Data Acquisition System Overview - Agilent Technologies 34972A User Manual

System Overview
This chapter provides an overview of a computer-based system and
describes the parts of a data acquisition system. This chapter is divided
into the following sections:
• Data Acquisition System Overview, see below.
• Signal Routing and Switching, on page 70
• Measurement Input, on page 74
• Control Output, on page 83

Data Acquisition System Overview

You can use the Agilent 34970A/34972A as a stand-alone instrument,
but there are many applications where you will want to take advantage
of the built-in PC connectivity features. A typical data acquisition system
is shown below.
Computer
and Software
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Interface Cable 34970A/34972A
Transducers,
Plug-in System
Sensors,
Cabling and Events
Modules