DATA LOGGERS & STATIC STRAIN INDICATORS

PART PDF ISSUE Kyowa Measuring Instruments for Stress Solutions

UCAM-500A

KYOWA ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD.

High-Speed
Data Logger
Number

of connectable scanners: 1 to 20 (1000 channels max.)

Functions:

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 control software installed in an existing Windows 95/98-compatible personal computer. The UCAM-500A can connect with up to 20 USB500A scanners and each scanner can accommodate up to five 10channel 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.

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. data update rate

Max. number of
measuring times, approx.

Data acquisition time

50 times/sec (50Hz)
10 times/sec (10Hz)
2 times/sec (2Hz)
1 time/sec (1Hz)

60,000
30,000
12,000
6,000

20 min.
50 min.
2.1 hr.
1.7 hr.

Number of
measuring channels
100
200
500
1000

Number of scanners
required
2*
4*
10
20

*Synchronous cable US-50A should be used for connection between scanner to scanner.

Data Acquisition Time vs. Data Update Rate

Data update rate

Data acquisition time

1 time/sec
33.3 hr.
16.7 hr.
8.3 hr.
5.6 hr.
4.2 hr.
3.3 hr.
1.7 hr..

2 times/sec 10 times/sec 50 times/sec

16.7 hr.
3.3 hr.
40 min.
8.3 hr
1.7 hr.
20 min.
4.2 hr.
50 min.

2.8 hr.

2.1 hr.

1.7 hr.

Number of
measuring times

Number of
measuring channels

120,000
60,000
30,000
20,000
15,000
12,000
6,000

50
100
200
300
400
500
1000

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UCAM-20PC

Data
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 transducers, civil engineering transducers with temperature measuring
function, thermocouples and DC voltage sensors. The measurement data can be printed out on an external printer. Use the
optional software to achieve easy and quality standard measurements. 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
conditions, measuring, and presenting measurement data
in the numeric or graphic form.
Number

of measuring channels:
30 max. with the dedicated scanner integrated
200 max. with external scanners connected
230 max. with the dedicated scanner integrated and external
scanners connected
Scanning speed:
Comprehensively set for all channels
12.5 channels/sec (0.08 sec/channel)
1 channel/sec (1 sec/channel)
0.2 channel/sec (5 sec/channel)
Interface RS-232-C
Transfer rate 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 bps
Operating temperature/humidity range: 0 to 40C, 20 to 85%RH
(no dew condensing)
Power requirements: 90-132/180-264Vac, 50/60Hz, approx. 50VA
or 9-16Vdc, approx. 30W (as specified)
Dimensions & mass:
320 x 40 x 250mm (excluding protrusions), approx. 1.9kg
With a dedicated scanner integrated: 323.6 x 86.7 x 250mm
(excluding protrusions), approx. 6.2kg max.

Personal computer should

be prepared by the user.

Dedicated Scanners USB-21A and USB-23A

The USB-21A is for general strain measurement and the USB-23A
is for civil engineering measurement. Each of these scanners can
accommodate up to three 10-channel scanning units for measurement in a maximum of 30 channels. The USB scanner will be
mounted into the mainframe of UCAM-20PC. USS scanning units
come standard with the terminal protection cover.
Number of measuring channels: 30 max. (with 3 scanning units
mounted)
Number of USB scanner mountable into UCAM-20PC: 1
Operating temperature/humidity range: 0 to 40C, 20 to 85%RH
(no dew condensing)
Power requirement: Supplied from UCAM-20PC
Dimensions & mass: 323.6 x 86.7 x 250mm (excluding protrusions),
approx. 1.9kg

Scanning Units USS-21A, USS-22A and USS-23A

USS-21A: for general strain measurement
USS-22A: for general strain measurement, with NDIS connectors
USS-23A: for civil engineering measurement, accepting
civil engineering transducers which can measure temperatures
using the temperature-sensitive platinum resistor. Comes with a
built-in arrester.

