, or test your system. As you navigate through the DAQMaster, the contents of the product page and sub-functions change according to the selected main function. The Device Manager simplifies configuration of plug-in I/O devices via a Windows-based configuration utility. It also comes with a test utility that allows you to verify hardware operations including analog input/output, digital input/output, and counter/timer function. Refer to Chapter 4 for more information.

# Software Manager

The DAQMaster Software Manager comes with an update tool and utilities for your ADLINK test and measurement applications. Featuring ease of use and access, the Software Manager enables you to update the software, find example programs, generate a reference code for future programming, and convert captured raw data into scaled information. Refer to Chapter 5 for more information.

The software support matrix displays four related functions on the sub-function panel, including:

▶ Update Wizard
▶ Samples
▶ Code Creator
▶ Data Conversion

# Task Manager

The Task Manager function bridges the DAQMaster with the DAQPilot task-oriented DAQ driver and wizard. With DAQPilot Task Manager you may easily develop DAQ tasks from predefined run-time specifications. Refer to Chapter 6 for more information.

# Management Panel

# Management Function Panel

The management function panel includes a tree view browser that changes depending on the view mode. When in software manager function, this panel displays the software support matrix and detailed software/driver support. This panel also shows the device pin map and illustration for all supported test and measurement devices.

![ADLINK Software Solutions\nADLINK Technology Inc., a leading provider of high-performance, high-quality data acquisition cards and platforms, delivers robust software support for its comprehensive line of DAQ cards with varying form factors including PCI Express®, PCI, CompactPCI, and PXI. ADLINK offers support not only for mainstream Windows and Linux OS, but also for third-party applications including LabVIEW™ and MATLAB®. In addition, ADLINK also provides ActiveX componentware for measurement and SCADA/HMI, and breakthrough proprietary software applications.\nProduct Highlight\nWindows Drivers\nWindows Drivers for ADLINK DAQ Cards\nPCIS-DASK, D2K-DASK, WD-DASK\nADLINK's DASK are advanced 32-bit kernel drivers for customized DAQ application development. DASK enables users to perform detailed operations and achieve superior performance and reliability from their data acquisition system. DASK kernel drivers now support the revolutionary Windows Vista® OS.](.daqmaster-manual-1/e5288a46ba1b573e7d600e83c5bfa707d2add2d7f77e679632709ef883ac629b.jpg)

# Product Page

NOTE This feature requires Internet access.

The embedded web client provides hyperlinks to sites with related information for your device and/or software application.

# Sub-function Panel

The sub-function panel shows all related device and/or software manager functions.

![Software Manager\nDrag the selected software item to subfunction button to launch\nRedirects the user to the sample program directory depending on the selected software application](.daqmaster-manual-1/7c61635315b6af71d9a328842fc46e8c2c7b202f2ec1909ef9b36e53c1361987.jpg)

# 4 Device Manager

The DAQMaster Device Manager is a powerful tool for configuring an ADLINK device. This utility detects and lists all installed analog output, digital I/O, digitizer, GPIB, multifunction, simultaneous, and time/counter modules for configuration and control. To launch, click on the Device Manager icon from the main function panel.

# NOTE

When an installed device is not displayed, it may be because you have not refreshed the configuration tree, the device is not PnP-compatible, or DAQMaster does not support the device's driver version.

The device manager enables convenient configuration and retrieval of product information. For information on supported devices, refer to the table on page 15-16.

# 4.1 Views

<table><tr><td>Item</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/e564b3ed3da4134dee2e061bbe48ce131c30038dcfd8a1fea62e86ca296d9336.jpg"/&gt; Collapse</td><td>Collapses the product tree</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/eca4b9c520daed6731d17f60f53c69df272a54fd96a4dc1d51d393a8887070ac.jpg"/&gt; Expand</td><td>Expands the product tree</td></tr></table>

# 4.2 Database Functions

The Device Manager offers several view modes to display related product information. A list of installed and detected modules with eight major product classifications are listed below.

<table><tr><td colspan="2">Device</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/bca52406e8e6256dae18d934408e917b04cf554de5b4b56d85fdd503c99edb83.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Analog output modules (i.e. 6208)</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/02e54fa74d1fce69b1be5f9c12ad73d9e6bf0d30b92a9223205ce4c0b37007c3.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Digital I/O modules (i.e. 7432, 7300)</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/523e8b7de18509dfcdadd7a813f9ab3ff455e20920bb3d70efe7bd7ca39798b4.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Digitizer modules (i.e. 9820)</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/5324c71ef8d635d6289136ceb65dc18ee7957f308dc9f4fef38d2491f5ebdf29.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>GPIB modules (i.e. 3488)</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/fcd7b71c20fb8d5820ad77f36ddba3e85fa491765d54e0ed6b0bad5a43290735.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Multifunction DAQ modules (i.e. 2205)</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/7b105abfdf04a807f1e0ed17d8e67b719d4933009c151e96247dbef8af244b83.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Simultaneous DAQ modules (i.e. 2010)</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/1357f8641b1407fb058858c8c420e4ef8e23082494648aa7327337a10493952a.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Switch modules (i.e. 7901)</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/728d0aeb1154def628fb4ca230592656b91e480f6f6d2d0ce74dd6553f58d1cd.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Timer/Counter modules (i.e. 8554)</td></tr></table>

From the tree, you may click on the integrated pin map/definition database to display the pin information of installed modules. It also comes with a refresh button and a link to the supported devices table. Refer to the function table below.

