Title :
Versatile multipurpose modular instrument for conductivity measurements
Author :
DeFuria, J. ; Probasco, B. ; Mandayam, S. ; Schmalzel, J.
Author_Institution :
Rowan Univ., Glassboro, NJ, USA
Abstract :
In the field of instrumentation development, quick design of instruments is essential to success. Any design and development tools or concepts used to hasten the development process should be implemented. In this application, a modular approach is used in developing an eddy-current instrument for conductivity measurements. This approach involves starting with higher level, available components progressing toward development of the more specialized components for specific needs. The use of these modular components allows flexibility for different implementations of the conductivity sensor. As the design progressed, certain modular components of the instrument were replaced with more specific hardware
Keywords :
analogue-digital conversion; computerised instrumentation; eddy current testing; electrical conductivity measurement; signal processing equipment; test equipment; ADC; Z-world core module; conductivity measurements; conductivity sensor; custom design; digital oscilloscope; eddy current inspection; eddy-current instrument; excitation source; function generator; microprocessor system; modular components; signal conditioning; versatile multipurpose modular instrument; Conductivity measurement; Frequency; Hardware; Instruments; Oscilloscopes; Phase detection; Probes; Signal design; Signal generators; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, 2000. IMTC 2000. Proceedings of the 17th IEEE
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5890-2
DOI :
10.1109/IMTC.2000.848743
