What is Data Acquisition?
Data acquisition/recording is the corner-stone for quality check and accuracy in any industrial process. The accuracy and efficiency of any manufacturing process is entirely dependent upon the data that is obtained. Data acquisition involves a process that typically measures parameters such as diameter, length, leakage rate, temperature, liquid flow, voltage, current supply, pressure, sound etc. depending upon the need of the process. A DAQ system consists of three components – sensors to measure the parameters (analog or digital), interface systems (hardware) and a computer, including DAQ software.
Why is Data so crucial?
Data collected can help you make some key decisions in your business. Hence, it’s best to not undermine the importance and vitality of data acquisition. Since data is so important, the need for the right and accurate tools and technology to acquire such data is of tremendous importance too. Adapting the best technologies and tools to acquire data in the right manner at the right time can be a crucial component of business profitability.