StrainSmart® Data Acquisition Systems
Micro-Measurements offers three data acquisition systems, complemented with StrainSmart® software. Other software tools can be used as well using the systems’ API. All systems employ 24-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADC), analog anti-alias filters, digital FIR filters, software-switchable bridge completion for 120, 350, and 1000 Ω quarter bridges, user-selectable excitation and shunt calibration, and Ethernet interface to host PC. All systems support calibration using a removable high-precision calibration reference module (VCAL) traceable to NIST standard, for easy calibration and zero downtime.
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Measurement Range |
25,000 - 310,000µε @ GF=2.00 | 25,000 - 310,000µε @ GF=2.00 | 25,000 - 310,000µε @ GF=2.00 | ||||
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Connection |
RJ45 | RJ45 | RJ45 | ||||
| Sensor Input Type |
Strain, High-level, LVDT, Thermocouple (specific hardware module per type) |
Strain, High-level, LVDT, Thermocouple (Type selected by software) |
Strain, High-level, LVDT, Thermocouple (specific hardware module per type) |
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Bridge Types |
¼ , ½ , Full Bridge | ¼ , ½ , Full Bridge | ¼ , ½ , Full Bridge | ||||
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Bridge Completion |
120Ω, 350Ω, 1000Ω, internal HB 1KΩ | 120Ω, 350Ω, 1000Ω, internal HB 1KΩ | 120Ω, 350Ω, 1000Ω, internal HB 1KΩ | ||||
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A/D Converter |
24 bit Delta-Sigma | 24 bit Delta-Sigma | 24 bit Delta-Sigma | ||||
| Max. Input | ±155 mV/V @ GF = 2.00 |
±155 mV/V @ GF = 2.00 |
±155 mV/V @ GF = 2.00 |
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Resolution |
0.5µε @ GF=2.00 | 0.5µε @ GF=2.00 | 0.5µε @ GF=2.00 | ||||
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Excitation - Strain Gage |
0 -10 VDC (SW Selectable) | 0 -10 VDC (SW Selectable) | 0 -10 VDC (SW Selectable) | ||||
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Excitation - High Level |
±0-12 VDC | 0 - 11.997 VDC | 0 - 11.997 VDC | ||||
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Data Rate |
up to 2000 S/s | up to 1000 S/s | 5,000 - 50,000 S/s | ||||
| Data Storage | 8 GB ( 2GB per file max) | PC dependent | >16 GB (2 GB file max size) |
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Max. Number of Channels |
Unlimited (with the Sync cable length limit) |
128 (not synchronized) |
48 (synchronized) | ||||
| Software Support | StrainSmart 7100 | StrainSmart 8000 | StrainSmart 9000 | ||||
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API |
.NET | Labview, .NET | Labview, .NET | ||||
| Self Calibration | Yes – with integrated VCAL Module |
Yes – with VCAL Module (Optional) |
Yes – with VCAL Module (Optional) |
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| Power source |
11-32 VDC, 40 A max, or Mains power supply |
11-32 VDC, 5 A max, or Mains power supply |
11-32 VDC, 10 A max, or Mains power supply |
System 7100
System 7100 accepts strain gages, thermocouples, high level signals and LVDTs in groups of 8 channels.Two types of scanners, 32- channel enclosures or 128-channel enclosures are available. Multiple scanners can be combined to support thousands of channels with fully synchronous data capture at up to 2000 samples/second/channel. Each scanner has a built-in, removable calibration reference for in-field calibration.
System 8000
System 8000 is a versatile and compact system with 8 programmable channels supporting for strain gages, thermocouples and high level inputs (software selectable). Up to 16 System 8000 scanners can be connected for up to 128 channels (asynchronous), with sample rates up to 1000 samples/second/channel. An optional plug-in calibration reference can be used for in-field calibration.
System 9000
System 9000 offers 12 strain gage inputs and 4 user-selectable optional channels modules for thermocouples, high level, and piezo-resistive inputs (charge and voltage mode) at up to 50,000 samples/second/channel. Up to three units can be connected to offer a maximum 48 channels (36 strain gage, 12 others) for fully-synchronous transient data capture. An optional plug-in calibration reference can be used for in-field calibration.
StrainSmart® Software
All of the above systems use our StrainSmart® software, a turn-key application enabling quick and easy configuration of sensor and recording parameters. Captured data can be quickly displayed, analysed and exported. PCBA analysis to IPC/JEDEC 9704A is integrated, just requiring a single click of the mouse to access.
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