DATA LOGGERS & STATIC STRAIN INDICATORS

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High-Speed
UCAM-500A Data Logger
Personal computer should be prepared by the user.
The UCAM-500A realizes a high-speed multichannel data logging
system together with USB-500A scanners and the UCS-500A con-
trol software installed in an existing Windows 95/98-compatible per-
sonal computer. The UCAM-500A can connect with up to 20 USB-
500A scanners and each scanner can accommodate up to five 10-
channel measuring units. Thus, the full-fledged system provides 1000
measuring channels.
Conventional data logging systems have serially measured signals
of multiple sensors, thereby making them improper for measurement
of dynamic phenomena due to a time difference between channel to
channel. On the contrary, the new system simultaneously samples
signals on all channels and updates the data at certain intervals. If the
number of measuring channels is 100, for instance, data are updated
50 times per second, thereby allowing for measurement of not only
static phenomena but also dynamic ones occurring at several cycles
per second.
Applicable sensors include strain gages, strain-gage transducers,
voltage-output sensors, potentiometer sensors and thermocouples.
To input signals from these sensors, three types of measuring units
are available: strain unit for strain gages, strain-gage transducers and
potentiometer sensors; voltage unit for voltage-output sensors; and
thermocouple unit.
Signals measured by these units are digitized in each scanner and
then transferred to the UCAM-500A via the dedicated interface. A
large-capacity memory in the UCAM-500A can store up to 33.3 hours
of data, if the number of measuring channels is 50 and the number of
measuring times is set at 1 time/sec.
By sending the command from the personal computer, the operator
can review numerical or graphed data in real time or replay stored
data as required. Since UCAM-500A control commands are open to
the public, each user can create his/her original software program for
each individual application.
Number of connectable scanners: 1 to 20 (1000 channels max.)
Functions:
To control scanners
To collect and store data sent from scanners
To transfer data to the personal computer
Data update rate: See table below.
Measuring modes: Real-time Interval Trigger Monitor
Measuring functions: Initial value Original value True value
Range of initial value available for storage: Same as the measuring
range of scanner
Conversion to values in engineering units: Values in engineering units
are obtained by multiplying measured values (strain, voltage,
potentiometer value) by defined coefficients.
Memory: 64M-bytes (backed for approximately 4 years at 20C). It
stores data except for calculation channels.
Interface:
Dedicated interface between UCAM-500A and USB-500A, total
extended cable length up to 185m
GP-IB interface between UCAM-500A and personal computer;
prepare the GP-IB cable which is commercially available.
Real-time clock: Year, month, day, hour, minute, second (for interval
measurement, etc.; backed for approximately 8 years at 20C)
Operating temperature range: 0 to 40C
Operating humidity range: 20 to 80%R.H. (no dew condensing)
Power requirements: 85 to 264Vac (no switchover required), 50/60Hz;
approx. 50VA
Dimensions: 426 x 88 x 300 mm (excluding protrusions)
Mass: Approx. 6kg
Dedicated Scanner USB-500A
Applicable sensors
(1) Strain unit USS-51A
Strain gages/strain-gage transducers
1-gage method/1-gage method (true dummy method):
120, 350
2-gage method (active-dummy & active-active methods):
120 to 1000
4-gage method (active on opposite sides & full bridge methods):
120 to 1000
Potentiometer sensors: 1k to 10k
(2) Voltage unit USV-51A
20.0V
(3) Thermocouple unit UST-51A
Thermocouples: K (CA), T (CC), E (CRC), J (IC), R
Number of measuring channels: 50 max. (with 5 measuring units
mounted)
Frequency response: DC to 7.8Hz (3dB 0.5dB)

Max. Data Update Rate, Number of Measuring Times and Data Acquisition Time vs. Number of Measuring Channels
Max. number of Number of Number of scanners
Max. data update rate measuring times, approx. Data acquisition time measuring channels required
50 times/sec (50Hz) 60,000 20 min. 100 2*
10 times/sec (10Hz) 30,000 50 min. 200 4*
2 times/sec (2Hz) 12,000 2.1 hr. 500 10
1 time/sec (1Hz) 6,000 1.7 hr. 1000 20
*Synchronous cable US-50A should be used for connection between scanner to scanner.
Data Acquisition Time vs. Data Update Rate
Data update rate Number of Number of
1 time/sec 2 times/sec 10 times/sec 50 times/sec measuring times measuring channels
33.3 hr. 16.7 hr. 3.3 hr. 40 min. 120,000 50
16.7 hr. 8.3 hr 1.7 hr. 20 min. 60,000 100
8.3 hr. 4.2 hr. 50 min. 30,000 200
Data acquisition time 5.6 hr. 2.8 hr. 20,000 300
4.2 hr. 2.1 hr. 15,000 400
3.3 hr. 1.7 hr. 12,000 500
1.7 hr.. 6,000 1000

