Diagnostic - Analysis - Monitoring
Data Acquisition Systems & Instruments
Find the right data acquisition system and instrument for your needs from market leader HBK Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer 
Every data acquisition task has its own special challenges. Whatever your application, mobile or stationary, on a test cell or under extreme environmental conditions, HBK has the right measurement data acquisition system for your needs. Benefit from the unique "made by HBK" precision and reliability while enjoying the best possible price-to-performance ratio.
Find the right vibration testing equipment and instrument for your requirements from market leader HBK Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer
Machine Protection & Condition Monitoring Solutions
Products and Services in the fields of Safety, Conditioning and Performance Monitoring of Machinery and Facility Equipment from worldwide market leader BRUEL & KJAER VIBRO. 
Thermal Imaging Analysis
Thermal Imaging Camera Series TIM for different applications for Detection and Measurement of Temperatures on a Surface with precision due to high thermal sensitivity from MICRO-EPSILON, 
leading global player for measurement technology.
DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS (DAQ)
Whatever your application, mobile or stationary, on a test cell or under extreme environmental conditions, HBK has the right measurement data acquisition. HBK's Data Acquisition Systems and DAQ Analyzer Systems come with pre-configured packages, including everything you need to get started: Hardware, software, and support. With the analyzer systems you can perform quick, in-field measurements and effortlessly transmit the data to an iPad® for vehicle noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) benchmarking.
Lab & General Purpose DAQ
QuantumX: The Universal and Distributable Data Acquisition System 
The QuantumX data acquisition system (DAQ) is the perfect tool for all of your test and measurement needs. For reliable data acquisition of different physical quantities and sensor technologies, QuantumX is the preferred choice. It has the unique capability to acquire any signal and sensor information.
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Rugged DAQ
Somat- Rugged Data Acquisition System for Measurements in Harsh Environments
The Somat product family offers the right data acquisition system for every requirement, even under the most difficult conditions: SomatXR, Somat eDAQXR and Somat eDAQXR-lite.
All three DAQ systems are designed and qualified for use in harsh environments – for mobile on- and off-road vehicle testing, as well as for test benches with tough requirements.
Benefit from consistent and comprehensive onboard data processing with unique accuracy and security "made by HBM".
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High-Speed DAQ
Genesis HighSpeed Transient Recorder & Data Acquisition System
Your modular platform for fast measurements of electrical and mechanical parameters. A transient recorder, data recorder and data acquisition system – all in one. Build your own configuration consisting of a mainframe, data acquisition input cards and the Perception software.
Also available: Fitting devices with signal conditioning for all commonly used sensors and fiber optical isolated digitizers for signal acquisition, even in the high-voltage range.
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High-Channel Count DAQ
MGCplus: The All-Rounder for Data Acquisition
Whether it is calibration, material, or fatigue testing, the MGCplus data acquisition system is used in all kinds of applications. It acquires data on strain, force, displacement, torque, voltage, current, temperature, and many other parameters. Owing to this versatility, the MGCplus is one of the most popular data acquisition systems worldwide. It offers proven compatibility, not only within the MGCplus system but also along the entire measurement chain from the sensor to the software.
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High-Precision DAQ:
DMP41- The Worldwide Standard for Accuracy and Precision
The DMP41 serves as the standard for mV/V measurements around the world enabling the highest-precision comparative measurements of mechanical quantities. Owing to its unique combination of highest accuracy and precision as well as excellent long-term stability, the DMP41 is the first choice for national metrology institutes.
Besides metrological applications, DMP41 is a perfect fit for development, production and quality assurance of strain gauge transducers as well as transducers linked to weight, force, pressure or torque. High loads and small deviations – this is where the DMP41 precision measuring amplifier shows it strengths.
