LMS SCADAS
Durability Recorder
Mobile data acquisition for tough environments
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LMS SCADAS Durability Recorder
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LMS SCADAS Durability Recorder
Ready to rough it: when it really gets tough
The LMS SCADAS Durability Recorder is specifically designed for truly rugged data acquisition in extreme conditions. With all the water,
dust, dirt, shock, vibrations and jolts associated with real-life testing, it is no wonder that durability data acquisition equipment needs to
be rougher and tougher than typical data acquisition equipment. In this light, it also makes sense to leave your computer at the office and
count on the handy LMS SCADAS Smart Control to manage and validate the test data on-site.
With its go-anywhere reliability, the LMS SCADAS Durability
Recorder is a rugged instrument with true MIL-STD-810F
compliancy. Its sturdy and robust design can stand up to the most
diverse external climate conditions from -20°C to +55°C and is
tested for 60gpk shock and 7.7grms vibration. The LMS SCADAS
Durability Recorder contains no moving parts such as fans or hard
discs reducing the risk of breaking down in the field. Its innovative
cooling system made fan cooling obsolete. It is also available
in a sealed version to resist dust and water according ingress
protection code IP54.
Rugged and durable from connection to the
final measurement
Durable measurements start with quality cables and rugged
connectors for no-compromise data acquisition security. The
MIL-STD-810F certified LEMO connectors on the LMS SCADAS
Durability Recorder ensure vibration-resistant cable connections.
LEMO connectors are renowned for their endurance lasting up to
5000 mating cycles.
Compact-n-easy in a rough-n-tough package
The LMS SCADAS Durability Recorder is not only compact in size,
it is also a snap to install. Thanks to its sturdy yet flexible cable
connections, all you have to do is plug the cable into the front
panel. This means no more struggling with small or tricky backpanel set-ups.
PC-free smart data recording:
CompactFlash recording and PDA monitoring
Besides being rough-n-tough, the LMS SCADAS Durability Recorder
is strikingly independent - with its 100% autonomous operation and
direct-to-CompactFlash card recording. Now you no longer need
to even think about how you are going to get a laptop hooked up
to your test set-up as no PC is required during measurement, all
the acquired data and the conversation format are saved on highperformance, fast read/write solid-state CompactFlash memory
cards. The data is perfectly ready for on-site analysis or further
study back at the lab or in the office.
Internal battery or AC/DC
The LMS SCADAS Durability Recorder’s internal battery is ideal
for typical short-duration (up to 40 minutes) measurements. With
a minimum power consumption of less than 1 W per channel and
support for a wide range of DC input voltages, you can operate the
unit from practically any mobile power source – be it a car, truck,
train, crane or any other piece of equipment.
The LMS SCADAS Durability Recorder at a glance
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Shock and vibration: MIL-STD-810F to 7.7grms vibration and 60gpk shock
Dust and water-splash protection: IP54 ingress protection sealing
Rugged connector: MIL-STD-810F LEMO-connector to 15grms vibration and 100gpk shock
Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C/-4°F to +131°F
No moving parts/no fan: reduced risk of in-field breakdowns
Compact and easy to install: small footprint
Low power consumption: less than 1W per channel
Flexible power supply: internal battery, vehicle DC (9-36V) battery or AC power supply
Flexible set-ups: accessible front-panel connection points
PC-free smart and secure data recording
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LMS SCADAS Durability Recorder
Maximum measurement power in one single box
Your average data acquisition measurement today covers a wide range of challenges from analog direct sensor measurements combined
with the vehicle network CAN, GPS and wheel force transducers. Or perhaps the focus is on covering a multitude of test set-ups: measure
any combination of strain, load, moment, displacement, acceleration, tacho signal, pressure, temperature… all without swapping cards or
adding extra external signal conditioning.
Dedicated to durability engineering, the LMS SCADAS Durability Recorder contains flexible, built-in, universal signal conditioning - up to
72 direct sensor measurements in one single unit - so that users can easily set up a variety of tests whatever their needs. This limits the
amount of required equipment which, of course, reflects on the bottom line.
