Multiple Interval & File Data Logging
Add-on software package for DAQ32Plus/DAQLOGGER
Multi Sample Data Logging Software
AddMulti
for Windows98 / Me / NT 4.0 / 2000 / XP
● Runs as a simple add-on to existing DAQ32Plus/DAQLogger software
● 50 measurement groups with 32 channels per group
● Each group has individual measurement interval
● Each group logs to an independent data file on PC
● Simultaneous multi-group start or single group start
● Logging start/stop can be controlled be a wide range of triggers settings
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AddMulti is a special add-on so
groups and acquisition conditi
group. As many as 32 channels
Group Launcher
Group Launcher is used to set
data acquisition conditions for
individual groups, and to start/stop
data logging. In addition, Group
Launcher displays group names
and statuses. The green flags for
individual groups are symbols to
start batch logging. Highlighted
groups can be started individually.
Overview
Overview enables real-time monitoring of the operating statuses of individual groups through Signal Monitor, Data File Storage Monitor, and Operation
Status Detailed Display Monitor.
Signal Monitor
Status in which data acquisition start conditions
are monitored
Data logging performed when data acquisition
conditions are met
Stopped
Error (e.g., setting error)
Data File Storage Monitor (↑ )
Enables real-time monitoring of the data file creation
status of groups specified in the group list (on right).
Operation Status Detailed
Display Monitor (→)
Enables real-time monitoring of each group's data
acquisition status, measurement intervals, start/stop
times, number of data records, etc.
Data View
Data View lets you use
functions optimized for data
analysis and processing,
such as redisplaying saved
data files, reading data using
the cursor function, and
computing data over cursor
intervals. Data files can be
converted to Excel, Lotus,
and ASCII formats.
Graphic Monitors
Multi-interval, Multi-file
You can create a customized
real-time data monitoring
environment by specifying the
layout of information displays
(e.g., trends, digital, level
meter, analog meter,
thermometer, and temperature
distribution), as well as various
graphic monitors like Group
Launcher and Overview.
With AddMulti, you can create measurement groups to separately set
measurement channels assigned to measurement points involved in
multiple measurements.
Measurement
subject
Data
acquisition
device
Measurement
group
Device
A
Measurement Gr.
No. 1
Device
B
Measurement Gr.
No. 2
Device
C
Measurement Gr.
No. 3
Data acquisition conditions
for each group
Acquisition
start
Acquisition
end
Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition
start
end
start
end
Acquisition
start
Acquisition
end
Time
Device
n
Measurement Gr.
No. n
Start
End Start
End Start
End
DARWIN DAQ32Plus
DAQLOGGER
oftware package for DARWIN DAQ32Plus and DAQLOGGER. Data acquisition channels are split among as many as 50 measurement
ons are set to enable independent data acquisition for individual groups. Data files are stored in separate data directories for each
s can be set for an individual measurement group.
Data Acquisition Condition Setting
Recording Rate Setting
Group names, channel assignments, recording rates, and other
parameters can be set for each group on this screen.
Measurement data acquired from a DARWIN DAQ32Plus or DAQLOGGER
monitor server can be logged at a specified recording rate. The recording
interval is the product of the scanning interval (set in DAQ32Plus or
DAQLOGGER) and the recording rate (parameter set in Acquisition
Conditions Setting screen shown above). When a recording rate is set for
each group, data can be logged asynchronously for individual groups.
Connected host name: Simply enter the host name of the connecting PC
to connect.
Port number:
DAQ32Plus = 50278; DAQLOGGER = 50280
Example with recording rate set to "4"
Data acquired from DARWIN DAQ32Plus
or DAQLOGGER monitor server
Time
Scanning interval Recording interval
Logging Data
Trigger Filter
Logging Data File Storage
With this function, in cases where the logging start condition is an alarm
trigger or level trigger, the trigger condition is recognized as met and
logging starts/ends only when the trigger-ON status continues for a
specified number of trigger checks. This function serves to prevent the
trigger condition from being met accidentally due to a noise-induced
change in a measured value.
Data Storage Directories
Example with trigger check count set to "3"
Data File Sorting
Logging period
No logging
Monitored
point
Time
Logging interval
Monitored
point
Start conditions:
End conditions:
A wide range of data acquisition start/end conditions are provided.
Data logging starts as soon as the record START button is manually pressed.
