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BX8-AS BlueDAQ Series Data Acquisition System with Industrial Enclosure

8-Channel BlueDaq Data Acquisition System

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Model BX8-AS BlueDAQ Series Data Acquisition System with Industrial Enclosure is the newest addition to Interface’s family of measurement systems. Easy enough for the inexperienced user but powerful enough for the sophisticated test engineer, with the BX8 anyone can be up and measuring in minutes. Designed specifically for use with mV/V output sensors such as force, torque and pressure along with PT1000 thermocouples, and ±10V output sensors, the BX8 puts graphing, logging and display capabilities at a user’s fingertips. The BX8 also includes 1/4 and 1/2 bridge completion for seamless integration of strain gage measurements. Eight independent, user configurable, 16-bit scalable analog outputs can be connected to external devices.

The BX8 is ideally suited for use with 6-axis sensors requiring axis load calculations. The sensor coefficient matrix can be loaded internally into the BX8 via software interface and the outputs are actively scaled according to the calculations. All channels are sampled simultaneously and fully synchronized. When purchased with a 6-axis sensor, the system will arrive pre-configured and ready to use.

 

 

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The BX8 is ideally suited for use with 6-axis sensors requiring axis load calculations.

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Features and Benefits

  • 8-Channel Synchronized Sampling
  • Internal Calculation of Axis Load Values for 6-Axis Sensors
  • Active Scaling of Analog Outputs according to Internal Calculations
  • ±5V, ±10V, 4-20mA, and 0-20 mA Outputs
  • 48K Samples/Sec/Channel
  • 24-Bit Internal Resolution
  • Includes Graphing and Logging Software
  • EtherCat and CANbus/CANopen options

Specifications

Specifications


U.S. dimensions and capacities are provided for conversion only. Standard products have International System of Units (SI) capacities and dimensions.

Dimensions

Dimensions


U.S. dimensions and capacities are provided for conversion only. Standard products have International System of Units (SI) capacities and dimensions.

Connector Pin Diagram

BX8-AS Screw Terminal

BX8-AS Screw Terminal Table

Position Terminal Labeling Description
1 n.2 / n.4 Group n Digital In/Out No. 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12 / 14 / 16
2 n.1 / n.3 Group n Digital In/Out No. 1 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 9 / 11 / 13 / 15
3 GNDD Ground, digital In/Out
4 UA/IA Analog output, current or voltage
5 GNDA Ground, Analog output
6 TEDS Transducer Electronic Data according to IEEE 1451.4
7 UE Voltage, Analog input
8 GNDE Ground, Analog input
9 Q1k Quarter bridge completion 1000 Ohm
10 Q350 Quarter bridge completion 350 Ohm
11 Q120 Quarter bridge completion 120 Ohm
12 HB Half  bridge completion
13 -US Negative bridge supply
14 -UF Negative sense line
15 -UD Negative differential input
16 +UD Positive differential input
17 +UF Positive sense line
18 +US Positive bridge supply
19 SH Earth, analog input (shielding)

Input M16 Binder 423

A 6-axis sensor type 6A can be connected to the 16-pin socket of the BX8-AS.

BX8-AS Input M16 Binder 423 Table

Channels 1,2,3,4,5,6, M16
Pin Signal Description Channel
Shield PE Housing -
1 US+ Positive bridge supply 1
2 US- Negative bridge supply 1
3 UD+ Positive bridge output 1
4 UD- Negative bridge output 1
5 US+ Positive bridge supply 2
6 US- Negative bridge supply 2
7 UD+ Positive bridge output 2
8 UD- Negative bridge output 2
9 US+ Positive bridge supply 3
10 US- Negative bridge supply 3
11 UD+ Positive bridge output 3
12 UD- Negative bridge output 3
13 US+ Positive bridge supply 4
14 US- Negative bridge supply 4
15 UD+ Positive bridge output 4
16 UD- Negative bridge output 4
17 US+ Positive bridge supply 5
18 US- Negative bridge supply 5
19 UD+ Positive bridge output 5
20 UD- Negative bridge output 5
21 US+ Positive bridge supply 6
22 US- Negative bridge supply 6
23 UD+ Positive bridge output 6
24 UD- Negative bridge output 6

Connection Strain Gage Quarter Bridge


The active strain gage R3 is connected by 3-wire technology.
The internal completion resistors 120 Ohm (QB = Q120), 300 Ohm (QB = Q350) and 1 kOhm (QB = Q1k) are lead through on the connection “QB”.
The internal half bridge R1, R2 is activated with a wire jumper from HB to -Ud.

