ADLINK MCM-204 edge data acquisition system

ADLINK Technology has released the MCM-204 edge data acquisition system for machine condition monitoring (MCM). Powered by the ARM Cortex-A9 processor, the MCM-204 is designed as a standalone DAQ device without the need for a host computer, and provides dual Ethernet ports to transmit data back to the backend server and enable daisy-chain connection of multiple devices. Commonly used vibration-related indices, such as voltage, FFT and RMS, can be calculated by the MCM-204, bringing the benefits of edge computing to a large-scale infrastructure. In addition, the MCM-204 offers flexible support for various data access options, providing easier remote management and firmware/algorithm update through the built-in web console. All these features make the MCM-204 suitable for remote real-time monitoring, analysis and control.

The MCM-204 standalone edge system is designed to be easily integrated at field sites, to perform the task of filtering raw data without the need for a host computer — reducing the required data.

ADLINK’s MCM-204 features a 24-bit high resolution ADC and captures high-frequency signals at 128 kS/s. All channels have a built-in IEPE 4 mA excitation current source, eliminating the need for additional signal conditioning to trigger sensors to capture signals. In addition, the MCM-204 can also support digital tachometer, digital temperature sensor and voltage output load current sensor functions for acquiring rotating speed, temperature and load current of the machine, thus providing a wide range of options for equipment monitoring tasks. Users can easily build a real-time monitoring system without having to expend effort on programming development.