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UCAM-20PC Logger
The UCAM-20PC is unique in that it has neither operating keys nor
display, but it readily connects with a notebook-size
personal computer. All operation, including setup of measurement
conditions, can be carried out interactively with the
computer. So the user can save time and money to build an
efficient measuring system at any job site.
The compact and lightweight mainframe incorporates a
30-channel scanner. If the demand calls for more than 30
channels, just attach USB series scanners, and the user can
command as many as 230 channels.
Matchable sensors include strain gages, strain-gage transduc-
ers, civil engineering transducers with temperature measuring
function, thermocouples and DC voltage sensors. The measure- Personal computer should
be prepared by the user.
ment data can be printed out on an external printer. Use the
optional software to achieve easy and quality standard measure-
ments. Or, create programs tailored to special needs.
The phenomenal UCAM-20PC can do as much work as an
expensive stand-alone data logger doesthrough setting measuring Dedicated Scanners USB-21A and USB-23A
conditions, measuring, and presenting measurement data The USB-21A is for general strain measurement and the USB-23A
in the numeric or graphic form. is for civil engineering measurement. Each of these scanners can
accommodate up to three 10-channel scanning units for measure-
Number of measuring channels: ment in a maximum of 30 channels. The USB scanner will be
30 max. with the dedicated scanner integrated mounted into the mainframe of UCAM-20PC. USS scanning units
200 max. with external scanners connected come standard with the terminal protection cover.
230 max. with the dedicated scanner integrated and external Number of measuring channels: 30 max. (with 3 scanning units

scanners connected mounted)

Scanning speed: Number of USB scanner mountable into UCAM-20PC: 1

Comprehensively set for all channels Operating temperature/humidity range: 0 to 40C, 20 to 85%RH

12.5 channels/sec (0.08 sec/channel) (no dew condensing)

1 channel/sec (1 sec/channel) Power requirement: Supplied from UCAM-20PC

0.2 channel/sec (5 sec/channel) Dimensions & mass: 323.6 x 86.7 x 250mm (excluding protrusions),
Interface RS-232-C approx. 1.9kg
Transfer rate 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 bps
Scanning Units USS-21A, USS-22A and USS-23A
Operating temperature/humidity range: 0 to 40C, 20 to 85%RH
USS-21A: for general strain measurement
(no dew condensing)
USS-22A: for general strain measurement, with NDIS connectors
Power requirements: 90-132/180-264Vac, 50/60Hz, approx. 50VA
USS-23A: for civil engineering measurement, accepting
or 9-16Vdc, approx. 30W (as specified)
civil engineering transducers which can measure temperatures
Dimensions & mass:
using the temperature-sensitive platinum resistor. Comes with a
320 x 40 x 250mm (excluding protrusions), approx. 1.9kg
built-in arrester.
With a dedicated scanner integrated: 323.6 x 86.7 x 250mm
(excluding protrusions), approx. 6.2kg max. Windows 95/98-compatible Software UCS-25A

