MAGNETIC RECORDER :

Recording period few minutes to several days Speed translation of the data captured can be provided (i.e) fast data can be slowed/ slow data can be speed up. Good response to high frequency

Magnetic Tape Recorder

Recording Mechanism

Reproduce / Playback Mechanism

Magnetisation Curve

Advan : Once the data is recorded, it can be replayed an almost indefinite number of times

Methods of Recording
Direct method FM recording instrumentation purpose Pulse duration modulation recording (PDM) large number of slowly changing variables have to record

Direct method
It cannot be used in dc Adv : This recording process has wide frequency response (50hz2 Mhz) Requires simple electronic circuits Good dynamic responses and no distortion during overload Record signals (freq Vs amp) Record voice signals Dis Adv : Some portion may not be perfectly recorded . the recorder is only used when maximum bandwidth is required.

Frequency Modulation

Cont..,
Adv : Accurate response to dc voltage. Wide frequency range upto several khz Independent of Amp Dis Adv : More sensitive More complicated Requires a high tape speed High quality of transport and speed control

Pulse Duration Modulation

Amp & starting time Constant Used to monitor- large number of variables Adv : Multi-channel recording Accuracy Dis Adv : More complicated an expensive than FDM

Oscillographic Recorder
Direct writing method P=100W ; ang = 17 ; f=150hz
High transient appln (ECG, EEG) Recording - Inkless paper Latest digital DSO stored display analysis

Hybrid Recorder
latest Potentiometer with p Alarm modes, level to detect, limits p Circular with p

Paperless Recorder
Display the chart on recorder graphic Memory card Interfacing

Ultraviolet Recorder
Limited bandwidth Gal - 100hz UV 13khz Precautions Lacquer More expensive & extreme care

Thermal Dot Array Recorder

Advan : no moving parts thermo- sensitive paper Writing sys elec. heated coils 8 dots/mm at 100, 200 & 500khz