Agilent 34830A BenchLink Data Logger Pro Software for Agilent 34970A Data Sheet Advanced data logging and decision making with no programming Key features • Quick test setup and execution • Create multiple scan lists • Use advanced math functions • Collect, monitor and manage data • Present data on a single or multiple graphs • Export data to other applications for presentation and analysis The Agilent BenchLink Data Logger Pro software provides a convenient way to collect and analyze your data. This software is a Windows®-based application that uses a familiar spreadsheet environment to define measurement data to be collected. The tab-based format makes it easy to set up multiple scanlists and initiate scans Start Scan list A (base) Event based on predefined limits. Simply identify the measurements you want to acquire, define limits and actions to be performed, and then initiate the process. Your data is then collected, acted on real-time and displayed in table and graphical formats. With the BenchLink Data Logger Pro software you get advanced data logging and decision making capabilities without spending hours programming. • Control instruments • Send notification(s) • Stop scan Eve nts Events • Execute different events based on predefined limits Scan list B ts en Ev Scan list C Event • Control instruments • Send notification(s) • Stop scan Event • Control instruments • Send notification(s) • Stop scan BenchLink Data Logger 3 Your 34970A Data Acquistion Unit comes standard with the BenchLink Data Logger 3 Software. This software gives you all the basic data logger capabilities including: • Easy connection to the PC Scripts can be used to close switches or send DIO within the data acquisition unit, or SCPI commands can be sent to other instruments connected to the PC. For example, when an oven reaches the desired temperature limit, you can start a script. The script can send a SCPI command to the power supply to change the input power to your device under test and switch to a faster scan rate to collect the desired measurements. For out of limit conditions other notifications such as an audio beep, log events or run an external program can also be performed. See Figure 1. • Set up measurements and scan lists • Computed channels and alarms • Collection, graphing and export of your data The BenchLink Data Logger Pro software adds advanced data logging and decision making with no programming required. See Table 1 for a list of standard features in both products. Multiple scan lists With BenchLink Data Logger Pro you can identify multiple scan lists to be executed based on different limits specified in your configuration. Setting limits and events Set limits to identity when to start other tasks. For out of limit conditions, you can specify for different events to be completed. Table 1. Comparing BenchLink Data Logger 3 and BenchLink Data Logger Pro Feature Easy set up and configuration Identify measurement for each channel Set up and execute scans Set up alarms conditions Math functions including mx+ b View real-time and historical data Support of multiple graphs Log data to disk Save and export data Limit checking and decision making Support of multiple scan lists Customizable scripts Run external programs based on alarms and events Conditional control other instruments via SCPI State diagram documentation Advanced math and formula support Data reduction rules Simulation mode Figure 1. Configuring events for out of limit conditions 2 BenchLink BenchLink Data Logger 3 Data Logger Pro ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The state diagram feature graphically shows the limits and the order of execution for scan lists, scripts and other notifications. See Figure 2. Computed channels Statistical calculations can be added to analyze unique data points. Create computed channels for mathematical relationships with +, –. *, /, dB, dBm, dBV, x2, SRT, full, ½ or 1/4 bridge strain. BenchLink Data Logger Pro adds a calculator function for additional math functions such as Sin, Cos, Tan and Log. Formulas can also be used for more complex equations including polynomial equations. Graphing and exporting data The raw data is saved in Comma separated variable format (.CSV) and can be easily imported into standard Microsoft® applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel® for further analysis and documentation. Whether monitoring incoming data or reviewing historical data, you can use one of the many analog or digital options to display your data. Data management is vital for data logging applications. The BenchLink data logger Use strip charts with markers and alarm indication, or histograms with statistics. The data can be displayed with the auto scale or centered on a common reference point. The Windows user interface is also localized into multiple languages and includes context sensitive help. Figure 2. Oven control state diagram Start scan Graph your data, save it to disk, or export it to other applications for further analysis. Use the quick graph tab to monitor data real time. You can specify multiple channels per graph, or send collected data to multiple graphs. software features a data manager that allows you to easily manage all configurations and dataset files. Use this feature to copy instrument settings, find related data logs, rename files, edit comments, export data logs to .CSV format or just delete unwanted data. 1. At start of scan (A1) Oven warm-up TestDUT 2. On single channel limit (A2->B2->C2) 3. At end of scan (A3) 2. At end of scan (A2->B2->C2) The data reduction features allow you to filter the data begin graphed or exported so that you only view or collect the data of interest. Done scanning Figure 3. Graphing your data 3 www.agilent.com Specifications System requirements Operating system: Windows Vista, XP SP2, 2000 SP4 (does not support any home editions) Controller: Recommend Pentium® 4, 800 MHz or greater, min. Pentium III, 500 MHz RAM: Recommend 256 MB or greater, min. 128 MB Disk space: Recommend 200 MB, min. 100 MB Display: 1024 x 768 resolution, 256 colors Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0 or higher (to view documentation) Included run-time software components • Microsoft .NET V2.0 • Microsoft Data access components V2.8 SP1 • Microsoft Internet Explorer V6.0 • Agilent IO Libraries Version 14.1 or later (included on a separate CD) Supported instruments 34970A Data Acquisition Unit with DMM and any of the plug-in modules. Supports up to four 34970A instruments in a single configuration. If you have a 34832A license as well, then you can configure up to two 34970As and one 34980A into a single configuration. For more information on Agilent Technologies’ products, applications or services, please contact your local Agilent office. The complete list is available at: www.agilent.com/find/contactus Supported interfaces • IEEE-488 GPIB, RS-232 (at 9600 baud rate) Localization GUI fully localized with context-sensitive help in English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, and German. Ordering and licensing information The BenchLink Data Logger 3 software ships for free with every 34970A that has the internal DMM. The BenchLink Data Logger Pro software can be found on the same CD-ROM and can be used for 30 days with no obligation. After 30 days a software license is required to continue to use this software. Each PC requires a separate license. Go to www.agilent.com/find/34830A for purchasing information. 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