National Instruments CompactDAQ platform

The National Instruments CompactDAQ platform now has stand-alone data acquisition systems compatible with over 50 sensor-specific I/O modules for flexible, mixed-measurement data logging. The system includes a built-in dual-core Intel processor and onboard storage to deliver high-performance processing in a single, portable system. 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 NI CompactDAQ System Features an Intel Core i7 dual-core processor, 2 GB RAM and 32 GB nonvolatile storage which allows it to run high-performance, mixed-measurement tests while logging data directly to the system. LabVIEW 2012 software provides sample projects and templates for high-speed acquisition and data logging, designed to save time and lower maintenance costs.

Consisting of an 8-slot chassis, I/O module options can be mixed and matched for a variety of I/O and sensor types to create custom measurement and logging systems. Sensor types include AI, AO, DIO and CAN. USB, ethernet and serial ports are available to connect relevant CompactDAQ devices, including the NI cDAQ-9184 ethernet chassis. This chassis expands the number of module slots for large-channel-count applications or can integrate other devices, such as a camera or GPS device. The system can stream data to disk at up to 30 MBps and simultaneously stream continuous measurements with sample rates up to 1 MBps per channel.