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MC.4621 16 bit transient recorder - SPECTRUM Instrumentation
MC.4621
16 bit transient recorder
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MC.4621

16 bit transient recorder

Description:

The MC.46xx series allows recording of two, four or eight channels with sampling rates of 200 kS/s up to 3 MS/s. These cards offer outstanding A/D features both in resolution and speed for CompactPCI and PXI. The powerful A/D amplifier section offers 8 different input ranges, programmable offset and a software switching from single-ended to differential inputs without decreasing the number of channels. The FIFO engine is capable of streaming even 8 channels at a sustained 3 MS/s to memory or hard disk.

Facts & Features:

  • Up to 200 kS/s on 4 channels
  • Simultaneously sampling on all channels
  • Software selectable single-ended or differential inputs
  • Separate ADC and amplifier per channel
  • 8 input ranges: +/-50 mV up to +/-10 V
  • Up to 256 MSample on-board memory
  • 32 MSample standard memory installed
  • Window and pulsewidth trigger
  • Programmable input offset of +/-5 V
  • Synchronization possible
  • CompactPCI 6U compatible
  • Robust industrial connections
  • Up to 16 cards can be synchronized

Technical Drawing:

Application examples:

  • High precision audio measurements
  • Vibration analysis
  • Life cycle tests of plastic components

Cascading (Optional)

The cascading option synchronizes up to 4 Spectrum boards internally. It's the simplest way to build up a multi channel system. On the internal synchronisation bus clock and trigger signals are routed between the different boards. All connected boards are then working with the same clock and trigger information. There is a phase delay between two boards of about 500 picoseconds when this synchronization option is used.

Extra I/O (Optional)

The Extra I/O module adds 24 additional digital I/O lines and 4 analog outputs on an extra connector. These additional lines are independent from the standard function and can be controlled asynchronously. There is also an internal version available with 16 digital I/Os and 4 analog outputs that can be used directly at the rear board connector.

FIFO mode

The FIFO mode is designed for continuous data transfer between measurement board and PC memory (with up to 100 MByte/s) or hard disk. The control of the data stream is done automatically by the driver on interrupt request. The complete installed on-board memory is used for buffer data, making the continuous streaming extremely reliable.

Ring buffer mode

The ring buffer mode is the standard mode of all acquisition boards. Data is written in a ring memory of the board until a trigger event is detected. After the event the posttrigger values are recorded. Because of this continuously recording into a ring buffer there are also samples prior to the trigger event visible: Pretrigger = Memsize - Posttrigger.

Star-Hub (Optional)

The star-hub is an additional module allowing the phase stable synchronization of up to 16 boards in one system. Independent of the number of boards there is no phase delay between all channels. The star-hub distributes trigger and clock information between all boards. As a result all connected boards are running with the same clock and the same trigger. All trigger sources can be combined with OR/AND allowing all channels of all cards to be trigger source at the same time. The star-hub is available as 5 card and 16 card version. The 5 card version doesn't need an extra slot.

Channel Trigger

The data acquisition boards offer a wide variety of trigger modes. Besides the standard signal checking for level and edge as known from oscilloscopes it's also possible to define a window trigger. Trigger conditions can be combined with logical conjunctions like OR to adopt to different application scenarios.

External Trigger

All boards can be triggered using an external TTL signal. It's possible to use positive or negative edge also in combination with a programmable pulse width. An internally recognized trigger event can - when activated by software - be routed to the trigger connector to start external instruments.

Gated Sampling

The Gated Sampling option allows data recording controlled by an external gate signal. Data is only recorded if the gate signal has a programmed level. In addition a pre-area before start of the gate signal as well as a post area after end of the gate signal can be acquired. The number of gate segments is only limited by the used memory and is unlimited when using FIFO mode.

Multiple Recording

The Multiple Recording option allows the recording of several trigger events with an extremely short re-arming time. The hardware doesn't need to be restarted in between. The on-board memory is divided in several segments of the same size. Each of them is filled with data if a trigger event occurs. Pre- and posttrigger of the segments can be programmed. The number of acquired segments is only limited by the used memory and is unlimited when using FIFO mode.

Pulsewidth Trigger

Defines the minimum or maximum width that a trigger pulse must have to generate a trigger event. Pulse width can be combined with channel trigger, pattern trigger and external trigger. This makes it possible to trigger on signal errors like too long or too short pulses.

Timestamp

The timestamp option writes the time positions of the trigger events in an extra memory. The timestamps are relative to the start of recording, a defined zero time, externally synchronized to a radio clock, or a GPS receiver. With this option acquisitions of systems on different locations can be set in a precise time relation.

