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System 5000
StrainSmart
Data System  

  
   

 

Introduction

Vishay Measurements Group revolutionized strain measurement in 1981 with the introduction of System 4000 &#8211 a complete hardware/software approach to data acquisition, reduction, and presentation for strain gages and related sensors for stress analysis testing. Since that time, more than fifty-thousand channels have been used around the world in university laboratories, major research facilities, and virtually every industry. System 5000 takes this concept into the next generation of data acquisition by using new developments in hardware and software to add features not previously possible.


Features


  • From 5 to 1200 input channels — can be configured as needed at any time.
     
  • Inputs accepted from strain gages and strain-gage-based transducers (Model 5110), thermocouples (Model 5120), sensors with high-level voltage output (Model 5130A), and LVDT's (Model 5140).
     
  • Built-in bridge completion for 120-, 350-, and 1000-ohm strain gages.
     
  • Scanning and recording intervals as short as 0.02 second for up to 1200 inputs.
     
  • Stable, accurate, low-noise signal conditioning.
     
  • Available with ISA and/or PCMCIA hardware Interfaces.
     

Description

System 5000's Model 5100 Scanners acquire test data within 1 millisecond from up to 1200 channels at scan intervals as short as 0.02 seconds. This translates into more accurate test results, and the ability to capture data under static loading conditions immediately before failure.
 
The Model 5100 Scanner is sized for standard 19-in (483-mm) instrumentation racks. Cabinets are available for various system configurations for bench-top or field use.
 
Sensor connections are quickly made to the cards at the rear of each scanner in System 5000. Strain gage cards include built-in bridge completion for quarter and half bridges, and a constant voltage power supply for 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, and 10 Vdc bridge excitation.
 
System 5000's instrumentation hardware is designed to incorporate all the features required for precision strain measurement under static loading conditions, while maintaining flexibility and ease of use. A system can be configured with as few as 5, and as many as 1200, sensors. Strain gages, strain-gage-based transducers, thermocouples, LVDT's, potentiometers and other transducers can be intermixed in multiples of 5 by choosing the appropriate sensor card. Since each Model 5100 Scanner can function independently, your System 5000 components can easily be configured with StrainSmart® software for each test requirement. A 100-channel system, for example, can be used as five independent 20-channel systems simply by purchasing additional hardware interfaces.
 
Detailed Specifications

Scanner
Model 5100 Scanner
 
Sensor Cards
Model 5110 Strain Gage Card
Model 5120 Thermocouple Card
Model 5130A High-Level Input Transducer Card
Model 5140 LVDT Input Transducer Card
Software
StrainSmart Software

Should you have further questions regarding System 5000 for your applications, our experienced staff of Applications Engineers are always ready to assist you in selecting the right equipment and materials for your stress/strain measurement needs.
 

 


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To request Application Engineering assistance, arrange a demonstration of System 5000, or obtain pricing information, contact the Vishay Measurements Group office nearest you.