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Universal durability card - Simplify your set-up
and save instrumentation time
The universal durability card (DB8) supports it all: signal
conditioning, A/D conversion and signal processing. Signal
conditioning for every single channel is software selectable
between strain gauges in full, half and quarter bridge
configurations, as well as load cells, pressure transducers,
potentiometers, bridge-type capacitive, piezo-resistive or MEMSbased accelerometers and, if needed, standard voltage input.
Offering the unique combination of strain-based, vibration and
displacement measurements in one single module, the DB8 is
the most versatile solution for durability-type measurement
campaigns. Moreover, the card has only one pin assignment for all
sensors, which means a cable error is practically impossible.
Built-in GPS and embedded CAN
The LMS SCADAS Durability Recorder comes complete with a builtin GPS receiver for instant and accurate absolute time, speed and
position data acquisition. Users can count on the embedded CAN
interface or expand it to a dual-channel CAN module (CN-2) for
direct access to low-speed and high-speed vehicle bus data.
Extend signal conditioning with wheel force
transducers
The LMS SCADAS Durability Recorder can be expanded
with a digital interface to the KISTLER RoaDyn 2000 Wheel
Force Transducer system. A simple UTP connection supports
synchronous acquisition of all relevant wheel force signals: forces,
moments, angle and angle speed.
Guaranteed high-quality data
Standardizing on 24-bit, high-sampled data converted via sigmadelta AD converters translates to high quality data from any signal
from high amplitude to low signal-to-noise. You’ll no longer have
to choose between range and accuracy. Plus there are a number
of verification methods to ensure measurement integrity, including
overload detection, and short circuit or open circuit on a per
channel basis. Internal or external shunt calibration verifies sensor
and cable operation as well.
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Flexibility and modularity: tuned to your measurement needs
The ideal multi-purpose investment, the LMS SCADAS Durability Recorder adds another dimension to testing flexibility.
Expandable for high channel count
Lab-ready real-time front-end
The LMS SCADAS Durability Recorder is completely expandable,
making it the ideal companion for multiple in-field test set-ups
ranging from a simple 4-channel run to a complex multi-frame
376-channel single-synchronized measurement.
Of course, thanks to its core LMS SCADAS technology, the LMS
SCADAS Durability Recorder is perfectly at home in a PC-based
laboratory system. Engineers can easily integrate a LMS SCADAS
Durability Recorder with IST, MTS or other laboratory testing
equipment. Analog outputs let users connect conditioned data
signals to test rig controllers for laboratory test development.
For high-channel counts where the channels are divided over
multiple separated testing units, the system supports a daisychained master/slave configuration with fully synchronized data
automatically collected in one measurement file. In this case, it
is easy to secure the frames together using 50m optical cable
-- rather than costly transducer cabling - and obtain much higher
quality measurements while you’re at it.
Designed to be multipurpose
With the LMS SCADAS Durability Recorder and a range of universal
modules, you’ll be able to expand from mobile data acquisition for
durability to include areas like human body vibration testing, sound
power homologation, structural and modal analysis, and rotating
machinery testing – all based on one single system.
