imc C Series - Compact DAQ Systems
Network-capable, Fanless Compact Data Acquisition Systems
Why settle for anything less than state of the art? All-purpose, network-capable, real-time DAQ devices with built-in measurement amplifiers and easy-to-use, ready-to-go user interface software are now available in a compact package:
The imc C-SERIES
Universal Data Acquisition (DAQ) Device for Development, Testing and Service
The imc C-SERIES consists of smart network-capable, unventilated compact data acquisition (DAQ) devices for all-purpose measurement of physical quantities. These devices can operate either in computer-aided or autonomous mode and are lightweight, compact, and robust, thus, especially well adapted to applications in R&D or in the testing of mechanical and electromechanical components of machines, on board vehicles, or in monitoring tasks in installations.
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Product Overview
At a glance
- Cost effective, ready-to-go system
- Universal approach covers broadest range
- Most portable imc data acquisition system
- Simultaneous recording of analog, digital, and CAN/vehicle bus data (including fast CAN FD)
- Up to 400 kS/s per system and up to 100 kS/s per channel
- Universal signal conditioner
- Sophisticated and intuitive triggering system
- Versatile storage options including onboard removable flash media
- Networkable with other imc systems for synchronous acquisition of thousands of channels
- Integrated real-time analysis and data reduction
- Standalone, remote or interactive operation (via Ethernet TCP/IP connection)
- Configuration and operation software: imc STUDIO
- For comprehensive data analysis and reports, imc FAMOS software is ideal
Product Features
imc C-SERIES: Device Options
The imc C-SERIES is available in two housing options: CS and CL.
CS: up to 16 analog measurement inputs depending on model
In addition, all models come standard with:
- 8 digital inputs
- 8 digital outputs
- 4 analog outputs
- 4 counter inputs for capture of RPM, displacements, etc.
- Dual-node CAN-FD interface
- Comprehensive, intelligent trigger functions; limit monitoring; minimum, maximum and mean value storage; as well as internal signal processors (Online FAMOS) for extensive real-time computing and control functions
CL: up to 32 analog measurement inputs depending on model
Product Applications
Mobile field operations
The imc C-SERIES is the ideal companion for mobile measuring. With its compact design, fan-less case and possibility of self-sustaining and PC-free operation, it is ideal for use in vehicle testing or field trials.
The advantages at a glance:
- Compact design
- Fan-less housing
- Autonomous measuring PC-independent
- Self-start and self-stop capabilities
- Versatile storage options including on-board removable flash media
- Universal signal conditioner
- Integrated real-time analysis and data reduction
Test stand applications
In test stand applications, integration into new or existing environments is often required. The imc C-SERIES offers both software interfaces, such as imc COM and LabView Vis, as well as hardware interfaces such as Ethernet and CAN-bus.
In addition to pure data acquisition, the imc C-SERIES provides everything you need in order to implement challenging control and regulation applications. The integrated signal processors, in combination with digital inputs and outputs, allow it to acquire and set conditions, as well as make setpoint specifications over the analog outputs.
The advantages at a glance:
- Measurement, control and regulation in a single system
- Diverse hardware and software interfaces for integration
- Synchronous acquisition of digital, analog and field bus data
- Available for complicated potential conditions with isolated inputs
- Durable real-time operating system ideal for long-term testing
Monitoring tasks
The imc C-SERIES can easily be equipped with an analog or UTMS modem that will automatically connect to the internet. Using the remote monitoring software for PCs, imc LINK, you will easily be able to check on status information or transfer data. If limits are violated, the device can automatically report by sending alarms and alerts via SMS or email. Because the measurement system has a GPS mouse connected, you can also check current location on the map, in addition to checking and analyzing data with consideration for the local conditions.
Product Benefits
imc C-SERIE: Software
User Experience: imc STUDIO
The imc C-SERIES is configured and operated through the included imc STUDIO software package. Offering a comprehensive solution to configuration, visualization and reporting, imc STUDIO is designed to adapt to your needs in interacting with your test and measurement instrumentation, and is fully integrated with imc C-SERIES.
imc STUDIO is far more than the limited "one-size-fits-all" software included with most data acquisition devices. Through an easily customizable user interface, imc STUDIO eliminates the need for time consuming and complex programming, debugging, and software maintenance chores.
Whether you are a mechanical engineer gathering your own development data in the field, a test engineer creating a multi-user test cell operator console, or an engineering manager responsible for enterprise level measurement and control strategy, imc STUDIO provides a multi-purpose, multi-use & scalable solution all under one umbrella.
Ready to Meet Your Requirements
At its heart, imc STUDIO is a complete toolbox, combining many separate tools in a seamless and entirely integrated environment:
- imc SETUP governs the configuration of the data acquisition, triggering, data display and storage aspects of the instrumentation. In addition, synchronously captured video/audio and position (GPS) data is also available.
- For the test rig applications, an additional real time control system including closed-loop control and signal output is available.
- imc PANEL provides the visual interface ("GUI") for the configured system, including:
- Familiar 2D and 3D data displays of imc CurveWindow, where any arrangement of curves is possible, including the ability to change the scaling even during a running measurement.
- A wide range of easily configured graphical I/O devices, the imcControls (or Widgets), a library of pre-defined input and output elements such as gauges, meters, tapes, indicators, switches, etc.
- Complete test programs are realized through interactive elements of the imc PANEL, by semi-automated sequencing of measurement steps with the imc SEQUENCER, and/or through an entirely autonomous measurement and control environment of the imc AUTOMATION.
- The integrated measured data analysis program (imc FAMOS) and convenient report composition capability complete the measurement process. This can even be automated as an event-driven routine using a freely programmable sequence generator triggered automatically by the measurement process or user controls.
- Administration of measured data and project management by means of metafiles in various formats ensure gap-free traceability of the course of a test program.