Posted to News on 10th Oct 2007, 18:56
Amplifier operates with all transducer technologies
HBM is launching a universal amplifier, known as the QuantumX, that has eight connectors, each of which independently recognises and supports all current transducer technologies. In addition, integrated 'Advanced Plug and Measure' (APM) technology reduces test setup configuration to a few minutes. The compact design of the QuantumX makes it easy to integrate into test equipment where space is limited.
Each of the eight connectors on front supports data acquisition with 24-bit resolution. The instrument is compatible with transducers based on technologies such as strain gauge or inductive full- and half-bridge, voltage, current, thermocouples and resistance thermometers, as well as frequency or pulse counting. Up to 128 CAN signals can be acquired on one connector. Transducers fitted with TEDS technology are automatically recognised as soon as they are connected, while transducers without TEDS are easily configured using the expandable sensor database.
The number of QuantumX channels can be individually increased to match the application, either as a compact bundle of devices joined together using Clip technology, or distributed via Ethernet or Firewire (in preparation) to PC.
HBM's catmanAP software for data acquisition and analysis is also matched to the new amplifier. Thanks to the API programming interface and the LabVIEW driver, users of other DAQ software can also benefit from the QuantumX's advantages.
More information is available at www.hbm.com/quantumx.
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