Acquire and Analyze

Dynamic Signals
Mecalc´s Quantusseries offers compact systems for the
measurement and output of precise, high-speed analog and
digital signals. Elevating research and engineering aspirations
to new heights with state-of-the-art measurement frontends
paired with the unique PAK ecosystem.
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a scalable platform for your individual measurement tasks.

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MECALC was founded on the desire to do things differently,
cleverly and with better results. Collaborating with global
partners and customers since 1984, MECALC has been
designing, developing and manufacturing advanced data

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acquisition and control systems for industries where
exceptional development and production quality are
essential.

ABOUT MÜLLER-BBM VIBROAKUSTIK SYSTEME

MÜLLER-BBM VibroAkustik Systeme is a global solution
provider for the acquisition and analysis of physical data as
WITH THE
well as data management. Our credo is openness, which we
actively master by continuously integrating standards, such
as ASAM ODS, CAN, EtherCAT®, IENA, iDDS or openMDM®,
POWERFUL
PAK
and collaborating with innovative technology partners. This
openness is the foundation of our open platform architecture
PAK, enabling ecosystems to emerge around physical
data – through the tailored integration of data sources and

ECOSYSTEM
applications.

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the ecosystem area has arrived

SOLUTION d at a o f t h e h i g h e s t q u a l i t y, a n a l y ze d i n t h e m o s t i n te l l i g e n t way

Po w e r f u l Te c h n o l o g y
As premium measurement frontends, all systems – PAK
MKII, Micro Q and Deca Q – boast modularity, scalability
CONNECTED DATA ANALYSIS APPLICATIONS
and flexibility. They can be used individually as well as in a
phase-synchronous network. In combination with the PAK live – PAK Software
Data Sources
technology, the QuantusSeries also integrates seamlessly into
– Your client Application
existing landscapes.

S av e I n v e s t m e n t
Since 1999 our software has been integrated into the hardware
of Mecalc. This has allowed a constant development of the
hardware and software. The new hardware series brings many PAK MK II
PAK classic since 1999
improvements such as battery performance. Nevertheless, the
MK II systems remain an optimal and integrated investment, as
the new modules and controllers can be used with PAK MKII.
Together with our partners we continuously develop to provide
the best integration and scalability.

Higher functionality
MICRO Q
PAK live.hub is a data I/O handler interacting with various data
since 2016
sources, e.g. PAK MK II, Deca Q and Micro Q and state-of-the-
art testing applications.

The PAK family software is designed to record and analyze

all power, NVH, ECU, bus, testbench, and HIL system data
simultaneously.
With its open architecture, PAK live.hub masters a network of
expert tools that are used to best solve each task. We call it
smart live.networks.

DECA Q OTHER DATA SOURCES

Benefits of data ecosystem since 2023

– Controller – Software
DATA MANAGEMENT

The benefits of data eco-systems extend far beyond the – Power Analyzer – Server – Processing & storage Services
boundaries of the individual testing task and have the potential
to impact the entire engineering and data value chain.

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tightly integrated

HOLISTIC SYSTEM optimize each step of your measurement task

Acquire M o n i t o r. Tr i g g e r. R e c o r d .
• Systems start at 2 channels and scale up to • Optional integrated WLAN (IEEE 802.11n) for faster PAK family software solutions capture and store dynamic The PAK live technology enables live data streaming
1000+ channels data transfer and robust connection data using PAK live software embedded on the supported across various data sources. As embedded software on the
• Measures analog parameters such as: • Synchronizes multiple distributed Mainframes hardware of MECALC. This intelligent operation allows the measurement device or PC, PAK live forms the intelligent
Voltage, Acceleration, Vibration, Pulse-period, Sound, via PTP, SyncLink or GPS hardware to run as a standalone unit as well as communicate interface between the measurement device and applications.
Strain, Force, Pressure, Displacement, Temperature with smart devices. Users are able to control and interact
• Able to operate as a standalone unit
• Outputs analog voltage with the measurement running using a smart device or PC. The data recorded is extremely secure and of the highest
• PAK live interfaces with GPS, CAN, FlexRay™, In this way, users are able to check the test status of signal quality. Data can either be stored on an integrated SSD or
• 204.8 kSa/s with 24-bit resolution EtherCAT® overloads and sensor connections on-site. streamed live over Ethernet to a storage solution. The data is
• High dynamic range with optimized low noise • Accommodates all of the above in any combination, stored in the open ASAM ODS NVH ATF/XML format.
performance and distortion in any Mainframe

Manage
A reliable and accessible data portal is available for storing,
Analyze browsing, filtering and viewing ASAM ODS compatible data.
In combination with the PAK live technology, the QuantusSeries • A wide range of applications addressing standard As time domain data is stored, it is possible to access the
integrates seamlessly into existing landscapes. The PAK measurements, signatures and highly specialized acquired data for online analysis or for post-processing.
live.hub makes it possible to further process physical data applications
of the highest quality with test bench, bus and energy data • Storage of raw time domain data as well as analyzed
or logging parameters and to make the data available in real data
time with the highest performance for various applications.
• Close monitoring of test candidate behavior while post-
processing results quickly
With the PAK live technology continuously transmitting
data multiple applications can access the data stream and • Native support of ASAM ODS NVH ATF/XML as well Acquire, analyze, monitor &
subscribe to the signals required for their respective tasks – as standard data formats for importing and exporting m a n a g e w i t h o n e s e t u p.
even in different applications at the same time. measurement data e.g. Universal, SDF
• To be used in both mobile and laboratory environments,
The resulting system environment combines highly in quality control or when troubleshooting
modular, multi-channel data acquisition hardware with high • Extensive calculation and processing options for data
performance analysis and graphical processing for various
• Interactive coupling of measurement data across
applications. Integrated data management is also available.
diagrams
PAK software components include: • Automized generation of standard reports directly after
• Easy workflows from setup to measurement the measurement

• High-performance real-time analysis with different data • Customizable reports with individual presentation options
types and multiple sampling groups in parallel (graphics, diagrams, layouts, etc.)
• Graphic streaming

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modular system

HARDWARE configure your system to fit any of your measurement tasks

Flexibilit y in highest qualit y

Configure your system to fit any of your measurement tasks. PAK supports the PAK
MK II as well as the Micro Q and Deca Q from Mecalc’s Quantusseries. The software is
integral part of the hardware. To fulfill the measurement tasks in the best possible way
and with the highest quality, the hardware can be precisely configured. I/O Modules
and Compound Modules for your application. I/O Modules may be added and swapped
removed in the field as needed, allowing a single system to be configured for a wide
range of applications.

