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Index
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Chapter 1 Computer-Based Measurement Systems
1.1 Configuration and Structure of Measurement Systems
1.2 Interface System
1.2.1 Interface System Meaning
1.2.2 Interface Bus
1.2.3 Interface Functions
1.3 Measurement Accuracy and Measurement System Dynamics
1.3.1 Accuracy of Measurement Systems
1.3.2 Measurement System Dynamics
1.4 Interface Protection
1.4.1 Interference in Measurement Instruments
1.4.2 Interference Induced in Transmission Line
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 2 Computers for Measurement Systems
2.1 Functions of Computer in Measurement Systems
2.2 Types of Computers for Measurement Systems
2.3 Computer Architecture
2.4 Universal Serial Bus
2.5 IEEE-1394 Serial Bus
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 3 Temperature Sensors
3.1. International Temperature Scale (ITS-90)
3.2 Resistance Sensors
3.2.1 Platinum Sensors
3.2.2 Thermistors
3.3 Thermocouples
3.4 Semiconductor Temperature Sensors
References
Chapter 4 Stress, Pressure and Acceleration Sensors
4.1 Mechanical Stresses and Pressure
4.2 Resistance Strain Gauges
4.3 Capacitive Gauges
4.4 Piezoelectric Sensors
4.5 Semiconductor Pressure Sensors
4.6 Accelerometers and Gyroscopes
4.6.1 Accelerometers
4.6.2 Gyroscopes
References
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 5 Signal Conditioners
5.1 Voltage and Current Amplifiers
5.2 Voltage Conditioners
5.3 Conditioners for Temperature Sensors
5.4 Conditioners for Strain Gauges and Piezoelectric Sensors
5.5 Conditioners for Linear Position Sensors
References
Chapter 6 Digital-to-Analog and Analog-to-Digital Converters
6.1 Sampling and Quantizing
6.1.1 Sampling
6.1.2 Quantizing
6.2 Digital-to-Analog Converters
6.2.1 Parameters of Digital-to-Analog Converter
6.2.2 DACs with Resistor Dividers
6.2.3 DACs with PDM
6.2.4 Integrated DACs
6.2.5 Digital Controlled Potentiometers and Capacitors
6.3 Analog-to-Digital Converters
6.3.1 Analog-to-Digital Conversion Methods
6.3.2 Dual Slope Converters
6.3.3 Converters with Voltage-to-Frequency Conversion
6.3.4 A/D Converters with Successive Approximation Register
6.3.5 Flash Converters
6.3.6 Delta-Sigma A/D Converters
References
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 7 Measurement Systems with Serial Interface
7.1 Measurement Serial Interfaces – an Overview
7.2 RS-232 Serial Interface System
7.2.1 General Description
7.2.2 Transmission in the RS-232C Interface System
7.2.3 RS-232C Interface Bus
7.2.4 Current Loop in the RS-232C Interface System
7.2.5 Null Modem Measurement System with the RS-232C Interface
7.3 Programming of Measurement System with the RS-232C Interface
7.3.1 Programming of the Null Modem System
7.3.2 ScopView Program for the Metex Multimeter
7.3.3 Thermo Program for Temperature Measurements
7.4 Measurement System with the RS-232C Interface and Modem
7.4.1 Modem
7.4.2 System with the RS-232C Interface and Telephone Modem
7.4.3 Programs for Data Transmission Control in a Distributed Measurement System
7.5 Other Serial Interface Systems
7.5.1 RS-449 and RS-530 Serial Interface Systems
7.5.2 RS-449 and RS-530 Standards for Serial Interface Circuits
7.5.3 A comparison of RS serial interface standards
7.6 Smart Sensors Interfaces
7.6.1 Smart Sensors
7.6.2 PROFIBUS Interface System
7.6.3 MicroLAN Interface System
7.7 Power Line Communication for Measurements
7.7.1 General Description of PLC
7.7.2 Communication Protocols for PLC
7.7.3 Data Acquisition System for Electricity Meters
References
Chapter 8 Wireless Measurement Systems
8.1 Wireless Transmission of Measurement Data
8.2 Radiomodem-Based Measurements Systems
8.2.1 Radio Channels and Radiomodems
8.2.2 Radiomodems in Measurement Systems
8.2.3 Measurement Systems with Radio Transmission: GSM-Based Versus Radiomodem-Based
8.3 Bluetooth Radio Link
8.3.1 ISM Frequency Bands for Short Range Communication
