3 System Overview
76 Keysight 34970A/34972A User’s Guide
Data Acquisition System Overview
You can use the Keysight 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.
The configuration on the previous page offers the following advantages:
– You can use the 34970A/34972A to perform data storage, data reduction,
mathematical calculations, and conversion to engineering units. You can use
the PC to provide easy configuration and data presentation.
– You can remove the analog signals and measurement sensors from the noisy
PC environment and electrically isolate them from both the PC and earth
ground.
– You can use a single PC to monitor multiple instruments and measurement
points while performing other PC-based tasks.
Computer
and Software
Interface Cable 34970A/34972A
Plug-in
Modules
System
Cabling
Sensors,
and Events
Transducers,
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