Hello guys! Sorry for asking this question, you've probably heard it before!
Are there any decent alternatives to NI hardware like analog input modules when it comes to DAQs?
I'm talking about equipment combos like this:
NI-9208 (24 bit, 16 channel analog input module) and maybe cDAQ-9188 or cDAQ-9174, or some other model.
For example, I've seen and know that there's much, much cheaper alternatives for industrial control if using something like a PLC. But most of those AFAIK have analog input modules that reach 16 bits, and that's not considering the differences in scan rates, for the acquisition tasks, etc.
For example in the case of those module its 500S/s. (Pretty sure its aggregate and at high-speed mode though)
- Edit: Forgot to mention, all the ADC inputs of these are Isolated too right? They also have a lot of certs.
What other options are there besides NI hardware for these tasks? I also know Keyence has equipment, but its also really expensive I think.
Plus:
Just in case, you may be wondering if me researching alternative equipment is cost effective / would save cash. But my salary for a month is much less than just one module from NI. ( I'm in a developing country. )