8.3.2 Bluetooth Standard – Basics
8.3.3 Applications of Bluetooth for Measures
8.4 IEEE-802.15.4 (ZigBee) Radio Link
8.4.1 General Information
8.4.2 IEEE 802.15.4 Transmission Protocols and Frames
8.4.3 ZigBee Network Topology and Devices
8.5 Other Wireless Transmission Systems
8.5.1 IrDA Infrared Link
8.5.2 WiFi Technology for Measurement Systems
8.5.3 Short Distance Wireless Transmission Systems – Comparation
References
Chapter 9 Measurement Systems with GSM and LTE
9.1 Wireless Transmission of Measurement Data
9.2 Measurement Systems with GSM-Based Data Transmission
9.2.1 GSM Mobile Phone Network
9.2.2 GSM-Based Data Transmission
9.3 GSM-Based Distributed Measurement Systems
9.4 UMTS, UDPA and LTE Telecommunication Systems
9.4.1 Universal Mobile Telecommunication System
9.4.2 HSPA and LTE
9.5 Mobile Stations
9.6 Positioning Systems
9.6.1 GPS Satellite Positioning System
9.6.2 GLONASS Positioning System
9.6.3 Galileo System and the Regional Positioning Systems: BeiDou, IRNSS and QZSS
9.6.4 Positioning System with UMTS
9.6.5 Applications of Positioning Systems
References
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 10 Measurement Systems with IEEE-488 Interface
10.1 IEEE-488 (IEC-625) Parallel Interface Standard
10.1.1 Parallel Interfaces
10.1.2 IEEE-488 Basic Specifications and Applications
10.1.3 Controller of IEEE-488 System
10.1.4 IEEE-488 Interface Bus and Cable
10.1.5 IEEE-488 Interface Functions
10.2 IEEE-488 Interface Messages and their Transfer
10.2.1 Interface Message Types
10.2.2 Remote Messages
10.2.3 Local Messages
10.2.4 Message Transfer in Handshake Mode
10.3 Enhancements in Measurement Systems with IEEE-488 interface
10.3.1 Enhancing Transfer Rates in Measurement Systems: HS488 Protocol
10.3.2 Increasing the Number of Devices in Measurement Systems
10.3.3 Distributed Measurement Systems with IEEE-488 Interface
10.4 IEEE-488 interface Function State Diagrams
10.4.1 Execution of Interface Functions
10.4.2 State Diagrams of Interface Functions
References
Chapter 11 Crate and Modular Measurement Systems
11.1 CAMAC System
11.1.1 Crate and Modular Measurement Systems – an Overview
11.1.2 Organization of the CAMAC System
11.1.3 CAMAC Dataway
11.2 VXI Measurement System
11.2.1 General Specification
11.2.2 VXI Buses
11.3 PXI modular Measurement System
11.3.1 General Specification
11.3.2 PXI Bus
11.3.3 PXI System Modules
11.3.4 PXI-Express for Measurement Systems
11.3.5 PXI Measurement System Configuration
11.4 IEEE-1284 Interfaces in Measurement Systems
11.4.1 Bus of IEEE-1284 and Data Transmission
11.4.2 Measuring Systems with IEEE-1284
References
Chapter 12 LAN-Based Measurement Systems
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Ethernet Hardware
12.3 Ethernet Transfer Protocol
12.4 Ethernet-Based Measurement Systems
12.4.1 Ethernet-Based Measurement Systems with LAN/IEEE-488 Converters
12.4.2 Measurement Systems with LAN Interface
12.5 Internet-Based Measurement Systems and Systems with Embedded Web Servers
References
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 13 DAQ Boards and Virtual Instruments
13.1 Computer DAQ Boards
13.1.1 Structure and Functions of a DAQ board
13.1.2 DAQ Board Specifications
13.1.3 Selected DAQ Board Model Specifications
13.2 Virtual Instruments
13.3 Programming of Measurement Systems and Virtual Instruments
13.3.1 Software Development in the LabVIEW Environment
13.3.2 Programming of LAN-based and Internet-Based Measurement Systems
13.3.3 Software Development in the TestPoint
References
Chapter 14 Measurement, Control and Diagnostic Systems in Vehicles
14.1 Electronics in Vehilcles
14.2 Data Transfer Systems
14.2.1 Data Transfer Buses – Classification
14.2.2 CAN Bus System
14.2.3 FlexRay Transfer System
14.2.4 Media Oriented Systems Transport
14.3 Diagnostics
14.4 Sensors for Vehicles
Selected Bibligraphy
Acronomys and Abbreviations
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