System requirements
PC (minimum)
- Processor: Pentium, 400MHz
- RAM: 256MB
- Hard disc: >50MB
- Graphics card: 1024x768, 256 colors
PC (recommended)
- Processor: Pentium, 1GHz
- RAM: 512MB
- Hard disc: >200MB
- Graphics card: 1600x1200, True Color
Operating system
- Windows®7
- Windows®XP
Language
- German (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
- English (other countries)
Additional requirements
- Network card with TCP/IP protocol (if using a LAN data acquisition system)
- Mouse or touch pad
- DAQ system of bmcm (only NV4 Pro, Lite, Trial)
Differences of the versions
The slight difference
The following table shows the basic differences of the available versions of NextView®4.
The free trial features all functions of the Professional version. It is valid for 30 days after requesting the license number. If a license is not purchased within this period, the functional range of NextView®4 will considerably be cut back.
A detailed overview of the different versions is provided as PDF file.
| Function | Lite | Pro / Trial | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of DAQ systems | 1 | unlimited (also of different type) | - |
| Formula channels | - | 16 | - |
| Storage types | current value, average (rate 1:20) |
current value, average, min, max, rms (rate 1:1 to 1:1000) | - |
| Trigger (with prehistory) | - | + | - |
| MultiScan | - | + | - |
| Aut. numbering of measuring files | + | + | - |
| Picture | - | + | + |
| Static text | + | + | - |
| Digital multimeter | + | + | - |
| Active alarm function | + | + | - |
| Live display | + | + | - |
| Level indicator | - | + | - |
| Stop, scroll, zoom in live data | - | + | - |
| Graph display | + | + | + |
| Signal representation in panes | - | live display, graph display | graph display |
| x/y representation | - | + | + |
| Cursors | + | + | + |
| Cursor jumps | - | + | + |
| Calculation of signal parameters (e.g. min/max) | - | + | + |
| FileTrain | - | + | + |
| Export | + | + | + |
| Export signal values to clipboard | - | + | + |
| Import | - | + | + |
| Calculation of signals | - | + | + |
| Integration | - | + | + |
| Differentiation | - | + | + |
| FFT | - | + | + |
| Digital filters | - | + | + |
| Repeat last analysis | - | + | + |
| Batch job | - | + | + |
| Message display | + | + | + |
| (Push-) Button | - | + | + |
| Slider | - | + | - |
| NextView®4 Script option (for charge) | + | + | + |
| Lock project | + | + | + |
| graph display, message display |
+ | + | |
| Print preview | graph display, message display |
+ | + |
| Price (plus 19% VAT) | EUR 149.- (10 licenses: EUR 499.-) |
EUR 899.- (Upgrade 3.x->4: EUR 399.- 10 licenses: EUR 4999.-) |
EUR 299.- (Upgrade 3.x->4: EUR 129.-) |
DAQ hardware
Supported hardware
NextView®4 supports the complete range of bmcm data acquisition hardware currently available. This includes external DAQ systems, which are connected to the PC or laptop via the relating interface, as well as measuring cards installed in the PC.
USB data acquisition systems
The USB 2.0 compatible devices from bmcm are ideal for mobile use. Being Plug&Play compatible, both installation and changing the hardware can be done fast and easily. The devices are supplied by the PC.
LAN data acquisition systems
The network technology of bmcm guarantees fast and reliable transmission of measuring data. Signals can be recorded distributedly across great distances. Signals of several LAN data acquisition systems are synchronizable.
PCI-/PCIe data acquistion cards
The measuring cards of bmcm installed in the PC are highly resistant against interferences. Choosing plug-on modules for the PCI(e)-BASE allows the individual adaption of the DAQ system to the measuring task. The short latency of the PCI(e) interface makes the cards especially attractive for controlling task.
