The same hardware can be reconfigured into a 1-channel strain gauge amplifier, 4-channel thermocouple interface or 8-channel voltage input with a single click of a button in DEWESoft data acquisition software. Analog and digital I/O’s coupled with Python API’s enable MonoDAQ-U-X USB Data Acquisition device (USB DAQ) to be used in basic control & automation applications. That is why our customers call it a true Data Acquisition (DAQ) Chameleon.
Data acquisition hardware
MonoDAQ-U-X is stackable to multiple devices that are synchronized over USB from the same hub. 8 multifunctional pins can be configured as analog or digital inputs or outputs. MonoDAQ-U-X is housed in a robust aluminium housing with a push-in front wire terminal. It also includes low-noise sensor excitation.
Front end configurator
Front end is reconfigured with a single click in DEWESoft X3 Data Acquisition Software. Try it here.
MonoDAQ-U-X general specifications
- Power and signal isolation between USB and front end
- Max. sample rate: 50 kS/s, resolution: 16 bit
- Can connect up to 4 full bridge strain gauges or up to 4 thermocouples
- Max. 4 differential or 8 single ended voltage inputs
- Current input with internal shunt (0.5 ohm, 1k ohm)
- Analog output (0-4V, 12bit)
- Max. 8 digital inputs or outputs
- 1 wire, I2C and UART interface on front connector
- Internal humidity sensor
- Internal IMU (3-axial acceletometer and 3-axial gyroscope)
Data acquisition software
MonoDAQ-U-X product includes two software packages.
DEWESoft X3 (LT license)
The ultimate Windows based data acquisition software, awarded by NASA Tech Briefs, comes along when purchasing the product.
DEWESoft X3 is known worldwide as a plug-and-play data acquisition software. Strong calculation backend brings it into the most demanding applications such as the space shuttle programme. Easy to use for everyone from students to rocket scientists due to its straightforward user interface.
IDM: cross-platform Java package
Isotel DAQ & Metering (IDM) software is a Java based configuration and recording software package which runs on any platform supporting Java (Windows, Linux, Android, Mac etc.).
IDM is lightweight enough to run on Raspberry Pi or on Android smartphones. It can act as a backend gateway to Python API, making it easy to communicate with the MonoDAQ-U-X in Python. IDM can also be a remote gateway to DEWESoft X3.
Typical applications
Versatility, ease of use and affordable price make MonoDAQ-U-X suitable for a variety of applications from home maker labs to production lines.
- Embedded IoT system power consumption measurement
- Industrial condition monitoring (voltage, temperature, current)
- Custom lab measurements using Raspberry Pi and Python API
- Transistor testing
- Analog measurement front end for industrial machines and test benches
- Precise laboratory power supply for PCB development