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Category Archives: Data Logger
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
Retrieve and Share Stand Alone Configuration Files
Whether you simply want to transfer stand-alone settings from one data logger to another, or you’re troubleshooting a recording issue, it’s sometimes helpful to be able to retrieve your stand-alone setup configuration. In this application note, I’ll show you how to do just that. In addition, we’ll take that stand-alone configuration, and transfer the setup Read More
Stand-Alone Date/Time Stamps in Microsoft Excel
A critical component of data acquisition, date/time stamps allow you to determine the status of your device under test at a particular instant in time. How that date/time stamp is displayed, and the precision (to the nearest tenth or hundredth of a second) can be quite subjective. Some like to see the date first (mm/dd/yyyy), Read More
New Stand-alone Data Logging Features Added to the WinDaq Dashboard
The latest version of the WinDaq Dashboard includes two helpful new features to the Stand-alone data recording functionality of the DI-2108, DI-2108-P, and DI-4000 Series of data acquisition and data logger products. Record on Power Startup Use the Record on Power Startup checkbox in the Stand Alone Setup window to begin a recording session to Read More
How To Update Your DI-1100, DI-1110, DI-2108, DI-2108-P, DI-2160, DI-4108, DI-4208 or DI-4718B Firmware
Supported Instruments This post applies to the following data acquisition products DI-1100; DI-2108; DI-2108-P; DI-2160; DI-4108; DI-4208; DI-4718B; DI-4730 On occasion, especially if it’s been a while since you purchased your data logger, it may be necessary to update the firmware (low-level software embedded inside of the data logger). This article includes instructions on checking the current Read More
Making Parallel Thermocouple Measurements
The question comes up often, “Can I connect a thermocouple to your data acquisition system and a secondary device (i.e. additional monitoring equipment, a controller, etc), at the same time?” The answer is yes. It’s often convenient to make a parallel measurement when using a thermocouple to acquire temperature data, while using the same temperature Read More
Send Text Alerts Using the DI-808 Web-based Data Logger
Not only can you email data and alarm alerts using the DI-808 web-based logger, you can also send text alerts to your mobile phone or tablet. All major carriers (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, etc.) have designated email addresses that can be used to send text messages via an outgoing mail server (email-to-sms). To send a text Read More
Microsoft Edge Bug Workaround for Model DI-808
There’s a bug in the Microsoft Edge web browser that prevents the program from working properly with DATAQ Instruments’ model DI-808 Web Data Logger. The problem manifests itself when you attempt to connect to the DI-808 using Edge with a direct connection (no router involvement) and by using the DI-808’s factory default address of http://169.254.67.83. Read More