3M Multi-Channel WBo2

We are designing a professional multi-channel wideband unit for situations where individual units are inconvenient to use or do not provide an easy data collection/logging solution. We are working on developing the software right now and hope to have a product for sale some time in Q2 2011. The images here are of our prototype and may not exactly represent our final product.

Over the years we have had many request for a unit of this type - we have adopted the following specification for the base model unit:

  • Up to 12 wideband channels.
  • Accurate 12 bit 0-5 Volt wideband output.
  • Supports 4.2 LSU & 4.9 LSU sensors.
  • Single plug-in card per channel.
  • Status LEDs and one 0-5V input per channel.
  • separate LSU cable, custom lengths, per sensor.
  • Mains powered (110-240 Volt AV, 50-60 Hz).
  • Small case compatible with rack mount equipment.

Other features we are working on are:

  • Serial and USB interfaces with a PC control application.
  • Graphical front panel for stand alone operation.
  • logging module with plug-in (SD) memory card.

We are planning on a per channel cost below that of any of our other professional grade controllers. Our lowest cost single channel controller, the 2C0B, with LSU 4.2 sensor and 2.6m cable is around AU$380 (without display). We expect a fully operational eight channel 3M unit with cables, but using the newer LSU 4.9 sensor, will be around AU$3,000 ($375/channel).

We will be offering some options including a graphical front panel that will allow stand-alone operation - otherwise a Windows based application will allow all or even individual sensors to be controlled, monitored, and logged.

As of early July we have working single channels cards based on our world tested 2D (professional OEM) technology. Each card has:

  • 8 pin circular socket for controller to sensor cable.
  • 4 pin I/O (green) socket for wideband output and analog input.
  • red status LED indicates heater and wideband status.
  • amber heater information LED for direct heater status.
  • green comms LED indicates high level activity.
Quick diagnostics are possible on a per channel basis with these LEDs.

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