Archived DAQ hardware of bmcm
Not available at bmcm anymore but still compatible with NextView®4: "Retired" USB, LAN, and PCI data aquisition systems of bmcm supported by a previous NextView® version can still be used (except: PCI-BASE50).
| DAQ system (USB) | Analog | Digital | Resolution | Sample rate | Miscellaneous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-AD16f | IN: 16; OUT: 2 | IN: 4; OUT: 4; 1 counter | 16 Bit | 250kHz | IN: ±10/5/2/1V; OUT: ±10V |
| USB-AD12f | IN: 16; OUT: 2 | IN: 4; OUT: 4; 1 counter | 12 Bit | 20kHz | IN: ±10V; OUT: ±5V |
| USB-AD | IN: 16; OUT: 1 | IN: 4; OUT: 4 | 12 Bit | 10Hz | IN: ±5V; OUT: ±5V |
| USB-PIO (-OEM) | - | IN/OUT: 24 | - | - | TTL |
| AMS84-USB | IN: 16 | IN: 4; OUT: 4; 1 counter | 16 Bit | 250kHz | IN: ±5V |
| AMS42-USB | IN: 8 | IN: 4; OUT: 4; 1 counter | 16 Bit | 250kHz | IN: ±5V |
| DAQ system (LAN) | Analog | Digital | Resolution | Sample rate | Miscellaneous |
| LAN-AD16f | IN: 16; OUT: 2 | IN: 16; OUT: 16; 1 counter | 16 Bit | 250kHz | IN: ±10/5/2/1V; OUT: ±10V |
| AMS84-LAN16f | IN: 16 | IN: 16; OUT: 16; 1 counter | 16 Bit | 250kHz | IN: ±5V |
| AMS42-LAN16f | IN: 8 | IN: 16; OUT: 16; 1 counter | 16 Bit | 250kHz | IN: ±5V |
| DAQ card (PCI/PCIe) | Analog | Digital | Resolution | Sample rate | Miscellaneous |
| PCI-PIO | - | IN/OUT: 32; 3 counters | - | - | TTL |
| PCIe-BASE | dep. on module | IN/OUT: 32; 1 counter | depending on the module | 2 module slots | |
| PCI-BASE | dep. on module | IN/OUT: 32; 3 counters | depending on the module | 2 module slots | |
 |
Modules for PCI(e)-BASE | Channels | Resolution | Sample rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAD16f | Analog IN: 16 | 16 Bit | 500kHz | ||
| MADDA16/16n | Analog IN: 16 | 16 Bit | 250kHz | ||
| MDA16-4i/8i | Analog OUT: 4/8 | 16 Bit | 10µs | ||
| MCAN | CAN: 2 | - | 1 MBit |
File formats
Standard formats
NextView®4 generates the following file types when realizing a measurement task:
- Project file (.nvp): information about the layout of the user interface and the signal representation in the respective displays
- Configuration file (.nvc): settings concerning a scan and the DAQ hardware used
- Measuring file (.lfx): contains recorded signals and results of a signal analysis
- Script file (.nvs): event-oriented script programs to automate processes and realisize individual applications (only with NextView®4 Script)
Import
The following file formats can be opened in NextView®4 and be shown as graphic curves:
- NextView®4.x or NextView®/NT 3.x: .lfx
- NextView® (DOS): .buf, .bfs, .bfx
- DIAdem or TurboLab DAFF: .dat
- ModuLab: .tsf
- ASCII file (e.g. Excel®, WordPad, Notepad): .asc
- Text file (e.g. Excel®, WordPad, Notepad): .txt
- Data base files: .mdb
Export
Use and process your measuring results received with NextView®4 in other programs by exporting recorded signals or sections of a signal:
- NextView®4.x or NextView®/NT 3.4: .lfx
- DIAdem or TurboLab DAFF: .dat
- ASCII file (e.g. Excel®, WordPad, Notepad): .asc
- Text file (e.g. Excel®, WordPad, Notepad): .txt
With the C++ Data PlugIn of National Instruments™ you can directly open NextView®4 measuring files in DIAdem.