A&D's RA2300MKII / RA2300MKII-S 16 channel Portable Data Acquisition System

RA2300MKII / RA2300MKII-S

Category: Standalone / Portable Loggers

Manufacturer: A&D

The A&D RA2300MKII / RA2300MKII-S is the successor to the popular RA2300A data acquisition device and chart recorder.

It features a ruggedized case, increased internal HD storage to 160GB (256GB for SSD option) and FFT analysis software built-in as standard.

The RA2300MKII enables you to acquire/record data with simple operation. Reduced condition setting time and easy measurement can be realized by virtual amplifier setup, a touch-panel and dynamic waveform display on a large LCD. The RA2300MKII features with various measuring modes such as HD Recorder (for long-term recording on a 160GB HDD/256GB SSD option) or Memory Recorder (for fast speed event recording). The RA2300MKII will bring you success in many measuring opportunities such as production line, quality inspection and R&D.

Direct sensor inputs up to 16 channels (8 slots) are available for RA2300MKII and 16 digital input channels measure diverse signal timing and contact status.

Easy pen recorder mode
Easy operation of the “pen recorder” was realized by virtual amp. setup display and touch panel. Easy measurement of a “pen recorder” is yours without complicated settings.
Various features at playback mode
Various search functions are available for finding certain points in large data easily after long-term recording. Fast search using a thumbnail bar (displays all recorded data of selected one channel) and jump search(max/min, time, etc.) available.
Direct input from sensors
Signals from various sensors can be input directly using 11 amplifiers(voltage, strain, temperature, vibration, pressure, rotation pulses, etc.)
Display input waveform on a large screen
A large 12.1” LCD for better visibility of measured data.
Long-term HDD recording
Long-term & high speed data recording by a built-in 160GB HDD (256GB SSD option - RA2300MKII-S)
Standard LAN & USB ports
LAN(100BASE-T) for data communication and USB for external storage devices(USB memories) are standard interfaces.
FFT Analysis software built-in

Applications

Power

This system has large 12.1 inch LCD and shows dynamic waveforms. Displaying number and dividing waveforms are voluntarily settable so that various waveforms to every application are available.

Setup displays with virtual mechanical switch or jog dial allows users to understand input amplifier settings easily. By using both 12.1” large LCD and the touch panel, measuring
conditions can be modified while monitoring waveforms at the large display. The input amplifier can also be automatically tuned by “auto” button on actual operational panel.

Users can easily select from five (5) Measurement Modes - Pen Recorder mode for real time strip chart recording, HD Recorder mode for long term recording of data to a HDD, X-Y Recorder mode for displaying/recording X-Y correlation of two signals, a Multi Recorder mode captures transients while recording steady-state signals, and a Memory Recorder mode for recording fast events.

11 types of AP11 series amplifiers including voltage, temperature, strain, vibration and frequency ( pulse )are available and they enable every signal to direct input.

This PC application software enables the user to remotely program set-up configurations, record data, make arithmetic computations, and analyze data:

Remote Control Feature
Remotely control all RA series units via Ethernet. Control mainframe data acquisition functions, signal conditioning amplifiers, IR thermal imager and NEC-ATI approved A/D boards and visible light cameras.
Multiple Mathematic Operations and FFT Analysis
Math operations including Arithmetic/Trig/Log/Calculus functions and FFT real-time and post data collection analysis is included.
User Defined Monitor Display
Monitor display of Digital, Y-T & X-Y, and Bitmap data can be freely customized by user.
Report Generator and Simplified Print Feature
Comments and Cursors are easily added to the display monitor and printed.

AP11 Series Input Amplifier Types

Item	Model No	Sampling	Resolution	Description
2ch High Resolution DC amp	AP11-101	10µS	16-bit	DC amp for high resolution measurement
2ch High Speed DC Amp	AP11-103	1µS	12-bit	DC amp for high speed measurment
2ch Zero Suppression Amp	AP11-111	10µS	16-bit	DC amp for gaining signals by eliminating offset element of input signal
2ch FFT Amp	AP11-102	10µS	16-bit	DC and Vibration amp to prevent high frequency loop-back
Event Amp	AP11-105	1µS	N/A	Amp for recording Open/Close for contact events of H/L for voltage
2ch TC/DC Amp	AP11-106A	10µS	15-bit	Input amp for thermocouples (R, T, J, K and W) and voltage
1ch TC/DC Amp	AP11-107	10µS	14-bit	Input amp for thermocouples (R, T, J, K and W) and voltage
2ch AC Strain Amp	AP11-104A	10µS	16-bit	Strain amp which reduces influence of external noise (AC bridge system)
2ch DC Strain Amp	AP11-110	10µS	16-bit	Strain amp with DC bridge system
2ch Vibration/RMS Amp	AP11-109	10µS	16-bit	DC/Vibration amp for measuring signals in RMS
F/V Converter	AP11-108	10µS	16-bit	Amp for converting frequency into voltage

