The EX Series provides for i.LINK distributed measurement

Measuring Groups can be positioned as far as 100 meters from each other
Simultaneous measurement and acquisition/recording of up to 24 channels per Measuring Group (Interface Unit + 6 Input /output Modules), or up to 192 channels by networking 8 Measuring Groups via i.LINK into one system.

Flexibility in System Configuration
The EX Series consists of one i.LINK Interface Unit, which interfaces with any PC via i.LINK, and four channel input/output modules. Therefore, anything from a compact, stand alone 4-channel recorder to a wide, distributed multi-channel real-time analysis system can be configured.

Optical Network Measurement
The use of i.LINK fiber cable in the network configuration ensures data integrity against electromagnetic noise, and assures highly accurate and reliable data transfer no matter how far apart Measuring Groups are physically.

Modules
Various modules such as IEPE/Direct (selectable single-ended /differential), Microphone, Charge, DC Strain, Pulse/FV, Thermocouple, Analog Output, Wide-band, Analysis DSP, Recording Module, and Remote Controller are available for supporting diverse measurement applications.

Variable Sampling Frequencies
A desired sampling frequency can be selected per module from 8 Hz to 65,536 Hz and set in 2 n steps according to the input frequency that may range from a very slow speed to over 20 kHz. The user can select either 16- or 24-bit quantization for optimizing resolution of data and space on recording medium.

Software Interface
PCscan IV is Sony’s support software for the EX Series. From basic control to sophisticated analysis, PCscan IV is a powerful tool for your data acquisition tasks. In addition, you can use other or your own analysis software packages using our drivers or ActiveX tool kit. The result is seamless operation from data collection to data analysis.