Monitor - ISSN 1472-0221
The Newsletter for Data Acquisition and Control
Issue 299 March 2024
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Contents
* Linearisation
* Your DAQ questions answered
Linearisation
Linearisation is needed when the signals produced by a sensor don't have a straight-line relationship with the physical measurement. For example when using thermocouples to measure temperature.
Linearisation is sometimes achieved using signal conditioning in the hardware itself. It compensates for nonlinearities in sensor outputs to ensure accurate measurement and data representation. Signal conditioning circuits may utilise amplifiers, filters or other analog components. Windmill data acquisition software, though, has built-in linearisation for many sensors such as different types of thermocouples so no prior signal conditioning is needed. Windmill presents and saves readings in the units of your choicee.
For more information on signal conditioning and linearisation see https://www.windmill.co.uk/signal-conditioning.html.
Your DAQ Questions Answered
Question
"We have used your windmill software for many years and are now trying to set-up another system. We have the software on the new machine, but I need a new license for it. How do I go about purchasing that? "
Answer
The good news is that your new software is now free. Just send your license request key to sales@windmill.co.uk and we will send you a new license code.
