Data Acquisition Systems

Sensor Inputs
ADC Resolution            24 bit - to 120 db dynamic range  
Voltage inputs from     ± 50 mV to ± 600V
                                        other ranges upon request.
Accelerometer             ICP Support + Excitation
Thermistor                    Any standard device

Resistance                   Details on request

Analogue Output          +/- 30 mA / +/- 10V  
                                         Software Controlled

Strain Gauge                Full, ½ and ¼ bridges
                                        120,350,500 and 1 K Ohm Gauge

Each of the sensor inputs use a latched plug and socket to attach signal inputs to the instrument. A physical release is needed to remove the sensor input from the device and so makes sure that the cabling remains reliably attached no matter the industrial environment in to which the instrument is deployed into.

Software Support

The NetPod 4005 is supported by drivers for most modern data acquisition and SCADA software such as:

National Instruments Labview
DasyLab   
SCADA ... Spreadsheets
Software Developers KIt -
Windows & Unix / Linux Operating Systems

Multi-user operating environment on request

Network Data Synchronisation

All of the NetPod 4000 series instruments support network synchronised data acquisition operations. Signals are synchronised both internally within the instrument and externally across a network. The signal synchronisation ensures that all the individual input channels, both analogue and digital,  on all instruments operate at the same sample rate and make their readings at the same instance in time.

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Preset / Initialisation / Boot time Output

The NetPod 4005 analogue output ports initialise at the 0 level no matter if they are in current or voltage mode, for approximately 2 seconds after which they automatically adjust to their preset levels.

The digital output ports can be settle to there preset condition immediately after initialisation.

All output levels are set within the driver software.

Software Defined Processor

The NetPod 4005 uses the new high speed NP-SF4000-100T software defined processor card. This processor card offers high speed network operations and connects to an external network using its on-board 100 BaseT port.

Software defined processing enables customisation of the NP-SF4000-100T card to be easily carried to suit any industrial applications.  The programmable device used in this system can be obtained from several different manufacturers and so enables a long operating life for this system without fear of obsolescence or problems of supply.

Analogue Interface Cards

All the analogue input cards contain individual analogue to digital converters, opto-isolation and sensor excitation. An in-built flash memory device stores the manufacture and calibration information.

Cards can be removed and replaced within other instruments and all systems information updated efficiently. Part number and calibration records can be automatically maintained.

Dimensions

42 HP x 3U x 220 mm - fits into most rack systems.

Keynes Controls witholds the right to make changes without notice.
Copyright Keynes Controls 2010-2011

Last Updated: 3/9/2010

Large Channel Solutions

The NetPod 4005 can be combined into large channel count systems offering combinations of analogue input, output and digital control.

NetPod 4005

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