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Data Acquisition Systems support Python programming language.
Available with DAP/xDAP data acquisition systems, DAPtools for Python is part of DAPtools Basic software package. API extension enables data acquisition applications written using Python programming language. Typical applications would be ad hoc quick tests, or configurable scripting for test automation not bound to specific large application platforms. DAPIO programming interface behind DAPtools...
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DAPtools 5.0 Supports 64-Bit Windows Systems Provides an Easy Transition for DAP and xDAP Systems
Bellevue, WA, April 8, 2010 - Data acquisition and control systems from Microstar Laboratories, Inc. can now run in 64-bit Windows systems, including Windows 7, thanks to the latest version 5.0 release of the DAPtools software packages. All Data Acquisition Processor (DAP) boards and xDAP systems use DAPtools. There are three editions of the DAPtools 5.0 packages - Basic, Standard, and...
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Signal Interface Module features 8 isolated channels.
With Model MXSB 074, signals can be transmitted on up to eight 4-20 mA current loops for real-time control of machinery or process equipment as well as automated test of sensors and process equipment. Unit derives each current output from 16-bit DAC on each channel and provides channel-to-channel isolation. MSXB 074 connects to DAP board directly controlled by PC or DAPserver. DAP can send...
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Signal Interface Modules
New Products: 2008-2009 Bellevue, WA, January 13, 2009 - In the last year, Microstar Laboratories, Inc. has introduced a new family of products described by the company as signal interface (SI) modules. Plans for 2009 include significant extensions to this product family, involving both new hardware and additional software for hardware now in production. Onboard Intelligence Microstar...
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Signal Interface Module offers channel-to-channel isolation.
Designed to fit into backplane in standard industrial enclosure, 8-channel Model MSXB 080 features 8 onboard analog-to-digital converters, which are synchronized to within a few nanoseconds of each other. Each converts analog signal to 16-bit data stream at up to 250k samples/sec for total throughput of 2 million samples/sec. Module includes FPGA programmed to communicate with, be configured by,...
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DAP Boards eliminate ground currents and phase errors.
Featuring 8 single-ended analog outputs, each with isolated ground, MSXB 076 Data Acquisition Processor (DAP) boards include onboard processor running real-time OS. Twenty boards in 19 in. rack-mountable enclosure can connect to single DAP board and provide total of 160 channels of analog output expansion. Boards allow users to communication with and control them from DAPstudio and also...
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Expansion Board eliminates ground currents and timing errors.
Model MSXB 078 digital I/O expansion board features 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs on HD62 connector with headers for alternate connectors. It can be slotted into backplane in standard industrial enclosure, and includes onboard processor running real-time operating system. Users can build systems with 128 channels of digital input and 128 channels of digital output on 8 MSXB 078 boards,...
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Create a User Interface in Minutes
Design Custom Windows with DAPstudio Bellevue, WA, October 31, 2006 - If you are designing a data acquisition system and you would like to develop a user interface quickly, ...test it, improve it, test it, improve it, ...and deliver a working system, then you may want to set aside a few minutes to download DAPstudio 3.00 and decide to try it out. There is no time limit on the free trial of the...
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DAP Board features 16-bit resolution on all I/O.
Powered by 233 MHz Intel Pentium CPU for real-time processing under Windows, scalable Model DAP 5016a/527 includes 16 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs, 16 digital inputs, and 16 digital outputs. Board can acquire 16-bit data at up to 500k samples/sec, and can convert 833k values/sec with 16-bit resolution on each of 2 onboard analog outputs. Maximum digital input and output rates are both 1.67 M...
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Signal Conditioner processes acquired data in real-time.
Network-ready, single-box DAPserver 200 conditions, acquires, and logs signals from up to 32 strain gauges. It can sustain throughput of 10 ksamples/sec/channel on all channels, and it samples all channels simultaneously. Unit can output control signals and can be controlled from any PC on network. Featuring 16-gauge stainless steel chassis, system includes handles and mounting hardware for 19...
