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In-Vehicle Data Logging

"The system offers real-time analysis of vibration, thereby facilitating immediate corrective action in case of failure of a component. Using this system, the user can save six to eight hours per component and reduce costs by 30 percent."

- Bipin M. Kanth - Captronic Systems, Pvt. Ltd.

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An in-vehicle data logger using modular and compact NI C Series hardware offers a flexible approach to both test cell and in-vehicle road track testing. By using interchangeable, modular measurement tools and software that you can easily configure or fully program, you can design your test system around both your current and future needs. C Series hardware incorporates all needed signal conditioning and data acquisition in compact modules that are close in size to a deck of playing cards for easy mounting. These modules have rugged environmental ratings including up to 50 g shock and 3 g vibration ratings for the most extreme track tests.

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National Instruments modular C Series hardware and customizable software tools allow for in-vehicle data logging for all types of measurements and communication. Data analysis and post-processing is more intuitive because of built-in module synchronization with NI hardware platforms. Learn more about different in-vehicle data-logging products and techniques for using NI hardware and software with these applications.

NI In-Vehicle CAN and Measurements Data Logger System

The In-Vehicle CAN and Measurements Data Logger System is a complete, USB-, Ethernet-, or stand-alone-based system for logging different measurements and CAN communication. This system includes all of the hardware and software necessary to customize in-vehicle measurement and communication applications.

  • USB, Ethernet, or stand-alone system
  • Different I/O modules to choose from for customizing measurement types
  • Software included for programming the in-vehicle hardware

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NI In-Vehicle CAN Data Logger System

The In-Vehicle CAN Data Logger System is a complete, USB-based system for logging and analyzing CAN traffic from a CAN bus in an automobile. With CAN interfaces, customizable programming software, and data analysis software, the data logger system provides all of the tools necessary for properly communicating with a CAN bus and developing logging and analysis applications with data synchronization.

  • System for logging high-speed or low-speed CAN traffic
  • Traffic and measurement analysis and synchronization with NI DIAdem
  • CAN data synchronization with other measurements, including video and GPS data

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NI CompactDAQ Data-Logging Platform

  • Tethered or stand-alone in-vehicle logging platform
  • Module synchronization with chassis backplane

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NI CompactRIO Stand-Alone Data Logger With Control

  • Reconfigurable FPGA-based system for I/O modules
  • Real-time processor for determinism

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Combining CAN Communication With Other I/O

  • Reconfigurable field-programmable gate array (FPGA)-based system for I/O modules
  • Real-time processor for determinism

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Controller Area Network (CAN) Overview

Learn more about CAN and how NI tools can help you meet your application development needs.

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