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Personal Daq Quick Start Guide

USB Data Acquisition Modules

Personal Daq/54
Personal Daq/55
Personal Daq/56
PDQ1
PDQ2

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Personal Daq

Quick Start Guide

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For: Personal Daq/54, /55, /56
PDQ1 and PDQ2

(1) Install Software

When using Personal Daq modules to acquire data, computer energy save modes can cause
false data readings. Prior to using Personal Daq modules, ensure your computer’s energy save
mode is disabled. If needed, consult your PC user’s manual to disable energy save (power
suspension) modes.

IMPORTANT: Software must be installed before installing hardware.
If you purchased software, e.g., Personal DaqViewXL, an associated authorization code was

included with your order. If this is the case keep your code in a safe place. You will need
to enter it prior to the initial run of that application.

For successful operation, your computer should conform to the following, as a minimum:

• PC system with Pentium® processor

• Available USB port

• Microsoft Windows 98SE (Second Edition), WindowsMe/2000 or /XP

• 16 Mbytes of RAM (32 Mbytes, or greater, is recommended)

• Energy Save modes disabled (see note at top of page)

After reviewing the previous notes and ensuring that your computer meets or exceeds the minimum
requirements, perform the installation according to the following steps:

Remove previous version Daq drivers, if present. You can do this through Microsoft’s

1.

Add/Remove Programs utility located in the Windows Control panel. Navigation to the
utility from the Windows Desktop is as follows:

Start ® Settings ® Control Panel ® Add/Remove Programs

2. Place the Data Acquisition CD into the CD-ROM drive. Wait for PC to auto-run the CD.

This may take a few moments, depending on your PC. If the CD does not auto-run, use the
Desktop’s Start/Run/Browse feature to access and run the .exe file from the drive.

3. After the intro-screen appears, follow the screen prompts.

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Installing Personal DaqViewXL

Personal DaqViewXL is an Excel-based application that is available as a purchased-option. To install a non-trial
version of the application you will need an authorization code. The code is provided at the time of purchase. To
install the application:

1. Run Personal DaqView.

2. Select Authorization from the File pull-down menu. An Authorization dialog box will appear.

3. Type in the code, as it appears on your Authorization Sheet.

4. Click the <Apply Code> button.

Refer to the associated document, 491-0905 Personal DaqViewXL User’s Guide for additional information.

Installing a Post Acquisition Data Viewing Application

An eZ-PostView application is included free with your software package. However, two other view programs with
additional features are available for purchase. These are eZ-TimeView and eZ-FrequencyView. The document
entitled eZ-Analyst Series Software Reference (p/n 1086-0922) contains detailed information regarding these
applications.

When eZ-PostView is about to be installed an authorization box will appear. This allows you to install one of the
purchased options [providing you have an appropriate code]. You do not need a code to install eZ-PostView.
In this case, simply proceed without entering a code and eZ-PostView will automatically install.

To install eZ-TimeView or eZ-FrequencyView enter the applicable code as it appears on your Authorization Sheet;
then click the <Apply Code> button.

Note that you can install a purchased view application at a later time, as follows:

1. Run eZ-PostView.

2. Select Authorization from the File pull-down menu. An Authorization dialog box will appear.

3. Type in the code, as it appears on your Authorization Sheet.

4. Click the <Apply Code> button.

Reference Notes:

Adobe Acrobat PDF versions of documents pertaining to Personal Daq are automatically installed

onto your PC’s hard-drive as a part of product support at the time of software installation. The
default location is the Programs group, which can be accessed via the Windows Desktop Start
Menu.

Personal Daq documentation can be read directly from your data acquisition CD. After placing the

CD in the CD-ROM drive simply click the <View PDFS> button on the opening screen and select
the desired PDF from the pull-down list.

After completing the software installation continue with (2) Install Hardware, which immediately follows.

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