The Latest from DAQ Electronics
From product updates and new technology announcements to company milestones and program highlights, this is where you will find the latest news from DAQ Electronics. Check back regularly for updates.
Software Update | SCADA
CallistoView Full Release 6.16.15.17.13.3 Now Available
DAQ is pleased to announce CallistoView Full Release 6.16.15.17.13.3, the latest upgrade to our RTU configuration package. CallistoView supports numerous communication protocols and allows for customized configurations and "on the fly" diagnostics. CallistoView provides facilities for managing the entire remote system, from communications parameters and IED interfaces, to analog scaling factors and power system calculations. Included in the package are an extensive protocol library and a diverse array of utility applications, including SOE recording, data archiving, and event recording. This release is a full installation that includes all service packs previously created for CallistoView and the latest version of the PILOT integrated logic package. No previous CallistoView installation is required. CallistoView Full Release 6.16.15.17.13.3 is available to registered users in the Downloads section. Please contact DAQ with any questions on this new software update.
Program Update | ICIDS
ICIDS Spare Parts Initiative to Reduce System Downtime
For customers within the ICIDS community, having a suitable supply of spare parts on-hand is critical to the operation and uptime of StarWatch systems. With expedited ordering of spares requiring up to six weeks for delivery after receipt of order, DAQ recommends that each base maintain a 10-20% standby stock, including master station related units and field equipment. In partnership with our network of certified VARs, DAQ can help keep you equipped with key modules and related hardware. The spare parts listing sheet linked below and a site-specific quotation (available on request) can be used to determine the minimum amount of spare units required at your location. For confirmation of needed components and formal pricing for your specific ICIDS system configuration, please contact your certified VAR or DAQ directly.
Solution Highlight | ICIDS
Cost-Effective Access Control Solutions for ICIDS SCIFs
Utilizing StarWatch™ SMS software and equipment already installed in each Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) within the ICIDS program, Special Security officers can seamlessly expand the scope of on-site security to include access control and video monitoring. In addition to the standard intrusion detection system (IDS), the platform in use at all SCIF locations includes a proven access control (ACS) software module for personnel management, card/door monitoring, and strict control of all access points. Under your existing license, simply connect a StarWatch access control panel to your SCIF to include this ACS functionality. Supporting numerous reader and card designs, the system enables rapid integration with existing credentials, removing the need to create new cards. For more information about this simple path to expanded ACS capabilities, please review our SCIF overview.
Demo Opportunity | All Products
Take a Guided Tour of DAQ Technology Via an Online Demo
Through a one-on-one session or a group webinar, DAQ will customize a live product demonstration to suit your needs — whether it be a general overview of system capabilities or an in-depth look at a feature of interest. These demos are separately designed for security professionals interested in exploring our StarWatch™ SMS platform of integrated solutions for access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance, and for SCADA utilities looking to learn more about our proven Callisto™ line of devices and software modules for complex control and monitoring functions. Click below to connect with a product specialist and schedule your demo today.
Solution Highlight | Security & BAS
Merge Security and Building Automation with BACnet
StarWatch SMS provides users with the unique opportunity to merge security functionality with Building Automation Systems (BAS) through the use of BACnet, a widely used data communications protocol for building automation and control networks developed by ASHRAE. In use at hundreds of thousands of installations around the world, BACnet provides a common protocol that can be used by virtually any type of building automation equipment, including HVAC, lighting, energy management, and life safety systems, regardless of manufacturer, and now by powerful StarWatch security controllers and software. With built-in BACnet compliance, the StarWatch platform offers a level of device interoperability and data analysis opportunity previously unavailable in the commercial security market. For more information on this emerging technology, please visit our BACnet Automation page.
Product Highlight | Intrusion Detection
StarGate-5 Standalone IDS for Central Station Monitoring
Designed to function both as a standalone intrusion detection system for central station monitoring and as a cohesive part of the StarWatch™ security platform, the StarGate-5 provides secured, open connectivity for diverse applications. With native BACnet as an option, the StarGate-5 can communicate with any ANSI/ASHRAE 135-2010 compliant system, enabling seamless integration of intrusion detection, security, and building management systems. The StarGate-5 controller provides 8 on-board I/O points, expandable in sets of 8 points via RIOX-5 expansion modules (up to 128 I/O points total). The panel can be installed directly or housed within a metal enclosure with an optional 24VDC power supply. For more information on the StarGate-5 device, including technical specifications, please view our datasheet and visit our Intrusion Detection Panels page.
Product Launch | SCADA
DAQ Introduces New IoE3 and IoG3 Communications Products
To meet emerging Smart Grid requirements, DAQ introduces the IoE3 and IoG3 communications products, two powerful additions to the Callisto™ network. The IoE3 is the latest generation of communications module, designed to combine with other DAQ modular units to create highly customized multi-card remote solutions. IoE3 technology also forms the core of the IoG3, a secured communications gateway housed in a 1U rack-mount enclosure. Both products manage information received from intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) as well as data from other Callisto nodes, all while adding a new layer of security to your SCADA system. Built-in security features include remote authentication, secure passwords, encrypted protocols (OpenVPN, HTTPS, SSH, SFTP), firewall protection, and syslog event management. To discuss the benefits of IoE3 and IoG3 secure communications technology, please contact DAQ directly.
Company Milestone | 50 Years
DAQ: Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation
On June 1st, 2025, our company marked a significant milestone, surpassing 50 years in business. Growing from a small-scale manufacturer of tone/telemetry products in the mid-seventies to a leading supplier of software and equipment for today's Security and Electric Utility industries, DAQ has proudly pursued our two core goals: enhancing industrial infrastructure and improving homeland security. However, we recognize that our longevity and success did not happen by chance. On this occasion, we would like to sincerely thank and celebrate the long list of employees, families, customers, vendors, and technology partners that have played such a vital role in our journey. Your talents, professionalism, and friendships have sustained us through project wins and losses, economic ebbs and flows, and countless memories that fill a remarkable 50 years. It has been our privilege.
About DAQ Electronics
DAQ Electronics is a leader in the field of high-speed electronic automation, serving applications in both the physical security and electric utility markets. Our security technology provides advanced solutions for access control and intrusion detection and has been installed in some of the most secure locations in the world, including US military bases worldwide. Within the smart grid, electric utilities utilize our intelligent modules to control and monitor the generation, transmission, and distribution of power.
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