Astro-Med Inc. Expands Portable Data Recorder Line with Multi-Channel, High Speed Data Recording System

The Astro-Med, Inc., Test & Measurement Product Group has introduced the Dash 32HF, a new multi-channel, high frequency data acquisition recorder.

Mult-Channel High Frequency Recorder

• 32 analog and 8 TTL event inputs
• 500 kHz sample rate per channel directly to hard drive
• 100 kHz bandwidth per channel
• Dedicated 250 GByte hard drive for capturing data
• GBit Ethernet, USB 2.0 and DVD for exporting data to your PC
• Compact, portable design
• Link ports for synchronizing data capture between systems

Engineered specifically for capturing high frequency data and transient signals, the unit supports recording up to 32 channels and 8 TTL event inputs to an internal hard drive at sample rates of up to 500 kHz and a bandwidth of 100 kHz per channel.

The system contains thirty-two differential inputs that accept up to +/-50VDC (35Vrms). The versatile digital signal processing of the Dash 32HF provides a wide variety of filtering capabilities, including low pass, high pass, band pass, band stop and RMS filtering. Frequency counter inputs are also included.

Equipped with a 15" diagonal monitor for intuitive touch-screen control and real-time data viewing and analysis, the graphical user interface of the Dash 32HF is optimized for ease of use. The 1024x768 monitor resolution provides superior definition and clarity for waveform viewing. A customizable touch-panel user interface transforms the Dash 32HF into a dedicated data acquisition system for your specific requirements. The viewing area is completely customizable, and different colors can be used for waveforms, grids and annotation. When signals exceed specified limits, alarms can be set to change the waveform color, instantly alerting the user to possible areas of interest. On-screen cursors provide timing and amplitude information and permit instantaneous measurements.

The Dash 32HF includes a dedicated, 250 GByte internal hard drive for capturing data and internal DVD burner for archiving data. Other features include 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet for data upload and USB 2.0 port for archiving data to external drives. Free Windows-based AstroVIEW X software allows data to be imported to a PC for analysis and review. Using AstroVIEW X, a user can import data to popular spreadsheet and analysis programs including Excel, DADiSP and MathCAD with a simple conversion command.

The system is built into a compact (16"L x 12.125"W x 6.628"H), light (under 22 lbs), and rugged case for field or lab use. Operating on either 120 or 240 VAC, the Dash 32HF includes a capacitive backup to ensure proper shutdown without data corruption if power is lost.

The Dash 32HF provides the user with a real-time display and analysis of data. High frequency data captures can be saved directly to hard drive for later review and analysis.

Designed for applications ranging from transient capture to remote troubleshooting, the Dash 32HF is portable and rugged enough to handle any environment. The unit is ideally suited for applications in the automotive, electric utility, telecommunications, pulp and paper, metals manufacturing, steel mills, medical, and other industrial, scientific, and educational fields.

An optional high security version designated the Dash 32HF-HS is available for defense and aerospace applications. The high security version includes locking, removable hard drives for securing confidential data.

More information about the Dash 32HF can be obtained from the Astro-Med, Inc., Test and Measurement Product Group, Astro-Med Industrial Park, W. Warwick RI 02893. Phone Toll-Free 877-867-9783, e-mail mtgroup@astromed.com or visit our website at www.astro-med.com/tmindex.html.

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