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DrDAQ is a low cost data logger from Pico that simply plugs into the parallel port of any Windows PC.

DrDAQ has built in sensors for light and temperature, and a microphone to record sound. It can also measure voltage and resistance. In addition it has a socket for standard pH electrodes and connectors that allow the use of optional external sensors for measuring temperature, humidity, pressure and more.

Digital I/Os

Your USB DrDAQ also includes 4 digital input/outputs. In input mode these give you even more monitoring options. When used as outputs they enable you to use your DrDAQ to control external devices. 2 of the digital I/Os include a pulse-counting function when used as inputs, and a pulse-width modulation (PWM) output capability.

More than just a data logger

Thanks to the power of your DrDAQ you can also use it as an oscilloscope or spectrum analyzer. Just run the supplied PicoScope software and your DrDAQ becomes a single-channel scope with a 100 kHz  bandwidth, 8-bit resolution and the ability to measure voltages of up to ±10 volts.

But that’s not all. Your DrDAQ also includes a signal generator. The signal generator output not only includes a standard function generator, but also an arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) too. Using the AWG function you can create your own waveforms.

Supplied complete with software and cables, the DrDAQ is ideal for classroom science experiments.

  • Very low cost
  • Built in sensors for light, sound (level and waveforms) and temperature
  • Measure pH — just plug in any standard pH electrode
  • Measure voltages and resistances
  • Sockets for external sensors (temperature, humidity etc)
  • Use DrDAQ to capture fast signals (eg sound waveforms)
  • Outputs for control experiments
  • Simply plug in to your PC and measure
DrDAQ Data Logger General Specifications
Number of channels 14
Maximum sampling rate
Block mode
USB streaming

1 MS/s#
100 kHz#
Memory depth (block mode) 16 kS#
Memory depth (USB streaming)
PicoLog
PicoScope
Using the API

1 MS#
20 MS#
unlimited

# Shared between active channels.

Oscilloscope/Spectrum Analyser Channel
Bandwidth 100 kHz
Resolution 8 bits
Input characteristics 1 MΩ
Input type Single-ended, BNC connector
Input coupling DC
Input ranges (full scale) ±1.25 V, ±2.5 V, ±5 V, ±10 V
DC accuracy ±3%
Timebases 10 µs/div to 200 s/div
Function Generator/Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG)
Channels 1
Connector BNC
Standard waveforms Sine, square, triangle, ramp (up/down), DC level
Function generator frequency range DC to 20 kHz
Signal amplitude 0 to 1.5 V
Signal offset +1.5 V
AWG buffer size 4096 samples
AWG update rate 2 MS/s (maximum)
AWG resolution 10 bits
Built-in Sensors/Outputs
Channel Range Resolution Accuracy
Sound waveform ±100 ±0.2 not calibrated
Sound level 55 to 100 dBA 1 dBA 5 dBA
Temperature -10 to +70 °C 0.1 °C  @ 25 °C 2 °C  @ 25 °C
Light 0 to 100 0.1 not calibrated
RGB LED 16.7 million colours 8 bit x 3 not applicable
Analogue Inputs
Type Connector Range Resolution Accuracy
pH BNC 0 to 14 pH 0.02 pH Sensor calibration dependent
Redox/ORP BNC (shared with pH) ±2000 mV  @ 1012 Ω 1.2 mV Sensor calibration dependent
Resistance Screw terminal 0 to 1 MΩ 250 Ω @ 10 k 5%
External sensors 3 x FCC68 4/4 Measure 0 to 2.5 V
(Also supply power to external sensors and identify sensor type via ID resistor.)
1 mV 1%
Configurable Digital IO
Channels 4
Connector type Screw terminals
Input characteristics 0 to 5 V (Low:0- 0.8 V, High: 2 -5.5 V)
TTL compatible
Output characteristics 3.3 V, 2.2 kΩ output impedance
PWM output
Period
Pulse
Resolution

<65535 µs
<65535 µs
1 µs
Available on 2 Digital IO channels
Pulse counting Up to 65535 counts @ 500 kHz
Available on 2 Digital IO channels
Physical Properties
Dimensions 77 x 70 x 23 mm  (approx 3 x 2.7 x 0.9 in)
(includes BNC connectors)
Weight 60 g  (approx 2.1 oz)
Software
PicoLog for Windows PicoLog data acquisition software can collect up to 1 million samples. Features include:
Multiple views - view data as a graph, spreadsheet or text
Parameter scaling - convert raw data into standard engineering units
Math functions - use mathematical equations to calculate additional parameters
Alarm limits - program an alert if a parameter goes out of a specified range
IP networking - transfer measurements via a LAN or over the Internet
PicoScope 6 for Windows PicoScope 6 is your complete test and measurement lab in one application. Features include:
Capture modes - oscilloscope, spectrum and persistence modes
Channel maths - calculate the sum, difference, product, inverse or create your own custom function using standard arithmetic, exponential and trigonometric functions
Automated measurements
Scope mode: AC RMS, cycle time, DC average, duty cycle, falling rate, fall time, frequency, high pulse width, low pulse width, maximum, minimum, peak-to-peak, rise time and rising rate
Spectrum mode: frequency at peak, amplitude at peak, total power, total harmonic distortion (THD), total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N), spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR), signal+noise+distortion to signal+noise ratio (SINAD), signal to noise ratio (SNR) and intermodulation distortion (IMD)
Export data formats - Comma separated values (CSV), tab delimited (TXT), windows bitmap (BMP), graphics interchange format (GIF), portable network graphics (PNG), MATLAB 4 format (MAT)
Software development kit A growing collection of drivers and example code for various programming languages including: C, C++, Excel and LabVIEW.
Language Support
Software
PicoLog

PicoScope 6

Full support for English, French and German; menus only for Italian, Spanish and Swedish
Full support for English, French, Italian, German and Spanish. Menus and dialogs only for Dutch, Hungarian and Simplified Chinese.
Documentation
User’s guide
Programmer’s guide

English
English
General
Additional hardware (supplied) USB 2.0 cable, user manuals, software CD-ROM
PC interface USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible)
Power requirements Powered from USB port
Compliance European EMC and LVD standards
FCC Rules Part 15 Class A
RoHS compliant
Total Satisfaction Guarantee In the event that this product does not fully meet your requirements you can return it for an exchange or refund. To claim, the product must be returned in good condition within 14 days.
Warranty 5 years

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