<table><tr><td colspan="2">Item</td><td>Function</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/66add9a78993c4ace584014d416668525177577e7d275451d9c5c2b6dc39d780.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>All Hardware Devices</td><td>Shows all supported devices</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/e5367dba65ed31287f70fff1c3f98cdd32d67c5a48955c85d69e3ccd51eb06b4.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Installed Devices</td><td>Shows all installed devices</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/e254ce306edb3da6ff1bc1b8d263191e946e0885925d106df6b2510d21fc9673.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Refresh</td><td>Refreshes the database</td></tr></table>

# Device Overview

The table below shows all modules which are currently supported by DAQMaster.

<table><tr><td>Type</td><td>Model</td><td>PCI</td><td>LPCI</td><td>cPCI</td><td>PCIe</td><td>PXI</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">Analog Output Modules</td><td>6208/16</td><td>X</td><td></td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>8/16-CH 16-Bit Analog Output</td></tr><tr><td>6308</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>8-CH 12-Bit Isolated Analog Output</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="23">Digital I/O Modules</td><td>7200</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>12 MB/s High-Speed 32-CH DI &amp; 32-CH DO</td></tr><tr><td>7230</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>32-CH Isolated Digital I/O</td></tr><tr><td>7224</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>24-CH Opto-22 Compatible Digital I/O</td></tr><tr><td>7233</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>32-CH Isolated DI</td></tr><tr><td>7234</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>32-CH Isolated DO</td></tr><tr><td>7248</td><td>X</td><td></td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>48-CH Opto-22 Compatible Digital I/O</td></tr><tr><td>7249</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>48-CH Opto-22 Compatible Digital I/O</td></tr><tr><td>7250</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>8-CH Relay Outputs &amp; 8-CH Isolated DI</td></tr><tr><td>7252</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>8-CH Relay Output &amp; 16-CH Isolated DI</td></tr><tr><td>7256</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>16-CH Latching Relay Outputs &amp; 16-CH Isolated DI</td></tr><tr><td>7258</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>32-CH PhotoMos Relay Outputs &amp; 2-CH Isolated DI</td></tr><tr><td>7260</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>8-CH High-Power Relay Outputs &amp; 8-CH Isolated DI</td></tr><tr><td>7300</td><td>X</td><td></td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>80 MB/s High-Speed 32-CH Digital I/O</td></tr><tr><td>7432</td><td>X</td><td></td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>64-CH Isolated Digital I/O</td></tr><tr><td>7433</td><td>X</td><td></td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>64-CH Isolated DI</td></tr><tr><td>7434</td><td>X</td><td></td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>64-CH Isolated DO</td></tr><tr><td>7442</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>High-density 128-CH Isolated Digital I/O</td></tr><tr><td>7443</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>High-density 128-CH Isolated DI</td></tr><tr><td>7444</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>High-density 128-CH Isolated DO</td></tr><tr><td>7452</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>128-CH Isolated Outputs &amp; 128-CH Isolated DI</td></tr><tr><td>7296</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>96-CH Opto-22 Compatible Digital I/O</td></tr><tr><td>7348</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>High Driving Capability 48-CH Digital I/O</td></tr><tr><td>7396</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>High Driving Capability 96-CH Digital I/O</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">Digitizer Modules</td><td>9812</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>4-CH 10/12-bit 20 MS/s Simultaneous-Sampling Analog Input</td></tr><tr><td>9820</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>2-CH 14-Bit 65 MS/s Digitizer with 512 MB Memory</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="14">Multifunction Modules</td><td>2204</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>64-CH 12-Bit 3 MS/s Multi-Function DAQ</td></tr><tr><td>2205</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>64-CH 16-Bit 500 kS/s Multi-Function DAQ</td></tr><tr><td>2206</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>64-CH 16-Bit 250 kS/s Multi-Function DAQ</td></tr><tr><td>2208</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>96-CH 12-bit 3 MS/s Ultra High-Density Analog Input Multi-Function DAQ</td></tr><tr><td>2213</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>16-CH 16-Bit 250 kS/s Low-Cost Multi-Function DAQ w/o Analog Output</td></tr><tr><td>2214</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>16-CH 16-Bit 250 kS/s Low-Cost Multi-Function DAQ</td></tr><tr><td>2501</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>4-CH 12-Bit 1 MS/s Analog Output Multi-Function DAQ</td></tr><tr><td>2502</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>8-CH 12-Bit 1 MS/s Analog Output Multi-Function DAQ</td></tr><tr><td>9118</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>16-CH 12/16 Bit Up to 333 kS/s Analog Input Card</td></tr><tr><td>9116</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>64-CH 16-Bit 250 kS/s Multi-Function DAQ Module</td></tr><tr><td>9114</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>32-CH 16-Bit 250 kS/s Multi-Function DAQ Card</td></tr><tr><td>9113</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>32-CH 12-Bit 100 kS/s Isolated Analog Input Card</td></tr><tr><td>9112</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>16-CH 12-Bit 250 kS/s Multi-Function DAQ Module</td></tr><tr><td>9111</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>16-CH 12/16-Bit 100 kS/s Low-Cost Multi-Function DAQ Cards</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="4">Simultaneous Modules</td><td>2005</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>4-CH 16-Bit 500 kS/s Simultaneous-Sampling Multi-Function DAQ</td></tr><tr><td>2006</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>4-CH 16-Bit 250 kS/s Simultaneous-Sampling Multi-Function DAQ</td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>4-CH 14-Bit 2 MS/s Simultaneous-Sampling Multi-Function DAQ</td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td>4-CH 16-Bit 800 kS/s Simultaneous-Sampling Multi-Function DAQ</td></tr><tr><td>Timer/Counter Modules</td><td>8554</td><td>X</td><td></td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>10/12-CH General-Purpose Timers/Counters &amp; 8-CH Digital I/O</td></tr><tr><td>GPIB Modules</td><td>3488</td><td>X</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>High-Performance IEEE488 GPIB Interface</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3">Switch Modules</td><td>7901</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>16-CH General-Purpose SPDT Relay</td></tr><tr><td>7921</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>24-CH 2-Wire Multiplexer</td></tr><tr><td>7931</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>4x8 2-Wire Matrix</td></tr><tr><td>Extension</td><td>8570</td><td>X</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>X</td><td>PCI-to-PXI, PXI-to-PXI Extension</td></tr></table>

