An Open DAQ Platform for Universities and Research Laboratories
One of the key advantages of Gantner Instruments technology is its open and flexible architecture, enabling integration with widely used engineering software and programming environments. Gantner Instruments provides APIs, drivers and technical documentation to support integration with tools commonly used in academic research, laboratory testing and industrial applications, including:
LabVIEW – Measurement applications, test automation and custom data acquisition interfaces.
Python – Data acquisition, automation, analytics and custom application development
C/C++ and C# – Integration with dedicated software applications and customized test systems
This open approach allows researchers and engineers to continue working with their preferred development environments rather than being restricted to a single proprietary software ecosystem. It also facilitates integration with existing laboratory infrastructures and supports the gradual modernization of test and measurement systems. For applications that do not require custom programming, GI.bench provides a ready-to-use environment for system configuration, measurement visualization and data recording.
Modular and Scalable Architecture
Gantner Instruments technology enables the development of data acquisition systems tailored to specific measurement requirements, combining dedicated modules for different physical quantities. Its modular architecture allows measurement capacity and functionality to be expanded over time, supporting applications involving:
Vibration and acceleration
Strain and force
Temperature
Voltage and current
Digital signals and frequency
Additional physical quantities through suitable measurement modules and interfaces
Vibration and acceleration
Strain and force
Temperature
Voltage and current
Digital signals and frequency
Additional physical quantities through suitable measurement modules and interfaces
Depending on the selected modules, Gantner Instruments systems support sampling rates of up to 100 kHz per channel, with high-resolution measurements and simultaneous acquisition.
This flexibility allows a platform initially purchased for a specific laboratory application to evolve as new research requirements emerge.
For universities and research laboratories, this represents an important advantage: the ability to expand measurement capabilities while protecting the initial investment in data acquisition infrastructure.
Bridging Academic Research and Industrial Applications
Open and modular measurement platforms play an important role in connecting academic research, experimental laboratories and industrial engineering. Compatibility with tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, Simulink, Python and C/C++ enables researchers to develop and validate algorithms in academic environments, with the potential for subsequent integration into industrial applications.
Mechanical and structural engineering
Experimental vibration analysis and dynamic testing
Structural health monitoring
Materials and component testing
Experimental validation and test systems
Machine and equipment condition monitoring
Automated testing and real-time control
By combining high-performance data acquisition, open interfaces, modular hardware and local processing capabilities, Gantner Instruments provides a flexible technological foundation for both academic research and advanced industrial testing.
This approach helps facilitate the transfer of engineering knowledge and innovation from universities and research laboratories to practical industrial implementation.
PerfectDecibel – Measurement Technology, Sales and Technical Support
As the Portuguese representative of Gantner Instruments, PerfectDecibel provides advanced measurement, data acquisition and testing solutions for universities, research institutions, testing laboratories and industrial organizations. Working in collaboration with Gantner Instruments, PerfectDecibel supports customers throughout the selection, configuration and integration of measurement systems, as well as providing technical assistance and after-sales support.
Our objective is to help customers implement open, modular and scalable measurement platforms that meet their current requirements while providing the flexibility to support future research and engineering developments.