DATS-tetrad

Record anywhere, with or without a PC

A rugged, portable data acquisition system with up to 32 channels. Battery powered, MIL-STD tested and stackable to over 1,000 channels.

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Description

The DATS-tetrad is a rugged, portable data acquisition system with up to 32 high-speed analogue inputs. A built-in processor and solid-state storage mean it can record standalone, with no PC needed, or you can connect a laptop or PC for real-time monitoring and data capture.

Built for flexibility, the DATS-tetrad works as a standalone recorder, a classic front end or part of a distributed system, from 4 to over 1,000 channels.

Key benefits

Accurate, repeatable measurements
Operates standalone without a PC
Portable, with battery power
Rugged and MIL-STD tested
Simple capture and analysis with DATS software
Stack DATS-tetrads for higher channel counts
Optional built-in GPS

Sensors and inputs

A wide range of input options is available, including microphones, accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, load, pressure and force sensors, tachometers, rotary encoders, digital I/O and CAN bus. Analogue and digital outputs are also available, with open- and closed-loop control options.

The DATS-tetrad can measure:

Vibration, shock and impact
Acoustics
Displacement, position and proximity
Strain, force, load and torque
Pressure and temperature
Tachometers, rotary encoders and photoelectric sensors
CAN bus

It works with any suitable IEPE, charge, temperature, bridge or powered sensor.

Connect and power your way

Hassle-free, zero-configuration Gigabit Ethernet and USB connections let you link to a laptop or PC. The DATS-tetrad can be powered from mains, from a vehicle supply or from its optional internal battery, giving up to four hours of operation depending on configuration.

Measurement modules

The DATS-tetrad can be configured with up to four modules from the measurement card range:

Module	Description
8612	8-channel ADC (IEPE and direct) with tacho
8614	8-channel ADC (IEPE, direct and bridge) with tacho
8602	4-channel ADC (IEPE, direct and TEDS) with tacho
8604	4-channel ADC (IEPE, direct, TEDS and bridge) with tacho
8608	8-channel thermocouple
8620	4-channel advanced tacho
8624	2 or 4-channel DAC and digital I/O
8640	Dual-channel CAN bus

Specifications

Inputs	Up to 32 channels, plus tachos
Maximum sampling rate	Up to 400k samples/sec/channel
Resolution	24-bit
Multi-rate sampling	Multiple sampling rates can run at the same time on separate cards
Communications	Gigabit Ethernet; USB
GPS (optional)	Built-in, with external aerial socket
Battery (optional)	Up to 4 hours, depending on configuration
Supply voltage	Internal battery; external 10–36 V DC (for example, vehicle battery); AC mains adapter supplied
Power usage	Less than 80 W (worst case)
Expansion	Stackable and interconnectable, distributed by Ethernet and USB
Operating temperature	-10°C to 45°C (14°F to 113°F) cold start; -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F) warm start
Humidity	95% RH, non-condensing
Shock and vibration	MIL-STD-810G
IP rating	IP31
Dimensions (H x W x D)	115 x 360 x 225 mm (4.5 x 14.2 x 8.9 in)
Weight	Approx. 5 kg (11 lb), depending on configuration

Specifications may be subject to change without prior notice.

Accessories

Add the DATS-tetrad WiFi for wireless control from a tablet or laptop, or the Exocase for protection in the field.

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DATS software

The DATS-tetrad comes with fully integrated DATS capture and analysis software, from data capture and real-time display to order analysis, waterfalls and automated worksheets.

Find out more about DATS software