I am looking for a simple data logger for temperature

[Joel Sipe]

I am having a hard time finding a basic data logger for recording temperature over a period of several minutes. I am using a SCXI 1001 Chassis, with SCXI 1303 terminal blocks hooked up to a computer running Windows XP and Labview 8.0 and VI Logger Lite.

[John_P1]

Hi Joel,

Thanks for posting.  You could log your data using either LabVIEW or VI Logger.  If using VI Logger, the following screenshot from the help file explains how to log data:

If you are using LabVIEW, you can use the Write to Spreadsheet File function (or a number of other functions depending on your preference).

If you are using the DAQmx driver, a third option would be to download SignalExpress.  The LE edition is free, and provides the basic functionality that you need to log your data to a file.  The SignalExpress download comes with a 30-day trial of the full version--it should be fairly intuitive to get started, but don't hesitate to post on the SignalExpress forums if you have any questions.  Have a great weekend!

-John

Message Edited by John P on 01-09-2009 06:03 PM