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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 |