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Everest X-HS
Recorder-Workstation

Specifications

Color Display
Type Active matrix color LCD (TFT)
Viewing Area 18.1-inch (diagonal)
Resolution 1280 x 1024
Touch Screen Type Resistive (resolution <1mm)
Functions User interface with touch based icons and menus; Waveform monitoring to full speed; Review previous waveform histories while recording; Overlay numeric values in Engineering Units; pen style indicators for point of real-time; Overlay user comments with touch panel
Chart Recorder
Recording Method Direct Thermal
Chart Width 414 mm (16.3 in)
Resolution 12 dpm (300 dpi)
Print Speed 1 mm/min to 100 mm/sec at 12 dpm; 101 mm/sec to 200 mm/sec at 6 dpm
Speed Accuracy ± 2%
Dual Speed Automatic speed change with trigger or time
Remote Start/Stop TTL level, switch closure or computer interface
External Speed Speed synchronized to TTL source
Maximum Waveform Size 170 mm
Amplitude Grids 32 independent up to 170 mm wide. Auto or manual grid design and placement
Time Marking Tri-state (x1, x10, x100) mark on either chart edge. Selectable mark (0.02 to 1 second or external) with Grid Synchronization
Annotation System Log printed automatically (time, date, speed); Each grid associated with a line of text (128 ASCII characters); An On-demand text buffer is available (128 characters)
Signal Conditioner Auto annotation using grid buffers; Top and bottom grid values labeled
Channel ID Each channel labeled with channel number
Trace Thickness User adjustable
Paper Z-fold pack (400 sheets) or roll available; Each is 397 ft
Remote Start/Stop TTL level, switch closure, or computer interface
Computer Interface
Host Control 10/100 Base T Ethernet, RS-232, GPIB (optional)
Digital Data 10/100 Base T Ethernet
Power Specifications
Input Voltage Range 102 Vrms - 130 Vrms; 200 Vrms - 250 Vrms
Frequency Range 47 to 63 Hz
Input Power Consumption 300 Watts (typical) - 500 Watts (maximum)
Leakage Current 0.75mA maximum
Safety UL3101-1
Emissions FCC Part 15 Class A, EN55011
Power Harmonics IEC 1000-3-2
Physical Specifications
Mounting Benchtop or 19" rack
Dimensions 21"H x 19"W x 14.5"D (Rack)
Weight 62 lbs.
Operating Humidity 10% to 95% non-condensing
Operating Temperature 5 to 40°C (40 to 105°F)
Alarm Specifications
Indications Waveform color change on display
Test Types Window; All active signals monitored simultaneously
Output 2 TTL outputs, user Definable
Trigger Specifications
Window High and low thresholds, inside and outside
Slope/Level Rising, Falling or either
Slew Time periods from 0.01 to 10 seconds
Event Binary combination of active events
Other Sources Manual and external inputs
Worst Case Latency 1 millisecond
Output TTL, net of trigger conditions
Waveform Channels
Modules Maximum of four modules (DM1 Series or SM2 Series) can be installed for up to 32 waveform channels
Utility Port
Functions Trigger In, Alarm Out A or B, Remote Arm, Security, Remote Abort, Chart Mark, Trigger Out, External Motor Clock, External Run/Halt, Programmable Input (can be set to cause on-demand buffer, channel ID or channel labeling), and TTL 5V
Connector 15-pin "D" shell
Other Connectors
Printer Port PC Parallel Port (25-pin "D" shell)
Mouse, Keyboard PS/2
Video 15-pin "D" shell
Waveform History Specifications
Method Saves full bandwidth line segments
Media SRAM with archive to disk
Time Base Resolution Better than 1 millisecond at 100 mm/sec
Record Size 10,000 line segments (over 800 mm of chart)
Circular Buffer Saves time period leading up to and including stimulus
Stimulus Touch Panel or trigger
Content Waveforms, events, grid and time marks, alarms and highlights
Review Split screen while recording
Archive Save to hard drive or to removable media
External Time Code
Formats IRIG A, IRIG B, IRIG H, NASA 36; Amplitude Modulated or TTL
Amplitude Modulated Input Voltage Limits 0.5Vp-p to 10Vp-p
Maximum Safe Input +10V or -10V
Time Base Variations x1/2, x1, x2
IRIG On Time Mark Accuracy ±1msec or 1 chart segment (whichever is greatest); 1/12 mm on the chart
Multicard Reader
Format PC Format
Media USB 2.0, CompactFlash (CF), Memory Stick (MS), Secure Digital (SD), Micro Secure Digital (Micro SD), Multi Media Card (MMC), SmartMedia (SM), XD-Picture Card (XD)
Functions Setup files, software upgrades, and data transfer/archive
Realtime Recording Formats
User Defined Formats The user can design unique charts using standard menus. These formats can be saved to the hard drive or to removable media
Data Logger Numeric reporting of waveform data in engineering units
