RS Components has introduced the DAQ973A data-acquisition system from Keysight, a three-slot modular mainframe unit with a choice of nine plug-in modules and a sampling rate of 800kSa/s.

Keysight has re-used the measurement engine from its test and measurement equipment inside the DAQ973A for modular flexibility and universal inputs with built-in signal conditioning. data-acquisition

The unit also offers a built-in 6½-digit (22-bit) digital multimeter with a DCV accuracy of 0.003%.

It has a scan rate of up to 450 channels, up to 120 channels per system; along with switch, RF and control plug-in modules, including a four-channel simultaneous sampling digitizer.

It can also measure and convert 12 different input signals, including temperature with a thermocouple, RTDs and thermistor; DC/AC volts; two- and four-wire resistance networks; frequency and period; and DC/AC current and capacitance.

Also released is a new four-channel simultaneous sampling digitizer module with 800 kSa/s sampling. The module is an addition to eight existing already in the data-acquisition system.

These modules work with both the DAQ973A system that comes with GPIB, LAN and USB, as well as the existing DAQ970A system that comes without GPIB.

Typical users are expected to be test engineers and technicians across industrial applications including R&D and bench-testing prototypes; design verification for environmental, durability and regulatory applications; in automated testing and process monitoring in manufacturing environments; as well as monitoring and troubleshooting in service and maintenance roles.

The unit can also be used in educational establishments.

Additional features include a 4.3-inch colour display. In addition, users can interface the unit via the manufacturer’s Bench Vue DAQ software, which includes enhanced time- and frequency-domain measurement capability.