REAL-TIME DATA ACQUISITION

What is RTD? Real-time data (RTD) is information that is distributed directly after it has been gathered. There is absolutely no delay in the timeliness of the data delivered. Real-time data is often used for navigation or tracking.Some uses of the term “real-time data” confuse it with the term dynamic data. The presence of real-time […]

WHERE ARE TEMPERATURE DATA LOGGERS USED?

Have you ever thought about where do temperature data loggers go after being manufactured? Me neither. But let’s talk about this for a moment. Data acquisition systems are all around us, so let’s see where are data loggers that measure temperature mostly used.  Museum Preservation In order to prevent deterioration of natural history museum collections, strict rules have to […]

DAQ DICTIONARY: THE FINAL PART (U-V-W-X-Y-Z)

We have reached the conclusion of the DAQ dictionary series. This is the last part that consists data acquisition terms starting with U, V, W, Z, Y, and Z. We hope you’ve enjoyed learning with us. Stay tuned for more interesting content! UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter. In serial communications, the UART takes bytes of data and transmits the individual […]

DAQ DICTIONARY: T

Our newest edition of DAQ dictionary explains terms from data acquisition starting with the letter T. Enjoy and learn! Talker A device on the GPIB (general purpose interface bus) that sends information to a Listener on the bus. TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Communications protocols used to connect hosts on the internet. Text Format Text format refers to information […]

WIRELESS DATA ACQUISITION

Remotely observing instruments and sensors is turning out to be increasingly normal. A remote data acquisition system spares cabling expenses and establishment time. It is helpful in electrically loud or threatening situations. It gives you a chance to move your measuring gadget from place to put and remotely screen conditions. Be that as it may, imagine a […]

HOW DATA LOGGERS HELP WITH ENERGY SAVING

While it’s notable that overwhelming industry stands the most to pick up from vitality reviews and the subsequently enhanced process effectiveness, it’s likewise genuine that organizations and associations in all fields have the opportunity to get better while checking their vitality bills. Indeed your own office likely has numerous undiscovered ranges where you can cut […]

FUTURE OF IOT

A large part of the Internet of Things is 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 […]

DAQ DICTIONARY:S – PART 2

We started with the letter S of the DAQ dictionary yesterday, we finish today. Enjoy the newest part of data acquisition dictionary. Sine Wave The waveform of a single frequency, indefinitely repeated in time. In practice, there must be a transient at the start and finish of such a wave. Slew Rate The maximum rate of change of an […]

DAQ DICTIONARY: S – PART 1

Data acquisition is a huge field, so it the letter S, so we’ve prepared two parts of DAQ dictionary only for terms starting with S. Stay tuned for part two that comes out tomorrow! Sample and Hold A component of a type of analogue-to-digital converter. The analog signal is frozen in a sample and hold circuit to prevent it […]

DAQ DICTIONARY: R

After a short holiday break, we’re finally back with the new part of the DAQ dictionary. This time, the R takes the whole article for itself. Enjoy the new page on your quest to learn more about data acquisition.  Ramp Voltage A steadily rising voltage. Range The maximum and minimum allowable full-scale signal (input or output). Reed Relay […]