Windows 95/98-compatible Software UCS-25A

Scanners and Measuring Objects

Scanners
Measuring Objects
Strain Gages
1-gage method

120
240
350
120
Strain-gage
1-gage method
Transducers
(true dummy method) 350
Active-dummy method
2-gage method
60 to 1000
Active-active method
Common dummy method
Active on opposite sides method
4-gage method
60 to 1000
Full bridge method
Constant-current excitation
Civil Engineering 4-gage method
Transducers
350
Transducer with temp. measuring function
DC voltage-output sensor
Voltage
Thermocouple
K (CA)
Temperature
T (CC)
E (CRC)
J (IC)
R
Pt100 (new JIS)
Resistance-based
temp. measurement
JPt100 (old JIS)
Thunder-resistant terminal
Scanner Interface

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Civil engineering
General purpose
USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB
-21A -70A -51A -51AT -20A -23A -70A -20D
-10/20
-50A
-30 -50D

**

USI
-27A

USI-25A

** USI USI
-27A -25A
**Not required

UCAM-70A

Data
Logger

Connectable

to a variety of sensors
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
Internal

Specifications UCAM-70A
Models:
Processing:

Other functions:
Power requirement:
Dimensions and mass:

Scanner USB-70A
Measuring channels:

UCAM-70A-10 for general purpose

UCAM-70A-20 for civil engineering
Calculation using coefficients, graphic
display, interchannel data calculation,
automatic unit conversion
Triggering, interval measurement, interval triggering and storage
90-132Vac or 180-264Vac (as specified)
427 x 177 x 420mm, approx. 16kg

50; max. 20 units connectable to

UCAM-70A in cascade.
Models:
USB-70A-10 and USB-70A-20 for general
purpose
USB-70A-30 for civil engineering
Power requirement:
Supplied from the UCAM-70A. When an extension cable is used or when more than 3
units of USB-70A are connected in cascade,
an optional AC power supply
UPS-70A is required.
Dimensions and weight: 302 x 170 x 500mm, approx. 10kg

Subject variables
Strain
Gage

Transducer

DC Voltage/
Current

Civil Engineering Transducers

Temperature with Temp. Measuring Function
(Thermocouple)
Temperature
Gage

Remarks
Transducer
Connector

Thunder
Arrester

UCAM-70A-10
UCAM-70A-20

UCAM-10B Data
Logger

SMD-10A/20A

High-speed

Small and lightweight handy package with EIA-232-D

SMD-10A (bridge excitation with constant voltage)

measurement, 20 channels/sec
to a variety of sensors
GP-IB and self-test function as standard provisions
Subject variables: Strain, DC voltage/current, temperature (thermocouple)
Measuring channels: 500 max.; internal scanner for 10 channels;
10 external scanners connectable, each providing 50 measuring
channels
External scanners: USB-51A, USB-51AT, USB-20A, USB-50A
Measurement can be triggered by a relative value (a certain changing value); 30 types of trigger table available
A constant can be individually set for all measuring points in a
range of 0.0001 x 107 to 99999 x 107 or 0.001 x 107 to 9999 x
107
Interval measurement possible
Power requirements
100V version: 85-132Vac, 50/60Hz; approx. 35VA
220V version: 170-264Vac
DC version: 11-30Vdc, approx. 20W
Dimensions and mass: 425 x 88 x 421.5mm, approx. 8kg
Connectable

Handy Digital
Static Strain Indicators
(RS-232-C)

SMD-20A (bridge excitation with constant current)

channel: 1
Switch boxes: SS-R (12 or 24 channels), NS-H (12 or 24 channels)
Subject variables and measuring ranges
Strain: 0 to 199000 x 106 strain (2 ranges)
DC voltage: 0 to 19.900V (4 ranges)
Temperature (thermocouple): K, T, E, J, N
Temperature (SMD-20A with civil
engineering transducers): 50.0
to 200C
Resistance: 0 to 19900 (2 ranges)
Insulation resistance: 1 to 500M
Dimensions and mass:
1488 x 50.5 x 155mm, approx. 750g
Measuring

UCAM-1A
Built-in

Handy
Static Strain Meter

printer and data memory

Designed for 1-channel measurement but external scanners allow

a maximum of 100-channel measurement.

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
Measuring

Master Scanner USB-11A and Slave Scanner USB-12A

10

channels each
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
Power

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