External Clock

Using a dedicated connector a sampling clock can be fed in from an external system. It's also possible to output the internally used sampling clock to synchronize external equipment to this clock.

Reference Clock

The option to use a precise external reference clock (normally 10 MHz) is necessary to synchronize the board for high-quality measurements with external equipment (like a signal source). It's also possible to enhance the quality of the sampling clock in this way. The driver automatically generates the requested sampling clock from the fed in reference clock.

On-board Calibration

The on-board calibration can be run on user request and calibrates the amplifier against a dedicated internal high precision calibration source. After this calibration data is stored permanently in an on-board EEPROM and is automatically used for further acquisitions.

Differential Inputs

With a simple software command the inputs can individually be switched from single-ended (in relation to ground) to differential, without loosing any inputs. When the inputs are used in differential mode the A/D converter measures the difference between two lines with relation to system ground.

Programmable Input Amplifiers

The analog inputs can be adapted to real world signals using individual settings for each channel. A large number of different input ranges and a programmable input offset allow to adopt perfectly to the real world signals.

Programmable Input Offset

Most of the Spectrum A/D cards offer a user programmable signal offset opening the Spectrum boards to a wide variety of setups. The signal offset at least covers a range of +/-100 % of the currently selected input range making unipolar measurements with the card possible. Besides this the input range offset can be programmed individually allowing a perfect match of the A/D card section to the real world signal.

Synchronous Sampling

All acquisition cards from Spectrum are built with a completely synchronous design. Every channel has its own independent input amplifier as well as an independent ADC allowing to program all input channel related settings individually for each channel.

3rd Party Drivers

A lot of third-party products are supported by the Spectrum driver. Choose between LabVIEW, MATLAB, LabWindows/CVI and IVI. All drivers come with examples and detailed documentation.

Programming Examples

Programming examples for C++, Delphi, Visual Basic, C#, VB.Net, Java, Python, Julia and LabWindows/CVI are delivered with the driver. Due to the simple interface of the driver, the integration in other programming languages or special measurement software is an easy task.

Linux

All cards are delivered with full Linux support. Pre compiled kernel modules are included for the most common distributions like RedHat, Fedora, Suse, Ubuntu or Debian. The Linux support includes SMP systems, 32 bit and 64 bit systems, versatile programming examples for Gnu C++ as well as the possibility to get the driver sources for own compilation.

SBench6

SBench 6 is a powerful and intuitive interactive measurement software. Besides the possibility to commence the measuring task immediately, without programming, SBench 6 combines the setup of hardware, data display, oscilloscope, transient recorder, waveform generator, analyzing functions, import and export functions under one easy-to-use interface.

Windows

This standard driver is included in the card delivery and it is possible to get the newest driver version free of charge from our homepage at any time. There are no additional SDK fees for the classical text-based programming. All boards are delivered with drivers for Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and Windows 11, all 32 bit and 64 bit.

Related products
Product Channels Max. Samplerate Max. Bandwidth
MC.4620 2 200 KS/s 100 KHz
MC.4622 8 200 KS/s 100 KHz
MC.4630 2 500 KS/s 250 KHz
MC.4631 4 500 KS/s 250 KHz
MC.4632 8 500 KS/s 250 KHz
MC.4640 2 1 MS/s 500 KHz
MC.4641 4 1 MS/s 500 KHz
MC.4642 8 1 MS/s 500 KHz
MC.4650 2 3 MS/s 1.50 MHz
MC.4651 4 3 MS/s 1.50 MHz
MC.4652 8 3 MS/s 1.50 MHz
Other platforms
On different platforms Bus Max. Bus Transfer speed
DN2.462-04 Ethernet 70 MByte/s
M2i.4621 PCI-X 245 MByte/s
M2i.4621-Exp PCI Express x1 160 MByte/s
MX.4621 PXI 100 MByte/s

A/D External Amplifiers (Optional)

Independent external pre-amplifiers allow to acquire extremely small signals with a reasonable quality. The external amplifiers are optimized for low noise inputs. The amplifiers of the SPA series are available with different bandwidth and input impedance options. No programming is needed to operate the amplifiers.

