DAQWare Experiment Software

DAQWare is an experimental software released by TLA for multifunctional data acquisition cards from Mirvis, Rainbeads, NI (DAQmx), Digilent Waveforms, ADLINK (UD-DASK), JYTEK (UD-DASK), Advantech (XNavi), MCC (ULx) and other manufacturers.

Functions with oscilloscopes, function signal generators, programmable power supplies, continuous collectors, spectrum analyzers, dynamic signal analyzers, data analysis, data storage, and specific experimental projects integrated with the experimental content of engineering education courses.

DAQWare for NI DAQmx Education Edition EDU 2024

April 26, 2025June 22, 2024 by admin

Empowering the Engineers of Tomorrow: Teaching Tools to Simplify NI DAQmx Data Acquisition

TLA is proud to introduce DAQWare for NI DAQmx Education Edition EDU 2024! This software tool for education is designed to simplify the data acquisition process based on the National Instruments (NI) DAQmx driver, making it easier for students and instructors to put their theoretical knowledge into hands-on practice. Whether you are a student new to the concepts of data acquisition or an educator looking for an effective teaching tool, DAQWare EDU 2024 offers an intuitive, easy-to-use solution.

(Core Value/Why Choose - Why Choose DAQWare For NI DAQmx EDU?)

Why choose DAQWare EDU 2024?

In an instructional environment, it is critical for students to quickly grasp the core concepts of data acquisition. the DAQWare EDU 2024 simplifies the learning process by..:

No complex programming is required: With an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI), students can configure and perform data collection tasks without writing complex code.
Focus on core concepts: Shielding the complexity of the underlying drivers allows students to focus more on understanding the core principles of signals, sensors, data conversion and analysis.
Quick build experiments: Preset configuration options and a concise operating procedure make building common data acquisition experiments (e.g., temperature measurement, voltage reading, signal monitoring, etc.) quick and easy.
Enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning: Teachers can more efficiently demonstrate the data collection process, design lab projects, and assess student learning outcomes.

(Key Features)

DAQWare EDU 2024 Key Features

Graphical task configuration: Physical channels, sample rates, trigger conditions, and other parameters can be easily configured with a click and select.
Seamless integration with NI DAQmx: Based on the proven and reliable NI DAQmx driver, ensuring stable compatibility with NI data acquisition hardware.
Multi-type signal acquisition: Supports common Analog Input (AI), Analog Output (AO), Digital Input/Output (DIO) and Counter tasks.
Real-time data visualization: Built-in waveform graphs, digital dashboards and other display controls to observe the collected data in real time.
Convenient data logging: Collected data can be easily recorded to a file (e.g., txt format), which is convenient for subsequent analysis and processing using tools such as MATLAB and Excel.
Education-friendly design: The interface and features are optimized for educational scenarios and are easy to understand and get started with.
(Optional, if applicable) Rich teaching examples: May contain pre-configured examples or templates for typical circuits, sensor applications.

(Compatibility & Requirements)

System requirements and hardware compatibility

Required: The National Instruments NI DAQmx driver has been properly installed.
Hardware Support: Compatible with most NI data acquisition hardware that supports the NI DAQmx driver, including, but not limited to, the USB family (e.g., USB-600x), the PCIe family, CompactDAQ (cDAQ), and other modular or board-based devices.
Operating System: Support mainstream Windows operating systems (please fill in according to the specific requirements of the software, such as Windows 10/11).

(Target Users)

service user

Teachers and students of higher education institutions and vocational and technical colleges
Students majoring in Electronics and Information Engineering, Automation, Measurement and Control Technology and Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, Physics and other related disciplines
Laboratories and individuals who need to teach or learn basic data collection experiments
Beginners who want to simplify the use of NI DAQ devices

About EDU 2024 Edition

DAQWare EDU 2024 is our latest release for the education sector, dedicated to providing a stable, easy-to-use data acquisition software experience that meets the needs of teaching and learning.

(Call to Action)

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DAQWare for NI DAQmx Lite Edition

April 26, 2025March 23, 2024 by admin

DAQmx for NI DAQmx was developed by TLASE and is now publicly available.NI DAQmxDriver-enhanced data acquisition software, specifically supporting functional enhancements to the analog input function and analog output function of all DAQmx-driven data acquisition cards from NI.

In order to support the readers and friends of "LabVIEW Data Acquisition" as well as teachers and students who have long been concerned about the support of the TLA series of course lab kits, to facilitate the study, reference, application, TLA virtual instrumentation teaching resource station since 2024/03/23 to provide DAQWare for NI DAQmx Lite version of the free download.

DAQmx for NI DAQmxNormally distributed with the TLA series of course lab kits, the Lite version is not subject to this restriction.

Lite version only supports NI institutional products, specific models: NI ELVIS II/NI ELVIS II+/NI myDAQ. non-NI institutional product models, you need to use the full-featured version of DAQWare for NI DAQmx version. lite version is not open to the use of [Experiment Details] function at the moment.

