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Presents the basic concepts and techniques of data acquisition and control (DA&C) programming, and illustrates how elements of the PC architecture can be employed in DA&C systems. Although detailed descriptions of certain elements of the PC's hardware and interface adaptors are covered, the book concentrates on software techniques. Code examples are given in C.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR
Review
Dr. B. Mehenni, University of Glamorgan: 'Well suited for design and development departments of small companies.'
Mike Tooley: 'Most readers will be electronic engineers/technicians using PCs for measurement and instrumentation applications... There is a large educational market for a book of this type. The book will overlap to some extent with PC Based Instrumentation and Control but the author is clearly aware of the need to minimise duplication and ensure that his book has a different approach. I very much look forward to seeing this book in print.'
Review
Dr. B. Mehenni, University of Glamorgan: 'Well suited for design and development departments of small companies.'
Mike Tooley: 'Most readers will be electronic engineers/technicians using PCs for measurement and instrumentation applications... There is a large educational market for a book of this type. The book will overlap to some extent with PC Based Instrumentation and Control but the author is clearly aware of the need to minimise duplication and ensure that his book has a different approach. I very much look forward to seeing this book in print.'
Book Description
A practical guide to programming for data acquisition and measurement - must-have info in just the right amount of depth for engineers who are not programming specialists.
This book offers a complete guide to the programming and interfacing techniques involved in data collection and the subsequent measurement and control systems using an IBM compatible PC. It is an essential guide for electronic engineers and technicians involved in measurement and instrumentation, DA&C programmers and students aiming to gain a working knowledge of the industrial applications of computer interfacing.
A basic working knowledge of programming in a high-level language is assumed, but analytical mathematics is kept to a minimum. Sample listings are given in C and can be downloaded from the Newnes website.
Practical guidance on PC-based acquisition.
Written for electronic engineers and software engineers in industry, not academics or computer scientists.
A textbook with strong foundations in industry.
Book Info
(Newnes) Written from an industry perspective, this text is a fundamental guide for electronics engineers and technicians involved in measurement and instrumentation, DA&C programmers, and students. A basic understanding of programming is assumed, but mathematics are kept to a minimum, providing essential information at the right amount of depth. Softcover.
PC Interfacing and Data Acquisition: Techniques for Measurement, Instrumentation and Control. ANNOTATION
Audience: Electronic engineers/technicians using PCs for measurement and instrumentation applications (process control, testing etc.) Data acquisition and control programmers in industry. PC interfacing - university and advanced hobbyist projects.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
A practical guide to programming for data acquisition and measurement - must-have info in just the right amount of depth for engineers who are not programming specialists.
This book offers a complete guide to the programming and interfacing techniques involved in data collection and the subsequent measurement and control systems using an IBM compatible PC. It is an essential guide for electronic engineers and technicians involved in measurement and instrumentation, DA&C programmers and students aiming to gain a working knowledge of the industrial applications of computer interfacing.
A basic working knowledge of programming in a high-level language is assumed, but analytical mathematics is kept to a minimum. Sample listings are given in C and can be downloaded from the Newnes website.
Practical guidance on PC-based acquisition.
Written for electronic engineers and software engineers in industry, not academics or computer scientists.
A textbook with strong foundations in industry.
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
Presents the basic concepts and techniques of data acquisition and control (DA&C) programming, and illustrates how elements of the PC architecture can be employed in DA&C systems. Although detailed descriptions of certain elements of the PC's hardware and interface adaptors are covered, the book concentrates on software techniques. Code examples are given in C. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Internet Book Watch
PC Interfacing And Data Acquisition offers a complete and practical guide to programming and interfacing techniques involved in data collection, as well as subsequent measurement and control systems. Kevin James adheres to an industry perspective as he provides electronic engineers and techniques involved in measurement and instruments, DA&C programmers, as computer students with a fundamental and working knowledge of the industrial applications of computer interfacing. There is a prerequisite of high-level programming language familiarity, but analytical mathematics is minimal resulting in a highly recommended instructional reference for engineers who are not programming specialists.
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