NI CompactDAQ 4-slot controller

NI has announced the CompactDAQ 4-slot controller. By integrating the processor, signal conditioning and I/O into a single CompactDAQ system, engineers and scientists can reduce overall system cost and complexity while increasing measurement accuracy.

The CompactDAQ controller features an Intel Atom dual-core processor that can run either industry-standard Windows Embedded 7 or NI Linux Real-Time for higher system reliability. By pairing industry-standard OS options with LabVIEW system design software, users can easily port LabVIEW code from existing measurement systems to the new CompactDAQ controllers. Engineers and scientists can combine LabVIEW and over 60 sensor-specific I/O modules for CompactDAQ to quickly customise data acquisition systems to meet their specific application needs.

The CompactDAQ also offers removable SD storage, an integrated CAN/LIN port and four C Series module slots in a rugged form factor that can be used in high shock and vibration environments as well as temperatures ranging from -40 to +70°C.