RA2300MKII Main Specifications

Display	12.1-inch TFT color LCD Effective screen area : 245.76mm x 184.32mm (1024 x 768 pixels)
Channel	RA2300MKII : 16ch ( 8 slots) + digital input 16ch (optional)
Printing Method	Thermal printing using a thermal head
Paper Width	219.5mm (YPS-106 Thermal Paper)
Effective Recording Width	1 division (200mm・FS) to 16 division (10mm・FS), number of division and printing width can be changed.
Channel Discimination	Prints channel number in the vicinity of the printed waveform.The ON/OFF function is available.
Grid Pattern	Standard (10mm, 5mm), 10mm, 5mm, No grid
Battery Backup	Clock, Setting value: approx 3 to 5 years (using a primary battery)
Storage Device	160GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD), 256GB SSD option , USB memory,
Interface	Ethernet, USB:standard *** Ethernet has basis over CAT5 (shilded) RS-232C, Remote terminal : optional
Compatible specifications	EMC:　EN1326 A1/A2/A3 Safety: EN61010-1
Operating Enviroment	Temperature: 5 to 40 ℃ , Humidity: 35 to 80 %RH (without condensation)
Power Supply	90 to 264VAC, frequency 50 to 60Hz
Power Consumption	100VA (typical) : with AP11-101 x 8 units (approx 300VA max)
Dimensions	Approx. 369.5(W) x 164.5(H) x 301(D) mm
Weight	8.0kg or less(main body only), 8.7kg or less(main body with AP-11-103x4 units)

Measuring Mode - Pen Recorder

Function	Printout input signal data on recording paper (wavefrom)
Mesurement Starting Operation	Start with pressing START key or preset time. Interval recording available.
Paper-feed Speed	100 mm/s to 1 mm/min (user setting, external synchronization enabled)
Frequency Response	DC to 100 kHz (sampling : 10 points/cycle).Varies by input units.
Printing Density	Voltage axis : 8 dots/mm, Time axis : 80 dots/mm (at 25 mm/s)
Printing Length	Continuous
Data Backup	N/A

Measuring Mode - HD Recorder

Function	Real-time recording of measured data on HD (sample of peak style is selectable)
Recordable Size	155GB max
Mesurement Starting Operation	Start with pressing START key, trigger detection or preset time.
Sampling Speed	1μs (w/1ch), 5μs (w/8ch), 10μs (w/16ch) max
Recording Method	Normal or Ring recording (repeated recording during preset time) selectable.
Waveform Printing (Refer to Pen Recorder spec) Function	Printout input signal data on recording paper (wavefrom)
Mesurement Starting Operation	ON/OFF of printout to recording paper while HD recording

Measuring Mode - Memory Recorder

Function	Record measured data on memory in main unit
Measurement Operation	Once, Repeat or Endless
Memory Capacity	2MW/ch (w/16ch); 32MW/ch (w/1ch)
Memory Division	1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 or 128 divisions
Sampling Speed	1µS to 100S (user setting, external syncronization enabled)
Waveform Printing Function	Printout input signal data on recording paper (wavefrom)
Printing Density	Voltage axis : 8 dots/mm, Time axis : 10 dots/mm
Copy Magnification	x100 to x1/10,000
Memory Filing	Data is saved on the memory device in binary or CSV format every time when it is stored in memories.
Data Backup	Memory backup with HDD (data saved in a specified area of HDD at shutdown)
Save / Copy Area	Copy with trigger at center : 1 to 100% (1% step),copy between two cursors.

Measuring Mode - Multi Recorder

Function	Steady-state and transient events can be recorded simultaniously on HD, memory and/or recording paper
Pen Recorder	Refer to Pen Recorder spec
HD Recorder	Refer to HD Recorder spec
Memory Recorder	Refer to Memory Recorder spec (waveform printing available)

Measuring Mode - X-Y Recorder

Function	ON/OFF of locas enabled (pen up & down) Input signal monitor, freeze, copy and X-Y display during data recording available.
Axis Setting	X-axis: 1 channel, Y-axis: 3 channels
Measuring Speed	1ms to 1s
Data recording Function	Record all input signals (if input channels is ON at amp setting display) on HD.
X-Y waveform Printing (Printout) Function	Printout displayed waveforms (X-axis : 1ch, Y-axis : 3ch) at A4 size
Waveform Printing (Refer to Pen Recorder spec) Function	Printout input signal data on recording paper (wavefrom)
Resolution	1600 x 1600 dots (at printout), 650 x 650 dots ( at display)

Attachments

RA2300MKII Spec Sheet
pdf | 2.96 MB

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