--- title: DAS FAQ page description: B&K Precision offers a wide range of Data Acquisition Systems, here are some frequently asked question to help you find the right DAS/DAQ solution. --- # DAS FAQs - [Home](https://www.bkprecision.com/) - Faqs ###### Find Your Answers Here # B&K Precision Data Acquisition Systems B&K Precision offers a wide range of Data Acquisition Systems, below are frequently asked questions along with answers to help you find the right solution for your application. What range of data acquisition recorders does B&K Precision carry? B&K Precision offers a variety of data acquisition recorders, which can be categorized as follows: Configurable Data Acquisition, High Speed Multi-Function Recorders, and Portable Multi-Channel Data Recorders. B&K Precision's Recorders and Loggers are all-in-one data acquisition solutions with a touch screen display, solid state memory, and intuitive user interface. We offer recorders with channel counts ranging from 10 to 80 channels and sampling rates up to 1 MSamples/sec/ch . Our recorders are well suited for R&D, maintenance, power monitoring, processing monitoring, and environmental monitoring applications. What is the warranty for B&K Precision data acquisition recorders? B&K Precision's Data Acquisition Recorders come with a standard 2 or 3 year warranty, depending on the product. Extended warranties are available for purchase after creating an account and registering your product here, https://my.bkprecision.com/. Where are B&K Precision data acquisition recorders manufactured? Our recorders are manufactured in France by our subsidiary Sefram, which has specialized in designing and manufacturing data acquisition recorders for more than 70 years. What file format do the recorders export the data in? The DAS220/240, DAS30/50/60, and DAS1700 all export data as a custom recording file with a .rec extension. These files can be opened and converted into a binary, CSV, or text file using the free SeframViewer software. The DAS1800 saves data as a Measurement Data Format file with a .mdf extension. This file type can be opened with DASpro and any third party software supporting ASAM MDF4. What software is available for B&K Precision recorders? B&K Precision offers a variety of free software tools for viewing recorded data or remotely controlling a B&K data acquisition recorder. For the DAS220/240, DAS30/50/60, and DAS1700, SeframViewer is the primary software provided for viewing all recording files (.rec) with the same tools found on the instrument’s viewer. For the DAS1800, DASpro serves as a file viewer for the measurement data files (.mdf). SeframPilot and PilotSefram are dedicated software for remote control of the DAS30/50/60 and DAS1700 respectively. Although there is no dedicated software for remote control of the DAS220/240 and DAS1800, all of B&K Precision recorders support free graphical desktop sharing tools such as VNC. Can I record data directly to a computer or other external device including USB? Data can only be recorded directly into the instrument’s solid-state memory. However, all instruments include a comprehensive file system, allowing users to transfer files through USB or remotely using FTP. Where can I purchase or rent a B&K Precision data acquisition recorder? To purchase a DAS, go to the desired product page and select the Where to Buy button. To purchase a Configurable Data Acquisition System, you can request a quote for the DAS1800 or DAS1700 on their respective product page and select the Quote Request button. Copyright © B&K Precision Corporation 2024. All Rights Reserved