The National Instruments SC-2043-SG is a versatile Strain Gauge Accessory designed for seamless integration with DAQ systems. This accessory, part number 777096-01, is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems and facilitates application programming through LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI on Windows platforms. For Macintosh users, LabVIEW is available for initial program operations. Essential for its operation, the SC-2043-SG requires the NI-DAQ driver software.

Equipped with eight channels, the SC-2043-SG provides half-bridge completion with jumper deactivation options for full-bridge configurations. Additionally, each channel supports quarter-bridge completion resistors, offset nulling circuits, and features screw terminal connections for efficient strain gauge bridge measurements. The accessory connects directly to National Instruments DAQ boards, allowing for the conditioned strain gauge signals to be relayed to the board's eight analog input channels. It incorporates an amplifier gain of 10 alongside a buffered single pole 1.6 kHz filter, ensuring high fidelity in readings.

The SC-2043-SG also includes an excitation voltage source with shared screw terminal connections for optional external excitation across all channels. To enhance usability, additional breakout screw terminals are provided for straightforward signal termination of extra analog inputs/outputs, and digital and timing I/O lines on the DAQ board connector. Although National Instruments has announced that the SC-2043-SG is obsolete, it remains available for purchase and repair through Apex Waves.

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