This software plays an important role in ensuring accurate measurement results and is also essential for optimising analysis processes. Measurement technology also accelerates product development, helps to meet industry standards and improves product quality. This enables industry players to provide market-ready solutions that are constantly evolving.
What is measurement software? What is the background of industrial measurement?
Measurement software is a key tool in the world of electronic industrial measurement. They enable the collection, processing, and evaluation of accurate and reliable measurement data. Software developers create solutions that integrate analogue and digital instruments while providing access to data through easy-to-use interfaces. Software implementation typically focuses on automating measurement and increasing efficiency, so that users can achieve accurate and fast results during the measurement process.
The software can be used in many industries and applications. These include manufacturing, research development, and quality control. In all areas, the goal is similar: to increase the precision and reliability of measurements. Through the services offered by the developers, this software can communicate with different instruments, collect data and analyse it . This allows rapid decision-making and optimisation of processes during surveys and test series.
The key features of measurement software include data capture, evaluation and visualisation. Such systems often include database management modules to ensure long-term storage and easy access to measured data. In addition, special attention is paid to the user experience, fast navigation and intuitive interface design. During industrial measurement, the software can control various devices playing a major role in process automation.
Structure and operation of measurement software
Measurement software is a complex system responsible for the accurate execution of measurement processes. This chapter introduces the reader to the main components of a software and how they work.
Instrument Drivers
Instrument drivers are the heart of measurement software, as they enable communication between devices. They are responsible for ensuring that the devices used in measurement perform their tasks efficiently and accurately. They help to establish connections via interfaces such as Ethernet, RS-232 or GPIB, providing the necessary remote access.
Data storage systems
Data generated during measurements must be stored reliably and efficiently for later analysis. Data storage systems are specialised for this task, and their design is essential for fast access and secure storage. These systems play a role both in the design of databases and in the implementation of client and server-side applications.
Evaluation applications
Evaluation applications are responsible for the processing of measured data, where they produce detailed measurement reports and data sheets. They make data processing transparent and user-friendly, offering solutions tailored to the client's needs. Without the processing software, complex measurement data would be unintelligible.
Management of test sequences
When automating industrial measurements, it is essential that the measurements are sequenced correctly. Test sequence management provides this logical order, most often using the NI TestStand environment. Such sequences both facilitate automation and provide the flexibility to modify tests as new needs or changing parameters arise.
With these key components, test and measurement software provides comprehensive, integrated solutions that are essential to the modern electronics industry.
Measurement software development services provided by ProDSP
At ProDSP, we take a multi-faceted approach to measurement software development to make our customers' measurement processes as efficient and smooth as possible. Our focus is on developing a software environment that ensures accurate and reliable data collection and evaluation.
Software environment design
Starting from the ground up, ProDSP develops software environments on platforms such as LabVIEW and .NET, which offer unique tools and capabilities for electronic measurements. LabVIEW allows graphical programming of measurement processes, which facilitates the user experience. At the same time, the .NET framework ensures that data processing and storage is fast and efficient.
Development of Instrument drivers
One of the fundamental elements of any measurement software is the development of device handling software, which allows remote access and control of measurement devices. Our experts develop control applications that are compatible with different interfaces such as Ethernet, RS-232, or GPIB. This flexibility ensures that different measuring devices can be integrated into customers' systems seamlessly.
Data storage design and implementation
Efficient management and data storage are also a key focus of our activities. We design and implement data storage systems according to our customers' needs, enabling fast data processing and access. We develop professional databases and server applications to ensure data security and easy access.
Development of evaluation applications
Evaluation applications developed by ProDSP are designed to produce relevant and accurate reports or data sheets from measured data. We tailor the software to the client's needs, capable of thoroughly processing the signal forms to support informed decision-making and quality assurance.
Implementing test sequences
We regularly prepare test sequences to ensure that automatic measurements are carried out efficiently. These sequences allow measurements to be made in the specified order and under the specified conditions. During development, we often use the NI TestStand environment, which allows for rapid response and flexible testing options.
If special needs arise, ProDSP can implement test sequences in Python in addition to TestStand. This versatility helps to ensure that any changes or additions to the testing process can be implemented quickly and easily, adapting to the customer's specific requirements.
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