PC Based Instrumentation and Control, Third Edition [Paperback]

Mike Tooley BA; Advanced Technological and Higher National Certificates Kingston University (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750647167 | ISBN-13: 978-0750647168 | Publication Date: May 12, 2005 | Edition: 3

PC Based Instrumentation and Control is a guide to implementing computer control, instrumentation and data acquisition using a standard PC and some of the most popular computer languages.

Numerous examples of configurations and working circuits, as well as representative software, make this a practical, hands-on guide to implementing PC-based testing and calibration systems and increasing efficiency without compromising quality or reliability. Guidance is given on modifying the circuits and software routines to meet the reader's specific needs.

The third edition includes updated coverage of PC hardware and bus systems, a new chapter on virtual instruments and an introduction to programming and software development in a modern 32-bit environment. Additional examples have been included, with source code and executables available for download from the companion website www.key2control.com.

· Save money and increase efficiency with an instrumentation and control strategy using a standard PC
· Ideal for educational courses in control engineering and instrumentation - create simple but realistic PC-based simulations
· A companion website provides downloadable executables, source code, links to manufacturers and suppliers, and additional reference material

Editorial Reviews

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"Mike Tooley's book is a good practical introduction on how to use a computer to control and monitor external transducers and sensors. The content of the book fully justifies the author's claim that it provides sufficient information to make an informed decision on which hardware and software is needed to implement a range of instrumentation and control systems. It is an ideal introduction to PC controlled instrumentation for students and engineers who have some knowledge of PCs and is a useful reference for professional control and instrumentation specialists.

Mike Tooley states that his book is the end result of several thousand hours of research and development. Anybody reading through the book would find this very evident, considering the variety of different but related subjects covered in five hundred pages.

The author's website is valuable and has available for download a complete set of source codes for the programs in the book, plus extra documentation and information about the author. I consider this book to be a useful addition to my technical book shelf."
- Mike Button, Media Electronics World, March 2006

Book Description

Discover how to implement a full data acquisition, calibration and testing strategy using virtual instruments on a standard PC – saving money and increasing efficiency

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Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Newnes; 3 edition (May 12, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750647167
• ISBN-13: 978-0750647168
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,799,491 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not quite the book I was looking for., August 24, 2005

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This review is from: PC Based Instrumentation and Control, Third Edition (Paperback)

A large portion of the book is dedicated to the history, design, and evolution of the PC. While it seems well written and is interesting, it is not particularly important to the topic of the book which is PC-based instrumentation and control. A little less than half the book (chapters 8-13) seems to be dedicated to the topic and is not as detailed as the first half the book which is not really on topic.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Useless book for practical purposes, October 13, 2010

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E. A. Salas (deerfield beach, fl United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PC Based Instrumentation and Control, Third Edition (Paperback)

Purely theoretical book. It very very little to C and C++ and the example is of a key board input. Being the book about instrumentation and control this is seems totally off.
This book is USELESS for practical purposes. If I wanted history and theory of pc instrumentation I would have gone to wikipedia.
What a waste of money.

2.0 out of 5 stars Out Dated Book, February 11, 2011

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dapeters - See all my reviews

This review is from: PC-based Instrumentation and Control, Second Edition (IDC Technology) (Hardcover)

This book is out of date. There's no mention of the USB serial interface or how to use it for PC-based instrumentation in this book. I should have bought a newer edition.