DATAQ data acquisition systems

What are the advantages of DATAQ
data acquisition systems?

• Broad selection of standalone and PC-based data logging systems, kits, and accessories
  
• Affordable starter kits
  
• WiFi and wired Ethernet and USB interfaces
  
• Most products available for PC-based or standalone solutions
  
• Plug-and-play WinDaq software for configuring measurement equipment and recording measurement data on PC without additional programming effort

Possible applications for DATAQ
data acquisition systems

Vibration, expansion, high voltage, temperature, and moisture measurements, as well as flow rate and RPM monitoring for applications such as:

• Process monitoring
  
• Life sciences research
  
• Maintenance and troubleshooting
  
• Test beds and Quality testing
  
• Aerospace
  
• Research & development

DATAQ data loggers from Althen: fast, precise, versatile.

DATAQ Instruments has over 30 years of experience in instrumentation. The product portfolio has been continuously expanded to include anything from standalone units to PC-based solutions. The data loggers can be used for measuring frequencies, voltages, currents, temperatures, moisture levels, events, conditions, item counts, and many more parameters. All DATAQ products are compatible with WinDaq software, whether it’s standalone systems or PC-controlled data loggers. USB and Ethernet compatible solutions are available as well. The systems are primarily used in process monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting, as well as life science research.

Fast and Productive Data Logging

WinDaq software is a ready-to-use solution for all DATAQ data logging systems that requires no additional programming and is compatible with all DATAQ Instrumentation products.

Properties: PC-controlled data loggers

• Higher sample rates
  
• Includes software for PC-based storage and real-time display of logged data
  
• Power supply directly from PC or through external power source

Properties: standalone, cloud-based data logger

• Integrated storage of different capacity, or support for removable storage media such as SD cards or USB drives
  
• Can be slower than data loggers connected to a PC
  
• Loggers often battery powered or available with battery option
  
• Cloud-based solutions require Internet connection

Data loggers for every application: what sets us apart

We have the right data loggers for every application. We are happy to support you in your selection. At Althen, we draw on more than 45 years of experience to offer you the optimum solution: tailored to your requirements. This also includes customized data loggers and measuring devices as a complete package. Do you have any questions? We are here to help you!

Features of DATAQ data loggers

Features of PC-controlled data loggers

• Faster sampling rates
• Features software that enables PC-based storage and real-time display of logged data
• Powered directly from the PC or with an external power supply

Features of standalone and cloud-based data loggers

• Built-in memory of various sizes or support for removable storage devices such as SD memory cards and USB sticks
• Sometimes slower than data loggers connected to the PC
• Loggers are often battery powered or can be purchased with a battery option
• Cloud-based solutions require internet access

Data logger interfaces

PC-connected data logger

Data loggers that require a PC for data logging must be connected to it in some way. This is done via standard interfaces that can be found on all PCs. The most common are

• USB
• Ethernet
• WiFi (802.11 compatible)

Standalone and cloud-based data loggers

• Even if they work without a connected PC, standalone data loggers need to be programmed to determine how the data is recorded. The usual connection options are the same as for products with a PC connection:
• USB
• Ethernet
• WiFi (802.11 compatible)

As they require internet access, cloud-based solutions must be connected via hard-wired Ethernet or WiFi.

Data logger memory

PC-connected data logger memory

By definition, PC-connected data loggers use the memory of a PC for data storage. The software supplied or purchased with the data logger determines how the PC memory is used for data storage:

• Storage in the PC's RAM
• Streaming to the hard disk of the PC
• Virtually unlimited storage space
• Standalone and cloud-based data loggers

Storage options for standalone data loggers come in many shapes and sizes, but the most common forms are

• Built-in memory
• USB flash drive
• SD memory