DAQMaster also allows you to view an installed device's pin map and/or illustration.

# NOTE

When a device's pin map and/or illustration is not available, refer to the product documentation.

# Refresh

Refreshes the tree view and the corresponding product page.

# 4.3 Sub-functions

The table below lists all Device Manager sub-functions.

<table><tr><td>Sub-function</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/9c325d45869f98d79c66bf8f4c8ad0a9512cde585e57b9884d814f85df5098b9.jpg"/&gt; Configuration</td><td>Adjusts the memory configuration for modules performing continuous AI, DI, and DO operations</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/d0be1c8a1690d9267a41d9933484541f8d5579f87fe8262661cbdf846f4242fa.jpg"/&gt; Test Panel</td><td>Provides a basic test function for task diagnosis</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/48d8f008dacf04f50e2596c609f074de53df2933b927453d262d8bb8ea0a81dc.jpg"/&gt; Calibration</td><td>Calibrates DAQ-2000 series modules</td></tr></table>

# Configuration

The Configuration function allows you to adjust memory allocation for continuous analog input/output and digital input/output operations. To open the configuration window:

1. Click on the Configuration button. A DAQ Utility window appears with a list of installed devices.
2. Right-click on a device, then select Device Configuration from the pop-up menu. A Device Configuration window appears.

![DAQ Utility\nExit Evaluate memory size\nDevice Index AI(KB) AO(KB) DI(KB) DO(KB) State\nDAQ-2205 0 3072 3072 .. .. Allocated\nDevice Configuration](.daqmaster-manual-1/32f44c2f5fe937c667edc3ada94847554d2afc4848c9e4a1b8a2dcd90fc9f956.jpg)

You may use the memory evaluator to calculate the required size.

![Evaluate memory size\nAIO	DIO\nCard Type:	2205\nNumber Of Samples:	100\nBuffer Size:	200	Bytes\nApply\nExit](.daqmaster-manual-1/be0e256ca6e8150f521b477cce0278f7afab5d96c11917951026e94215cde50d.jpg)

3. Adjust the allocated memory buffer, then click OK.

![Device Configuration\nThis utility is used for the cards that will perform continuous AI, AO, DI and DO.\nDevice: DAQ-2205\nBuffer Allocated Setting(KB):\nAI: 3072\nAO: 3072\nDI: ...\nDO: ...\nOK Cancel](.daqmaster-manual-1/4e86b0b2330d064ab60ca402fd0b2158fe9af6c435b079066856b9ea0b10e1db.jpg)

4. Restart the system to apply the changes.

# NOTE

If you do not restart the system, the State field of the selected device from the DAQ Utility window shows Unallocated.

