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4 Recorder
Amira Kormain
Amirah Nadia Mat Lias
Nor Masliyah Harun
Nur Farahin Anuar
Nurul Syahirah Dzulkifli
NurulFarhana Mat Amin

Introduction
A data/chart recorder is an electronic instrument that
keeps track of various measurements required in
industrial and laboratory environments.

It is used to record:
process measurements for such variables as
temperature, pressure, flow, pH, and humidity
scientific and engineering data for applications such as
testing and diagnostics, statistical
analysis, and other laboratory work that requires a
graphic or digital record of variables

Type of
Recorder
Strip
Chart
Recorder
XY
recorder
hybrid
recorder
circular
chat
recorder
paperless
Circular Chart Recorders

A circular chart recorder records data in a circular
format. The paper is spun beneath one or more
pens. The pens are deflected in proportion to the
varying signal resulting in a circular chart.
Circular chart recorders are ideal for batch
processes where a set process time is known.
The charts are normally designed to rotate in
standard time periods, such as 1 hour, 24 hours, 7
days, etc., although many recorders are flexible
enough to accommodate non-standard time
periods.
Diagram
A circular chart recorder tracking
temperature in a building
Diagram
Schematic diagram of a circular
chart recorder
Strip Chart Recorders
Strip chart recorders consist of a roll or strip of
paper that passes linearly beneath one or more
pens. As the signal changes, each pens deflection
records the process being measured in the form of
a chart.
Well suited to recording of continuous processes
commonly used in both laboratory and process-
measurement applications.

XY Recorders
XY recorders accept two inputs and create a chart or graph of one
input versus the other. They are commonly used to determine the
relationship between the two inputs.
For example in a chemical process, an XY recorder might be used to
monitor the effect temperature has on the pressure of the process.
Hybrid Recorders
A hybrid recorder can function as a recorder or
data logger. Like a standard recorder the hybrid
recorder can generate a chart of the inputs.
However, it can also produce a digital stamp of the
data similar to a data logger.
Commonly available in multichannel designs
although one print head normally handles all
channels.
This makes the hybrid recorder a cost effective
solution for multichannel systems although the
response time is not as fast as recorders which
have a unique pen for each channel.
Paperless Recorders
Paperless recorders are one of the latest
types of recorders to emerge on the market.
Paperless recorders display the chart on the
recorders' graphic display rather than print
the chart on paper.
The data can normally be recorded in
internal memory or to a memory card for
later transfer to a computer.
BARDON TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE
RECORDER
TEMPERATURE ELEMENT
It senses temperature changes by using the thermal
expansion principle
Temperature changes cause thermal expansion and
contraction of mercury in the bulb
When heated mercury expands, it increases an volume,
causing the bourdon tube to exert mechanical force.
The bourdon tube movement is transmitted through
mechanical linkage to a recording pen

STATIC PRESSURE ELEMENT
Introduced through the tubing into the static pressure element
causes the element to unwind
Conversely, a reduction of pressure within the tubing causes the
element to wind up more tightly
This motion is transmitted through the lever arm assembly and its
intermediate linkage to the pen shaft, which controls the
movement of the recorder pen
The pen transcribes the motion onto a rotating chart to
permanently record changes in static pressure
Advantages
Type Advantages
Circular Chart Flexible
standard time
Strip Chart Easy to refer
XY Record two
inputs at a time
Hybrid cost effective
Paperless conservation of
paper and easy
transfer to a
computer.

APPLICATIONS
Telephone
Record the conversations of others, whether they
occur in person or over the telephone.
Cameras
Taking photos or making audio or video recordings.
In Class
used to record a lecture, presentation, or similar
activity
Microphone
to convert the sound into an electrical signal that
was amplified and used to actuate the recording
stylus.
These device are ideal for high-
performance applications requiring
accuracy such as those used in :
textile and food machinery
industrial ovens
environmental chambers
pharmaceutical equipment
Metalworking
industrial furnaces
farm machinery



Radio Industry
pre-record many sections of program content such as advertising.
enabled the creation and duplication of complex, high-fidelity,
long-duration recordings of entire programs
Computer
There are many different digital audio recording and processing
programs running under several computer operating systems for
all purposes, from professional through serious amateur to casual
user.
system designed solely or primarily for recording, editing and
playing back digital audio
Drug storage rooms, cold rooms, stability
chambers, etc.
Tire and Rubber Processing
Hydro-testing / Piping
Water and Waste Water Treatment
Breweries, distilleries, and sugar
processing
Cold storages, beverage / food processing
Humidity Chambers
Testing of valves
REFERENCES
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chart_recorder
http://www.omega.com/temperature/pdf/Chart_Recorde
rs_101.pdf
https://www.honeywellprocess.com/en-
US/explore/products/instrumentation/recorders-and-
data-acquisition/circular-chart-
recorders/Pages/default.aspx