strain gauge daq

Kingmach’s strain gauge DAQ systems sit in the middle ground between expensive, over-specified lab gear and low-cost loggers that fall short in the field. They’re built for long-term structural and geotechnical monitoring, where channels add up and budgets still matter. A typical configuration starts with an 8-channel base unit, expandable to 32 or more channels using plug-in modules—each channel supporting full-, half-, and quarter-bridge configurations through software selection, no physical jumpers needed. Excitation is user-adjustable, typically from 2 to 10 V, to match sensor requirements and minimize self-heating on smaller gauges. Resolution reaches 24 bits, enough to catch microstrain-level changes in concrete, while sampling rates up to 100 Sps cover both static readings and slow dynamic events like crane loading or wind gusts. The front end handles common-mode noise well, thanks to differential inputs and low-pass filtering, which matters when cables run alongside power lines. For remote sites, the DAQ can log to internal flash and push data over 4G or ethernet to Kingmach’s cloud platform, where you can check trends without driving out to the site. A few design details that field technicians appreciate: screw-terminal connectors that don’t pull loose, LED indicators for bridge completion and excitation status, and a standby power draw low enough to run on a small solar panel. Customization is part of the package—we can add submersible housings, extend temperature ranges, or pre-wire multi-channel junction boxes according to the sensor layout. After-sales support stays with you through installation and commissioning, and our distributors in several regions can have spare units on hand quickly. For projects that need strain gauge DAQ without the complexity of a full PC-based system, it’s a straightforward box that outputs measurements in engineering units, ready to feed into SCADA or custom dashboards.