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How can previously created data in BenchLink II be exported?
Open a previously saved configuration file with data and then export the data as a Text (.txt) file or Comma Separated values (.csv) file.

FAQ 2012-11-05

How many Agilent 34970A data acquisition units can be connected to a single PC at a time?
Only one Agilent 34970A can be connected for each RS-232 port on the PC. A GP-IB cable can be used to connect up to 15 units if the GP-IB cable is being referenced by the VEE software. The Benchlink Data Logger 3 software can support up to 4 units...

FAQ 2012-01-25

Where can I find manuals for discontinued and obsolete Hewlett-Packard and Agilent test equipment?
Most Agilent products have PDF manuals that can be found on product pages. Other vendors also supply old manuals.

FAQ 2011-07-13

34970A: How do I add a DMM to a 34970A that does not have one installed?
Order the customer installable retrofit kit 34970-80100.

FAQ 2010-10-12

How do I rack mount two instruments of different depths?
There are three ways to rack instruments of different depths side-by-side; for example, an Agilent 33220A with an Agilent 34401A.

FAQ 2010-10-12

Why won't Help (.hlp) files view properly with Windows Vista?
In order to view 32-bit Help (.hlp) files with Windows® Vista, you must download the WinHlp32.exe Help program from the Microsoft web site at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=82148.

FAQ 2010-10-12

Transferring the license from an older version to version 3.00
Before updating to a new revision of Data Logger on the SAME computer, be certain to save all data and configuration files that you wish to keep.

FAQ 2010-09-19

Can I retrieve data from the 34970A while it is scanning?
No. You can collect data during a scan, stop the scan and then transfer the data.

FAQ 2010-09-09

Why does BenchLink 3 generate the "Object reference not set to an instance of an object" error?
This error is caused by corruption in the .NET Framework

FAQ 2010-09-08

How can I copy Channels to Other Channels in BenchLink 3?
Select the channel(s) to be copied, right-click and select copy, select the channel(s) to be pasted, right click and select paste.

FAQ 2010-09-08

Can Excel control a scan, and make and record measurements using the 34970A?
Use the 34970A IntuiLink add-in, Excel Macro language, or the Instrument Code Wizard.

FAQ 2010-09-03

Agilent 34970A FAQ archive
More than 100 FAQs regarding the 34970A data acquisition/switch unit

FAQ 2010-06-07

Transferring Data and Configurations to a new version or to a new computer
Moving between computers with same version or moving configurations and data to a new version on the same computer...

FAQ 2010-05-07

How do I set channel limits?
On the “Configure Scan Lists” tab, after configuring a channel's measurement function, you can set limits by clicking in the channel's Limit Type column.

FAQ 2010-05-05

How do I acquire and install a license?
After the evaluation period, you must license BenchLink Data Logger Pro as described below.

FAQ 2010-05-05

Can I send an email following a scan or on some event?
Yes. You can use a notification to execute an external program or batch file in response to an event.

FAQ 2010-05-05

Can I print the graph data to a printer?
Yes. On a graph tab, click the Preferences... button and select Show Graph Menu Bar.

FAQ 2010-05-05

Can I mix 34980As and 34970As in the same configuration?
You can have a combination of one 34980A and one or two 34970As in a configuration.

FAQ 2010-05-05

How do multiple instruments affect the scan list?
Multiple instruments are integrated seamlessly into a scan list.

FAQ 2010-05-05

Can I have different channels in different scan lists?
You can have different enabled channels in different scan lists.

FAQ 2010-05-05

What is an Action Script and what can I do with it?
An Action Script contains one or more action steps that perform actions on modules in 34970A/34980A instruments, and other instrumentation connected to the PC.

FAQ 2010-05-05

Can I export data while scans are running?
Yes, select Automatically export to .csv during scan in the “Export Data Preferences” dialog box.

FAQ 2010-05-05

Can I have a notification send an email message?
Yes. You can use a notification to execute a custom-written batch file that sends an email.

FAQ 2010-05-05

Are there separate licenses for 34970A and 34980A instruments?
Yes. Each instrument uses a specific Data Logger Pro product number.

FAQ 2010-05-05

What are channel limits?
Limits can be set on multiplexer, totalizer and digital read channels (see the limit types question below).

FAQ 2010-05-05

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