Compare NI DAQ Products
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| Portable DAQ | Desktop DAQ | NI CompactDAQ | PXI Platform | |
| USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | PCI and PCI Express | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | PXI and PXI Express | |
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Simple Setup
Easily connect to any laptop or desktop. |
PC Integration
Install in a PC slot for maximum data throughput. |
Mixed Measurements
Customize with a variety of chassis and module types. |
High Performance
Optimize for high-channel counts and tight synchronization. |
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| Features | Portable DAQ | Desktop DAQ | NI CompactDAQ | PXI Platform |
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A physical or wireless connection for communication between a DAQ device and a PC.
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USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | PCI, PCI Express | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | PXI, PXI Express |
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A measure of a device's or system's size, weight, and ease of connectivity to a PC.
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Best | Good | Better | Good |
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The total number of analog and digital input/output channels a device or system provides. See individual devices or modules for more information.
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1 to 100 | 1 to 100 | 1 to 250 | 1 to 1000+ |
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Fixed – A fixed number of I/O channels are integrated into a device. This provides the best value for the most common applications.
Modular – I/O modules are interchangeable. This provides the most flexibility to meet specific application requirements. |
Fixed | Fixed | Modular | Modular |
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The maximum rate at which a device or module can sample a signal. A high sample rate captures more waveform details while a low sample rate can distort the waveform.
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2 MS/s | 10 MS/s | 1 MS/s | 10 MS/s |
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Circuitry for conditioning a signal before it is digitized. Signal conditioning is essential for accurately measuring some sensors.
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Available | No | Yes | Available |
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The capability to coordinate events and sampling among multiple DAQ subsystems, devices, or modules.
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Good | Better | Better | Best |
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| Windows, Linux, Mac OS X | Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Real-Time | Windows | Windows, Linux, Real-Time | |
| NI LabVIEW SignalExpress LE (Windows Only) | ||||
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