HBM Launches New Data Acquisition Amplifier Modules

HBM, a provider of data acquisition systems, has introduced three new amplifier modules for its SomatXR Data Acquisition System. These three new modules are especially suitable for measurements under harsh operating conditions in the field.

All three modules have an IP65/IP167 rating, signifying dust- and water-tightness. They also have an operating temperature range of -40 to +176 ºF. The new series of amplifiers include:

• SomatXR MX1615B-R is equipped with 16 individually configurable inputs for potentiometric sensors, PT 100 temperature sensors or strain gages. It can measure resistance and voltage up to ±60 V.
• SomatXR MX1601B-R provides inputs for measuring standardized voltage, current and IEPE/ICP sensors on 16 channels. Sample rates are as high as 19,200 samples per channel with an analog bandwidth of 3 kHz.
• SomatXR MX1609KB-R has 16 individually thermocouple channels with full isolation.

“The SomatXR measuring amplifiers guarantee precise measurement results, even in the harshest environments,” said Finn Lange, product manager at HBM. “They were extensively tested under real-world conditions for this purpose. For example, we even conducted thermal shock tests to validate the modules’ resistance to sudden temperature fluctuations.”

For more information, visit HBM.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.