NI CompactDAQ embedded measurement and logging platform

National Instruments has released the stand-alone NI CompactDAQ system, a high-performance embedded measurement and logging platform with a built-in dual-core Intel processor for running data acquisition, online analysis and logging software. With the NI CompactDAQ platform, engineers can customise a complete measurement system using LabVIEW or take advantage of over 600 companies in the NI Alliance Partner Network for a custom turnkey data-logging solution.

The system features an Intel Core i7 dual-core processor, 2 GB RAM and 32 GB non-volatile storage users can run high-performance, mixed-measurement tests while logging data directly to the system, removing the need for an external PC.

Users can accelerate productivity with the latest version of LabVIEW, which provides sample projects and templates for high-speed acquisition and data logging, designed to save time and lower maintenance costs.

Features include: 8-slot chassis with more than 50 C Series I/O module options - mix and match a variety of I/O and sensor types, including AI, AO, DIO and CAN to create custom measurement and logging systems; USB, ethernet and serial ports - connect USB/ethernet NI CompactDAQ devices, including the NI cDAQ-9184 ethernet chassis, to expand the number of module slots for large-channel-count applications or integrate other devices, such as a camera or GPS device; stream data to disk at up to 30 MBps - simultaneously stream continuous measurements with sample rates up to 1 MS/s/ch.