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Which DAQ System Is Right for You?

NI has developed a number of signal conditioning options to fit your particular DAQ system, featuring flexible signal connectivity, modularity, and software configurability. These options range from compact signal conditioning systems for portable applications (SCC) to rugged, multi channel systems for large applications requiring superior performance (SCXI). Use the chart below to find the DAQ system that supports the sensors and signals for your application. Click on the links to learn more about SCXI, SCC, or other signal conditioning platforms.

SCXI SCC SC Series Compact FieldPoint 5B
Millivolts/Volts SCXI-1102 SCC-AI Series PXI-4204 cFP-AI-110 5B30/31/40/41
Medium Voltage (60V) SCXI-1104/C SCC-AI Series PXI-4204 cFP-AI-102 -
High Voltage (300-1000V) SCXI-1125 - - - -
Current (0-20mA) SCXI-1102B/C SCC-CI20 - cFP-AI-110 5B32/42
Frequency Input SCXI-1126 SCC-FV01 PXI-4472 cFP-CTR-500 5B45/46
Thermocouples SCXI-1112 SCC-TC Series PXI-4351 cFP-TC-120 5B37/47
RTDs/Thermistors SCXI-1581 & SCXI1102 SCC-RTD01 PXI-4351 cFP-RTD-122 5B34/35
Strain Gauges SCXI-1520 SCC-SG Series PXI-4220 cFP-SG-140 5B38
Force/Load/Torque SCXI-1520 SCC-SG24 PXI-4220 cFP-SG-140 -
Pressure/Flow SCXI-1520 SCC-SG24 PXI-4220 cFP-SG-140 -
Accelerometers SCXI-1530/1 SCC-ACC01 PXI-4472 - -
Analog Output SCXI-1124 SCC-CO20 & SCC-AO10 - cFP-AO-2xx Series 5B39/49
TTL/CMOS SCXI-116x SCC-DI01 - cFP-DI-3xx Series -
Switching SCXI-112x & SCXI-119x SCC-RLY01 - - -

Select the right signal conditioning platform for your DAQ system using the Signal Conditioning Selection Guide below.

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SCXI SCC SC-Series Compact
FieldPoint
5B
Signal Types best better good better better
Expandability best good best better good
Connectivity better best best better good
Acquisition Speed best best best good best
System Accuracy best better best better good
Channel Density best good better better good
Portability better best better best good
Rugged/Industrial best good best best better
Distributable good good good best good