GPS Option

The GPS connection allows the position measurements from almost every commercial GPS (Global Positioning System) sensor to be acquired by the MATCH-II and MICRO-II recorder series. The GPS data are time stamped and stored, allowing subsequent correlation with other recorded time series of data (e.g. TM, SQMS). Through the use of highly efficient coding techniques, long duration data sets can be recorded with high accuracy. For example, the data from a 10,000 km route requires less than 300 kBytes of storage space. These data can be exported in either NME0183 compatible files or as tabulated ASCII files.

CAN-Bus Support

The CAN-BUS connection acquires transmitted measurement data from a MICRO-II recorder and facilitates the on-line analysis and recording of such data in the same manner as other analogue signals. Naturally, all standard evaluation methods described above (such as RF, TM, TaL, TaLnD, SQTMS, etc.) can be used on such data. Further processing of data using virtual channels is also possible. The CAN-BUS connection allows the use of over 50 analogue channels.

CAN Data Bank Link

The parametrisation of CAN Bus channels is rather complex and difficult to understand by the inexperienced user. Moreover, the setting of numerous parameters is intricate and error-prone. For this reason most of the automakers provide the parameters for the various CAN signals in the form of data bank files. Such a CAN data bank file contains all descriptions required for setting the channel parameters for all (“public”) signals.

Network Option

With this hardware and software upgrade for our MATCH-II and MICRO-II series, up to 15 devices can be connected together in a single network. Each device in this network can then be controlled and read-out from one terminal. The network can cover distances of up to 100 m.

Remote Link Option

Remote Link allows the remote control of one or more recorders over a GSM network, including the transfer of data.

This Option uses a special USB-Converter to increase the data transfer speed of MICRO-II and MATCH-II products by a factor of five. An upgrade of older recorders of these two types is also possible.

The directly classifying methods implemented in the MAS Recorder line enable to highly compress the complex stress events. Therefore, they are particularly suitable for long-term testing applications. Unfortunately, these methods, like Rainflow or Time at Level counting, implicate the loss of any reference to time. The upgrade “Data Records” enables the Recorder to gather the classified data, automatically save them at a defined time, and continue the measurement in a new array.

The tubular pole of a wind power plant is subject to substantial bending loads. In order to register the stress on that safety-relevant part in service, a proven method is the recording of Rainflow collectives.

The ADT software is a stand-alone software package that permits the data transfer from MATCH or MICRO recorders to a client PC. The programme is started from the command line, and all special functions (e.g. Start, Stop, Delete, etc.) are controlled through the command line parameter. This software allows the Stop, Read-Out, Delete and Re-Start of a recorder to be completely automatic. Through the use of the standard Windows service “Scheduled Tasks”, the regular Read-Out of one or more recorder can be performed. Together with the Remote Link (RL) option, this can naturally be extended to remote systems.

Virtual Analog Channels (Software Option)

Optional virtual channels perform certain mathematical calculations between signals from digital or analogue real channels. The virtual channel has the full functionality of an actual channel but are not directly connected with an actual sensor.

Virtual Power Off Value für RF (VOPV-RF) (Software Option)

If the power of the data acquisition system is turned off before all measuring systems reach the zero power value, those data are lost and cannot be included in the evaluation matrix, e.g. the motor speed = zero if the motor idles after the power is turned off. The VPOV function allows the setting of a virtual power-off value which will be included in the data record and which corresponds to the known power-off value of the system.
The value can be set for each individual channel and the function can be activated or deactivated for each channel.

Highspeed für RF + TaL (Software-Option for Evaluation Methods)

Data Sets - DS (Software-Option for Evaluation Methods)

N-ADJUST-ALL (Software Option)

The n-adjust-all function allows the simultaneous adjusting of several or all analogue channels. The function is helpful when offsets from several channels need to be repeatedly adjusted within short time periods, simplifying the procedure of channel adjustment in multi-channel applications. Each channel can be individually set to be included in the n-adjust-all function and also the actual offset value can also be defined for each channel.

Data Export to Diadem (Software Option)

Alternative filter frequency for analogue channels

Adapter cable for analogue outputs

Low pass filter Butterwort 5 Hz

PCMCIA cards

• ATA-Flashcard for extended temperature range 512 MB
• 2 GB Compact ATA-Flashcard
• PCMCIA ATA 4 GB
• PCMCIA ATA 16 GB