Together, they form a bridge between the analog world we live in—filled with temperature, pressure, and motion—and the digital world where we analyze and store data. 2. The Core Components of a DAQ System
Everything starts with the sensor. A sensor detects a physical phenomenon and converts it into a measurable electrical signal (like voltage or current). For temperature. Strain Gauges: For measuring force or pressure. Accelerometers: For vibration and motion. Microphones: For acoustic data. B. Signal Conditioning instrumentation and data acquisition
Instrumentation refers to the use of instruments and devices to measure, monitor, and control physical parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, and voltage. Data acquisition, on the other hand, is the process of collecting and storing data from these instruments and devices. Together, they form a bridge between the analog
Protecting the equipment from high voltage spikes. C. The DAQ Hardware (ADC) A sensor detects a physical phenomenon and converts