Simplify Automation with the All-in-One Noora Industrial DAQ
The Noora Industrial DAQ consolidates sensing, motion, and control into one high-voltage isolated device for modern testing and automation.
An Industrial Data Acquisition (DAQ) system is the "nervous system" of modern manufacturing and engineering. Traditionally, capturing and acting upon physical data required a fragmented stack of disparate hardware — motion controllers, PID units, and communication gateways — each adding layers of wiring complexity and integration friction. However, the move toward all-in-one architectures is simplifying how engineers approach precision measurement and automation.
An example of this new architecture can be seen in the soon-to-be-released Noora Industrial DAQ, which combines data acquisition, control, and communication in a single device. It comes equipped with everything that is needed to test or automate sensors, light sources, motors, and other electronic devices in an industrial setting.
The system supports two differential analog input channels with 12-bit resolution and sampling rates up to 30 kS/s, alongside two analog output channels capable of delivering 0–12 V at up to 250 mA. On the digital side, it provides 16 inputs and 12 high-side outputs, enabling interaction with a wide range of industrial components. Motion control is handled through two configurable PWM or pulse/direction channels, allowing direct control of motors and drivers without external controllers.
Industrial settings often involve long cable runs and high interference, which can compromise measurement accuracy. To address this, the platform incorporates high-voltage isolation — up to 4 kV on digital I/O and 1.5 kV on analog channels — helping ensure stable and reliable operation under demanding conditions.
Multiple units can be deployed across distributed systems, placing measurement and control nodes closer to sensors and actuators. This approach reduces latency and simplifies system architecture compared to centralized control systems.
Following the crowdfunding campaign, the full hardware schematics, firmware, bill of materials, and host-side software will be released under permissive open source licenses. This transparency allows engineers not only to use the platform, but to understand, modify, and extend it for specialized applications.
The device is not available at present, but you can sign up for notifications at Crowd Supply to be one of the first to get your hands on one.