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MLab: Data acquisition and control system

MLab is a universal data acquisition and control system. It is capable of simultaneously logging measurement data from different data sources (analog, digital, CAN, Ethernet, etc.). The software acquires, processes, visualizes, and stores data in real time. A multitude of action modules makes it easy to individually and flexibly adapt your measurement tasks.

The strength of the software lies in its ease of use, made possible by its graphical tree structure. This contains all parameters that are necessary for your measurement and control tasks, for instance channel configuration, action modules, formulas, and graphical objects.

A formula interpreter allows for convenient online calculations.

 

OptionsAction modules are provided for more complex tasks, such as limit value control, online rainflow, or set value correction. Action lists additionally make it possible to implement individual algorithms. The output of load sequences created by MWave is a further option.

MLAB-CAN2


Options and drivers for MLab

Options:

  • Online FFT
Analysis methods: Amplitude spectrum, amplitude density, RMS spectrum, power spectral density (PSD).
  • Single-channel online bin analysis (DIN 45667)
Analysis methods: Random, dwell time, peak I/II/III, level crossing.
  • Online strain gauge rosettes analysis
Support of different rosettes types
  • Online FIR filtering
Filtering methods: Low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, bandstop. Window and Kaiser design
  • Video acquisition

Acquisition and storage of video sequences. Storage of still images depending on the hardware.

System requirements:
DirectX 9 compatible camera, installed DirectX 9

NOTE: The option does not include camera. You can also use DirectX 9 compatible web-cams or cam recorders.

  • Online GPS option

Displays the GPS location on a map.
Simultaneous display of measured data and the GPS position on a map. The maps must be purchased separately.


System requirements:
Installed Microsoft MapPoint and/or customized maps (e.g. TIF or JPG format)

 

  • Single-channel online rainflow bin analysis
Online bin analysis with the rainflow method.
  • Single-channel control signal output
Step test, Random amplitude, output of measured and extreme values.
  • Single-channel rainflow reconstruction
Single-channel reconstruction of rainflow matrizes with residuum.
  • Single-channel output peak control
Closed loop peak control for all peak output modules.
  • MWave execution module
Execution of MWave test programs designed with the MWave editor.
  • TestControl extension
Extends the MLab standard package with the TestControl language

Optional drivers

  • Driver for QICSpeed/MicroSAT
Driver for the serial connection of QIC-Speed/MicroSAT. Action module for braking and acceleration tests.
  • Driver for CAN devices – data acquisition and signal output
Connection to the CAN driver systems of Vector Informatik, Kvaser, Softing and Sorcus.
  • Driver for QUASAR
Driver for QUASAR from CAEWEISZ / CAESAR
  • Driver for MGC-Plus
TCP/IP driver for the MGC-Plus for data acqusition via ethernet.
  • Driver for HCE2
Connection for the open loop controller device HCE2 from Bosch REXROTH.
  • DDI driver connection for InterbusS
Connection to the Phoenix-DDI driver for InterbusS
  • ProfibusDP driver connection
Connection to the ProfibusDP driver for the SiemensDP devices 5611 and 5613 and to Hilscher devices
  • Ethercat-Master driver connection
Ethercat-Master driver, configuration via configuration file