DAQWare for NI DAQmx Lite version download link(Click here to download)

DAQWare for NI DAQmx Features Overview

April 26, 2025March 9, 2024 by admin

TLA has developed a series of course lab kits, all of which provideDAQWareExperimental software is used for experimental measurements, recording, and analysis.

TLA for different brands of data acquisition cards supporting DAQWare experimental software, software interface as far as possible to maintain consistency, the operating logic to follow the TLA series of courses experimental suite operating characteristics.

DAQmxis a collection of drivers for NI data acquisition cards, copyrighted by NI (NI has now been acquired by Emerson).DAQWare for NI DAQmx is TLA's enhanced data acquisition application software based on the NI DAQmx driver.

DAQWare for NI DAQmx is lab software for all NI DAQmx data acquisition cards. Example:NI ELVIS Traditional,ELVIS II/II+,NI myDAQ,NI USB-6001,NI USB-6002,NI USB-6003,NI USB-6009,NI 6221(PCI, USB, PCIe, PXI, PXIe),NI 6251 (PCI, USB, PCIe, PXI, PXIe),NI MSeries, etc.

The NIDAQmx driver cannot be used with multifunction data acquisition cards not manufactured by NI. That is, the DAQWare for NI DAQmx application software is not available for multifunction data acquisition cards manufactured by third parties.

DAQWare for NI DAQmx typically supports functions involving analog input channels (Analog Input), analog output channels (Analog Out), and counters (Couter). These data acquisition functions are enhanced by DAQWare for laboratory desktop applications, covering the instrument functions of traditional desktop instruments, such as: oscilloscopes, signal generators, programmable power supplies, multimeters, baud plotters, spectrum analyzers, etc.. It also provides practical functions beyond traditional desktop instruments such as data logging, collaborative data analysis, and advanced programming. Table 1 lists the specific features of DAQWare for NI DAQmx.

Table 1 List of DAQWare for NI DAQmx features

Analog Signal Output	harvest	√ (determined by capture card function)
Analog Signal Input	harvest	√ (determined by capture card function)
oscillograph
Analog Input Channels	channel number	2
	channel connection	Any 2 channels
	Terminal Configuration	RSE, NRSE, differential, pseudo-differential
	Input Range	All supported ranges
	sampling mode	Continuous sampling, limited sampling
	Related Instrument Functions	Oscilloscope, Continuous Collector
Channel Curve	Visible\|Hidden	√
	Color settings	√
	Curve line width	√
	screenshot (computing)	√
horizontal direction	Sample Rate Display	√
horizontal direction	time base setting	20s/div\|10s/div\| 5s/div\|2s/div\|1s/div\| 500ms/div\|200ms/div\|100ms/div\| 50ms/div\|20ms/div\|10ms/div\| 5ms/div\|2ms/div\|1ms/div\| 500us/div\|200us/div\|100us/div\| 50us/div\|20us/div\|10us/div\|
vertical direction	Scale adjustment	20V/div\|10V/div\| 5V/div\|2V/div\|1V/div\| 500mV/div\|200mV/div\|100mV/div\| 50mV/div\|20mV/div\|10mV/div\|
vertical direction	offset adjustment	-5V to +5V
trig	Trigger Type	Immediate trigger, digital trigger, edge trigger
	software trigger source	Trig\|Sorce\|Ch 0 Source\|Ch1 Source
	trigger edge	Up \| Down
	trigger level	-10~+10V
	Trigger horizontal position	0~100%
Channel information display	frequency	√
	Vrms	√
	Vpp	√
	Cursor 0	√
	Cursor 1	√
	Δt	√
Function Signal Generator
Analog Output Channel	channel number	2
	Timed mode recognition	√
	channel connection	Any 2 channels
	Terminal Configuration	RSE, NRSE, differential, pseudo-differential
	Input Range	All supported ranges
	sampling mode	continuous sampling
	Related Instrument Functions	Basic Function Signal Generator, Frequency Sweeper, AM Signal Generator, FM Signal Generator
	Signal Preview	√
Basic Function Signal Generator	Signal Type	Sine, Triangle, Square, Ramp Wave
	frequency range	Sample Rate Available Range
	amplitude	-10V~+10V
	duty cycle	1-100%
	offset value	-5V~+5V
	Square wave → step signal	√
Sweep Signal Generator	starting frequency	0Hz
	Termination frequency	Sample Rate Support Range
	step frequency	1Hz
	Step time ms	configurable
	Sweep progress visualization	√
AM Signal Generator	Signal Type	Sine, Triangle, Square, Ramp Wave
	modulation frequency	√ (default 100Hz)
	carrier frequency	√ (default 10kHz)
	Modulation Index	√ (default 1)
	frequency error	√ (default 10)
	Suppressed Carrier	√
FM Signal Generator	Signal Type	Sine, Triangle, Square, Ramp Wave
	baseband frequency	√ (default 100Hz)
	carrier frequency	√ (default 100 kHz)
	FM deviation	√ (default 1kHz)
independent function
data storage	Save txt format	√
Data playback	txt format	√
	visualization	√
	Horizontal operation	√
Programmable DC Voltage Regulators	channel number	2
Programmable DC Voltage Regulators	voltage range	0~-10v,0~+10v,0~-5v,0~+5v
digital multimeter	functionality	Determined by the function of the capture card
	DC V	√
	AC V	√
	DC A	√
	AC A	√
	Ω	√
Experimental Projects	Basic Photoelectric Sensor Characterization Experiment	√
	Light source control method	Couter, AO
	XY chart generation	√
	Temperature sensor temperature measurement experiment	√
	NTC temperature measurement	√
	AD592 Temperature Measurement	√
	LM35 temperature measurement	√
	Thermocouple Temperature Measurement	√
	RTD temperature measurement	√
	PID temperature control	√
	RPM Sensor Test Experiment	√
	Slot-type optocoupler to measure rotational speed	√
	Hall IC Measurement of RPM	√
	PID speed control	√
	RPM Frequency Analysis	√
	FFT analysis	√
	X-Y Chart Tool	√
	Nyquist Chart Tool	√
	Relative Humidity Measurement Experiment	√
Electronic version of the guidebook	fast open	√

