User manual

Fluke DAQ

Users Manual

Computed Channel Configuration Dialog

Depending on the model, devices can have up to 60

computed channels, with all computed channels available

for configuration in one view. 2638A Hydra Series III and

1586A Super-DAQ instruments have 20 on-board

computed channels.

Computed channels provide a way to directly use

measurement results in a calculation. The calculation

results can be used to set alarms or as part of other

calculations. Highlight the Computed Channel icon and

click on Insert. The menu shown is appropriate to the

model and its capabilities.

Detailed instructions to use the Configuration dialogs are

provided later in this manual.

Note

Computed channel values are only updated

when scanning is active.

Communication Dialogs

The Communication dialogs show the communication

status of connected network components and let you

interact with those components. The Software uses the

Communication dialogs explained below.

Device Communication and Status Dialog

Use the Device Communication and Status dialog to:

• View device status and reset device errors

• Start/Stop scan and communication with all

instruments

• Reset the totalizer

• Upload scan data from the PC Card or internal

memory

• Format the PC Card or internal memory

• Remove scan data from the PC Card (2686A only)