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Monitoring and Controlling Solar Heating Systems

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A solar hot water system installer had a need for automated monitoring to track the temperature, water flow rate, and several other parameters at various points in the system. The goal was to setup control for the system's various circulating pumps, to store the data for performance tracking, and to monitor energy production for billing.

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Data Acquisition
Data acquisition is the digitizing and processing of multiple sensor or signal inputs for the purpose of monitoring, analyzing and/or controlling systems and processes. Signal conditioning includes the amplification, filtering, converting, and other processes required to make sensor output suitable for rereading by computer boards.
Chart Recorders
Chart recorders and strip charts are data acquisition tools used to generate a plot, graph or other visualization of data versus time.
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 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.
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.
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