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WinDaq®/Lite and WinDaq® High Speed Data Acquisition Software

WinDaq Data Acquisition Software

Product Highlights

But I have a Chart Recorder — Why WinDaq?

  • Experience paperless data collection that's faster and more cost-effective for any application.
  • Stream digitized analog data directly to a PC, or over an Ethernet network to any server.
  • Replace bulky chart recorders and expensive paper with our field-proven PC-based instruments.
  • Get better price and performance than with any traditional instrument.

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Our WinDaq/Pro, WinDaq/Pro+, and WinDaq/Lite data acquisition software packages offer real time display and disk streaming for the Windows environment. Their real time display can operate in a smooth scroll or triggered sweep mode of operation, and can be scaled into any unit of measure. Event markers with comments allow you to annotate your data acquisition session with descriptive information as you're recording to disk. Raise your productivity to new heights with their unique multitasking feature. Record waveform data to disk in the background while running any combination of programs in the foreground — even WinDaq Waveform Browser playback software to review and analyze the waveform data as it's being stored!

Explaining the Differences
Software Sample Rate for DI-71X Products* Sample Rate for DI-148/158 Products
WinDaq/Lite Records at a maximum throughput rate of 1108 Hz. Records at a maximum throughput rate of 240Hz.
WinDaq/HS Records at the maximum sample rate of the hardware (4800Hz). Records at the maximum sample rate of the hardware (14400Hz).

*DI-71X Stand-alone data loggers record to SD flash memory at 14400Hz without the need to purchase WinDaq/HS. If recording to a PC you must purchase WinDaq/HS to achieve the maximum throughput rate to PC (4800Hz).

Please Note: Supports DI-148, DI-158, DI-710, DI-718B, and DI-781Bx products. WinDaq/Lite supports all DATAQ Instruments Hardware except the DI-770, EL-USB products, DI-900MB products, and GL data loggers. Use WinDaq/Pro or Pro+ for high speed data acquisition applications using DI-720, DI-730, DI-722, DI-785, and DI-788 products.

Sampling of WinDaq's Powerful Features:

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data acquisition setup

Setup

Double-click and enter the channels you want to acquire into the WinDaq scan list. Click to select gain, signal averaging, and peak or valley detection per channel. Click to define a single to 32-channel display, either triggered sweep (oscilloscope-like), or scrolling (chart recorder-like). Click again to define a sample rate ranging from less than one to 250,000 per second. With WinDaq/Pro+, you can even define different sample rates on a per channel basis.
calibrate data acquisition signals

Calibrate

Define a calibration per channel to display waveform values in meaningful units such as psi, °F or °C, amps, rpm, watts, horsepower — any unit of measure you need.
record data acquisition signals

Record

Choose the continuous waveform recording mode, or the triggered mode with selectable trigger level, slope and pre- and post-trigger times. WinDaq automatically time- and date-stamps, then streams acquired data to disk -- record as much data as you need. At the same time, WinDaq supplies a real-time graphical display of any or all channels so you always know where you are and where you're going. WinDaq allows you to record to disk up to 240 channels, and display up to any 32 at the same time.
annotate data acquisition waveforms

Annotate

Of course, you can label any channel with text that describes it — "Motor 1," "Engine Speed," "Vertical Position," etc. But WinDaq also allows you to supply commented event markers while you record - "Beginning test phase 1," "Small vibrations noticed," "Starting cool-down cycle," etc. Your comments and our acquired data combine to form a complete diary of your data acquisition session.
playback acquired data

Playback

Recording is only half the solution. The included WinDaq Waveform Browser playback software allows you to graphically manipulate waveforms in ways you've never seen on a PC. Compress an entire recording to one screen width for a bird's eye view, then expand around an area of interest for a closer look. Use cursors to measure amplitudes and timing with computer-precision. Move to any event marker with the click of a mouse button.
Multitask data acquisition tasks

Multitask

Double your productivity and let WinDaq record while you review last week's results from your spreadsheet, or compose a memo with your word processor. You can even playback data already stored to disk while you're still recording.
analyze data

