-18 Universal input channels

-Stream directly to hard drive at 100kHz per channel

-17" touchscreen display

-DVD+R for data archival

-Ideal for troubleshooting applications

 

Combine waveforms, video, audio and analysis in a "take-it-anywhere" system
In today's work environment, you need to be ready to test at a moment's notice. You need a system that will handle all of your recording requirements in one instrument, so you don't have to bring a scope, meter, data recorder, datalogger and audio recorder. The Dash 18X gives you all of this in a system with the footprint of a laptop computer.

With 18 universal inputs for voltage, thermocouple and bridge signals, you'll never have to worry about having the right signal conditioning. And the Dash 18X's large real-time waveform display, internal hard drive for capturing data, integral PC connectivity and optional chart recorder, give you data in any format that you want. With audio and video snapshot recording - synchronized to waveform data - the Dash 18X ensures that you will capture all aspects of your test.

 

Big 17" Touchscreen Display
Operation of the Dash 18X is quick and easy with the intuitive touch-screen display. Familiar Windows® icons and menus provide for straightforward setup and operation. There are no switches, push-buttons or other controls -complete operation is from the touchscreen. And, you can easily customize it to fit your exact needs.

 

High-Speed Data Acquisition
The Dash 18X captures 18 channels of data continuously to a dedicated 73 GByte hard drive at a sample rate of 100 kHz per channel, meaning you'll never have to worry about missing the details in your high-speed glitches or transients. For long-term trend recording, the Dash 18X allows you to set the sample rate as low as one sample per minute for days, weeks or even months of recording. The flexible Dash 18X allows you to choose the sample rate that is best for your application, meaning that you never have to acquire too much or too little data.

 

Three Data Acquisition Modes
Three different data acquisition modes of the Dash 18X make it adaptable for any application. Choose real-time recording mode to display your waveforms while capturing to the hard drive. Signals are displayed on the large, color display, giving you instant data visibility. Scrolling waveforms show you exactly what your signals are doing in real-time.

Use the scope mode for high-speed signals requiring greater timebase resolution. Scope mode gives you a detailed, real-time view of high frequency signals while capturing data to the hard drive in the background. Traditional scope controls give you the quickest and easiest way to look at your high-speed data.

Acquire/review mode is ideal for applications where immediate access to captured data is important. It allows you to look back at previously captured data without interrupting real-time recording. The Dash 18X makes it easier than ever before to review and analyze your data while still recording!

 

Audio/Video Synchronization
The Dash 18X will bring your testing to new levels with its ability to capture audio and video snapshots along with waveform data. Imagine being able to recreate an entire test in one system! The audio, video and waveform data is synchronized, allowing a more detailed analysis of what events actually took place during a test.

 

PC Interface
In today's environment, it is essential that your test equipment talk to your PC. The Dash 18X's Ethernet Port, DVD+R drive and off-line software make it easier than ever to do this. From setting the system up through your PC to uploading captured data from the hard drive to archiving data to a CD or DVD, the Dash 18X seamlessly integrates with your computer. Best of all, the Dash 18X comes standard with PC-based review software, making it easier than ever to review data.

 

Rugged Enough For Any Environment
Test equipment is only useful if it will survive your most harsh environments. With its rugged case and compact design, the Dash 18X can handle almost any condition you give it. Whether you need to gather data in a steel mill, vehicle, power plant or in the comfort of your own office, the Dash 18X is guaranteed to survive - just attach the protective cover and record.

 

Universal Inputs
The universal inputs of the Dash 18X let you connect almost any signal without using external signal conditioning. With high voltage, low voltage, temperature, DC Bridge and frequency inputs, most signals can connect directly to the Dash 18X. Channel-to-channel isolation means you will never have to worry about cross-talk and signal interference again. Since each input can be independently set up for any type of signal, it's like having an unlimited combination of signal conditioners!

 

6, 12, or 18 Channel Configuration
If your application requires fewer than 18 channels, the Dash 18X is also offered in 6 or 12 channel configurations. Best of all, the modular design of the Dash 18X allows you to easily upgrade from 6 to 12 to 18 channels as your application requires it.

 

IRIG Time Decoding
For applications requiring external time correlation, the Dash 18X offers an optional IRIG decoding module. This module decodes IRIG A, B, H and NASA 36 time codes, providing high-speed time synchronization of your data. During real-time recording, IRIG time is shown on the display. In acquisition mode, each data point is time-stamped with IRIG time.

