The
Hydra Data Acquisition Unit (DAU)
Introduction
Links
To Other Hydra Information
Why
Use The Hydra?
The Hydra Data Acquisition Unit - the DAU - is an IEEE-488 instrument that
can be used for measurements of:
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Temperature (oC)
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DC Voltage
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AC Voltage
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Resistance
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Frequency
Here
is a photo of the Hydra.
The Hydra is a versatile instrument. Not only does it measure the
variables in the table above, it can be used in several different ways.
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It can be used manually
- much like a voltmeter or a DVM.
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It can be controlled remotely
by a computer using several different programming environments, including:
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C/C++ - including Visual
versions
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Visual Basic
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LabView
Other
features of the Hydra include the following.
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It can take measurements
on 21 channels.
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It can take burst measurements.
Links
To Other Notes On The Hydra
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Manual Operation
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Computer Operation