DAQ DICTIONARY: M-N
In the newest edition of DAQ dictionary, we explain terms starting with M and N. We’re at half of the alphabet already and I bet data acquisition seems closer now. m The symbol for meter also used to indicate a thousandth part of something (milli) M The symbol for mega (million). Mains The source of electrical power, normally the […]
DAQ DICTIONARY: J-L
For the first the since we’ve started publishing DAQ dictionary, we have an article with 3 letters in it: J,K and L. Enjoy and get even more familiar with data acquisition! J-Type Thermocouple Iron-constantan thermocouple with a temperature range of 0 to 750 oC. k A symbol for a thousand, from a kilo. K A unit of stored […]
DAQ DICTIONARY: I
The newest edition of DAQ dictionary brings the most important terms in data acquisition starting with the letter I. It was hard to narrow down the list to only one article, but we believe the choice is right. I The symbol for electric current. I/O Input/Output. A data acquisition system monitors signals via its inputs and sends control signals […]
PERL SCRIPTS IN LABVIEW
As Perl is not locally upheld by Windows and LabVIEW , different instruments are required keeping in mind the end goal to execute the scripts accurately. As the scripts were produced on Linux, there was never an issue running them building up the LabVIEW application. Initially, we should have the capacity to execute the Perl scripts on Windows, […]
DAQ DICTIONARY: E-F
The new part of DAQ dictionary brings the terms starting with E and F. Enjoy! Electromotive Force Alteration of potential created by sources of electrical energy that can be used to drive currents through external circuits. The unit is volt. Endurance limit In fatigue testing, the amount of cycles which may be endured without failure at a […]
DAQ DICTIONARY: D
We’ve learned so far that data acquisition is a vast area to be learned over night. That’s why we’re trying to get into detail and explain the most important terms used when it comes to daq. Enjoy this part and stay tuned, the new article will come out soon. DAC Acronym for data acquisition and control. DAQ The popular term […]
DAQ DICTIONARY: B-C
The daq dictionary continues with B-C part with a goal to get you closer to data acquisition. Backbone The main multi-channel link in a network that branches into smaller links. Background noise Inessential signals someone may confuse with measured signals. Batch process Any procedure on which processes is carried out on a limited number of articles. Bathymetry Measuring […]
9 Things to consider when choosing automated test equipment
Automated test equipment (ATE) have the ability to reduce the costs of testing and make sure that lab teams can focus on other, more important tasks. With ATE, productivity, and efficiency is boosted to a maximum level due to cutting out the unnecessary tasks and daily activities. However, you should not just cash out and invest in automated […]
THE BASICS OF TESTING – PART 1
In a perfect situation, each engineer would have plenty of time to develop and test their software. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world, and the occasion to get time to do everything is not that common. Since we know you work in a universe of light discharge plans and requesting venture courses of […]
INTERNET OF EVERYTHING
A large part of the Internet of Things are wireless transceivers combined with sensors, which can exist in almost anything physical – devices, machinery, infrastructure, even clothes. Normally, saying “wireless transceiver combined with sensors” every time would be at least awkward, so such a bulge of the IoT is called a mote. Every mote must […]
