Vernier Collaborates with National Instruments

Vernier Software & Technology and National Instruments (NI), two of the most respected names in science and engineering, have collaborated to create a powerful, affordable, data-acquisition interface for use by engineering students. The Vernier SensorDAQ is a USB interface that provides an extremely easy connection to Vernier sensors, as well as a screw terminal connection for customized data acquisition and control projects. SensorDAQ is used with NI’s LabVIEW software, the industry standard graphical development tool and the modern language of robotics and science.

SensorDAQ is designed for ease of use, while still providing the versatility and power required in engineering education. Four sensor channels (3 analog and 1 digital) make it easy to connect more than 50 different Vernier sensors, including motion detectors, photogates, temperature probes, accelerometers, and force sensors. In addition, the screw terminal connector provides the versatility of custom connections to two general-purpose analog input channels, four digital input and output lines, and one analog output channel.

Vernier SensorDAQ provides students with hands-on opportunities to design, analyze, and control sensor-based systems and add excitement to high school and college engineering courses. Available in December for less than $200. For more details, visit www.vernier.com/sensordaq