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Rugged data acquisition system for harsh environments

No more compromises: With the imc CRONOS-XT, imc is offering for the first time an ultra-robust device in a completely modular platform. The rugged data acquisition base unit and a number of amplifiers can be conveniently connected to form a complete system: without tools and cables via a simple click-mechanism. With protection class IP67 and MIL-STD810F, the system is protected against dirt, dust and water as well as severe shocks and vibrations. The rugged data logger is therefore ideal for mobile measurements on construction machinery, tractors, agricultural machinery and vehicle testing that takes place in harsh environments.

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Perfect for mobile use in harsh environments

-40° bis +85°C

Operating, condensation allowed

 

distributable

distributed blocks via EtherCAT

 

MIL-STD-810F

Particularly resistant to shock and vibration

 

GPS

Synchronous position and geo data

 

IP67

Water- and dustproof

 

10 - 35 VDC

Wide input voltage range

 

Rugged data acquisition system in harsh environment
Rugged daq base unit and amplifiers formed to a complete system

More flexibility for everyday testing

Is an 8-channel vibration measurement planned for today? Then simply click the ICP module on your base unit and off you go. And tomorrow? Thanks to the modular building block technology, the DAQ system can be ideally adapted to the measurement task at hand. A broad selection of high-precision universal and special measurement amplifiers allow the direct connection of almost all sensor types, such as thermocouples, RTD (PT100/1000), voltage and current signals, acceleration and sound sensors (IEPE), displacement transducers (LVDT), all the way to strain gauges as full/half/quarter bridges and corresponding bridge sensors such as load cells. The precise and low-noise measurement amplifiers digitize with 24 bits and have high bandwidth and range dynamics.

Extremely robust DAQ system

  • Water- and dustproof according to IP67
  • High shock and vibration resistance according to MIL-STD-810F
  • Robust, impact-resistant housing
  • Sealed electronics (condensation-proof)
  • Wide temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C 

System design

Example configuration with handles, power, base unit and measurement modules
Measurement amplifiers placed close to the sensor to minimize length of cables to a minimum

Spatially distributable

In addition to the modular design as a centralized system, imc CRONOS-XT can also be installed in a spatially distributed topology. This allows measurement amplifiers to be placed close to the sensor in order to keep the length of sensitive and expensive cables to a minimum. Networking is accomplished via the EtherCAT-based imc system bus. All data converge synchronously in the base unit.

Multiple imc rugged data acquisition systems operated together as a single system via Ethernet

Networkable with multiple devices

For extensive measurements with hundreds or thousands of channels, multiple imc CRONOS-XT, as well as all other imc measurement devices, can be operated together as a single system. The devices are networked via Ethernet and synchronized via DCF77, IRIG-B, GPS or PTP. The data are stored autonomously in the devices and/or transferred to a NAS or PC via network streaming.

Real-time analyses in the device

Be sure to get finished results while the measurement is still running. With the integrated imc Online FAMOS computing platform, you can calculate and analyze your raw data in real time. Using a convenient assistant, you can create your own personal real-time analyzer: simply drag & drop from a comprehensive collection of mathematical and static functions as well as finished analyses such as FTT, class counting and order tracking. This makes it possible to create your own evaluation algorithms and set up smart data analyses without programming.

Compressed and intuitive results are not only available directly from the stand-alone device (without PC), they can also be displayed live on an imc handheld display. During the test, e.g., during a test drive, you get immediate feedback on the running test, which can then be reacted to immediately, e.g., by appropriate driving actions.

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Real time analyses With the integrated imc Online FAMOS computing platform

In practice

Testing under harsh conditions

The stress that is imposed on machines for construction and agriculture can be enormous. This makes it all the more important to carry out comprehensive functional and stress tests when developing such machinery. imc CRONOS-XT provides test and measurement engineers with the perfect tool for such tasks. Universal measurement amplifiers precisely measure all sensors installed on the machine including strain gauges, IEPE/ICP, displacement, force and pressure and perform real-time analyses, e.g., for rosette calculations or spectral analysis (FFT). The robust housing reliably protects the equipment from dust, dirt, water and mud.

Excavator testing under harsh conditions

Keeping track of noise and vibration

To protect both people and the environment from noise, vehicles and machinery must comply with many regulations. These not only include noise emissions, but also vibrations affecting people and components. With imc CRONOS-XT in conjunction with imc WAVE software, users have a complete package for noise and vibration analyses at their disposal: From noise measurements during road tests through structural analyses on the test bench to vibration tests in the field.

Noise and vibration testing with imc CRONOS-XT

Fatigue testing and load profiles

The imc CRONOS-XT provides test engineers with the ideal system for acquiring  real live road load data and operate fleet monitoring. Thanks to the high shock and vibration resistance according to MIL-STD-810F, imc CRONOS-XT is able to reliably record test data even under extreme conditions. Functions such as self-start, online class-counting, GPS tracking and cloud connection for measurement data transfer and online monitoring are particularly helpful for week-long test drives.

