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(October 22, 2009) Spider-80: field data recorder and dynamic measurement system
Crystal Instrument Corporation introduced the Spider-80, a highly scalable network-based dynamic measurement system that can measure up to 1024 dynamic input channels with full data recording capability. It is ideal for a wide range of industries including machine condition monitoring, automotive, aviation, aerospace, electronics and military that demand easy, quick and accurate data recording, real-time signal processing and vibration control.
The Spider-80 modules have voltage, charge and IEPE inputs which are ideal for shock, vibration and acoustic measurement or general purpose voltage measurement. Each Spider-80 module is equipped with 8 input channels and can accurately measure and record both dynamic and static signals. Multiple Spider modules can be combined to form a single high channel system. With multiple Spider-80 units, a Spider system can have 4 to 1024 input channels, all sampled simultaneously. Multiple Spider modules are accurately synchronized through the IEEE 1588 protocol. The data acquired by all the measurement channels is synchronized up to +/-100ns. Accurate time synchronization results in excellent phase match in the frequency domain between all channels, either on the same Spider module or across different modules.
The Spider-80 module with SMB connectors is a small package designed for dynamic signal measurement and remote monitoring. It comes in an extremely compact form factor. Four Spider-80 modules can fit into a single 1-U 19 inch rack-mount slot.
The Spider can be powered by either external AC/DC power or Power-over-Ethernet (PoE). Internal backup battery is used to increase the system reliability. PoE provides power to the module from the switch through the Ethernet cable so that no additional power cables are required.
The Spider-80 modules can be controlled by a host PC or run in “black box mode” where a preprogrammed schedule is downloaded to the unit and started manually or bases on an event trigger. The ability to use any module in black box mode or in a network distributed system means that you can place your modules close to the measurement object.
Each Spider module has its own mass storage media that keeps the operating software and takes measurement data. This truly distributed structure guarantees the signal recording at full speed without subject to the network speed limitation.
Spider hardware is subjected to environmental tests including EMI, temperature, drop shock, sine and random vibration. The testing proven design is robust for long range transportation damage and promises longer operating life. Special thermal and low power design eliminates the need for a cooling fan reducing power consumption and noise.
With patented technology, Spider-80 achieves 130 dB input dynamic range. Such high dynamic range eliminates the need for input range/gain settings of traditional data acquisition systems. A high-speed floating point DSP manages the data input/output and real-time processing.
The Spider is designed to manage any connection failure without loss of data. An internal battery prevents power disruption or electrical interference. The software can safely recover normal running status in the event that the connection to the host is lost. Sensor failure detection and input overload is continuously monitored.
Spider software comes with two flavors: EDM is the out-of-box solution and API (application programming interface) that supports VB, C# or LabView.
About Crystal Instruments Corporation
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