Modular data collection module with standard communication interface

摘要

A modular data collection module (10) is provided. The module includes a data collection module (10) configured to condition and sample signals (18) from one or more of a plurality of measuring devices (22) that operably detect the condition of a machine, the data collection module (10) includes a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface (12) configured to interchangeably connect the data collection module (10) to at least one of a plurality of host platforms (14) forming an integrated data collection unit (16).