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Rugged measurement data acquisition system simplifies mobile testing

HBM has introduced the SomatXR measuring amplifier for mobile data acquisition testing in extreme and very demanding environmental conditions.

21/11/2014 15:35:06

The SomatXR range has been designed with particular regard for the testing requirements in construction, agricultural, and mining machinery, as well as for all-weather and year-round road vehicle tests. Tests based on the MIL-202 standard indicated a vibration resistance of 10g and an impact resistance of 70g.

There are three different modules in the range, each featuring 16 individually configurable and galvanically isolated inputs and providing support for numerous different transducer technologies.

The SomatXR amplifiers are protected against moisture, dust, shock and vibration. All modules meet protection class IP65/IP67 and can be operated within a -40°C to +80°C range making them highly suited to measurements under very challenging ambient conditions outside the laboratory. Individual modules can either be distributed spatially or deployed centrally depending on requirements.

The SomatXR measuring amplifier range is very flexible since it is possible to measure mechanical stresses, currents and temperatures by connecting strain gauges, resistors, potentiometers and piezoelectric sensors to the amplifiers. The amplifiers can easily be connected to other measurement data acquisition systems such as HBM’s QuantumX for both mobile and stationary testing.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.