New ReadyDAQ Family Product: Model AD2012-PA1B
DataReady Software V6.1
Datasheet and Software Download
Feature Summary for the AD2012-PA1B Data Acquisition Device:
The AD2012 breaks new ground with high-resolution data acquisition while providing all the unique capabilities of Valitec's line of data acquisition hardware and software.  Below is a sample of the capabilities of this new device, when combined the with latest version of Valitec's powerful DataReady application software. As obviously powerful and flexible as this new system is, it simply builds upon the striength of all Valitec products - easy to use... out of the box.  It only takes 3 clicks of the mouse to have a chart on the screen in front of you.  For a complete specification of the AD2012-PA1B or to download DataReady V6.1, go to the products download page.

 
AD2012-PA1B Feature Summary:
1.  Stand-Alone DAS (Data Acquisistion System) with 12-bit resolution.
2.  8 analog input channels: 5 channels +/-5V input range with 2.44mV sensitivity; 3 channels 0 to 5V input range with 1.22mV sensitivity.
3.  2MB memory: 540,000 sample capacity, combined with up to 116,000 separate recording sequences that can be recorded manually or by repetitive triggering from input signal threshold monitoring.
4.  Time/Date -triggered recording: set recording to begin on a specific date, hour, minute, second, up to 10 years in the future.
5.  Sample all channel as fast as 500 Hz or as slow as once every 99 minutes.
6.  Three power supply options, including 9V battery in compartment, external battery or wall adapter, or external wide-range 8 to 35V power supply.
7.  As always, all required accessories and software are included in the complete system, for one price.
8.  Significant capabilities are incorporated in the core design of this device (as well as other non-standard Valitec products) to provide for migration to other form-factors with varying functionality.  This is in support of System Integration, OEM customers and other partners for embedding of core data acquisition hardware and software into their products and applications.  Many of these capabilities are not plainly visible during the normal use of the devices or software.  To learn more about these capabilities, contact a Valitec sales representative at (937) 291-0250, or sales@valitec.com.

 
New in Version 6.1:

1.  Supports a newly released data acquisition device, the ReadyDAQ Model AD2012.  The AD2012 is the first standard product to take advantage of many new system capabilities, including sensor profile synchronization.  With sensor profile synchronization, all information related to input scaling is programmed into the data acquisition device and, similarly, embedded into configuration, data and graph files.  This greatly simplifies the deployment of devices, the management of configuration, data, chart and sensor database files, as well as the distribution and sharing of these files.
2.  Device Calibration - new device models can now be calibrated to maximize measurement precision.  This calibration capability also allows for OEM's to perform system calibration - the ability to calibrate in engineering units specific to the integrated system - while maintaining all of the flexibility provided by the sensor profile database that allows end-users to configure input channels for scaling data for specific tasks.
3.  Data file signature - data files now include a "signature" that allows the software to detect tampering.  The DataReady software provides various options for manipulating data, such as scaling, statistical summaries, adding notation and customizing charts; the data file signature ensures that raw data is never modified or corrupted.  This new capability was added to support the needs of Valitec's customers and does not inhibit the use of the products or the data collected by them.
4.  Significant capabilities are added to support System Integrators and OEM's for embedding of core data acquisition hardware and software into their products and applications.  Many of these capabilities are not plainly visible during the normal use of a typical installation.  To learn more about these capabilities, contact a Valitec sales representative at (937) 291-0250, or sales@valitec.com.


Take a 60-second tour of the 3-click tutorial.  It quickly explains how to get started, out-of-the-box.

 
Review the November 1997 press release to get a quick snapshot of how our system works.  It still works this way! Only we've added over 4 years of improvements to make it even easier, as well as much more powerful.
 
Take a 90-second tour of the "How To" for scaling input data

DataReady Software V6.0 - FINAL RELEASE
Free Download
New in Version 6.0:

1.  XML Import and Export (both configuration and data) - The XML format is a human readable, self-describing format that is easy to parse.  By supporting the XML format, the data files can now be easily read into other programs for further processing.  Parsers can be easily written in Java, C, C++, or Visual Basic.  There are many free XML parsers available.  See http://xml.apache.org for the most advanced XML parser.
2.  Sensors are now stored in the configuration, data, and graph files, as well as on the device (as indicated, for newer models only).  If a data file is sent to a different machine (or data is downloaded on a different machine than the device was configured on) the sensors that were used for that data file will still be present, retaining the exact same scaling that was in place.
3.  "Send" menu option - Allows you to email a configuration, data file, or graph.
4.  NOTES can be edited in data files - very useful for posting or distribution of data files.
5.  Higher resolution numbers placed on Clipboard when data is copied from the data window.

