imc CRONOSflex,
Modular Measurement Systems for both centralized and decentralized measurements

Platform Based - True Modular Design

By simply clicking an imc CRONOSflex Module, or modules, to an imc CRONOSflex Base Unit, you've created a complete system, with exactly the number of channels you need. No cables between cards, no half empty mainframe racks, and no expansion chassis to squeeze in one more channel. Just a perfect fit.

Designed for both centralized and distributed operations

Unlike other imc CRONOS systems, the imc CRONOSflex system may operate in both a centralized manner (all modules directly "clicked" to a base unit) or in a distributed arrangement, with imc CRONOSflex Modules remotely located, synchronously connecting high speed data to the base unit or other modules via a standard Ethernet cable.

Centralized configuration

Unlike other imc CRONOS systems, the imc CRONOSflex system may operate in both a centralized manner (all modules directly "clicked" to a base unit) or in a distributed arrangement, with imc CRONOSflex Modules remotely located, synchronously connecting high speed data to the base unit or other modules via a standard Ethernet cable. Handle modules may also be clicked in place on the left and right side of the assembled stack, to aid in handling the assembled system. As an added feature, the left hand handle unit may optionally include a wide range DC-to-DC power supply, and backup (UPS) or long duration (Li-Ion) battery packs.

Distributed configuration

While directly clicking modules to a base unit allows an imc CRONOSflex system to be built-to-order by the user, this is not the only option when connecting modules to the base unit. A special feature of imc CRONOSflex is the ability of flex modules to be located remotely, creating a spatially distributed system. Synchronous connection of the satellite module(s) is easily accomplished using standard Ethernet cable (RJ45, CAT5) from the base unit stack. The remote modules may be individual, or clicked together in satellite blocks, with the support of any number of satellite blocks. This allows the imc CRONOSflex Modules to be placed close the sensor, significantly reducing cabling and electromagnetic signal interference.

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Two Speed Grades, and Other Build Time Options

Characteristics

System Connections

Data Storage

Synchronization and External Real Time Clock

Operating conditions

- = not available     ° = optional     = default
 

imc CRONOSflex Input Modules

With up to 100kSamples/s per channel, and now supporting up to 2 million samples per second throughput in each base unit, software configurable high precision signal conditioners, and integrated sensor power supplies, imc's CRONOSflex is up to event the toughest data acquisition challenges, while performing at high precision under demanding environmental conditions.

As with all imc Data Acquisition System inputs, the imc CRONOSflex Modules integrate signal conditioning, analog filtering, high precision
24-bit digitizers, and digital signal processing. As such, a variety of modules are available from imc, from the general purpose universal
8-channel UNI2-8 module (CRFX/UNI2-8), to more measurement specific modules, as described on the 'MODULES-special' tab.

Analog inputs are only part of the story when it comes to complete test systems. Like all imc data acquisition systems, imc CRONOSflex is well prepared to also interact with the test environment, including discrete digital input and outputs, pulse/encoder inputs, as well as analog outputs, and CAN-bus I/O (see table below).

Input modules - general purpose

Digital and control Options

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Input modules for special applications

- = not available     ° = optional     = default      = highly suitable