PA K M K I I
PAK MKII is the measurement system for
all dynamic data. Modular to the last detail,
it can be easily adapted to the respective
measurement task and supports all common
sensors.

M A I N F R A M E S , S Y S T E M C O N T R O L L E R & P O W E R S U P P LY
Depending on the selected system, you can choose from One slot is used for the VMEbus System Controller and Power
up to four mainframe sizes, which are available to accom- Supply, The VMEbus, with the IEEE 1588-2008 standard
Micro Q modate the number of boards and I/O Modules required to for synchronization, was chosen to be the core of the PAK
configure a suitable system. Each slot supports up to four MKII concept as any modular concept should be powerful

+
Micro Q combines innovative technologies I/O Modules or one Compound Module. Any number of slots and versatile, as well as stable and sustainable.
and intelligence with compact size, delivering can be left open for planned later expansion.
unsurpassed data quality and signal integrity.

Deca Q
SIGNAL CONDITIONING ACCESSORIES
Mainframes and controllers with optimized
mechanics, high data throughput and To address nearly all sensor types and dynamic param- Accessories are used to personalize a system. For exam-
improved power management eters, a more compact tier of modularity is required for ple, SubModules could be required to provide a special in-
signal conditioning amplifiers. A Sub-VMEbus concept was terface to an individual sensor, such as when both a Pt100
therefore devised where 4 Modules fit onto a single Signal temperature sensor and K-type thermocouple are plugged
Conditioning VMEbus board which provides the mechani- into the same Module. Here a SubModule is used to satisfy
cal and electronic infrastructure for these Modules. each specific signal and connector need. Other accesso-
ries include Rack Mounts and SeatFrames.

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 MICRO Q DECA Q

The MICRO Q provides a flexible platform for a wide variety of interchangeable The DECA Q is a highly configurable platform for a wide variety of applications. It is
QuantusSeries I/O Modules, as well as synchronization with other systems. A set range of available in several different sizes and configurations; from battery powered for field
configurations is available, each one able to support almost any testing scenario. Compact measurements, to large rack mounted systems in test cells. Combined with the wide range
and portable, the MICRO Q is a hand-held system that can be synchronized to increase of interchangeable QuantusSeries I/O Modules, the DECA Q supports almost any testing
channel count and facilitate distributed measurements. Multiple MICRO Q systems can be scenario. Multiple DECA Q systems can be combined into a single system using PTP
combined to form a larger system. These systems are synchronized using a PTP Switch. synchronization. GPS Synchronization is also available for remote systems.

GPS RUGGED I MACHINED FROM ALUMINUM I OPTIONAL WI-FI I OPTIONAL SSD

BULIT-IN-BATTERIE
Time, position data and synchronization with
drift compensation
ETHERNET - POE / PTP
S-PORT One cable for PoE Power, ETHERNET - POE / PTP
For additional tethered features Synchronization and Ethernet
S-PORT One cable for PoE Power,
CAN / CAN FD
Synchronization and Ethernet
For additional tethered features 10 – 30 VDC input
WI-FI Interface to CAN
communication bus

128 GB SSD 10 – 30 VDC input

100% data confidence

TAC
Analog Tachometer

I/O MODULES
• 6 to 12 Channels Charge | Voltage | ICP®
• 8 to 16 Channels Temperature
• 4 to 8 Channels Bridge | Voltage | ICP® 2 SLOTS FOR I/O MODULES
• 2 to 4 Channels High-Speed Bridge and Voltage Choose from a variety of signal conditioning
• 2 to 4 Channels Microphone | Voltage | ICP® Modules to be ready for any measurement scenario
I/O MODULE SLOTS REMOVEABLE HANDLE

Up to 120 Channels
POWER BANK in a single chassis

Attach and swap for increased CUSTOMIZED MOBILE RACKS

uninterrupted measurement time

OPTIONAL SILENT FANS MULTIPLE BATTERIES

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from compact to complex

MAINFRAMES MAINFRAMES MICRO Q

The mainframe series consists of a 2-, 3-, 4-, and 6-slot VMEbus based mainframe. Their Hand-held systems with endless possibilities
mechanical design has been optimized for thermal performance together with resistance
to shock and vibration while retaining its compact form factor. A convenient carrying Designed for convenient recording, troubleshooting and laboratory quality portable
handle is provided on all Mainframes for enhanced portability. This can be removed if measurements, this hand held 2-18 channel system impresses users with its simple
required. approach and robust handling. The MICRO Q’s features include high quality signal
conditioning channels, modular capability to adapt to any measurement scenario, a
The external surfaces of the smaller 2- and 3-slot Mainframes are cooled through natural strong power management concept for all day operation, as well as the freedom to move
convection alone. The 4- and 6-slot Mainframes are cooled through a combination of and store data securely with built-in WLAN, GPS and a 128 GB SSD card.
natural and forced convection. The fan speed is controlled by software to maintain a
suitable running temperature. For noise sensitive measurements the fan can be switched Truly unlimited, the MICRO Q can be an out-of-the-box solution or synchronize with
off. During this time the Mainframe acts as a large thermal mass. multiple MICRO Qs over PTP to create larger measurement landscapes.

