Astro-Med’s portable recorder logs 32 channels
By Staff -- Test & Measurement World, 11/1/2007
The Dash 32HF, a high-frequency data-acquisition recorder from Astro-Med, records up to 32 channels to an internal hard drive at sample rates of up to 500 kHz and a bandwidth of 100 kHz/channel.
Equipped with a 15-in. monitor that allows touch-screen control and real-time data viewing and analysis, the Dash 32HF provides 32 differential inputs that accept up to ±50 VDC (35 V rms). The system’s digital signal processing offers a variety of filtering capabilities, including low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and notch filtering. The unit also includes frequency counter inputs.
The Dash 32HF comes with a dedicated 250-Gbyte internal hard drive for capturing data, a DVD burner for archiving data, and Windows-based software that allows data to be imported to a PC for analysis and review. Other features include a 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet interface for data uploading and a USB 2.0 port for archiving data to external drives.
Intended for applications ranging from transient capture to remote troubleshooting, the Dash 32HF is portable and rugged enough to withstand harsh environments. It is built into a compact case that is 16x12.125x6.628 in. and weighs less than 22 lbs. An optional high-security version is available for defense and aerospace applications.
Base price: $23,995. Astro-Med, www.astromed.com.
