LAN-XI Open API

With the choice of data acquisition unit now independent of the software used, the release of LAN-XI Open API (Application Protocol Interface) gives users more flexibility via a platform-independent interface for programming LAN-XI data acquisition hardware from your own (or third party) software.

System integrators, test houses, universities, and engineers from a broad spectrum of industries and applications, including product testing, now have the freedom to use LAN-XI hardware with both Brüel & Kjær and non-Brüel & Kjær software platforms.

Product Manager Mike Turner says, “LAN-XI hardware is well-known for its quality, scalability, and accuracy, making it perfect for demanding customers who write their own software, use a third-party software solution, or simply wish to add additional SW applications on top of their BK Connect® or PULSE™ software. LAN-XI Open API now offers these customers the much-needed and long-awaited versatility and openness that they require.”

The API can be used, among other things, to write custom software to:

• Stream 24-bit samples in real-time, or record to SD card in BKC or WAV format
• Perform TEDS detection and read back the results

LAN-XI Open API is enabled via a single license, which can be installed on any existing LAN-XI module or purchased bundled with any Brüel & Kjær LAN-XI module. One API license is required per module.

The API does require programming skills to set up and use.

About Hottinger Brüel & Kjær

HBK provides a complete portfolio of solutions across the test and measurement product life cycle, that unite the physical world of sensors, testing and measurement with the digital world of simulation, modelling software and analysis. By creating a scalable and open data acquisition hardware, software and simulation ecosystem, product developers can cut time-to-market, drive innovation and take the lead in a highly competitive global marketplace.

For more information, please visit www.hbkworld.com