The tables below show a few important parameters to consider when selecting
All Mainframes have been designed for both mobile and laboratory applications. Battery
your Mainframe.
backup is provided using a battery housed in the rear of the Mainframe which allows
operation without an external power supply.
Record hundreds of hours Encrypted Wi-Fi network for MICRO Q: 2-Slot Mainframe
of data on a 128 GB SSD communication with smart devices
2-18 channels
Ethernet: 1000BASE-T Precision Time Protocol
Power: 9-30 VDC input (PTP IEEE 1588-2008)

Cooling of external Natural

A selection of diverse modules Mainframes are available as 2-, 3-, Fan: None
surfaces: Convection
enables the precise composition 4- and 6-slot, depending on the
of the measuring system selected hardware. Dimensions 172 x 251 x 53mm Cooling of internal
Conduction
(W H D): (6.77 x 9.88 x 2”) surfaces:

Mass, fully populated

Systems start at 2 channels All Mainframes are internally conduction Mass with battery: 2.25 kg (4.96 lbs) 1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
without battery:
and scale up to 1000+ cooled ensuring that no dusty air circulates
channels within the Mainframe.
Maximum volume: 2.2 L Battery capacity: 40 Wh each

+ Designed to withstand shock All Mainframes are machined

- and vibration while operating in from aluminum
environmental temperatures from
-20 °C up to +55 °C
Small Por table Measurements
Use the full potential in mobile measurements
to collect the data of interest and all possible The MICRO Q
supporting data. This often requires a combination is the perfect fit,
of analog data, such as acceleration and sound, with its compact
along with digital data from the CAN bus that form factor and
brings in all the embedded data of the system. built-in channels.
This fuller picture often enables the source of Securely control
unwanted behaviors to be traced and resolved your MICRO Q with
versus only having the symptomatic data without your tablet, iPad
an explanation.For this holistic picture to come or smart phone,
together, the digital and analog data need to be while enjoying
synchronized not only channel to channel but laboratory quality
potentially between multiple systems as well. measurements.

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MAINFRAMES DECA Q
ONE SYSTEM
SUPPORTS AN
State-of-the-art digital processing INFINITE NUMBER
The DECA Q is designed for field use and is available with options for Wi-Fi
communications, an internal SSD for internal data storage, and multiple field-swappable
OF TEST
batteries. The DECA Q is a highly configurable platform for a wide variety of applications.
It is available in several different sizes and configurations; from battery powered for field
SCENARIOS
measurements, to large rack mounted systems in test cells. Combined with the wide
range of interchangeable QuantusSeries I/O Modules, the DECA Q supports almost any
testing scenario. All Mainframe masses have been calculated fully populated with ICS42
G2 Modules as well as WLAN and SSD

The tables below show a few important parameters to consider when selecting
your Mainframe.

DECA Q-02: 2-Slot-Mainframe Number of VMEbus Power Supply and Number of VMEbus Power Supply and DECA Q-04: 4-Slot Mainframe
2 PQ 45 4 PQ 45
slots: System Controller: slots: System Controller:
up to -24 channels Maximum number of Maximum number of
up to 72 channels
Number of slots for Number of slots for
channels 24 1 channels 72 3
SC42 S boards: SC42 S boards:
(if 6 ch/Module): (if 6 ch/Module):

Cooling of external Natural Cooling of external Natural/Forced

Fan: None Fan: Yes
surfaces: Convection surfaces: Convection

Dimensions Cooling of internal Dimensions Cooling of internal

287 x 64 x 264 mm Conduction 307 x 111 x 264 mm Conduction
(W H D): surfaces: (W H D): surfaces:

Mass, fully populated Mass, fully populated Mass, fully populated Mass, fully populated
5.8 kg 5.2 kg 9.1 kg 7.9 kg
with battery: without battery: with battery: without battery:

Volume: 4.9 L Battery capacity: 90 Wh Volume: 9.0 L Battery capacity: 180 Wh

DECA Q-03: 3-Slot Mainframe Number of VMEbus Power Supply and Number of VMEbus Power Supply and DECA Q-06: 6-Slot Mainframe
3 PQ 45 6 PQ 45
slots: System Controller: slots: System Controller:
up to 48 channels Maximum number of Maximum number of
up to 120 channels
Number of slots for Number of slots for
channels 48 2 channels 120 5
SC42 S boards: SC42 S boards:
(if 6 ch/Module): (if 6 ch/Module):

Cooling of external Natural Cooling of external Natural/Forced

Fan: None Fan: Yes
surfaces: Convection surfaces: Convection

Dimensions Cooling of internal Dimensions Cooling of internal

307 x 84 x 264 mm Conduction 307 x 151 x 264 mm Conduction
(W H D): surfaces: (W H D): surfaces:

Mass, fully populated Mass, fully populated Mass, fully populated Mass, fully populated
7.8 kg 7.2 kg 14.7 kg 12.9 kg
with battery: without battery: with battery: without battery:

Volume: 6.8 L Battery capacity: 90 Wh Volume: 12.3 L Battery capacity: 270 Wh

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processing signals

SYSTEM CONTROLLER & S C 42S G 2 :

