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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.
Figure 2-1. Components of a Typical DAQ System
Sensors and
Transducers
Signal
Conditioning
DAQ
Hardware
Personal Computer
or
PXI Express
Chassis
DAQ
Software
Cables and
Accessories