Ruggedised data-acquisition system
Ruggedised data-acquisition system
Keywords Data collection, Field measurements, Nicolet
Nicolet Technologies has introduced a new ruggedised model of its Odyssey data-acquisition system for in-vehicle and field measurements (Plate 2).
The new Odyssey R offers all the functions of oscillographic recorders or instrument tape recorders, plus the benefits of PC processing. Features include integrated signal conditioning,high-speed continuous recording of up to 16 analogue and 16 digital channels,and a digital signal processor on each channel for sophisticated real-time measurements, triggering and data reduction.
The Odyssey R also incorporates an industrial-quality Pentium PC to run other applications, even while recordings are being made.
Plate 2 The Odyssey R rugged data-acquisition system from Nicolet Technologies
A sturdy all-metal housing includes an integrated keyboard and protective cover, with two levels of shock mounting for the internal disk drives. Unlike conventional PC-based instruments, the Odyssey R will withstand shocks of 20G and vibration forces of 5G RMS while operating.
Other features of the Odyssey R include: exceptionally long records (over 200 megasamples per channel); a convenient VCR-like review facility with a jog/shuttle knob; and a standard Ethernet interface. Dedicated acquisition hardware guarantees gap-free recording at 100kS/s per channel with no aggregate sample-rate limitation.
The system's Windows software provides comprehensive analysis and report-generation capabilities with custom page layouts automatic calculations and data export in popular formats.
Further information is available from Nicolet Technologies. Tel: +44 (0) 1908 225630; Fax: +44 (0) 1908 225633; E-mail: Nicolet_Technologies_Ltd@msn.com
