DataFlex 1000 Series
with Built-in Signal Conditioning
DSPCon’s solution for high-speed, highvalue, high-capacity data acquisition &
analysis reduces risk and lowers costs.
Whether you prefer a built-in touch screen or remote
access, DSPCon’s DataFlex 1000 series of data
acquisition and analysis systems are full-featured, easyto-use, and offer a cost-effective migration path as your
needs grow. The DataFlex’s built-in signal conditioning
saves space, money, and setup time.
Shortens Development Time. Lowers Cost and Risk.
Each DataFlex system consists of a Control Module and
one or more Analog Modules with built-in signal
conditioning. The Control Module of a DataFlex 1000
system features a fully-functional touch-screen display,
while the DataFlex 1000A is a ruggedized, rackmountable, space saving, single-unit Control Module for
high-vibration environments. Both systems can be
accessed remotely.
Analysis Tools & Software
From sixteen to over 1000 channels, DSPCon’s stackable
architecture offers great scalability. And with
comprehensive software bundles, you can easily view
real-time displays, peruse analysis results, monitor
alarm and limits, and manipulate gain.
Key Benefits
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Lowers risk, cost, and logistics concerns for the
aerospace, defense, aviation, and automotive industries
Simple installation and ease-of-use
Infinite, lossless recording capability
Built-in signal conditioning for strain gauges, RTDs,
accelerometers, IEPE sensors, and voltage output devices
Very high bandwidth: Up to 97.2 kHz per channel with
anti-alias filtering and no bandwidth degradation for
increased channel counts
Over 24 continuous hours of integrated recording
capacity (with hot-swappable drives) significantly
reduces recurring storage costs
IRIG–B time code recording with real-time display
Data formats: CATS, DATX, UFF-58, CSV, WAV, MATLAB
Full graphical replay provides flexible data analysis
Rugged, flight-capable design
Compatible with, and a replacement for, many popular
recorder models, including Sony SIR-1000 and SIR-3000
models
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MultiScope: DSPCon’s award-winning display of up to 32
digital oscilloscopes & spectrum analyzers on one screen.
General Analysis bundles analytical tools including
narrowband & cross-channel post-processors, time
domain analyzer, an overlay & concatenation utility, and
a data resampler.
Limits & Alarms displays and sets alarm conditions and
real-time peak detection on all channels.
Acoustic Analysis including Nth Octave processing that
provides single-channel, octave-fraction-based spectral
analysis in SPL and PSD form.
Rotating Machinery provides analyses as functions of
time or RPM. Includes shaft-speed analyzer to determine
the relationship between time and RPM. Displays plots of
Campbell, Shaft Speed, Combined Campbell, Spectral,
Time, Order, Time Limits, Order with Phase, Waterfall,
and Cross-Channel Analysis.
Shock & Vibration provides interactive and batch
analysis of sine-sweep and shock tests, and single- or
two-channel spectral analysis based on peak response or
a narrowband-tracking filter.
DataFlex 1000 and 1000A Control Module
INFINITELY EXPANDABLE by adding Analog Modules
32-channels
64 channels and up….
Graphical UI (accessed remotely or via DF-1000 touch-screen)
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System controls
o Start/stop recording
o Enable/disable channels
o Set bandwidth (sample rate)
o Set gains
o Enable/disable IEPE signal conditioning
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System information display
o Run status (idle/monitor/record)
o Media status (remaining disk and projected time)
Ethernet Control Interface
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Back panel 10/100/1000 Ethernet port
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Connector: RJ-45
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Standard protocol: TCP-IP
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Used for additional, optional capabilities
o Remote control and real-time monitoring of ALL channels
o Remote real-time limits (frequency and time domain)
o Calibration and configuration
Voice Annotation
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Input
o Quantization: 24 bits rounded to 16 bits
o Input type: 3.5mm jack with volume control
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Output
o 3.5mm headphone jack with volume control
Analog Monitor Channel
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Full bandwidth output
o Front panel BNC
o Direct voltage (single ended)
o Output impedance: 50 Ohm
o Output range: ±10 volts
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Audio output
o 3.5mm headphone jack with volume control
o Direct voltage (single ended) - 600 Ohm output impedance
Timing
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Input: BNC connector, IRIG-B -123 AM modulated signal
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Output (replay): BNC connector, IRIG-B -123 AM modulated
signal
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10 MHz reference input
Physical/Environmental
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DF-1000 Touch-screen Control Module:
5”H x 17”W x 13.5”D, 14 lbs (6.35 kg)
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DF-1000A Control Module:
1.5”H x 17”W x 13.5”D, 8.75 lbs (3.97 kg)
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Analog Modules:
5”H x 17”W x 13.5”D, 28.3 lbs (12.84 kg)
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Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
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Relative humidity: 20 – 80%
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Power: 50-60 Hz; 100-240 Volts.
Control Module: 35 Watts. Analog Module: 195 Watts typical
Analog I/O Expansion Modules
Analog
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2 hot-swappable front-mounted drives: HDD & SDD available
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Bandwidth per channel: Up to 97.2 kHz
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32-channel base units, infinitely expandable to produce largechannel-count synchronously-sampled systems
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IEPE compatible & direct voltage (unbalanced/differential:
switchable)
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Voice and IRIG-B channels
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Sampling frequency: adjustable 1 kHz to 216 kHz, selectable
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Inter-channel phase difference of < 1 degree@97.2kHz
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Analog input characteristics
o Quantization: 24 bits or 16 bits (factory settable option)
o Direct voltage - oversampled sigma-delta codec or IEPE sensor
o Optional, fully-integrated, external support for PE and
strain/bridge conditioning
o Input impedance: 1 mega-ohm
o Input connector: Rear panel BNC or DB-25
o Input: ±0.1 to ±10 Volts in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500,
1000 steps, AC/DC coupled
o IEPE excitation: 3 – 21 milliamps
o Dynamic range > 88 dB (measured at input > ±1 volt)
o Filtering: complete anti-alias filtering to 10 MHz
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Analog Output characteristics:
o Output: Front panel BNC outputs, 50 Ohm
o Total harmonic distortion (record+playback) <-84 dB
Fully Integrated Signal Conditioning
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General
o Gain: 1,2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000
o Maximum Measurable Input Voltage: 10Vpk, 20Vpp
o Maximum Input Voltage Protection: 40Vpk min
o CMRR: 110dB, 0-60Hz
o Input Impedance: 10 Mohms
o Calibration: Full end-to-end and shunt
o Built-in calibration bus
o Differential/Single Ended
o Over voltage, compliance voltage, short circuit continuous
monitoring on each channel
o Built-in test and automated, full-factory acceptance test
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Constant Voltage Excited Bridge: Option
o Voltage excitation with selectable remote sense
o 3 wire to 8 wire support
o Built-in shunt calibration 10.000K, 15.000K , and 47.000K
Ohms
o Quarter-, half-, and full-bridge completion for 120, 350,
and 1000 ohm devices
o 0 - 24 volt excitation level, 3 millivolt resolution
o Automatic gain selection based on gauge resistance, gauge
factor, excitation, bridge type, lead-wire resistance
o Automatic and manual bridge balancing
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Excitation monitoring
o Constant Current Excitation: Option
o Current excitation 0-25 mA maximum with better than 1
uA resolution
o 2 wire to 4 wire support
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IEPE Excitation
o 3 to 21 ma, resolution 3 ma
o Compliance voltage 21 volts maximum
o Bias voltage monitoring, short detection
o TEDs support
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