Portable Data Acquisition System - Discontinued

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Portable Data Acquisition System

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Thermocouple or General Purpose Input
16-Bit (200 Hz) Resolution Models
8 Differential Analog Input Channels and 8 Digital I/O Lines
Connects to Computer Parallel Port

Description

The DataShuttle has been discontinued. Please see the INET Series as possible alternative or contact our Data Acquisition department.

The DataShuttle is smaller than a notebook computer, weighing less than 2 lb (1 kg). It accommodates 8 analog inputs and 8 digital I/O lines, and communicates with your PC through a high speed parallel pass-thru interface that allows you to utilize other parallel peripherals simultaneously.

For applications with a large number of inputs, up to 15 DataShuttles can be lined together using a standard printer cable for up to 120 analog inputs and 120 digital I/O signals. Sensor leads are terminated on each DataShuttle, eliminating the need for additional terminal panels.

Analog Inputs
The DataShuttle can accept a variety of input signals with 16-bit resolution. The GP model is available with 16-bit resolution, capable of reading millivolt and voltage signals. TC model reads thermocouples directly, as well as millivolt and volt signals. The Datashuttle samples at 200 samples per second as the max. single channel scan rate and 150 samples per second when scanning multiple channels. When reading more than one channel, the multiple channel scan rate should be divided by the number of channels to provide the individual channel scan rate.

Software - QuickLog PC for Windows 95/98
QuickLog for Windows is provided free with the DataShuttle. QuickLog for Windows provides basic functionality in an attractive, easy-to- use package. The software can read analog, digital, and counter/ timer inputs and send analog and digital outputs. Other functions including scaling, display, logging to disk and Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) support for data with other applications. The DataShuttle is also supported by the optional DasyLab software (see the B section of the handbook for details). For those creating their own programs an optional Windows driver is also available.

Specifications
Analog Inputs: 8 channels, 16-bit dynamic resolution
MAX. SCAN RATE
Single Channel: 200 Hz @ 16-bits
Multiple Channel: 150 Hz @ 16-bits
(scan rates given for an IBM PC 386 DX running at 33 MHz)
Input Protection: 50 V differential continuous, 150 V momentary
Input Impedance: >1000 M
Digital I/O: 8 channels;
each line individually selected for input/output
Digital Inputs: TTL/CMOS compatible
Digital Outputs: high voltage open collector:
low level: 50 mA max, <0.7 V at 40 mA (sink);
high level: 30 V max, <250 µA (source)
Counter/Timer: 1 channel, 16-bit up to 3 MHz
Interface: standard parallel port, high speed pass-thru
Sensor Termination: integrated; no additional hardware required
Power: 5-9 Vdc, 250 mA via included ac adaptor
Dimensions:
19 x 14 x 5 cm (7.5" x 5.5" x 2")
Weight: less than 1 kg (2 lb)
Expansion: up to 15 units may be daisy chained
on a single parallel port for 120 analog input channels
Software Support: QuickLog PC (supplied) or DasyLab (optional)

Place Order(Specify Model Number)

Part Number/ Desc.

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Description

DS-16-8-GP

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Availability:

16-bit, 200 Hz max speed, 8 diff mV, V inputs

DS-16-8-TC

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Availability:

16-bit, 200 Hz max speed, 8 diff mV, V, t/c inputs

† All amounts shown in EUR, GBP, or USD
Note: Keyboard power adaptor for DataShuttle, to power directly from host computer,
model DS-C70, $50. DataShuttle supplied with QuickLog PC software, software, ac adaptor, parallel cable and operator’s manual.
(OPTIONS SHOWN IN THIS "NOTE" ABOVE ARE PRICED IN US$)

Product Manuals:

Download DATASHUTTLE operator's manual

Download Quicklog for Windows software manual