DATS : Live turorials and examples

DATS is the leading software packages for the capture, analysis and reporting of engineering data. It includes time and frequency domain analyses as well as special solution packs to address specific applications

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The following links lead to a series of Macromedia Flash movies. Each one shows a different aspect of the DATS package. Tutorials range from simple manipulation of graphs in DATS to complex analysis sequences.

File sizes range from 1 or 2 megabytes up to 7 or 8 megabytes. please be patient whilst the movies load.

Data Capture

See how the simple yet sophisticated DATS Acquisition software can speed up your test and measurement campaigns

Creating a First Data Capture Setup more...

The first task when using the DATS acquisition is to create a setup file to control the inputs. This tutorial shows you how.

Using Auto Gain more...

Choosing a gain level is important to ensure that you use the full range of the ADC. Find out to DATS will make this easy.

Microphone Calibration more...

It is important to ensure that your microphones are calibrated correctly. Learn how the DATS acquire program takes the hard work out of this task.

Data Capture more...

Choosing a gain level is important to ensure that you use the full range of the ADC. Find out to DATS will make this easy.

Creating a First Layout more...

While we're capturing data we want to see what we're capturing. Find out how to create custom realtime displays.

Getting Started with DATS Analysis

Discover how easy it is to enjoy the power and flexibility of the DATS analysis software

Getting Started more...

An introduction to the DATS worksheet interface. Discover what all the different parts of the screen do and how to work them.

Loading Data more...

Learn various different ways to load your data into the DATS worksheet interface. Using the DATS Explorer Bar and how to drag & drop your data.

Data Contents more...

Find out what information makes up DATS datasets and signals. Learn what Named Elements and how DATS History works.

Graph Scaling more...

Discover the various different controls and facilities available for panning, zooming and rescaling DATS graphs.

DATS Graphs

Learn about extensive graphing capabilities available in DATS

Manipulating Curves & Grids more...

Examples of manipulating axes, grids & curves. Learn how to set grid styles, axis colors & curve styles and how to set background colors and images.

Overlaying Curves more...

This tutorial will demonstrate the different types of overlays that DATS provides and how to make use of them.

Some Simple DATS Analysis

A quick tour of the basic steps to performing a DATS analysis

A Simple Analysis Sequence more...

An introduction to the DATS worksheet interface. Discover what all the different parts of the screen do and how to work them.

Analysis Using Workzones more...

Learn various different ways to load your data into the DATS worksheet interface. Using the DATS Explorer Bar and how to drag & drop your data.

Waterfall Analysis more...

Discover how simple it is to perform a complex analysis such as a waterfall plot.