GEN5i
Portable high speed DAQ and transient recording

GEN5i is a complete, portable test laboratory. This is the integration of all components required for complex measurement tasks and which can usually only be set up with this level of performance in the laboratory.

GEN5i represents the entire measurement chain:

• From the input amplifier
• The various filters
• The selection of measurement procedure with sample rate setting and trigger events
• To post processing, evaluation and storage of the data

Up to 40 channels are available simultaneously for complex measurement scenarios. With the integrated PC, based on a Dual Core 2 processor, Microsoft Vista 64bit Ultimate Edition and the integrated Perception Software, you can measure directly at the event location and analyze the results. The data are available, via various standard interfaces such as WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet or USB, for analysis even at remote locations.














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GEN5i as a transient recorder – no spikes remain undetected.

The components of the measurement chain in GEN5i are designed for the acquisition and evaluation of extremely fast signals. Amplifiers with a typical accuracy of 0.1%, in combination with measurement data rates of up to 100MS/s, can also capture fast signal sequences like those that occur in destructive material tests, pyrotechnics or even in power and high voltage technology in precise detail.

Transients and spikes do not escape the measurement electronics of the GEN5i. Comprehensive test series can be recorded easily and rapidly with the help of the large transient memory that has a capacity of up to 8,000 MSamples.

Data recording in Jumbo format

Some measurement tasks generate comprehensive data series. Insight into sporadically occurring phenomena often only occurs during long-term investigations. Fast data storage rates and high memory capacities are essential for acquiring and continually recording measurement values over a long period of time. The data transmission rate of 28MS/s to the hard disk and a HD memory capacity of 1200GB in RAID 0 (striping mode) make the GEN5i a powerful data recorder.

Unpack - connect - go

GEN5i is a high performance laboratory that helps you easily and rapidly meet your goals.

It won't take long to become familiar with the system. In contrast to the high end VXI systems, GEN5i contains the complete software required for immediate start . New measuring points can be configured without programming with this software. Starting new tasks efficiently and rapidly means saving time, energy and money: The requirements for fast and long-term success on the market with your products.

GEN5i: Optimal cost-benefit ratio

GEN5i allows you to implement a wide variety of tasks with just one device: No more complicated special solutions based on VME or VMX: One device - GEN5i - does everything as a "complete, portable test laboratory".

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) means having all costs incurred in view. This includes all costs, whether from familiarization, installation, operation or maintenance. In the objective overall cost comparison of the TCO, the GEN5i wins by miles: Its versatility results in significant medium to long-term cost savings.

Equipped for the future

The flexible concept behind GEN5i also includes all options for future tasks. Profit, for example, from the expansion options provided by one PCIe16x and two PCI slots. Any combination of input modules can be used - and the capability of simultaneously measuring and triggering remains intact.

The selection of data rates, channel assignments, filter concepts and input modules enable various outdoor measuring tasks to be resolved where other applications have already met their limits. The standard PC motherboard can be upgraded to keep up with the state of the art at all times.

Data security: Various concepts for storage of critical data

Create your own data backup plan for your critical data. The options available are data storage on the exchangeable 2.5" hard disk, DVD-RW or external storage via Gigabit Ethernet, USB and WLAN. This allows you to realize your own special backup. Storage to an external hard disk or RAID storage via the SCSI interface is also an option.

There are many advantages in the GEN5i, the compact test laboratory that can also record high-speed data. State of the art technology with numerous features for secure, simple and precise data acquisition. In addition: GEN5i is future-safe to maximize your return of investment.

The best follow-up product for your Odyssey

GEN5i is the ideal successor to Odyssey. Profit from the immense leap in performance from Odyssey to GEN5i. We think it is a quantum leap. We are talking about 25% more acquisition capacity, 10x faster data acquisition, 40x more memory for data and a 200x greater transient memory, as well as a 10x faster streaming to disk.

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GEN5i at a glance

• Successor to Odyssey
• Replacement for VME and VXE systems
• Portable test laboratory, consisting of measurement electronics, PC and SW

Typical applications:

• Data recorder
• Transient recorder

Typical application areas:

• Pyrotechnics
• Energy and high-voltage technology
• Destructive material testing
• Aerospace

Measuring device:

• 5 slots for input modules
• Up to 40 analog input channels
• Sampling rate 200kS/s to 100MS/s per channel, depends on input module

Input modules:

• 4 channel signal conditioning
• 8 channel voltage input module
• 4 channel 100MS/s fast digitizer
• 64 channel binary or counter input
• Up to 2GB RAM per module
• Data transmission (streaming) direct to disk without file size limitation
• Up to 56 MB/s aggregate rate, StatStream technology (patent pending)
• Display 100 GB data in less than 10s

Options:

• IRIG and GPS Timing interface
• SCSI interface for external hard disk or RAID removable hard disk