Server: Microsoft-IIS/3.0 Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 04:31:55 GMT Content-Type: text/html Accept-Ranges: bytes Last-Modified: Tue, 18 Mar 1997 20:37:21 GMT Content-Length: 7167 Introducing the Medallion

 

Medallion Mobile FFT Analyzer and Recorder

The Medallion is the first Mobile FFT Analyzer offering multichannel signal condition, filter, digitization, and high-speed FFT measurement in a small, lightweight, portable package. Installed in a laptop PC via the PCMCIA slot, the Medallion gives the engiineer on the move a powerful, instrument grade, dynamic signal analyzer.

The Medallion addresses many of the problems system integrators typically have with PC plug-in FFT boards; such assuch as differential input, integral ICP, simultaneous sample and hold, wide dynamic range and a slot (PCI or ISA) to fit into most laptop PC's. At the same time, the Medallion eliminates the problems test engineers find with instruments and PC/Workstation based turn-key systems; such as transportability, cost, reliability, and software customization/flexibility. The Medallion Series is quite simple in concept, yet extremely advanced in technology.

This greatly simplifies integration with your PC, guarantees the accuracy of your test system, and lets you take the system where you need it most.

Simple in Concept

Consisting of a PCMCIA (Type III) DSP card and a small external Input Channel Module (9.5 x 7.25 x 1.5 inches), the Medallion weighs under two pounds and can be AC, DC, or Battery powered. It connects to a standard Laptop or Desktop PC running Microsoft(R) Windows(TM) 95(TM) or Windows(TM) NT(TM)operating systems.

Advanced In Technology

The Medallion offers FFT analysis (DC to 20 kHz) on all 8 input channels and a high quality output channel for sine, random, SOR, and ROS output. Simultaneous sampling across all input channels eliminates any cross-channel time or phase measurement errors. Each input channel has a dedicated 16-bit A/D and anti-aliasing filter with programmable gain, typically a 80 dB SNR for low noise acquisition, and selectable AC, DC, Differential, or ICP input. Time data can also be streamed to the PC system disk at 12 kHz (sample rate) for all 8 input channels simultaneously.

Open Software Architecture

The open software architecture of the Medallion allows customization for a variety of applicatrions using 3rd party programs, such as LabView™, MATLAB™, and Excel™ via supplied LabView and DLL libraries. This open software architecture allows users to combine 3rd party acquisition boards (Thermocouples, RTD's, Strain gauges, etc.) with theMedallion to form an integrated software solution.

For users who want a turn-key solution, Zonic is offering its Fundamental Acquisition Software™ (FAS™) LabVIEW-based Virtual Instrument (VI) standard with the Medallion. Zonic engineers have created an instrument that easily "walks" the opertor through all aspects of setup, acquisition, and data display. The Zonic FAS labVIEW VI Development System is also available for simple modifications or complete customization to the FAS user interface. Resultant data or time history files can also be exported to most PC-based analysis packages currently on the market (SMS STAR™, ME Scope™, SDRC I-DEAS™, etc.) via Binary or Universal File formats for further analysis.

When it comes to hardware, Zonic is the expert in designing real-time, high quality, data acquisition front-ends. Our experience is in digital signal processing, A/D front-end design, and the "piping" of that data in the most efficient manner through the entire system. The Medallion offers an excellent "building block" for any customized application you may have.

Medallion Features

Find out how the Medallion Mobile FFT Analyzer can help you improve product quality and enhance productivity by contacting us at:

Zonic Corporation
50 West TechneCenter Drive
Milford, OH 45150
(513) 248-1911
Fax: (513) 248-1589
E-mail: mail_desk@zonic.com

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