analog inputs are the most universal. with software such as the functions included in the Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite, you can analyze the analog input channel which is connected to your hall effect and optical sensors for frequency and speed. Vibration specific input cards will power accelerometers. with the speed and angular position sensors (hall effect and optical) you can combine this information with your vibration sensors to determine the movement of the device with respect to position and speed. These order analysis functions are part of the Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite.
What is more is that the Suite includes an assistant. The assistant allows for the capture and datalogging of all analog and digital inputs as well as frequency and vibration analysis. This is all configurable and does not require any LabVIEW programming. If you decide you want LabVIEW programming, all the functions are there to support LabVIEW as well.
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Preston Johnson
Solutions Manager, Industrial IoT: Condition Monitoring and Predictive Analytics
cbt
512 431 2371
preston.johnson@cbtechinc