To measure temperatures directly at the sensor in a quick and precise way, ADDI-DATA offers the new intelligent Ethernet system MSX-E3211 with 24-bit resolution. Two versions are available: one version with 16, the other with 8 differential inputs for connecting thermocouples or resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), such as Pt100 or Pt1000. The Ethernet system is equipped with an ARM®9 processor and 64 MB SDRAM. This allows the measurement values to be acquired, processed and stored directly on the spot. The MSX-E3211 can work both in stand-alone operation and with higher-level controls, using standard Ethernet. For reliable use in harsh industrial environments, the MSX-E3211 is protected by a robust metal housing and has been equipped with a number of protective circuits. It also complies with the IP 65 degree of protection and is designed for the extended temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C. With the DatabaseConnect software, the measurement values are provided in databases.
The parameters of the measuring system can be configured by mouse-click on the MSX-E3211 website. No knowledge of programming is necessary. Directly on the website, the user can also monitor the measurement values which the system acquires. The acquisition is launched either by an external 24 V hardware trigger signal, by software command or by an additional MSX-E-type Ethernet system. Two acquisition modes are possible: Auto-refresh mode, which automatically updates the acquired data in the background, and Sequence mode, with which the data is acquired in packets. The “Autogain” functionality automatically adapts the gain of the signal to the measurement range. Errors can be quickly diagnosed by means of LEDs, which provide information on the current status of the MSX-E3211. For acquiring more than 16 sensors, several MSX-E3211 Ethernet systems can be cascaded using the integrated Ethernet switch. This also makes it possible to acquire different temperature sensors. The channels of the different systems can be acquired simultaneously thanks to synchronisation in the µs range outside the Ethernet network.