Astromed Dash II Model MT Thermal Recorder

Rent me for $400 a month

 

Two Channel Field Recorder

▪ Qualified for the most rugged environmental conditions
▪ Dual channel with DC to 500 Hz
▪ 79 chart speeds from 1mm/min to 125 mm/sec
▪ Operates from internal battery or AC line
▪ Utilizes Signal conditioners for each channel
▪ Thermal printing
▪ Specifically conceived for high reliability and accuracy at difficult recording sites
▪ Key to accuracy, DASH II employs galvanometer closed loop feedback servo system
▪ Thermal tracing free from smudges and skips
▪ Rechargeable battery while in use; life cycle is 6 hrs
▪ Lightweight compact carrying case

• Four channels on separate, custom or overlapped grids
• 300 dot per inch printhead resolution for superb quality traces
• Full width, real-time waveform monitor
• Bandwidth: DC to 20 kHz, Real Time and Capture Modes
• RMS and Peak to Peak recording modes
• Operates from AC, 12 VDC, or optional battery pack
• Built-in signal conditioners allow inputs up to 250 VDC or RMS
• Full Annotation entry from front panel alphanumeric keypad
• Paper Speeds of up to 200 mm per second
• Weight: 26 lbs

AstroMed DASH-16U 16 Channel Chart Recorder

Rent me for $600 a month

Specifications

• Universal Inputs
• Direct thermal printer
• 10.4" Color Monitor for real-time viewing and playback
• Internal 4GB hard drive and 100MB Zip drive standard
• Isolated, single-ended Voltage Measurements: Ideal for a wide variety of voltage measurements, the input is designed for voltages between 400mV and 40V full scale.
• Differential voltage Measurements: The isolated, differential input module accepts inputs from 5mV to 500mV full scale.
• Thermocouple Measurements: The Thermocouple Input supports Type J, K, E and T thermocouples and has a 10Hz bandwidth.
• DC Bridge: perfect for a wide variety of load cells and pressure transducers, the DC Bridge Input offers an isolated 10V excitation source at up to 30 mA.

Rent me for $600 a month 

Specifications

• Recording method: Direct thermal
• Frequency response: DC to 25kHz
• Maximum records: 512 k samples/channel ,linked 5M samples
• Disk capacity: 1.44 MB RMS bandwidth: 50 kHz
• Chart width: 280mm wide, 48m long
• Speed: 1 mm/min to 200 mm/sec
• Input type: Isolated Range: 50 mV to 500 V full scale
• Max. differential input: 500 V Peak or 250 V RMS >
• Sample rate: 250 kS/sec ( 4 Seconds )
• Size: 127 mm X 508 mm X 457 mm
• Weight: 22 kg

Astro-Med Dash 8 Field and Lab Recorder

Rent me for $400 a month

Intelligent and Portable

   The Dash 8 series recorders offer versatile triggering including waveforms, event pattern, manual pushbutton or an external source. In addition, the recorder can be set to trigger at a specific time, or periodically at a fixed time period.

Features

• DC to 25 kHz bandwidth
• 200 dot/inch printhead resolution
• 200 mm/second chart speed
• Paper Dimensions: 8½" wide by 150' long; 216mm x 46m
• Number of Channels: 8 channels, maximum.  User selectable 6-, 4-, 2-, and 1-channel modes
• Chart Formats: standard: 8-, 6-, 4-, 2-, 1-channel &  User Grid.
• Measurement Range: 50mV full scale to 500V peak full scale
• Maximum Input: 500V peak or DC; 250V rms mode
• Sample Rate: 250 kHz maximum per channel
• Measurement Mode: true rms or peak-to-peak
• Weight: 28 lbs with battery pack

Lightweight and Rugged

The Dash 8 series pack a lot of power into a compact aluminum case. Weighing under 20 pounds, these recorders can easily fit under the seat of an airplane.

Chart Printer

   With all the powerful data capture and display features of the Dash 8 series, it¿s easy to forget about the integral chart recorder. The high resolution, 8.5 inch chart give you real-time recording at the push of a button. Chart speeds are front panel selectable from 1mm per hour to 100mm per sec. And channels can be displayed in any format, from individual to overlap to completely custom.

Astromed Dash-8xE 8 Channel Chart Recorder

Rent me for $750 a month

   The Astromed Dash-8xE provides 8 channels of modular inputs and four additional channels of scope recording make the DASH 8Xe a highly versatile recorder. Its compact, rugged design makes it ideally suited for use in metal mills, paper mills and other harsh environments. A dedicated 36 Gigabyte hard drive for data capture and integral Ethernet interface make it easier than ever to capture data and upload it to a PC for data analysis.

Modular high performance inputs
The Dash 8Xe is designed for direct input from a wide variety of sensors and signals, with selectable input modules for differential voltage, high voltage, DC bridge, thermocouples, RTDs, ICP transducers and more. With individual 16-bit A/D converters sampling each channel at 200,000 samples per second, the DASH-8xe provides high accuracy, high resolution recording. Programmable, digital filtering allows users to filter out noise and other unwanted signals and see only data that is important to them.