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Data Acquisition Systems support Python programming language.
Available with DAP/xDAP data acquisition systems, DAPtools for Python is part of DAPtools Basic software package. API extension enables data acquisition applications written using Python programming language. Typical applications would be ad hoc quick tests, or configurable scripting for test automation not bound to specific large application platforms. DAPIO programming interface behind DAPtools...
Read More »
DAPtools 5.0 Supports 64-Bit Windows Systems Provides an Easy Transition for DAP and xDAP Systems
Bellevue, WA, April 8, 2010 - Data acquisition and control systems from Microstar Laboratories, Inc. can now run in 64-bit Windows systems, including Windows 7, thanks to the latest version 5.0 release of the DAPtools software packages. All Data Acquisition Processor (DAP) boards and xDAP systems use DAPtools. There are three editions of the DAPtools 5.0 packages - Basic, Standard, and...
Read More »
Signal Interface Module features 8 isolated channels.
With Model MXSB 074, signals can be transmitted on up to eight 4-20 mA current loops for real-time control of machinery or process equipment as well as automated test of sensors and process equipment. Unit derives each current output from 16-bit DAC on each channel and provides channel-to-channel isolation. MSXB 074 connects to DAP board directly controlled by PC or DAPserver. DAP can send...
Read More »
Signal Interface Modules
New Products: 2008-2009 Bellevue, WA, January 13, 2009 - In the last year, Microstar Laboratories, Inc. has introduced a new family of products described by the company as signal interface (SI) modules. Plans for 2009 include significant extensions to this product family, involving both new hardware and additional software for hardware now in production. Onboard Intelligence Microstar...
Read More »
Signal Interface Module offers channel-to-channel isolation.
Designed to fit into backplane in standard industrial enclosure, 8-channel Model MSXB 080 features 8 onboard analog-to-digital converters, which are synchronized to within a few nanoseconds of each other. Each converts analog signal to 16-bit data stream at up to 250k samples/sec for total throughput of 2 million samples/sec. Module includes FPGA programmed to communicate with, be configured by,...
Read More »
DAP Boards eliminate ground currents and phase errors.
Featuring 8 single-ended analog outputs, each with isolated ground, MSXB 076 Data Acquisition Processor (DAP) boards include onboard processor running real-time OS. Twenty boards in 19 in. rack-mountable enclosure can connect to single DAP board and provide total of 160 channels of analog output expansion. Boards allow users to communication with and control them from DAPstudio and also...
Read More »
Expansion Board eliminates ground currents and timing errors.
Model MSXB 078 digital I/O expansion board features 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs on HD62 connector with headers for alternate connectors. It can be slotted into backplane in standard industrial enclosure, and includes onboard processor running real-time operating system. Users can build systems with 128 channels of digital input and 128 channels of digital output on 8 MSXB 078 boards,...
Read More »Data Acquisition: A Useful Resource
Bellevue, WA, April 23: If you want to see how other engineers have designed data acquisition systems that may closely model one you have in mind, take a look at www.mstarlabs.com. Microstar Laboratories, maker of Data Acquisition Processor (DAP) boards and software, has published on the Web several application write-ups that look at a wide range of situations where an engineer has answered the...
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Create a User Interface in Minutes
Design Custom Windows with DAPstudio Bellevue, WA, October 31, 2006 - If you are designing a data acquisition system and you would like to develop a user interface quickly, ...test it, improve it, test it, improve it, ...and deliver a working system, then you may want to set aside a few minutes to download DAPstudio 3.00 and decide to try it out. There is no time limit on the free trial of the...
Read More »
DAP Board features 16-bit resolution on all I/O.
Powered by 233 MHz Intel Pentium CPU for real-time processing under Windows, scalable Model DAP 5016a/527 includes 16 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs, 16 digital inputs, and 16 digital outputs. Board can acquire 16-bit data at up to 500k samples/sec, and can convert 833k values/sec with 16-bit resolution on each of 2 onboard analog outputs. Maximum digital input and output rates are both 1.67 M...
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