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CompactDAQ devices and
CompactRIO devices can be used in many of the same applications but one may be better suited for your specific application.
CompactDAQ:Data Acquisition (DAQ) is the process of measuring an electrical or physical phenomenon with a computer. CompactDAQ devices provide a customizable solution for you to perform data acquisition either at your benchtop or in a distributed environment.
CompactDAQ Components:
- cDAQ Chassis - Controls timing, synchronization, and data transfer between C Series I/O modules and an external host.
- cDAQ Controller - Integrates a multicore processor with modular I/O, standard peripheral connectivity, and display capabilities.
- Conditioned I/O Modules - Connect to sensors and buses and support measurements of physical phenomena.
- Software - cDAQ Systems can be configured using LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and more.
CompactRIO:Reconfigurable I/O (RIO) is a powerful FPGA-based technology that you can use for controls, robotics, mechatronics, automotive projects, and data acquisition. CompactRIO systems provide high-performance processing capabilities and sensor-specific conditioned I/O that make them ideal for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), monitoring, and control, applications.
CompactRIO Components:
- Packaged cRIO Controller - Combines customizable software with powerful processing and I/O for measurement, control, or monitoring applications.
- Board-Level Controller - Combines a processor, a programmable FPGA, and memory for a custom embedded design.
- Conditioned I/O Modules - Connects to many sensors and buses and support measurements of physical phenomena.
- Software - cRIO systems can be configured using LabVIEW, the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, the LabVIEW FPGA Module, LabWindows/CVI, and more.