Data logging is performed continuously until the STOP button is manually pressed.
Immediate logging start
Logging end with continuous logging
Logging start
Logging end
Logging
Data files are saved separately for each
group, so even large measurement data files
are properly sorted when they are saved.
This makes it easier to redisplay old data and
to analyze data quickly.
Point where end condition is monitored
Point where start condition is monitored
When start condition is satisfied
When end condition is satisfied
Data acquisition start/end conditions
Immediate:
Continuous:
Any data storage directory can be specified
for each group in the data acquisition
conditions settings. A number of data
directories equal to the number of set groups
is automatically created under each project
directory.
Alarm trigger:
Immediate, Timer, Alarm Trigger, Level Trigger
Continuous, Timer, Alarm Trigger, Level Trigger, Data Records
When recording starts, the system monitors alarm statuses in trigger standby status.
Logging starts/ends when an alarm occurs/is cleared.
Logging start with alarm trigger
Monitoring start Trigger point
Monitored alarm
Logging
Logging start
Monitoring Logging
Recording START
Timer:
Recording STOP
When recording starts, the system monitors the data logging time in trigger standby
status. Logging starts/ends when the data logging time equals/exceeds the specified
time.
Logging start at specified time
Monitoring start
Specified time
Logging start
Logging end at specified time
Specified time
Monitoring
end
Recording start
Data trigger:
Logging
Level trigger:
Recording end
Logging end
Logging Monitoring
Recording end
When recording starts, the system monitors measurement data in trigger standby
status. Logging starts/ends when the measured data value goes over/under a
specified data value.
Logging with level trigger
Trigger point
Monitoring start
Logging end
Logging
Trigger point Monitoring end
Monitored alarm
Recording start
Measured data
Monitored level
Logging start
Monitoring
Logging end with alarm trigger
Monitoring Logging
Recording start
Logging with level trigger
Measured data
Monitored level
Trigger point
Monitoring end
Logging end
Logging Monitoring
Recording end
In cases where the logging start condition is an alarm trigger or level trigger, if a number of data records is specified as the end condition, logging ends when the
specified number of data records is written to the file.
Multiple Interval and File Data Logging System Configuration
Devices connecting to data logging software
µR1000 VR100 DX100 MV100
µR1800 VR200 DX200 MV200 DA100 DC100 DR130 DR230 DR240
DAQ32Plus
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List of Data Acquisition Device Communication Functions
µR1000 VR100 DX100 MV100
µR1800 VR200 DX200 MV200 DA100 DC100 DR130 DR230 DR240
GP-IB
RS-232-C
RS-422-A
Ethernet
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Multi-Sample Data Logging System
AddMulti
• Asynchronous multi-sample data logging with separate measurement intervals set for
individual groups
• Special add-on software package for DAQ32Plus/DAQLOGGER
• Easy connection to DAQ32Plus/DAQLOGGER simply by specifying host name
• Set up to 50 measurement groups (up to 32 channels per group)
• Create separate data directories for each group to store data files
• Simultaneous multi-group start or single-group start
DARWIN DAQ32Plus
• Special package for DARWIN series
• High-speed data acquisition (measurement
interval as short as 500 ms)
• Rapid system setup with up to 300 channels
• Real-time monitoring and data logging
• Data file redisplay and format conversion
• DDE server and automatic file conversion
functions
• Monitoring with various graphic tools
Select the appropriate device from the data acquisition equipment group in the bottom row
based on the type of recording you will be doing (i.e., PC-based, recording paper, electronic
data memory). If you are using a PC-based system, also select an appropriate connection
method from the list of data acquisition device communication functions (top row). Either
DAQ32Plus or DAQLOGGER can be installed as data logging software on your PC,
depending on the intended application. With full support for everything from data logging to
settings, this software package lets you quickly set up a flexible PC-based data logging
system.
Connecting the AddMulti add-on software makes it easier to set up a multi-sample logging
system capable of asynchronous data logging for individual groups.