Connection Strain Gage Half Bridge


The active strain gages R3 and R4 are connected to +Us, +Ud and -Us.
For very long cable lengths the sense lines +Uf and -Uf can be used.
The internal half bridge R1, R2 is activated with a wire jumper from HB to -Ud.

Connection Strain Gage Full Bridge


The active strain gages R1 to R4 are connected on +Us,, -Us, +Ud, -Ud.
For very long cable lengths the sense lines +Uf and -Uf can be used additionally (6-wire technology).

Connection of PT1000


The temperature sensor PT1000 is connected in three-wire technology to the terminals Q1K, UE and GNDE.A
To measure temperature, the input type “PT1000” must be activated once by software.

Connection of thermocouple type K
The + wire of the temperature sensor type K is connected to the +Ud input of one of the analog input channels 1 to 7, the – wire to -Ud.
To measure the absolute temperature with thermocouple K, a PT1000 reference sensor is required, which must be connected to input channel 8.
It should have the same temperature as the type K sensor connector (cold junction compensation). Relative measurement is also possible with type K; in this case you do not need a reference sensor.

Connection of the active sensors
The single-ended voltage signal of active sensors is applied to Ue and GNDE.
Potentiometric sensors can be supplied via +Us. The energy supply for active sensors can be via galvanic isolated voltage VCCIO and GNDIO.

Connection of the TEDS cables for sensors with Transducer Elec. Data sheet
The 1-wire EEPROM memory module located in the sensor or in the sensor connector is connected with two wires: the ground of the EEPROM to GNDE and the signal cable (corresponding to its 3.3V supply cable) at the TEDS connector.
However, TEDS are supported only from firmware version 1.32 on and hardware version 4.0, which are devices that were purchased from about 11/2016.

Analog Output 25-Pin D-Sub Socket

Analog outputs voltage or current for channels 1 to 8.

Analog output 25-pin D-Sub socket Table

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 Ua1/ Ia1 Analog output channel 1
2 Ua2/ Ia2 Analog output channel 2
3 Ua3/ Ia3 Analog output channel 3
4 Ua4/ Ia4 Analog output channel 4
5 Ua5/ Ia5 Analog output channel 5
6 Ua6/ Ia6 Analog output channel 6
7 Ua7/ Ia7 Analog output channel 7
8 Ua8/ Ia8 Analog output channel 8
9 / Internal usage
10 / Internal usage
11 / Internal usage
12 OutB- 60kHz frequency -6V Out (optional)
13 - Internal usage
14 GNDA Analog GND
15 GNDA Analog GND
16 GNDA Analog GND
17 GNDA Analog GND
18 GNDA Analog GND
19 GNDA Analog GND
20 GNDA Analog GND
21 GNDA Analog GND
22 - Internal usage
Pin Signal Meaning
23 - Internal usage
24 OutB+ 60kHz frequency +6V Out (optional)
25 GNDINT GNDINT
Shield PE Earth (housing)

