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DataBRICK3 Data Acquisition System

The Data Brick provides reliable, high performance data acquisition in a small, extremely rugged, lightweight package.

Fully Programmable No need to buy extra plug-in cards or stacking modules. The Data Brick is completely self contained. The sensor power, signal conditioning, offset compensation, etc. are controlled through the graphical, menu driven, host computer software.
Versatile You program the Data Brick to work the way you want it to work. You select the trigger mode. You select the sample rate. Each analog only channel can sample up to 17,000 samples per second. Up to 4,194,296 data points can be logged during a test.
Accurate The Data Brick is self-calibrating for all ratiometric sensors and the software will prompt you through the calibration procedure for other types of sensors.
Reliable Variable frequency, low-pass, anti-aliasing filters guarantee that your data is not a false representation of what you measure.
Rugged The Data Brick will continue to gather data while being subjected to repeated accelerations in excess of 200 g.
Flexible Each Data Brick has 8 differential input analog input channels (1 channel is capable of external multiplexing), 4 counter input channels and 1 trigger channel. The software will manage data acquisition from up to 8 Data Bricks.
Simple to Use The Data Brick is so easy to use that it can be configured for a test within a few minutes.
Real Time The host computer software offers simultaneous real time display and logging of data.

Specifications

GENERAL
Sample Rate (scan rate for all active channels)
    Analog Only                    0.00003    -   17,000 Hz
    Analog + HS Counter      0.00003    -   14,000 Hz
    Analog + LS Counters     0.00005    -   10,000 Hz
Three simultaneous scan rates can be specified.
Channels are individually assigned to one of the three specified scan rates.
Time Base Accuracy                     ± 25 ppm @ 25° C
Data Memory                               4,194,296 Data-Points
Analog Input Channels                  8  (Differential input)
Counter Input Channels                4
External Trigger Input Channels    1

ANALOG INPUTS
Input range and Offset Characteristics
Gain       Input Window (mV)*   Offset Range (mV)**
       1                ± 2,500                             ± 7,500
       2                ± 1,250                             ± 7,500
       5                ±    500                             ± 7,500
     10                ±    250                             ±    750
     20                ±    125                             ±    750
     50                ±      50                             ±    750
   100                ±      25                             ±      75
   200                ±      12.5                          ±      75
   500                ±        5                             ±      75
1,000                ±        2.5                          ±      75
2,000                ±        1.25                        ±      75
* Channel input voltage range at the analog input jack.
**Channel offset range at the analog input jack.

Analog to Digital Converter (ADC)
  Simultaneous sampling for all channels
      Data Resolution          14 bits (61 ppm)
      ADC Input Range      ± 2.5 V

8th Order, Linear Phase, Low-Pass Anti-aliasing Filter
      Corner Frequency Range     0.45 - 6,500 Hz

Sensor Excitation
     Selectable per channel           5 or 10 VDC
     Source Current*                   50 mA/channel
     Indefinite short circuit protection
*Maximum of 300 mA total for all channels.

Input Impedance (typical)       10 MΩ

Protected Input Range (max)  ± 25.0 V

Analog Channel Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)*
    Gains:      1- 200       75 dB (minimum)
                        500       70 dB
                      1000       65 dB
                      2000       60 dB
*Bandwith: 0 - 2 kHz. Inputs shorted to - Excitation

COUNTER INPUTS
°  Counters are sampled without affecting the count
°  14 Bit
°  5 Vdc Counter Sensor Excitation

High Speed Counters*                    2
*Usable with Primary scan rates at or below 14 KHz

Low Speed Counters*                    2
*Usable with Primary scan rates at or below 10 KHz

Positive Going Threshold (max)      3.85 VDC

Negative Going Threshold (min)     1.65 VDC

Protected Input Range (max)         ± 25.0 V

Sensor Excitation Drive* (max)     50 mA
*Total for all counter input sensors

EXTERNAL TRIGGER CHANNEL
Trigger Modes:
- Post-trigger Data Only
- Pre-trigger and Post-trigger Data
- State Sensitive Trigger (Post-trigger Data Only)
- Software Command (Post-trigger Data Only)  

Programmable Trigger state            NO or NC

Positive Going Threshold (max)       3.85 VDC

Negative Going Threshold (min)      1.65 VDC

Protected Input Range (max)           ± 25.0 V

REAL TIME CLOCK
°  Month, Day, Year, Hours, Minutes,  Seconds
°  ± 5 minutes/month accuracy
°  Date and time stamp for each triggered event

HOST COMPUTER COMMUNICATION PORT
USP2.0 compliant

POWER SUPPLY
°  Protected against input voltage transients
°  Indefinite reverse polarity protection

Supply Voltage Range                        10.0 - 17.0 VDC

Input Clamp Voltage                          ± 25.0 Vdc

Input/Output Isolation (continuous)     500 Volts

Power Requirements (@ 25 ˚C)         4.8 W plus
  (1.5 x Transducer Excitation Load [Amps])W

HOST COMPUTER SOFTWARE
°  Windows® XP & 2000 compliant
Features Include:
        -  Data Acquisition Configuration
        -  Sensor Database
        -  System Status
        -  Channel Off Functions
        -  Real-time Data Acquisition
        -  Data Display
        - ASCII Data File Export
        - High-speed USB2.0 Communication
       
PHYSICAL
° Billet Aluminum Enclosure
°  6.0" x 4.3" x 2.3" (15.2 cm x 10.9 cm x 5.8 cm)
        (excluding the mounting flange)
°  2.88 lb. (1.3 Kg),  w/o battery
°  High Reliability Latching Connectors
°  Splash Resistant Enclosure and Connectors

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature Range        32 to 140˚F (0 to 60˚C)

Operating Humidity Range              0 to 95 % RH

Operating Shock Loading               200 g's, 20 msec.*
*Half-sine Equivalent - Any Orientation

 

 

 

 

Please note: Specifications are subject to change withhout notice.

The DataBRICK3 meets or exceeds all of S.A.E.  J211 specifications

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DataBRICK3 with software and communication cable $ 9,800.00

 

Information furnished by GMH Engineering is believed to be accurate and reliable. No responsibility is assumed by GMH Engineering for its use, whether correct or incorrect. Nor can GMH Engineering be held liable for consequences for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. Information in this document is current as of date of writing and is subject to change.