Dual Speed System toggles between any two chart speeds based on time inteval or trigger
Constant Chart Speed Constatn chart output regardless of display speed choice
Highlight (chart delay) Delays printing of the chart by one screen in order for user comments to be entered on the touchscreen.
Annotation
System Log Channel Prints time, date, speed, time base and function on the left chart edge
Waveform ID An identification code printed next to each waveform
Waveform Buffers 32 annotation buffers. Standard buffers are128 characters long
On-the-fly buffer One additional 128 character annotation buffer, which can be positioned anywhere across the chart and printed with a keystroke
Signal Conditioner Buffer Internal gain and zero position settings are automatically printed as the last 40 characters of the waveform text buffers
Highlight Comments User definable, touch screen activated comments are printed on the chart while in highlight mode
Standard Event Markers
System Event (Chart Mark) Standard with glitch capture. Operates from front panel key or external input (TTL or switch closure)
Tri-level Time x1, x10, x100 based on user choice of reference
Tri-level Reference Internal: 0.01, 0.02, 0.04, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 1.0, 3.6, 6 sec;
External: any available time code start pulse
Tri-level Location Either right edge, left edge or both, selectable
Additional Markers 8 per SM2 Series Module
Platforms Available
Everest-HSR High Security, Rackmount. Base platform Everest with all non-volatile media being removable
Everest-HS High Security Everest in bench-top case
Virtual Chart (optional)
Recording Method Internal 73 Gbyte hard drive
Data Presentation Play data back to Everest display and/or chart;
Archive to PC for review
Signal Module Specifications (SM2)
Waveform Inputs 8 on module
Waveform Type Single-ended voltage
Input Coupling DC
Connector BNC
Max. Rated Input ±50V
Specified Measurement Ranges 4 to40Vfs; 0.5 to 5Vfs
Available Ranges 1 to 40 Vfs; 0.1 to 5 Vfs
Voltage Accuracy ±0.5% of the attenuator
Net Bandwidth 15 kHz (-3dB)
Minimum Input Impedance >150 kOhms
Intrinsic Noise 0.5% of the attenuator
Baseline Drift with Temperature 0.05% of the attenuator per °C
Filter Choices Low pass with stops from 10 to 10,000 Hz; High pass with starts from 0.1 to 100 Hz; Notch with 50 or 60 Hz Center
RMS Time Constant Selectable from 0.02 to 2 seconds
Automatic Calibration To internal or external signal source (DAC cal)
User Engineering Units Yes, with automatic scaling
Waveform Testing All active waveform channels monitored simulataneously
Event Inputs 8 per module
Event Types TTL with pull ups (0 to 5V)
Event Response 20 Microseconds minimum duration
Data Capture (optional) Up to 400,000 samples per channel; 120 kSamples per second per channel; includes glitch capture to ensure bandwidth
Signal Module Specifications (SM2D)
Waveform Inputs 8 on module
Waveform Type Differential voltage
Input Coupling DC
Connector D-shell (25 pin)
Max. Rated Input ±50V
Specified Measurement Ranges 4 to40Vfs; 0.5 to 5Vfs
Available Ranges 1 to 40 Vfs; 0.1 to 5 Vfs
Voltage Accuracy ±0.5% of the attenuator
Net Bandwidth 15 kHz (-3dB)
Minimum Input Impedance >150 kOhms
Intrinsic Noise 0.5% of the attenuator
Baseline Drift with Temperature 0.05% of the attenuator per °C
Filter Choices Low pass with stops from 10 to 10,000 Hz; High pass with starts from 0.1 to 100 Hz; Notch with 50 or 60 Hz Center
RMS Time Constant Selectable from 0.02 to 2 seconds
Automatic Calibration To internal or external signal source (DAC cal)
User Engineering Units Yes, with automatic scaling
Waveform Testing All active waveform channels monitored simulataneously
Event Inputs 8 per module
Event Types TTL with pull ups (0 to 5V)
Event Response 20 Microseconds minimum duration
Data Capture (optional) Up to 400,000 samples per channel; 120 kSamples per second per channel; includes glitch capture to ensure bandwidth
Signal Module Specification (DM1)
Number of Signals 8 waveform and 8 event per module
Input Type Parallel, long line (RS-485 differential)
Connector 50-pin Centronix style
Interface Bandwidth 500 kHz
Maximum Channel Rate 50,000 samples/second
Filter Choices Low Pass with stops from 1 Hz to 10000 Hz; High Pass with starts from 0.1 Hz to 100 Hz; Notch with 50 or 60 Hz center
RMS Time Constant Selectable from 0.02 to 2 seconds
User Engineering Units Yes
Data Capture Option Up to 400,000 samples per channel and 120 kSamples/second/channel

Specifications subject to change without notice

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