Measurement Software Analysis II - Calibration and Curve Fitting

This is lab 12 of 17 in the course

by Enable Education

In this lab, students will learn about the need for calibration and the different sensor properties that lead to different calibration types. Furthermore, students will experiment with thermocouple measurements and voltage-temperature curve fitting and to verify the coefficients of a K-type thermocouple using a simulated data set.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this lab, students will be able to:

Explore the differences between calibration types and understand their uses
Use the Thermocouple Input embedded in your NI Automated Measurements Board to do a Two-Point Calibration to get accurate temperature readings from a thermocouple sensor
Experiment with polynomial curve fitting and implement a curve fit

REQUIRED SKILLS

Basic proficiency using LabVIEW
Basic proficiency using ELVIS III Instruments
Basic knowledge of components and their behaviors

Requirements

NI ELVIS III

Engineering laboratory solution for project-based learning that combines instrumentation and embedded design with a web-driven experience, delivering a greater understanding of engineering fundamentals and system design. Learn more

Automated Measurements Board for NI ELVIS III

An application board for NI ELVIS III that provides students with a experimental platform for understanding and designing a signal chain for sensor integration. Learn more

LabVIEW

LabVIEW is systems engineering software for applications that require test, measurement, and control with rapid access to hardware and data insights. Learn more