DAQWare Experiment Software Overview

April 14, 2024December 31, 2023 by admin

DAQWareIt is the experimental measurement software developed by TLA for use as a companion to the TLA series of course lab kits. Functional enhancements have been made to the existing features of the multifunctional data acquisition card. Covers instruments needed for laboratory desktop applications, such as: oscilloscopes, function signal generators, sweep signal generators, programmable power supplies, voltmeters, baud plotters, dynamic signal analyzers, etc.

Based on the above ideas, the multifunctional data acquisition card combined with DAQWare experiment software can realize the above instrument functions, and together with the TLA series of course experiment kits, it can completely realize the application of in-class experiments in engineering education engineering main courses.

DAQWare software functions cover TLA-001 Principles of Circuits course lab suite, TLA-002 Analog Circuits course lab suite, TLA-003 Digital Circuits course lab suite, TLA-004 Sensors course lab suite, TLA-005 Signals and Systems course lab suite, and TLA-007 Principles of Automatic Control course, as shown in Table 1.

Table 1 Description of the DAQWare software feature coverage experiment suite

TLA Course Lab Kit Model	DAQWare Experiment Software Adaptation
TLA-001 Circuit Principles Course Lab Kit	√
TLA-002 Analog Circuit Course Experiment Kit	√
TLA-003 Digital Circuit Course Experiment Kit	√
TLA-004 Sensor Course Lab Kit	√
TLA-005 Signal and System Course Lab Kit	√
TLA-007 Principles of Automatic Control Course	√

The TLA series of course experiment kits are suitable for classic course experiment teaching, and also adapt to a variety of classic virtual instrument system vendors, as shown in Table 2.

Table 2 DAQWare Experiment Software Adaptation Data Acquisition Card Vendors

Virtual Instrument Platform Manufacturers, Models	DAQWare Name
NI ELVIS Series (NI ELVIS I/II/II+)	DAQWare for NI DAQmx
NI ELVIS III Series	DAQWare for ELVIS III
NI myDAQ Series	DAQWare for NI DAQmx
NI USB-600x Series	DAQWare for NI DAQmx
NI 6251, 6221 Series	DAQWare for NI DAQmx
Raindrop Technology-Raindrop S Series	DAQWare for rain beads
Digilent Analog Discovery Series (AD1, AD2, AD3, ADS)	DAQWare for Digilent AD
JYTEK USB Series	DAQWare for JY USB-101\USB-61902
MCC USB Series	DAQWare for MCC
Advantech USB47 Series	DAQWare for XNavi

General-purpose function of the data acquisition card generally have analog signal input (Analog Input), analog signal output (Analog Output), GPIO (through the digital signal input and output) and other IO functions, and some also have timer and counter function IO.

Commonly used test and measurement instruments in the laboratory based on the secondary development of the above basic IO functions, can realize the oscilloscope (ADC), function signal generator (DAC), programmable power supply (DAC), baud plotter (DAC + ADC), dynamic signal analyzer (ADC), and other instrument functions.

The DAQWare general experiment software developed by TLA, based on the above ideas, realizes the adaptation of general IO functions to the virtual instrument platforms of major classic data acquisition card manufacturers. It covers the functions of common experimental instruments mentioned above and perfectly supports the application of specific experimental projects of TLA series of course experimental kits. In view of the characteristics of data acquisition cards of different virtual instrument manufacturers, the operation logic of DAQWare software has been optimized in detail to unify the operation logic of each virtual instrument platform manufacturer as much as possible.