MGCplus - The Number One Data Acquisition System
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MGCplus – Data acquisition for any number of channels For calibration, material and fatigue tests: the MGCplus data acquisition (DAQ) system is used everywhere. It acquires strain, force, displacement, torque, voltage, current, temperature, and many other quantities. Due to its versatility, MGCplus has been one of the most popular data acquisition systems in the world – for over 25 years. Proven compatibility not just within the MGCplus family, but along the entire measurement chain ensures high investment security. For low channel counts ... Does the precision of transducers need to be...

Measurement technology for all sizes …  or very high channel counts Ready for takeoff! But only if all safety requirements are met. Aircraft manufacturers fulfill these through extensive material and fatigue tests of all components, from the smallest part to the aircraft as a whole. When strain gauges and other sensors are deployed at all the construction’s critical points, MGCplus can fully play to its strengths: thousands of synchronized measurement channels, intelligent data management and simple integration into control systems. Extremely flexible design MGCplus adapts to every task. Do...

Sensors and transducers Reliability: For strain, force, torque, displacement, and pressure: HBM offers precise sensors and transducers which, when combined with MGCplus, form a precise and reliable measurement chain. MGCplus can also acquire further quantities such as temperature, acceleration, voltage and current. Flexibility: The centralized and modular MGCplus system concept allows impressive flexibility: speed, transducer type, precision, and number of channels can all be adjusted. In just a few steps, MGCplus can be adapted to the requirements of the measurement task.

From sensor to software catman Easy/AP User-friendly operation: Intuitive software: The system is set up quickly and reliably thanks to TEDS (Transducer Electronic Data Sheet). Time-consuming, error-prone manual sensor parameterization is now a thing of the past. HBM’s catman Easy/AP software is the perfect tool for displaying, saving and analyzing measured data. Alternatively, MGCplus can be integrated into any operating system and into your own programs in no time. The HBM Common API for .NET programs and a LabVIEW™ driver are some of the tools available for this purpose.

... and for very high channel counts Strain gauges: HBM is your reliable partner for strain gauges and offers both standard models and customized versions for special requirements. MGCplus for stability: Integrated automatic calibration (AutoCal) ensures the system is exceptionally stable, even during long-lasting tests.

Complete measurement solutions service: ith HBM‘s –w s put ight away engineer started r Get erienced exp . uest, our y solution Upon req nd turnke ual a an individ together catman Enterprise: The communication processor features a circular buffer to ensure no important measured values are lost. The catman Enterprise data acquisition software is the first choice for measurement projects with up to 20,000 channels, and is therefore perfect for use in the aerospace industry. The entire project team can access the data – worldwide and live.

Successfully manage measurement projects with catman Easy/AP For measurement projects with up to 1,000 channels, catman Easy/AP covers all stages of the job: from setting the measurement channels and displaying values through intelligent storage to analysis and reporting. It couldn't be any faster or more intuitive. Connect and set up ■ Plug & play integration of measuring devices ■ Channel configuration via TEDS and sensor database ■ Calculation channels and intelligent triggers ■ Automated actions such as e-mail, push notifications or FTP server uploads ■ Automation of measurement...

Thousands of measurement channels at a glance with catman Enterprise Developed for high channel counts and large data volumes. With catman Enterprise, thousands of channels virtually configure themselves with the help of the self-explanatory Excel® import. The convenient setup and execution of a measurement make even the largest jobs child's play. Keep track ■ Hardware overview in a matrix ■ Offline channel parameterization in tabular form, as in Excel® ■ Easily import configurations and calculations ■ Logical grouping of channels (e.g. right wing, left wing) ■ One-click function test for...

Acquire data directly at the measuring point Optionally, MGCplus can be expanded by the CANHEAD amplifier system. CANHEAD can be installed directly at the measuring points to reduce wiring effort – and offers an excellent price-to-performance ratio. Care-fre e measu rement g The carrie uarantee r-frequen d: cy techno suppress logy effe es electr ctively omagnet ic interfe rence. CANHEAD is integrated seamlessly into the measurement system via the AP74/ML74B communication boards of MGCplus. The amplifier acquires the data from static and quasistatic measurements, and is excellently suited...

CANHEAD is modular and consists of two parts: the base module, and the amplifier module plugged into it. The amplifier module is the same for all base modules. It can be easily removed for calibration or measurement at a different location. Extremely user-friendly: in true daisy chain style, just a single cable is used for both power and data.

MGCplus system design MGCplus is modular, thus it offers maximum flexibility. In just a few easy steps, MGCplus can be adapted to the specific task. Every system consists of the following components: Desktop housing With 2, 6 or 16 slots* ... or rack frame For the cabinet, with 16 slots* Measuring amplifier Special modules For special measurement tasks 12 *With optional display for local operation and measured value display