NI Delivers Lowest-Cost Strain Modules for Measurement-Class Structural Test

National Instruments today announced the new SCXI-1521 and SCXI-1521B strain measurement modules, two devices that set a new price point for measurement-class structural test. Starting at less than $150 per channel, the SCXI-1521/B modules are the lowest-cost, measurement-class strain modules available on the market for high-channel-count structural test.

The SCXI-1521/B modules are 24-channel, quarter-bridge strain gage input modules optimized for low-cost structural test. The SCXI-1521 supports 120 Ω strain gages per channel while the SCXI-1521B supports 350 Ω gages. Both modules also include 10 Hz filters, programmable null and shunt calibration, amplification and programmable excitations from 0 to 5 V. The SCXI-1521/B modules work with all SCXI signal conditioning chassis and can be used with the new plug-and-play SCXI-1600 USB data acquisition module for portable applications. Engineers can add other modules to the same SCXI chassis for pressure, temperature and a variety of other sensor and high-voltage measurements. In addition, the SCXI-1521/B modules work seamlessly with NI LabVIEW 7.1 and NI-DAQmx 7.3 measurement services software to reduce overall system setup and application development time.

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