How to read .dat file and display on a chart.

[Polartesting]

Hello, I am very new to labeled and am looking for some guidance on how to display data from a file onto a chart. I have registered the appropriate data plug in (Yokogawa_DAT) however when I try to use the file viewer VI it is still not recognized by LabVIEW. I have included a sample of the data which includes 2 channels plus time stamping and color information etc. The data is produced by a Yokogawa VR100 recorder that is no longer supported, and therefore the native viewing software is impossible to get. Unfortunately my time is limited and learning all the ins and outs of LabVIEW is going to take a good deal of it, I am hoping someone will be able to point me in the right direction to learn the basics of what I am after without having to learn LabVIEW in its entirety. Many Thanks!

[K C]

Hi,

With the DAT plugin I can read the DAT files I have. But it fails to read your DAT file.

Which instrument do you use ?

Kees

[Polartesting]

Hi Kees,

Thanks for your reply. The Data comes from a Paperless recorder - Yokogawa VR100/200 model number VR104P-0-W manufactured in 1996. I hope this helps !

[K C]

Just to be sure, can you generate another DAT file.

[Polartesting]

Yes, Brand new set of data, exactly as it comes off the recorder. Including config files etc.

[K C]

As expected the same result.

I will ask around and get back to you.

Kees

[Polartesting]

Thanks for that !

Cheers

Adam

[K C]

Like I promised I asked around.

This instrument is too old to get any useful information or support. Also because the new recorders (FX recorder) are relative cheap and up to date.

Sorry that I cannot help you further.

Kees

[Polartesting]

Thats ok, Thanks for trying I appreciate it.

Adam

[e-man67]

@Polartesting

I suppose it's just too late to help you, but I have the software for a VR100, in DOS-version and in W95-version. So if you still have the logger, it still can have a chance. Though it's old, it's still a good instrument.

Johnny