DataShuttle series

The Ethernet-based DataShuttle/2000L Series provides low-cost, high-speed data acquisition capability for bench-top applications. The DataShuttle/2000L is 1,000 times faster than most scanning digital multi-meters, and is capable of expansion to hundreds of channels.

Built into the DataShuttle/2000L is a 16-bit/200-kHz A/D converter coupled with an Ethernet engine which allows acquired data to stream continuously into a PC. Signal I/O is on the front panel via removable screw-terminal connectors, and includes 8 voltage inputs, 4 frequency inputs, 4 waveform-capable analogue outputs, 2 timer outputs, and 6 digital I/O. Expansion channels can be added to the DaqLab via DBK boards that install into the two built-in slots. If additional I/O is required, any of 30+ DBK options can also be attached, allowing expansion to hundreds of analogue and digital I/O channels.

Ethernet Connection

The high-speed, built-in Ethernet interface insures that all acquired data flows into the PC in real time, eliminating the need for local data storage or expensive memory options. The most common configuration for a DataShuttle/2000L device is directly attached to a PC-via a point-to-point Ethernet link. In this mode, data transfers will occur at the full 200 Kreadings per second rate insuring that no data is lost during transfer. The DataShuttle/2000L can also be attached to an enterprise-wide network, where it is one of many devices on that network. Finally, DataShuttle/2000L can be accessed wirelessly using any commercially available Ethernet-to-wireless converter, or it can be accessed via the internet.

Channel Scanning Flexibility

The DataShuttle/2000L offers a 16K location scan sequencer that allows the user to select each channel and associated input amplifier gain at random. All built-in and expansion channels are scanned up to 200 kHz. In addition, the digital and frequency inputs can be scanned using the same scan sequencer employed for analogue inputs which enables the time correlation of acquired digital data to acquired analog data. The DataShuttle/2000L permits each scan group to be repeated immediately or at programmed intervals of up to 6 hours.

Software

Included with the DataShuttle/2000L is DaqView™ software, an Out-of-the-Box™ application that is ideal for data logging, real-time display, and storage to disk. No programming is required to begin using the DataShuttle/2000L and users can be up and running in minutes. Also included is comprehensive support for a wide variety of application development environments, including LabVIEW®, DASYLab®, MATLAB®, ActiveX/COM, and subroutine support for Visual Basic® and C++.