• 850 MHz micro-processor with 64 MB RAM and 64 MB solid state disk


• 4 kHz maximum loop rate


• 16-bit A/D resolution and 100 kHz conversion rate with “track-and-hold”


• Adaptive digital servo control with Windows™ (98/NT/2000/XP) interface software


• Accepts up to 8 DSB-111 Universal Digital Signal Conditioning modules for load cells, LVDTs (AC and DC), pressure sensors, or other analog input signals


• Automatic sensor recognition


• Adjustable offset range: +/- 5 volts


• Digital gain range: 1 to 2000 in 4096 steps


• +/-5 volt DC excitation


• 5 Volt RMS @ 3 kHz AC excitation


• 6-pole anti-alias filter with 0-100 Hz flat response with less than 0.009 dB ripple and 60 dB attenuation at frequencies above 1,500 Hz


• Accepts up to 4 servo amplifier or ±10 VDC output boards (DSB-121, DSB-122 and DSB-123 boards)


• 16-bit D/A resolution


• ±10 volt output board with 25 mA maximum current (DSB-121)


• 325 mA maximum output (DSB-122)


• 325 mA maximum output with ±15 VDC and +24 VDC power (DSB-123)


• Null and Gain control


• 4 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs


• Watchdog timer to detect control program status for automatic interlock shutdown


• Motor on/off control signal and remote oil temperature and oil level readouts as well as power, motor and filter status feedback


• Internal & external temperature monitoring


• TCP/IP and RS-232 Communications

DESCRIPTION

The SCON-1500 features an integrated 850 MHz microprocessor based digital servo controller and includes the CATS Standard software. This is a complete and self-contained module featuring built in function generator, data acquisition, and digital I/O unit. Utilizing state-of-the-art Universal Signal Conditioning boards, this system can accept load cells, pressure transducers, LVDTs, or other analog input signals. Each channel features digital offset and gain, 16-bit resolution, and anti-alias filter. This system includes a 100,000 hertz A/D converter with “track-and-hold.” Track-and-hold ensures that the converted values from all attached sensors (load cells, deformation, etc.) represent a single instant in time eliminating any data skew from delays in the A/D converter.

The signal conditioning electronics are fully digital with settings directly manipulated by the software. Different equipment configurations are saved making it very easy to change sensors like load cells or deformation transducers. At the same time, the digital settings are protected from inexperienced users to eliminate accidental modifications to sensor calibrations and amplifications. In addition, the system incorporates automatic sensor recognition that will automatically load the correct sensor setup upon connecting or changing a transducer.

Included with this system is a true 32-bit Windows™ GCTS CATS Standard software (Win 98/NT/2000/XP) Graphical User Interface with a Universal Test module that allows you to create a variety of wave forms. The standard system also includes calculated inputs from one or several analog channels that can be directly servo controlled or monitored in real time.

Any system sensor can then be used to provide advanced servo control with "on-the-fly bump less" transfer switching between any connected transducer or calculated inputs.

The SCON-1500 can be upgraded with the CATS Advanced software, increasing the abilities of the testing system. Please see the information regarding the CATS Advanced software for more information.

SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical: . . . . . . . . . 90-260 VAC / 50-60 Hz
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 Amps max.

Dimensions: . . . . . . . . 430 mm x 380 mm x 270 mm (WxDxH)
Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 kg.