POWER SUPPLY BOARD

VMEbus Signal Conditioning
Engine and Infrastructure

The SC 42S G2 board provides the isolated power, signal processing

The PQ 45 Controller features extremely high performance. The combination of the SP 30 internal PTP switch for up to 8 Deca Qs and mechanical infrastructure for up to 4 signal conditioning Modules.
and PTP enabled combined system controller and power supply boards enable a PTP cluster. As a powerful dual function board It is a highly advanced board using 5 powerful 24-bit DSPs to process
combining a VMEbus System Controller, Master, Arbiter and Interrupt Handler with VMEbus Power Supply, the PQ 45 can be used large volumes of data transferred between each Module and the
in all Deca Q Mainframes. Options include WLAN IEEE 802.11n for communication to external devices (including smart devices) VMEbus. It also provides isolated power for each Module, sample
as well as an internal Solid-State Disk (SSD) for local storage. timing infrastructure, as well as internal communication interfaces
used to set parameters for each channel. The flexibility of easy
P Q 45 P T P fe a t u r e s: interchangeability of Modules within the same Mainframe or between
• Combined VMEbus System Controller Master, Arbiter and Interrupt Handler, Mainframes is provided by the SC 42S G2 board. This allows users to
permanently installed in one slot of the mainframe include additional Modules to satisfy their measurement and control
• Supports 2eVME standard requirements. Modules are plugged in through the front panel of the
Where used:
• Gigabit Ethernet SC 42S G2 and can be inserted and removed without removing the
• In slot 1 of all Deca Q SC 42S G2 board itself.
• Advanced computational ability
Mainframes
• VMEbus Power Supply
• Can be used with up to S C 42S G 2 f e a t u r e s :
• Power processor with memory 1.5 GHz processor (4-cores) with 2 Gbyte DDR4
5 signal conditioning
Memory • VMEbus slave and interrupter
boards
• Precision Time Protocol (PTP) IEEE 1588-2008 synchronization through Ethernet • Supports the latest 2eVME specifications
• Supports a maximum
port • Mechanics to accommodate 4 Modules
channel count of 120*
• 10-30 VDC input from external power source • Provides accurate timing infrastructure for 4 Modules
Per formance: • Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) between external power and internal battery • 5 separate 24-bit DSPs, one per Module and one on the board
• Fast battery charger for internal battery • 4 isolated power supplies, one per Module
• Maximum throughput of
45 MB/s when streaming • Comprehensive monitoring of internal power supply circuits • Houses the Module’s self-calibration engine
Where used:
data over LAN • Automatic power up capability • Thermally optimized and encased in aluminium
• In any slot of all
• 1.5 GHz PowerPC, • Web server providing information and control functions
Mainframes except slot
2 Gbyte DDR4 Memory 1 which is reserved for
P Q 45 o p t i o n s: the VMEbus System S C 42S G 2 o p t i o n :
• Support of 4 and 5 SC cards (instead of 3) Controller and Power • For high-speed multi-channel measurements
• PTP support for PQ 45
Supply • Specially designed for the S line Modules with faster data
*depending on Module configuration and • PTP Master functionality for PQ 45 rates
sampling rate • GPS synchronization of PQ 45
• The QuantusSeries is a modular design. I/O modules, Processing Units and
chassis can be upgraded without replacing the whole system.
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acquiring signals

MODULES I C P 42S G 2 :

Advanced 4 Channel ICP ® and

Voltage Input Amplifier
I C S 42 G 2 :

6 Channel ICP ® and Voltage Input Amplifier

MAXIMUM
MODUL PARAMETER MODULE DESCRIPTION
DATA RATE Where used: Where used:
• With any ICP based sensor commonly used to measure
®
• With any ICP ® based sensor commonly used to measure
ICP® based microphones, accelerometers, load cells and pressure sensors vibration, acceleration, force or pressure vibration, acceleration, force or pressure
±10 V voltage input
ICP42S G2 204.8 kSa/s 4 channel ICP® / Voltage Input • With any voltage source up to ±60 V in voltage input mode • With any voltage source up to ±60 V in voltage input mode
