Mini Datalogger stores over 2,000,000 measurement parameters.
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Measuring 52 mm long, thumb-sized MSR 145 can capture and save range of different physical measurements simultaneously. Unit includes temperature sensor, humidity sensor with integrated thermometer, pressure sensor with integrated thermometer, and 3-axis acceleration and position sensor. Integrated clock permits data from multiple MSR 145 units to be merged synchronously into single data record, while USB interface enables measurement evaluations to be presented on PC in graphic form.
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Miniscule MSR 145: Multifunction Small Format Measuring Instrument
HENGGART, Spring 2008 - Following on from the success of its MSR 12 hand-held measuring instrument, technology company MSR Electronics GmbH, Henggart, introduces a further miniaturised datalogger, the MSR 145. The thumb-sized MSR 145 can store over 2,000,000 measurement parameters and is capable of capturing and saving a range of different physical measurements simultaneously.
The MSR 145 (MSR = Modular Signal Recorder) combines all the necessary sensors for measuring and recording the most important physical quantities in the smallest possible space. It has a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor with integrated thermometer, a pressure sensor with integrated thermometer and a 3 axis acceleration and position sensor (X, Y and Z axes). The measurement parameters can be transferred to a PC both during the measurement process and later. Three further ports are available for optional use, two of which can be used as analogue inputs and one as a digital trigger input (e.g. for external sensors). Whether as a supplement to the MSR-12 or as a stand-alone miniaturised datalogger, the new MSR 145 impresses with its robust design and versatile fields of application.
User-friendly high-tech unit
The MSR 145 opens up unimagined possibilities in the field of measurement technology and combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly operation. Wendelin Egli, CEO and chief developer at MSR Electronics GmbH comments: "The MSR 145 is a groundbreaking multifunctional datalogger that can be used in a multitude of applications. We develop and manufacture all equipment ourselves at our facility in Henggart and we inspect each individual unit before it is despatched. In this way we can ensure that our measurement instruments are of the very highest quality." The high quality of manufacturing guarantees the reliability, robustness and long service life of all MSR products.
The handy unit is only 52mm long and weighs just 16g. The measurement and storage characteristics of the MSR 145 can be adjusted to suit the customer's requirements using the MSR PC program. Thanks to the integrated clock (RTC) the data from any number of MSR 145s can be merged synchronously into a single data record. The integrated USB interface allows all measurement evaluations to be simply presented on the PC with data presented in graphic form. Future software releases will be downloaded to the unit via the Internet as firmware.
A wide range of applications
The unit's multifunctionality makes the MSR 145 highly suitable for the most diverse applications in commerce and science, for example the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, in the transport and aviation sectors, in research and development, high performance sports, engineering, the textile industry and in environmental technology. Furthermore, the sealed water-tight version, with its electronics module cast in silicon, has potential applications in medicine and in the food sector.
The MSR 12 system
Individual requirements need custom solutions and the MSR 12 has therefore been designed as a modular system. By specifically configuring the required functions of the modular signal recorder users can create a measurement device that is matched exactly to their needs and requirements. Depending upon its configuration the MSR 12 is capable of recording and saving up to 100 physical measurements at different measurement rates simultaneously.
In addition to the real time clock the standard specification of the basic unit includes a 3-axis acceleration sensor, air pressure and ambient temperature modules. Almost any desired number of external expansion modules can be added to the basic unit which allows it to be adapted flexibly in accordance with requirements. In many surveillance, research and development situations, whether in the field or in the laboratory, it is necessary to record a range of measurement parameters simultaneously, precisely and efficiently. The MSR 12 can easily provide a custom solution to such requirements.
Example uses for the MSR 145 and MSR 12
Transport sector: Monitoring of freight, crash black box
Aviation: Pilot monitoring, aircraft and flight configuration/attitude monitoring
Environment: Air, soil and climate measurements
Engineering: Monitoring of process flow
Medical technology: Pre and telediagnosis
Pharmaceutical industry: Long-term recordings, drug testing
Textile industry: Quality measurements
Research/development: Monitoring of prototypes, quality measurements
Performance sports: Telemonitoring, personnel and material tests
Food: Humidity, Temperature monitoring
Buildings/Refrigerators: Monitoring of humidors, refrigerators, buildings, museums
Further information:
MSR Electronics GmbH
Jurg Mausch
Tel. +41 52 316 25 48
j.mausch@msr.ch
www.msr.ch/en