# Test Panel

The DAQMaster integrates a basic test function to analyze test and measurement tasks and operations supported by the installed module. To access, click on the test panel button from the sub-function panel. The test panel interface changes according to the selected module and its supported operation. Refer to the following sections.

# Analog Input

When launching the test panel for ADLINK DAQ-2000 Series and 9000 Series modules, click on the AI tab sheet to adjust the following parameters:

▶ Mode: Select continuous or polling mode
▶ AI Channel: Select the AI channel
▶ Reference Ground: Select the reference ground
▶ AI Range: Select the AI range
▶ Sample Rate: Set the AI sampling rate

Click on Start to test the operation or click Stop to abort.

![TestPanel: Virtual Device\nAI | AI0 | DIO |\nMode: Continue AI\nAI Channel: AIO\nReference Ground: Differential\nAI Range: +/- 10V\nSample Rate: 10000 Hz\nCopyright at AIO INK Inc. 2008\nStart Stop\nClose](.daqmaster-manual-1/04c600a735909368bdfe1b014f31916ce6dda2c43c7c53d9164ed47b5802c2a3.jpg)

# Analog Output

When using the test panel for ADLINK DAQ-2000 Series and 6000 Series modules, click on the AO tab sheet to adjust the following parameters:

▶ Mode: Select DC Output or Function Generator
▶ AO Channel: Select the channel for analog output
▶ Function: Select the output function such as Sine, Square, Triangle, or Sawtooth Wave
▶ Offset: Set the function offset
▶ Frequency: Set the function frequency
▶ Amplitude: Set the function amplitude
▶ Phase: Set the phase value
▶ Duty Cycle: Set the duty cycle

For advanced operations, DAQMaster provides a basic function generator that you may use to set the offset, frequency, amplitude, phase, and duty cycle.

Click on Start to test the operation or click Stop to abort.

![TestPanel: Virtual Device\nAI	AD	DI0\nAD Channel\nA00\nMode:\nDC Output\nDC\nOutput Value:\n0	V\nFunction Generator\nFunction:\nScan Value\nOffset:\n0	V\nFrequency:\n100 Hz\nAmplitude:\n1	V\nPhosphingol:\n0	Duly Cycle:\n50	%\nStart	Stop\nClose](.daqmaster-manual-1/225f31b02d04205d9c15101d800a49c0b059d0cefa0f373b8c5e6100f81b06a0.jpg)

For 6000 Series modules, you may conveniently adjust the related parameters such as AO channel number, output range, and output value.

![Test Panel -- 6208\nVoltage Output\nVoltage Output Channel:\nV0\nOutput Value:\n0 V\nVoltage Output Range:\n+/- 10V\nOutput\nCurrent Output\nCurrent Output Channel:\nA0\nCurrent Output Range:\n0-20mA\nOutput Value:\n5 mA\nOutput\nClose](.daqmaster-manual-1/e3f254919e24102bea1e18d98b3344e2f7b9b44a2b7279a9231ad6c25d13caca.jpg)

# Digital Input/Output

To use the test panel for ADLINK DAQ-2000/7000/9000 Series modules, click on the DIO tab and adjust the DIO port number and mode accordingly.

![TextPanel: Virtual Device\nAI	AD	DIO\nPort Direction:\nDIO Port\nPort A\nPort B\nPort C\nClose](.daqmaster-manual-1/afb43279c7c12940063c3167b6ce2dbbf7f23b8f42f36f3e87e383e1500809b7.jpg)

When you set the port direction to input, the digital input value is displayed with the corresponding LED component. When you set the port direction to output, the utility controls the digital output value with the corresponding switches.

![Test Panel - 9111\nAll DI & DO\nDI\nDI Port: DI Port 0\nValue: 0\nRead\nDO\nDO Port: D/D Port 0\nValue: 0\nWrite\nClose](.daqmaster-manual-1/5858c857e22f60e1337a69d44003d006036737fefb0a56e221ca390fe3601b22.jpg)

# Timer/Counter

For ADLINK 8554 timer/counter module, you may test the basic function after selecting the counter number and adjusting the interval. Refer to the screens below.

![PCI-8554: 0 Test Panel\nTimer Counter\nTimer:\nTC0\nInterval:\n1000 ms\nCount:\n0\nStart Stop\nClose](.daqmaster-manual-1/58ccb2ea42c0ac003a4d7f861297085d39c244667e3879492e3fa4d79a9f8e88.jpg)

![PCI-8554: 0 Test Panel\nTimer Counter\nCounter:\nTCO\nCount:\n0\nStart Update Stop\nClose](.daqmaster-manual-1/2162f35e3d98e9f4aa086c8c077ad59908fba86b4e26f28a684ee70ccb1d570b.jpg)

# Calibration

The Device Manager integrates a calibration tool for DAQ/PXI-2000 Series modules. Calibration brings accurate measurements for A/D and D/A operations.

To start the calibration process for selected DAQ modules, click on the Calibration button, then follow screen instructions to proceed.

