VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT OR MEASURING SYSTEM?

W. Winiecki
Abstract:
The paper relates to the description of Virtual Instrument (VI). A new conceptual model of a virtual instrument is proposed. The model describes not only measuring devices, but also devices that can generate signals both analogue and digital. A compatibility between this model and a model of SCPI devices is shown. A new proposition for description of measurement equipment is also proposed. It makes more clear the classification of measurement equipment and enables one to differ a virtual instrument from a measuring system with a graphic user interface.
Keywords:
virtual instruments, measuring systems
Download:
IMEKO-WC-2000-TC7-P211.pdf
DOI:
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Event details
Event name:
XVI IMEKO World Congress
Title:

Measurement - Supports Science - Improves Technology - Protects Environment ... and Provides Employment - Now and in the Future

Place:
Vienna, AUSTRIA
Time:
25 September 2000 - 28 September 2000