Recent sun photometers are automated instruments incorporating a sun-tracking unit, an appropriate optical system, a spectrally filtering device, a photodetector, and a data acquisition system.
en.wikipedia.org A third-party data acquisition system can monitor multiple inverters, using the inverter manufacturer's protocols, and also acquire weather-related information.
en.wikipedia.org These instruments are typically low-power (12 volts), are often used in remote locations, and usually communicate with a data logger or other data acquisition device.
en.wikipedia.org They were commonly used for data acquisition and control, remote message concentration, clinical laboratory systems and time-sharing.
en.wikipedia.org The IT infrastructure includes real-time data acquisition and communication with utility databases and other automated systems.
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