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Astro-Med DASH MX Portable Data Acquisitions System

Description

In today's demanding workplace, many test equipment decisions must be based on a combination of factors including performance, ease of use and value. That is why Astro-Med designed the Dash MX—a new advanced portable data acquisition recorder. It is smaller, lighter and more powerful than any other product we have produced in our 40 year history.

Do you need to record for days, weeks, or even months? We can do it. Need high sample rates up to 200 KHz or higher? We can do it. Need something under 20 pounds so you can grab and go to your job quickly? The Dash MX is less than 20 pounds.

With the built-in viewing screen, you can see your data now, not later. No need to attach a computer to see the data or control the recorder. See everything real time, make your decisions now and get on with your next task. With our new LookBack feature you can even review data from the first part of the record without interrupting your present recording. Amazing!

Features

  • 8–16 Channels
  • Sample rates up to 1 MHz
  • Dedicated 160 GByte data capture hard drive
  • 12" color touch screen user interface
  • Easy to set up & use
  • Pre- & post-trigger capability
  • Low pass, high pass, band pass, band stop, RMS filtering
  • Internal rechargeable battery
  • Weight: 20 pounds

The Dash MX was designed with your industry in mind:

  • Metal mills
  •  Aerospace
  • Power
  • Automotive
  • Oil / NDT
  • Transportation
  • Pulp & Paper

The Dash MX is ideally suited for:

  • R & D testing
  • Drive system troubleshooting
  • Power system monitoring & analysis
  • Relay and control signal timing
  • Environmental testing
  • Rod drop testing
  • Process sequencing & timing
  • Rail car maintenance
  • Vehicle testing
  • Battery testing
  • Uninterruptable power system testing

Specifications

Maximum Analog Modules

4

Event Inputs (TTL)

8

IRIG Time Codes

A, B, & E (standard)

Derived Channels

+, -, x, ÷, √, Exponential, Sin, Cos, Tan, Absolute Value,     
Integration, Differentiation

Counters

Frequency Counter, Event Counter, Quadrature Event
Counter, Duty Cycle, Pulse Width, and Period Detector
(module dependent)                           

 

DATA ACQUISITION RECORDING

Operational Modes

Scope, Review, Real-time

Recording Method

Internal 160 GByte Disk Drive

Sample Rates

200,000 samples/second/channel
1,000,000 samples/second/channel with Universal Module

Time Stamp

Time and date automatically saved with data

Trigger Point

Amount of pre and post trigger is user adjustable 0-100%

Auto Re-arm

Allows automatic stacking of captures

Filtering

Low pass, high pass, band pass, band stop, RMS

 

COLOR DISPLAY

Type

Active matrix color LCD (TFT)

Viewing Area

12.1" (30.73 cm) diagonal

Resolution

1024 x 768

Touch

Full screen, resistive

 

COMPLIANCE / ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temp

32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)

Operating Humidity

10 % to 90 % non condensing

Shock

MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5, Procedure I

Vibration

MIL-STD-810F Method 514.5, Procedure I

 

PHYSICAL

Enclosure

ABS Plastic with armored end caps

Dimensions

13.3" (33.78 cm) x 12" (30.48 cm) x 5.3" (13.46 cm)

Weight (with 4 modules)

20 lbs (9.1 kg)

 

INTERFACE

Ethernet

1000BaseT

VGA

For displaying data on an external monitor

USB 2.0 (4 ports/unit)

For external peripherals and file export

 

SYSTEM POWER

Input Voltage Range

100 to 264 VAC or 24 VDC

Frequency Range

47 Hz to 63 Hz

Battery

Internal rechargeable battery (30 minutes of operation)

Power Consumption

180 W maximum

 

MODULES

(Optional Modules may be ordered in addition to the modules in the base systems)

MX-1 - ISOLATED VOLTAGE MODULE

Model Part Number

32880010

Channels (per module)

2

Bandwidth

40 kHz

Isolation

250 VRMS or DC, Cat II

Input type

Isolated, DC coupled

A/D Converter

16-bit

Connector

Guarded banana jack

Measurement Range

1 V to 250 VRMS full scale

Maximum Sample Rate

200 kHz per channel

 

