Question 1

Is there a demo version or free trial of the SR Database Logger?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Simply download it here. When you run it, it will give you the option to start a free 30-day trial. At the end of the 30-day trial, you can register it to extend the trial for an additional 30 days.

Question 2

What operating systems does the SR Database Logger support?

Accepted Answer

The SR Database Logger supports:

Windows 7 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Windows 10 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Windows 11 (64-bit)

Question 3

What databases does the SR Database Logger support?

Accepted Answer

In general, you can use the SR Database Logger to log data into ODBC-compliant SQL databases. It has been tested with:

Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server Express
Microsoft Azure Database
MySQL
Microsoft Access

It also includes built-in support for SQLite databases.

Question 4

How do I connect the SR Database Logger to a database?

Accepted Answer

The SR Database Logger connects to 32-bit ODBC sources on 64-bit and 32-bit versions of Windows. Use a UDL file to connect a database to the SR Database Logger.

Connecting to a SQLite database, is different however. See here for details.

Question 5

Does the SR Database Logger need an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

No. The SR Database Logger only needs to connect to your database server. If your database server is located within your network, then the SR Database Logger doesn't need internet access.

Question 6

Can the SR Database Logger log data to a cloud-based database?

Accepted Answer

Yes! As long as there is a UDL file for a 32-bit ODBC data source, the SR Database Logger will log to a cloud database.

Question 7

Can the SR Database Logger log data to a local database?

Accepted Answer

Yes! As long as there is a UDL file for a 32-bit ODBC data source, the SR Database Logger will log to a database located on the local machine. For example, a local MS SQL Server Express database or MS Access database are supported.

SQLite support is coming soon.

Question 8

How quickly will the data be sent to the database?

Accepted Answer

While the time can vary, generally you can expect your test data to be written to the database within two minutes.

Question 9

What happens to the data if the test PC loses its network connection to the database?

Accepted Answer

If the SR Database Logger loses its network connection to the remote database, it will cache the data on the local machine. Your data will remain there until the connection is restored. Once the network connection is restored, it will automatically send all of the cached data to the database.

Question 10

How do I connect the SR Database Logger to a SQLite database?

Accepted Answer

SQLite support is coming soon...

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