AMETEK’s family of rugged instrumentation is designed and built to operate in some of the most extreme environmental conditions imaginable, without compromising measurement accuracy or performance.
An ideal solution for measuring acceleration forces, such as sensing static and dynamic movement or vibrations, the RX0424 delivers repeatable laboratory grade measurements to the field. Fully integrated IEPE current excitation and tachometer input channels further enhance the instruments utility and functionality.
Accuracy
Independent 24-bit analog-to-digital converters, combined with meticulous signal path design, result in exceptional accuracy at programmable data acquisition rates up to 204.8 kSa per second. Multiple input ranges are combined with the independent ADC’s to deliver repeatable, high resolution measurements ensuring that all vibration events, large or small, can be accurately captured.
Precision IEPE current excitation sources can be programmed to generate either 4.5 mA or 10 mA drive current and tailored to meet specific application demands. Built-in selftest diagnostics improve test confidence with access to internal temperatures, memory and closed loop end-to-end self-calibration.
Scalability
Multiple instruments are easily distributed around the test article, thus reducing long analog cable lengths and minimizing errors induced by noisy environments. Setup and maintenance times are also reduced thanks to shorter, more manageable transducer cable runs.
Data correlation is achieved utilizing industry standard IEEE-1588 synchronization and timestamp methodology. This applies to individual channels within a single instrument, as well as to multiple instruments distributed around a test article.
Environmental
IP66 rated to protect against dust, spills, humidity, and water jets from every direction, the RX0424 can be used virtually anywhere, especially when combined with rugged Mil-Grade connectors. Extended operating temperatures of -20°C to +60°C are delivered in a compact, light-weight design leveraging thermal conduction cooling techniques to dissipate heat without the use of a fan.
Software
Open Source, industry standard, drivers and programming interfaces provide the flexibility and freedom of choice to select the application programming environment best suited for the application and specific development requirements. Turn-key software, including EXLab and APEX DS is also available.
EXLab is an easy to use solution featuring intelligent configuration capabilities, automatic device discovery, extensive time and frequency domain data visualization, and post-acquisition display and analysis tools. SDRL X-Modal III, experimental modal analysis software, features intuitive task-oriented user interfaces, extensive modal parameter estimation algorithms, parallel display capabilities, flexible data management, and unparalleled channel expandability.
