DataFlex-1000 & DataFlex-1000A Series
High-Speed, High-Capacity Recorders - NOW WITH OPTIONAL, BUILT-IN SIGNAL CONDITIONING!
DSPCon's DataFlex-1000 and DataFlex-1000A Series with new, optional, built-in signal conditioning takes real-time, high-performance data acquisition and analysis to a whole new level. With more bandwidth capacity, storage alternatives, scalability, and now, configurability for any sensor or signal conditioning type, the DataFlex-1000 and DataFlex-1000A Series continues to lead the competition in price, performance and value!
Featuring state-of-the-art, fully-integrated signal conditioning for a wide variety of strain, IEPE, thermocouple, and multi-mode conditioners as well as instrumentation amplifiers and frequency-to-voltage conversion, the new signal conditioning option is fully compatible with all DataFlex-1000 and DataFlex-1000A models and is fully-integrated and self-calibrating. Each channel, whether your have a 16-channel standard system or a 1,000-channel customized solution, can be set-up via spreadsheet or an easy-to-use comprehensive GUI and can be run locally or remotely via an integrated Ethernet connection.
The DataFlex-1000 and DataFlex-1000A Series with optional signal conditioning has been specifically designed to provide you with an easy, cost-effective way to perform a wide variety of tests, and satisfy a multitude of applications, without separate signal conditioning plug-in modules. It provides flexible performance that can be configured to meet exact functionality and budgetary requirements, including as a back-up, stand-alone signal conditioner when data recording is not required, within a broad range of rotating machinery industries including:
- Turbine engine monitoring
- Energy generation
- Acoustic testing within the aerospace industry
- High-value shock and vibration testing for major Department of Defense customers and prime contractors
Accommodating analog and digital requirements for a wide variety of vibration, telemetry, voice and video data storage applications, the DataFlex-1000 and DataFlex-1000A Series features a number of high-capacity, “hot-swappable” storage options, an analog bandwidth capacity of 97.2 kHz per channel with anti-alias filtering, and no degradation of bandwidth as channel count increases. It can be utilized as a high-performance, stand-alone data recorder/replay unit; a virtual lab instrument; or full-function data analyzer when integrated with DSPCon’s analytical software packages. It produces and accepts a variety of data formats and directly writes to the DATX format, which is currently being utilized as the data format of choice at a number of leading Fortune 100 organizations.
The DataFlex-1000 features a space-saving design and full system control, set-up and status via an integrated touch-screen display, making it an ideal choice for laboratory environments. The new DataFlex-1000A features a sleek, portable, rack-mountable design with full system control, set-up and display provided by any PC or laptop, making it ideal for high-vibration environments.
Features and Benefits:
- Comprehensive support for all types of sensors including strain gauges, RTDs, current excited bridges, accelerometers, IEPE, and voltage output devices
- Fully-integrated to save time and money by eliminating the need for additional, separate, plug-in signal conditioning modules
- Full end-to-end calibration with three built-in, precision shunt resistors
- Automatic and manual bridge balancing
- Over voltage, compliance voltage, short-circuit continuous monitoring on each channel
- Automatic gain selection
- Produces and accepts a variety of data formats including DATX and UFF-58
- Can be utilized as an audio recorder that directly writes to WAV file formats
- Compatible with and a replacement for many popular recorder models, including Sony SIR-1000 and SIR-3000 models
- High capacity, flexible storage options (dual 750 Gbyte hard disk drives or optional dual LTO-4 800 Gbyte tapes or solid-state memory storage devices up to 128 Gbytes each) significantly reduce recurring storage costs
- Infinite, lossless recording capability with unique, “change-on-the-fly”, “hot –swappable” digital media functionality improves operational efficiency through reduced number of tape transfers
- High bandwidth, up to 97.2 kHz per channel (across all channels), and adjustable sampling frequency (1 Hz to 216 kHz)
- Optional MultiScope tool for real-time display
- Simple installation and ease-of-use with no special training or extensive learning curve required for external/outsourced personnel
- Full 24-bit analog data capture capability as a factory-installed option
General Series Specification Highlights:
(Standard, 16-channel, analog base unit)
Sampling Frequency:
Adjustable 1 kHz to 216 KHz, selectable
Bandwidth:
Up to 97.2 kHz per channel (across all channels), 24 bits rounded to 16 bits
Channels:
Standard 16 or 32 channel base unit, infinitely expandable in 16 or 32 channel increments, to produce large channel count synchronously sampled systems
Storage Media:
Dual “hot swappable”, front-mounted 750 Gbyte hard disk drives or optional dual LTO-4 800 Gbyte tape units or solid state memory storage devices up to 128 Gbytes each
Input Quantization:
24 bits rounded to 16
Input Impedance:
1 mega-ohm
Input Range:
+/-0.1 to +/-10 volts in 1, 2 & 5 steps
Coupling:
AC/DC
IEPE Excitation:
3-21 mA
Dynamic Range:
>88 dB (measured at input > +/-1 volt)
Output Impedance:
50 Ohm
Output Level:
+/-10 volts in .01 volt steps
Total Harmonic Distortion:
< -84 dB (Input to Output)
For additional information on the DataFlex-1000, click here
For additional information on the DataFlex-1000A, click here
DataFlex-500/515 Series
Portable Data Recorders
The new DataFlex-500/515 Series fully leverages DSPCon’s 17-year reputation in providing the industry’s highest-rated, large-channel-count data acquisition and analysis systems to deliver a portable solution for field- and remote-based applications requiring high-speed data recording along with real-time data analysis and archiving of up to 64 channels.
