Fast and synchronous measurements 
Fast and synchronous measurements
Precise and synchronous acquisition of mechanical strain directly at the strain gauge points of application: This is what the EtherCAT®-based measurement module ECAT STGMM 6 with six time-synchronous strain gauge inputs for quarter-, half- and full bridges has been designed for
This EtherCAT® measurement module from CSM allows e.g. fatigue analysis with more than 1,000 distributed points of measurement. The modules support data rates from 1 Hz up to 20 kHz per channel. The compact and robust MiniModule can thus be mounted close to the points of measurement, which in turn increases the quality of the measurement signals and decreases the cabling efforts considerably.
As an Ethernet-based data bus, EtherCAT® also allows large measurement networks with distances of up to 100 m between the individual measurement modules. This provides options for the synchronous acquisition of strain from widely separated points of measurement, such as in the case of rotor blades of wind turbines as well as construction cranes.
| Designation | Case Small (CS) | Slide Case Small (SCS) | Case Large (CL) | Slide Case Large (SCL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECAT STGMM 6 |
XCP-Gateway is the interface between the data acquisition software (e. g. vMeasure, CANape®, INCA®, Vision® ...) and the EtherCAT® measurement modules from CSM. It includes an EtherCAT® master and an XCP-on-Ethernet slave.
HV STG4 BK20 and HV STG4 BS20 are EtherCAT®-based, robust and extremely compact measurement modules for strain gauge measurements in high-voltage environments with four time-synchronous strain gauge inputs and are excellently suited for distributed measurement applications under challenging conditions.
Measure mechanical stresses and forces in assemblies quickly and reliably: Strain and compression measurements with strain gauges provide precise results on the forces acting on assemblies for structural tests, fatigue strength measurements and product and material testing.
Numerous measurement variables in vehicle development and testing can be recorded with sensors that reproduce their respective measured variable as an analog voltage. For example, distance, pressure, flow rates, moisture, vibration and noise can be easily measured.
