NI Low-Cost, Multifunction DAQ Devices
You depend on measurements to make key decisions and discoveries, and NI’s low-cost, USB multifunction I/O devices deliver quality measurements at an entry-level price.
You depend on measurements to make key decisions and discoveries, and NI’s low-cost, USB multifunction I/O devices deliver quality measurements at an entry-level price.
Compare NI’s Low-Cost, USB Multifunction I/O Device Options
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| Number of single-ended/differential analog input channels | 8/4 | 8/4 | 8/4 | 8/0 |
| Maximum sample rate | 100 kS/s | 50 kS/s | 20 kS/s | 10 kS/s |
| Analog input resolution | 16 bits | 16 bits | 14 bits |
12 bits |
| Analog input absolute accuracy | 6 mV | 6 mV |
6 mV | 26 mV |
| Number of analog output channels | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Maximum update rate | 5 kS/s | 5 kS/s | 5 kS/s |
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| Number of bidirectional digital channels | 13 | 13 | 13 | 4 |
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*Academic Discount: These products are eligible for academic discounts for qualifying educational research institutions. This discount is automatically applied to the displayed price for logged-in, qualified customers.
Guide to Accurate Sensor Measurements
Quality Hardware Means Reliability and Results
Quality Hardware Means Reliability and Results
From taking basic measurements in an academic lab to automating experiments with instrument-level accuracy, multifunction DAQ hardware and software are versatile tools. This guide covers what it takes to make accurate sensor-based measurements while reducing potential sources of error in your system.
Multifunction I/O Devices for PC-Based Measurements
These USB DAQ devices include software support and getting started resources for a variety of application development environments and programming languages.
Key Benefits:
- Easy setup with bus-powered USB connection
- DAQExpress™ application software
- Comprehensive API to develop custom applications in LabVIEW, C, C++, Visual Basic, .NET, and Python
- Small and lightweight form factor
In the Box: Companion Software for Quick Measurements
Quickly configure your measurement with the included DAQExpress application software for interactively recording, viewing, and exploring data. Easily get started without programming using built-in measurement panels, and seamlessly turn to code when customization is needed.
Software Options to Meet Your Needs
For more advanced measurement and automation applications, the included NI-DAQmx driver lets you choose from a variety of fully supported programming languages such as ANSI C, Visual C# .NET, Visual Basic .NET, and, of course, G in LabVIEW.
Designing a Pathogen Detection System by Integrating Low-Cost DAQ
Elvesys, a small startup on the forefront of pathogen detection, created the world’s fastest pathogen detection system using the USB-6003 DAQ hardware and LabVIEW software.
Featured Content
Measure voltage using analog input and power an LED using digital output. This application features a USB-6001 programmed in ANSI C.
Count edges using a counter and power several LEDs using digital output. This application features a USB-6002 programmed in Visual C#.
Set a digital input trigger using a push button and generate an audio frequency using hardware-timed analog output. This application features a USB-6003 programmed in LabVIEW software.
Access application-specific examples, thorough getting started resources, and an extensive online community with your low-cost multifunction DAQ device.