The DataFlex-515 is a rugged, ultra- portable, battery-powered lunchbox data recorder specifically designed for extended use in the field. It combines a flame-retardant design with fully integrated keyboard and 15-inch, anti-glare screen, high capacity recording (dual 500 GB hard disk drives), and two, hot-swappable, dual lithium ion battery packs to provide a total of 100 watts of output power and 190 watt-hours of capacity, delivering an unmatched four hours of continuous operation. Its ease of set-up in the field, along with its rugged outer housing, robust safety features, and extended battery life make it an ideal solution for data and video recording of seismic, flight line, in-flight, and factory floor applications.
The Data-Flex-500 data recorder features a 750 Gbyte SATA drive, a large 17-inch, anti-glare screen and an all-aluminum, heavy-duty housing with shock-absorbing corner protection, making it ideal for turbine pump and motor testing.
Series Features:
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Open-standards, non-proprietary design
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Records data while performing extensive displays and real-time data tests at bandwidths up to 115kHz
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Sample rate of up to 256,000 samples/second/channel
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Supports a wide range of data extraction options including Ethernet, DVD, USB, etc.
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Standard 32-channel configuration with optional 64-channel capacity available
Standard Software Highlights:
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Easy-to-use GUI with wizard
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Spreadsheet set-up for defining test parameters including EU conversions, channel names, spectral processing parameters, limits processing thresholds, annotations and more
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EU conversion in real-time & conversion factors written to output data files
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MultiScope real-time display
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Playback of data displays with indexing & speed controls
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End-to-end calibration of all common signal conditioning & sensors
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Export to various file formats (DATX/CATS, UFF58, CSV, ATI and more)
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Durable, modular signal conditioning solution available as an option
Technical Specifications Summary:
Sampling Rate:
Range: up to 256,000 samples/second/channel
Resolution: .001 samples/ second
Bandwidth:
Up to 115 kHz
Number of Bits:
24 bits optionally rounded to 16 bits
SNR:
>90 dB
SFDR:
>95 dB
SINAD:
>90 dB
Simultaneous Sampling:
Inter-channel Skew: <50 ns
Inter-channel Phase Match: <0.1 degree @ 10 kHz,
<1 degree @ 90 kHz
Input Slew Rate:
15V/uSec
Frequency Response:
±0.1 dB, DC to 90 kHz up to 200,000 samples/sec
Input Type:
32 channels, differential input ± 10 v full scale
Input Impedance:
100 Kohms
CMMR:
100 dB Typical
Input Anti-alias Filter:
Analog: 2-pole Butterworth at 320 kHz
Secondary Digital Filter:
Digital: Sigma-Delta @ .4535 x Sample Rate
Calibration:
Factory calibrated to +/-0.05%, traceable to NIST
IRIG – B:
Input with time stamping to 1 msec accuracy
For additional information on the DataFlex-515, click here.
For additional information on the DataFlex-500, click here.
Piranha III™
End-to-End, Multi-Channel, Real-Time Data Acquisition System
The Piranha III family of data acquisition systems has been specifically designed to handle the most demanding commercial aerospace and government test applications.
