Field Wiring and Noise Considerations for Analog Signals Unfortunately, measuring analog signals with a data acquisition device is not always as simple as wiring the signal source leads to the data acquisition device. Knowledge of the na......
Reference Example for Reading and Writing Calibration Information to Virtual TEDS Files The IEEE TEDS standard allows for calibration information to be included in the TEDS file. **The accompanying code represents a very specific use case for NI products. For more gen...... Software: LabVIEW Base Development System
Wireless Environmental Monitoring Environmental monitoring ranges from examining the integrity of soil, water, and air to regulating the temperature and humidity associated with the indo......
Choosing the Right Strain-Gauge for Your Application This article introduces strain, types of commonly measured of strain, and how to choose the strain gauge that best meets your needs, so you can take faster, more precise measuremen......
Sensors Plug&Play – The New Standard for Automated Sensor Measurements The IEEE 1451.4 standard reduces the time and challenges associated with sensor configuration. The standard establishes a universally accepted method of giving sensors plug-and-pla......
String Potentiometer and String Encoder Engineering Guide This engineering guide reviews the advantages and disadvantages of string potentiometers and string encoders, hereafter referred to as CPTs (cable position transducers )....
Understanding LVDS for Digital Test Systems This tutorial is part of the National Instruments Measurement Fundamentals series. Each tutorial in this series will teach you a specific topic of common measurement applications b......
Taking Thermocouple Temperature Measurements This tutorial is part of the National Instruments Measurement Fundamentals series. Each tutorial in this series will teach you a specific topic of common measurement applications b......
Measuring Pressure with Pressure Sensors This tutorial is part of the National Instruments Measurement Fundamentals series. Each tutorial in this series will teach you a specific topic of common measurement applications b......
How Is Temperature Affecting Your Strain Measurement Accuracy? In mechanical testing and measurement, it is often important to understand how an object reacts to various forces. You commonly measure strain, or the amount of deformation of a bo......
