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Data Acquisition System
The Data Acquisition System (DAS) for the NTF is a Data General MV/18000 SX model 10, 32 bit processor. The DAS front end consists of a variety of data acquisition hardware including a 15 bit high-speed Analog to Digital Converter (ADC)(100 kHz)and an electronic pressure scanner (EPS). The EPS is made by Scanivalve Incorporated (HYSCAN). The DAS interfaces with the ADC via a 16-bit parallel interface and the EPS via IEEE 488.
Data System Specifications
- 143 channels of analog data (i.e., pressure transducers and thermocouples) that are sampled via the ADC
- 256 pneumatic channels sampled via EPS
- 16 Modules (16 pressures each) with pressure ranges (15, 30, 50, 100 psid)
- Data Accuracy ±0.1% of reading
- 100 (Cell 1) and 239 (Cell 2) thermocouple channels sampled via HP3852A Temperature Scanner
- Real time displays of data parameters as well as calculations
- Commands via keyboard, touchscreen or remote handhelds
- Dynamic Data Acquisition System available
NTF Facility Parameters
Cell 1
- Varies depending upon test rig
Cell 2
- PREF -- Ambient Pressure (psia)
- PAMB -- Cell Pressure (psia)
- TAMB -- Ambient Cell Temperature
Multiple Critical Venturi's (MCV) - PFM1P -- Primary Upstream Pressure (psia)
- PFM2P -- Primary Downstream Pressure (psia)
- PFM1S -- Secondary Upstream Pressure (psia)
- PFM2S -- Secondary Downstream Pressure (psia)
Balance - AFI -- Axial Force
- SFI1 2 -- Side Force 1 2
- YMI -- Yaw Moment
- PTAREP -- Primary Tare Pressure (psid)
- PTARES -- Secondary Tare Pressure (psid)
- PTARET -- Tertiary Tare Pressure (psid)
- TTAREP -- Primary Tare Temperature (psid)
- TTARES -- Secondary Tare Temperature (psid)
- TTARET -- Tertiary Tare Temperature (psid)
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