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Astro-Med 16 Channel Signal Conditioner/Recorder
The Dash 16u features 16 channels of universal signal conditioning, real-time data display, real-time chart recording and built-in data acquisition - all in one compact, rugged case.
High Frequency Response
Each channel in the Dash 16u has a separate A/D converter sampling at 200 kHz. Imagine – you’ll never have to worry about missing important data again!
Real-time Monitor
The Dash 16u features a 10.4-inch color display for realtime and post capture viewing of waveform data. The display can be run in place or in parallel with the chart, saving paper during setup and recording.
High Speed Memory
The Dash 16u has 16 Megabytes of memory for capturing important data. Sample rates are adjustable from 0.2 to 200,000 samples per second, ideal for transient capture as well as long-term trending.
ZIP Drive
With the integral 100 Megabyte ZIP drive you can easily upgrade software, transfer data for archive, and save complete setups.
Isolated, Universal Inputs
The Dash 16u inputs are truly universal, letting you connect almost any signal – voltage to temperature to pressure and strain – without external conditioning. Each channel is electrically isolated, eliminating crosstalk.
Specifications
Color Display
- Type 10.4”, Active matrix color LCD (TFT)
- Function Control menus, real-time waveforms, waveform
review
Chart Recorder
- Paper Direct Thermal, Z-fold pack (sheet size is 8.5” x 5.5”), top of form mark on back
- Resolution 12dpm (300 dpi) amplitude and time axes
- Chart Speed 1 mm/min to 50 mm/sec.
- Dual Speed Automatic change of speed with trigger
- Amplitude Grids 16 grids up to 200 mm wide, grid placement can
be automatic or user determined
- Time Marking Tri-State (x1, x10, x100) mark or either chart edge;
Grid time lines can be synchronized to time mark;
Selectable time mark reference (0.02 to 1 sec.)
- Time Marking Tri-State (x1, x10, x100) mark or either chart edge;
Grid time lines can be synchronized to time mark;
Selectable time mark reference (0.02 to 1 sec.)
- Channel ID Each channel labeled with channel number; Top
and bottom grid values can be annotated
Data Capture and Review
- Sample Rates 0.2 to 200,000 samples/second/channel
- Amplitude Resolution 14 bits
- Total Capture Memory 16 Megabytes (512 ksamp./channel)
- Time Stamp Time and Date automatically saved with data
- Header Information on units, range, sample rates, etc.
saved with data
- Events All event inputs can be captured with waveforms
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Trigger Point Pre- and post-trigger amount is user adjustable
- Auto Arm Permits automatic stacking of captures
- Auto Archive Automatic archive of capture to ZIP
- Chart Playback all or any section at x1/8 to x8, auto
playback supported
- Ext. Sample Rates External TTL sample clock to 10,000 Hz
- Review Formats Strip chart, numeric tabular, XY-Plot
- Display Cursors Use cursors to select sections and make
measurements
- ZIP Archive Up to 45 million samples
- ASCII conversion Direct conversion to PC/ASCII/EXCEL formats
Signal Inputs
- Waveform Inputs 16 isolated, universal inputs
- Waveform Isolation 250Vrms
- Connector Banana (Voltage); Screw Terminal (Differential,
Thermocouple and Bridge)
- Max. Rated Input ±250Vrms (Voltage); ±40V (Differential,
Thermocouple and Bridge)
- Measuring Ranges 0.2Vfs to 400 Vfs (Voltage);
5mVfs to 1600Vfs (Differential, Bridge);
-100 to 1300°C (Thermocouple, depending on type)
- Bandwidth 20 kHz (-3dB) (Voltage); 10 Hz (-3dB) (TC)
- Excitation Isolated, adjustable to 10.5V@2.5mA
- Input Impedance 1 Megohm
- Filter Choices Low Pass with stops from 10 Hz to 20,000 Hz;
edge; High pass with starts from 0.1 Hz to 100 Hz;
Band Pass; Notch with 50 or 60 Hz center
- RMS time constant Selectable from 0.02 to 2 seconds
- Event Inputs 16 TTL or switch closure
- Waveform Testing All active waveform channels monitored
simultaneously
- Trigger Window, slope/level
- Trigger Function Alarm output, trigger capture, abort capture
ZIP Drive
- Function Setup files, software upgrades and data transfer/
archive
- Menu Functions Format, Rename, Delete, Copy, Print (ASCII)
Miscellaneous
- Power AC: 85 to 250 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz (auto select);
DC: 11 to 18 VDC
Power Consumption 100 W typical, 200 W maximum- Battery Provides orderly shutdown without data loss in the
event of a power loss
- Case Description Aluminum, 17”L x 11.2”W x 6.6”H, 30 lbs.
- Environmental 5°C to 40°C (40°F to 105°F), 10% to 95% RH,
non-condensing
- Utility Port Connections for start/stop, remote drive and trigger
Indicators Trigger, armed, battery/power
- Controls Full alpha-numeric keypad, soft keys, encoder wheel
- Post processing Frequency spectrum (FFT)
- Built in Help/Reports General, System Status, Chart Information
- Multi-language support French and German
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