
In this free seven-part webcast series, you will learn the basics of common sensor and signal measurements. The webcasts delve into specific measurement applications, from theory to practice. This series is intended for engineers and scientists who need to acquire reliable and accurate measurements as part of their monitoring, test, or control systems.

Examine fundamental DAQ concepts and terminology, essential sensor operating principles, and considerations for building a DAQ system.

Learn how to take frequency and encoder measurements, connect an encoder to the system, and determine the accuracy of your measurements.

Explore the fundamentals of creating AC/DC voltage, current, and power quality/monitoring measurement systems. Review instrumentation considerations and see a demo on how to properly connect the signals to your DAQ system.

Review different types of sensors to measure load, pressure, and torque; methods to integrate them into your measurement system; and techniques to help you get better data.

Examine fundamental vibration concepts, various sensors and when to use them, system requirement considerations, and signal processing techniques.

Learn the basics of strain gage operations, discover how bridge-based measurements work, and determine possible sources of error in a strain measurement system and ways to reduce or eliminate them.

Learn about temperature measurements using thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), and thermistors. Review sensor basics, ways to connect sensors to your instruments, signal conditioning requirements, and methods to reduce errors in your system.