Technician A says that any sensor data recognized by a data logger can be recorded. Technician B says that the logging rate will vary by the tuning software. Which technician is correct?

Technician A says that any sensor data recognized by a data logger can be recorded. Technician B says that the logging rate will vary by the tuning software. Which technician is correct?

• A. Technician A
• B. Technician B
• C. Both technicians A and B
• D. Neither technician A nor B

Answer: (C)

Data logging captures signals from sensors through the logger’s inputs and stores them for later review. A sensor’s data can be recorded only if the logger recognizes the sensor, meaning it has a compatible input channel and range. If a sensor isn’t supported, its data can’t be logged. The logging rate is typically controlled by the tuning software. It defines how often samples are taken per second, within the hardware’s limits. Different software packages may use different defaults or offer different maximum rates, so the rate can vary depending on the software (and hardware). Because both statements reflect these realities, both are correct.

Data logging captures signals from sensors through the logger’s inputs and stores them for later review. A sensor’s data can be recorded only if the logger recognizes the sensor, meaning it has a compatible input channel and range. If a sensor isn’t supported, its data can’t be logged.

The logging rate is typically controlled by the tuning software. It defines how often samples are taken per second, within the hardware’s limits. Different software packages may use different defaults or offer different maximum rates, so the rate can vary depending on the software (and hardware).

Because both statements reflect these realities, both are correct.