DAQ DICTIONARY: P-Q
The new part of DAQ dictionary you’ve been waiting for so long is finally out. This time we bring your P and a little bit of Q. Actually, we’ve only got one word with Q, you’ll see. PAL Phase Alternation LineThe color television coding system generally used for European broadcasting. PC Personal computer. Generally applied to computers […]
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DATA ACQUISITION
Data Acquisition, otherwise known as DAQ, is a generally known term that alludes to a PC based framework involved simple and/or computerized sources of info and yields. Today, most frameworks are based upon PCs, yet there is still an expansive business sector for frameworks based upon different stages, for example, VME and PXI and in […]
Questions to Ask Before Buying A Data
So you need a DAQ system. Congratulations on your decision, but, don’t rush and buy the first one you see on the market. Research. Ask questions. Here’s a list of the most important questions to ask when buying data acquisition system. What do you need it for? Classic data logging and Data Acquisition (DAQ) solutions focus on gathering data to […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