Incorporating a unique, open standards architecture with commercial, off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and powerful software components, Piranha III systems are complete, multi-channel, end-to-end solutions for dynamic signal testing applications such as acoustic, vibration and shock analysis of satellites and missiles as well as wind tunnel, rotating machinery and jet engine testing. Available in PC and VME configurations, Piranha III systems provide the ultimate in processing power, bandwidth, channel capacity and analytical software capability and have been system engineered to conduct time-critical testing in R&D and laboratory environments where errors, delays and re-tests cannot be tolerated.
Features:
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Industry’s Highest Channel Capacity: Unlimited for VME version. 32-64 channels for PC version.
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Sample rate of up to 256K samples per second, 24-bit A/D optionally rounded to 16 bits.
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Utilizes SAN technology for optional remote storage, monitoring and control via Fiber Channel or Ethernet.
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Wide variety of high-availability, scalable storage solutions including removable media, JBODs and RAIDs.
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Supports a wide variety of data storage options, including CDROM, DVD ROM, AIT tape and removable media.
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New
High-Speed and
Low-Speed Modules available as cost-effective, easy-to-implement upgrades for existing 32-channel Piranha III VME systems with available chassis space.
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Available with DSPCon's new
"Direct from DSPCon" Integrated Signal Conditioning Program for worry-free,single-source procurement of all signal conditioning components, cabling, software and integration.
Benefits:
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Increased productivity: Complete “all-in-one” turnkey functionality collects, processes, analyzes and stores mission-critical test data in real-time. Minimizes time between data acquisition and processed results.
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Cost-effective with attractive ROI: Highly scalable, fully supported, obsolescence-defying design easily upgradeable for 15 years.
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Highly configurable: full range of optional software packages to accommodate specific analysis applications.
Piranha III™ Technical Specifications Summary:
The Piranha III VME and Piranha III PC systems share the following technical specifications:
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Sample Rate:
- Range: 1000 to 256,000 samples/second
- Resolution: .001 samples/second
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Bandwidth: Up to 115kHZ
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Simultaneous Sampling:
- Inter-channel Skew: <50ns
- Inter-channel Phase Match: <0.1 degree @ 10kHz, <1 degree @ 90kHz
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Input Slew Rate: 15V/uSec
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Frequency Response: ± 0.1dB, DC to 90kHz
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Input Type: Differential inputs ± 10 v @ gain of 1
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Gain (optional): 1, 10, 100
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Input Impedance: 100 Kohms
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CMMR: 100 dB Typical
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Input Anti-alias Filter:
- Analog: 2-pole Butterworth at 320 kHz
- Digital: Sigma-Delta @ .4535 x Sample Rate
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Coupling: AC and DC
To learn more about Piranha III, click on the following links:
BroadFlex-3800™
Wideband, Flight-Capable Data Recorder
Featuring small form factors and low power consumption, the new BroadFlex-3800 series of ELINT and COMINT data recorders represents an ideal, sophisticated, compact, data recording solution for a wide variety of IF and radar signals, in flight and shipboard, at high speeds and high volume. In operation, one to 32 intermediate frequency analog signals can be recorded to two, high-density, ultra-compact JBOD storage units. Post flight data acquisition download of stored data is easily accomplished due to a powerful, PC-based analyzer that allows the operator to search for and selectively archive data. With one of the smallest footprints of any flight-capable data recorder on the market today, the BroadFlex-3800 is an ideal solution for UAV's, submarines and small aircraft.
Features:
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All components designed to withstand high operating altitudes
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Expandable channel count from 1 to 32
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Remote monitoring and control via Ethernet
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High capacity data storage in twin, compact JBOD arrays (airborne) and ground-based small RAID form factor
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Modular, expandable storage options from 640 Gbytes per channel to 4 Tbytes per channel
Benefits:
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Maximizes aircraft or vessel real estate - One of the smallest footprints of any flight-capable data recorder available
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Economical - Half the size, cost and power consumption of traditional recorders
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Highly Configurable
Technical Specifications Summary:
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Up to 160 Msamples/sec sampling rate
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1-32 channels of 16 bit A/Ds
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Under 70 lbs.; 560 watts (8 channels)
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0° C - 50° C operating temperature, non-condensing
For additional information on the BroadFlex-3800, click here.