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Open a File and Record Data in WinDaq

It has come to our attention that some WinDaq users are having trouble recording data. Upon choosing ‘Record’ from the ‘File’ pull-down menu, they’re never prompted for a file name or file size/record time. While we haven’t been able to duplicate this behavior here at DATAQ as of yet, we do have a workaround for Read More

Automotive Testing Expo North America

Come see us at the Automotive Testing Expo North America, October 21st, 22nd and 23rd in Novi, Michigan! Taking place at the massive Suburban Collection Showplace, this years Expo features over 220 exhibitors, including the engineering, sales and support team from DATAQ Instruments! Catch up with Chuck, Chen and Shawn (aka Daqhelper from the DATAQ Read More

WinDaq ExcelLink Allows You to Specify a Worksheet

Released earlier this year (2025), the ExcelLink add-on provides a real-time bridge between WinDaq and Microsoft Excel. In previous releases of ExcelLink, it was only possible to stream data into the first worksheet (the default). Recent ExcelLink updates allow you to select a workbook, and choose a specific worksheet into which your data will stream. Read More

Event, State, Count Data Logging – Dry vs. Wet Contacts

In the world of data acquisition, the ability to count events, determining how often those events occurred and when, is a fairly common request. Event, State and Count data loggers like the DI-2160 allow you to do just that. Designed specifically for this purpose, event, state and count data loggers do not acquire signal levels Read More

Observe Temperature Variations with the FLIR Thermal Imaging Camera

Thermal imaging cameras allow technicians and engineers to troubleshoot and identify troublesome issues. While you can feel hot and cold, unless it’s glowing red or covered in ice crystals, you can’t visualize those temperature extremes with the naked eye. DATAQ Instruments now offers the FLIR One Pro thermal imaging camera, allowing you to detect heat Read More

Using Markers to Determine Maximum/Minimum Values in imc FAMOS

How do you find maximum and minimum values in imc FAMOS? From the imc FAMOS home screen, switch to the main view (see below). 2.) In the main view window, click the ‘Load data file’ button, and choose a data file. 3.) With the file open, choose the “Channel1” data, and click the ‘Show selection Read More

DATAQ Instruments to Attend This Years ‘Sensors Converge’ Event

DATAQ Instruments is helping to shape the future of sensor development and data acquisition. Join us at booth 1045, June 24-26 and meet some of our knowledgeable and friendly design engineers. One of the largest sensor and electronics trade shows in the United States, the three-day event allows you to mingle with engineers, developers and Read More

DI-4×08-E vs. DI-4×08-M: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between the DI-4×08-E and the DI-4×08-M? At first glance, they appear to be different data loggers all together. In reality, they’re built on the same physical platform. Besides the obvious difference (a metal enclosure vs. a plastic one), there are some important distinctions to be made. The Enclosures Ah yes, the enclosures. Read More

Introducing WinDaq Expert (and Basic) Mode

For decades, customers have used WinDaq data acquisition software to acquire and analyze data. Over the course of time, many features and upgrades have been added. While those additions are critical for some, most are seldom if ever used by a majority of customers. To help declutter, and hide seldom used menu items, WinDaq now Read More

Saving Add-On Setup and Configuration

WinDaq add-ons (including those featured in the WinDaq UtilityPack) allow you to customize your display, and add functionally to the software. You can add meters and gauges, plot a spectrogram or program digital ports. All of these functions require setup and configuration. The Add-on Auto Startup Configuration utility saves you the time and effort of Read More