Digital In- and Outputs 25-Pin D-Sub Plug Connector

Digital in- and outputs 25-pin D-Sub plug connector Table

PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1 VCC 5V voltage supply, digital
2 DGND Digital ground (GND)
3 DGND Digital ground (GND)
4 DGND Digital ground (GND)
5 DGND Digital ground (GND)
6 DIO 2 Group 1, 1.2
7 DIO 4 Group 1, 1.4
8 DIO 6 Group 2, 2.2
9 DIO 8 Group 2, 2.4
10 DIO 10 Group 3, 3.2
11 DIO 12 Group 3, 3.4 QEI 1: Encoder input B
12 DIO 14 Group 4,  4.2 QEI 2: Encoder / rectangle input A
13 DIO 16 Group 4, 4.4 QEI 2: Reset input I
14 DGND Digital ground (GND)
15 DGND Digital ground (GND)
16 DGND Digital ground (GND)
17 DGND Digital ground (GND)
18 DIO 1 Group 1, 1.1
19 DIO 3 Group 1, 1.3
20 DIO 5 Group 2, 2.1
21 DIO 7 Group 2, 2.3
22 DIO 9 Group 3, 3.1
23 DIO 11 Group 3, 3.3 QEI 1: Encoder / square wave input  A
24 DIO 13 Group 4,  4.1 QEI 1: Reset / Index Input I
25 DIO 15 Group 4, 4.3 QEI 2: Encoder input B

EtherCat M12 4-Pin Socket D-Coded

EtherCat M12 4-pin socket D-coded Table

PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1 TD+ Transmit +
2 RD+ Receive +
3 TD- Transmit -
4 RD- Receive -
Shield PE Earth (housing)

CANbus M12 5-Pin Socket / Plug A-Coded

CANbus M12 5-pin socket / plug A-coded

PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1 Shield Shielding
2 V+ Power (UB+)
3 V- GND (0V)
4 CAN_H Dominant High
5 CAN_L Dominant Low
- Housing Shield

UART Port 9-Pin D-Sub Socket

The UART Port may be used for connection of Raspberry PI (3.3V high level) The UART Port is not available for variants “EC” with EtherCat.

UART Port 9-pin D-Sub socket Table

PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1 UB- Ground supply voltage
2 RX Receive data of BX8, 3.3Volt level
3 TX Transmit data of BX8, 3.3 Volt level
4 / Internal usage
5 UB- Ground supply voltage
6 UB+ Supply voltage
7 / Internal
8 UB+ Supply voltage
9 OFF BX8 Disable
- Housing Shield

Voltage Supply M8, 4-Pin

Voltage supply M8, 4-pin Table

PIN NAME COLOR DESCRIPTION
1 UB+ brown Positive supply voltage 10-27V, brown
2 PE white Earth (housing) PE, white
3 0V blue Negative supply voltage (GND), blue
4 PE black Earth (housing) PE, black

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Additional Information

Dimensions 7.10 × 8.87 × 3.50 in

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Features and Benefits

  • 8-Channel Synchronized Sampling
  • Internal Calculation of Axis Load Values for 6-Axis Sensors
  • Active Scaling of Analog Outputs according to Internal Calculations
  • ±5V, ±10V, 4-20mA, and 0-20 mA Outputs
  • 48K Samples/Sec/Channel
  • 24-Bit Internal Resolution
  • Includes Graphing and Logging Software
  • EtherCat and CANbus/CANopen options

Specifications

Specifications


U.S. dimensions and capacities are provided for conversion only. Standard products have International System of Units (SI) capacities and dimensions.

Dimensions

Dimensions


U.S. dimensions and capacities are provided for conversion only. Standard products have International System of Units (SI) capacities and dimensions.

Connector Pin Diagram

BX8-AS Screw Terminal

BX8-AS Screw Terminal Table

Position Terminal Labeling Description
1 n.2 / n.4 Group n Digital In/Out No. 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12 / 14 / 16
2 n.1 / n.3 Group n Digital In/Out No. 1 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 9 / 11 / 13 / 15
3 GNDD Ground, digital In/Out
4 UA/IA Analog output, current or voltage
5 GNDA Ground, Analog output
6 TEDS Transducer Electronic Data according to IEEE 1451.4
7 UE Voltage, Analog input
8 GNDE Ground, Analog input
9 Q1k Quarter bridge completion 1000 Ohm
10 Q350 Quarter bridge completion 350 Ohm
11 Q120 Quarter bridge completion 120 Ohm
12 HB Half  bridge completion
13 -US Negative bridge supply
14 -UF Negative sense line
15 -UD Negative differential input
16 +UD Positive differential input
17 +UF Positive sense line
18 +US Positive bridge supply
19 SH Earth, analog input (shielding)

Input M16 Binder 423

A 6-axis sensor type 6A can be connected to the 16-pin socket of the BX8-AS.