±60 V voltage input

ICP® based microphones, accelerometers, load cells and pressure sensors

ICS42 G2 102.4 kSa/s 6 channel ICP® / Voltage Input The ICP42S G2 Module can be used with ICP ® based accelerometers, The ICS 42 G2 Module can be used with ICP ® based accelerometers,
±10 V voltage input
force and pressure sensors, as well as to measure analog voltages. force and pressure sensors, as well as to measure analog voltages.
ICP® based microphones, accelerometers, load cells and pressure sensors All 4 channels operate independently of each other, each with their All 6 channels can operate independently of each other, each with
±10 V voltage input
CHS42X G2 102.4 kSa/s 6 channel Charge / ICP® / Voltage Input own setting of mode, gain and coupling. The ICP42S G2 furthers their own setting of mode, gain and coupling.
Piezoelectric based accelerometers, load cells, etc. (Single-Ended) the ICP42 G2 by sharing many of the same features and advancing
others. I C S 42 G 2 f e a t u r e s :
ICP® based microphones, accelerometers, load cells and pressure sensors
2 channel ICP / Voltage Input
®
• 6 channels
±10 V voltage input 204.8 kSa/s
I C P42S G 2 f e a t u r e s : • 2 input modes of operation:
ICT42S G2 ±60 V voltage input 2 channel Tacho / ICP® / Voltage Input
• 4 channels - ICP ® mode with 4 mA constant current at 24 V excitation
Tacho pulse input with 4.9 MSa/s Scope Mode 700 kPulse/s1 2 channel Tacho • 2 input modes of operation: - Voltage input mode with AC or DC coupling
- ICP ® mode with 4 mA, 8 mA, or 12 mA constant current at • Supports TEDS IEEE 1451.4 V0.9, V1.0 (Class 1)
ICP® based microphones, accelerometers, load cells and pressure sensors
- 24 V excitation • 24-bit resolution, 102.4 kSa/s sampling rate per channel,
±10 V voltage input
- Voltage input mode with AC or DC coupling 44.3 kHz bandwidth
WSB42X G2 Current and Voltage excited strain gauges including dynamic strain. load 204.8 kSa/s 4 channel Bridge / ICP® / Voltage Input • Supports TEDS IEEE 1451.4 V0.9, V1.0 (Class 1) • < 0.2° @ 10 kHz phase accuracy when in similar range
cells, pressure sensors, strain based accelerometers, inductive displacement
• 24-bit resolution, 204.8 kSa/s sampling rate per channel, • ±(10 V, 1 V and 100 mV) input ranges
(LVDT) and rope displacement sensors
±10 V voltage input 100 kHz bandwidth • Highly configurable to accommodate single ended and triaxial
• < 0.2° @ 10 kHz phase accuracy when in similar range sensors
DCH42S G2 Piezoelectric based accelerometers, load cells, etc. (Differential) 204.8 kSa/s 2 channel Differential Charge Input
• ±(60 V, 10 V, 1 V and 100 mV) input ranges • Supports a number of known industry triaxial cables
ICP® based microphones, accelerometers, load cells and pressure sensors • There are 3 distinctive input mode options for both ICP ® and • Short and open circuit cable monitoring
±10 V voltage input 2 channel Microphone / ICP® / Voltage voltage input modes: • Selectable low and high pass digital filters
MIC42X G2 204.8 kSa/s
Input
200 V or non-polarized microphones
- Differential or Balanced Float ) • 2 MΩ differential and 1 MΩ single-ended input resistance
- Single-Ended or Unbalanced Float • Lemo 9-way EHG.0B connectors
8 channel Thermocouple / Pt100 / - Single-Ended or Unbalanced Ground
THM42 G2 E, J, K, T and U thermocouples as well as Pt100 sensors±10 V voltage input 6.4 kSa/s
Voltage Input
• Short and open circuit cable monitoring Related SubModules
GPS Receiver for Time Synchronization • Signal integrity circuit continuously monitors the input and • T B N C : Split signals from 9-pin LEMO® to TriBNC Jack
GPS42S G2 GPS 10 Hz
and Position disconnects sensitive circuits during overload conditions Connector (3 BNC connectors)
• Pre- and post filter overflow monitoring • T S M B : Split signals from a 9-pin LEMO® to TriSMB Jack
2 Mbit/
CAN42S G2 CAN or CAN FD 2 channel CAN bus Interface • Selectable low and high pass digital filters
(simultaneous) Connector (3 SMB connectors)
• 2 MΩ differential and 1 MΩ single-ended input resistance
±10 V Signal Outputs: DC, Sine, Triangle, Square, and White Noise 204.8 kSa/s 4 channel Analog Output • Lemo ® 3-way EHG.0B connectors

