Chapter 1
Introduction
DAQMeter DAQCard-4050 User Manual
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What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use your DAQCard-4050, you will need the following:
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DAQMeter DAQCard-4050
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DAQMeter DAQCard-4050 User Manual
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One of the following software packages and documentation:
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NI-DAQ for PC compatibles
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LabVIEW for PC compatibles
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LabWindows/CVI
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VirtualBench
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DAQMeter DAQCard-4050 Instrument Driver
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DAQMeter DAQCard-4050 accessory cable
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One pair of test probes (red and black)
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Your computer
Software Programming Choices
There are several options to choose from to program and use your
National Instruments DAQ hardware. You can use LabVIEW,
LabWindows/CVI, VirtualBench, or the DAQMeter DAQCard-4050
Instrument Driver.
National Instruments Application Software
LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI are innovative program development
software packages for data acquisition and control applications.
LabVIEW uses graphical programming, whereas LabWindows/CVI
enhances traditional programming languages. Both packages include
extensive libraries for data acquisition, instrument control, data
analysis, and graphical data presentation.
LabVIEW features interactive graphics, a state-of-the-art user
interface, and a powerful graphical programming language. The
LabVIEW Data Acquisition VI Library, a series of VIs for using
LabVIEW with National Instruments DAQ hardware, is included with