Astro-Med Introduces Powerful PC-Based Data Acquisition System
The Test and Measurement Product Group of Astro-Med, Inc. has announced the introduction of a powerful new PC-based data acquisition system. Offering the fastest throughput of any system of its type, the AstroDAQ Xe can capture up to 8 analog signals at a sample rate of 200 kHz per channel. Multiple AstroDAQ Xe systems can be stacked for synchronous data capture of up to 64 channels.
Initial target markets for the AstroDAQ Xe include automated test stands, process control and other applications requiring customization. Designed for seamless integration into any system, the AstroDAQ Xe is ideally suited for applications in the aerospace, automotive, electric utility, telecommunications, pulp and paper, metals manufacturing, steel mills, medical, and other industrial, scientific, and educational fields.
The company believes the potential market for the AstroDAQ Xe to be quite significant, as its unique set-up ability opens an enormous window for cross-industry applications. Loaded with features previously found only in high priced multiple laboratory systems, the AstroDAQ Xe, weighing less than 16 lbs, greatly simplifies data acquisition in the field.
Modular inputs allow each channel to be configured independently for isolated high voltage (up to 600 VRMS), thermocouple, RTDs, pressure transducers and load cells and other inputs, eliminating the need for external signal conditioning. Signals up to 40 kHz can be recorded with an A/D resolution up to 16-bit depending on the module, ideal for ultra-precise recording.
The AstroDAQ Xe connects to any computer via USB 2.0 and provides real-time data viewing on the PC. Turnkey AstroLINK Xe setup and acquisition software makes it easy for even the most inexperienced user to capture and review data with minimal setup time. Written in LabVIEW(R), AstroLINK Xe software allows users to customize the software for their application, and take advantage of LabVIEW’s built-in test, measurement and control tools.
Sample rates are selectable from one sample per minute to 200,000 samples per second per channel. Data is captured directly to internal 18 GByte hard drive, providing hours of data acquisition even at the highest sample rates. Pre- and post-trigger recording is available and hundreds of captures can be stacked on each hard drive. Link ports on each AstroDAQ Xe allow captures from multiple systems to be synchronized, ideal for capturing high number of channels.
An optional high-resolution chart recorder is available for the AstroDAQ Xe. The recorder – which can print data in real-time or from memory – turns the AstroDAQ Xe into a powerful data acquisition and recording system. Data can also be printed from AstroLINK Xe software directly to a Windows-compatible laserjet or inkjet printer.
The AstroDAQ Xe will sell for approximately $5,500 and will be available in August of 2004.
The Test and Measurement Product Group of Astro-Med designs, manufactures, and sells a broad range of high tech specialty data acquisition and printing systems employed around the world in a wide range of industrial, scientific, and medical applications.
Visit Astro-Med, Inc. at www.astro-med.com/tmindex for further information.
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