Advantages of Orbit

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> Simple modular system means that measurement systems can be put together easily, quickly and cost effectively.> One stop shop: all measurement components supplied including sensors, electronics, interconnection system and software drivers.> Mix transducer types on a single network, with one common interface, regardless of sensor technology. In addition to Solartron digital transducers, connect third party sensors, e.g. pressure, temperature, force through the Orbit Analogue Input Module (AIM). Read switch inputs and set control outputs through the Orbit Digital Input / Output Module (DIOM).> Reduce cabling between the measurement system and computer - up to 31 measurement modules connected through a single cable. Build large measurement systems (up to 372 modules in a single system), with minimal cabling.> Take readings directly into Microsoft Excelfor powerful data processing capability and rapid measurement system development. Support for all common programming languages including National Instruments LabVIEW> Up to 3,906 readings per second for high performance dynamic capability. Synchronise readings across multiple transducers. Synchronise linear measurements with angular measurements, through the Orbit Encoder Input Module (EIM).> Programmable resolution and measurement bandwidth, allows quasi-static measurements to be made with high resolution (up to 18 bits) and very low noise. > Transducers permanently connected to electronics and calibrated as a single unit needing no adjustment. This gives confidence that the calibration cannot be inadvertently nullified or tampered with. Specifications include the total measurement system error.> All active Orbit components are CE marked and have excellent electrical noise immunity and very low emission levels.> Fewer transducer electrical configurations, significantly reduces spares holding requirement.> Flexible gauge design is possible because it is not imperative to use a gauge probe with a short measuring range to attain a high resolution.> Solartron Digital transducers calibrated usinglaser interferometers are error mapped to significantly improve linearity. In gauging applications this minimises number of setting masters required, reducing investment costs and ongoing cost of ownership.

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y axis: Error (µm) x axis: Displacement (mm)

Linearity

analogue probe
> and a ±1 mm Comparisonbetween a 2 mm digital probe