 

Intelligent Power
Have you ever lost data due to a power loss? With the Dash 18X, you never will. If power is lost in the middle of a data acquisition, the Dash 18X will shut down the acquisition and turn itself off. When power is restored, the Dash 18X will power on and immediately begin to acquire data again. For automotive and other applications where AC power is not available, the Dash 18X has an optional 12 Volt DC power input module, making it ideal for in-vehicle or remote applications and an optional 28 Volt DC power input module for avionic applications.

 

Optional Strip Chart Recorder
If you ever have a need for a real-time or post-capture strip chart output, the Dash 18X chart recorder is the perfect solution. Designed to be quickly attached to the main unit, it provides hard copy output wherever and whenever you need it. Take it to the field for on-location printing of vital data, or leave it at the lab to print out certain parts of your test when you return.

 

Specifications

Color Display
Type	Active matrix color LCD (TFT) with 17" viewing area
Resolution	1280 x 1024
Touch	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
Interface
Ethernet	10/100BaseT
DVD	Supports archive of data to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R & DVD+RW
VGA	For displaying data on an external monitor
USB 1.1	For external peripherals and file export
Analog Input Boards
Maximum Boards	3
Maximum Waveforms	18
A/D	14 bit
Standard Event Inputs
Number of Inputs	8
Connector	D-shell (9-pin)
Input Type	TTL with pull-up (0 to 5VDC)
Response	Detects if duration is greater than 0.01 msec
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 73 Gbyte hard drive
Max. Rate	100,000 samples/second per channel (all channels)
Min. Rate	1 sample/minute
Dual Rate	Second slower rate available when no trigger is used
Total Capacity	16 billion samples
Max. 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 (-3dB)
Input Coupling	DC
Zero Suppression	Yes
User Engineering Units	Yes
Calibration	Semi-automated to external reference
Single Ended Voltage Input
Input Type	Isolated, single-ended
Connector	Guarded banana jack
Max. rated input	+/- 250 Vrms
Max. transient input	+/- 400 V
Specified ranges	40 to 400 VFS; 4 to 40 VFS; 0.4 to 4VFS
Accuracy (25°C)	+/- 0.5% of attenuator
Min. Input Impedance	1 Megohm
Differential Voltage Measurements (use for bridge measurements)
Input Type	Isolated, differential
Connector	Screw terminal header
Absolute Max. Input	+/- 40 V differential
Measuring Ranges	200 to 1600 mVFS; 50 to 500 mVFS; 5 to 50 mVFS
Accuracy (25°C)	+/- 0.5% of attenuator
Min. Input Impedance	200 kOhm
CMR at 60 Hz	> 60dB
Auto Balance	Yes, limited to maximum span
Thermocouple Measurements
Input Type	Isolated, differential with screw terminal header connector
Absolute Max. Input	+/- 40 V
Specified Range	Type J: 0 to 760 °C Type K: 0 to 1370 °C Type T: -160 to 400 °C Type E: -100 to 870 °C Type N: 0 to 1300 °C
Accuracy (25°C)	0.5% of measurement + 2 °C
Bandwidth	10 Hz (-3dB)
Intrinsic Noise	0.5 °C (1 Hz filter)
Linearization	NIST polynomial
Units	°C or °F
Excitation
Connector	Screw terminal header
Excitation	Isolated 10V @ 20 mA
Adjustable	0.1 to 10 V
Frequency Measurements
Method	Zero-crossing, channels 1, 7 and 13 only
Signal Amplitude	Peak-to-peak minimum is 20% of attenuator
Hysteresis	Yes
Removable Drive
Type	DVD+R
Format	MSDOS® format
Function	Setup files, software upgrades, data transfer/archive
Power
Input voltage range	100 to 250 VAC
Frequency Range	47 Hz to 63 Hz
Power Consumption	300 W maximum
Compliance
Safety	EN 61010-1
EMC	FCC Class A, EN 61326
Power Harmonics	IEC1000-3-2
Physical
Enclosure	Aluminum
Dimensions	16.1" L x 15.1" W x 6.4" H
Weight	29 lbs.
Environmental
Operating Temperature	5 to 40 °C (40 to 105°F)
Non-operating Temperature	-20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)
Operating humidity	10% to 90%, non condensing
Optional Chart Recorder - Model SCR-18
Chart Width	11"
Max. Chart Speed	50 mm/sec
Optional DC Input Power - Model PIM-18
Input Range	9-18 VDC
Input Power	200 W max
Fuse	User replaceable 25 A
Optional DC Input Power - Model PIM-18A
Input Range	20-32 VDC
Input Power	240 W max
Fuse	User replaceable 10 A