Documents

MC.46xx Datasheet

Datasheet of the MC.46xx family

21.02.2022367 K
MC.46xx Manual

Manual of MC.46xx family

21.02.20223 M
Timestamp Datasheet

MI / MC Timestamp module datasheet

21.02.2022106 K
StarHub Datasheet

MI / MC StarHub module datasheet

21.02.2022218 K
Extra I/O Datasheet

MI / MC Extra I/O module datasheet

21.02.2022129 K
SBench 6 data sheet

Data sheet of SBench 6

15.01.2024999 K
MATLAB Manual

Manual for MATLAB drivers for MI/MC/MX

21.02.202270 K
LabVIEW Manual

LabVIEW Manual for MC/MX.46xx

21.02.2022723 K
SBench 6 Manual

Manual for SBench 6

21.02.20227 M

WINDOWS DRIVER + SOFTWARE

MICX_NT32

MI/MC/MX/PCI.xxx Windows 98/NT 32 Bit Drivers

21.02.2022353 K
MICX_XP (32-bit)

MI/MC/MX/PCI.xxx Windows XP/Vista 32 Bit Drivers

21.02.2022381 K
MICX_XP (64-bit)

MI/MC/MX/PCI.xxx Windows XP/Vista 64 Bit Drivers

21.02.2022579 K
MICX_WIN7_8 (32-bit)

MI/MC/MX/PCI.xxx Windows 7/8 32 Bit Drivers

1.1.2268111.11.202432 M
MICX_WIN7_8 (64-bit)

MI/MC/MX/PCI.xxx Windows 7/8 64 Bit Drivers

1.0.2261025.10.20246 M
MICX_WIN10 (32-bit)

MI/MC/MX/PCI.xxx Windows 10 32 Bit Drivers

421.02.2022415 K
MICX_WIN10 (64-bit)

MI/MC/MX/PCI.xxx Windows 10/11 64 Bit Drivers

421.02.2022627 K
c_header

C/C++ driver header and library files

7.0425.10.202444 K
SBench5

SBench 5 Installer

5.3.021.02.20225 M
SBench6 (32-bit)

SBench 6 (32-bit) Installer / Windows 7, 8, 10

6.5.0925.10.202436 M
SBench6 (64-bit)

SBench 6 (64-bit) Installer / Windows 7, 8, 10, 11

6.5.0925.10.202449 M
MATLAB Driver

MI / MC / MX MATLAB driver + examples

21.02.2022714 K
LabVIEW Driver

MI / MC / MX LabVIEW Driver

21.02.20228 M
Examples

MI / MC / MX Examples for C/C++, Delphi, VB, LabWindows/CVI, ...

21.02.2022700 K

LINUX DRIVER + SOFTWARE

Linux Driver Complete

MI / MC / MX Linux 32 bit and 64 bit Drivers

1.0.2261025.10.20246 M
SBench6

SBench 6 Linux 32 (.rpm)

6.5.0822.04.202426 M
SBench6

SBench 6 Linux 64 (.rpm)

6.5.0917.09.202423 M
SBench6

SBench 6 Linux 32 (.deb)

6.5.0822.04.202423 M
SBench6

SBench 6 Linux 64 (.deb)

6.5.0925.10.202422 M
SBench6

SBench6 Jetson (.deb)

6.5.0919.04.202411 M
MICX Examples for Linux

MI / MC / MX Linux Examples (C/C++)

21.02.202253 K

Firmware

Product Notes

General Digitizer Introduction

General Introduction to Waveform Digitizers

21.02.2022587 K
High-Res High BW Digitizers

Advantages of High Resolution in High Bandwidth Digitizers

21.02.20222 M
Digitizer Acquisition Modes

Using modular Digitizer Acquisition Modes

21.02.20223 M
Digitizer Front-End

Proper Use of Digitizer Front-End Signal Conditioning

21.02.20223 M
Trigger and Sync

Trigger, Clock and Synchronization Details at high-speed Digitizers

21.02.20221 M
SBench 6 Introduction

SBench 6 - Data Acquisition and Analysis of Digitizer Data

21.02.20221 M

Application Notes

Signal Processing Tools

Using Signal Processing Tools to enhance Digitizer Data

21.02.20221 M
Mechanical Measurements

Mechanical Measurements Using Digitizers

21.02.20221 M
Power Measurements

Power Measurements Using Modular Digitizers

21.02.20221 M
Using Probes & Sensors

Using Probes and Sensors with Modular Digitizers

21.02.2022858 K
Teaming AWG with Digitizer

Teaming an Arbitrary Waveform Generator with a Modular Digitizer

21.02.2022919 K
Common Digitizer Setup Problems

Application Note: Common Digitizer Setup Problems to avoid

21.02.20221 M
AN Amplitude Resolution

Application Note: The Amplitude Resolution of Digitizers and how it affects Measurements

21.02.2022555 K
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E-Mail info@spec.de
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Phone +1 (201) 562-1999
Fax +1 (201) 820-2691
E-Mail sales@spectrum-instrumentation.com
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Phone +61 402 130 414
E-Mail greg.tate@spectrum-instrumentation.com
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