DAQ Adaptor for MATLABInterface Software for MATLAB
Overview
The Data Translation DAQ Adaptor for MATLAB provides
users with a convenient way to combine the speed andprecision of Data Translation’s USB and PCI modules withthe powerful analysis and data presentation features ofMATLAB from The MathWorks®. By using MATLAB andthe Data Acquisition Toolbox™ with the Data Translation
DAQ Adaptor for MATLAB, users can configure a DataTranslation module directly within MATLAB to access thebuilt-in features of the hardware. All DT-Open Layerscompliant USB and PCI modules are supported to provide a full range of performance capabilities. And since asingle, integrated programming environment is provided,
users can incorporate all the analysis and visualization
features of MATLAB to process, analyze, and display theacquired data.

Key Features• Interface software that allows MATLAB users

The Data Translation DAQ Adaptor for MATLAB provides
users with a convenient way to combine the speed andprecision of Data Translation’s USB and PCI modules withthe powerful analysis and data presentation featuresof MATLAB. Session-based (64-bit) and legacy (32-bit)
interfaces of the DAQ Adaptor are available to support all
MATLAB users.

direct access to DT-Open Layers®-compliant DataTranslation USB and PCI data acquisition modules• A single environment for acquisition, analysis, andvisualization• Session-based interface for 64-bit MATLAB support
and legacy interface for 32-bit MATLAB support

Supported Operating Systems• Windows® 10/8/7 32/64-bit

The above diagram depicts the hierarchy of control and data flow from MATLAB to Data Translation DT-Open Layers-compliantmodules. The Data Translation DAQ Adaptor for MATLAB passes commands and data between the Data Acquisition Toolboxof MATLAB and the Data Translation hardware to provide a seamless, integrated programming environment.

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New Session-Based Support

The Data Translation DAQ Adaptor now supports the session-based (64-bit)
interface of MATLAB (release R2016a and greater).
For those who are using a previous version of MATLAB, the legacy (32-bit)
Data Translation DAQ Adaptor for MATLAB is still available.
The diagram on pg. 1 shows the hierarchy of control and data flow using
MATLAB with the Data Translation DAQ Adaptor for MATLAB.

Configuring and Controlling Your Devices

MATLAB and the Data Acquisition Toolbox support a wide range of functions
and properties for configuring and controlling Data Translation devices. Using the session-based interface of MATLAB, users create a session, add I/Ochannels to the session, configure properties for the session, such as acquisition duration and start triggers, configure channel settings, and perform
I/O operations. Users can also view data while the device is running, andanalyze the data on the fly. The Data Translation DAQ Adaptor for MATLAB
ensures that both commands and data are sent efficiently between the MATLAB application and the Data Translation data acquisition hardware.

Ordering Summary
SOFTWARE
DAQ Adaptor for MATLAB – The session-basedadaptor is available for MATLAB R2016a and laterwith 64-bit Microsoft Windows systems only.
A legacy adaptor is also available for MATLAB
R2015b and earlier with 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft
Windows systems running 32-bit MATLAB.
Both versions are available as a free downloadfrom www.mccdaq.com/Data-TranslationSoftware.aspx.

System Requirements•••

Data Translation hardware and device drivers *DAQ Adaptor for MATLAB – Session-based (64-bit) interface for MATLAB (release R2016a and greater); Legacy (32-bit) interface for all previous versions of MATLAB
MATLAB® and the Data Acquisition Toolbox™

*Included with the Data Acquisition Omni CD that ships with your hardware, or download from our web site (www.mccdaq.com/Data-Translation-Software.aspx)

Supported Hardware

Any DT-Open Layers-compliant Data Translation USB or PCI data acquisition
module that supports analog and/or digital I/O operations. Note that MEASURpoint instruments, which use IVI-COM drivers, are not supported usingthe session-based interface of the DAQ Adaptor for MATLAB.

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