Power & Isolation
High-Voltage DAQ
Optimize your data security in high-voltage measurement applications:
- Standalone Transient Recorder and Isolation System up to 100 MS/s: ISOBE5600
High-voltage measurements are time-consuming and cost-intensive. Therefore, security and efficiency were allocated highest priority in HBM’s isolation test instrumentation. You can unreservedly place your trust in ISOBE5600 – the leading isolation system worldwide for precise transfer of your measurement signals to the data acquisition system:- Secure data transmission in high-voltage environments thanks to fiber- optic isolation
- Worldwide use and proven a thousand times over – already in the 4th generation
- Cost-efficient transient recorder for applications with low channel counts
- Top-class measurement technology through optimal integration of hardware and software
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- Isolated Digitizer for Genesis HighSpeed: The 6600 Isolated Digitizer
The 6600 Isolated Digitizer from HBM is a remote, fiber optic front end for the Genesis HighSpeed (GEN3i, GEN3t, GEN7i, GEN7tA and GEN17tA ) transient recorder. Each channel is completely remote programmable. The 6600 Isolated Digitizer is designed to be used in the harshest environments including the strongest electric and magnetic fields.
The fiber optic link eliminates ground loops and guarantees a safe isolation between the device under test and the control room in short circuit, high voltage, and high power labs.
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The BE3200 test sequencer is designed for timing and sequence control of switchgear or ballistics tests.
It replaces traditional electromechanical systems with microprocessor precision. Up to 64 optically-isolated outputs are available, with extensive interlocking and safety features. Windows software provides control in milliseconds, cycles or degrees of phase via an optically-isolated serial port. This high speed controller provides precise timing for the operation of devices used for testing in low/high voltage and high power laboratories. The timing pattern of the BE3200 can be synchronized to the mains generator, the external mains or derived from an internal timer. The outputs switch on and off in a programmed sequence and are fully synchronized. The synchronization signal tracks the input signal frequency. All outputs and inputs of the BE3200 are fiber optically isolated.
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Distributed Amplifier System
CANHEAD Data Acquisition System: Acquiring up to 20,000 Channels
The CANHEAD system acquires data from static and quasi-static measurements and is ideal for use in long-term monitoring, fatigue testing and static structural testing, for example, in aerospace and construction. The data acquisition system is installed close to the measuring points, which significantly reduces wiring expenditure. This saves material and installation costs. CANHEAD, combined with the MGCplus data acquisition system as the communication master and HBM’s data acquisition software catman, provides the optimum solution for data acquisition and analysis with medium and high channel counts.
- HBM accuracy class: 0.1
- Channels per CANHEAD module: 10
- Channels that can be acquired synchronously: up to 20,000
Data Recorders
The QuantumX data acquisition system (DAQ) is the perfect tool for all of your test and measurement needs. For reliable data acquisition of different physical quantities and sensor technologies, QuantumX is the preferred choice. It has the unique capability to acquire any signal and sensor information.
- Universal Data Recorders- QuantumX - universal and distributable
QuantumX CX22B-W: Stand-Alone Data Recorder With up to 5 MS/s Total Sample Rate
The QuantumX CX22B-W is an extremely reliable, stand-alone data recorder that collects, analyzes, and stores mechanical, electrical, or thermal measurement quantities as well as the signals from the vehicle bus, cameras, wheel force sensors, or GPS directly in the device. Due to its huge computing power (total sample rates of up to 5 MS/s), the CX22B-W data recorder allows the reliable acquisition, computation, automation, visualization, and recording of measured signals.
These features make the QuantumX CX22B-W ideally suited to be used in mobile data acquisition for road load data acquisition or ride and handling tests as well as for unmonitored long-term measurements (e.g. on bridges and other structures) with virtually any number of channels.
The CX22B-W, as a data recorder of the modular and universal QuantumX measuring amplifier series, too, can be employed in any topology (centralized, distributed) and offers maximum flexibility in regards to the measurement setup.
Read more - Rugged Data Recorders- SOMAT XR CX-23R - Rugged Data Recorder with web interface
Somat - Rugged Data Acquisition System for Measurements in Harsh Environments
The Somat product family offers the right data acquisition system for every requirement, even under the most difficult conditions: SomatXR, Somat eDAQXR and Somat eDAQXR-lite. All three DAQ systems are designed and qualified for use in harsh environments – for mobile on- and off-road vehicle testing, as well as for test benches with tough requirements. Benefit from consistent and comprehensive onboard data processing with unique accuracy and security "made by HBM".
