NetPod 4003 Data
Acquisition System
Geotechnical
Instrumentation
Introduction
The NetPod 4003 is a new member of the Keynes Controls NetPod series of instruments and has been designed from the outset to offer everything needed in a stand-alone
instrument for both local and distributed measurement solutions.
The 4003 high levels of data synchronisation both among channels within an instrument and instruments across a network. The sensors inputs are securely located and offer digital filtering and high level transient/Lightning protection to safeguard the instrument in the harshest of application
The NetPod 4003 is a new member of the Keynes Controls NetPod series of instruments and has been designed from the outset to offer everything needed in a stand-
The 4003 high levels of data synchronisation both among channels within an instrument and instruments across a network. The sensors inputs are securely located and offer digital filtering and high level transient/Lightning protection to safeguard the instrument in the harshest of application
Network Data
Synchronisation
The NetPod 4000 series instruments support network synchronised data acquisition operations in that all channels, for all instruments on a network can be synchronised together. The synchronisation ensures that all the individual analogue converters for each input channel for all instruments set at the same sample rate operate together to make their readings at the same instance in time.
The networked synchronised readings are accurate to within a few microseconds. Different groups of instruments can be run across a network at different sample rates and yet still be synchronised together.
The NetPod 4000 series instruments support network synchronised data acquisition operations in that all channels, for all instruments on a network can be synchronised together. The synchronisation ensures that all the individual analogue converters for each input channel for all instruments set at the same sample rate operate together to make their readings at the same instance in time.
The networked synchronised readings are accurate to within a few microseconds. Different groups of instruments can be run across a network at different sample rates and yet still be synchronised together.
Features
16 individually isolated Analogue inputs
4 Channel building blocks
Automatic Card Type Identification
Hot-swap
Support
24 bit ADC Resolution / Channel
Sample rate to 2 KHz/channel
Lightning protection -
Gas Discharge/Transorb
Option for 2000V DC Opto-isolation
Digital Anti-aliasing
filters.
16 individually isolated Analogue inputs
4 Channel building blocks
Automatic Card Type Identification
Hot-
Sample rate to 2 KHz/channel
Lightning protection -
Digital Interface
Options
Fully Synchronised Data Acquisition Operations
Fully Synchronised Data Acquisition Operations
Sensor Inputs
Thermocouples Types B,C,J,K,R,S,T
Thermistor
Voltage inputs from ± 25 mV to 500V
Resistance
Current Interface 0-20
mA, 4-20, 0-60
mA loops
including
excitation
Strain Gauge Full, ½ and ¼ bridges
120,350,500 and 1 K Ohm Gauge
ICP Accelerometer
Analogue Output 16 bit +/-
10V / +/- 30 mA
Each sensor input uses a CNT bayonet fitting self aligning plug and socket to attach signal inputs to the instrument. A physical release catch needs to be operated 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.
Software Support
The NetPod 4003 is supported by drivers for most modern data acquisition and SCADA software such as:
National Instruments Labview
DasyLab
Diadem....
SCADA ... Spreadsheets
Software Developers KIt Windows & Unix Operating Systems
Thermocouples Types B,C,J,K,R,S,T
Thermistor
Voltage inputs from ± 25 mV to 500V
Resistance
Current Interface 0-
Strain Gauge Full, ½ and ¼ bridges
120,350,500 and 1 K Ohm Gauge
ICP Accelerometer
Analogue Output 16 bit +/-
Each sensor input uses a CNT bayonet fitting self aligning plug and socket to attach signal inputs to the instrument. A physical release catch needs to be operated 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.
Software Support
The NetPod 4003 is supported by drivers for most modern data acquisition and SCADA software such as:
National Instruments Labview
DasyLab
Diadem....
SCADA ... Spreadsheets
Software Developers KIt Windows & Unix Operating Systems
Part No. Analogue
Output -
NPAO-16-10/30
Last Updated:
20/11/2009
