Practical Data Acquisition for Instrumentation and Control Systems

The full how-to guide to industrial applications of PC interfacing.

John Park (Author), Steve Mackay (Author)

9780750657969, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 10 June 2003

432 pages
26.4 x 19.5 x 2.7 cm, 1.04 kg

* Covers all aspects of the data acquisition system from design and specification to programming, installation and configuration * Gives both the novice and experienced user a solid understanding of interfacing the PC and standalone instruments to real-world signals from the laboratory to the industrial plant * Provides a thorough grasp of PC data acquisition systems and the ability to design, specify, install and configure and program data acquisition systems quickly and effectivelyThis book focuses on data acquisition and control using the PC and standalone instruments. The PC has made a dramatic impact in the ease with which the technician, scientist and engineer today can set up their own test and measurement system at a remarkably low cost. And this book aims to show you how easy it is with plenty of carefully researched information. The popular IEEE 488 interface is also covered. All aspects of the data acquisition system are included from design and specification to programming, installation and configuration. This book gives both the novice and experienced user a solid grasp of the principles and practical implementation of interfacing the PC and standalone instruments to real-world signals from the laboratory to the industrial plant. Once you have read the book, you will have a thorough grasp of PC data acquisition systems and will be able to design, specify, install and configure and program data acquisition systems quickly and effectively.

Introduction to Data Acquisition & Control
Analog and Digital Signals
Signal Conditioning
The Personal Computer for Real Time Work
Plug-in Data Acquisition Boards
Serial Data Communications
Distributed & Standalone Loggers/Controllers
IEEE 488 Standard
Ethernet & LAN Systems
The Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Specific Techniques
The PCMCIA Card
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: IBM PC Bus Specifications
Appendix C: Review of the Intel 8255 PPI Chip
Appendix D: Review of the Intel 8254 Timer-Counter Chip
Appendix E: Thermocouple Tables
Appendix F: Numbers Systems
Appendix G: GPIB (IEEE-488) Mnemonics & their Definition
Appendix H: Practical Laboratories & Demonstrations
Appendix I: Command Structure & Programming.

Subject Areas: Computer programming / software development [UM], Electronics engineering [TJF], Mechanical engineering [TGB], Other manufacturing technologies [TDP], Instruments & instrumentation engineering [TBM]