- High Speed Data Recorders- GEN3iA- High Speed Portable DAQ
Genesis HighSpeed Mainframes With an Integrated PC
HBM’s GEN3iA and GEN7iA are mainframes for your versatile portable and mobile data acquisition system. In addition, they provide all the features expected from a transient recorder and are ready to use immediately. The hardware combines a full-featured Windows® PC with a large, high-resolution touch screen and a robust acquisition unit. The systems can be equipped with either up to 3 (GEN3iA) or up to 7 (GEN7iA) data acquisition cards and provide a maximum of flexibility to best suit your application’s needs. The software Perceptions, which is included, completes the compound package.
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HighSpeed Data Acquisition In One Solution
Genesis HighSpeed Transient Recorder & Data Acquisition System
Your modular platform for fast measurements of electrical and mechanical parameters. A transient recorder, data recorder and data acquisition system – all in one. Build your own configuration consisting of a mainframe, data acquisition input cards and the Perception software.
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Vibration Testing Equipment
Accessories for Vibration Testing Equipment
To measure vibration accurately, one must ensure that the useful frequency and dynamic range are not limited by poor accelerometer mounting or poor quality accessories. To achieve good accelerometer measurements, Brüel & Kjær offers a wide variety of highly specialized accessories, including cables, adapters and studs and other types of mounting accessories.
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LDS Shaker Systems
Electrodynamic LDS (Ling Dynamic Systems) shakers are well-suited for vibration testing products and structures from small components and hardware to very large devices and structures, such as satellite systems or airplane parts. Contact us (sales@elinatech.com) to discuss your specific vibration testing needs or systems requirements.
Measurement Exciters
HBK vibration exciters are designed for vibration testing and deliver force ratings from 10n to 187n. These vibration exciters cover a wide range of applications, from accelerometer calibration to mobility measurement or experimental modal analysis on small articles.
Modal Exciters
MHBK's modal shakers and exciters are engineered with high-performance and simple user setup in mind, offering an uncompromising balance between modal test performance and ease of integration. Featuring high force-to-weight ratios, our modal shakers are developed to ensure the best possible modal testing.
Power Amplifiers
With a power output ranging from 75 VA up to 280 kVA, HBK's power amplifiers provide performance and reliable vibration testing guaranteed regardless of scale, and across a wide range of testing applications.
Vibration Controllers
Vibration test controllers and software that deliver what engineers demand: convenience, performance, flexibility and stability. From R&D to test labs, HBK smaller COMET vibration controller provides an easy setup for random, swept sine, and shock testing on electrodynamic shaker systems.
Sound Testing Equipment
LAN-XI DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM
LAN-XI is a modular data acquisition system and analyzer platform providing you with a flexible front end capable of delivering over 1000 channels in a portable DAQ system. Both LAN-XI and LAN-XI Light are designed to deliver unrivalled dynamic input range for capturing sound and vibration data in a wide range of demanding measurement applications.
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ACOUSTIC TRANSDUCERS
Measurement Microphones: 
Brüel & Kjær measurement microphones are precision instruments of the highest quality. While the design of a microphone may appear to be quite simple, the production process requires the utmost attention and control to ensure performance and stability. Our pioneering experience in acoustic measurement techniques, rigorous testing, and quality control guarantees that you are provided with measurement microphones that set the standard to which others are compared.
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Binaural Audio Headset and Microphone:
Binaural audio recording is the ability to capture sound exactly as it is heard by the human test subject. Brüel & Kjær's technoliogy allows you to recreate a 3D stereo sensation, which is perfectly translated for the listener, hearing the recording in very realistic manner.
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Acoustic Material Testing Kits:
Acoustic material testing designed for measuring the acoustical properties of sound and noise control materials. The material testing kits are supplied with testing tubes, microphones, and sound sources, providing you with a complete system, to test the acoustic performance of road surface absorption, insulation, and general noise control materials.
