AxoScope 10 Update

The Digidata 1440A data acquisition system includes the free AxoScope for Windows data acquisition software, which requires Windows XP Pro or 2000 SP4. The latest AxoScope version will be posted on the Digidata Literature & Downloads page periodically.

AxoScope has four data acquisition modes: Gap-free (continuous recording), and three triggered modes: Variable-length Events, Fixed-length Events, and High-Speed Oscilloscope. In order to acquire data, AxoScope requires one of the following data acquisition systems: the Digidata 1440A, 1322A, 1321A, 1320A, or the MiniDigi 1. If you do not have a data acquisition system, you can still run AxoScope in demo mode for evaluation. In demo mode, AxoScope is fully functional, but with simulated data acquisition.

Download the AxoScope 10 installer from the Literature & Downloads link in the right menu and follow the instructions that correspond to your digitizer below.

Instructions for Digidata 1440A Users

1. Run the AxoScope installer.
2. Determine if your computer has built-in USB 2.0 ports* (see below).
   If USB 2.0 is not available, install the included USB 2.0 adapter.
3. Connect the Digidata 1440A digitizer to a USB 2.0 port.
4. Run AxoScope and go to Configure / Digitizer to configure the digitizer.

Instructions for Digidata 1322A, 1321A and 1320A Users

1. Run the AxoScope installer.
2. Install the included SCSI adapter.
3. Install the Digidata 1320 Series digitizer.
4. Run AxoScope and go to Configure / Digitizer to configure the digitizer.

Instructions for MiniDigi 1 Users

To use the MiniDigi 1, your computer must have a USB port.

1. Either install pCLAMP (which includes AxoScope), or download the AxoScope installer.
2. Run the AxoScope installer. If pCLAMP has been installed, then AxoScope has already been automatically installed.
3. Attach the MiniDigi to a USB port.
4. Run AxoScope and go to Configure / Digitizer to configure the MiniDigi.

* Checking for USB 2.0 Ports

1. On the Windows Desktop, right-click on My Computer and select Properties.
2. Go to the Hardware tab and select Device Manager.
3. Expand the Universal Serial Bus Controllers tree.
4. If you do not have an entry for USB 2, then look for ...Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller.  Enhanced is a key word indicating a USB 2 controller.