Data acquisition is the way toward testing signals that measure true physical conditions and changing over the subsequent samples into computerized numeric qualities that can be controlled by a computer. Data acquisition systems, shortened by the abbreviations DAS or DAQ, commonly convert simple waveforms into digital values for processing. Data Acquisition system or DAQ mainly acquires data from different real-world parameters like temperature, humidity, pressure, etc. DAQ comprises signal conditioning, analogue to digital conversion, processing, and transmission of data. The basic purpose of DAQ is to collect data and record properly for future analysis.
A basic DAQ system consists of the following components and functions.
DAQ is usually designed according to the condition to be monitored. They are usually modular system and modules comprise a combination of below-mentioned inputs and outputs:
We can use analogue inputs to measure sensors with different output ranges and form the most significant part of the system. Analog inputs are available in different interfaces like 0-
We can use analogue outputs to attain a specific voltage required for performing specific actions. We can program the required output action based on the input value of readings. This is especially required for variable control according to the input parameters. For example, we can maintain a differential pressure in a room by variably changing the speed of AHU according to the pressure attained inside the room. The analogue output will control the AHU using variable analogue output thus controlling the critical parameters.
We can use digital Inputs to find the device status whether the device is turned ON or OFF by
We can use digital outputs to control or switch outputs, according to the sensor inputs. For example, if the temperature goes high, the system can be programmed in such a way that the A/C gets turned ON. Digital outputs can produce ON-OFF cycles for any device which are connected to this system.
The following are different types of common DAQ systems.
Data collected from different sensors can be stored in a central server periodically through local LAN or radio-based network like Wi-Fi, GPRS. All the data can be interpreted in the server using the software. The advantage of the system is that a user can access the data from anywhere in the world
Data collected from different sensors can be stored in a cloud server (web storage). All data from the sensors are pushed into the cloud server using FTP at periodic intervals. A cloud platform can be used to interpret the data online and give remote access to control the different parameters.
Most of the DAQ has a USB port for downloading the data. If you don’t have networking connectivity, you can use the USB function. The data is stored in the device itself. You can download the data periodically to a USB drive.
Few types of applications of a Data Aquisition System are explained below.
DAQs are used for research and analysis purposes in terms of performance evaluation. Companies are using them to do research on the quality, reliability of products by logging the performance of the product at different temperatures.
Machine rooms located in a remote area can be monitored using the DAQ system. Parameters like voltage, current, temperature, humidity, power failure, water leakage, toxic gas leaks can be recorded as data and can be pushed into a central server using GPRS which can be accessed online from any location, hence controlling the site remotely.
For weather monitoring, various data such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, etc. need to be monitored and recorded. These can be done in a Data Acquisition system.
For testing of motor vehicles, the manufacturers test various parameters such as vibration, speed, variation in temperature, pressure, etc. A DAQ can connect various sensors for measuring and recording these parameters.
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