When spreading test instrumentation across a large vehicle or within a test cell, front-end measurement amplifiers should be installed close to their associated sensors to save cabling costs, improve signal quality and avoid exposure to electromagnetic interference. The new imc ARGUSfit can overcome the limitations of existing distributable system bus concepts like CAN or EtherCAT, pushing data rates to a new level and achieving ultimate robustness by applying fiber-optic data links. This can even enable applications in high- voltage environments without the need for expensive HV-rated equipment.

• Difference between centralized and decentralized datalogger systems
• Benefits with signal quality, interference, installation and cabling costs
• Technical solutions based on different system bus concepts
• System power supply considerations
• Fiber optics: key to tackling high-voltage applications