Atec Dash18X Specifications

DATA ACQUISITION RECORDER

BIG 17-INCH TOUCH-SCREEN DISPLAY

Operation of the Dash 18X is quick and easy with the intuitive
touch-screen display. Icon-based and menu-driven operation
provides for straightforward setup and operation.There are no
switches, push-buttons or other controls – simply touch the screen
and the Dash 18X will handle the rest!

HIGH-SPEED DATA ACQUISITION

The Dash 18X captures 18 channels of data continuously to a
dedicated 73 GByte hard drive at a sample rate of 100 kHz per
channel.That translates to hours of continuous data capture, even
at the highest sample rates! Best of all, set the Dash 18X for
long-term trend recording at sample rates as low as one sample
per minute for months of unattended data acquisition.

PC COMPATIBLE

The Dash 18X gives you a number of ways to get data to your PC
for analysis. Connect the Dash 18X to an Ethernet network and
immediately upload your data to your PC. USB-based Flash drives
and an internal DVD+R drive let you carry data from a remote
location to your computer. Free viewing, analysis and conversion
software enables you to analyze your data instantly.

UNIVERSAL INPUTS

The universal inputs in the Dash 18X let you connect almost any
signal without using external signal conditioning.With high voltage,
temperature, DC Bridge and frequency inputs, most signals can
connect directly to the Dash 18X. Since each input can be
independently set up for any type of signal, it’s like having an
unlimited combination of signal conditioners!

IRIG TIME DECODING

For applications requiring external time correlation, the Dash 18X
offers an optional IRIG decoding module.This module decodes
IRIG A, B, H and NASA 36 time codes, providing high-speed time
synchronization of your data.

OPTIONAL STRIP CHART RECORDER

If you ever have a need for a real-time or post-capture strip chart
output, the Dash 18X chart recorder is the perfect solution.
Designed to be quickly attached to the main unit, it provides hard
copy output wherever and whenever you need it.Take it to the
field for on-location printing of vital data, or leave it in your office
to print out certain parts of your test when you return.

In today’s work environment, you need to be ready to test at a moment’s notice.You need a system that will
handle all of your recording requirements in one instrument, so you don’t have to carry a scope, a meter, a
data recorder, a datalogger and an audio recorder.The Dash 18X gives you all of this in a system with the
footprint of a laptop computer.

Are you tired of systems that promise you the world but forget to tell you about all the configuration and
programming involved in setting up their system? If you are, take a look at the Dash 18X – the “ready-to-go”
system for your most demanding applications.

THE DASH 18X – COMBINE WAVEFORM DATA,VIDEO,
AUDIO AND ANALYSIS IN A “READY-TO-GO” SYSTEM

The Dash 18X is rugged enough for demanding mill applications.

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THREE DATA ACQUISITION MODES

Three different data acquisition modes make the Dash 18X
adaptable for any application. Real-time recording mode lets you
see your data in real-time while capturing continuously to the
hard drive. Scrolling waveforms show you exactly what is
happening in real-time.

Scope mode gives you the power of a Digital Storage Scope at the
tip of your fingers! Scope mode gives you a detailed, real-time view
of high frequency signals while capturing data to the hard drive in
the background.Traditional scope controls give you make it easier
than ever to look at your high-speed data.

Acquire/review mode is ideal for applications where immediate
access to captured data is important. It allows you to look back at
previously captured data without interrupting real-time recording.
You can even review and analyze captured data while still recording
to the same file.

RUGGED ENOUGH FOR ANY ENVIRONMENT

Test equipment is only useful if it will survive your most harsh
environment.With its rugged case and compact design, the
Dash 18X can handle any condition you give it.Whether you need
to gather data in a steel mill, vehicle, power plant or in the comfort
of your own office, the Dash 18X is sure to survive.

VIDEO SNAPSHOT

Simply connect a USB-compatible webcam and the Dash 18X
displays and records real-time video snapshots at one frame per
second, synchronized to the waveform data.

Video snapshots are ideal for digital picture documentation of a
test setup or subject, so “before and after” pictures can
automatically become a standard part of your testing. If an event
occurs, you have visible proof of exactly what happened.

AUDIO CAPTURE

Have you ever been in the middle of a test and wished you could
add a voice comment to your data? With the Dash 18X, you can!
Utilizing a USB-compatible microphone, voice or other audio can
be synchronously recorder with your waveform data.

AUDIO/VIDEO SYNCHRONIZATION

The Dash 18X will bring your testing to new levels with its ability
to capture audio and video snapshots along with waveform data.
Imagine being able to recreate an entire test in one system!

INTELLIGENT POWER

Have you ever lost data due to a power loss? With the Dash 18X,
you never will. If power is lost in the middle of a data acquisition,
the Dash 18X will shut down the acquisition and turn itself off.
When power is restored, the Dash 18X will power on and
immediately begin acquiring data again.

For automotive and other applications where AC power is not
available, the Dash 18X has two optional DC power input modules
(12 & 28 Volt), making it ideal for in-vehicle or remote applications.

Review mode includes post capture analysis.

Real-time mode provides you with immediate data viewing.

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