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Ethernet
DAQLOGGER
• Multi-sample logging connection with up to
1600 channels on 32 units
• Support for multiple standards
(Ethernet, RS232C, RS422A)
• Real-time monitoring and data logging
• Data file redisplay and format conversion
• DDE server and reporting functions
• Event (alarm) notification by email
• Send event information with attached
screenshots (.png images) and data files
Ethernet
Industrial Recorder
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Data Acquisition and Recording Windows
Wide View Recorder
Specifications
Product name
■ AddMulti multi-sample data logging software package
Model number and suffix codes
Product name
AddMulti
Type
VA700
OS
Suffix code
-0
Channels
1
2
Language
-2
Description
Multi-sample data logging software
Windows 98, Me, NT4.0, 2000, and XP
Up to 400 channels
Up to 1600 channels
English
• License monitoring
AddMulti connects with the monitor server where DARWIN DAQ32Plus or DAQLOGGER is
installed through a peer-to-peer connection. When the Ethernet connection is established,
the license numbers provided when each software product is installed are monitored.
Terminals with identical license numbers cannot establish a network connection with each
other.
• Number of AddMulti connections to monitor server
DAQ32Plus: Up to 8 connections
DAQLOGGER: Up to 16 connections
• Time management
AddMulti operates based on the clock time acquired from the connected monitor server.
Function Overview
PC system requirements
400-channel model
AddMulti operations have been verified for Japanese language Microsoft Windows 98, Me,
NT4.0, 2000, and XP. Requires a PC with an Intel Pentium II processor running at 400
MHz or faster (Pentium III processor running at 800 MHz or faster recommended).
RAM: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
1600-channel model
AddMulti operations have been verified for Japanese language Microsoft Windows 98, Me,
NT4.0, 2000, and XP. Requires a PC with an Intel Pentium III processor running at 600
MHz or faster (Pentium III processor running at 800 MHz or faster recommended).
RAM: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)
Requirements for both models
• Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT4.0, 2000, or XP
• Hard drive: At least 100 MB of free disk space required for installation (more free space
may be needed to handle large acquired-data files)
• Display: SVGA display with 1024×768 pixels and 65,536-color display capability
• CD-ROM drive (required for installation), mouse, keyboard, and printer
• Communication port: Ethernet port recognized by operating system (required because
TCP/IP connection is used for connecting to the monitor server where the data
acquisition software connection is installed)
Connection Methods
AddMulti receives data from data acquisition software, so one of the following data acquisition
software programs is required to run AddMulti.
DAQ32Plus: R9.01 or higher (R10.03 or higher recommended*)
DAQLOGGER: R3.01 or higher (R5.01 or higher recommended*)
*: "R" refers to the release number of these software products. We recommend using most
recent release of the data acquisition software in order to reduce the load during network
connections and to enable high-speed communication.
• Connection to monitor server
AddMulti acquires data and performs multi-sample logging as a client of the monitor server
where DARWIN DAQ32Plus or DAQLOGGER is installed.
• Communication protocol
Ethernet is the only protocol that can be used for connection to the monitor server.
• Data logging methods
Data logging using AddMulti is defined as a multi-sample logging method. The AddMulti
data acquisition method works as follows. The channels to be used in data acquisition are
split among multiple groups. Acquisition conditions are set for each group, and each group
acquires data independently according to its acquisition conditions.
• Group settings
The only data acquired from the monitor server is the data on the channels assigned
based on the individual group acquisition conditions. Up to 50 groups can be set, and up to
32 channels can be set per group.
• Scanning interval
The fastest scanning interval depends on the fastest sampling rate of the connected data
acquisition software. The fastest sampling rate for DAQ32Plus is 0.5 second, and the
fastest rate for DAQLOGGER is 1.0 second.
• Recording interval
The recording interval is set as an integer multiple of the monitor server's scanning
interval.
• Data acquisition start/end conditions
Start conditions: Immediate, Timer, Alarm Trigger, Level Trigger
End conditions: Immediate, Timer, Alarm Trigger, Level Trigger, Number of Data Records
• Data acquisition status monitor
The acquisition statuses of individual acquisition groups can be monitored using the
Overview.
• Data monitors
Data acquired from the monitor server can be monitored in real-time by various graphic
monitors. The data corresponds to the channels assigned based on the displayed AddMulti
acquisition conditions.
• Automatic conversion (auto-processor function)
Once data is written to a data file during data acquisition, the file can be automatically
converted to Excel, Lotus, or ASCII (text) format.
■ Trademarks
Lotus 1-2-3 is a registered trademark of Lotus Development Corporation.
Excel is a registered trademark of Microsoft corporation, the United States.
Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT4.0, 2000, and XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, the
United States.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation, the United States.
Other company names and product names appearing in this document are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
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