Triggered data capture and high speed scope recording in one system
The Dash 8Xe is well suited for long-term trend recording, traditional data capture or high speed oscilloscope recording. All eight signals can be captured to a dedicated 36 Gbyte hard drive to minimize the risk of running out of memory. Selectable sample rates from one sample per minute to 200,000 samples per second per channel allow the user to maximize memory and eliminate unneeded data points. For high speed recording, the Dash 8Xe offers 4 additional channels of oscilloscope recording with sample rates up to 10 MHz per channel.

Unit requires input modules: See Astro-Med IHV1, IHV2, IHV3, IBR1, etc.

Features

• 8 channels of modular inputs for any type of signal
• Record data directly to 73 GB hard drive at 200 kHz per channel
• Optional scope card provides 4 additional channels with sample rates up to 5 MHz
• 15" touch-screen display for data viewing and analysis
• 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet interface for transfer of data

High-Speed Data Acquisition
The Dash 8Xe captures data continuously to a 73 GByte hard drive at a sample rate of 200 kHz per channel. For faster signals, a 4-channel scope card option allows you to capture data at sample rates up to 5 MHz. Best of all, the Dash 8Xe lets you review captured data without interrupting real-time recording, so you'll never miss an important event.

PC Interface
In today's environment, it is essential that your test equipment talk to your PC. The Dash 8Xe's GBit Ethernet port, USB 2.0 interface, and off-line software make it easier than ever to do this. From setting the system up through your PC to uploading captured data from the hard drive, the Dash 8Xe seamlessly integrates with your computer.

Increase you Channel Count
Each Dash 8Xe can have up to eight channels, plus four scope channels yielding a total of 12 channels per Dash 8Xe. Multiple Dash 8Xe systems can even be synchronized for applications requiring more channels, allowing you to expand your channel count to fit your needs.

Astromed Everest 32 Channel Chart Recorder

Rent me for $1000 a month

Features

• Large color display for real-time data viewing
• Intuitive touch-screen interface simplifies setup and operation
• Look-back while recording in real-time
• Up to 32 analog or digital input channels
• Virtual ChartTM efficiently stores digital data while saving paper
• Ethernet interface for command and control
• High-resolution chart printing for clear, crisp traces

 

Easy-To-Use Touchpanel Controls
The hears of the Everest is a large, touchpanel display. This display provides you with and easy-to-use, graphical user interface, making recorder setup quick and easy. And the interface is completely customizable, allowing you to design an interface for even the most inexperienced user.

High Performance Inputs
The Everest samples your data at 120 kHz per channel, meaning important events will not be attenuated or missed. With a frequency response of 15 kHz, you will see even your fastest data. And bandwidth is independent of the number of channels being recorded - even with 32 analog and 32 event channels installed!

Real-time With Look Back
The Everest has a unique Look Back feature, which lets you review historical waveform data without interrupting real-time recording! Imagine being able to review critical data on a split screen without missing a beat. For even faster data review, turn on the cursors, to make quick decisions on historical data even easier.

Setup And Review - On Your PC!
With the Everest offline software, you do not even have to leave your desk to set up the Everest. All recorder setup is done on your PC, with the familiar Everest graphical interface. This software allows you to review Waveform History, Virtual Chart and captured data, further integrating the Everest with your PC. Files can be easily transferred between the Everest and your PC via Ethernet or Zip disk.
 

Astromed MT95000 8 Channel Chart Recorder

Rent me for $500 a month

   The MT95000 Recorder is an 8-channel recorder with laser quality writing of 300 dpi, 20kHz frequency response, automatic self-calibration (traceable to NBS), data capture with 200kHz sample rate per channel and built-in programmable signal conditioners.

Features

• Integral signal conditioners, range 0.5 to 60V in 106 steps
• DC to 25kHz bandwidth, <=3dB, 200kHz/channel real time sample rate per channel
• Laser Resolution, 300 dot/inch print head
• Overlapping modes-four grids up to four channels on each and two grids of up to eight channels on each.
• Alphanumeric printing-eight 120 character text buffers (one per channel)
• On Demand Annotation-a 128 character buffer can be printed anywhere on the page at the touch of a button
• Data Logging-allows each channel to be scaled and printed in engineering units
• Two system event markers
• System log for time, date, chart speed and time scale printing, with 30 user programmable characters
• Dual speed mode (cycles between two speeds based on a trigger or preset time)
• Self-printed HELP sheets, and ID marking of overlapping channels
• Both GPIB (IEEE-488) and RS-232C interfaces
   

• No Delay...see full traces on monitor while recording
• Personal Chart Setups with on-board floppy drive
• Laser Printer Chart Resolution - 300 dpi; crisp traces
• Data Capture - up to 32 megabytes in RAM
• 8 to 32 Waveform Channels - plus 64 events; DC to 20kHz; chart speeds to 500 mm/sec
• Chart Specifications:
  * Recording Method: Direct writing thermal array
  * Real Time Speeds:
  1 mm/hr to 200 mm/hr in steps of 1 mm/hr
  1 mm/min to 200 mm/min in steps of 1 mm/min
  1 mm/sec to 500 mm/sec in steps of 1 mm/sec
  * Chart Type and Size: Z-fold pack - 16.3" wide, 393 ft. long, 400 sheets per pack
  * Real Time Clock
• Real Time Sample Rates
  Data Sample Rate: Up to 200 kSamples/sec per channel
• Built-in Waveform Monitor
• Waveform Channels
  Max. Number of Channels: 32
  Nominal Bandwidth: 20 kHz
• Real Time Recording Formats
  * Standard Default: 8 waveforms with 8 channel label buffers in both overlap and separate channel mode
  * Disk Based Formats: A variety of 8, 16 and 32 waveform chart formats are supplied on a 3.5" DOS compatible disk which comes standard with all units
  * User Designed Formats
  * Data Logger: Numeric reporting of waveform data in engineering units
• Annotation
  * System Log Channel
  * Waveform ID
  * Waveform Annotation
  * Signal Conditioner
• Computer Interfaces
  * RS-232C Serial Interface
  * GPIB (IEEE-488)

