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News Release from: National Instruments | Subject: Nineteen new I/O modules for NI CompactDAQ
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 08 March 2007
Triple the I/O options for modular data
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Nineteen new I/O modules for the NI CompactDAQ USB-based modular data-acquisition system bring several new measurements and capabilities.
National Instruments has nearly tripled the number of I/O modules available for its USB-based modular data acquisition system, NI CompactDAQ, adding several new key measurements and capabilities Every NI CompactDAQ chassis is shipped with the new National Instruments LabView SignalExpress data-logging software, providing quick acquisition, analysis and presentation of data in an interactive, nonprogramming environment
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 22 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new software option and broad range of I/O modules provide a simple, complete and powerful data-logging system for electrical and sensor measurements on the bench top, in the field and on the production line.
NI CompactDAQ offers an easy-to-use USB interface to the PC and combines sensor connectivity, signal conditioning and analogue-to-digital convertors in a single, user-configurable system.
Engineers and scientists now have 19 new module options when building their systems, including +/-20mA current I/O; high-speed, high-voltage and channel-to-channel isolated analogue inputs; RTD sensor inputs; and high-density digital I/O, as well as a universal input module.
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New NI single-board RIO devices offer a low-cost integrated hardware option for deploying embedded control and data acquisition applications.
Acquisition runs via Ethernet or Wi-Fi
Ten new wireless and Ethernet DAQ devices include built-in signal conditioning and direct sensor connectivity for electrical, physical, mechanical and acoustic signals.
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RF vector signal analyser, RF vector signal generator and PXI Express 18-slot chassis combine to offer flexible RF measurements up to 10x faster than traditional RF instrumentation.
All modules are hot swappable and feature built-in isolation to ensure system and user safety.
The compact size (25 x 9 x 9cm) and rugged design of NI CompactDAQ make it suitable for portable and field applications.
With a 30g shock rating, -20 to 55C temperature range, cable strain relief and flexible AC or DC power options, NI CompactDAQ is also good for machine builders operating in industrial environments.
In addition, NI CompactDAQ has NI signal streaming technology, so engineers can acquire and generate high-speed, bidirectional waveform signals at 6.4Msample/s.
NI LabView SignalExpress adds further flexibility, speed and ease of use to the NI CompactDAQ platform.
The data-logging software significantly shortens time to measurement and requires no programming.
Whether creating in-vehicle, portable or benchtop data-logging projects, engineers can quickly connect the NI CompactDAQ chassis to their PCs or laptops, select a module and within seconds view live data in LabView SignalExpress.
They can then easily export data by dragging and dropping it into a spreadsheet or other third-party application.
As with NI CompactDAQ hardware, the software is scalable to meet larger or more complex data acquisition needs.
With advanced LabView SignalExpress features, engineers can set event conditions and alarms, choose from more than 200 analysis and processing functions or generate new code in LabView for custom functions.
"We've seen rapid success with NI CompactDAQ because it combines several popular features into one system".
"USB plug-and-play functionality, along with more than 30 hot-swappable modules, makes NI CompactDAQ one of the easiest and fastest data loggers on the market to set up and use", says Pete Zogas, NI Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
"The LabView SignalExpress companion software greatly shortens time to measurement and should further increase the popularity of NI CompactDAQ by making software configuration as easy as hardware setup".
NI CompactDAQ users can also benefit from included NI-DAQmx driver software and measurement services - an interactive suite of data-logging tools, configuration management and wizard-like development interfaces that enables simple hardware setup and configuration.
For programmers, NI-DAQmx driver software features multidevice synchronisation, automatic code generation and a high-level, open API that offers the same programming environment across devices, programming languages and operating systems. Request a free brochure from National Instruments ...
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