NI-DAQmx Support from Data Acquisition Toolbox
Acquire and analyze data from NI-DAQmx devices
- NI-DAQmx Support from Data Acquisition Toolbox
- Measurement Computing DAQ Support from Data Acquisition Toolbox
- Data Translation Support from Data Acquisition Toolbox
- Hardware Support from Data Acquisition Toolbox
Capabilities and Features
Data Acquisition Toolbox™ Support Package for National Instruments® NI-DAQmx Devices provides support for CompactDAQ, X-Series, M-Series, E-Series, USB, myDAQ, ELVIS II, and many other types of data acquisition hardware from National Instruments through MATLAB® and Data Acquisition Toolbox.
Data Acquisition Toolbox supports the following features of NI-DAQmx devices:
- Analog input
- Analog output
- Digital input and output
- Counter/Timer
- Voltage measurements
Supported Hardware
The support package can be used with the following National Instruments NI-DAQmx devices.
Platform and Release Support
See the hardware support package system requirements table for current and prior version, release, and platform availability.
Learn more about National Instruments DAQ support with the legacy interface in MATLAB Release 2015b or older.
Related Hardware Support Views: Data Acquisition Toolbox, Digital Signal Processing, Ethernet, Industrial Automation and Machinery, MathWorks Supported, MATLAB Product Family, Medical Devices, National Instruments, Support Package Installer Enabled, Test and Measurement, USB, Utilities and Energy
Ready to install?
Before installing the support package, confirm you have the correct setup. View system requirements and installation options.
Get support packageCheck the System Requirements
To install a hardware support package, you must have a supported product release, along with the required operating system and base product.
View the hardware support package system requirements table and confirm you have:
- A supported release
- A supported operating system
- The required base products
If you do not have a supported release or the required base products, you can get started with a free trial, or you can purchase products.
Continue with the Installation
After confirming you have the system requirements, proceed with either installation option listed below.
Option 1: Using the Toolstrip
Launch the Support Package Installer from your version of MATLAB and navigate to the correct support package.
Option 2: "Get Support Package" Button (.mlpkginstall file*)
Clicking the Get Support Package button provides the support package install file:
([filename].mlpkginstall)
There are several ways to initiate the Support Package Installer from these files:
- Open the
.mlpkginstallfile directly from your Internet browser. - Download and save the file (the default option for some Internet browsers), and open it directly from your Windows, Mac, or Linux operating system.
- Open the
.mlpkginstallfile directly from within MATLAB by navigating the Current Folder to the location of the downloaded file and double clicking it. That will initiate the installation for the MATLAB release that you have open.
The primary difference between using the .mlpkginstall file (option 2) rather than the toolstrip (option 1) to initiate support package installation is that the file allows the user to avoid the support package selection screen on the installer.
*These file types were introduced in MATLAB R2013a.
Users without an Internet connection can install hardware support packages by following the download instructions.
Getting Started Resources
MathWorks Requirements
Software
Required
Recommended
Support Package
Required
Support Package Installer installs this support package. To start the installer, go to the MATLAB toolstrip and click Add-Ons > Get Hardware Support Packages. For more information, read the documentation.
Third-Party Requirements
Software
Required
Required
| MATLAB Release | NI-DAQmx Version |
|---|---|
R2018a or later |
17.1 (Installed by support package) |
| R2017b |
16.1 (Installed by support package) |
| R2016a – R2017a |
14.5 (Installed by support package) |
| R2014a – R2015b |
9.7 (Installed by support package) |
| R2013a – R2013b |
9.6 |
Recommended
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