Overview

The DEWE-3040 series data acquisition system is a powerful benchtop model available with several different rear panels, according to which signal conditioner series you would like to use. The DEWE-3041 model has a rear panel which can hold up to 96 channels of our popular MDAQ differential input modules. There is a big, bright 17" touchscreen on the front panelThe computer connections are on the right side of the system. The AC power input section and battery status LCD are located on the left side of the system.

The DEWE-3040 series features a brand new mechanical design which is not only more attractive, but better in terms of EMI and RFI performance. The power system inside has been similarly improved, and there are now independent power supply system for the computer/display and the MDAQ signal conditioning systems, for increased reliability.

Hot-swappable batteries
The SideHAND+ runs from its own "smart batteries," which plug into slots that are protected behind a door on the bottom panel. These batteries are hot-swappable, so you can exchange them while the system is running from them, and you can keep the system running forever in that way. Or you can plug the SideHAND into AC power DIRECTLY, and it will recharge the batteries automatically, whenever it is required.


The rear panel of the DEWE-3041 can be configured with up to 96 MDAQ inputs
2 counter LEMOs are standard when any ORION card is installed inside (up to 8 counters are available).

Also included as standard are the DB37 accessory connector with all digital I/O and trigger lines, an EPAD2 LEMO connector, a 12VDC power output connector

The bottom shows the battery door opened and three batteries pulled out slightly.

All fans which intake air have externally changeable filters

SideHAND+ Models

DEWE-3041 configurations
The main 3041 chassis has TWELVE positions for our MDAQ-SUB modules. These are DIFFERENTIAL input modules, each one with 8 dynamic channels on it. Pick up to 12 MDAQ-SUBS for 96 total fast channels. These can be MDAQ modules with BNC or DSUB connectors.

Next, choose one or more A/D cards. Basically you can pick 1, 2 or 3 of our ORION series or A/D series cards. There are three PCI slots inside the system.
ORION series cards can be ordered with 2 CAN BUS interfaces, as well as additional counters and digital inputs.

Some cards and popular combinations:
For 32 channels - simultaneous sampling:
ORION-3216-100 card: 32 channels, 16-bit, up to 100 kS/s/ch max sample rate. Two advanced counter/encoders and 16 digital I/O lines are standard.
Optional CAN BUS (2) interfaces.
For 32 channels - simultaneous sampling:
TWO ORION-1616-500 cards: 32 channels, 16-bit, up to 500 kS/s/ch max sample rate. Two advanced counter/encoders and 16 digital I/O lines are standard.
Optional CAN BUS (2 or 4) interfaces, optional 80 digital inputs, optional 8 counter/encoders.
For 32 channels - multiplexed sampling:
AD32-1000-16 card: 32 channels, 16-bit, up to 62.5 kS/s/ch max sample rate. Two simple counters and 16 digital I/O lines are standard.

For 64 channels - simultaneous sampling:
TWO ORION-3216-100 cards: 64 channels, 16-bit, up to 100 kS/s/ch max sample rate. Two advanced counter/encoders and 16 digital I/O lines are standard.
Optional CAN BUS (2 or 4) interfaces, optional 16 more digital inputs, optional 2 more advanced counter/encoder inputs.

For 64 channels - multiplexed sampling:
TWO AD32-1000-16 cards: 64 channels, 16-bit, up to 62.5 kS/s/ch max sample rate. Two simple counters and 16 digital I/O lines are standard.
Optional 16 more digital inputs, optional 2 more simple counters.

For 96 channels - simultaneous sampling:
THREE ORION-3216-100 cards: 96 channels, 16-bit, up to 100 kS/s/ch max sample rate. Two advanced counter/encoders and 16 digital I/O lines are standard.
Optional CAN BUS (2 or 4 or 6) interfaces, optional 16 or 32 more digital inputs, optional 2 or 4 more advanced counter/encoder inputs.

For 96 channels - multiplexed sampling:
TWO AD32-1000-16 cards: 69 channels, 16-bit, up to 62.5 kS/s/ch max sample rate. Two simple counters and 16 digital I/O lines are standard.
Optional 16 or 32 more digital inputs, optional 2 or 4 more simple counters.

Therefore, you can also add one or two additional interface cards. For example, we have PCI interface cards for ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, a combination card with BOTH interfaces, a four-channel VIDEO framegrabber card, and even a PCM aerospace interface card. Thus we can create a system for you with a huge amount of recording power in a small, portable, battery powered platform.

