Model DI-148 vs. DI-149
Low Cost Data Acquisition Starter Kit Product Comparison
Beginning immediately DATAQ Instruments has extended the retooling of its data acquisition starter kit line up. Model DI-148U is discontinued and replaced by model DI-149. The DI-148U has been a workhorse product for nearly a decade, but advances in technology now allow us to offer more power for nearly the same low price. Extending the success of the recently introduced DI-145, the DI-149 employs virtually indestructible analog and digital inputs, and adds counter/time capability. The following table summarizes the major differences between the DI-148 and its replacement, the new DI-149. Refer to the DI-149 Data Sheet for more details.
Feature | DI-148 | DI-149 |
Analog Subsystem | ||
Number of Channels | 8, single-ended | 8, differential |
Maximum Sample Rate | 14.4 kHz | 8 kHz |
Maximum Input without Damage | approx 25 V | approx 150 V |
Digital Subsystem | ||
Number of ports | 8 bi-directional inputs | Four each dedicated inputs and outputs |
Input range without damage | 0-5 V (TTL) | ±30 V |
Maximum digital output drive | TTL loads only | 30 V @ 500 mA |
Counter/Timer Subsystem | ||
Number of counter timer channels | None | 2 (shared with digital inputs) |
Miscellaneous | ||
Interface | USB v.1 | USB v. 2 |
OS support | XP, and 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7 |
XP, and 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7 |
approval | Yes | Yes |
Price | $50 | $59 |