ALO42S
98 kHz
Buffered outputs for external monitoring of the conditioned input signals 4 channel Buffered Analog Output
bandwidth

FLX42 G2 FlexRayTM 10 Mbit/s Interface to FlexRay™ Network

Note 1: Pulse rate for sum of both channels

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 C H S 42X G 2 : I C T 42S G 2 W S B 42X G 2 : D C H 42S G 2 :

6 Channel Charge or ICP ® Advanced 2 Channel ICP ® / Voltage Input Advanced 4 Channel Bridge, ICP ® 2 Channel Differential Charge
Voltage Input Amplifier Amplifier with 2 Channel Tacho Input Amplifier and Voltage Input Amplifier

Where used: Where used: Where used: Where used:

• With any Piezoelectric (charge) sensors when improved • When measuring the pulse rate and time between • All WSB G2 use cases
42
• With piezoelectric sensors commonly used to measure
signal performance such as low noise and low distortion pulses such as rpm and crank angle vibration, acceleration, force, torque and pressure
• With any voltage source up to ±10 V in voltage input mode
is required or where high temperature or nuclear radiation
• With any ICP based sensor commonly used to
®
• Where long cables are required necessitating the use of
prevents the use of other sensors • Current-excited sensors in 4-wire mode
measure vibration, acceleration, force or pressure balanced twisted pair cables
(full bridge or 1 external element, DC and AC)
• All ICS42 G2 use cases
• With any voltage source up to ±60 V in voltage
• Current-excited sensors in 2-wire mode The DCH 42S G2 Module has 2 independent differential input
input mode
The CHS 42 X G2 Module has 6 independent charge input (dynamic strain only) channels for Quartz or Piezoelectric Ceramic sensors. These
channels as well as 6 ICP ® and voltage input channels. It can sensors are typically used when improved signal performance
• With any ICP ® based sensor commonly used to measure
be used with Quartz or Piezoelectric Ceramic sensors, ICP ® The ICT42S G2 Module is a hybrid Module which combines 2 such as low noise and low distortion is required, or where high
vibration, acceleration, force or pressure
based accelerometers, force and pressure sensors, as well as to channels from the advanced ICP42S G2 Module with 2 advanced temperature and nuclear radiation prevents the use of ICP ® based
measure analog voltages. The setting of mode, gain and coupling tacho input channels. The tacho channels provide tacho period sensors. Additionally a differential charge measurement offers
measurements with a 20 ns resolution, sampled where the signal The WSB 42 X G2 Module is used with AC and DC bridge
is available on all channels. Various grounding options allow further noise immunity and higher bandwidth and is particularly
intersects its trigger level settings. Triggering of tacho signals measurements including strain gauges configured as full, half, or
for low noise measurements regardless of external grounding suited to applications using long cables.
can be set for rising or falling edges with adjustable hysteresis quarter bridges and inductive displacement transducers (LVDT).
constraints.
while additionally providing AC coupling for sensors with varying The Module offers constant balanced current excitation, voltage
D C H 42S G 2 f e a t u r e s :
DC voltage offsets.. excitation, bridge completion resistors, and shunt calibration.
CHS X G2 features: ICP channels
42 ®
• 2 channels
• See ICS 42 G2 for more details regarding the 6 ICP ® and • There are 2 distinctive input mode options:
I C T4 2 S G 2 f e a t u r e s : I C P ® c h a n n e l s : WSB X G2 features:
42
voltage input mode channel - Single-Ended
• See ICP42S G2 for more details regarding the 2 ICP ® or • 4 channels
- Differential
voltage input mode channels • Supports TEDS IEEE 1451.4 V0.9, V1.0 (Class 1 and 2)
C H S 42X G 2 f e a t u r e s : C h a r g e c h a n n e l s • 24-bit resolution, 204.8 kSa/s sampling rate per channel,
• 5 modes of operation:
• 6 channels 90 kHz bandwidth
I C T 4 2 S G 2 f e a t u r e s : Ta c h o c h a n n e l s - Voltage input mode
• 24-bit resolution, 102.4 kSa/s sampling rate per channel, • <0.5° @ 10 kHz phase accuracy when in similar range
• 2 tacho channels - ICP ® mode with 4, 8 or 12 mA constant current at ±12 V
44.3 kHz bandwidth • 2 Sensitivity settings of 0.1 mV/pC and 1 mV/pC when in
excitation
• ICP® mode with 4 mA constant current at 24 V excitation • Tacho input can be DC/AC coupled Single-Ended mode
- Bridge voltage-excitation mode:
• Supports TEDS IEEE 1451.4 V0.9, V1.0 (Class 1) • 20 ns (70 MHz) tacho resolution • 2 Sensitivity settings of 0.2 mV/pC and 2 mV/pC when in
0-6 V (AC or DC) for 350 Ω full bridges, 0-6 V (AC or DC) for
• 16-bit tacho trigger level adjustment Differential mode
• up to ±10 V in voltage input mode 120 Ω and 350 Ω half or quarter bridges, 0-4 V (AC or DC)
for 120 Ω full bridges, 8-10 V (DC) for 1 kΩ bridges • ±(10 V, 1 V and 100 mV) input ranges
• Drift is lower than 4 mV/h at any sensitivity and gain • ±(60 V, 30 V, 12 V and 2 V) input ranges
- 2 and 4 wire current-excitation mode: 4, 8 or 12 mA (DC) • Maximum charge input ranges from ±10 000 pC to ±100 000
• Voltage input mode with AC or DC coupling • 2 MHz analog bandwidth for all input ranges
pC in Single-Ended mode and from ±5 000 pC to ±50 000 pC
• The cable shield can be connected or disconnected from the • Adjustable trigger level hysteresis (Schmitt trigger - LVDT inductive displacement transducer mode (AC)
in Differential mode
Module ground implementation) • <0.2° @ 10 kHz phase accuracy when in similar range
• Low discharge time constant provides a 0.016 Hz high pass
• Highly configurable to accommodate single ended and • ±(10 V, 1 V, 100 mV, 10 mV) input ranges for all modes
• Triggering on the n’th edge frequency (-3 dB)
triaxial sensors • Balanced differential signal input, differential voltage-
• Tacho trigger level self-calibration • Selectable low and high pass digital filters
• Short and open circuit cable monitoring excitation output and balanced sense input
• Scope mode for each tacho channel, sampled at 4.9 MSa/s • Overvoltage detection on frontend input signals
• Supports a number of known industry triaxial cables using • ≤10 kHz AC excitation
resolution • Amphenol 31-2225 Twin BNC connectors
SubModules • Internal half and quarter bridge completion resistors for 120 Ω
• Selectable low and high pass digital filters • ±12 V or 12 V voltage excitation output to tacho sensor
and 350 Ω bridge elements
• LEMO ® 9-way EHG.0B connectors • Lemo ® 4-way EHG.0B connectors • Local and remote sense options
• 100 kΩ internal shunt calibration resistor
Related SubModules Related SubModules • Pre-and post-filter overflow monitoring
• T B N C : Split signals from 9-pin LEMO ® to TBNC Jack • I C T V11: A BNC connector is provided on the SubModule • Selectable low and high pass digital filters
Connector (3 BNC connectors) to interface with the appropriate tacho sensor. The • LEMO ® 7-way EHG.0B connectors
SubModule connects to the ICT42, ICT42S or ICT42 G2,
• T S M B : Split signals from a 9-pin LEMO ® to TSMB Jack • 24-bit resolution, 204.8 kSa/s sampling rate per channel,
ICT42S G2 Module through a 300 mm fly-lead ending with a
Connector (3 SMB connectors) 100 kHz bandwidth
4-pin Lemo ® FGG 0B connector

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 M I C 42X G 2 : A L O 42S G 2 : T H M 42 G 2 :

2 Channel Microphone, ICP® and 4 Channel Voltage Output Source 8 Channel E, J, K, T and U Thermocouple and - Pt100 based temperature measurement

