EX1629

Standalone compact 2 U instruments 48 channels per box Sample rates up to 25 kSa/sec 24-bit A/D converters per channel Per channel, software configured signal conditioning Integrated TEDS support Per channel bipolar excitation Complete end-to-end self-calibration Measure voltages up to 15 volts

Highest Accuracy. Lowest Overall Hardware Costs

The compact modular EX1629 delivers superior measurement accuracy at a cost-effective price per channel. This single instrument can perform both high-quality static and high-speed strain gage measurements in critical test applications. The EX1629’s flexible design makes it easy to reuse in future test programs resulting in the highest return on your hardware investment and keeping overall test hardware costs down.

Any Channel. Any Bridge or Voltage Input

The EX1629 features software-configured strain and voltage conditioning and excitation in a single 19-inch, 3 1/2 inch-high rackmount enclosure. This flexibility allows the connection of quarter, half, full bridge or voltage inputs to any channel, minimizing setup time and wiring changes. No need to reconfigure hardware to make measurement changes.

Performance and measurement integrity are enhanced with independent bridge excitation per channel. Bridge excitation sources are not shared between channels; single channel failures do not affect other channels.

Easily Combine and Measure 10,000+ Channels

For large data acquisition applications, multiple EX1629s are easily synchronized together in a master-slave relationship via the LXI external trigger bus. Easy strain gage wiring and conditioning for both static load and vibration testing greatly simplify high channel count test setup.

Reduce Errors and Field Wiring Costs

Integrated Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) provides positive transducer identification, eliminating cabling errors. Extensive testing has qualified the standard RJ-45 telecom connector and cable as the ideal low-cost physical connection for strain gages. This cuts cost and makes connections quicker.

Ethernet Interface Ideal for Distributed Environments

The EX1629 can be placed at strategic points throughout the test cell minimizing cabling and setup time. For comprehensive, programming-free data recording setup, management and viewing, use EX1629A instruments with one of VTI’s full-featured, turnkey software solutions – DAC Express or VTIcoda.

Simplified Installation, Setup and Control

An onboard, web-accessible user interface allows you to instantly verify communications and instrument functionality, while VXI plug&play drivers provide a familiar application programming interface to further reduce integration and program development time. For comprehensive, programming-free data recording setup, management and viewing, use EX1629 instruments with one of VTI’s full-featured, turnkey software solutions – DAC Express or VTIcoda.

Model	Description
EX1629	48-High Performance Strain Gage Instrument
VT9801B	DAC Express 3.4
VTIcoda	VTIcoda performance Data Acquisition and Monitoring Software