DATA Acquisition - Instrumentation Devices

DATA ACQUISITION
Open
ACRA CONTROL’s product design is based on the iNET-X framework which leverages
open standards for systems management, time synchronization, Data Acquisition Unit
(DAU) configuration and data transmission. It is a complete framework that has been
developed around the core recommendations and technologies outlined in the CTEIP
Integrated Network Enhanced Telemetry (iNET) standard ensuring interoperability for
instrumentation networks. In essence iNET-X
eXtends iNET to ensure high performance and network coherency
eXcels at providing ease of set-up and management for networked DAS
eXceptionally comprehensive statement on protocols and standards
ensuring a future proof system
eXtremely reliable and rugged hardware specification
One key aspect of the iNET-X framework is the metadata layer which is defined as XidML. This is an open XML
metadata standard for the aerospace community that has been developed and published by ACRA CONTROL in
cooperation with industry partners. It provides a vendor-neutral hardware configuration platform that describes how
data is acquired, processed and packaged for transmission, storage or reproduction and facilitates device
interoperability.
Rugged
ACRA CONTROL’s products are designed to operate in the harshest environments for example rotor hubs, engine
casings, fast jet wings and solid rocket boosters. The modules are rugged by design e.g. their small form factor is
inherently vibration resistant. The chassis are fully environmentally qualified for the aerospace environment – please
refer to the environmental specifications section for details. A limited set of modules and chassis are available to
operate in extreme temperatures between -55 to 105ºC, for example on engine casings or launch vehicles.
Common Product Features
User Modules
Standard Front Panel
Power Supply
Controller
2 Mbytes of EEPROM
Non-volatile Logic
Standard Backplane
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