Analyze

Waveform interpretation is easy with our built-in analysis functions. Apply frequency and filtering analysis with the WinDaq Waveform Browser FFT and DFT functions. Or analyze any range of waveform data with its statistics function. Use X-Y plotting to examine the relationship of one channel to another. Extended analysis functions allow waveform peak detection, integration, differentiation, arithmetic operations, and more.
export acquired data

Export

The WinDaq Waveform Browser can export any range of data to your spreadsheet, or any other analysis or presentation package you use. You can even copy a graphical image displayed by the WinDaq Waveform Browser and paste it directly into a word processing document. Finally, export any range of waveform graphics to your printer for a hard copy record.

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Exclusive Heads-Up Display

From 1 to 32 channels. Smooth scrolling or triggered sweep with level, slope and source selections. Zero plot delay for true real time performance. Active to over 250,000 samples per second and during waveform recording to disk. Control plot speed independently of sample rate.

Floating Tool Box of Functions

Provides a tool box of icons that are used to customize and setup a recording session. The icons, when selected, provide an easy way to set variable parameters such a sample rate, channel settings, display mode, etc.

Gap-Free Disk Streaming

Creates data files limited in length only by the size of your disk.

Real-Time Scaling

Scales each waveform display channel in its own unit of measure.

WinDaq Waveform Browser Software Included Free

Review and analyze your recorded data with WinDaq Waveform Browser, our playback and analysis software included free with all WinDaq software packages. Complete multitasking capability means you can literally record to and analyze data from the same file at the same time.

Share Recorded Files with Anyone

Since WinDaq Waveform Browser Software may be Downloaded Free from our Web Site, any recorded data file may be easily shared with anyone, anywhere in the world.

Free WinDaq/Lite

We provide WinDaq/Lite software free with every hardware purchase that does not include WinDaq/Pro or WinDaq/Pro+ software.

WinDaq/XL

WinDaq/XL is a software add-on to WinDaq/Lite, /Pro and /Pro+ that allows data acquired by these packages to be ported to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet in real time and on a continuous basis.

DADiSP

Extend your post processing waveform analysis capability with DADiSP software.

View the WinDaq data acquisition software demonstration videos

Multimedia Demonstration Videos

View the Software Demonstration videos to learn the power and simplicity of WinDaq Acquisition and Playback Software. From the Beginner to the Expert level, we cover such topics as simple as Setting a Sample Rate and Exporting Data to Excel to "power user" topics such as X-Y plot Generation and Frequency and Analysis Filtering. See the demos now (flash required).

Ordering Information, Models, and Prices

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WinDaq/HS-148 Special High-Speed version of WinDaq Acquisition for one DI-148U. Record at the speed of the instrument. CD will be shipped (shipping charges apply). $195
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WinDaq/HS-148 EMAIL Special High-Speed version of WinDaq Acquisition for one DI-148U. Unlock Code ONLY. No CD will be shipped. This is for people who have purchased the hardware product and would like to upgrade to High Speed (see Activation Instructions). $195
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WinDaq/HS-158 Special High-Speed version of WinDaq Acquisition for one DI-158 product. Record at the speed of the instrument. CD will be shipped (shipping charges apply). $195
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WinDaq/HS-158 EMAIL Special High-Speed version of WinDaq Acquisition for one DI-158 product. Unlock Code ONLY. No CD will be shipped. This is for people who have purchased the hardware product and would like to upgrade to High Speed (see Activation Instructions). $195
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WinDaq/HS-710 Special High-Speed version of WinDaq Acquisition for one DI-710 product. Record at the speed of the instrument when acquiring directly to a PC. Not required when acquiring to built-in memory. CD will be shipped (shipping charges apply). $595
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WinDaq/HS-710 EMAIL Special High-Speed version of WinDaq Acquisition for one DI-710 product. Unlock Code ONLY. No CD will be shipped. This is for people who have purchased the hardware product and would like to upgrade to High Speed (see Activation Instructions). $595
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WinDaq/HS-715B Special High-Speed version of WinDaq Acquisition for one DI-715B product. Record at the speed of the instrument when acquiring directly to a PC. Not required when acquiring to built-in memory. CD will be shipped (shipping charges apply). $595
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WinDaq/HS-715B EMAIL Special High-Speed version of WinDaq Acquisition for one DI-715B product. Unlock Code ONLY. No CD will be shipped. This is for people who have purchased the hardware product and would like to upgrade to High Speed (see Activation Instructions). $595
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WinDaq/HS-718B Special High-Speed version of WinDaq Acquisition for one DI-718B product. Record at the speed of the instrument when acquiring directly to a PC. Not required when acquiring to built-in memory. CD will be shipped (shipping charges apply). $595
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WinDaq/HS-718B EMAIL Special High-Speed version of WinDaq Acquisition for one DI-718B product. Unlock Code ONLY. No CD will be shipped. This is for people who have purchased the hardware product and would like to upgrade to High Speed (see Activation Instructions). $595
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WinDaq/Lite Multitasking data acquisition software with limited 240 Hz record-to-disk rate. FREE Download WinDaq/Lite on Support page