Fast, reliable complete on-PDA
feedback through Bluetooth®
• Vehicle DC battery or AC
power supply
• IP54 - dust and water-splash
protected
• MIL-STD-810F rugged design
incl. LEMO connectors
PC-free autonomous and
secure CompactFlash recording
• In one single module integrated signal conditioning for
- Strain gauges in full, half and quarter bridge
- Load cells
- Pressure transducers
- Potentiometers
- Bridge-type capacitive accelerometers
- Piezo-resistive accelerometers
- MEMS-based accelerometers
- Standard voltage input
• Signal conditioning selectable on a channel by channel basis
• 24-bit A/D conversion for guaranteed high quality data
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• Low power consumption less than 1 W per channel
GPS - Real-time tracking of
position, speed and time
Real-time tracking of RPM
• Internal battery up to 40 min
measurement
CAN - Direct access to vehicle
network
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Frame code
SCR05
SCM06S
SCD07
SCD08S
SCD09
SCM10S
Rugged
Enclosure
sealed aluminium enclosure
Vibration protection
MIL-STD-810F [20-2000Hz(random): 7.7grms]
Shock protection
MIL-STD-810F [60gpk applying an 11ms sawtooth shock pulse; 3 shocks per direction]
Ingress protection
IP32
IP54
Relative humidity
IP32
Up to 95% non-condensing
Operating temperature
Operating: -20 °C to +55 °C (-4°F to +131°F), Storage: -20 °C to +70 °C (-4°F to +158°F)
Cooling system
No fan, heat conduction via card guides, cooling via heat pipes to heat sink
Mobility
Dimensions (WxHxD)
345x92x300 mm3
Weight
345x142x300 mm3
6.2 kg
9.6 kg
10.5 kg
Input power
External power mode
AC using external mains adapted, Auto ranging DC input from 9VDC to 36VDC
Internal battery mode
Rechargeable Li-ion MN battery; rating 21.6V - 1.6Ah
Internal battery operation time
60 min
40 min
64 min
Channel count
Number of free slots
5
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7
Maximum number of analog sensors per frame
40
48
56
Channel expansion via slave frame
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SCM06S or SCM10S
SCD08S
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SCM06S or SCM10S
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LMS SCADAS Smart Control
Data validation when it is needed – on the track
Time is everything during data acquisition and usually there is only one chance to get the data right. On-the-spot PC-less trackside data
validation guarantees high quality data and eliminates needless test campaign reruns.
With the LMS SCADAS Smart Control, users can instantly validate recorded data quality during and after each measurement run right on
site, so that there is no doubt about the acquired data accuracy and zero risk to the design cycle as a whole. Using the Bluetooth® antenna
and a Microsoft Windows Mobile PDA, technicians can control and monitor the entire measurement process via the PDA’s easy-to-use
graphical user interface and get full confidence in the test-run quality.
The power of simplicity
Recording with the LMS SCADAS Durability Recorder could not
be simpler. You can set-up your tests before in the office and
upload the information directly on the CompactFlash card. Onsite, all a technician needs to do is power up the LMS SCADAS
Durability Recorder and after a simple push of the button, the unit
is balanced and capturing data.
Fast, easy, reliable, complete on-PDA feedback
Technicians can easily determine within minutes if the data
captured is valid without referring to complicated engineering
tools. During the recording process, the LMS SCADAS Durability
Recorder provides instant graphical and tabular feedback
per channel right on the PDA-based remote control. Besides
information such as overload, min, max, mean, RMS, RPM, users
can also access feedback regarding remaining battery time and
remaining storage capacity. The actual data sets can be annotated
and field modifications to the measurement set-up can be made
on the fly. This way, the user can adapt configurations and tune
measurement parameters as the data comes in.
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On-board data reduction for track-side
validation
The on-board digital signal processing power stores a condensed
overview time series and overall statistics while real-time data
is collected. This means you can check the data without waiting
for it to be uploaded. This is ideal for trackside data validation –
especially when gigabytes and gigabytes need to be processed.
With this information, you can easily decide to go for a rerun or
return to the lab in full confidence – with the quality data you need.
One-person operation
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Bluetooth communication – no hassles with cables and wires
Wireless start-stop balancing
Glove-friendly touch screen for easy operation
Icon-based graphics: easy-to-see while driving
Direct user feedback: alarm notifications, real-time digital
displays, full color measurement status
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LMS Test.Xpress Durability
Fast and accurate set-up and seamless high quality data delivery in one single package
Faster and more accurate measurement
set-ups
Setting up the LMS SCADAS Durability Recorder could not be
simpler. Users simply prepare the measurement set-up in the office
and store the full test set-up directly on the CompactFlash card
using LMS Test.Xpress Durability.
