eDAQ Base Processor

Overview

For the system that defines Rugged, Mobile Data Acquisition, it all starts here. The SoMat eDAQ Base Processor (ECPU-PLUS) is the foundation eDAQ systems are built from.

Specifically designed for these applications; input power for the system operates in a wide range from 10-55 VDC. Internal back-up batteries also protect the eDAQ from unplanned power losses or low voltage events. The ECPU-PLUS utilizes Ethernet communications, and hosts its own web server with a configurable IP. This combination allows the eDAQ to effortlessly communicate wireless through WWAN modems, 802.11 devices, or point to point wireless bridges. An HSS communications port works with the SoMat eDisplay to provide an operator real-time channels and test information in a rugged LCD display.

To manage test data, the ECPU-PLUS has the capacity to perform a broad range of on-board data processing. This includes; custom computed channels, triggers, gates, boolean expressions, and the SoMat DataModes™. Any data acquisition system can collect a Time History, but utilizing the SoMat DataModes™ allows users to save data in multiple, easy to manage and analyze formats including; Burst History, Time-at-Level, Event Slice, Peak/Valley and Rainflow Histograms.

There are three different memory options for an eDAQ system; Internal (up to 32GB), DRAM (upgradeable to 256MB), and External PCMCIA (up to 4GB).

Additionally, within the ECPU-PLUS Processor are 10 Digital I/O’s and 8 Pulse Counter channels. Optionally, the SoMat ECOM layer can be installed (ECPU-PLUS-COM); allowing for 3 dedicated CAN network interfaces, 1 Vehicle Bus Module Interface, and a GPS Communications port.

Product Specifications

Physical

Size: 9.2"W x 10.875"L x 2.625"H (23cmW x 27.6cmL x 6.6cmH)
Weight: 8.32lbs (3.78kg)
Temperature: -20° to 65° C
Connectors:

(1) Power - 15 Pin D-Sub
(1) Communications - 26 Pin High Density D-Sub
(1) HSS - SoMat M8 Female Bulkhead Connector
(1) Digital I/O - 44 Pin High Density D-Sub

System

Input Power: 10-55 VDC
Fuses: 10A, Automotive Mini-blade
Internal Back-up Battery
Sample Rates:

Master Clock Rates

100 kHz = 0.1Hz to 100 kHz
98.3 kHz = 0.1 Hz to 98,304Hz

Communications

Ethernet: 100 BaseT
Serial: RS232 up to 115,200 baud

Memory

Internal Flash:
Standard: 1GB
Upgrades: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
External Memory: 4GB
Internal DRAM:

Standard: 64MB
Upgrade: 256MB

Inputs

Digital I/O:

Minimum: -0.3V
Maximum: 5.5V

Pulse Counters

Number of Inputs: 8
Pulse Counter Modes: Pulse Time Period, Pulse Frequency, Duty Cycle and Pulse Rate

Includes

(1) SoMat SAC-EPWR15 eDAQ Systems Power Cable
(1) SoMat SAC-ESR9/XO Communications Cable
(1) SoMat SAC-EDIO Digital I/O Cable

Product Options

SoMat eDAQ Vehicle Network Communications Layer

The SoMat eDAQ Vehicle Network Communications Layer (ECPU-PLUS-COM) offers (3) CAN device interfaces, (1) Vehicle Bus Module (VBM) interface, and a GPS communications port. It is an extremely versatile layer providing a direct correlation between vehicle bus channels with physical data (analog, thermocouple and frequency) as well as GPS. Up to 254 vehicle bus channels can be recorded per input, allowing total eDAQ system channel counts to be virtually limitless. Unlike other data acquisition products, vehicle bus channels do not consume any analog inputs. In fact, all 254-channels are input directly through a single connector.

The ECOM can be used as a passive eavesdropper on the controller network, or when needed, it can become an active participant making requests for specific information. A simple ‘logical masking' scheme is utilized to identify required frames in an easily managed textual database which identifies where a unique message lay within the frame. By using these methods, not only is it a very short learning curve to master its use, but it is easily manipulated using tools such as Microsoft Excel where PGN's (Parameter Group Numbers), PID's (Parameter Identifiers) or even direct address information can be added or modified. The layer comes with many predefined databases such as J1939 and OBDII, so it as easy as ‘point and click' to get standard information.

The GPS communications port is designed to work with SoMat GPS devices.

Part Number Code

The following number scheme is used to identify the layer configuration.

ECPU-PLUS: eDAQ ECPU-PLUS Processor
ECPU-PLUS-COM: eDAQ ECPU-PLUS Processor with integral ECOM Layer

Cables and Accessories

Accessories

eDISPLAY

eDISPLAY The SoMat eDISPLAY (E-DISPLAY) is a rugged, weather tight LCD display that provides an operator real-time testing feedback.