BX8-AS Input M16 Binder 423 Table

Channels 1,2,3,4,5,6, M16
Pin Signal Description Channel
Shield PE Housing -
1 US+ Positive bridge supply 1
2 US- Negative bridge supply 1
3 UD+ Positive bridge output 1
4 UD- Negative bridge output 1
5 US+ Positive bridge supply 2
6 US- Negative bridge supply 2
7 UD+ Positive bridge output 2
8 UD- Negative bridge output 2
9 US+ Positive bridge supply 3
10 US- Negative bridge supply 3
11 UD+ Positive bridge output 3
12 UD- Negative bridge output 3
13 US+ Positive bridge supply 4
14 US- Negative bridge supply 4
15 UD+ Positive bridge output 4
16 UD- Negative bridge output 4
17 US+ Positive bridge supply 5
18 US- Negative bridge supply 5
19 UD+ Positive bridge output 5
20 UD- Negative bridge output 5
21 US+ Positive bridge supply 6
22 US- Negative bridge supply 6
23 UD+ Positive bridge output 6
24 UD- Negative bridge output 6

Connection Strain Gage Quarter Bridge


The active strain gage R3 is connected by 3-wire technology.
The internal completion resistors 120 Ohm (QB = Q120), 300 Ohm (QB = Q350) and 1 kOhm (QB = Q1k) are lead through on the connection “QB”.
The internal half bridge R1, R2 is activated with a wire jumper from HB to -Ud.

Connection Strain Gage Half Bridge


The active strain gages R3 and R4 are connected to +Us, +Ud and -Us.
For very long cable lengths the sense lines +Uf and -Uf can be used.
The internal half bridge R1, R2 is activated with a wire jumper from HB to -Ud.

Connection Strain Gage Full Bridge


The active strain gages R1 to R4 are connected on +Us,, -Us, +Ud, -Ud.
For very long cable lengths the sense lines +Uf and -Uf can be used additionally (6-wire technology).

Connection of PT1000


The temperature sensor PT1000 is connected in three-wire technology to the terminals Q1K, UE and GNDE.A
To measure temperature, the input type “PT1000” must be activated once by software.

Connection of thermocouple type K
The + wire of the temperature sensor type K is connected to the +Ud input of one of the analog input channels 1 to 7, the – wire to -Ud.
To measure the absolute temperature with thermocouple K, a PT1000 reference sensor is required, which must be connected to input channel 8.
It should have the same temperature as the type K sensor connector (cold junction compensation). Relative measurement is also possible with type K; in this case you do not need a reference sensor.

Connection of the active sensors
The single-ended voltage signal of active sensors is applied to Ue and GNDE.
Potentiometric sensors can be supplied via +Us. The energy supply for active sensors can be via galvanic isolated voltage VCCIO and GNDIO.

Connection of the TEDS cables for sensors with Transducer Elec. Data sheet
The 1-wire EEPROM memory module located in the sensor or in the sensor connector is connected with two wires: the ground of the EEPROM to GNDE and the signal cable (corresponding to its 3.3V supply cable) at the TEDS connector.
However, TEDS are supported only from firmware version 1.32 on and hardware version 4.0, which are devices that were purchased from about 11/2016.

Analog Output 25-Pin D-Sub Socket

Analog outputs voltage or current for channels 1 to 8.