Astromed PM-10T Thermocouple Input Module

Astromed TC-11 Type K Thermocouple Measurement Module

Rent me for $100 a month

Works with any digital voltmeter or recorder with banana input jacks

The Astromed TC-11K is a thermocouple input module for DASHII, DASHIV, DASH-8 and DASH10. The temperature range covers  -20 to 1000 degrees c; -4 to 1832 degrees F. Astromeds part number is 21880-001. It is very similar to an Omega TAC-30K. The TC-11 is a one-channel thermocouple-to-millivolt converter with linearization that provides a precision 1mV/degree analog signal. Features a built in battery check funtion. Accuracy is +/- 7.2 degrees F.

AstroMed DASH-8U 8 Channel Chart Recorder

Rent me for $500 a month

Specifications

• Universal Inputs
• Direct thermal printer
• 10.4" Color Monitor for real-time viewing and playback
• Internal 4GB hard drive and 100MB Zip drive standard
• Isolated, single-ended Voltage Measurements: Ideal for a wide variety of voltage measurements, the input is designed for voltages between 400mV and 40V full scale.
• Differential voltage Measurements: The isolated, differential input module accepts inputs from 5mV to 500mV full scale.
• Thermocouple Measurements: The Thermocouple Input supports Type J, K, E and T thermocouples and has a 10Hz bandwidth.
• DC Bridge: perfect for a wide variety of load cells and pressure transducers, the DC Bridge Input offers an isolated 10V excitation source at up to 30 mA.

Gould 13-6615-35 Amplifier Plug In Module

Rent me for $100 a month

Gould 6600 8 Channel Amplifier Chassis

Rent me for $400 a month

Gould TA11 8 Channel Chart Recorder

Rent me for $400 a month

Gould TA11 Portable Recording System

Signal Monitoring

The TA11 integrates a large LCD panel into a flip-panel to provide the recording-system function of signal monitoring. While viewing signals on the monitor, you can set trace position, signal gain, and signal offset without running the chart. The system displays signals on its monitor as they occur. Instead of waiting for the chart or changing the chart speed momentarily, you view signal changes immediately on the monitor.

Signal Conditioning

Eight or 16 channels of factory installed signal conditioners are integrated into the TA11's portable package. Basic DC single-ended inputs have ranges from 100 mV to 100 VFS. General purpose DC/RMS differential, impedance protected inputs have ranges from 25 mV to 500 VFS plus RMS and zero suppression to 1000 V. Specialized signal conditioners record special industrial signals--such as pressure, flow, temperature, rotational speed and high voltage--and medical signals--such as blood pressure, EMG, and ECG.

Signal Capture

Use the TA11 to capture signals of frequencies up to 35 kHz. Trigger to capture transient events by pressing a front-panel button, by time, or on any combination of channels.

Storing Setups and Signals

Both battery-backed memory and an optional, built-in memory-card drive can be used to store complete TA11 recorder setups--channel settings, annotation, grid formats, etc. Captured signals can be stored as DOS files on memory cards as an archive for later playback and analysis on the recorder.

Hard Copy Output

A Gould engineered technique called Micropulsing® (U.S. patent number 4,937,590) precisely controls the temperature of each style of the thermal-array print head for the best contrast at any speed. Select the grid format that fits your application from seven predefined and full-width, overlapping grids. Simultaneously record up to 16 analog and 16 event channels. Overlap all signals with independent size and position for maximum resolution and comparative study. A QWERTY-layout keyboard on the touch screen allows easy entry of text.

Gould Viper 8 Channel Chart Recorder

Rent me for $600 a month

Features

• 10.5" (270 mm), Single-Head Thermal Array Recorder
• Modular System with 4, 8, 12 or 16 Channels
• 250 kHz Sampling Rate / Channel
• Selectable Chart Speeds from 1 mm/hr to 200 mm/s
• Real-Time Data Acquisition and Analysis Capabilities
• Programmable 8 Channel Universal Amplifiers
• Programmable Filters from 1 Hz to 10 kHz
• 16 Event Markers for Triggering and Data Acquisition
• RS232, Mouse, Keyboard and VGA Interfaces are Standard
• 2 Alarm Outputs
• Up to 16 Megasamples of transient memory and PCMCIA removable hard drive options up to 520 MB8 channels for measuring voltage, RMS, current or temperature
• 10.4" color LCD display
• Paper width is 270 mm or 10.5"
• High performance post acquisition mathematics functions
• Store set-ups and data on floppy diskette

Gould Windograf 930 4 Channel Recorder

Rent me for $500 a month

The simplicity of traditional recorders combined with the versatility of data acquisition systems

Continuously monitor signals on the built-in monitor without running the chart. Simply press a button to start signal capture of critical data to the standard 3.5" diskette or PCMCIA Type II/III memory card or automatically trigger on a signal level and capture your signals. Then play back captured signals to review on the monitor or on the recorder.