MX-2 - ISOLATED HIGH VOLTAGE MODULE

Model Part Number

32880020

Channels (per module)

2

Bandwidth

40 kHz

Isolation

600 VRMS or 1000 VDC, Cat III

A/D Converter

16-bit

Connector

Guarded banana jack

Measurement Range

50 V to 600 VRMS full scale

Maximum Sample Rate

200 kHz per channel

 

MX-3 - NON-ISOLATED DIFFERENTIAL VOLTAGE MODULE

Model Part Number

32880030

Channels (per module)

4

Bandwidth

40 kHz

A/D Converter

16-bit

Connector

25 pin D-sub male connector

Measurement Range

80 mVFS to 50 VFS

Maximum Sample Rate

200 kHz

 

MX-4 - UNIVERSAL INPUT MODULE

Model Part Number

32880040

Channels (per module)

1 (Isolated Single-Ended Voltage,
Differential Voltage/Bridge, Thermocouple/RTD)

Bandwidth

200 kHz (voltage)

Isolation

250 VRMS or DC, Cat II

Thermocouple Types

J, K, E, T, N, B, R, S

RTD

Pt 100

A/D Converter

16-bit

Connectors

Guarded banana jack, Screw terminal header,
Type U miniature thermocouple

Measurement Range

50 mV to 250 VRMS (Isolated, Single Ended)
20 mV to 2 VFS (Non-isolated, differential)

Maximum Sample Rate

1 MHz per channel

 

MX- 5 - ISOLATED BRIDGE MODULE

Model Part Number

32880050

Channels (per module)

2

Bandwidth

40 kHz

Isolation

250 VRMS or DC, Cat II

Excitation

Voltage- up to 10 VDC
Current- up to 100 mA

A/D Converter

16-bit

Connector

Screw terminal header

Measurement Range

10 mVFS to 2 VFS

Maximum Sample Rate

200 kHz per channel

 

MX-6 - ISOLATED THERMOCOUPLE MODULE

Model Part Number

32880060

Channels (per module)

4- including 3 Thermocouple channels and 1 RTD channel

Bandwidth

2.5 Hz update rate

Isolation

250 VRMS or DC, Cat II

Thermocouple Types

J, K, E, T, N, B, R, S

RTD Type

Pt 100

A/D Converter

24-bit

Connector

Type U miniature thermocouple, screw terminal header

Measurement Range

J -210 to 1200 °C, K -200 to 1372 °C,
E -200 to 1000 °C, T -200 to 400 °C,
N -200 to 1300 °C, B 600 to 1820 °C,
R -20 to 1768 °C, S -20 to 1768 °C

 

MX-7 - ISOLATED PIEZOELECTRIC SENSOR MODULE

Model Part Number

32880070

Channels (per module)

2

Bandwidth

30 kHz

Input Type

Isolated LIVM

TEDS Capable

Yes

Isolation

250 VRMS or DC, Cat II

A/D Converter

16-bit

Connector

BNC

Measurement Range

10 mVFS to 5 VFS

Maximum Sample Rate

200 kHz per channel

Standards

CISPR
CISPR 11
CISPR 14 - 1
CISPR 14 - 2
CISPR 14 - 2
CISPR 16 - 1
CISPR 16 - 2
CISPR 16 - 3
CISPR 16 - 4
CISPR 22
CISPR 24
IEC
IEC/TR EN 61000 - 1 - 1
IEC/TR EN 61000 - 2 - 1
IEC/TR EN 61000 - 2 - 3
IEC EN 61000 - 3 - 2
IEC EN 61000 - 3 - 4
IEC/TC EN 61000 - 3 - 5
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 2
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 3
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 4
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 5
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 6
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 7
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 8
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 9
IEC EN 61000 - 4 - 11
European
EN 50 081 part 1
EN 50 081 part 2
EN 55 011
EN 55 013
EN 55 014
EN 55 015
EN 55 020
EN 55 022
EN 55 024
EN 50 082 part 1
EN 50 082 part 2
EN 50 093
American
FCC Part 15
MIL-STD - 461E