Overview
"DatoScoop is a powerful data aquisition system engineered specifically for industrial use, enabling efficient data collection and logging. With its range of communication interfaces and small form factor, it offers easy integration with a variety of industrial sensors and devices."
General Architecture
Handheld Data Acquisition: Precision with Portability
DATOSCOOP: The handheld data aquisition system
Specifications
- CPU: NXP i.MX 8QuadMax
- RAM: 8GB LPDDR4
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Platform: Custom Built Linux
- Power Supply: 12V DC ~ 2.5A
- File-based Command Sending: Easily send commands using text or JSON files, simplifying integration and automation processes.
Features
- Multiple Communication Ports: Dual RS-485 and Dual RS-422 ports
- Multiple Data Logging Options and Ample Storage Capacity
- Simultaneous Operation: Capable of running multiple ports concurrently
- Real-time Configuration Monitoring
- Multi-Channel Connectivity: USB and Ethernet
- Precision Timing: Achieve timing accuracy down to 10 milliseconds for meticulous control.
"Datoscoop is a highly customizable data aquisition unit that features custom yocto linux developed by tachlog. The interface cards custom developed by tachlog can be integrated with DATOSCOOP to meet a wide range of demanding applications with ease."
Data Logging Options
Command Response Mode
Sends configurable commands to devices at predefined intervals. Logs include transmitted commands, received data, errors encountered, operation duration, and other relevant fields.
Data Dump Mode
Stores incoming data from each port directly into log files, ensuring continuous data logging.
User Interface
Interactive GUI
The GUI facilitates the configuration of various parameters, such as the number of commands to send and the data acquisition periodicity. It features a touchscreen interface with a 10.1-inch wide-angle backlit screen (1280x800 resolution) and an HDMI port for connecting an external monitor. The GUI also allows configuration of serial interface settings (2400bps to 4Mbps), with current settings saved and automatically loaded at power-up.
Real-time Alert
Displays critical statistics such as the number of command words sent, packets received, and other parameters during data acquisition.
Data Storage and Management
- Separate storage devices for OS, software, and data.
- Over 1TB storage capacity, with replaceable memory for continuous operation.
- USB port for connecting external memory and transferring data from internal storage.
- Supports data transfer via Ethernet (wired) after test completion, with configuration from the front panel. Companion PC software is provided.
Dashboard
Located on the left side of the screen, providing access to different functional areas:
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- Dashboard: Main screen (current view)
- Command Response: Create and manage Command Response configurations
- Data Dump: Create and manage Data Dump configurations
- Network: Configure network settings for remote access and data transfer
- Settings: Adjust device settings, file management, and date/time settings
Displays previous configurations, including:
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- Configuration Type and Configuration Name
- Start Time and End Time
- View Log Button
Displays system information such as:
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- Available Storage Space and DatoScoop Version