The WindoGraf recording system stores captured signals in a DOS-compatible format. These signals can be easily transferred to a PC for comprehensive analysis using the optional, View II software.

The WindoGraf addresses all five critical areas of data acquisition:

Real-Time Monitoring

• 7" (170 mm) CRT monitor
• Display rates up to 200 mm/s
• Monitor up to 4 analog and 8 event marker channels
• Top to bottom scroll or horizontal refresh presentation
• 3 speed modes: continuous, alternating and triggered alternating

Signal Conditioning

• Utilizes Gould's 6600 Series signal conditioners

Data Acquisition

• 12 bit resolution
• 3 sample rate modes: normal, max and glitch
• Memory depths to 85 Mbytes
• DOS compatible media
• Multiple acquisitions (Model 980 only)
• Pretrigger from 0 to 100%
• Single channel triggering
• Baby-sitting capabilities

Real-Time Hard Copy

• 4 in. (104 mm) thermal array writer
• Chart speeds from 1 to 100 mm/s, mn 60 and 100s
• Fan fold paper; 300 pages, 45m length
• Printing of up to 4 analog and 8 event marker channels
• Lag or non-lag printing modes
• Full page annotation printed on every other page
• Print screen capabilities
• Multiple chart presentations: overlap (100mm), 4-channel discrete (4 & 20mm), 2-channel discrete (2 & 40mm), etc.

Playback and Analysis

• Play back any combination of acquired channels
• X-axis expansion and compression
• Cursor measurements: y-t and Dy-Dt
• X-Y(*3) plot
• Extensive PC analysis with View II (optional

Gould/LDS TA11 16 Channel Chart Recorder

Rent me for $400 a month

Gould/LDS TA11 16 Channel Portable Recording System

Signal Monitoring

The Gould/LDS TA11 integrates a large LCD panel into a flip-panel to provide the recording-system function of signal monitoring. While viewing signals on the monitor, you can set trace position, signal gain, and signal offset without running the chart. The system displays signals on its monitor as they occur. Instead of waiting for the chart or changing the chart speed momentarily, you view signal changes immediately on the monitor.

Signal Conditioning

16 channels of factory installed signal conditioners are integrated into the Gould/LDS TA11's portable package. Basic DC single-ended inputs have ranges from 100 mV to 100 VFS. General purpose DC/RMS differential, impedance protected inputs have ranges from 25 mV to 500 VFS plus RMS and zero suppression to 1000 V. Specialized signal conditioners record special industrial signals--such as pressure, flow, temperature, rotational speed and high voltage--and medical signals--such as blood pressure, EMG, and ECG.

Signal Capture

Use the Gould/LDS TA11 to capture signals of frequencies up to 35 kHz. Trigger to capture transient events by pressing a front-panel button, by time, or on any combination of channels.

Storing Setups and Signals

Both battery-backed memory and an optional, built-in memory-card drive can be used to store complete TA11 recorder setups--channel settings, annotation, grid formats, etc. Captured signals can be stored as DOS files on memory cards as an archive for later playback and analysis on the recorder.

Hard Copy Output

A Gould engineered technique called Micropulsing® (U.S. patent number 4,937,590) precisely controls the temperature of each style of the thermal-array print head for the best contrast at any speed. Select the grid format that fits your application from seven predefined and full-width, overlapping grids. Simultaneously record up to 16 analog and 16 event channels. Overlap all signals with independent size and position for maximum resolution and comparative study. A QWERTY-layout keyboard on the touch screen allows easy entry of text.

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Gould/LDS TA11 4 Channel Chart Recorder

Rent me for $400 a month

Gould TA11 Portable Recording System

Signal Monitoring

The Gould/LDS TA11 integrates a large LCD panel into a flip-panel to provide the recording-system function of signal monitoring. While viewing signals on the monitor, you can set trace position, signal gain, and signal offset without running the chart. The system displays signals on its monitor as they occur. Instead of waiting for the chart or changing the chart speed momentarily, you view signal changes immediately on the monitor.

Signal Conditioning

Four channels  of factory installed signal conditioners are integrated into the TA11's portable package. Basic DC single-ended inputs have ranges from 100 mV to 100 VFS. General purpose DC/RMS differential, impedance protected inputs have ranges from 25 mV to 500 VFS plus RMS and zero suppression to 1000 V. Specialized signal conditioners record special industrial signals--such as pressure, flow, temperature, rotational speed and high voltage--and medical signals--such as blood pressure, EMG, and ECG.

Signal Capture

Use the TA11 to capture signals of frequencies up to 35 kHz. Trigger to capture transient events by pressing a front-panel button, by time, or on any combination of channels.

Storing Setups and Signals

Both battery-backed memory and an optional, built-in memory-card drive can be used to store complete TA11 recorder setups--channel settings, annotation, grid formats, etc. Captured signals can be stored as DOS files on memory cards as an archive for later playback and analysis on the recorder.