Software

Most data acquisition software packages allow you to display and record data from A/D cards, to control signal conditioners, and record data to RAM or disk. Of course, DEWESoft handles all that easily - but that’s just the beginning. Imagine if you could plug all these addition devices into your data acquisition system, and add them to your recordings in perfect sync:

• Video cameras - from inexpensive webcams to fast synchronizable cameras, even high speed video cameras, infra-red, and low light cameras
• GPS sensors - record your exact position, heading, speed and distance, and draw a real-time map as you move around
• CAN BUS interfaces - view and record dozens - even hundreds of parameters - directly from the CAN bus that is built into every car, truck, motorcycle, most aircraft engines, modern trains, and thousands of CAN based sensors!
• ARINC 429 aircraft data bus, from countless commercial aircraft
• MIL-STD 1553 aircraft data bus, from military aircraft of all kinds

Well, DEWESoft makes all that possible -- and more! Learn more about DEWESoft.

Specifications

Computer specifications

• 2 GHz Intel Core2Duo processor
• 2 GB RAM (expandable to 3 GB max.)
• 250 GB S-ATA REMOVABLE hard disk drive
• DVD+-CD-RW drive
• 17” XGA display (1280 x 1024 px) with touchscreen
• Includes keyboard and trackball (USB interfaces allow other keyboards/mice to be attached in addition)

Interfaces:

• Gigabit Ethernet interface
• 4 x USB 2.0 ports compatible with the latest USB memory sticks and external hard drives
• IEEE-1394
• RS232
• 2 x PS/2
• A/V in/out
• VGA output
• PCI slots: 3 full length

Input specifications:

• Up to three ORION series A/D card can be installed. See the appropriate ORION series page for A/D specifications OR
• Up to three AD series A/D card can be installed. See the appropriate AD series page for A/D specifications
• Any 12 x MDAQ-SUB modules can be installed. See the appropriate MDAQ page for signal conditioning specifications

Software specifications:

• Learn more about DEWESoft.

Mechanical specifications:

• Size: 425 x 340 x 320 mm (16.7 x 13.4 x 13 in.),
• Weight: 18 kg (40 lbs.)

Power specifications:

• Power input: 120/240 VAC 50/60 Hz AC power
• Includes three smart batteries for the hot-swappable battery system

Environmental specifications:

• Shock: EN 60068-2-27, MIL-STD-810F
• Vibration: EN 60068-2-6, EN 60721-3-2 class 2M2
• Temperature range: 0 to +50 °C (-20 °C if pre-warmed) (10 to 80 % non cond., 5 to 95 % rel. humidity)

WindowsXP Professional installed and licensed
Made in USA, includes full year warranty

What’s included
• DEWE-3041 mainframe, which has all of the specs and interfaces as shown in the specifications
• Includes a keyboard and mouse or trackball
• AC power cable
• 3 rechargeable lithium ion batteries (64 and 96 ch versions have 3 batteries)
• Dewetron system CD with drivers and software
• Windows operating system original media and license
• Certificate of conformance to published specifications
• Note - if you need traceable CAL certificates, please order those in addition

Options & Upgrades

Each SideHAND needs to have these elements added in order to be a complete system:

A/D card:

• AD series or ORION series A/D card(s)

Signal conditioning:

• 1 x MDAQ-BASE-5 base card for each 16 channels that will be installed
• Any two MDAQ-SUB series 8-channel modules for each MDAQ-BASE-5
• Software: DEWESoft data acquisition software (SE version minimum, PROF required for multicard systems, or for 22 or 24-bit A/D cards)

Popular upgrades (factory installed):

• CAN BUS - be sure to order an ORION card with 2 x synchronous CAN BUS interfaces, plus the DEWESoft-OPT-CAN software option. If you want the ability to output messages onto the CAN bus, please also order the DEWESoft-OPT-CAN-OUT software option.
• COUNTERS - the two synchronous counters included as a minimum on all ORION cards are wired by default to the standard 37-pin DSUB ACCESORY connector. If you would also like 2 x LEMO counter inputs installed on the front panel, please order the ORION-CNT-2 option, and mating connectors.
• MDAQ-FILT filter for the inputs -- this is very popular, as it provides the best possible signal performance.
• Larger hard drive inside (standard is 250 GB HDD -- larger drives and solid state drives are available as upgrades)

Popular add-ons and accessories (can be added anytime):

• One of our MOB(ile) displays, perfect for in-vehicle use.
• Common carrier rated shipping case to protect the system during shipment
• DEWE-CAM-01 or other video camera add-ons
• DEWE-VGPS series GPS sensor/interface
• Popular sensors such as accelerometers, mics, thermocouples, encoders, and more
• MSI interfaces MSI-BR series are compatible with the MDAQ-SUB-BRIDGE-D and MDAQ-SUB-STG-D:

Even longer battery running times...
Want to recharge batteries off-line? Our Neutrino-4 battery charger/supply unit is up to the task. The Neutrino-4 comes with one battery as standard, but you can add three more and charge all four batteries very quickly outside of the Dewetron system..