The document describes the LMS SCADAS Recorder, a portable data acquisition system. It has three modes of operation: 1) as a standalone recorder, 2) as a smart recorder operated remotely via Bluetooth, and 3) as a data acquisition front-end. It provides reliable high-quality recording across a wide range of test applications from NVH and durability testing to structural testing of vehicles, trains, and machinery. The system features instant wireless data validation during testing and seamless integration with LMS analysis software for post-processing.

1. LMS SCADAS Recorder
Bringing LMS into the world of autonomous recording
Dr. Nabi Pakshir
Product Line Manager Scadas Hardware
Test Division

2. Is this your Scenario
…what instrument do you use?
Motorcycle test in operational conditions
 Wide range of NVH & Durability tests
 Example: Structural dynamic testing
 Instrumentation for vibration measurement
 Driving in operational conditions (city streets)
 Recording acceleration & speed
 Post analysis towards a better understanding of dynamic behavior
 Choices I have:
 Recorder for data acquisition followed by analysis in post processing
(both high & low channel counts)
 Impractical to use PC based equipments
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3. Is this your Scenario
…what instrument do you use?
High-speed trains & nuclear plants
 Typical application for high-end NVH systems with high channel
counts as well as distributed units
 One-shot attempt to perform the measurement
 Zero risk situation
 Choices I have:
 High-speed & high-channel count data recorder
• Reliable Recording & Dependable Storage
• Analysis in post processing
 Note: tape Recorders are generally used despite low hardware quality
 Engineers are moving towards analyzers as they need data validation
during measurement
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4. Is this your Scenario
…what instrument do you use?
Proving Ground Vehicle test
 Wide range of NVH & Durability tests
 Example: Internal noise assessment
 Determination of occupant noise signature
 Data recording from microphones in correlation with vehicle
conditions & sometime with its position
 Data analysis in post processing towards refinement studies
 Choices I have:
 High-end system for engineering tasks with high channel counts
 Analyzer for assessment tasks with low channel counts
 Recorder for data acquisition followed by analysis in post
processing (both high & low channel counts)
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5. LMS SCADAS Recorder
The only true multi purpose data acquisition system
Versatility Reliability Accuracy
 Three modes of operation
 Data Recorder, Analyzer, Data acquisition front-end
 Reducing cost of ownership (1 hardware platform for three usage scenarios)
 Built on LMS SCADAS Mobile technology
 State of the art hardware
 Reliable recording & dependable storage
 Integrated with the LMS software solutions
 LMS Test.Lab, LMS Test.Xpress, LMS TecWare
bringing LMS into the
 Smart data recorder with instant data validation
world of autonomous
recording
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6. LMS SCADAS Recorder
Three Modes of Operation
Versatility Reliability Accuracy
3 in 1 Manual
Start - stop
Internal Data Storage
(today 48GB, up to 128 GB)
1. Fully autonomous stand-alone data recorder
 Powered by internal battery
 Internal data storage
 Measurement control via Push button Internal battery
 LED feedback on channel overload, battery status
…a true one-box solution
No external devices required
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7. LMS SCADAS Recorder
Three Modes of Operation
Versatility Reliability Accuracy
3 in 1 Wireless
Start - stop
2. Smart data recorder operated via wireless remote control
• Elegant wireless PDA remote control via Bluetooth (latest technology)
• Communication over a distance of 100 meters
• Instant data validation at your finger tips
• Support for different types of recommended PDA devices
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8. LMS SCADAS Recorder
Three Modes of Operation
Versatility Reliability Accuracy
3 in 1
Recorder
3. Data acquisition front-end NVH front-end
• Recorder, Analyzer & NVH front-end
• One platform for data acquisition and data consistency
• Operates as PC-based or PC-less system
Analyzer
Reducing Overall Cost of Ownership
(1 hardware platform for 3 usage scenarios)
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9. LMS SCADAS Recorder
Broad Range of Signal Conditioning
piezo resistive /
Potentiometer
Strain Gauge
Microphone
capacitive
CAN-bus
Charge
MEMS
SPDIF
Tacho
GPS
Recorder
ICP
volt
Signal Conditioners
Mainframes
General purpose  
Charge   
Microphone   
Bridge      
Digital Audio   
Interface

