HSI-24
DESCRIPTION
Probe Products Corporation's HSI-24 is a PC based, high speed
transducer signal conditioner for up to 24 inductive transducers of any type (including
LVDT, RVDT, LVRT, half-bridge and proximity). With the HSI-24, real-time collection
of dimensional data is possible at greater cost effectiveness than conventional signal
conditioning methods.
The HSI-24 is contained on a full size ISA bus expansion card which fits into any IBM
compatible computer. A rear connector/cable connects to a transducer junction box
which is normally located at the fixture. A single HSI-24 provides signal
conditioning for up to 24 transducers, expandable to a maximum of 96 transducers through
the use of additional sub-systems. Each HSI-24 also includes four analog DC voltage
inputs, expandable to a maximum of 16 through the use of additional sub-systems. If
required, Probe Products Corporation can substitute additional DC inputs for transducer
inputs.
A powerful on-board processor performs multiple real-time computations (such as A+B,
max/min hold, TIR and trigonometric functions) before transferring measurements to the
host computer. The form of the computations are user configurable to match the
application. Measurement values can be presented in a way most meaningful to the
operator. Data collection is fast and efficient, the HSI-24 can perform 20,000 or
more readings per second with 14 bit resolution. Measurements can be directly
imported into a variety of standard SPC software systems. The HSI-24's network
compatibility allows use on a low cost diskless workstation where the operator gets
instant dimensional data and the network provides for archiving, detailed analysis and
report generation at a central computer.
To acquaint new users with the powerful features of the HSI-24, an application program is furnished with the system. This
program can be used as supplied to set up a measurement system, or it can be used as a
basis for customized software.