Hard Copy Output

A Gould engineered technique called Micropulsing® (U.S. patent number 4,937,590) precisely controls the temperature of each style of the thermal-array print head for the best contrast at any speed. Select the grid format that fits your application from seven predefined and full-width, overlapping grids. Simultaneously record up to 16 analog and 16 event channels. Overlap all signals with independent size and position for maximum resolution and comparative study. A QWERTY-layout keyboard on the touch screen allows easy entry of text.

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Gould/LDS TA240 Easygraf 2 Channel Chart Recorder

Rent me for $200 a month

with 2 installed 13-6615-30 Bridge Amplifiers 

Features

• Remote DC operation
• Battery operation
• Thermal array recording
• High performance plug-in signal conditioning
• 21 chart speeds from 0.01mm/s to 125 mm/m
• 100-mm wide grid with traces overlapping, 2x40-mm grids with two independent channels or 4x20-mm grids with four independent channels
• Up to six event markers - left, bi-directional available on front panel
• Time marks synchronized with internal recorder clock
• Automatic printing of time and date (3 selectable date formats) and page number
• Channel identification - channel number, user-entered 5 digit number and 6600 Signal Conditioner Status

New Version Astromed Dash II Model MT Recorder

Rent me for $ 400 a month

   This version has a higher frequency response than the older version Dash-II. Frequency response to 1 Kilohertz. Also does not need external plug in modules to operate. 1M/Min - 100mm/Sec, , with DC-1000 Hz Prints time, date, chart speed and time scale every 6 inches Operates on AC 12V DC or internal batteries

The Dash II model MT is the only recorder in the world especially designed for field service. Built for reliable operation under the most demanding physical and environmental conditions, the Dash II is equally at home logging data from oil wells; monitoring operations at steel and paper mills and industrial processing plants; accurately recording data while strapped onto bouncing army tanks; monitoring nuclear power stations; or at work in electric power utilities or troubleshooting telephone lines. Other recorders, with their delicate moving parts or ink writing systems, just can't survive in these applications.

Racal/Heim Data Storeplex 32 Channel Analog S-VHS Recorder

Rent me for $750 a month

   The Racal Storeplex is a 32 Channel portable instrumentation tape recorder.  The tape transport uses S-VHS digital helical scan format up to 64 channels (with two systems). S-VHS tapes must be used. Each channels has up to a 45.5 kHz bandwidth. Bandwidth is determined by the number of active channels and other settings. This multi-channel high-speed data recording system is comprised of two fundamental components, the Storeplex Tape Transport Unit (TTU) and the Signal Processing Unit (SPU). Ancillary functions such as configuration control and TTU to SPU communications are provided by computer interface

   The Racal Storeplex features up to 64 independent channels and can be used to mix analog (up to 45.5kHz) and digital channels (if installed up to 12.8 Mbit/s). The analog channels have 16-bit sampling technology to achieve a 96dB dynamic range. Recorder data from the Storeplex is annotated for identification and search by means of timecode, tape-count, frame number, channel names, record name and number, file number, event marker and counter.

   The Racal Storeplex has been an industry standard for years.

Racal/Heim Data Storeplex 32 Channel Digital S-VHS Recorder

Rent me for $750 a month

   The Racal Storeplex is a 32 Channel portable instrumentation tape recorder.  The tape transport uses S-VHS digital helical scan format up to 64 channels (with two systems). S-VHS tapes must be used. Bandwidth is determined by the number of active channels and other settings. This multi-channel high-speed data recording system is comprised of two fundamental components, the Storeplex Tape Transport Unit (TTU) and the Signal Processing Unit (SPU). Ancillary functions such as configuration control and TTU to SPU communications are provided by computer interface

   The Racal Storeplex features up to 64 independent channels and can be used to record digital channels up to 12.8 Mbit/s. The Digital channels have 16-bit sampling technology to achieve a 96dB dynamic range. Recorder data from the Storeplex is annotated for identification and search by means of timecode, tape-count, frame number, channel names, record name and number, file number, event marker and counter.

   The Racal Storeplex has been an industry standard for years.

Sony PC216Ax 16 Channel DAT Recorder

Rent me for $500 a month

  The Sony PC216Ax is a 16 Channel, 4mm (DAT) recorder. Bandwidth varies from DC to 20 kHz in 4-channel mode at double speed or DC to 2.5 kHz at normal speed in 16-channel mode. The PC216AX is expandable to 32 channels at 1.25 kHz in normal mode or 2.5 kHz in double-speed mode.

Features

• 16 Channels
• Recording to DAT Tape
• ± 0.5 V peak to ± 20 V peak input ranges
• Bandwidth DC to 10 kHz
• ± 1 V to ± 5 V peak replay levels Channel bandwidth DC - 5kHz at single speed
• DC to 10kHz at double speed
• Tape time up to 3 hours. dependant on tape speed and length
• Power Requirements 240VAC @ 50 watts or 12VDC @ 30 watts

   The use of Sony's unique compact mechanics and LSI technology has enabled the manufacture of compact, lightweight PC216Ax {297 mm (W) x 220 mm (D) x 70 mm/100 mm (H) and approx. 3.5 kg/4.5 kg} that can be carried in an attache case or traveling bag to the field. The PC216Ax operates on AC, DC or with an internal rechargeable battery for easy indoor/outdoor measuring. The 2-way power supply (AC/DC or DC/battery) backs up the data in case of power failure in either case.

