User`s guide

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

Interface Cable 34970A/34972A

Plug-in

Modules

System

Cabling

Sensors,

and Events

Transducers,

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