Low cost strain modules ideal for structural test: News from National Instruments

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National Instruments has announced the new SCXI-1521 and SCXI-1521B strain measurement modules, two devices that set a new price point for measurement-class structural test. Starting at less than £107 or £154 per channel, the se modules are the lowest-cost, measurement-class strain modules available on the market for high-channel-count structural test. The SCXI-1521 and SCXI-1521B modules are 24-channel, quarter-bridge strain gauge input modules optimised for low-cost structural test.

The SCXI-1521 supports 120 ohm strain gauges per channel while the SCXI-1521B supports 350 ohm gauges.

Both modules also include 10 Hz filters, programmable null and shunt calibration, amplification and programmable excitations from 0 to 5 V.

The SCXI-1521 and SCXI-1521B modules work with all SCXI signal conditioning chassis and can be used with the new plug-and-play SCXI-1600 USB data acquisition module for portable applications.

Engineers can add other modules to the same SCXI chassis for pressure, temperature and a variety of other sensor and high-voltage measurements.

In addition, the SCXI-1521 and SCXI-1521B modules work seamlessly with NI LabVIEW 7.1 and NI-DAQmx 7.3 measurement services software to reduce overall system setup and application development time.

National Instruments DAQ By integrating commercial PC-based technologies and investing in innovative research and development, NI continues to lower the cost of measurement and control while improving system performance, accuracy and reliability. Request a free brochure from National Instruments....

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News Release from: National Instruments Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 11 November 2004

Low cost strain modules ideal for structural test

National Instruments has announced the new SCXI-1521 and SCXI-1521B strain measurement modules, two devices that set a new price point for measurement-class structural test.

Note: A free brochure or catalogue is available from National Instruments on the products in this news release. Click here to request a copy.

News Release from: National Instruments
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 11 November 2004