1 Introduction to the Instrument
Instrument at a Glance
The DAQ970A/DAQ973A combines precision measurement capability with flexible signal connections for your
production and development test systems. Three module slots are built into the rear of the instrument to accept any
combination of data acquisition or switching modules. The combination of USB data logging and data acquisition
features make this instrument a versatile solution for your testing requirements now and in the future.
Easily display, save, and document your measurement results
– High usability with an intuitive, menu driven user interface.
– Histogram, trend chart, meter and numeric views on a high-resolution color display.
– Supported on both LAN and USB interfaces.
– Drag and drop, driverless USB connectivity.
Convenient data logging features
– Direct measurement of temperature (thermocouples, RTDs, and thermistors), strain, DC voltage, AC voltage,
2-wire and 4-wire resistance, frequency, period, diode, capacitance, DC current, and AC current.
– Patented, metrology-level performance that serves as the foundation for all measurements.
– Interval scanning with storage of up to 1,000,000 time-stamped readings.
– Independent channel configuration with function, measurement scaling, and alarm limits available on a per-
channel basis.
– Intuitive user interface with knob cursor navigation keypad, data entry from both softkeys (menu keys inside
the screen view) and hardkeys (menu keys in front of the instrument).
– Portable, rugged case with non-skid feet.
– BenchVue Data Acquisition (DAQ) software for Microsoft
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Flexible data acquisition/ switching features
– Up to 60 channels per instrument (120 single-ended channels).
– Reading rates are more than 5,000 readings per second on a single channel and scan rates up to 450 chan-
nels per second.
– Choice of multiplexing, matrix, general-purpose Form C switching, RF switching, digital I/O, totalize, DAC
output, and DAC readback functions.
– Built-in Web Interface for monitoring and controlling the instrument via a Web browser.
Programming language
– Compatible with SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) programming language.
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available for download from
Keysight DAQ970A/DAQ973A User's Guide
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