Datastick Systems, Inc., is the leader in PDA-based test and measurement hardware and software. Using a Palm Powered™ handheld computer with the appropriate Datastick® snap-on module and Datastick software enables the collection, display, recording, and storage of measurement data, and easy export into Datastick software on the PC, where further analysis can be done, as well as publishing the data to the enterprise and web.

Although the Datastick systems do not replace all other instruments, they often provide a solution for taking measurements in the field, as well as a “first look” before bringing in costly combinations of laptops and software, proprietary instruments, data loggers, or chart recorders.

The typical Datastick system consists of a module that snaps onto a Palm handheld, Datastick software that runs on handhelds running the Palm OS (called Palm Powered handhelds), and Datastick software for the PC. Microsoft Excel is required on the desktop PC.

Vibration Analysis

The VSA-2215, VSA-1214, VSA-1215 and VSA-1225 Vibration Spectrum Analyzers consist of Datastick VSA hardware modules which attach to Palm OS or HP iPAQ hx2400-series or iPAQ hx2700-series handheld computers running Datastick Spectrum software, to make extremely effective tools for machine health monitoring, predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting.

The NEW Datastick SiteConnex VSA™-2215 Vibration Spectrum Anaylzer lets you share vibration data from any inspection site to and decision site in seconds..

Suppose you could collect, view, and store vibration data using standard industrial accelerometers and velocity sensors AND send and receive vibration data via email, and talk on the phone—all on the same handheld device? That's the Datastick SiteConnex VSA™-2215 Vibration Spectrum Analyzer system.

Datastick Spectrum software is sophisticated, yet extremely simple to operate. It enables simultaneous views of overall vibration, auto-detected spectrum peaks, and FFT displays with numerous windowing options and a full array of cursor tools for examining data on the handheld. Also included is Datastick Reporting System™ for VSA, which runs within Microsoft Excel and provides a wide choice of options for viewing, analyzing, sharing, and reporting vibration data.

General-Purpose Data Acquisition

Datastick DAS-1254 and DAS-1294 data acquisition modules for Palm Tungsten series handhelds and m500-series handhelds provide four (DAS-1254) or eight (DAS-1294) analog input channels, one digital counter, one digital input line, and two digital output lines. When used with Datastick Connection, Datastick Connection Lite, or Datastick Connection Plus software, these devices provide a complete, real-time data acquisition system.

Datastick ConnectionLite basic data acquisition software displays sensor data in real time with user-definable sample rates. The software provides a real-time strip-chart emulation display with adjustable lines and symbols. Datastick Connection Lite is included with the DAS-1254 and DAS-1294 modules.

Datastick Connection 3.5 software displays sensor data in real time with user-definable sample rates. The software provides four viewing modes for real-time display: numeric display; real-time bar graph with adjustable patterns; gauge view with virtual needle movements or real-time strip-chart emulation. Datastick Connection 3.5 includes the Datastick Reporting System for DAS.

Datastick Connection Plus 3.5 offers all the functionality of Datastick Connection software, plus an enhanced feature set, including three alarms per channel, channel assignment, digital control logic, and level-sensitive automatic data logging. Datastick Connection Plus 3.5 includes the Datastick Reporting System for DAS.

Instant Desktop Integration into Excel

Datastick Connection 3.5, Datastick Connection Plus 3.5 and Datastick Spectrum feature Datastick Reporting System — a customizable Microsoft Excel spreadsheet for your desktop PC, and documentation for publishing data in industry-standard databases for desktop or enterprise use. Recorded data from Datastick software fills the spreadsheet on your PC with two quick mouse clicks. It’s a fast, easy gateway to all of Microsoft Office for reporting, presentation, publication, and archiving. There are two versions Datastick Reporting System for DAS and Datastick Reporting System for VSA.

All Datastick Connection software allows easy transfer of data to a personal computer, using Palm's HotSync technology or direct copy from SD memory cards.

Signal-conditioning, power, and breakout board accessories. These accessories provide a wide range of input ranges, sensor-power options, and easy connection options.