DAQ DICTIONARY: O-P
This edition of DAQ dictionary brings us closer to O and P. Data acquisition is a vast field, but every step gets us closer to completely mastering it. OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer. A company which makes basic computer hardware for other manufacturers to build into their products. Offset Error If you get a reading other than zero for a zero […]
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 […]
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 […]
DAQ DICTIONARY – A
In this new series, we’re going to go through the alphabet of data acquisition and try to closely explain the terms used in the field. The articles with new terms will be published twice a week, so make sure you don’t miss any of them if you want to learn the “language” of data acquisition. First things […]
DATA LOGGER OR DATA ACQUISITION?
Which one is right, data logger or data acquisition? We’ve been tossing around these two terms a lot; yet, some people still struggle to distinguish their meaning. Let’s say you want to measure temperature levels, record, and analyze them, which one is the correct answer? Long story short, both are. The distinctions between these two […]
TABLETS FOR DATA ACQUISITION?
In the drive to lighter and smaller data acquisition frameworks, tablet PCs bring an incredible interest. Desktop PCs gave engineers the ability to make custom test and estimation applications. PCs build the capacity to make littler and more compact DAQ frameworks. Are tablet PCs the characteristic advancement of this pattern? While infiltration of tablets still slacks that […]
TIME SENSITIVE NETWORKS
In spite of emerging from the stagnant and typically slow moving field of standards bodies, time sensitive networks did not take long to enter the game and bring some key IoT applications,from electrical power grids to autonomous vehicles. First of all, the difficulties that can exist amongst IT and OT aggregates inside associations aren’t simply […]