   By doubling both the longitudinal tape speed and the rotational speed of the head drum, double bandwidth record/playback has been achieved: The multiband/channel modes offer a wider variety of combinations of the frequency and a number of channels. Added with the switchable record/playback speed (normal and double) mode, a yet more flexible data gathering is possible.

   Being capable of two speed modes. The time taken for data analysis can be halved by reproducing recordings made at the normal speed in the double speed mode. Alternatively, recordings made in the double speed mode can be played back at the normal speed for precision monitoring. Up to 6-hour recording/playback is possible (with a 120m DDS tape at the normal speed). The use of 16-bit linear quantization (using the least significant bit for the LSB digital channel) achieved a broad dynamic range of 80 dB or more (within the bandwidth), which is only possible with PCM, making the setting of the input range an easy task. In addition, an interchannel phase difference of less than 1deg(PC204Ax/208Ax) or less than 2deg(PC216Ax) has been attained by compensating the phase variations occurring in the analog filters with digital filters.

   Complying with world's major safety / EMC regulations (UL and EN61010-1; FCC and EN55011-A {EMI}; EN50082-1 {EMS}), the PC216Ax can be relied on for safety and reliability. At power-on or in self-check, the offset and gain of the analog circuits are automatically calibrated. This

Sony PCIF-250EP Computer Interface

Rent me for $100 a month

PC control and data acquisition software for the PC216. Includes EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) interface, control module, and all needed cables.
 

Sony PCIF-260EP PC Interface for PC2xx Series Recorders

Rent me for $100 a month

PC control and data acquisition software for the PC2xx series units. Supports Win95/NT. Includes EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) interface, control module, and all needed cables.

Sony SAA-23 Channel Expansion Adapter

Rent me for $150 a month

  Power supply for up to 3 Sony SCX-32 expansion chassis. The  Sony SIR-1000 has internal power for only one SCX-32. Additional expansion modules require the power supply. Each Sony SAA-23 will power up to 3 SCX-32's. The Sony SIR-1000 Recorder will power 1 SCX-32. Additional SCX-32's need the SAA23.

 

Sony SCK-10 Synchronization Cable

Rent me for $100 a month

The Sony SCK-10 Synchronization Cable is used between two SIR series recorders or SSB-10 multi-unit synch adapter to provide time synchronization in multitrack recording environments. Up to 8 units may be synched using the  Sony SSB-10 synch box and  Sony SCK-10 sync cables. Each SSB-10 has 4 inputs for cables to daisy chain units.
 

Sony SCX-32 16 Channel Expansion Unit

Rent me for $200 a month

   The Sony SCX-32 expansion chassis for Sony Data Recorders. Provides 16 additional channels at 20kHz bandwidth per channel when connected.

Teac BU-41CH Battery Pack

Rent me for $100 a month

   The Teac BU-41CH is an optional battery pack for the RD-135 series. It provides a charger and the pack that mounts directly on the recorder. Very useful for remote recordings.

Teac LX-100 Portable Data Recorder

  Special order item. Many options are available.

   This is a special order item due to the numerous options available. With credit approval we will lease to own or provide a long term rental. Call for configuration and pricing information.

  The new Teac LX-100 Series data acquisition and recording system. TEAC has been designed for fast set-up, reliable recording applications in the field and in the laboratory. Building upon the success and convenience of TEAC DAT recorders the LX-100 Series enables recording of wider bandwidths, has built-in connectivity with sensors, removable solid-state digital recording media, easy and fast PC connection and is designed to provide cost-efficient data recording and front-end solutions.

Up to 128 channels of synchronous recording

• Up to 32 data channels can be recorded using an expansion unit.
• Up to four LX-100 units can be synchronized to achieve as much as 128 recording channels.
• (Recording synchronization is an optional function)

Wideband multi channel recording

• 20kHz×8channels.It's twice the bandwidth as a DAT recorder provides. 　
• 100dB dynamic range by 24 bits AD
• Records voltage, sound, vibration and strain from DC to 40kHz bandwidth

Supports various popular analysis software formats

• Flex Pro7 Win Professional
• DADiSP/2002
• ME'scope Visual Engineering Series

TEAC RD-135T  8 Channel DAT Data Recorder

Rent me for $300 a month

 

2, 4 or 8 Channel DAT Tape Recorder

• Recording and Reproduction Method : Analog input and output system by multiplexing PCM recording and reproduction
• Recording Format : Conforms to the helical scanning R-DAT format
• Number of quantization bits : 16
• Recording Data Length : High Order 14 bits of quantization bits
• 2-head azimuth system for recording
• 2-head azimuth system for reproduction
• Erasure : Erasure method by overwriting
• Error Correction Method : Double encoded Reed-Solomon Code System
  
  
  
  Recording Time
  
  • DM120 tape : x   1 = 2 hours,   x   2 = 1 hour
  • DM  60 tape : x   1 = 1 hour,     x   2 = 30 minutes
  • Start/Stop Time : 2 seconds approximately
  • Fast-Forward or Rewind : 60 seconds approximately
    
