LAN-XI - The next generation of data acquisition systems

Abstract

Designing a general purpose high-quality sound and vibration data acquisition system is not a trivial matter. A number of divergent requirements must be fulfilled and experience and innovation play an important role in achieving this challenging objective. With the introduction of the LAN-XI concept, a hitherto unseen combination of requirements can be fulfilled in the same data acquisition system thereby significantly increasing the versatility of the system and at the same time reducing the amount of measurement equipment and accessories needed. This paper will highlight some of the technologies used in LAN-XI including Precision Time Protocol (PTP), Power over Ethernet (PoE), Dyn-X, REq-X and TEDS. ©2010 Society for Experimental Mechanics Inc.