Open. Powerful. Application Builder for Test & Measurement Systems.

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1 Measure Foundry Test & Measurement Software Open. Powerful. Application Builder for Test & Measurement Systems. Measure Foundry is a rapid application development package that provides a system solution for all types of measurement instruments. Measure Foundry provides all the power and flexibility of a programming language in a drag and drop graphical interface. Simply drag and drop components onto your form and double-click each one to configure their property pages. Unlike traditional programming environments, Measure Foundry prevents incompatibilities, so that only valid options, or properties, are presented. When youʼve finished configuring, simply press a button to compile and run your application. Building an application has never been easier. Rapid Application Development Configure components through property pages to create common measurement applications without programming Application development provides a clear systems understanding of data channels, control sources, and events Patented drag & drop components provide analysis and I/O functions Template Library... Allows for quick design Plug and Play Instruments Base package provides support for all Instruments that support SCPI commands over VISA. Instrument Pak supports IVI-COM drivers for standard Instruments (Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeters, Function Generators, Programmable Power Supplies) Manage LXI Instruments over your LAN Third Party Software Link Seamless integration with MATLAB and Excel Flexibility The Melting Pot component adds text-based programming in a graphical environment for ultimate flexibility User-defined events allow you to customize your solution Process component allows you to execute a sequence of processes to customize your test requirements Simple Application Distribution Professional package provides easy royalty-free distribution of executables One-click Distribution... Easy deployment Integrated Help & Example Programs Learn Measure Foundry quickly with comprehensive online help, example programs, and ready-to-measure applications including NEW Measurement Applets Platinum Support program members receive all Measure Foundry software updates, phone support, and priority support Acquire Data Data acquisition devices and instruments are regarded as data sources within Measure Foundry. Data sources are hardware devices that your application uses to perform input/output (I/O) operations and/or it can be a software component, such as the Melting Pot, that outputs a data stream. To set up a data source, simply drag-and-drop one or more components onto your form and configure the property pages for the particular device. When you configure the property pages of a device, you set up the parameters of your I/O operations, such as the number of channels you want to acquire and the number of values to save in each data buffer. US/CANADA (800) EUROPE/ASIA +49 (0)

2 Data acquisition components provide an interface to the analog I/O and digital I/O devices, quadrature encoders, real-time streaming devices, counter/timers, etc. To control the actions of your application based on real world conditions, you can use Application Control and/or Application Flow components. For example, you can connect a Control Button to the Start/Stop action of an Analog Input component to Start/Stop data acquisition during run time.or you might want to react to a specific event using the Event Trap component. For example, you can use an Event Trap to write data to disk whenever an Analog Input component starts sampling. Data acquisition components Interface with any Data Translation hardware to perform data acquisition functions: Analog IO, Counter- Timers, Digital IO, Real-Time Streaming, Synchronization Instrument Socket Component Make a TCP/IP, GPIB, VXI, ASRL, or USB connection to any instrument that supports SCPI commands over VISA. Use this component in conjunction with the VISA Script component to send commands to instruments on your system. VISA Script Component Send SCPI commands to any instrument on your network that supports VISA connections. Configure an Instrument Socket Component to establish a connection to the instrument and then use the VISA Script Component to program the instrument. Using the VISA Script Component, Measure Foundry provides a property page that lets you enter and test a VISA script. A script can consist of more than one line and contain conditional loops and branches. You can create a script using the available VISA functions provided in the Foundry window. Simply drag and drop a function from the Foundry window to the appropriate place in the Script window. Once the script is created it can be checked by opening the Script validation dialog box. Any errors in the Script are reported back to the user. Analyze Data Processing components Process Component allows you to execute a sequence of processes in a desired order, allowing events traps, delays, and wait period as needed for your test and measurement requirements Decimation Filter lets you reduce the amount of data in your data buffer while retaining the form of your input signal Thermocouple Linearization and Two-Point Scaling components Spectral Analysis component performs FFT operations Melting Pot component provides the flexibility of text based programming to the graphical programming environment. The Melting Pot offers hundreds of math operations and functions Digital filter components including: Bessel, Butterworth, Chebyshev 1, Chebyshev 2, and Elliptic Third Party link with MATLAB & Excel Support Analyze your data with your MATLAB software using the Melting Pot component. Send data using the PutVector command, receive data using the GetVector command, and process the data using all MATLAB functions. The Melting Pot component provides an integrated test bed to access all the functions of MATLAB, including its numerical computation, scientific graphics, and signal processing capabilities. If you prefer Microsoft Excel, you can send data directly to an Excel spreadsheet as it is acquired, using the Excel Live Link component. This component allows you to quickly and easily log, graph, and save data in a standard Excel spreadsheet. Since this link is dynamic, you can watch your Excel spreadsheet update as new values are acquired. Display Data Display components, such as Oscilloscope, Bar Graph, Gauge, Chart Recorder, Digital Display, Label, and LEDs are provided to display the results of your measurements. In addition to panning and zooming, many of these components also provide the ability to adjust the range and scale of the y-axis, print the displayed results, freeze the current display, and save the result to a file. Simply link the display component to the data source whose results you want to see (using property pages), then start the operation to see the results of your measurement. US/CANADA (800) EUROPE/ASIA +49 (0)