    I/O Specifications
    Input Voltage : ± 0.5 Vp : ± 2 Vp : ± 5 Vp : ± 20 Vp max
    Input Impedance : 100 kΩ unbalanced, nominal
    Input Filters : Both an analogue filter and a 64-fold over sampling digital filter are used
    Output Voltage : ± 2 Vp to ± 5 Vp, load resistance 100 kΩ or more
    Output Impedance : 75 Ω nominal
    
    Number of Data Channels and Frequencies:
    Tape Speed : x 1 = 8.15 mm/s
    2 channels           48 kHz sampling           DC to 20 kHz
    4 channels           24 kHz sampling           DC to 10 kHz
    8 channels           12 kHz sampling           DC to 5 kHz
    
    Operating Conditions
    Temperature : 0 °C to 40 °C, 32 °F to 104 °F
    Humidity : 20 %RH to 80 %RH, non condensing
    
    
    

TEAC RD-200T 16 Channel Dat Recorder 

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Uses Standard DAT (Digital Audio Tape) easily commercially available from audio recording sources

• Multi-band system: 2 to 16 channel selectable
• Data compatibility among RD series models
• Large EL display; bar-graph mode; 2-channel waveform display
• Number of Channels: 2/3/4/5/6/8/9/10/12/16 Switchable
• Record/Reproduce System: Multiple PCM
• Recording Format: Helical Scan R-DAT
• Tape: DAT Cassette Type MAXELL DM120 recommended
• Sampling Rate: 48k Samples/sec. (at 2ch) 24k Samples/sec. (at 4ch) 12k Samples/sec. (at 8ch) 6k Samples/sec (at 16ch)
• Frequency Response: DC-20kHz (at 2ch) DC-10kHz (at 4ch) DC-5kHz (at 8ch) DC-2.5kHz (at 16ch)

Yokogawa 701250 High Speed Input Module

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2 Channel Input Module for the Yokogawa DL750

High-Speed 10 MS/s 12-Bit Isolation Module (701250). Features a Broad bandwidth (3 MHz) and high accuracy (0.5%) inputs.

Features

• Input channels 2

• Input couplings AC, DC, GND

• Maximum sampling rate 10 MS/s

• A/D conversion resolution 12 bits (150 LSB/div)

• Input type Isolated unbalanced

• Frequency range(¿3 dB)1 DC, up to 3 MHz

• Input range (10:1) 50 mV/div to 200 V/div (in steps of 1, 2, or 5), (1:1) 5 mV/div to 20 V/div (in steps of 1, 2, or 5)

• Effective measurement range 20 div (display range: 10 div)

• DC offset ±5 div

• Maximum input voltage (1 kHz or less)

• In combination with 700929 Input Probe (10:1) 600 V (DC + ACpeak)

• Direct input (1:1) 6, 10 250 V (DC + ACpeak)

• Maximum allowable in-phase voltage

• In combination with 700929 Input Probe (10:1) 400 Vrms (CAT I), 300 Vrms (CAT II)

• In combination with 7019 in steps of 1, 2, or 5+701954 (1:1) 400 Vrms (CAT I), 300 Vrms (CAT II)

• Main unit only (1:1) 42 V (DC + ACpeak) (CAT I and CAT II, 30 Vrms)

• DC accuracy1 ±(0.5% of 10 div)

• Input impedance 1 MW ± 1%, approx. 35 pF

• Connector type Isolation type BNC connector

• Input filter OFF, 500 Hz, 5 kHz, 50 kHz, 500 kHz

• Temperature coefficient Zero point ±(0.05% of 10 div)/°C (typical value)

• Gain ±(0.02% of 10 div)/°C (typical value)

Yokogawa 701251 High Speed Isolation Input Module

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2 Channel Input Module for the Yokogawa DL750

High-Speed 1 MS/s 16-Bit Isolation Module (701251) High resolution inputs combined with high-sensitivity (1 mV/ div)

Features

• Input channels 2

• Input couplings AC, DC, GND

• Maximum sampling rate 1 MS/s

• A/D conversion resolution 16 bits (2400 LSB/div)

• Input type Isolated unbalanced

• Frequency range (¿3 dB)1 DC, up to 300 kHz (20 V/div to 5 mV/div)

• Input range (10:1) 10 mV/div to 200 V/div (in steps of 1, 2, or 5) (1:1) 1 mV/div to 20 V/div (in steps of 1, 2, or 5)

• Maximum input voltage (1 kHz or less) In combination with 700929 (10:1) 600 V (DC + ACpeak)

• Direct input (1:1) 6, 10 140 V (DC + ACpeak)

• Maximum allowable in-phase voltage In combination with 700929 (10:1) 400 Vrms (CAT I), 300 Vrms (CAT II)

• In combination with 701901+701954 (1:1) 400 Vrms (CAT I), 300 Vrms (CAT II)

• Main unit only (1:1) 42 V (DC + ACpeak) (CAT I and CAT II, 30 Vrms)

• DC accuracy 5 mV/div to 20 V/div ±(0.25% of 10 div) 2 mV/div ±(0.3% of 10 div) 1 mV/div ±(0.5% of 10 div)

• Input impedance 1 MW ± 1%, approx. 35 pF

• Connector type Isolated type BNC connector

• Input filter OFF, 400 Hz, 4 kHz, 40 kHz

• Temperature coefficient

• Zero point 5 mV/div to 20 V/div: ±(0.02% of 10 div)/°C (typical value) 2 mV/div: ±(0.05% of 10 div)/°C (typical value) 1 mV/div: ±(0.10% of 10 div)/°C (typical value)