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Explaining the Differences
Software Sample Rate for DI-71X Products* Sample Rate for DI-148/158 Products
WinDaq/Lite Records at a maximum throughput rate of 1108 Hz. Records at a maximum throughput rate of 240Hz.
WinDaq/HS Records at the maximum sample rate of the hardware (4800Hz). Records at the maximum sample rate of the hardware (14400Hz).

*DI-71X Stand-alone data loggers record to SD flash memory at 14400Hz without the need to purchase WinDaq/HS. If recording to a PC you must purchase WinDaq/HS to achieve the maximum throughput rate to PC (4800Hz).

Please Note: Supports DI-148, DI-158, DI-710, DI-718B, and DI-781Bx products. WinDaq/Lite supports all DATAQ Instruments Hardware except the DI-770, EL-USB products, DI-900MB products, and GL data loggers. Use WinDaq/Pro or Pro+ for high speed data acquisition applications using DI-720, DI-730, DI-722, DI-785, and DI-788 products.

Manuals and Datasheet

WinDaq Data Acquisition Software DatasheetDatasheet (pdf)

WinDaq Data Acquisition Software Fast Start GuideFast Start Guide (pdf)

Multimedia Tutorials and Demonstrations

WinDaq Data Acquisition SoftwareWinDaq Software

Export Data to ExcelHow to Export Recorded Data to Excel

Software Add-ons

ActiveX ControlsActiveX Controls
For programming solutions (FREE)

WinDaq/XLWinDaq/XL
Ports data directly to Windows Excel

WinDaq Data Acquisition Software Add-onsAdd-ons and Utilities
Full listing of Third-party add-ons and DATAQ Instruments utilities and programs.

Which Version of WinDaq Acquisition Software do I need?

Explaining the Differences
Software Sample Rate for DI-71X Products* Sample Rate for DI-148/158 Products
WinDaq/Lite Records at a maximum throughput rate of 1108 Hz. Records at a maximum throughput rate of 240Hz.
WinDaq/HS Records at the maximum sample rate of the hardware (4800Hz). Records at the maximum sample rate of the hardware (14400Hz).

*DI-71X Stand-alone data loggers record to SD flash memory at 14400Hz without the need to purchase WinDaq/HS. If recording to a PC you must purchase WinDaq/HS to achieve the maximum throughput rate to PC (4800Hz).

Please Note: Supports DI-148, DI-158, DI-710, DI-718B, and DI-781Bx products. WinDaq/Lite supports all DATAQ Instruments Hardware except the DI-770, EL-USB products, DI-900MB products, and GL data loggers. Use WinDaq/Pro or Pro+ for high speed data acquisition applications using DI-720, DI-730, DI-722, DI-785, and DI-788 products.

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Selection Guides

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Hardware Selection Guide Wizard
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