DI-158 Starter Kit

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• Low-cost, compact, USB data acquisition starter kit.
• Record data with 12 bits of measurement accuracy at rates up to 14,400 samples/second. WinDaq High Speed Acquisition software required for recording rates over 240Hz.
• Convenient USB interface.
• Four ±10V or optional ±64V fixed differential inputs.
• Four digital bits for general purpose I/O.
• Two 0V to 1.25V digital to analog output ports.
• Includes WinDaq/Lite Recording Software, WinDaq Waveform Browser Playback and Analysis Software, Communications Cable, and Documentation.
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• Winner of Evaluation Engineering's 2004 Reader's Choice Award for Best Data Acquisition Product.

The DI-158 Series of Starter Kits break new ground in price and performance, offering advanced features and options usually reserved for more expensive instruments. A channel scan list, high sample throughput rates, and an advanced computer interface are just some of the features that combine to produce a robust instrument that can be applied to nearly any data acquisition situation where low and high level signals need to be acquired to a PC.

The DI-158 offers an option of two programmable gain and full scale ranges. These USB devices are powered through the interface - no external power is required. Gain configurations are 1, 2, 4, and 8 with a full scale range of ±10 Volts. Also available is a version supporting gain factors of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, and 512 with a full scale range of ±64 Volts.

Voted Best Data Acquisition Product

Evaluation Engineering Magazine named the DI-158 Best New Data Acquisition Product of 2004 as voted on by their readers. Read the full article here.

High Sample Throughput

Sample throughput rates up to 14,400 samples per second are supported. The High Speed version of WinDaq/Lite Recording software is required to reach these high sample rates. WinDaq/Lite is limited to recording rates of 240 Hz throughput.

Easy to Connect and Use

Two built-in, 8-position screw terminal connectors allow easy and secure access to all DI-158 signal I/O connections without the need for extra options.

Small Package

The DI-158 is housed in a small plastic enclosure measuring 66D × 66W × 28H mm (2.6D × 2.6W × 1.1H inches).

WinDaq Software Included

The DI-158 data acquisition starter kit includes WinDaq/Lite recording software and WinDaq Waveform Browser playback and analysis software. An extra cost high speed acquisition version of WinDaq is available for these products that allows you to record at the speed of the instrument. WinDaq/Lite is limited to recording rates of 240 Hz throughput.

Try WinDaq/XL for 60 days

WinDaq/XL is a WinDaq Software add-on that allows you to port acquired data directly into a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet in real time. 60-day Trial Version now available.

Need More or Less?

Upgrade to a Data Logger system with Stand-alone capability. Record data directly to a Memory Card that is uploadable via Ethernet. The DI-710 Data Logger offers 16 single-ended or 8 differential analog channels with programmable gain ranges. Hardware options include Ethernet or USB interfaces, PGL or PGH gain settings, and Stand-alone Capability. Software included. Other products available. View the complete line.

The DI-148 is a lower-cost data acquisition system - but, with its 8 analog single-ended channels, up to 14,400 Hz sample rate, and 10-bit measurement resolution, you wouldn't think so. There has never been a more powerful data acquisition system for so little.

Use the DI-158 with other programming languages

DATAQ Developer Network

New! Learn how to use the DATAQ ActiveX controls. Here you can find example programs for Visual Basic, LabView, C++, Visual Studio.NET and more. Also take a look at the Programming Support from UltimaSerial.

Ordering Information, Models, and Prices

Part Number	Description	Price (US)	DATAQ Store
DI-158U OUT OF STOCK Expected ship date 7/7/09	Data acquisition starter kit with USB interface, 4 fixed differential channels, a full scale range of ±10 Volts, and programmable gain ranges of 1, 2, 4, and 8.	$99	Quantity:
DI-158-U Bundle OUT OF STOCK Expected ship date 7/7/09	Special Online Offer Bundle includes model DI-158U, WinDaq/HS-158, and WinDaq/XL. ($393 value - a $100 discount) Only available through the online store.	$293	Quantity:
DI-158UP Same Day Shipping!	Data acquisition starter kit with USB interface, 4 fixed differential channels, a full scale range of ±64 Volts, and programmable gain ranges of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, and 512.	$199	Quantity:
DI-158-UP Bundle Same Day Shipping!	Special Online Offer Bundle includes model DI-158UP, WinDaq/HS-158, and WinDaq/XL. ($493 value - a $150 discount) Only available through the online store.	$343	Quantity:
WinDaq/HS-158	Special High-Speed version of WinDaq/Lite. Record at the speed of the instrument. CD will be shipped (shipping charges apply). Learn More Here.	$195	Quantity:
WinDaq/HS-158-EMAIL	Special High-Speed version of WinDaq/Lite. Unlock Code ONLY. No CD will be shipped. This is for people who have purchased the hardware product and would like to upgrade to High Speed (see Activation Instructions).	$195	Quantity:
WinDaq/XL 60 Day Trial	Real time link to MS Excel requiring no programming. Learn More Here.	FREE	Online download

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