• Gain 1 mV/div to 20 V/div: ±(0.02% of 10 div)/°C (typical value)

Yokogawa 701260 High Voltage Isolation Input Module

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2 Channel Input Module for the Yokogawa DL750

High-Voltage 100 kS/s 16-Bit Isolation Module (with RMS) (701260) 850 V (DC+ACpeak) direct input, RMS mode Accuracy of 0.25%

Features

• Input couplings AC, DC, GND, AC-RMS, DC-RMS

• Maximum sampling rate 100 kS/s

• A/D conversion resolution 16 bits (2400 LSB/div)

• Input type Isolated unbalanced

• Frequency range (¿3 dB) Waveform measurement mode DC, up to 40 kHz

• RMS measurement mode DC, 40 Hz to 10 kHz

• Input range (10:1) 200 mV/div to 2000 V/div (in steps of 1, 2, or 5) (1:1) 20 mV/div to 200 V/div (in steps of 1, 2, or 5)

• Effective measurement range 20 div (display range 10 div)

• DC offset ±5 div

• Maximum input voltage (1 kHz or less) In combination with 700929 Probe (10:1) 1000 V (DC + AC peak)

• In combination with 701901+701954 (1:1) 850 V (DC + ACpeak)

• Maximum allowable in-phase voltage In combination with 700929 (10:1) H side: 1000 Vrms (CAT II) 4, L side: 400 Vrms (CAT II)

• In combination with 701901+701954 (1:1) H side: 700 Vrms (CAT II) 7, L side: 400 Vrms (CAT II)

• Direct input (when using a cable which doesn¿t comply with the safety standard) H/L sides: 30 Vrms (42 V DC + ACpeak)11

• DC accuracy (waveform measurement mode)  ±(0.25% of 10 div)

• DC accuracy (RMS measurement mode) ±(1.0% of 10 div)

• AC accuracy (RMS measurement mode) Sine wave input ±(1.5% of 10 div)

• Crest factor of 2 or less ±(2.0% of 10 div)

• Crest factor of 3 or less ±(3.0% of 10 div)

• Input impedance 1 MW ± 1%, approx. 35 pF

• Connector type Isolated type BNC connector

• Input filter OFF, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz

• Temperature coefficient (waveform measurement mode)

• Zero point ±(0.02% of 10 div)/°C (typical value)

• Gain ±(0.02% of 10 div)/°C (typical value)

• Response time (RMS mode) Rise (0 to 90% of 10 div) 100 ms (typical)

• Fall (100 to 10% of 10 div) 250 ms (typical)

• Crest factor (only at RMS measurement) 3 or less

• Please use 701901 (1:1 safety adaptor lead) or 700929 (10:1 safety probe), which complies with the safety standard, for high-voltage input.

• It is very dangerous to use cables that do not comply with the safety standard.

Yokogawa DL750 USB 16 Channel Scope Recorder

Requires additional modules see below. Modules add up to 16 Channels.

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with options

• J1 Floppy Drive
• M2 Memory Expansion
• C8 20 Gig Hard Drive
• C10 Ethernet
• P4 Probe Power

All of the features and connectivity will not fit on this page.

Use the DL750 as a Ethernet web server, connect to your PC using USB or just print your measurements on paper.

Never has so much power and flexibility to record your waveforms ever existed.

Connecting to a PC using USB

 Just as for RS232 and GB-IB, you can write your own custom programs in Visual C++ 6.0 or Visual Basic 6.0 to control the DL750 through a USB interface. PC communications are made easy with the Waveform Viewer and Wirepuller software programs. USB keyboards, USB mouse and USB printers can be directly connected to the DL750.

Connecting to a PC or WWW using Ethernet

   The DL750 has a variety of server functions that let you perform remote controls or download waveform data and screen images onto a PC. You can also access the DL750 through the Internet Explorer. Just as for RS232 and GB-IB, you can write your own custom programs in Visual C++ 6.0 or Visual Basic 6.0 to control the DL750 through a USB interface.

Available Modules

• 701250 High Speed 10 MS/s Input Module
• 701251 High Accuracy 1 MS/s Input Module
• 701260 High Voltage Input Module

   The Yokagowa DL750 ScopeCorder combines the functions of an oscilloscope for capturing instantaneous phenomena and a data recorder for monitoring long-term trends. The DL750 is an 8-Slot Recorder w/up to 16 analog channels and 16 logic inputs depending upon input modules selected. DualCapture functionality performs data acquisition on the same waveform at two different sampling rates. GigaZoom functionality allows instantaneous full-length display of data.

   During durability testing, it is necessary to monitor the longterm trends of your data as well as capture the high speed transients that might occur. This presents a challenge as trend data is usually recorded at a slower sampling speed that might miss the transient phenomena. To meet this challenge, the DL750 offers the DualCapture function.

   Using DualCapture, you can now record your trend data with a slow sampling speed and still be able to capture the transient phenomena with a faster sampling speed. Integration of a High-Speed Sampler (Oscilloscope) and Low-Speed Sampler (Recorder) in a Single Unit  Trigger on abnormal high-speed phenomena Roll recording (trend recording)