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Microphone Array Systems:
Microphone array (or acoustical array) systems enable fast noise mapping. From small, two microphone arrays, to large-scale array systems with positioning system, and hundreds of microphones.
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Acoustic Calibrators:
The high reliability of electronic measuring instruments such as sound level meters enables you to make accurate measurements after a simple check with one of our acoustic calibrators.
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Sound Intensity Probes:
Brüel & Kjær sound intensity probes enable intensity measurements for noise source location and sound power calculations. With automatic measurement guidance and aural feedback during measurements, our sound intensity probes removes the hassle of these complicated measurements, and delivers easy to use solutions.
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Sound Sources and Amplifiers:
A sound source that fulfills the standards for building acoustic measurements is required for professional use. Brüel & Kjær offers a complete range of sound sources for room and building acoustics, including our Tapping Machine, and 12-speaker omnidirectional OmniPower Sound Source.
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Microphone Accessories:
Microphone accessories are vital pieces of equipment for achieving accurate results. Particularly in outdoor measurements where wind, rain, and turbulence can influence measurement results, the right equipment can help mitigate the environment. Brüel & Kjær high-quality cables, tripods, windscreens, holders, and measurement kits, are designed to deliver accurate results - in any environment.
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HEAD AND TORSO SIMULATORS (HATS)
Designed to measure and improve performance and accuracy of telecom and smart devices, our Head and Torso Simulators (HATS) comply with the high requirements and standards for speech recognition. Brüel & Kjær's simulators accurately match the characteristics of a human voice sound-field, and gives reproducible measurement results ensuring product performance and customers satisfaction.
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EAR AND MOUTH SIMULATORS
Ear and mouth simulators are vital for product development, quality assurance and production line quality control for any products – such as earphones and smartphones – that require realistic acoustic human-like testing.
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MEASURING INSTRUMENTS AND ANALYZERS
Sound Level Meters
Sound level meters and analyzers by Brüel & Kjær are class 1 sound measurement instruments with unrivalled ease-of-use and flexibility. The sound level meters enables you to set up and customize your instrument for an extensive range of measurements, advanced analysis and reporting. It's been over 60 years since Brüel & Kjær invented the world's first transistorized, hand-held sound level meter, and we still lead the industry today.
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Machine & Condition Monitoring
VIBROCONTROL Family
VIBROCONTROL 850- Cost-efficient protection of rotating equipment
VIBROCONTROL 850 is the successor to the legacy VIBROCONTROL 800 (VC-800) and offers easy-to-use, cost-efficient and 
reliable protection according to DIN ISO 10816 for a number of different machines, such as blowers, fans, pumps, decanters, separators, compressors and mills.
Once installed, the instrument reliably and continuously monitors the machine vibration level against two adjustable alarms. These ensure machine vibrations do not exceed the acceptable level. Installing this online protection device effectively limits the risk of damages to man, machine and environment, and consequently reduces the need for maintenance.
The device includes an internal acceleration sensor and provides:
- A 4–20 mA analogue output proportional to the vibration velocity in mm/s rms and
- Relay outputs for alert and danger
Configure the monitoring unit directly by means of DIP switches.
VIBROCONTROL 950/960- Effective Vibration Monitoring of Semi-Critical Machinery
VIBROCONTROL 950/960 are single-channel online vibration monitoring devices. They effectively protect machines with rolling-element bearings from damages caused by e.g. unbalance or misalignment which can be detected by analyzing the vibration patterns. The instruments are ideally suitable for monitoring balance-of-plant machinery, e.g. fans, blowers, pumps, decanters, separators and mills.
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VIBROCONTROL 1000- Single-Channel Monitoring of Machine VibrationVC1000
The VIBROCONTROL 1000 (VC-1000) family of vibration monitors (series AP, RV, and CV) has been in use for many decades and in very many applications whenever a single-channel monitoring of case vibration was sufficient to protect a machine. 
Currently, only series CV is on sale.
Please consider migrating to its successors VIBROCONTROL 960 and/or VIBROCONTROL 1860 which come with much more functionality. Both are DIN rail mounted. Field housings are optionally available. Transmitters VT-110 and or VT-120 are alternative solutions as well depending on your application.
