HERO™
HERO™ is the heart of the CS Q-LEAP™ calibration systems. It offers a variety of output options, interfaces for data import and export, and enables powerful digital as well as analog signal processing. The HERO™ can be flexibly configured with many different modules.
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Technical data
| Supply voltage | 115 V / 230 V |
| Supply frequency | 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
| Power consumption, max. | 350 VA |
| Dimensions (H × D × L) |
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| Weight | 15 kg…20 kg (33 lbs…44 lbs) depending on configuration |
| Temperature range (for operation) | +23 °C / ±10 °C (+73.4 °F / ±18 °F) |
| Temperature range (for storage) | -25 °C…+55 °C (-13 °F...131 °F) |
Configurations
The HERO™ offers flexible configurations with the following modules. Note, however, that the following basic conditions must be observed:
Minimum basic configuration required
- housing with power supply unit
- CCB 15 communication module
- GEN 15 signal generator module
Maximum possible configuration
- up to 8 × ANA 15 analog input channels
- up to 2 × UTB 15 V boards for communication with digital sensors
- up to 4 × PR 15 input boards (signal conditioners for piezoresistive sensors)
| Module | Description |
| CCB 15 V | The CCB 15 is required for the HERO™ to communicate with a control PC. It features an Ethernet interface, through which a TCP/IP connection is established with the control computer. Data exchange and the parametrization of the HERO™ are achieved using a protocol based on (but not compatible with) IEEE 488.2. |
| GEN 15 | The GEN 15 is responsible for signal generation and consists of a DSP 15 base board with up to two expansion modules. The optional second expansion module allows a second independent signal generator to be implemented. The DSP 15 base board acts as an FPGA-based, flexibly configurable signal processor for real-time signal filtering and control. The GEN 15 also includes a module for conditioning the output signals for electrical measurement purposes (voltage/charge conversion, precise AC voltage divider and IEPE sensor simulation). |
| ANA 15 Q | The ANA 15 Q is used for measuring analog AC signals. It transfers the digital measurement data via a backplane to the GEN 15 or CCB 15 module for processing. All ANA 15 modules of a HERO™ work synchronously. Each ANA 15 Q represents one analog input channel. The module has integrated signal conditioners for IEPE sensors and piezoelectric sensors with charge output. It can receive analog signals from other signal conditioners, which are available as optional modules, via the backplane. The inputs are galvanically isolated. |
| PR 15 | The PR 15 module is a signal conditioner for sensors that are based on a measurement bridge, e.g. piezoresistive acceleration sensors. The amplified analog signals are passed to an ANA 15 module, where they are converted to digital measurement data. The allocation of the PR 15 to a corresponding ANA 15 channel is carried out automatically by the HERO™ firmware or by qualified PC software. The sensors are connected by an interface box linked to the PR 15. Resistors can be added in the interface box for adding half-bridges or for adding shunt resistors. |
| UTB 15 | The UTB 15 is a universal input board for sensors with a digital output. The UTB 15 should be used for direct communication with these sensors to calibrate them or to use them as sensors for measurement tasks. The module is based on a FPGA that can be used for programming various digital hardware interfaces and by means of which it can also be adapted in future to new interface types. The module also contains a NIOS processor that can be freely programmed for logical communication with the sensors. A power management unit is integrated for power supply to the connected sensors. |
CS Q-LEAP™ GYRO with DRE-01
Typical test items include gyro transducers (angular velocity), inertial measurement units (IMU) and rotation rate measuring systems. The CS Q-LEAP™ comes with DRE-01 rotation exciter, HERO™ vibration control system, zero position controller, power amplifier and software.
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CS Q-LEAP™ P-SINE with SE-09
The CS Q-LEAP™ system is based on the HERO™ vibration controller and the SE-09 high-frequency vibration exciter and calibrates sensors in a wide frequency range (5 Hz…20 kHz).
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CS Q-LEAP™ SINE with APS 129
This system allows calibration of heavy seismic sensors (seismometers) as well as geophones up to 200 Hz.
The CS Q-LEAP™ system is based on the HERO™ vibration controller and the APS 129 air bearing vibration exciter.
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CS Q-LEAP™ SHOCK with SE-201
It enables secondary calibration of shock-sensors as well as complete measuring instruments with very high precision and efficiency, according to ISO 16063-22 and ISO 17025.
This system is based on the HERO™ vibration controller and the SE-201 shock exciter.
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SL01 Basic
With our Smart Managed Service Agreement, we offer different service levels and specific add-ons for increased efficiency and flexibility. The packages offer a wide range of benefits, including fast service, smooth processing, personal contact with our experts and price advantages.
The SL01 Basic ensures primary support, can be upgraded to the SL02 Extended and customized with add-ons.
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SL02 Extended
Our Smart Managed Service Agreements are tailored to provide top-tier assistance. The expert support as a service is designed with efficiency in mind, allowing you to flexibly design service packages and enhance them with add-ons as needed.
The SL02 Extended offers an advanced service such as free software updates, access to the ticket system and a free license to the SPEKTRA eLearning platform.
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