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Soundbook_MK2-Expander

The Soundbook-Expander extends the Soundbook measurement system with 8 additional measuring channels and various additional service channels. Apart from the channel extension for Soundbook, the Expander, combined with a Windows PC, may be used as a stand-alone USB data acquisition device The Sync-Hub allows sample-synchronous operation of up to 4 Expanders and an additional Soundbook. This enables configuration of measurement systems with 8 … 40 measuring channels for a wide variety of applications.
Due to its high signal bandwidth, large dynamic range and integrated sensor power supply the flexible, portable measurement system is suited for all professional acoustic and vibration measurement applications. The Expander hardware is fully compatible with the Soundbook_MK2 and is based on the innovative Apollo platform.

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The connection between Soundbook_MK2 and the Expander is established through a special USB data cable and a separate synchronisation cable. These cables are included in lengths of 10cm for direct device installation and 1.5m for remote operation. When combined with a SYNC_Hub, the system is supplied from the enclosed power adaptor.

The universal SAMURAI software offers all features required for the standard-compliant noise and vibration measurement and analysis, in real-time as well as during post-processing. The intuitive user interface, high flexibility and a wide variety of options offered by SAMURAI 2.2 make Soundbook, Soundbook_Expander and Apollo_Box extremely robust and popular tools for:

Engineering services
Quality assurance
Research and development

Especially for the acquisition of raw data in multi-channel applications the combination of SAMURAI and each member of the new Apollo platform offers the benefit of a drastic data volume reduction due to:

individually, per-channel adjustable sample rates and
low-loss compression capabilities (OggVorbis)

The measurements you may implement with these modular software packages include:

Sound level measurements
Frequency analysis
Signal recording
Human vibration measurements
Measurements of ground-propagated vibration
Building and room acoustics
Machinery vibration measurements
Modal analysis
Order analysis
Structural analysis

The following specifications apply to the 4-channel versions of Apollo_Box_4L (LEMO7) and Apollo_Box_4B (BNC). Further versions are available on request. Alternatively, we offer the Apollo_PCIe slot card with 4 input channels (BNC) or 8 input channels (SMB).

PC

Recommended PC configuration:
Processor	Intel™ dual core, 2GHz, 2GB RAM
Storage medium	160GB HDD or SSD
Interface	USB2
Operating system	Windows XP, Windows 7

Specifications

General technical specifications of Apollo_Box
Input channels 1-8
Resolution	24 bit
Real-time bandwidth	DC … 80 kHz @ 8 channels
Dynamic range	120dB
Noise	< 3µV(A) @ 0.1Hz … 20 kHz
Sample rates	200Hz to 204.8kHz
Decimation	up to 200Hz sample rate, selectable per channel
Anti-aliasing filter	ja
Max. input voltage	±10V peak
Gain	0dB, 20dB
Over-voltage detection	yes
Phase shift	< 0.1° @ 20Hz … 80 kHz
Offset correction	yes, automatically at auto-calibration
Input coupling	DC, AC 0.15Hz, HP 10Hz, LP 2kHz
Microphone voltage supply	±14V, +20/63/200V switchable (for BNC versions only on AUX)
ICP current supply	2 / 4 mA switchable
TEDS (IEEE 1451.4)	yes
AUX channels
Digital inputs	2x TTL
Digital outputs	2x TTL
Microphone voltage supply	±14V, +20/63/200V switchable
Slow channels 1-8
Resolution	24 bit
Real-time bandwidth	DC … 200Hz @ 8 channels
Input voltage range	-25V … +25 V
Output channels 1-2
Resolution	24 bit
Real-time bandwidth	DC … 80kHz
Max. output voltage	±3.16Vpeak
Special channels
Trigger	2x trigger / tacho, trigger level software-adjustable 0.1Hz … 6 MHz
Synchronisation	Sample-accurate synchronisation with external clock (e.g. Soundbook_MK2)
Dimensions and weights
Dimensions	258mm x 218mm x 25mm
Weight	1250g
USB cable (standard)	Special USB cable, 1m
USB cable (optional)	Special USB cable, 4.8m
Power supply	via USB 2 (5V // 1.1A) or with 230 VAC adaptor (included in delivery)
Environmental conditions
Protection class	IP54 / IP50 without with Lemo7 protecting caps
Humidity	30% … 90%
Operating temperature range	-10°C … +50°C
Storage temperature range	-20°C … +60°C, 95% humidity maximum
EMC
Emission	complies with IEC 61000 – 6 – 3
Immission	complies with IEC 61000 – 6 – 1

Order details (Soundbook_MK2_Expander versions)
ORDER NO.	DESCRIPTION
908011.6	Soundbook_MK2-Expander_8B (BNC connector)
908010.8	Soundbook_MK2-Expander_8L (LEMO7 connector)

Order details (Soundbook_MK2_Expander accessories)
ORDER NO.	DESCRIPTION
908190.4	Apollo_SLOW CHANNEL BOX
908185.7	Apollo_TACHO CABLE
908186.5	Apollo_TRIGGER SPLITTER BOX
908242.3	Apollo_SYNC CABLE, 0.5m
908243.1	Apollo_SYNC CABLE, 5m
908242.5	Apollo_USB CABLE, 5m
905053.7	Apollo_GPS SYNCHRONISATION
971010.4	LEMO7 / BNC ADAPTOR