Data Acquisition Made Easy: Explore NI’s Versatile DAQ Solutions

What is DAQ?

Data acquisition (DAQ) is the process of measuring an electrical or physical phenomenon, such as voltage, current, temperature, pressure, or sound. A NI DAQ system consists of sensors, DAQ measurement hardware, and a computer with programmable software such as LabVIEW.

Turning Real-World Data into Insights

Every data acquisition task has its own set of requirements. To help meet your unique needs, NI products range from plug-and-play DAQ devices for fixed and repeatable measurements, to scalable and flexible modular DAQ systems. Our versatile driver is extended by NI data acquisition-specific software and supports third-party programming languages.

Maximize the absolute accuracy of your measurements with NI’s industry-leading performance for automated data acquisition.

Build mixed-measurement systems tailored to your needs and swap out or add hardware as your needs change.

Choose from hardware options that let you control multiple data acquisition systems as part of one synchronized application.

Program your hardware with the same API in your choice of language, including G, Python, ANSI C, C#, and .NET. Or, use interactive software without writing code.

What NI DAQ Hardware Is Right for You?

Multifunction I/O Device

If your measurement needs fall within ±10 VDC input/output and TTL digital signals, a multifunction I/O device provides the best performance-to-cost ratio. These all-in-one devices connect to a computer over USB or can be installed in a computer. 

 
Recommended Uses:

• Desktop and workbench data acquisition
• ±10 V input/output and digital signals
• Sensors with 10 V output signals 

CompactDAQ System

For more diverse measurement options, upgrade to a CompactDAQ system. These systems include a selection of measurement modules that support various voltage and digital input ranges, a wide array of sensors, and options for isolated measurements and rugged environments.

 
Recommended Uses:

• Compact vibration and acoustic measurements
• Electromechanical component test systems
• High-channel count, distributed systems

PXI

For optimal system performance, upgrade to a PXI system. These systems combine and synchronize instruments with data acquisition, sensor measurements, a high-speed bus, and the latest processor technology. 

Recommended Uses:

• Production test systems for electronics where minimizing test time is crucial
• Automated test systems that combine instruments with data acquisition
• High-channel-count, high-data-throughput applications

Find the Right DAQ Hardware

NI’s DAQ devices are divided into categories to help you easily find options that meet your needs. Select by measurement type, such as temperature or strain, or common form factors, including USB.

Measurement Types:

• Voltage
• Current
• TemperatureSound and Vibration
• Strain, Pressure, and Force

Accessories:

• Power Accessories
• Connectors
• CablesS
• ensors

Accelerate Your DAQ Setup with Free FlexLogger Lite

Start your data acquisition with free FlexLogger Lite, included with supported NI hardware. Configure channels and log data effortlessly with no programming required. Adapt to project changes effortlessly and upgrade anytime to the full-featured FlexLogger for more complex tasks such as basic automation, triggers, and alarms.