Pt100 Input Amplifier - Voltage input mode

Voltage Input Amplifier
• Supports TEDS IEEE 1451.4 V0.9, V1.0 (Class 2) 24-bit
resolution, 6.4 kSa/s sampling rate per channel,
Where used: Where used: Where used:
2.5 kHz bandwidth
• With any 200 V or self-polarized microphones with pre- • Excitation signals for shaker / modal testing • When measuring E, J, K and T thermocouples
• ±(10 V and 100 mV) input ranges
amplifier
• Drive signals for acoustic testing • When measuring Pt100 sensors in constant current mode • 0.2 mA Pt100 excitation current
• With any ICP® based sensor commonly used to measure • Open circuit cable monitoring
• Arbitrary analog signals to feed into other circuits • With any voltage source up to ±10 V in voltage input mode
vibration, acceleration, force and pressure • Signal integrity circuit continuously monitors the input and
requiring ±10 V static or dynamic signals
• With any voltage source up to ±12 V in voltage input disconnects sensitive circuits during overload conditions
mode The ALO 42S G2 Module provides 4 independent output channels The THM 42 G2 Module contains 8 channels for use with any • Selectable low and high pass digital filters
for the generation of analog signals. Each channel also thermocouple type as well as Pt100 sensors. Remote cold- • 2 MΩ Differential input resistance
In addition to providing excellent performance for microphone incorporates Status Input and Output signals, enabling further junction compensation is provided through a SubModule (which is • ± (100 mV and 10 V) input ranges
measurements, the MIC 42 X G2 Module also offers ICP® and communication with external equipment for applications such as thermocouple-type specific) whilst linearization is provided in the
• LEMO ® 7-way EHG.0B connectors with 2 channels sharing
voltage input modes. test supervision or workflow control. Signal Conditioning board. The Module also includes a calibrated
one connector
0.2 mA current source for Pt100 sensor excitation. SubModules
M I C 42X G 2 f e a t u r e s : A L O 42S G 2 f e a t u r e s : are available which contain a pair of commonly used miniature E,
R e l a t e d S u b M o d u l e s*
• 4 channels J, K, T and U thermocouple connectors (other types available upon
• 2 channels • T H M E10 : 2 channel Type E Thermocouple
request) with cold junction circuitry for thermocouple applications.
• 3 input modes of operation: • 24-bit resolution, 204.8 kSa/s sampling rate per channel, • T H M J10 : 2 channel Type J Thermocouple
Another SubModule contains a pair of LEMO ® connectors for
- Microphone mode with 200 V or self-polarized microphone • 20 kHz 0.1 dB passband flatness Pt100 applications. Any combination of applicable SubModules • T H M K10 : 2 channel Type K Thermocouple
capsules with pre-amplifier • Excellent low noise and distortion performance can be connected to the THM 42. • T H M T10 : 2 channel Type T Thermocouple
- ICP ® mode with 4 mA, 8 mA or 12 mA constant current at
• Excellent DC gain and offset stability • T H M U10 : 2 channel Type U Thermocouple
±12 V or 24 V excitation
• ±10 V @ 30 mA output T H M 42 G 2 f e a t u r e s :
- Voltage input mode with AC or DC coupling • T H M P 10 : 2 channel Type Pt100
• <0.5° @ 10 kHz phase accuracy when in similar range • 8 channels
• Supports TEDS IEEE 1451.4 V0.9, V1.0 (Class 1 and 2) *all include a cold-junction-compensation sensor with 0.5 °C
• 5 V or 12 V DC Voltage Output • 3 input modes of operation:
• 24-bit resolution, 204.8 kSa/s sampling rate per channel, accuracy and 7-pin LEMO ® to miniature Thermocouple Jack
- Thermocouple
100 kHz bandwidth • 10 Ω output impedance
• <0.2° @ 10 kHz phase accuracy when in similar range • Automatic safe shutdown upon fault condition
• ± (12 V, 1.2 V, 120 mV) input ranges • DC gain and offset stability
• ±14.5 V microphone pre-amplifier excitation voltage G P S 42S G 2 f e a t u r e s :
• Low noise and distortion performance
• 0 or 200 V polarization output • Internal GPS channel
• Lemo ® 7-way.0B connectors
• Microphone calibration output to inject test signals into • All settings made by software
GPS42S G2:
microphone pre-amplifiers • NMEA Protocol
Related SubModules
• Exceptionally low distortion and noise design 8 Channel E, J, K, T and U Thermocouple and • 4 Hz position updates
• Q B N C 11: The Quad BNC (QBNC) SubModule is used
• There are 3 distinctive input mode options for both ICP and ®
to split signals from a 7-way Lemo connector into 4 BNC Pt100 Input Amplifier • Time-stamping of received GPS time and position
voltage input modes: • data to 5 µs resolution
connectors.
- Differential or Balanced Float (±12 V excitation) Where used: • 3.3 or 5 V antenna voltage
• A L O P 10 : The Quad BNC (QBNC) SubModule is used
- Single-Ended or Unbalanced Float (24 V excitation) • GPS internal receiver accuracy of <3 m
to split signals from a Lemo ® 7-way connector into 4 BNC • Synchronization of numerous channels over multiple
- Single-Ended or Unbalanced Ground (24 V excitation) connectors. Mainframes • SMA connector for antenna
• Software selectable connection of cable shield to Ground • Receiver type: 56 channels GPS L1C/A, QZSS L1C/A
• When requiring accurate time and position information
• Short and open circuit cable monitoring
• Signal integrity circuit continuously monitors the input and GPS and IRIG clusters:
The GPS 42S G2 accurate GPS time and position data to
disconnects sensitive circuits during overload conditions Synchronize multiple Systems through GPS synchronization. Each
QuantusSeries systems. Accurate timing information is in the form
• Pre-amplifier excitation short circuit protection System must contain a GPS 42S Module and be connected to the
of a synchronized pulse logical signal. The Module can also be
• Pre- and post filter overflow monitoring same network via Wi-Fi. This approach is particularly useful when
used for synchronization purposes. Here the GPS 42S provides the
• Lemo ® 7-way EGG.1B connectors two test objects are moving in relation to one another, when cabling is
system controller with the synchronized pulse signal to align its
difficult due to large distances or under unfavourable environmental
internal clock. Systems with this capability are able to synchronize
conditions. There is no limit to the number of synchronized Systems
with one another without limitations to position or the total number
a GPS cluster can contain.
of systems.
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 complete the PTP cluster

C A N 42S G 2 :

Interface to 2 CAN or CAN FD

(CAN with Flexible Data-Rate) busses
F L X 42 G 2 :

Interface to FlexRay™
Network
SYNCHRONIZATION
Where used: Where used:
• When monitoring or controlling CAN based messages • When monitoring FlexRay™ based messages

