Manual, F/T Sensor, Data Acquisition (DAQ) Systems
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3.4 ATI DAQ Software
The computer with the F/T system’s data acquisition card installed or data acquisition device attached,
converts the strain gage data into useful force and torque values. The ATI DAQ software provides a user
interface for viewing and editing (or providing controls) the data values.
The ATI DAQ F/T Software les contain reusable software components that you can use to build your
application, as well as sample applications to get you started. (Unless otherwise noted, all Windows
components and applications support Windows XP, Vista, 2007, and 2008).
NOTICE: The ATI DAQ F/T software les contain extensive documentation on its software.
Check this documentation for detailed help. File updates can be found at:
http://www.ati-ia.com/download/DAQ_FT/DAQ%20FT%20Software.htm.
3.4.1 Reusable Software Components
3.4.1.1 ATI DAQ FT Automation Server
This Windows ActiveX component reads calibration les, congures the transducer
system, and converts raw voltages from any data acquisition system into forces and
torques. ATIDAQFT can be used in development platforms that support ActiveX or
Automation containment, including Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, Microsoft Visual
C++, Microsoft.NET Platform, National Instruments LabVIEW, and many others. Its
programming API is documented in the ATIDAQFT help les.
3.4.1.2 C Library
This code library uses standard ANSI C to read calibration les, congure the
transducer system, and convert voltage data from any data acquisition system into
forces and torques.
3.4.2 Sample Applications
3.4.2.1 Windows Demo (Visual Basic 6.0)
This executable program is a good place to try out your new transducer system in
Windows. It uses National Instruments software and ATIDAQFT to give a real-time
display of F/T data from National Instruments devices. It provides complete options
for conguration of the F/T system. Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 source is included.
With the IFPSMC system, only one transducer can be viewed at a time with the correct
scan list used.
3.4.2.2 LabVIEW Sample
This is a demo application in LabVIEW using the ATIDAQFT Automation server and
the Analog Input VIs provided by NI-DAQ. This sample application provides a real-
time display of F/T data.
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