MTM-DAQ-2: 16-Channel Analog DAQ Module

The MTM-DAQ-2 module, part of Acroname's Manufacturing Test Module (MTM) instrumentation series, is a modular, software-controlled analog data acquisition (DAQ) module, designed for precision measurements of analog voltages in manufacturing or R&D test.

The MTM-DAQ-2 has 14 channels of differential bi-polar analog inputs with individually adjustable ranges between ±640mV and ±10.24 and 16-bit ADC resolution. Two additional differential inputs have individually adjustable ranges between ±64mV and ±10.24V. Two 12-bit analog DAC outputs are also made available with selectable ranges of 0-2.048V, 0-4.096V or ±10.24V.

Precision voltage measurements can be made through the powerful and cross-platform BrainStem API.

The MTM-DAQ-2 is optimized specifically for precision analog measurement of voltages for sensor and current-sense (through shunt resistors) applications in high-throughput manufacturing test environments.

The latest BrainStem development API is always available in the Download Center. The latest firwmare can be applied using the Updater utility. Check out the BrainStem Firmware Management reference entry or video for instructions on how to update your device. 

MANUFACTURING TEST MODULE (MTM)

The MTM-DAQ-2 is part of Acroname's Manufacturing Test Module (MTM) system. Each module in the MTM series is ruggedized and designed to survive the rigors of CM or OEM manufacturing environments around the world. Pin interfaces are protected against reverse polarity, over voltage and short circuit conditions. MTM modules designed to operate from 0˚C to 70˚C ambient, with no external cooling or fans. As a BrainStem, the MTM-DAQ-2 module can be connected directly to a host PC via USB, or participate in a BrainStem I2C network of multiple MTM modules. The MTM series is designed to allow your production lines to scale as simply as plugging in additional modules. Every MTM module uses a robust and inexpensive PCIe connector, though they are not PCI devices. This connector can be placed on an inexpensive PCB with test probes (aka: pogo pins) to interface to a device-under-test.

Every MTM module utilizes the BrainStem API host-based applications in C++ and Python. All BrainStems can also operate without a host PC by running embedded, user-defined programs based on the BrainStem reflex language. The BrainStem reflex API closely emulates the C++ API. Each module also features a self-discovery and notification system, allowing embedded and host based applications to determine the module's capabilities and programmatically control and direct communication between modules on the BrainStem network.