Platform concept for physical measurement engineering.
The imc CRONOS PL is a modular and
intelligent network-capable measurement system, where any signal or
sensor including voltage, current, temperature, strain gauge, ICP, RPM,
displacement and CAN-Bus etc. can be connected directly.
Highly Adaptable
Five
different housings enable modular expansion from 4 to 512 channels and
with an aggregate sampling rate of 400 kHz provide a system for any
application. The imc CRONOS PL is independent and doesn’t need to be
connected a PC to perform measurements, enabling stand alone intelligent
data acquisition. The imc CRONOS PL can be used in the construction of
PC-independent, cascading, decentralized, close-to-sensor measurement
networks. Acquired data is securely stored in the system’s internal
Flash disk or hard disk. For instances of power outage, an
uninterruptible power supply protects the acquisition of data. These
features make the rugged, compact models PL -2 and PL-3, in particular,
ideal for mobile applications.
The
modular design accommodates practically any type of analogue or digital
signal or sensor. An optional digital interface enables measured data to
be extracted from field busses (CAN, ARINC or J1587) simultaneously and
in synchronisation.
To
accomplish open- and closed-loop applications, imc CRONOS PL can be
equipped with digital inputs and outputs, analogue outputs (control
variables), as well as programmable signal sources (by means of a
synthesiser for signal generation). A built-in DSP-array enables the
application of math operations to channel data streams and definition of
control unit commands. In conjunction with the powerful trigger machine,
this provides quick and exact control of measurement and open- and
closed-loop control data in real time.
imc
Devices Ready-to-go operating software
The
operating software imc Devices is a uniform user interface offering a
wide variety of data display styles. Along with quick configuration of
individual devices, this program also enables network-wide Client/Server
operation of imc devices even of different types.
imc
Devices
package comes standard with all imc measurement systems and lets the
user perform measurements quickly and reliably, without the need for
programming skills. All measurement parameters can be set for each
channel individually. The broad range of data storage, triggering and
real-time functions are arranged by device and clearly labelled.
Visualisation is
an important part of the measurement and analysis process. One of the
outstanding features of imc Devices is the display of measured data using
imc’s “Curve Window". The integrated curve manager enables the curve
window to be configured quickly and easily so that data can be displayed
in standard (Yt), waterfall, last value as number, bar graph, or colour
map formats. The curve window automatically scales data to reflect the
maximum input value. Further curves can be added to the curve window
using drag & drop. Cursor functions and free zoom with overview window
further enhance the capabilities of the curve window.
The uniform operating software means a major reduction in the costs of
training, updating and software maintenance. It also makes it possible
to operate the system more reliably. Measurement tasks are easier and
cheaper to perform. The reduction of the so-called "Cost of Ownership"
is considerable, especially when using multiple devices of different
type.
imc
CRONOS PL is the first modular system designed on the basis of a
platform and shared component concept. This makes a wide variety of
housings, hardware configurations and optional expansions available.
This is the only way to achieve a vast variety of measurement tasks in
an affordable way. By this means, even custom functionality can be
implemented within the framework of a standard system package.
Effective System Integration
In a
networked world, it is decisively important that a measurement device be
able to integrate with local networks, test stations, installations and
machines, and reliably communicate with external devices. Open hardware
and software interfaces (Ethernet TCP/IP, COM, LabView), in conjunction
with powerful command libraries, ensure effective, quick and reliable
system integration.
