Data Loggers
Products for Stand-alone and
PC-connected Applications   

 
PC-connected Data Loggers via Ethernet or USB

All DATAQ Instruments data logger products offer PC connectivity using either a USB or Ethernet interface. Choose USB if the PC will be located near the data logger. Choose Ethernet to communicate with the PC over long distances, on a local area network (LAN), and even over the Internet.

While tethered to a PC, WinDaq software (provided with the instrument) allows an instantaneous and continuous view of all signal activity in real time.

Data Logger Stand-alone Option

The stand-alone option allows you cut the cord connecting the PC to the instrument. All data logger instruments can record to a 16MB to 2GB SD-type memory card; the same kind used in digital cameras and MP3 players. Select either a circular or record-until-full memory configuration.

Extended Sample Rates Beyond the Traditional Data Logger

All DATAQ Instruments data loggers offer sample rates that range from 18 samples per hour to 14,400 samples per second (assumes SD latencies of 80 milliseconds or less). No more guessing about measured values in under-sampled signals.

Data Logger Models To Fit Every Application and Budget

Whether you have high-level, pre-amplified signals to measure, or you need amplifiers integrated with the product, DATAQ Instruments has a data logger solution for you. We can measure torque, pressure, process current, distance, rpm, load, temperature, voltage, current, and much more. Directly connect thermocouples, RTDs, strain gage-based transducers of all types, string pots, LVDTs, or any 4-20mA sensor. All amplifiers are fully isolated.

Embedded Real Time Clock

Each data logger in our product line contains a crystal-controlled time-of-day clock. Every data point acquired is time and date stamped allowing each to be identified with an exact date and time of capture. Correlating an event in your monitored process with acquired data has never been easier.

Circular or Record-until-full Memory Selections

Do you want to record until your memory card is full, and then stop? Or perhaps you'd prefer to have the data logger record continuously, seamlessly wrapping to the beginning of the memory card when the end is reached? Our data logger products give you unprecedented flexibility in how you manage stand-alone memory.

Automatic Recovery from a Power Failure

Do you need long term, unattended measurements? Are you concerned that a power outage may require a costly and inconvenient personal visit just to manually restart the data logger? Forget it. Our data loggers provide an automatic restart feature that seamlessly resumes recording when power is restored.

Synchronize to External Events

All our data loggers provide an auxiliary input that may be connected to an external switch, and may be configured to stop or start recording based upon its open or closed state. Record continuously, or synchronized with your process. It's up to you.

Flexible Power Requirements

Power our data loggers using the provided AC adaptor, or directly from any 9-36 VDC source. Whether you use them in the lab or in a vehicle, our data loggers easily adjust to your changing requirements.

Calibrate into Any Unit of Measure

For many applications, recorded values calibrated in "volts" are not very useful. Our data loggers convert to real engineering units, like PSI, Amps, LBS, °F, °C, or any other linear unit of measure. No more calculations by hand. No more guess work.

The Need for Speed

The term "data logger" traditionally means a product with plodding sample rates, great for temperature and humidity measurements but little else. No more. Our data loggers sample as slow as 18 samples per hour, and as fast as 14,400 per second. Data logger products with the power to connect to fast- and slow-changing signals means more flexibility and a better return on your instrumentation investment.

Deploy One, or Multiple Units

We don't limit you to only one connected data logger. Connect as many as you like and manage them independently with our provided Hardware Manager software. Deploy them per machine, per area, or any combination that makes sense for your application.

WinDaq Software Support

Each data logger is provided with WinDaq software, the best real time trending, storage, playback, and analysis software on the market. WinDaq/Lite is provided without extra charge and allows display and disk-streaming rates of 1,108 samples per second or lower. Or you can purchase WinDaq/HS, a high speed version that allows display and disk-streaming up to 4,800 samples per second.

Rugged Construction

DATAQ Instruments data logger products feature all-metal construction consisting of a thick aluminum base plate, and a steel wrap-around. Aluminum front and back panels (except the see-thru front cover of the DI-715B) cap the ends of the products.