Decay pressure testing

[ddudexyz]

TL;DR Summary

Transference of information electronically to alleviate human error

I want to conduct pressure decay testing that will conduct a decay test lasting 10 mins and once the test has concluded transmit test result electronically to a saved storage location. Any advice?

 

[berkeman]

Welcome to PF.

There are lots of ways to measure and log data. Do you have experience with any such methods and equipment?

Can you link to the datasheet for your pressure measuring equipment? Does it already have some electronic communication port for communicating with it? (USB, Ethernet, Serial/RS-232, etc.)

What kind of PC do you have to read and log the data? What communication ports does it have available?

The more you tell us about your setup, the more we can help you get this up and running soon.

 

[ddudexyz]

The entire idea is at ground level right now. Assume I have absolutely nothing to start with. What advice would you give to construct a simple, but effective means by which to obtain the desired result?

 

[berkeman]

To be honest, your response makes no sense. What *exactly* are you trying to do?

 

[Tom.G]

In keeping with the "Limited Information Transfer" in this thread, I suggest a Programmable Logic Controller, or PLC as they are often called.

The three major manufacturers are: Allen-Bradley, Texas Instrument, Siemens. Input interfaces available include: On-Off Voltage (AC & DC, Analog Voltage (AC & DC), 4-20mA Current; along with a multitude of sensors from various manufacturers.

You mention Logging. Does this mean to a printer, graphic display, mass storage device (what kind? hard disc drive, Solid State Drive, other?)

So far you are asking on the order of "I want to make marks on paper." That could be a $4000 high speed line printer down to grab a piece of charcoal and draw a line.

For instance you could use a bellows, a pencil, and have the pencil poke a hole in the paper when the pressure gets too low. That meets your stated constraints.

So far, we have no idea what you think you need or how it is to be presented as useful information.

If you want targeted answers, further define the problem and your constraints.

Cheers,
Tom