DataReady Software V5.2 - FINAL RELEASE
Free Download(Data download improved for system compatibility with networked computers running NT)

DataReady Software V5.2
Free Download

Configuration & Analysis Software V5.0 - FINAL RELEASE
Free Download

Configuration & Analysis Software V4.0 - FINAL RELEASE
Free Download

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VALITEC’S NEW VERSION OF STAND-ALONE DATALOGGER
OFFERS INCREASED CAPABILITIES
Affordable, Ease-to-Use AD128 Captures and Scales Data
for Many Practical Applications
DAYTON, Ohio -- November 18, 1997 -- Valitec, Inc. offers a newly upgraded version of its dependable, pocket-sized data acquisition system, the AD128. This new model in the AD128 family of products, designed for simple, thorough data acquisition and analysis, now offers even more advanced capabilities at an affordable price. The compact AD128 weighs only eight ounces and measures 3.5 x 5.8 x 1.3 inches. It gets the job done accurately, providing a quick and simple solution for capturing and analyzing sensor data and other voltage signals.
The new AD128 combines the field-proven reliability of the original product with powerful new features and offers remarkable capabilities for everyday data recording and troubleshooting applications. The new features, created in response to customer input, are based on 3 years of experience with the original AD128 in laboratory, plant and remote data acquisition applications. This makes the AD128 the easy-to-use, portable and low-cost instrument of choice for many applications, replacing manual recording methods and higher-priced instruments such as chart recorders, oscilloscopes and other datalogging instruments.
Important new features include:
Trigger or event-based recording
• Recording begins when analog, digital or a combination of digital inputs meet specified criteria
• Provides for control system troubleshooting, conserves memory and captures only useful data
Input scaling
• Analog input signals can be scaled to any unit of measure
• Features both user-defined and factory-defined sensor profiles
• Utilizes sensor database to store unlimited input/sensor profiles, including scale factors and units
High-quality graph generation
• Generates high-resolution, presentation-quality data plots with a single mouse-click
• Capabilities include scroll, zoom, annotate and export
Data statistics
• View Min., Max., Avg., Std Dev. in numeric and graphical form for each input channel
The new features of the AD128 are combined with the proven reliability and inherent ease-of-use of the original product, making for truly simple yet powerful capabilities. Input scaling and one button graph generation complete Valitec’s "1-2-3" solution for easy data acquisition:
1. Simple form-based configuration/set-up
2. Single mouse-click data retrieval
3. Single mouse-click graph generation.
The AD128 was designed with the user in mind, and addresses the "learning/re-learning curve" problem usually associated with data acquisition solutions. Recording parameters are selected from a simple form-based operator interface that eliminates the need to learn graphic or icon-based programming that is often required with other data acquisition products.
The powerful Configuration and Analysis (C&A) software, included with all Valitec data acquisition systems, runs on WindowsÔ 95, NT and 3.1 and ensures that data can be recorded and quickly downloaded into a built-in spreadsheet. C&A Software enables users to quickly configure the logging unit and immediately visualize and analyze data just recorded.
With the touch of one button, the logging unit is ready to sample up to 16 digital and 8 analog channels simultaneously. Despite its simplicity, the system is powerful, with the capacity to store up to 130,000 readings that can be sampled as fast as 500 times per second or as slow as one time every 99 minutes. All readings are "stamped" with the date and time they were taken, and the 10-year battery-backed data memory and software "interlock" ensure that data won’t be lost or accidentally erased. In addition, all inputs are protected to +/- 20 volts.
The AD128 is an affordable way to accurately record information. The new AD128 package is available immediately and costs $799; this price includes the full-featured software and accessories. Valitec offers discounts to resellers, OEMs, universities and non-profit organizations.
Valitec, Inc. represents Value in Technology. The Dayton, Ohio-based company develops and manufactures portable, stand-alone data acquisition systems and components. Valitec products are used in laboratories, plants and in the field for product development, test and measurement, quality assurance, process monitoring, environmental monitoring and various special applications.

Trigger-based recording

Powerful capability:
• troubleshoot and capture elusive problem causes
• conserve memory, monitor over long periods of time - record only during events of interest
Trigger-based recording - recording to memory begins when a specified condition occurs:
Threshold (Analog)
• Selectable for "going high" or "going low"
Level Transition (Digital)
• Selectable for "going high" or "going low"
State of Multiple Digital Inputs
• State Match - Recording begins when a "state" occurs. Up to 16 digital inputs can be set up so that a desired combination of highs and lows triggers a recording sequence; for example, "1001001110001110". A very useful feature for troubleshooting or monitoring control systems.
• State Change - Recording begins when a specified "state" of signals changes. Up to 16 digital inputs can be set up so that recording begins when the high and low state of the inputs changes; for example, when the state changes from "0000000000000000" to "0000100000000000", a preset recording sequence will begin.

• Data can be directly copied into any other program for analysis or presentation.
• Alternately, data files can be stored in ASCII format for later use with other programs.
• Selected ranges or entire data files may be printed or exported.
• Similarly, configuration files and graphs may be printed or exported.
• Graphs may also be saved in bitmap (.bmp) or vector (.wmf) format. Vector format allows post-processing, such as stretching and shrinking the image in a MS Word or PowerPoint document while maintaining text, font and image quality limited only by the resolution of the output device.

• Sensor database stores unlimited number of input/sensor profiles, including scale factors and units
• User-defined and factory-defined sensor profiles
• Input scaling can be defined just once, during initial setup, and may be modified for analysis or presentation
• Scale factors and units are persistent: - data is presented in the spreadsheet and graphs as specified during setup (e.g. Degrees Fahrenheit, PSI)

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