Scanners and Measuring Objects

Scanners General purpose Civil engineering
USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB
-21A -70A -51A -51AT -20A -23A -70A -20D
Measuring Objects -10/20 -50A -30 -50D
Strain Gages 1-gage method 120
240
350
Strain-gage 1-gage method 120
Transducers (true dummy method) 350
2-gage method Active-dummy method
60 to 1000 Active-active method
Common dummy method
4-gage method Active on opposite sides method
60 to 1000 Full bridge method
Civil Engineering 4-gage method Constant-current excitation
Transducers 350 Transducer with temp. measuring function
Voltage DC voltage-output sensor
Temperature Thermocouple K (CA)
T (CC)
E (CRC)
J (IC)
R
Resistance-based Pt100 (new JIS)
temp. measurement JPt100 (old JIS)
Thunder-resistant terminal
Scanner Interface ** USI USI-25A ** USI USI
-27A -27A -25A
**Not required
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UCAM-70A Logger
Connectable to a variety of sensors
Internal scanner provides 10 measuring channels as standard
and is extensible to a maximum of 30 channels.
External scanners provide 50 measuring channels each and
allow a maximum of 1000 measuring channels.
High-speed measurement, 20 channels/sec
Civil engineering model available
Graphic display available
Integral high-speed printer (14 lines/sec)
Onscreen image can be hardcopied.
Variety of useful functions
Data can be saved on the floppy disk or 1Mbyte PC memory card.
GP-IB and EIA-232-D (RS-232-C) interface as standard provisions
Scanner USB-70A
Specifications UCAM-70A Measuring channels: 50; max. 20 units connectable to
Models: UCAM-70A-10 for general purpose UCAM-70A in cascade.
UCAM-70A-20 for civil engineering Models: USB-70A-10 and USB-70A-20 for general
Processing: Calculation using coefficients, graphic purpose
display, interchannel data calculation, USB-70A-30 for civil engineering
automatic unit conversion Power requirement: Supplied from the UCAM-70A. When an ex-
Other functions: Triggering, interval measurement, inter- tension cable is used or when more than 3
val triggering and storage units of USB-70A are connected in cascade,
Power requirement: 90-132Vac or 180-264Vac (as specified) an optional AC power supply
Dimensions and mass: 427 x 177 x 420mm, approx. 16kg UPS-70A is required.
Dimensions and weight: 302 x 170 x 500mm, approx. 10kg
Subject variables
Strain Civil Engineering Transducers Remarks
DC Voltage/ Temperature with Temp. Measuring Function
Current (Thermocouple) Transducer Thunder
Gage Transducer Gage Temperature Connector Arrester
UCAM-70A-10
UCAM-70A-20

UCAM-10B Data
Logger SMD-10A/20A Handy Digital
Static Strain Indicators
High-speed measurement, 20 channels/sec Small and lightweight handy package with EIA-232-D (RS-232-C)
Connectable to a variety of sensors SMD-10A (bridge excitation with constant voltage)
GP-IB and self-test function as standard provisions SMD-20A (bridge excitation with constant current)
Subject variables: Strain, DC voltage/current, temperature (ther- Measuring channel: 1
mocouple) Switch boxes: SS-R (12 or 24 channels), NS-H (12 or 24 channels)
Measuring channels: 500 max.; internal scanner for 10 channels; Subject variables and measuring ranges
10 external scanners connectable, each providing 50 measuring Strain: 0 to 199000 x 106 strain (2 ranges)
channels DC voltage: 0 to 19.900V (4 ranges)
External scanners: USB-51A, USB-51AT, USB-20A, USB-50A Temperature (thermocouple): K, T, E, J, N
Measurement can be triggered by a relative value (a certain chang- Temperature (SMD-20A with civil
ing value); 30 types of trigger table available engineering transducers): 50.0
A constant can be individually set for all measuring points in a to 200C
range of 0.0001 x 107 to 99999 x 107 or 0.001 x 107 to 9999 x Resistance: 0 to 19900 (2 ranges)
107 Insulation resistance: 1 to 500M
Interval measurement possible Dimensions and mass:
Power requirements 1488 x 50.5 x 155mm, approx. 750g
100V version: 85-132Vac, 50/60Hz; approx. 35VA
220V version: 170-264Vac
DC version: 11-30Vdc, approx. 20W Handy
Dimensions and mass: 425 x 88 x 421.5mm, approx. 8kg UCAM-1A Static Strain Meter
Built-in printer and data memory
Designed for 1-channel measurement but external scanners allow
a maximum of 100-channel measurement.
Measuring ranges: 0 to 199990 x 106 strain, 0 to 199990Vdc
Power requirement: R6P dry cell x 4 or 100Vac (via optional adaptor)
Dimensions and mass: 110 x 60 x 300mm, approx. 1kg
Master Scanner USB-11A and Slave Scanner USB-12A
10 channels each
Power requirement: R6P dry cell x 8 for USB-11A;
USB-12A is supplied from USB-11A.
Dimensions and mass:
USB-11A: 300 x 55 x 140mm,
approx. 1.4kg
USB-12A: 300 x 55 x 70mm,
approx. 1kg

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