User manual

USB DrDAQ User's Guide 5
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3 Product information
3.1
Using PicoScope and PicoLog
PicoScope turns your PC into an oscilloscope, spectrum analyser and meter. PicoLog
is an advanced data logging package. The decision on whether to use PicoScope or
PicoLog depends on the signals you wish to measure. If you wish to collect fast
signals (such as sound waveforms) then use PicoScope, but if you want to collect data
over a long period (such as plotting battery discharge) then use PicoLog.
3.2
Getting started with PicoLog
3.2.1
Using PicoLog for the first time
PicoLog is a powerful and flexible program for collecting, analysing and displaying
data. When PicoLog is first loaded the following screen will appear.
Under "Help", select the guided tour which will take you through the main functions in
PicoLog.
Refer to Examples of digital in/out use for an example of PicoLog and the digital
connections of USB DrDAQ.
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