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DAQ System Overview
Figure 2-1 shows a typical DAQ system, which includes sensors, transducers, signal
conditioning devices, cables that connect the various devices to the accessories, the M Series
device, programming software, and PC. The following sections cover the components of a
typical DAQ system.
Figure 2-1.
Components of a Typical DAQ System
DAQ Hardware
DAQ hardware digitizes signals, performs D/A conversions to generate analog output signals,
and measures and controls digital I/O signals. Figure 2-2 features components common to all
M Series devices.
Figure 2-2.
General M Series Block Diagram
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