Analog output 25-pin D-Sub socket Table

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 Ua1/ Ia1 Analog output channel 1
2 Ua2/ Ia2 Analog output channel 2
3 Ua3/ Ia3 Analog output channel 3
4 Ua4/ Ia4 Analog output channel 4
5 Ua5/ Ia5 Analog output channel 5
6 Ua6/ Ia6 Analog output channel 6
7 Ua7/ Ia7 Analog output channel 7
8 Ua8/ Ia8 Analog output channel 8
9 / Internal usage
10 / Internal usage
11 / Internal usage
12 OutB- 60kHz frequency -6V Out (optional)
13 - Internal usage
14 GNDA Analog GND
15 GNDA Analog GND
16 GNDA Analog GND
17 GNDA Analog GND
18 GNDA Analog GND
19 GNDA Analog GND
20 GNDA Analog GND
21 GNDA Analog GND
22 - Internal usage
Pin Signal Meaning
23 - Internal usage
24 OutB+ 60kHz frequency +6V Out (optional)
25 GNDINT GNDINT
Shield PE Earth (housing)

Digital In- and Outputs 25-Pin D-Sub Plug Connector

Digital in- and outputs 25-pin D-Sub plug connector Table

PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1 VCC 5V voltage supply, digital
2 DGND Digital ground (GND)
3 DGND Digital ground (GND)
4 DGND Digital ground (GND)
5 DGND Digital ground (GND)
6 DIO 2 Group 1, 1.2
7 DIO 4 Group 1, 1.4
8 DIO 6 Group 2, 2.2
9 DIO 8 Group 2, 2.4
10 DIO 10 Group 3, 3.2
11 DIO 12 Group 3, 3.4 QEI 1: Encoder input B
12 DIO 14 Group 4,  4.2 QEI 2: Encoder / rectangle input A
13 DIO 16 Group 4, 4.4 QEI 2: Reset input I
14 DGND Digital ground (GND)
15 DGND Digital ground (GND)
16 DGND Digital ground (GND)
17 DGND Digital ground (GND)
18 DIO 1 Group 1, 1.1
19 DIO 3 Group 1, 1.3
20 DIO 5 Group 2, 2.1
21 DIO 7 Group 2, 2.3
22 DIO 9 Group 3, 3.1
23 DIO 11 Group 3, 3.3 QEI 1: Encoder / square wave input  A
24 DIO 13 Group 4,  4.1 QEI 1: Reset / Index Input I
25 DIO 15 Group 4, 4.3 QEI 2: Encoder input B

EtherCat M12 4-Pin Socket D-Coded

EtherCat M12 4-pin socket D-coded Table

PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1 TD+ Transmit +
2 RD+ Receive +
3 TD- Transmit -
4 RD- Receive -
Shield PE Earth (housing)

CANbus M12 5-Pin Socket / Plug A-Coded

CANbus M12 5-pin socket / plug A-coded

PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1 Shield Shielding
2 V+ Power (UB+)
3 V- GND (0V)
4 CAN_H Dominant High
5 CAN_L Dominant Low
- Housing Shield

UART Port 9-Pin D-Sub Socket

The UART Port may be used for connection of Raspberry PI (3.3V high level) The UART Port is not available for variants “EC” with EtherCat.

UART Port 9-pin D-Sub socket Table

PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1 UB- Ground supply voltage
2 RX Receive data of BX8, 3.3Volt level
3 TX Transmit data of BX8, 3.3 Volt level
4 / Internal usage
5 UB- Ground supply voltage
6 UB+ Supply voltage
7 / Internal
8 UB+ Supply voltage
9 OFF BX8 Disable
- Housing Shield

Voltage Supply M8, 4-Pin

Voltage supply M8, 4-pin Table

PIN NAME COLOR DESCRIPTION
1 UB+ brown Positive supply voltage 10-27V, brown
2 PE white Earth (housing) PE, white
3 0V blue Negative supply voltage (GND), blue
4 PE black Earth (housing) PE, black

For more information visit Electrical Wiring Diagrams

Additional Information

Dimensions 7.10 × 8.87 × 3.50 in

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Short Description Sku Price
Model BX8 8-Channel Data Acquisition System, Industrial Enclosure, 24-pin M-type Connector BX8-AS $ 6430
Model BX8 8-Channel Data Acquisition System, Industrial Enclosure, CANopen Option, 24-pin M-type Connector BX8-AS-CAN $ 7280
Model BX8 8-Channel Data Acquisition System, Industrial Enclosure, Ethercat Option, 24-pin M-type Connector BX8-AS-EC $ 7160

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