Refer to the card's user manual for more information on calibration.

# 5 Software Manager

The Software Manager detects and displays installed ADLINK test and measurement software applications, and features online software updating.

# NOTE

DAQMaster currently does not support Linux.

The Software Manager supports the following test and measurement applications, drivers, ActiveX controls, and third-party applications/components:

<table><tr><td>Type</td><td>Product Name</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="4">Windows WDM Driver</td><td>PCIS-DASK</td><td>ADLINK PCI/PCI Express®/cPCI Series DAQ Card Drivers for Windows</td></tr><tr><td>D2K-DASK</td><td>ADLINK DAQ/DAQe/PXI-2000 Series DAQ Card Drivers for Windows</td></tr><tr><td>WD-DASK</td><td>ADLINK PCI/PXI-9820 High-Speed Digitizer Drivers for Windows</td></tr><tr><td>DAQPilot</td><td>Revolutionary Task-oriented DAQ Driver and Wizard</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="4">ActiveX Control Set</td><td>DAQBench</td><td>ActiveX Controls for Measurement and SCADA/HMI</td></tr><tr><td>PCIS-OCX</td><td>ActiveX Controls for ADLINK PCI/PCI Express®/cPCI Series DAQ Cards</td></tr><tr><td>D2K-OCX</td><td>ActiveX Controls for ADLINK DAQ/DAQe/PXI-2000 Series DAQ Cards</td></tr><tr><td>WD-OCX</td><td>ActiveX Controls for ADLINK PCI/PXI-9820 Digitizer</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="4">Third-Party Software Support</td><td>DAQ-LVIEW PnP</td><td>LabVIEWTM Drivers for ADLINK PCI/PCI Express®/cPCI Series DAQ Cards</td></tr><tr><td>DAQ-MTLB for MATLAB®</td><td>MATLAB DAQ Toolbox for ADLINK DAQ Cards</td></tr><tr><td>D2K-VEE</td><td>VEETM Drivers for ADLINK DAQ/DAQe/PXI-2000 Series DAQ Cards</td></tr><tr><td>PCIS-VEE</td><td>VEETM Drivers for ADLINK PCI/cPCI Series DAQ Cards</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3">Proprietary Application</td><td>DAQCreator</td><td>Data Acquisition System Creator</td></tr><tr><td>DAQMaster</td><td>Configuration-based Device Manager for ADLINK DAQ Cards</td></tr><tr><td>PCIS-OPC</td><td>OPC 2.0-Compliant Servers for ADLINK Devices</td></tr></table>

# 5.1 Views

<table><tr><td colspan="2">Item</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/91fccaaeb0abefb055328bddeb4c34865b144c5af9080da6a595fd019bd9934f.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Collapse</td><td>Collapses the product tree</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/bfabaa3e8b900233649543e3978dfd358e9759a7df096b7dae0689bde84d6d84.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Expand</td><td>Expands the product tree</td></tr></table>

# 5.2 Database Functions

<table><tr><td colspan="2">Item</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/65ebef23ad8d744c5ed5f2747531e1f7bbbff25f1c03db7fb89b1399ea1f3eff.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Software Product Overview</td><td>Displays an overview of ADLINK test and measurement software applications</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/9427916197d0372bb384bd547e0a3ca2c8b9812d4527ad9b57e72bcf814149b1.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Hardware Support List</td><td>Displays a hardware list classified by supported software products</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/fdb8002ec657711ff4033e2ec3f8e2485caf261f4aee950af8cd781423e47798.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Refresh</td><td>Refresh the tree view and product page</td></tr></table>

# Software Product Overview

The software product page provides a matrix of ADLINK test and measurement applications divided into five major product classes:

▶ Windows drivers
▶ Linux drivers (inquiries only)
▶ Third-party software support
▶ ActiveX Control (componentware)
▶ Proprietary applications

To deliver robust support for ADLINK devices, these applications are regularly updated, particularly the Windows and Linux drivers. The Software Manager can help you update these test and measurement applications.

ADLINK has also released the latest versions of DAQ card drivers including DASK and DAQPilot to support Windows Vista $^{™}$ . You may visit http://www.adlinktech.com/TM/software-product.html for detailed information.

# Hardware Support List

The Hardware Support List displays all devices that support a particular ADLINK software application. Below are some applications and the devices which support them.

PCIS-DASK: ADLINK PCI/PCIe/cPCI Series DAQ Card Drivers for Windows

6208, 6216, 6308, 7200, 7224, 7230, 7233, 7234, 7248, 7250, 7258, 7260, 7296, 7300, 7348, 7396, 7432, 7433, 7434, 7442, 7443, 7444, 7452, 8554, 9111, 9112, 9113, 9114, 9118, 9221, 9810, 9812

D2K-DASK: ADLINK DAQ-/DAQe-/PXI-2000 Series DAQ Card Drivers for Windows

2005, 2006, 2010, 2016, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2208, 2213, 2214, 2501, 2502

WD-DASK: ADLINK PCI/PXI-9820 Digitizer Driver for Windows 9820

# Refresh

Refreshes the tree view and the corresponding product page.

