Rugged Data Recorder - RU-846
The RU-846 Rugged Data Recorder, made of aluminum alloy with mini size, lighter weight and strong impact resistance, specially designed for vehicles, airborne, shipboard and other occasions with narrow installation space. RU-846 adopts modular combination design. Expanded via USB hub, RU-846 can be used for the testing and analysis of 96 channels dynamic signals in parallel and synchronously by using only one computer, and widely used for performance test and analysis of various structures in aerospace, weapons, automotive engineering, sports safety equipment and other industries.
The Data Recorder adopts modular design and consists of a control layer, an acquisition layer and a power layer
Micro testing system, 16 channels, size: 55mm×62mm×82mm, weight: 350g
Up to 500g impact resistance and -20°C~+60°C operation temperature
Up to 4 modules (16 channels) are supported by a single system, including the module of IEPE, charge, strain, or custom combination
USB communication, built-in 32GB high-speed storage, up to 128kHz/ch sampling rate
UP to 6 recorders (96 channels) can be supported to sample in parallel and synchronously
Independent 16-bit A/D converter per channel
Support online and offline working modes, online or offline continuous or triggered acquisition, post-event data recovery
Software-settable bridge modes such as full-bridge, half-bridge, and three-wire quarter bridge, easy to use
Support intelligent wire identification and TEDS sensors
Powered by built-in lithium battery pack power supply (optional) or external 10~36V DC power supply
The sampling control and analysis software, which runs on Windows XP/7/8/8.1/10 OS, has word document activity reporting function and multiple view display modes such as recorder, x-y recorder, color waterfall chart, color cloud chart, instrument panel, bar chart, digital table, audio and video, 3D model chart, etc.
| Strain Acquisition Module | |
| Number of Input Channel | 4 channels |
| Input Mode | Differential balance input |
| Input Impedance | 10MΩ±10MΩ |
| Full-scale Voltage Value | ±0.125V, ±0.25V, ±0.5V, ±1.25V, ±2.5V |
| Full-scale Strain Value | ±2500με, ±5000με, ±12500με, ±25000με, ±50000με |
| Indication Error | ≤0.5% of F.S. |
| Nonlinearity | ≤0.1% of F.S. |
| Minimum Resolution | 1με |
| CMR | ≥100dB |
| Bridge Voltage | 2V |
| Bridge Configuration | Full bridge, Half bridge, Three-wire Quarter bridge (Default 120Ω) |
| Self-Balancing Range | ±20mV |
| Freq. Response | DC ~ 20kHz (+0.5dB ~ -3dB) |
| A/D Converter | 16 bits |
| Anti-aliasing Filter | |
| Cut-off Frequency | 1/2.56 of sampling rate |
| Stop-band Attenuation | -100dB/Oct. |
| Flatness | ±0.05dB (Within analysis frequency range) |
| Dimensions | 55mm(L)×61mm(W)×10mm(H) (Incl. protruding connectors) |
| Weight | Approx. 40g |
| Power Consumption | 2W |
| IEPE Acquisition Module | |
| Number of Input Channel | 4 channels |
| Input Mode | IEPE, AC |
| IEPE Power | 4mA/24V |
| Full-scale Voltage Value | ±0.5V, ±5V, ±50V |
| Indication Error | ≤0.5% of F.S. |
| Freq. Response | 1kHz ~ 20kHz (+0.5dB ~ -3dB) |
| A/D Converter | 16 bits |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Cut-off Frequency | 30Hz, 300Hz, 3kHz, PASS |
| Stop-band Attenuation | >18dB/Oct. |
| Flatness | <0.1dB (Within 1/2 cut-off frequency) |
| Anti-aliasing Filter | |
| Cut-off Frequency | 1/2.56 of sampling rate |
| Stop-band Attenuation | -100dB/Oct. |
| Flatness | ±0.05dB (Within analysis frequency range) |
| Dimensions | 55mm(L)×62mm(W)×10mm(H) (Incl. protruding connectors) |
| Weight | Approx. 41g |
| Power Consumption | 1.75W |
| Charge Acquisition Module | |
| Number of Input Channel | 4 channels |
| Input Charge Range | ±50pC, ±500pC, ±5000pC |
| Full-scale Value (1mV/pC) | ±50pC, ±500pC, ±5000pC |
| Full-scale Value (0.1mV/pC) | ±500pC, ±5000pC, ±50000pC |
| Indication Error | ≤0.5% of F.S. |
| Freq. Response | 0.5Hz ~ 20kHz (+0.5dB ~ -3dB) |
| A/D Converter | 16 bits |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Cut-off Frequency | 30Hz, 300Hz, 3kHz, PASS |
| Stop-band Attenuation | >18dB/Oct. |
| Flatness | <0.1dB (Within 2/3 cut-off frequency) |
| Anti-aliasing Filter | |
| Cut-off Frequency | 1/2.56 of sampling rate |
| Stop-band Attenuation | -100dB/Oct. |
| Flatness | ±0.05dB (Within analysis frequency range) |
| Dimensions | 55mm(L)×62mm(W)×10mm(H) (Incl. protruding connectors) |
| Weight | Approx. 39g |
| Power Consumption | 1.5W |
| Acquisition Control Module | |
| Number of Controlled Modules | Up to 4 controlled modules |
| Storage | 32G |
| Sampling Rate | Up to 128kHz/channel |
| Power Supply | External 10 ~ 30V DC |
| Communication | USB2.0 |
| Dimensions | 55mm(L)×61mm(W)×21mm(H) (Incl. protruding connectors) |
| Weight | Approx. 77g |
