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Data/Chart Recorders 101

From OMEGA Engineering, Inc.

A data/chart recorder is an electronic instrument that keeps track of various measurements required in industrial and laboratory environments. Broadly speaking, it is used to record:

- process measurements for such variables as temperature, pressure, flow, pH, and humidity

- scientific and engineering data for applications such as testing and diagnostics, statistical analysis, and other laboratory work that requires a graphic or digital record of variables

There are scores of data recorder models on the market, ranging from $100 standalone chart recorders that use paper and a pen to measure a single input, such as temperature, to $4000-plus high-speed models that accept 30 inputs.

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Products & Services
Data Acquisition Computer Boards
Data acquisition computer boards are self-contained printed circuit boards that typically plug into the backplane, motherboard, or otherwise interface directly with the computer bus.
Data Input Modules
Data input modules accept sensor and other signal output for data acquisition systems. They may include signal conditioning prior to the analog-to-digital conversion stage.
Data Output Modules
Data output modules or cards transfer amplified, conditioned, or digitized signals.
Data Acquisition Systems and Instruments
Data acquisition systems and instruments collect, digitize, and process multiple sensor or signal inputs for the purpose of monitoring, analyzing and/or controlling systems and processes.
Data Loggers and Data Recorders
Data loggers and data recorders acquire digital data from sensors and other signals. They are primarily used to store data for subsequent downloads to a host PC, but may also include real-time features such as monitors and alarms.
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