# 5.3 Sub-functions

The sub-function panel comes with four functions:

<table><tr><td colspan="2">Item</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/5dba03089d64194ab434030558a9c1b22e459202e702f38d75d5eff460f920dc.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Update Wizard</td><td>Displays a version table for software updating</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/505226b3370528308653c33c1fe11f2146472a41ac3f4be80a1cc20c861c9e12.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Code Creator</td><td>Launches the Code Creator utility that guides a user in setting the correct DAQ task parameters for C code generation and program DAQ with DASK library</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/c867d65889e5847fe16bd9ab44489e919b7a8c1227bf90b4f858bbbf69bc0201.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Data Conversion Tool</td><td>Launches the data conversion tool that enables a user to load a captured data file and export it to various file formats including scaled or raw</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/bfa0b7b12c3c86d5988281a336e0294a0f52c770e64134bba467e1bd8d888ede.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Sample Directory</td><td>Redirects the user to the sample program directory depending on the selected software application</td></tr></table>

# Update Wizard

# NOTE

This function requires Internet connection.

For hardware drivers or application software updates, the Update Wizard redirects you to the ADLINK website that features an online version table. The website lets you check for newer product versions and/or updates. Use the Update Wizard to update your measurement applications quickly and easily.

# To use the Update Wizard:

1. Launch DAQMaster, then click on Software Manager.
2. Click the Update Wizard button from the sub-function panel. An Internet browser appears and displays the update site.

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<table><tr><td>Software Product</td><td>Your Software</td><td>Recommended Update</td><td>Release Note</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Windows WDM Driver</td></tr><tr><td>PCIS-DASK</td><td>Not installed</td><td>4.13.1</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>D2K-DASK</td><td>1.25</td><td>1.75</td><td>Note.txt</td></tr><tr><td>WD-DASK</td><td>Not installed</td><td>1.27</td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">ActiveX Control Set</td></tr><tr><td>PCIS-OCX</td><td>2.44</td><td>2.41</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>D2K-OCX</td><td>Not installed</td><td>1.01</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>WD-OCX</td><td>Not installed</td><td>1.0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>DAOBench</td><td>Not installed</td><td>2.42</td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Third-Party Software Support</td></tr><tr><td>DAO-LVIEW PnP</td><td>Not installed</td><td>1.25</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>DAO-MTLB for MATLAB®</td><td>Not installed</td><td>1.01</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>D2K-VEE</td><td>Not installed</td><td>1.12</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>PCIS-VEE</td><td>Not installed</td><td>3.21</td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Application</td></tr><tr><td>DAOCreator</td><td>Not installed</td><td>1.0</td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">OPC Server</td></tr><tr><td>PCIS-OPC</td><td>Not installed</td><td>2.1</td><td></td></tr></table>

The update site comes with four columns that tell you all available software applications, the software application(s) installed in your system, the recommended update, and the update's release note. It is recommended that you check the release note before downloading the update to avoid system conflicts and other related issues.

# Code Creator

Code Creator is an easy-to-use code generator that works with ADLINK DAQ devices. It provides an intuitive user interface that reduces system development time. You simply select the devices, configure the data acquisition parameters and the viewing windows, then generate the corresponding C source code for further programming. DAQMaster provides a function button that you can use to launch Code Creator.

![Code Creator\nNo Source\nCode Generator\nADLINK\nCode Creator\nCode type\nPCB-DASK\nDQK-DASK\nCode file name:\nDQK-0001\nLocation:\nC:\ADLINK\DAK-Master\\nCard type: PCB208\nOperation:\nFloating Output\nDigital Input\nDigital Output\n下一步(N) )\n取消\nReady](.daqmaster-manual-1/e84ae57a64bbdd58cf4e0db77f94b2243096b282606714f8bad04fe383040cf6.jpg)

# Data Conversion Tool

Data files generated by DAQ functions that perform continuous data acquisition is written in binary format. Since raw binary files are difficult to interpret, the DAQCvt tool converts these files into a readable format for text editors or spreadsheet processing. For more information on DAQCvt, refer to the documentation that came with your device or module.

![ADLink DAQ File Convert Utility\nInput File\nFile Path:\nBrowse\nCard Type: AD Range:\nChannel number: Scan rate(Hz):\nNumber of scan: Start date:\nData width: Start time:\nChannel order: Channel/Range:\nView\nLoad\nOutput File\nFile Path:\nBrowse\nFormat: Scaled data to text file\nText File\nSeparator: Space Tab, Title/Head\nDigital: Decimal Hexadecimal\nStart Convert About Exit](.daqmaster-manual-1/cb56ad1acf29caeb44696aaf51be153e9c9c325ad6c353f5a9ada75ed1029001.jpg)

# Sample Program Directory

Redirects you to the sample program directory depending on your selected software application.

