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Hello,
I'm currently in the process of building a data handler(DH) for an oceanographic application. In the DH, the data streams from several instruments(RS-232,RS-485, and analog voltages) are converted to an ethernet data stream. The DH consists of a pressure case (which limits space), a serial server, an Advantech ADAM-6017 Ethernet IO device, and an ethernet switch.
Well, the requirements recently changed and the 10Hz sample rate of the ADAM-6017 is no longer sufficient. We need at least 200Hz. One difficulty is that I need a device approximately the same size as the ADAM-6017 (~4.75"x3"x1.25") or it simply won't fit. I've looked at LabJack, Dataq, B&B Electronics and others and I haven't found anything quite like what I need. Frankly, there's quite a lot to sift through and I though some advice from those with more experience would be useful. 200Hz isn't really that fast. I would think it would be fairly straightforward, but my size limitation has not helped.
I might be able to fit a VERY small device in addition to the ADAM-6017.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Eli Hunter
Marine Scientist
Rutgers University
I'm currently in the process of building a data handler(DH) for an oceanographic application. In the DH, the data streams from several instruments(RS-232,RS-485, and analog voltages) are converted to an ethernet data stream. The DH consists of a pressure case (which limits space), a serial server, an Advantech ADAM-6017 Ethernet IO device, and an ethernet switch.
Well, the requirements recently changed and the 10Hz sample rate of the ADAM-6017 is no longer sufficient. We need at least 200Hz. One difficulty is that I need a device approximately the same size as the ADAM-6017 (~4.75"x3"x1.25") or it simply won't fit. I've looked at LabJack, Dataq, B&B Electronics and others and I haven't found anything quite like what I need. Frankly, there's quite a lot to sift through and I though some advice from those with more experience would be useful. 200Hz isn't really that fast. I would think it would be fairly straightforward, but my size limitation has not helped.
I might be able to fit a VERY small device in addition to the ADAM-6017.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Eli Hunter
Marine Scientist
Rutgers University