3 4 Easy Steps to Execute Your Measurement Application 1 Drag and drop your components to create your application 2 Configure components through property pages US/CANADA (800) EUROPE/ASIA +49 (0)

4 3 Compile and Run 4 Distribute applications royalty-free to your end users Development Deployment One-Click Distribution US/CANADA (800) EUROPE/ASIA +49 (0)

5 Measurement Applets Measurement Applets are small applications created with Measure Foundry that can be modified or combined to provide a specific solution. The object is to provide an avenue for our customers to quickly and easily design their own applications. For a complete list of available applets, please visit Data Recorder Applet This applet allows you to acquire up to eight channels of analog input data, plot it during acquisition, and save it to disk for later analysis. Spectrum Analyzer Applet This applet provides a 2-Channel Spectrum Analyzer. You can configure and save analysis parameters for each channel. Sound and Vibration Applet This applet is designed specifically for use with the DT9837. It allows you to acquire data, plot it during acquisition, and save it to disk for later analysis. It also includes a 4-Channel Spectrum Analyzer. DAQ Applet This applet allows you to acquire, plot, save, and analyze analog input data. You can even generate waveforms: sine, square, ramp, and triangle. You can select the frequency, amplitude, duty cycle, and offset of the signal. Also includes DIO and counter functions. US/CANADA (800) EUROPE/ASIA +49 (0)

6 Versions Measure Foundry Base Measure Foundry Base offers a full-featured, powerful rapid application development environment. Measure Foundry Base includes support for the full line of Data Translation USB and PCI boards that are compatible with the DT- Open Layers for.net Class Library. Measure Foundry Base also offers complete support for all system standards including, VISA, and SCPI through the VISA transport layer. This unique design also allows you to use your existing GPIB, USB, PXI/VXI, and RS-232 equipment without changing your application. The ability to create "hybrid" systems that combine these different interfaces helps you protect both your hardware and software investment and saves you time and money. An Academic license for Measure Foundry Base is available at no cost for qualified institutions. Measure Foundry Professional Measure Foundry Professional comes with everything included in the Base version, and also provides a built-in installer for easy, royalty-free distribution of executables. It is easy to use and ensures that the application includes all the necessary files, including drivers and libraries, for delivery to the end-users. This feature allows you to customize your applications, compile and link it in executable form, and distribute it to as many end-users as you wish at no extra cost. The Distribute feature is particularly important when you need to run the same program on multiple computers, as is often the case with applications on the factory floor. To accomplish this, you are provided with a complete setup utility that automatically generates a complete installation setup.exe file. Measure Foundry Professional with Instrument Pak The Instrument Pak for Measure Foundry Professional adds complete support for all system standards including IVI, VISA, and SCPI. The Instrument Pak provides support for IVI instrument classes that include DMMs, Power Supplies, Function Generators, and Oscilloscope. Regardless of the standard or instrument used, your Measure Foundry application will run. This version adds a layer of support that sits on top of the IVI-COM interface. This makes it easier to program instruments by raising it up a level above COM programming. System Requirements Microsoft Windows XP/Vista Supported Hardware for Measure Foundry: Data Translation PCI DAQ boards or USB DAQ modules VISA compatible instrument IVI compatible instrument Ordering Summary For pricing information, see the current price list, visit our web site, or contact your local reseller. SP1300-CD Measure Foundry Base, single license SP1300-DWNLD Measure Foundry Academic, annual license SP1308-CD Measure Foundry Professional, single license SP1309-CD Measure Foundry Professional with Instrument Pak, single license SC1300 Platinum Support Contract for Measure Foundry Base SC1300PD Platinum Support Contract for Measure Foundry Academic SC1308 Platinum Support Contract for Measure Foundry Professional SC1309 Platinum Support Contract for Measure Foundry Professional with Instrument Pak Platinum Support The Platinum Support program enables you to stay current with the latest software releases and provides the highest level of technical support from Data Translation application engineers through phone and . A Platinum Support Contract can be purchased for one individual software license for one year. For more information on Measure Foundry, please visit: Copyright 2009 Data Translation, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Prices, availability, and specifications subject to change without notice. Rev US/CANADA (800) EUROPE/ASIA +49 (0)