# 6 Task Manager

The DAQMaster Task Manager is an interface bridge to the DAQPilot Task Manager. This function allows you to manage created DAQ tasks with simple editing functions such as adding/creating, deleting, modifying, copying, and renaming tasks.

Below are the task manager commands:

<table><tr><td colspan="2">Item</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/c8c4c4e80640481601696c814d094db7e457b7b969eb7c71e430685ce62009ca.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Add/Create a Task</td><td>Adds or creates a new DAQ task</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/a2f7e20d2ecfeb31c416b051b54e8211e23f4c665e383596709e15a140e4bb70.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Delete</td><td>Deletes the selected task</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/34cd3bfd8f1db7d50ada8efda60339a17017fa7a332c9f87cbc21bd3de0aad29.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Modify</td><td>Launches the DAQPilot Wizard to re-configure the task specification</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/23605ca5c0f22875fa6334995fbd2d98890743ae3d35b548be7b212fd80a5480.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Rename</td><td>Renames the selected task</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/2cd3dfa5c5131ee8c1fdb9a3e91df1cf67267039b10d97c9cf279a32f8619ca8.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Launch Instant Panel</td><td>Launches the DAQPilot&#x27;s instant test panel depending on the selected task</td></tr><tr><td>&lt;img src="images/90f54159be1614090abc8e279f7653b5948696f13dbc7b8364ec47b285ffc4bf.jpg"/&gt;</td><td>Generate C Code</td><td>Generates a C reference code depending on the selected task. The generated code may be used for further programming with DAQPilot API.</td></tr></table>

# NOTE

For more information on DAQPilot, refer to the DAQPilot user's manual.

# Appendix

# A DAQMaster Distribution

Below is the DAQMaster installed directory architecture.

<table><tr><td>Level 1</td><td>Level 2</td><td>Note</td></tr><tr><td>—</td><td>Help</td><td>DAQMaster.chm</td></tr><tr><td>—</td><td>Content</td><td>Pin maps, HTML files</td></tr><tr><td>—</td><td>Manual</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>—</td><td>Utility</td><td>Memory allocation tools</td></tr><tr><td>DAQMaster.exe</td><td>—</td><td>Main application</td></tr><tr><td>RelNote.txt</td><td>—</td><td>DAQMaster release note</td></tr><tr><td>Readme.txt</td><td>—</td><td></td></tr></table>

# Required Files

When installing DAQMaster, necessary merge module for DASK and DAQPilot libraries are automatically installed. These are the system files for PCIS-DASK, D2K-DASK, WD-DASK, and DAQPilot runtime module. Install the corresponding software packages to learn more about sample programs for DASK libraries and DAQPilot.

# B .DAT File Format

This section describes the file format of .DAT files logged through the file system. The data file has two parts: Header and Data Block. The file structure is shown below:

<table><tr><td>Header</td></tr><tr><td>DAQ data</td></tr></table>

# Header

The header part records information related to the stored data with total length of 60 bytes. The data structure of the file header is enumerated below:

<table><tr><td colspan="4">Header (Total length: 60 bytes)</td></tr><tr><td>Elements</td><td>Type</td><td>Size (b)</td><td>Comments</td></tr><tr><td>ID</td><td>char</td><td>10</td><td>File ID, such as ADLINKDAQ1</td></tr><tr><td>card_type</td><td>short</td><td>2</td><td>Card type.• PCI-9111DG: 20• PCI-9111HR: 21• PCI-9112: 22• PCI-9113: 23• PCI-9114DG: 24• PCI-9114HG: 25• PCI-9118DG: 26• PCI-9118HG: 27• PCI-9118HR: 28• PCI-9810: 29• PCI-9812: 30• cPCI-9116: 32</td></tr><tr><td>num_of_channels</td><td>short</td><td>2</td><td>Total number of scanned channels (1, 2)</td></tr><tr><td>channel_no</td><td>unsigned char</td><td>1</td><td>Channel number where data was read from. Available only for single channel cards. (0, 1)</td></tr><tr><td>num_of_scan</td><td>long</td><td>4</td><td>Number of data for each channel.</td></tr><tr><td>data_width</td><td>short</td><td>2</td><td>Data width• 0: 8 bits• 1: 16 bits• 2: 32 bits</td></tr><tr><td>channel_order</td><td>short</td><td>2</td><td>Channel scanned sequence0: normal (0-1-2-3)</td></tr><tr><td>ad_range</td><td>short</td><td>2</td><td>AI range code1: +/-10V2: +/-5V3: +/-2.5V4: +/-1.25V5: +/-0.625V6: +/-0.3125V7: +/-0.5V8: +/-0.05V9: +/-0.005V10: +/-1V11: +/-0.1V12: +/-0.01V13: +/-0.001V14: 0-20V15: 0-10V16: 0-5V17: 0-2.5V18: 0-1.25V19: 0-1V20: 0-0.1V21: 0-0.01V22: 0-0.001V</td></tr><tr><td>scan_rate</td><td>double</td><td>8</td><td>Sampling rate for each channel</td></tr><tr><td>num_of_channel_range</td><td>short</td><td>2</td><td>Not used</td></tr><tr><td>start_date</td><td>char</td><td>8</td><td>Starting date of DAQ (12/31/99)</td></tr><tr><td>start_time</td><td>char</td><td>8</td><td>Starting time of DAQ (18:30:25)</td></tr><tr><td>start_millisec</td><td>char</td><td>3</td><td>Starting millisecond of DAQ (360)</td></tr><tr><td>reserved</td><td>char</td><td>6</td><td>Not used</td></tr></table>

