Click in the PLX-DAQ toolbar. If you see numbers dancing in Row 2, you are live.
While PLX-DAQ v2.11 is stable, development stagnated after 2021. If you are using , consider these modern alternatives:
The 2021 update to Version 2.11 brought several stability improvements and compatibility fixes for modern Windows environments.
I notice you’re asking for an essay on a very specific technical topic:
However, for educational settings or legacy lab equipment running Windows 10 + Excel 2019,
Quick Start to Simple DAQ System using PLX-DAQ Excel & Arduino