The Metrolog SD20p conditioner is a high performance signal conditioner for industrial, laboratory and research applications
Its primary function allows direct conversion of pneumatic measurement gages (air plugs, air rings, snap gages, among others) to 1Vpp/TTL incremental signal or to RS232/USB communication interface.
Features
Full digital air conditioner, without analog or pneumatic adjustment requirements.
High stability and typical working resolution of 0.1µm..
Internal and external calibration capabilities.
State-of-the-art signal conditioner featuring a 24-bit high precision A/D converter and adjustable digital filters.
Open communication protocol, allowing user application development and connectivity with many commercial software.
Compatible with programmable logic controllers (PLC) with available input for incremental quadrature signals (1Vpp or TTL standard), typically used with linear and rotary encoders.
Compatible with Heidenhain readouts (Gage-Chek, Quadra-Chek, ND287, among others) with available input for incremental quadrature signals (1Vpp or TTL standard)
Compatible with Metrolog M20-4E measurement column.
Compatible with microcomputers and other equipment with RS232 or USB ports.
Technical Specifications
Communication interface, model SD20p-1Vpp/TTL: 1Vpp incremental sinusoidal quadrature output or TTL incremental quadrature output (user selectable). Integrated male DB15 connector
Communication interface, model SD20p-RS232: RS232-C asynchronous serial communication interface, EIA-RS232 (V.24). Integrated female DB9 connector and auxiliary cable
Communication interface, model SD20p-USB: USB 2.0 synchronous serial communication interface. Integrated type A USB connector
Compatibility: most air measurement tools, such as air plugs, air rings and air snaps.
Adjustable primary digital FIR filter and secondary MA filter
Analog to digital converter: High performance 24-bit ADC with high precision voltage reference. Selectable acquisition rate of 10 or 80 samples/s
External calibration for model SD20p-1Vpp/TTL. Internal or external calibration for models SD20p-USB or RS232
Typical floor noise (1): Standard acquisition mode (10 samples/s): 0.035µm; Fast acquisition mode (80 samples/s): 0.1µm.
Resolution / Accuracy working limits (2): 0.01µm / 0.1µm
Power supply, model SD20p-1Vpp/TTL: 5 V ± 5%, bus-powered, 200mA maximum consumption
Power supply, model SD20p-RS232: 5 V ± 5%, powered by integrated auxiliary cable or bus-powered, 200mA maximum consumption
Power supply, model SD20p-USB: 5 V ± 5%, USB bus-powered, 200mA maximum consumption
Protection class: IP50, IEC 60529
Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) storage and 10°C to 50°C (50°F to 122°F) operational
(1) Typical value based on a standard ID air-gage with 3Pa/μm sensibility and 24-bit conversion mode. Considered floor noise with 99.7% (± 3σ) confidence interval and acquisition interval of 30 seconds. (2) Typical value based on a standard ID air-gage with 3Pa/μm sensibility and correct construction gaps (linear range response). Please check product manual for technical details.
Applications
Industrial high precision dimensional quality control process instrumentation
100% Go/No Go quality control in floor shop
High density instrumentation
Industrial quality control application with mixed technologies requirements