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Astro-Med Dash 18 Field Chart Recorder, 18 Channels

Discontinued

The Astromed Dash 18 has been Discontinued

The Astro-Med Dash 18 field chart recorder is a compact, 18-channel data acquisition recorder ("chart recorder") ideal for medical research applications. The observed waveform data is captured and shown in real-time on a 15.4" color display and stored in memory on an 18 GB hard-drive and optional array recorder.

The Dash 18 is extremely versatile with the capability to capture video and audio data internally. Universal inputs let you connect nearly any signal without using external signal conditioning. The Dash 18 can record a wide range of voltages, temperature, DC Bridge and frequency inputs- all independently set up and enhanced with customizable control buttons.

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Color Display
Type	Active matrix color LCD (TFT) with 15.4" viewing area
Resolution	1280 x 1024
Touchscreen	Full-screen, resistive
Functions	User interface with touch-based icons and menus; Real-time waveform monitoring; Review previous waveform records while recording; Overlay numeric values in Engineering Units
Real-time Signal Processing
Filters	Low Pass Stops: 10 Hz to 10,000 Hz; High Pass Starts: 0.1 Hz to 100 Hz; Notch: 50 or 60 Hz center
RMS	Time constant selectable from 0.02 to 2 seconds
Frequency to Voltage	5 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05% of measurement +0.1 Hz
Cross-Channel	Sum, Difference, Ratio, Product (Power)
Real-time Signal Testing
Basic	All active signals monitored simultaneously
Test Types	Tests include window, slope/level, slew and event pattern
Outputs	Result available for alarms, trigger, abort and external TTL
Data Capture
Recording Method	Internal 18 GB hard drive
Maximum Rate	100,000 samples/second per channel (all channels)
Minimum Rate	1 sample/minute
Dual Rate	Second slower rate available when main rate is 50 kHz or less
Total Capacity	Over 4 billion samples
Maximum Record	2 billion samples
Header	Information on units, range, sample rates, etc. saved with data
Events	All standard event inputs captured with waveforms
Trigger Point Lock	Amounts of pre- and post-trigger is user adjustable
Auto Re-arm	Allows automatic stacking of captures
Auto Playback	Yes
External Sample Rate	TTL sample clock up to 40,000 Hz
Signal Conditioner Specifications (General)
Channels per Module	6
Isolation	250 Vrms (iso-common to chassis and other iso-commons)
Bandwidth	12 kHz (-3 dB)
Input Coupling	DC
Zero Suppression	Yes
User Engineering Units	Yes
Calibration	Semi-automated to external reference
Single-ended Voltage Input
Connector	Guarded banana jack
Maximum Rated Input	±250 Vrms
Maximum Transient Input	±400 volts
Specified Ranges	40 to 400 VFS; 4 to 40 VFS; 0.4 to 4 VFS
Accuracy (25° C)	±0.5% of full scale
Minimum Input Impedance	1 Meg ohms
Differential Voltage Measurements (use for bridge measurements)
Input Type	Isolated, differential
Connector	Screw terminal header
Absolute Maximum Input	±40 volts differential
Measuring Ranges	200 to 1600 mVFS; 50 to 500 mVFS; 5 to 50 mVFS4 to 4 VFS
Minimum Input Impedance	200k ohms
CMR at 60 Hz	>60 dB
Auto Balance	Yes, limited to maximum span
Thermocouple Measurements
Input Type	Isolated, differential with screw terminal header connector
Absolute Maximum Input	±40 volts
Specified Range	Type J: 0 to 760° C/Type K: 0 to 1370° C/Type T: -160 to 400° C/Type E: -100 to 1000° C/Type N: 0 to 1300° C
Accuracy (25° C)	0.5% of measurement +2° C
Bandwidth	10 Hz (-3 dB)
Intrinsic Noise	0.5° C (1 Hz filter)
Linearization	NIST polynomial
Units	°C or °F
Frequency Measurements
Method	Zero-crossing, channels 1, 7 and 13 only
Signal Amplitude	Peak-to-peak minimum is 20% of attenuator
Hysteresis	Yes
Power
Input Voltage Range	102 to 264 VAC
Frequency Range	47 Hz to 63 Hz
Power Consumption	300 watts maximum
Compliance
Safety	EN 61010-1 EMC FCC Class A, EN 61326
Power Harmonics	IEC1000-3-2