Single-Board Measurement & Control
 

	Standalone, single-board data acquisition, recording, and control via serial port
	Versatile operation using high-level commands
	Reliable hardware and software

The board-level Huron is shown above. The IC version shrinks this board-level subsystem into an IC while retaining most of its functions. 

Applications

energy monitoring, measurement, and control systems

	aerospace engine test stand instrumentation, telemetry, and recording
	alternative energy system control
	building infrastructure controller
	energy metering of unit residences
	machine and electromechanical system control

Features

	a single-board data acquisition, processing, and control system
	designed for embedded, stand-alone or remote applications
	unique features for applications requiring:

	networking capability
	telemetering of data
	on-board data recording for failure analysis or transient datalogging

requires little to no additional interface electronics to support:

	bridge-based sensors
	J- or K-type thermocouple
	magnetic-vane or contact-closure flow sensors
	RTDs and thermistors

	directly drives PCM servomotors
	relay channel
	two programmable pulse generators
	digital I/O
	cost-effective
	medium performance (200 Hz sample rate total for 25 channels)
	+5V power (with on-board converter), or +5V & ±12V
	accessories include:

	dual pulse amplifier: PG2
	battery-operated +5V & ±12V converter: PS1
	accelerometer and ambient pressure sensor board

The Huron is well-suited to customization for specific applications.

The Huron: a user-friendly instrumentation system!

History and Future

The Huron measurement and control system was originally designed as a low-cost DAS/C for rocket engine test-firing stands. It uses a low-cost, but fading, discrete 6502 microprocessor to implement the microcontroller. Through clever software, the unit has an extensive functional capability; it not only acquires and outputs data, but processes it for a variety of sensors and actuators in units you choose. It also has built-in data recording and telemetry via RS-232 or RS-422. Channel scan rates, PGA gains, data processes, sensor types, units, the clock, and even downloadable programming are entered via a set of commands.

In development is an IC version of the Huron based on a flash-programmed microcontroller. The existing firmware will port to it with little modification, and extra features will be added to use the capabilities of the microcontroller.

For more information about how to acquire Huron technology, contact Innovatia.