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How to Choose the Right Computer for Your Measurement System

From National Instruments

Once you have chosen your data acquisition device, you can easily take for granted the process of selecting the right computer for your application. The computer can be the most crucial part of your data acquisition system. It provides flexibility over traditional boxed systems by housing the data acquisition device, running the software to control the device, analyzing the measurements, and saving the results. This white paper examines the information you need to choose the right computer for your application.

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I/O Modules and Instruments
Data acquisition I/O devices have both input and output functionality. Digital or discrete I/O modules include on-off signals used in communication, user interface, or control.
Data Output Modules
Data output modules or cards transfer amplified, conditioned, or digitized signals.
Data Input Modules
Data input modules accept sensor and other signal output for data acquisition systems. They may include signal conditioning prior to the analog-to-digital conversion stage.
Data Loggers and Data Recorders
Data loggers and data recorders acquire digital data from sensors and other signals. They are primarily used to store data for subsequent downloads to a host PC, but may also include real-time features such as monitors and alarms.
Data Acquisition Computer Boards
Data acquisition computer boards are self-contained printed circuit boards that typically plug into the backplane, motherboard, or otherwise interface directly with the computer bus.
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