LMS Test.Xpress Durability is specifically tuned for handling
challenging set-ups including a large number of channels. An
active MS Excel-like grid shows all channels at a glance, providing
quick access to all signal conditioning settings in an intuitive and
interactive way. During instrumentation and test preparation, the
signal quality is assessed through accurate calibration and realtime signal checks in a multitude of displays: multi-channel digital
oscilloscope, overload, level, digital. Signal calibration and signal
checks ensure correct cabling and functioning of all sensors so
that the measurement can be started in full confidence.
Further validate during upload
Finish your test report with a minimum of fuss
You can easily drag and drop data in displays, copy and paste
displays or use the default reports in HTML, Word or Excel format,
all this using Windows-standard XML-based reporting.
Connect your PC for real-time engineering
validation
Do you want to use a PC during a measurement campaign and
eliminate the risk of hard disk failure? No problem, the LMS
SCADAS Durability Recorder can directly stream the data to a PC
hard disk over the UTP connection and in parallel store raw time
data on the CompactFlash card, offering gap-free and secure data
recording at the full bandwidth without affecting real-time analyzer
performance. While the system records to disk, LMS Test.Xpress
Durability displays instant results and can perform statistics, FFT,
PSD, rainflow and time-at-level in parallel. This eliminates postprocessing time, permitting on-the-spot validation – and lets you
diagnose trouble spots while you measure.
Data delivery needs to be quick, but at the same time it needs
to be accurate and of high quality. LMS Test.Xpress Durability
lets users perform the final validation during data upload from a
CompactFlash card. Not only is this extremely fast, it puts a variety
of extra validation processing options - like signal math, filtering,
statistics, FFT, PSD, rainflow, and time at level – right at your
fingertips to confirm that the acquired data is error-free.
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LMS Durability Engineering solutions
Optimizing durability performance
LMS offers a unique portfolio of products and services covering the entire durability process. From realistic design and validation with
accurate loads, to accelerated durability testing, to simulation techniques assessing durability performance in the earliest part of the
design cycle, LMS has the right solution to make those critical go-the-distance improvements to your design process.
¼¼ LMS TecWare Load Data Processing
Designed for testing productivity: Analyze. Automate. Accelerate.
LMS TecWare streamlines the process of consolidating load data, analyzing durability-specific characteristics and designing
accelerated test procedures.
¼¼ LMS Virtual.Lab Durability
Design optimization using LMS simulation
LMS Virtual.Lab Durability is a simulation solution to analyze the strength and fatigue of components and systems. Dedicated postprocessing helps engineers get feedback on critical areas and understand root causes of fatigue problems.
¼¼ LMS Test.Lab Vibration Control
Complete solutions for vibration and shock testing
LMS Test.Lab Vibration Control helps test engineers certify and homologate their products. The system offers accurate closed-loop
shaker control and a maximum of built-in safety mechanisms, minimizing risks of damaging costly test items.
¼¼ LMS Engineering Services
Solving critical engineering challenges
LMS Engineering Services helps customers optimize product designs and address tough engineering challenges. The LMS approach
to functional performance engineering can truly be a strategic competitive advantage for every company.
¼¼ LMS Customer Services
A partnership for your success
LMS offers a complete portfolio of professional services from installation management to hardware calibration, on-site training and
knowledge transfer. This results in optimized productivity and systems with the latest technology.
¼¼ The Durability Alliance
“The Durability Alliance” - a close partnership between LMS, Instron Structural Testing Systems and Kistler - ensures a tight
integration of durability related testing and simulation software through joint developments.
Understanding
Operational loads
LMS SCADAS Durability
Recorder
Target Setting &
Test Procedures
LMS TecWare Load Data
Processing
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Design Optimisation
Virtual Product
Validation
LMS Virtual.Lab
Durability
Physical Product
Optimisation &
Validation
LMS Test.Lab Vibration
Control
Final Product Test
LMS SCADAS Durability
Recorder
LMS SCADAS Durability Recorder
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LMS tunes into mission critical engineering
attributes, ranging from system dynamics,
structural integrity and sound quality to durability,
safety and power consumption. With multi-domain
solutions for thermal, fluid dynamics, electrical and
mechanical system behavior, LMS can address the
complex engineering challenges associated with
intelligent system design.
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