Gantner Instruments’ Q.bloxx Solutions for Measurement, Data Acquisition and Control

August 2019, MARIETTA, GA ~ Optimizing power, reducing fuel consumption and emissions, increasing life span, and weight reduction are all goals in the development of any new engine. The measurement and I/O technology used during the engine testing process must be precise, durable, and flexible. The largest automotive engine manufacturers in the world meet these exacting demands by using Gantner Instruments.

  • Distributed intelligence – data is acquired at the source
  • State of the art fieldbus technology
  • High accuracy and temperature stability
  • Synchronized data acquisition in a distributed system at high data rates with extremely low jitter
  • Open architecture for simple and easy integration with the test stand system
  • Robust design and outstanding EMI immunity
  • Galvanically isolated inputs
  • Mix and match hardware configurations according to application needs
  • Portable, durable, precise in extreme conditions
  • Multiple housing options to suit the environment
  • Professional, friendly support before, during, and after installation

Q.brixx
Portable, Robust Data Acquisition and Control

The Q.brixx DAQ system takes the functionality and precision of the Q.series and delivers it in a scalable and portable package housed in a rugged aluminum enclosure. Several I/O module types are available allowing you to “mix and match” measurement features with your test and measurement applications needs. Up to 16 modules can be added to the Q.brixx DAQ system, including a choice of test controllers, measurement modules, and a number of flexible signal conditioning options.

Q.bloxx EC
EtherCAT Measurement and Control DAQ

Distributed measurement and control systems are easily configured with Q.bloxx modules and a single test controller (many to choose from). The Q.bloxx modules are connected to the controller via high-speed RS-485 interfaces. Even with this distributed approach, it is easily possible to achieve synchronized measurements with a total system jitter of less than 1µs. The test controller manages all of this and provides the time-stamped data to a wide variety of host systems via a wide variety of communication methods – in parallel.

A key benefit to this approach is the ability to simultaneously provide deterministic closed loop control (via EtherCAT) and high-speed data acquisition (via Ethernet).

Request additional information or schedule a product demonstration, contact FLW Southeast sales@flwse.com.