NEW GAGEPOD DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM INTRODUCED AT IMTS 2010

Marposs announced the introduction of its new GagePod™ modular and distributed data acquisition system in booth # E-5521 at IMTS 2010.

The GagePod system can be used for a wide range of applications, from simple manual gauging to fully automatic measurement and inspection systems. It connects to any Marposs E9066™ industrial computer or commercial PC running Marposs Quick SPC statistical and quality control software. This fully modular system, based on ARM9™ RISC technology, features a huge variety of modules, which snap together without interconnecting cables, and can be easily combined and tailored to any application. The  Gage Pod connects to the computer via a single USB or Ethernet cable or wirelessly through either Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi connection.

The 16-channel GagePod sensor module features a powerful 24-bit A/D converter, providing high speed data acquisition and sampling. Users can mix and match LVDT and HBT measurement devices in groups of four. All modules are synchronized for even the most demanding dynamic measurements including linear and rotary encoder signals. Several other Gage Pod modules are available, including 16 I/O and 32 I/O (digital I/O, 24Vdc opto-insulated) modules, Field-bus (PROFIBUS, PROFINET) modules, linear/rotary encoder module, motor driver module and dedicated modules.
Data signals, data synchronization and  24Vdc power supply are channeled through an internal Ethernet connection for maximum efficiency. Thanks to a convenient characteristic of the I/O modules, all inputs and outputs are in parallel between the available connectors, allowing contemporary microswitch, PLC and/or cycle box connections without the use of two separate cables. 

The GagePod is designed to IP54 standards and is suitable for even the harshest applications on the shop floor. The system can be mounted on a bench. It also incorporates DIN-rail mounting for industrial cabinets or custom-made solutions.