DAQ

A Data Acquisition Device (DAQ) is a computer peripheral that allows to measure electrical signals and generate electric control signals. ScanImage® uses Data Acquisition devices to acquire PMT data, control scanners, shutters etc.

ScanImage® supports the following platforms:

Platform	Resonant scanning	Linear scanning
vDAQ*	✓	✓
NI FlexRIO platform	✓	✓
NI multifunction DAQs		✓

*Recommended for new installations

• vDAQ Configuration
• Resonant Scanning NI DAQ Configuration
• Linear Scanning NI DAQ Configuration