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Data Translation is a world leader in high performance USB and Ethernet (LXI) data acquisition products and Open, Powerful Test & Measurement Software.

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We also supply Data Translation's range of video capture cards & equipment for the PCI bus.

Data Translation have a wealth of experience and you can use it to help you solve your current data acquisition challenges. We are only an email or phone call away. We believe our pre and post-sales service is second to none. We are happy to discuss your application and to recommend a solution to meet your requirements.

Imagine the ability to make complex measurements easily with a laptop anywhere and at anytime

There is a new class of instruments that give this capability ... at a very low cost. They are called "mini-instruments". They feature small size (handheld), low cost connect to a laptop (via USB), and consume very little power directly from the laptop (known as low power mode via USB). If that isn't enough, these small modular shielded boxes come with plug and play software that makes sophisticated measurements with just a click of a mouse.

•8 to 24 analog inputs at up to 100 kHz
•10 / 12-bit resolution
•10 MOhm input impedance for higher accuracy
•Up to 20 Digital I/O lines
 

Simultaneous Sampling of Analog Inputs

Multifunction USB Modules. Now high speed up to 10 MSamples/s per channel!

A new generation of USB based 16-bit and 24-bit Data Acquisition devices, featuring all the benefits obtained by the simultaneous sampling of analog input signals. Individual A/D converters acquire data with higher bandwidth and eliminate channel to channel time skews.
 

Precision Measurement Instruments

Multi-function, multi-channel precision instruments with ISO Channel galvanic isolation. Each instrument has an Ethernet (LXI compliant) interface for local or remote control and data transfer over LAN and WAN networks. All instruments have simultaneous sampling for precise inter-channel timing. Individual 24-bit analog to digital converters for each channel allow maximum accuracy and stability. Includes the industry leading VOLTpoint and MEASURpoint ranges.

Channel counts of between 4 and 48 channels per instrument and the ability to configure multiple units on a TCP/IP network enable large scale measurement systems to be made.

Integrated Signal Conditioning for Sensor Measurements

The DT9838 offers high-speed performance in a compact form factor for applications including strain, load, pressure, and other bridge-based measurements. The USB bus-powered module removes the need for an external power supply and offers 24-bit resolution; direct connectivity; 52 kS/s simultaneously sampled analog inputs; full-, half-, and quarter-bridge completion; up to 10 V internal excitation; transducer electronic data sheet (TEDS) smart sensor compatibility, plug-and-play connectivity and channel expansion using the RJ45 synchronisation connector to synchronise up to four DT9838 or DT9837 series modules.

Highly Accurate Temperature Measurement Instruments

 MEASMEASURpoint™ are a series of temperature measurement instruments designed for high accuracy and industrial robustness. MEASURpoint utilitzes ISO-Channel™ front end architecture to eliminate common mode noise and ground loops through 1000V channel to channel galvanic isolation.

These instruments allow direct thermocouple or RTD sensors and precision voltage measurements with a PC. Temperature and voltage values can be viewed, graphed, or exported to Excel, and allow limit checking for control or monitoring of an experimental or manufacturing process.

USB interface and Ethernet (LXI) versions are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, or 48 channels. Multiple instruments can be combined for large scale local or networked data measurement.

Sound & Vibration Measurements Out of the Box

A series of vibration measurement products for sound and vibration applications including noise emission monitoring, predictive maintenance, and shock analysis. 24-bit simultaneous sampling up 216 kHz per channel (DT9847) and conditioning amplifiers for IEPE transducers and high speed tachometer inputs built-in. The units may also generate precision stimulus signals at high sampling rates. The VIBpoint Precision Measurement System provides data analysis using FFT (Fast Fourier Transformation) modes for linear, exponential, and peak hold. The data can then be displayed and plotted and saved to disk.

The series includes USB and Ethernet hardware options that are supported by the easy-to-use VIBpoint Framework Application, providing precise synchronization for IEPE / voltage channels and tacho signals for vibration, modal analysis, acoustic and monitoring applications.
 

Multifunction Simultaneous

The DT9826, DT9832 and DT9836 are a family of high-performance USB data acquisition modules that provide simultaneous analog input operation at up to 2.0 MHz per channel. Each analog input has its own A/D converter to eliminate phase shift between channels and to allow you to correlate measurements at the exact same instant in time. Additionally, all functions of the module (A/D, D/A, DIO, C/T, Q/D) can be triggered simultaneously and the data streamed synchronously to host memory. These modules also feature 3 quadrature decoders for measuring absolute and relative position and for detecting rotational speed.

Measurement, Analysis and Presentation Tools

Data Translation's USB, Ethernet and PCI based data acquisition products are compatible with a wide range of software.

Ready-to-measure engineering, scientific and industrial applications covering acquisition, graphical presentation and analysis as well as software tools for custom embedded and system development are available.

Free QuickDAQ software and free downloadable software interfaces for LabVIEW and MATLAB

Wireless Telemetry for Research and Development

There are a wide range of telemetry products for rotating and point-to point applications measuring torque, temperature, force, load etc. from renowned manufacturer KMT.

Sensorless Automotive Engine RPM - RPM8000 Series
Multi-Channel Shaft Telemetry - MTP, MT32, R16
Automotive Measurement Steering Wheel - CLS
Rotating Wheel Telemetry - CT-Wheel
Single Channel Telemetry - TEL1-PCM, MT1

Please consult us for your telemetry requirements.

FREE - Data Translation's Latest Data Acquisition Catalogue

Our downloadable data acquisition guide includes information on USB, Ethernet and data acquisition Software solutions.