HBM’s GEN2tB: High-end power in one compact transient recorder/DAQ solution

The GEN2tB transient recorder and DAQ system

Durham Instruments carries a broad range of products by HBM Test and Measurement for the Canadian market. The GEN2tB transient recorder and data-acquisition (DAQ) system, for example, is a compact, standalone distribution solution that benefits customers with its high-end features while remaining cost-effective for small channel counts, with only two slots. The compact size makes this device ideal for portable and mobile applications, and it can be mounted on a rack for an end-of-line test bench.

With free Perception software

A versatile instrument that expands with user needs, this device can operate as a high-end transient recorder, entry-level DAQ unit, or both. The GEN2tB is recommended most for applications in which many channels must be distributed over a test area or around a large structure, because of the optical Master/Slave connection, which is immune to electrical noise.

The GEN2tB transient recorder and DAQ system comes with free Perception standard software, which users can install on as many computers as necessary to control every system and review acquired information. The instrument can be used for several versatile applications by selecting the appropriate input card. Among the examples of tasks:

• material testing with strain gauges, IEPE sensors, or thermocouples, with a sample rate of up to 500 kilo-samples per second;
• recording voltage or vibration with IEPE transducers, with up to 16 channels simultaneously, as high as two mega-samples a second;
• ultra-fast voltage or strain-gauge measurement, like “Split-Hopkinson bar”; and
• using the system as a 12-channel power analyzer with real-time power consumption and harmonic analysis.

The user can expand the system to up to 12 voltage or current channels, 16 high-speed sensor channels, or 24 channels that use fibre-optic digitizers or any blend of these. The GEN2tB’s rugged and lightweight construction makes it simple to transport with a belt or a carrying bag. An optional SSD drive is available.

This transient recorder is a versatile solution that suits applications in many fields. Durham Instruments recommends it for use in the aerospace, automation, military, mining, power-generation, and transportation sectors and in research and development.

To learn more, contact Durham Instruments.

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