Data Acquisition and Process Control Using Personal Computers

by Tarik Ozkul

Overview

"Covers all areas of computer-based data acquisition--from basic concepts to the most recent technical developments--without the burden of long theoretical derivations and proofs. Offers practical, solution-oriented design examples and real-life case studies in each chapter and furnishes valuable selection guides for specific types of hardware."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824797102
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/23/1996
Pages:	576
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Tarik Ozkul

Table of Contents

Introduction to data acquisition systems; signal conditioning for PC-based acquisition systems; D/A and A/D converters; transducers and sensors; industry standard data acquisition equipment for the PC; local data acquisition using the PC; local data acquisition using GPIB; remote data acquisition using the PC; interfacing actuators to the PC; networked data acquisition and fieldbus; industry standard software for PC-based data acquisition; appendix A - sensor and detector data sheets; appendix B - motor and controller data sheets; appendix C - cylinder and valve data sheets.

Editorial Reviews

A reference text covering computer based data acquisition from basic concepts to the most cutting edge technical research offering design examples, case studies, and selection guides for hardware. Ozkul (President, Teknomed Engineering, Istanbul) introduces signal conditioning, D/A and A/D converters, transducers and sensors, industry standard equipment for the PC, local and remote data acquisition using both PC and GPIB, and network and fieldbus technologies. Includes graphs, tables, and some photographs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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