Please get in touch to discuss the best migration strategy.
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VIBROCONTROL 1100- Two Channel Solution for Machine Monitoring
VIBROCONTROL 1100 (VC-1100) has been in use for many decades and in very many applications for 2-channel measurement and monitoring of absolute bearing vibrations and rolling-element bearing condition using a standard acceleration sensor.
Its successor is VIBROCONTROL 1850 which comes with much more functionality and four measurement channels; it is mounted on a DIN rail and a field housing is available optionally (AC-2114). Another alternative is VIBROCONTROL 6000 Compact monitor which is also available in a protective housing (AC-2112).
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VIBROCONTROL 1500- Powerful & Low-Priced Triple Monitoring:
The 3-in-1 solution
Are you looking for a cost-effective solution to simultaneously monitor
- Casing vibration
- Rolling-element bearing condition
- Temperature
at two bearings of your machine?
Then the VIBROCONTROL 1500 is the ideal solution. Its acceleration sensor AS-062/T1 performs several tasks at once: it measures both temperature and vibration. The sensor once mounted acquires all data simultaneously, thereby doing away with expensive additional components and wiring costs!
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VIBROCONTROL 1800 Series- Compact and versatile machine protection system
The VIBROCONTROL 1800 (VC-1800) series cost-effectively monitors vibration on most rotating equipment with either rolling-element bearings or sleeve bearings. Depending on your application, you may choose from amongst 3 monitoring devices:
- Monitor casing vibration on rolling-element bearing machines with:
- Either VIBROCONTROL 1850 (using acceleration sensors IEPE/CCS) or
- VIBROCONTROL 1860 (using velocity sensors)
- Monitor axial position and relative shaft vibration on sleeve-bearing machines with:
- VIBROCONTROL 1870 (using displacement sensors)
VIBROCONTROL 6000 - More than machine protection
The machine protection system VIBROCONTROL 6000 easily adapts to all kinds of applications and protects all types of rotating machinery. Its modular set-up with flexible measurement modules adapts to any kind of vibration monitoring requirement. Redundant power supply makes it ultra-reliable. It integrates into your plant-wide communication system via OPC, MODBUS and proprietary protocol. VIBROCONTROL 6000 does not ask any permanent communication – once the system has been set up and knows “what its job is”, it will run reliably 24/7 without any need for interaction by maintenance staff.
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VC-8000 Machinery Protection System
Complete protection for critical rotating and reciprocating machinery
What makes VC-8000 stand out? Class-leading technology, extraordinary reliability, and tremendous value.
VC-8000 provides standard solutions for continuous machinery monitoring, which can be configured to meet your needs. Brüel & Kjær Vibro have pre-built applications for every machinery asset type – including, steam, gas and hydro turbines, reciprocating and rotating compressors, and many more.
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Beyond Machine Protection- Condition Monitoring Brochure
Condition Monitoring makes a Difference!
Is machine protection enough?
Your machines are protected but there is no protection against losses in uptime or productivity during a shutdown. Is there any way to prevent a shutdown in the first place? Is there a way to get an overview on the health of the machines without jeopardizing the protective function? The answer is yes! Your underutilized protection system investment can actually help you to better manage your valuable assets … by simply adding Brüel & Kjær Vibro condition monitoring capability to it!
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Thermal Imaging
Optics Calculator
Use the optic calculator to determine which lens matches your desired application. Just select a lens, enter the distance from the camera to the object of measurement, and record the resulting object surface plane.
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Thermal imaging cameras for automation and control
TIM thermal imaging cameras are designed for non-contact measurement of surface temperatures from -20 °C to 1900 °C. They enable efficient monitoring and control of temperature-critical processes both with low temperatures (e.g. in cooling chains) and with very high temperatures (e.g. in glass and metal processing). Their high thermal sensitivity makes these infrared cameras ideally suitable for precise and dynamic tasks. Different performance classes enable a suitable model to be selected for every application. The camera is connected via a USB interface, which also supplies the power.
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