SECTIONS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Section 1
Analog I/O Functionality
1-1.
Functional Diagram for Data Acquisition
1-2.
The Analog-to-Digital Interface
1-3.
A/D Conversion Compromises
1-4.
Aliasing Due to Slow Sample Rate
1-5.
Analog Input Flow Diagram
1-6.
Alternative A/D Converter Designs
1-7.
A/D Conversion by Successive Approximation
1-8.
Alternative A/D Converter Designs
1-9.
A/D Conversion by Counting/Ramp Technique
1-10.
Alternative Methods for Eliminating Time Skew Among Multiplexed Channels
1-11.
Conversion of 4-20 mA to 1-5 V
1-12.
Single-Ended & Differential Analog Input Configurations
1-13.
Weighted Value & Single Value Resistor Networks for D/A Conversion
Section 2
Digital I/O Functionality
2-1.
Signal Processing Requirements for Digital and Analog Signals
2-2.
Digital Input Applied to a Contact Closure
2-3.
Digital Output Applied to a Relay
Section 3
Analog Signal Transmissions
3-1.
A Basic Electric Current
3-2.
Digital and Analog Signal Representations
3-3.
Signal, Noise, and Filtering Frequencies
3-4.
A Ground Conductor
3-5.
Incorrect Grounding of Signal Circuit
3-6.
Correct Grounding of Signal Circuit
3-7.
Coaxial Cable Construction
Section 4
Digital Signal Transmissions
4-1.
The Seven-Layer OSI Network Model
4-2.
Serial Data Transmission
4-3.
Cable Length vs. RS 422 Data Rate
4-4.
Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Construction
4-5.
Ring Network Topology
4-6.
Bus Network Topology
4-7.
Star Network Topology
4-8.
A Remote File Request According to OSI
4-9.
Dual-Ring Redundant FDDI Network
4-10.
Profibus Applications
4-11.
Protocol Architecture of Profibus
4-12.
Foundation Fieldbus Protocol
4-13.
Typical Enterprise Network
Section 5
Data Acquisition Hardware
5-1.
Computer Bus Architechture
Section 6
Presentation & Analysis
6-1.
Cost of Writing vs. Buying Software
6-2.
Advantages of Component Software
6-3.
Semi-Custom Development vs. Off-the-Shelf Packages
6-4.
Primary Data Analysis Techniques
Section 7
Recording, Printing & Storage
7-1.
Typical Strip-Chart Recorder Trace
7-2.
Typical Circular Chart Recorder Trace
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