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DAQ970A/DAQ973A
Data Acquisition System
Sample More Signals, Faster and Dynamically
Key Features
3-slot mainframes with built-in 6 ½ digit DMM
Basic 0.003% DCV accuracy
9 switch, RF and control plug-in modules, including a new 4-channel simultaneous
sampling digitizer
Up to 450 channel/s scan rate
Up to 120 channels per system
Up to one million points scanning memory
Measures and converts 14 different input signals:
Temperature with thermocouple, RTDs and thermistor; dc/ac volts; 2- and 4-wire resistance;
frequency and period; dc/ac current and capacitance; direct strain and bridge strain
Large 4.3” color display for ease of setup and viewing data
LAN and USB for easy connectivity to your PC (DAQ973A comes with additional GPIB)
Code compatible with the 34970A/34972A
USB flash drive support to copy/log data in standalone applications
BenchVue DAQ with enhanced time/frequency domain measurement included
Measurements you can trust
We took the measurement engine from our high-performance benchtop DMM and
embedded it inside a 3-slot mainframe. You get the benefit of proven Keysight
measurement performance, universal inputs with built-in signal conditioning, and modular
flexibility, all in a low-cost, compact data acquisition package. The DAQ970A/DAQ973A
features 6½ digits (22 bits) of resolution, 0.003% basic dcV accuracy, and ultra-low
reading noise. Combine that with scan rates of up to 450 channels/sec, and you’ve got
the speed and accuracy you need to get the job done right the first time.
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Built-in signal conditioning to get your job done faster
Whether you need to measure temperature, ac/dc volts, resistance, frequency, or current, the
DAQ970A/DAQ973A can handle it. The internal auto-ranging DMM directly measures 12 different
functions, eliminating the need for expensive external signal conditioning. And our unique design allows
complete per channel configurability for maximum flexibility and quick, easy set up. It’s like having an
independent, high-performance DMM behind each channel.
Large 4.3” color display for ease of setup, configure and viewing data
The DAQ970A/DAQ973A 4.3” graphical color display and soft keys are designed to be intuitive for easy
configuration and measurement displays in multiple formats. You can view the measurements in numeric
digit, bar graph, trend chart and histogram, giving you a quick overview of your measurement.
Standard connectivity to the PC
The DAQ970A has built-in Gigabit LAN and USB 2.0. With the standard LAN connection, you also get
the added benefit of a graphical Web interface for easy configuration of measurements and monitoring of
results using a standard Web browser. In addition to LAN and USB, the DAQ973A comes with a built-in
GPIB interface.
Convenient data storage with USB flash drive
The DAQ970A/DAQ973A also feature a built-in USB memory port so that you can use a USB flash drive
to collect data without being connected to a PC. Data can be logged directly to the USB flash drive,
extending your instrument’s memory, or copied from internal memory for transfer to a computer in
another location.
Virtual front panel control via Web interface
The built-in graphical Web interface provides easy access and control of the instrument using a Web
browser such as Chrome and Internet Explorer. Using this interface, you can configure measurements,
define and execute scan lists, or monitor measurement results from anywhere on the network. Simply
enter the instrument host name or IP address into the browser URL and gain access to the instrument’s
front panel capabilities.
Specify per channel measurement configuration
Define and execute switch scans
Monitor measurement readings
View and save data
View error queue
View instrument information like module configuration, relay counts, firmware revisions, and more
Additionally, since the Web interface is built into the instrument, you can access it on any operating
system that supports a Web browser without having to install any special software. Password
protection and LAN lock out are also provided to limit access. The graphical Web interface makes it
easy to configure measurements, set up and execute scans or troubleshoot your designs from
anywhere on the network.
Custom configurations that grow with you
Three module slots and nine switch/control modules allow you to customize the DAQ970A/DAQ973A to
meet your unique requirements. Buy only what you needand add more modules later as your
application grows.