HBM’s PMX modular amplifier system delivers precision and flexibility for test benches, production

The PMX modular amplifier system by HBM

Durham Instruments offers a broad selection of solutions by HBM Test and Measurement, including innovative data-acquisition and control systems. The PMX modular amplifier system is a unique device designed for test benches and production, and it provides accurate, dependable, and flexible measurement results every time. The HBM team recommends this modular amplifier system for processing high data volumes in multi-channel applications and then issuing the acquired data via industrial Ethernet interfaces.

Precise, modular, simple to use

The PMX modular amplifier system comes with a user-friendly online interface through the TCP/IP interface for diagnosis and setup. The user can directly implement smaller automation applications via the internal SoftPLC, as per the IEC-61131 standard. Other major features of the PMX:

• Accuracy class of 0.05, with an integrated calibration certificate
• Compatibility with Industry 4.0, regarding applications like remote diagnosis and web integration
• Free download of ePlan macro files
• Many plug-in cards for data acquisition and interface connection available
• Profinet, EtherCAT, and Ethernet IP interfaces, as well as TCP/IP
• Software drivers for API, LabVIEW, and DIAdem
• Two-to-16 channels per module, individually extendable

There are three categories of advantages of using the PMX amplifier system: the unit is precise, modular, and simple to use. As for precision, users can trace all measurement data via the calibration protocol saved directly in the device. The PMX has continuous digital signal conditioning for force, pressure, displacement, and temperature transducers, plus torque sensors, angle of rotation, encoder, and standard signals; it also provides a high bandwidth and sample rate for Ethernet interfaces.

Customers can equip these devices individually to work with required measured variables and interfaces, and using several modules offers automatic synchronization and simple connection per cable. Operation is easy with startup and diagnosis via a web interface, optionally integrated SoftPLC, computed channels for processing and analyzing signals that are simple to parameterize, and support of automatic sensor detection via TEDS.

This versatile system is compatible with many applications. Durham Instruments deems the PMX suitable for use in such industries as aerospace, food processing, forestry, the military, mining, power generation, and transportation.

To learn more, contact Durham Instruments.

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