Dewesoft R8 data acquisition instruments

Dewesoft recently upgraded its R8 instruments, making them mechanically stronger. The instruments are typically used in high-channel-count applications and offer a compact solution by combining up to 64 SIRIUS Dual Core channels (or 128 HD channels) and the SBOX in a single chassis. The individual SIRIUS slices are removable, allowing for multiple configurations and thus enabling the freedom for future projects.

Flexible SIRIUS amplifiers can interface with virtually any kind of signal, including quarter-, half- or full-bridge strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure sensors, potentiometers and high-voltage sources. They also offer a low input-to-EtherCAT bus delay (<100 µs) when accessed by a third-party EtherCAT master through the back panel EtherCAT port, with a minimum cycle time of 200 µs. Even lower delay and cycle times are possible.

The SIRIUS slices can also be run in dual mode: full data rate over USB to Dewesoft (not real time, for analysis purposes) and real-time data (for control purposes) to third-party master through the backside EtherCAT port at the same time.