Embedded signal conditioning = one box solution
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10. LMS SCADAS Recorder
Superior Hardware Quality & Performance
Versatility Reliability Accuracy
High channel count from
 8 to 40 channels in 1 frame
 up to 376 channels in 8 frames
 Solid state memory advantages: SCR05, 40 channels, 102.4kHz, 24bit
 Up to 128GB data capacity (today 48 GB) Storage 8GB 16GB 32GB 48GB 128GB
(CF card)
 No rotating components
Minutes 11 22 44 67 178
 Super fast read & write speed
 10 years guaranteed data storage
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11. LMS SCADAS Recorder
Superior Hardware Quality & Performance
Versatility Reliability Accuracy
 High frequency span
 Chanel independent frequency
 Rugged Mechanical & Environmental specifications
LMS SCADAS Recorder
# channels per base unit 40
Anti-aliasing Analogue (4 pole)
weight 6.2kg
144dB + digital
Dimension (WxHxD) 340 x 78 x 295
Harmonic distortion 0.001% (100dB)
Temperature -10 to 55 degC
Humidity 95% Dynamic range 138dB
Certification for MIL-STD-810 F
Ruggedness No fan
(year 2000) Cooling
Stable gain/offset
Shock resistance 60gpk
Vibration resistance 7.7grms
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12. LMS SCADAS Recorder
…during measurement
Versatility Reliability Accuracy
 Instant data validation
1. Real-time processing of data status
2. Wireless data monitoring while recording in progress
3. Quick overview of reduced time data on wireless remote control
During Measurement
 Channel Status per each channel Just After Measurement
 Overall, absMax, Max, min, broad-band RMS)
 Tacho as RPM  Raw time histories on the PDA
 CAN-bus  Quick overview (16K samples)
 Latest value of CAN-bus  Visualization of 1 or more channels
 Up to 10 parameters among all CAN channels
 GPS Post Processing
 Time
 Latitude, longitude & altitude
 Speed & distance
 Battery status
 Compact flash card free memory
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13. LMS SCADAS Recorder
…after measurement
 Data analysis with LMS software solutions
LMS Test.Lab LMS TecWare LMS Test.Xpress
 Rotating Machinery  Environmental  FFT analyzer
 Acoustics  Durability  Octave analyzer
 Structural Dynamics  Order analyzer
 ISO certification
 Data analysis with 3rd party software packages
 Matlab, Excel, IST RS LabSite, MTS RPCPro, …
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14. LMS SCADAS Recorder
…what's in the box
 LMS SCADAS Recorder 1or 5 slots mainframe
 Embedded internal battery & charger
 AC/DC adapter (220/110V)
 Cable with cigarette lighter jack
 Tacho cable
 Interface Modules
 Dual Tacho & DAC (40 kHz frequency span)
 Bluetooth
 Embedded compact flash card reader
 PCMCIA LAN & UTP cable (for PC connectivity)
 Standard Signal Conditioning
 Volt / ICP (V8 input module)
 Cables for input channels
 Recorder pack
 8G compact flash card for data storage
 External compact flash reader
 PC & PDA recorder software
 User manual & calibration certification note (CD)
 Key options
 Test.Lab & Test.Xpress analysis software
 Different signal conditioners
 Single CAN-bus (embedded)
 GPS (embedded)
 PDA device (currently developed on HP iPAQ 214)
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15. LMS SCADAS Recorder
…how does the system work (1/3)
Instrumentation & Setup Measurement & Validation Processing & Data sharing
 Channel parameters
 ON/Off, signal conditioning,
input range, calibration,
unit, …
 Acquisition parameters
 Sampling frequency, trigger
conditions
 Storage of a template
information on the compact
flash
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16. LMS SCADAS Recorder
…how does the system work (2/3)
Instrumentation & Setup Measurement & Monitor Processing & Data sharing
 Pre-Measurement
 Fine-tune certain channel parameters (via PDA)
 Bridge nulling (via PDA or direct on the interface module)
 Measurement
 Push-Push button to Start
 Also via the PDA remote control
 On-board Processing
 Raw time data (parallel storage to CF) Start / Stop Recording
 Time history data viewer (16K block)
 Monitor on PDA Remote Control
 Visualize test status
 End Measurement
 Push-Push button to STOP
• Automatic data storage to the compact flash card
Conduct other acquisitions or end the session
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17. LMS SCADAS Recorder
…how does the system work (2/3)
Monitoring measurement status
 Measurement Control
 Bridge balancing
 Channel Status per each channel
 Overall, absMax, Max, min, broad-
band RMS)
 Tacho as RPM
 CAN-bus
 Latest value of CAN-bus
 Up to 10 parameters among all
CAN channels
 GPS
 Time
 Latitude, longitude & altitude
 Speed & distance
 Battery status
 Compact flash card free memory
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18. LMS SCADAS Recorder
…how does the system work (3/3)
Instrumentation & Setup Measurement & Validation Processing & Data sharing
LMS Test.Lab
LMS TecWare
LMS Test.Xpress
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19. LMS SCADAS Recorder
…things to remember
Versatility Reliability Accuracy
 Three modes of operation:
Wireless
 Fully autonomous stand-alone data recorder
 Smart data recorder operated via wireless remote control Start - stop
 Data acquisition front-end (recorder, analyzer, high-end NVH)
 Reducing cost of ownership (1 hardware platform for three usage scenarios)
 Superior hardware quality & performance
 Built on the SCADAS Mobile platform
 High channel count from 8 to 40 ch.(1 frame) & up to 376 ch. (8 frames)
 Precision hardware for reliable & high quality data
 Superior mechanical & environmental specs compared to traditional tape recorders Manual
Start - stop
 Instant data validation
 Real-time processing of data status (input channels, Tacho, CAN-bus, GPS)
 Wireless data monitoring while recording in progress
 Quick overview of reduced time data on wireless remote control
 Extends LMS platform to broadest possible range of data acquisition and analysis tasks.
 seamlessly integrated with the LMS Test.Lab, LMS Test.Xpress, LMS TecWare
 improves data consistency and allows users to reliably compare data sets
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20. Thank you