A review of data logging systems, software and applications

The purpose of this paper is to examine the design and capabilities of data acquisition systems, and review various interesting applications.

After a technical and market overview, a series of different applications is presented along with appropriate hardware and software.

Data logging over an extended period helps diagnose intermittent faults. Connectivity to PCs or remote networks is now an important feature of data loggers, and sophisticated logging stations gather data automatically and control floods and fires. Some tiny devices are available for in situ food and pharmaceuticals monitoring.

This paper shows how an apparently routine engineering tool takes many different forms and tackles exciting applications.