Overview:

The folder named Data Collect contains the Data Collect driver subVIs and examples. These drivers and examples are designed for very simple LabVIEW code while allowing the user to save and retrieve data to file, perform standard analysis on collected data (linear fit, curve fit, integral, statistics, and tangent), change sensor units, zero the sensor, store and compare runs, and perform events with entry. Use these examples for collecting and analyzing data from Vernier sensors connected to Ch. 1-3. 

In order to keep the Data Collect LabVIEW code simple, the Data Collect drivers are not designed to have the ability to integrate input and output from SensorDAQ's screw terminal. If you are mixing data collection with input and output then use the SensorDAQ driver subVIs and examples. The Data Collect examples are not designed to integrate output using the Vernier Digital Control Unit (DCU). If you are building DCU sensor control programs use the DCU driver subVIs and examples.



Software steps required before running the Data Collect examples:

1. LabVIEW 7.1 or newer installed.
2. The DAQmx driver for SensorDAQ properly installed. The NI DAQmx software must be version 8.6.1 or newer.
3. SensorDAQ driver subVIs copied into the user.lib directory of the LabVIEW file system. This driver is found on the Vernier engineering website (in the LabVIEW software section) or can be found on the CD that comes with SensorDAQ when purchased from Vernier.

Further instructions regarding software installation of DAQmx and the SensorDAQ driver subVIs can be found in the SensorDAQ Users Manual.



Running Data Collect Examples:

1. MOve the folder "Data Collect" into the user.lib directory of the LabVIEW file system (usually found at C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW x.x\user.lib)
2. Open the Data Collect subfolder called EXAMPLES
3. Find the appropriate Data Collect example VI and open and run it with LabVIEW.