Memory

External Memory (1GB)

External Memory (1GB) The SoMat External Memory (1GB) (1024MBFLASH) is compatible with the SoMat eDAQ and eDAQ-lite data acquisition systems.

External Memory (2GB)

External Memory (2GB) The SoMat External Memory (2GB) (2048MBFLASH) is compatible with the SoMat eDAQ data acquisition system.

Internal ECPU-PLUS DRAM Upgrade (256MB)

Internal ECPU-PLUS DRAM Upgrade (256MB) The SoMat Internal ECPU-PLUS DRAM Upgrade (256MB) is compatible with the SoMat eDAQ Base Processor (ECPU-PLUS).

Internal Memory (16GB)

Internal Memory (16GB) The SoMat Internal Memory (16GB) (CF16GB-INT) is compatible with the SoMat eDAQ and eDAQ-lite data acquisition systems.

Internal Memory (1GB)

Internal Memory (1GB) The SoMat Internal Memory (1GB) (CF1GB-INT) is compatible with the SoMat eDAQ and eDAQ-lite data acquisition systems.

Internal Memory (2GB)

Internal Memory (2GB) The SoMat Internal Memory (2GB) (CF2GB-INT) is compatible with the SoMat eDAQ and eDAQ-lite data acquisition systems.

Internal Memory (4GB)

Internal Memory (4GB) The SoMat Internal Memory (4GB) (CF4GB-INT) is compatible with the SoMat eDAQ and eDAQ-lite data acquisition systems.

Internal Memory (8GB)

Internal Memory (8GB) The SoMat Internal Memory (8GB) (CF8GB-INT) is compatible with the SoMat eDAQ and eDAQ-lite data acquisition systems.

Cables

Digital I/O Transducer Cable

Digital I/O Transducer Cable The SoMat SAC-EDIO Digital I/O Cable (SAC-EDIO) is a high-quality, pre-molded cord set with tinned pigtail wires for transducer wiring.

eDAQ Communications Cable, Ethernet Hub

eDAQ Communications Cable, Ethernet Hub The SoMat E-Ethernet Hub eDAQ Communications Cable (E-Ethernet HUB) is a high-quality, pre-molded cord set with an RJ-45 connector for an Ethernet HUB connection.

eDAQ Communications Cable, Ethernet Hub (Serial)

eDAQ Communications Cable, Ethernet Hub (Serial) The SoMat SAC-ESR9/HUB eDAQ Communications Cable (SAC-ESR9/HUB) is a high-quality, pre-molded cord set with an RJ-45 connector for the Ethernet HUB connection and a 9-pin D-Sub for the serial.

eDAQ Communications Cable, Ethernet X/O

eDAQ Communications Cable, Ethernet X/O The SoMat E-Ethernet X/O eDAQ Communications Cable (E-Ethernet X/O) is a high-quality, pre-molded cord set with an RJ-45 connector for an Ethernet X/O connection.

eDAQ Communications Cable, Ethernet X/O (Serial)

eDAQ Communications Cable, Ethernet X/O (Serial) The SoMat eDAQ Communications Cable, Ethernet X/O (Serial) (SAC-ESR9/XO) is a high-quality, pre-molded cord set with an RJ-45 connector for the Ethernet X/O connection and a 9-pin D-Sub for the serial.

eDAQ Networking Adapter Cable, Ethernet Hub

eDAQ Networking Adapter Cable, Ethernet Hub The SoMat eDAQ Networking Cable (SAC-ESYNCADAPT) is a high-quality, pre-molded cord set with an RJ-45 connector for an Ethernet Hub connection; and (2) networking sync cables.

eDAQ Networking Adapter Cable, Ethernet Hub (Serial)

eDAQ Networking Adapter Cable, Ethernet Hub (Serial) The SoMat eDAQ Networking Cable (Z-ESYNCADAPT-SC) is a high-quality, pre-molded cord set with an RJ-45 connector for an Ethernet Hub connection, a 9-pin D-sub for serial Communications; and (2) networking sync cables.

eDAQ Networking Sync Cable (2 m)

eDAQ Networking Sync Cable (2 m) The SoMat eDAQ Networking Sync Cable (SAC-ESYNC) is a high-quality, pre-molded cord set with (2) Lemo OB Male Connectors.

eDAQ Systems Power Cable

eDAQ Systems Power Cable The SoMat SAC-EPWR15 eDAQ Systems Power Cable (SAC-EPWR15) is a high-quality, pre-molded cord set with tinned pigtail wires.