# Data Block

The data block forms the second part of the .DAT file. The data is written to file in a 16-bit binary format with the lower byte first (little endian). For example, the value 0x1234 is written to disk with 34 first followed by 12. The total length of the data block depends on the data width and the total data count.

\* channel no. (CH#) \* A/D converted data (ND) \* Value stored in the file (OD)

<table><tr><td>Card Type</td><td>Data Format</td><td>Value calculation*</td></tr><tr><td>PCI-9111DG</td><td>Every 16-bit signed integer data:D11 D10 D9...D1 D0C3 C2 C1 C0Where D11, D10...D0 is the A/D data and C3, C2, C1, C0 is the channel numbers.</td><td>CH# = OD &amp; 0x0F ND= OD &gt;&gt;4 or ND = OD/16</td></tr><tr><td>PCI-9111HR</td><td>Every 16-bit signed integer data:D15 D14 D13...D1 D0Where D15, D14...D0 is the A/D data.</td><td>ND = OD</td></tr><tr><td>PCI-9112cPCI9112</td><td>Every 16-bit unsigned integer data:D11 D10 D9...D1 D0 C3 C2 C1 C0Where D11, D10...D0 is the A/D data, and C3, C2, C1, C0 is the channel number.</td><td>CH# = OD &amp; 0x0F ND= OD &gt;&gt;4 or ND = OD/16</td></tr><tr><td>PCI-9113</td><td>Every 32-bit unsigned integer data (including 12-bit unsigned A/D data):B31...B21 C4...C0 B15...B12 D11 D10... D0Where D11, D10...D0 is the A/D data, C4, C3, C2, C1, C0 is the channel number, and B31 to B21 &amp; B15 to B12 is unused.</td><td>CH# = (OD &gt;&gt;16) &amp; 0x1F ND = OD &amp; 0x0FFF</td></tr><tr><td>PCI-9114DGPCI-9114HG</td><td>Every 32-bit unsigned integer data (including 16-bit signed A/D data)B31...B21 C4 C3 C2 C1 C0 D15D14...D1 D0Where D15, D14...D0 is the A/D data, C4, C3, C2, C1, C0 is the channel number, and B31 to B21is unused.</td><td>CH# = (OD &gt;&gt;16) &amp; 0x1F ND = OD &amp; 0xFFFF</td></tr><tr><td>cPCI-9116</td><td>Every 16-bit signed integer data:D15 D14 D13...D1 D0Where D15, D14...D0 is the A/D data.</td><td>ND = OD</td></tr><tr><td>PCI-9118HR</td><td>Every 16-bit signed integer data:D15 D14 D13...D1 D0Where D15, D14...D0 is the A/D data.</td><td>ND = OD</td></tr><tr><td>PCI-9118DGPCI-9118HG</td><td>Every 16-bit unsigned integer data:D11 D10 D9...D1 D0 C3 C2 C1 C0Where D11, D10...D0 is the A/D data, and C3, C2, C1, C0 is the channel number.</td><td>CH# = OD &amp; 0x0F ND = OD &gt;&gt;4 or ND = OD/16</td></tr><tr><td>PCI-9812</td><td>Every 16-bit signed integer data:D11 D10 D9...D1 D0 b3 b2 b1 b0Where D11, D10...D0 is the A/D data, b2, b1, b0 is the digital input data, and b3 is the trigger detection flag.</td><td>ND = OD &gt;&gt;4 or ND = OD/16</td></tr><tr><td>PCI-9810</td><td>Every 16-bit signed integer data:D9 D8 D7...D1 D0 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1b0Where D9, D8...D0 is the A/D data,b2, b1, b0 is the digital input data, andb3 is the trigger detection flag.</td><td>ND = OD &gt;&gt;6 or ND =OD/64</td></tr></table>

The file is written in binary format and may not be supported by normal text editors. You may use the DAQ Conversion Tool to view or get the file information and data value. DAQCreator can load the data file as a data source and may export the data to Microsoft Excel or CSV file format.
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