Daq System Overview; Daq Hardware - National Instruments DAQ X Series User Manual

DAQ System Overview

Figure 2-1 shows a typical DAQ system, which includes sensors,
transducers, signal conditioning devices, cables that connect the various
devices to the accessories, the X Series device, programming software, and
PC. The following sections cover the components of a typical DAQ system.
Signal
Conditioning
Sensors and
Transducers

DAQ Hardware

DAQ hardware digitizes signals, performs D/A conversions to generate
analog output signals, and measures and controls digital I/O signals.
Figure 2-2 features components common to all X Series devices.
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Cables and DAQ
Accessories Hardware
Figure 2-1. Components of a Typical DAQ System
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DAQ Personal Computer
Software or
PXI Express
Chassis
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