| Power Consumption | 1W |
| Li-battery Module | |
| Rechargeable Battery Capacity |
Module 1: 2000mAh, 1.5h Module 2: 4000mAh, 3h Module 3: 6000mAh, 4.5h |
| Charging Time |
Module 1: 3h Module 2: 6h Module 3: 9h |
| Dimensions |
Module 1: 55mm(L)×57mm(W)×20.5mm(H) Module 2: 55mm(L)×57mm(W)×37mm(H) Module 3: 55mm(L)×57mm(W)×57.5mm(H) |
| Weight (module 1) | Approx. 114g |
| Environmental Conditions | |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C ~ 60°C |
| Operating Humidity | 5 ~ 90%RH@50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C ~ 70°C |
| Storage Humidity | 90%RH48h@60°C |
| Vibration | |
| Frequency Cycle Range | 5Hz ~ 55Hz ~ 5Hz |
| Drive Amplitude (Peak) | 0.19mm |
| Sweep Frequency | ≤1Oct./min |
| Duration of Resonant | 10min |
| Vibration Direction | x, y, z |
Figure 1 Single System Block Diagram
Figure 2 Multi-System Block Diagram
Figure 3 Multi-System Standalone Working Block Diagram
DE-BPS Basic Platform Software
The DE-BPS is the dedicated software platform for the RU-846 Rugged Data Recorder, designed to streamline data acquisition, analysis, and reporting. It supports a wide range of Windows operating systems and offers comprehensive tools for real-time monitoring, post-processing, and system configuration.
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RU-846-S Strain Acquisition Module(Option)
4 input channels Software-selectable full-scale voltage value from ± 0.125V to ±2.5V Software-selectable full-scale strain value from ±2500 με to ±50000με Software-selectable full bridge, 1/2 bridge or 1/4 bridge (3-wire) mode Independent 16-bit A/D converter and dedicated DSP real-time signal processing system per channel 16 channels input simultaneously, the sampling rate up to 128kHz/channel Built-in anti-aliasing filter |
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RU-846-I IEPE Acquisition Module(Option) 4 input channels Built-in 24V/4mA bias current Software-selectable full-scale voltage value from ±0.05V to ±5.0V Independent 16-bit A/D converter per channel 16 channels input simultaneously, the sampling rate up to 128kHz/channel Built-in low-pass filter and anti-aliasing filter |
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| RU-846-C-L Charge Acquisition Module(Option)
4 input channels Software-selectable full-scale charge value from ±50pC to ±5000pC with the sensitivity of 1mV/pC Independent 16-bit A/D converter per channel 16 channels input simultaneously, the sampling rate up to 128kHz/channel Built-in low-pass filter and anti-aliasing filter |
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| RU-846-C-H Charge Acquisition Module(Option)
4 input channels Software-selectable full-scale charge value from ±500pC to ±50000pC with the sensitivity of 0.1mV/pC Independent 16-bit A/D converter per channel 16 channels input simultaneously, the sampling rate up to 128kHz/channel Built-in low-pass filter and anti-aliasing filter |
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| RU-846 Acquisition Control Module
Up to 4 controlled modules Built-in 32gb high-speed memory Up to 128kHz/channel USB2.0 communication |
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| RU-846 Li-battery Module(Option)
Intelligent rechargeable lithium battery Optional battery capacity of 2000mAh, 4000mAh, 6000mAh |
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| RU-846 Synchronization Controller (Option)
Built-in synchronization clock and rechargeable lithium battery pack USB 3.0 switch Optional of 3+1, 6+1 and 9+1 ports |
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| RU-846 WIFI Module(Option)
It is used for WIFI communication. When the indicator is on, the communication is successful. |
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| RU-846 GPS Module(Option)
with GPS antenna interface on the back, communication is successful when the indicator is on. |
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| Charger
Intput 100~240VAC, 50~60Hz, 1.4A Output 18V/3.33ADC, 60W Max. |
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| Charge Cable |  |
| Power Cable |  |
| Wire Controller (Option)
Used to control the recorder for standalone data acquisition Control power switch Control balance and acquisition |
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| L5 Cable(Option) |  |
| Synchronous Clock USB Communication Cable(Option) |  |
| Synchronous Clock Cable(Option) |  |
| USB Hub (Option) |  |
| USB Communication Cable (Option) |  |
| C-4 Signal Input Cable
4 channel. Default 5m bare cable or 1.5 m cable with bridge box. |
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| Tool
Installation/disassembly for terminal connectors |
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| Packing Case |  |
| Software CD |  |