• When interfacing with FlexRay™ based sensors

The CAN42S Module provides interfaces to 2 CAN or CAN FD
(CAN with Flexible Data-Rate) busses. CAN FD is an extension of The FLX42 G2 Module provides an interface to connect to a
the original CAN protocol which allows for higher data bandwidth. FlexRay™ network for the monitoring of FlexRay™ based messages
Messages received from CAN are time-stamped to synchronize and interfacing with FlexRay™ based sensors. The FLX42 G2
their reception with analog and digital measurements from other Module contains two dependent FlexRay™ channel interfaces to
Modules in the system. Fully implemented features include support either single channel or dual channel topologies. For the
Participate Mode, Listen-Only Mode, Self-Reception of sent transmission and reception of FlexRay™ messages, selectable bit
messages and Loopback Mode. The CAN42S Module provides rates of 2.5, 5, 8 or 10 Mbit/s are available. The FLX42 G2 Module
independent channel filtering. provides independent channel filtering and provides status and
error information to the user.
C A N 42S G 2 f e a t u r e s :
• 2 CAN / CAN FD Channels F L X42 G 2 f e a t u r e s :
• Conforms to ISO 11898-1:2015 (“ISO CAN FD”) • 2 dependent channels configured as:
• 2 modes of operation: - Dual Channel Device or
S P 21
- Participate - activity acknowledges messages on the bus - Single Channel Device (connector 2 disabled)
and sends messages • Compatible with FlexRay™ Protocol Specification V2.1A and Internal PTP Switch for up to 4 systems
- Listen only - passively interprets messages that are sent FlexRay™ Electrical Physical Layer Specification V2.1A
between other nodes on the bus • 3 modes of operation:
• Supports Arbitration Bit Rates from 50 kbit/s to - Operational mode – active network interaction (cold start, Where used:
1000 kbit/s transmission and reception of messages enabled)
• Provides a synchronized clock between multiple
• Supports Data Bit Rates from 500 kbit/s to 8000 kbit/s - Listen only mode – passive network interaction (no systems over IEEE 1588-2008 PTP standard
(single channel only) or 2000 kbit/s (both channels transmission or cold start, only reception of messages)
simultaneously) - Simulation or self-test mode – used for Module debugging The Internal PTP Switch (SP21 G2) together with PTP enabled S P 21 f e a t u r e s :
• Supports Sample Point configuration for the arbitration • FlexRay Bit Rate Range of 2.5, 5, 8 or 10 Mbit/s
™
Combined System Controller and Power Supply boards • 5 x 1 Gb/s PTP aware Ethernet ports synchronizing
phase • FlexRay™ messages are time-stamped with a resolution of synchronize systems over PTP IEEE 1588-2008. The SP21 G2 a Cluster of PAK MKII frontends
• CAN message received and accepted by the Module is 62.5 ns forms a Cluster (up to 4 systems) and an unlimited number of
• One cable for network communication and
time-stamped in order to synchronize the received CAN • Configurable cold start Clusters form a SuperCluster. There is no limit to synchronizing synchronization
messages with the rest of the measurement data • Software selectable 110 Ω termination per channel additional Mainframes as long as the appropriate number of SP21
• Relative time accuracy <30 ns can be achieved
• Individually configurable identifier list per channel provides • Extensive firmware protection from EMI G2 and PQxx G2 PTP are added. This modern approach is suited
depending on system configurations and Ethernet
acceptance filtering to all applications in mobile or rack mounted configurations due
• Lemo ® 7-way EHG.0B connectors traffic load
• Individually configurable CAN message transmission to its incredibly simplified cabling. Another advantage of the
• 9-way D-sub connectors are provided with
• Each channel has protection against ESD and other harmful IEEE 1588-2008 standard is the ability to synchronize systems or
FLXB20 SubModules
transients Clusters with other PTP masters or grandmasters. External PTP
• Software selectable 120 Ω termination per channel slaves can also be synchronized to the systems or PTP Clusters.
• Lemo ® 7-way EHG.0B connectors
• Supports OBD2

Related SubModules
• F L X B 2 0 : The FLXB20 provides an interface to a 9-way
D-sub connection for both CAN 42S G2 and FLX42 G2. There
are three cable length options: 300 mm, 3000 mm and
6000 mm.

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personalizing systems

ACCESSORIES
GADGETS SPARES MOBILE AND RACK-
MOUNTS
The MT12 MiniTerminal provides a large, Module Screws | Handles, Spring &
bright LED display as a practical solution Push Buttons | Feet | Screw Assembly |
The RackMounts are compact, machined
to show test information as well as to MBL | VB10 | Plugs | Battery Kits | Power
aluminum Rack Mounting Kits which house
receive commands from a user such as Supplies | GPS Receiver | Antennas
3, 4, 60 and 10-slot Deca Q Mainframes.
start or stop.

The SF10 SeatFrame optimally secures a

ARRAY SUBMODULES 2, 3, 4 or 6-slot Mainframe and notebook
onto a car seat for Mobile measurements.
In a microphone array, microphones A SubModule is sometimes required It consists of machined aluminum members
are arranged in a predefined, geometric to provide a special interface to an which can be adjusted to optimally fit the
pattern, ideal for acquiring sound phase- individual sensor. SubModules are thus seat, Mainframe and notebook. To prevent
synchronously. As the microphones’ used to personalize a Module as the sideways movement, the side and rear
positions are known, it is possible to final interface to a sensor, or to provide sleds can be adjusted to best hug the
localize possible sound sources on the features like cold junction temperature seat. The rear SeatFrame handle can also
test object. sensing. be adjusted to push against the seat’s
backrest to prevent it flipping over. It is
strapped to the seat using the seat’s safety
belt.
TOOLS TRAVEL
ESD Kit | Module Screwdriver | Signal Travel Accessories include specially
Conditioning Board Screwdriver | Chassis designed suitcases and backpacks.
Ground Lug Hex Driver

DOCK Q: MAINTENANCE STATION

CABLES
Dock your MICRO Q and your External MICRO Q Batteries onto the DOCK Q
to charge and share data, giving you complete control of your power and data
Power Cables | SyncLink Cables |
management.
Sensor and Signal Cables
Useful when charging External MICRO Q Batteries while measuring with your
MICRO Q, the DOCK Q ensures increased uninterrupted mobile measurement. It
only takes about 2 hours to charge a MICRO Q battery on the DOCK Q from fully
depleted to fully charged.

Customize
your system

Please contact us for more information

on these and other submodules and
accessories.

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