Live road load data and operate fleet monitoring

Comfortable measurement software

No matter whether you want to configure your imc CRONOS-XT for a fast mobile measurement in “black box” mode, set up live monitoring for hundreds of channels for prototype testing or create a complete test bench automation with your own control panel – with imc STUDIO you have full control over your complete measurement process: from channel configuration to report. imc STUDIO combines data acquisition, visualization, analysis and automation.

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Configuring imc CRONOS-XT for a fast mobile measurement with imc STUDIO

Technical data

  • System configuration
  • Analog measurement modules
  • Digital modules and outputs

System configuration

 CRXT-2000
General 
System sampling rate2000 kSps
  
Operating conditions 
Temperature range-40°C to +85°C
Condensation-proof
Shock and vibrationMIL-STD-810F
  
Connectivity 
Ethernet1 GBit
internal Wi-Fi adapter IEEE 802.11.n (300 Mbit/s)
EtherCAT connection for distributed CRXT blocks and CRFX modules
GPS connector
imc handheld display
Sync connector (for the synchronization of multiple devices)
Remote connector (remote-control main switch)
  
Data storage 
Memory card slot (CFast)
Storage on PC /network drive (NAS)
SSD hard drive (internal)
  
Autonomous device capabilities 
Complex trigger functionality (PC-independent)
Onboard real-time data analysis (imc Online FAMOS)
Autarkic operation without PC, self-start (Timer, absolute Zeit)
  
Synchronization & clock 
Master-Slave between imc systems
NTP and PTP network-based synchronization
Via external GPS signal
Via external IRIG-B & DCF-77 signal
  
Fieldbus options 
CAN, CAN FD
LIN
FlexRay
MVB
ARINC
XCPoE (Master or Slave)
EtherCAT Slave
PROFINET
Interface for imc telemetry
  
Power supply 
DC input 10 to 35 V (isolated)
AC/DC adapter (110 to 230 VAC)
Supply of distributed xt-blocks (CRXT) via Power-over-EtherCAT
Data integrity in case of power failure
Legend: Standard Optional

Analog measurement modules

 LV3-8ISO2-8ISOF-8ICPU2-8AUDIO2-4BR2-4B-8DCB2-8UNI2-8UNI-4
Channels per module8888448884
ConnectorDSUB-15DSUB-15 / LEMO.1BDSUB-15 / LEMO.1BBNCBNCDSUB-15DSUB-15DSUB-15DSUB-15DSUB-15
TEDSJaJa Ja Ja Ja JaJaJaJaJa
Sampling rate per channel          
Max sampling rate100 kHz100 kHz100 kHz100 kHz 100 kHz100 kHz100 kHz100 kHz100 kHz100 kHz
Max bandwidth48 kHz11 kHz48 kHz48 kHz48 kHz14 kHz48 kHz5 kHz48 kHz48 kHz
Voltage measurement          
isolated JaJa  Ja     Ja
min. voltage range (mV)550505555552,5
Voltage up to 10 VJaJaJaJaJaJaJaJaJaJa
Voltage up to 50 / 60 VJaJaJaJaJaJa  JaJa
Current measurement          
20 mA via internal shunt Ja (LEMO)Ja (LEMO)   JaJaJaJa
20 mA via shunt plugJaJa (DSUB)Ja (DSUB)  JaJaJaJaJa
Temperature measurement          
Thermocouple Ja (DSUB)Ja (DSUB)     JaJa
PT100 JaJaJa    JaJa
PT1000         Ja
Bridge mode (strain gauge)          
Full-, half-, quarter bridge     JaJaJaJaJa
DC excitation     JaJaJaJaJa
Carrier frequency     Ja    
Single SENSE     JaJaJaJaJa
Double SENSE     Ja   Ja
Audio & vibration          
IEPE sensors (ICP)DUSB ICP-plugDUSB ICP-plugDUSB ICP-plugJaJaDUSB ICP-plugDUSB ICP-plugDUSB ICP-plugDUSB ICP-plugDUSB ICP-plug
Miscellaneous          
Sensor supplyoptionaloptionaloptional Ja
(MIC-version)
JaJaJaJaJa
Sensor supply (per channel)    Ja
(MIC-version)
    Ja

Digital modules and outputs

 HRENC-4DI2-16DO-16-HCDAC-8
Digital inputs and outputs    
Digital input Bits 16  
Digital output Bits  16 
Analog outputs    
Analog outputs   8
Incremental encoder    
Counter inputs4   
Quadrature mode4   
Counter frequency256 MHz   
Analog sin/cos modeJa   

Digital I/O:
The digital inputs and outputs are galvanically isolated and configurable for 24V / 5V (TTL/COMOS) with a maximum output current of 0.7 A.

Counter:
The counter inputs have full analog input conditioning with 500 kHz analog bandwidth (differential input), analog filter and software adjustable switching thresholds. The supported measurement modes are event counter, time, frequency, speed, rpm, angle and distance.

About imc Test & Measurement

Productive testing is essential for the success of our customers—hence, our driving force. Since 1988 we have been committed to support industrial innovations with optimal measurement solutions. We are manufacturing our productive test and measurement systems at our headquarters in Berlin, Germany, operating worldwide in Europe, the US and Asia.

imc Test & Measurement is part of Axiometrix Solutions, a leading test solutions provider comprised of globally recognized measurement brands.

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