Atec Astro-Med-Dash-8PM - Manual (Page 2)

P O W E R M O N I T O R I N G
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D A T A A C Q U I S I T I O N
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ONE SYSTEM
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D A S H 8 X E F U N C T I O N A L I T Y
In addition to power monitoring, the Dash 8XPM
gives you the functionality of the popular Dash
8Xe data acquisition recorder. You can capture 8
channels of data directly to a 73 GB hard drive at
sample rates from one sample per minute to 200
kHz per channel. It lets you capture trend data,
transient/glitch data based on intelligent triggers
and gives you high speed digital scope recording.
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A U T O - C O N F I G U R A T I O N
Choose a recording setup and AstroPower automati-
cally configures your inputs for single phase, split
phase, Delta or Wye recording applications.
Channels 7 & 8 can be used as auxiliary inputs to
record any signal type, including tachometer signals,
thermocouples, and other AC or DC, high or low
voltage signals.
Astro-Med has combined the versatility of our Dash 8Xe with our innovative AstroPower™ monitoring software to give you
the all new Dash 8XPM. The Dash 8XPM delivers the capabilities of a high-end data acquisition recorder and a dedicated
power monitoring system in one useful tool.
Using the standard Dash 8Xe software, the system operates as a powerful data acquisition recorder
that can be used for long term trend recording, traditional data capture and oscil-
loscope recording for maintenance troubleshooting applications.
Switching to AstroPower monitoring software allows monitoring of power
quality and disturbances that can disrupt the operation of electrical
equipment. The user can record power trends, events and transients for
days, weeks or months at a time.
P O W E R M O N I T O R I N G
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M O D U L A R I N P U T S
The Dash 8XPM’s modular inputs give you the flexibili-
ty you need in a portable troubleshooting tool. From
high voltage, isolated inputs for voltage and current
channels to DC bridge and thermocouple inputs for
auxiliary channels, the Dash 8XPM has a variety of
modules to meet your needs.
R E A L - T I M E D I S P L A Y
View voltage and current wave-
forms side by side, overlapped or
grouped together logically. User
defined waveform and back-
ground colors.
O N E T O U C H
A C Q U I S I T I O N
Start recording at the
touch of a button.
S I M P L I F I E D O P E R AT I O N
Action buttons mimic menu
selections for ease of use.
C U R R E N T C L A M P S A N D
V O LTA G E P R O B E S
Various sizes and ranges are
available for a wide variety of
power applications.
T O U C H - S C R E E N D I S P L A Y
15-inch color touch-screen display
provides you with an easy-to-use
graphical interface.
S P L I T- S C R E E N A N A LY S I S
In addition to seeing raw power sig-
nals, the Dash 8XPM lets you view
power information, phase diagrams,
phase relationships and RMS data in
real-time.