From array signal to usable data

Pressure Mapping Data Acquisition

The reader or controller must match the selected sensor matrix, required scan rate, communication method and operating workflow.

Data acquisition reader connected to a thin-film pressure sensor array and analysis display

A pressure mapping reader converts signals from a compatible sensor matrix into data the analysis software can use. Reader selection depends on the matrix load, required scan rate, event duration, connection method and test workflow. Wireless, high-speed, multi-channel and production paths are configuration options, not universal capabilities, and compatibility is confirmed before quotation.


Reader selection

Four inputs shape the acquisition path

MatrixSensor format and sensing points
Scan rateTime resolution for the event
ConnectionUSB, wireless or industrial interface
WorkflowBench, mobile, synchronized or line-side
Compatibility checklist

Confirm the reader around the array and event

  • Sensor matrix: format, sensing points and electrical compatibility
  • Acquisition rate: required time resolution for the defined event
  • Recording duration: capture length and data volume
  • Connection: USB, wireless, network or project-specific controller path
  • Test layout: cable access, reader position and radio environment
  • Synchronization: single or coordinated measurement positions
  • Software workflow: visualization, recording and output compatibility
Functional acquisition options

Match communication and speed to the test

Each published value below belongs to the stated representative configuration.

Stable bench acquisition

Standard USB Data Acquisition Reader

A direct wired path for controlled engineering and laboratory setups.

Representative published configuration

100 Hz scan rate, USB 2.0 communication, 8-bit / 12-bit conversion and 142 × 65 × 32 mm reader size.

Available options

Matched matrices, sensor formats and analysis output arrangements.

Confirm for your application

Sensor compatibility, matrix capacity, scan rate, cable routing, recording duration and computer connection.

Portable measurement

Portable Wireless Data Acquisition Reader

A wireless path for cable-restricted, mobile or short-term test layouts.

Representative published configuration

100 Hz scan rate, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, 8-bit / 12-bit conversion, 147 × 72 × 48 mm size, up to 8 hours operation and up to 100 m open-area range.

Wireless distance and operating time depend on the site environment, network conditions, battery condition and selected configuration.

Available options

Sensor formats and single- or multi-unit arrangements.

Confirm for your application

Radio environment, actual distance, operating duration, matrix, scan rate and test layout.

Dynamic event capture

High-Speed Data Acquisition Reader

A wired path for short-duration pressure events requiring higher time resolution.

Representative published configuration

3,000–10,000 Hz scan-rate range, USB 2.0 communication, 8-bit / 12-bit conversion and 147 × 72 × 48 mm size.

Available acquisition rate depends on the connected sensor matrix, channel configuration, recording duration and test setup.

Available options

Compatible sensor matrices and event-focused recording arrangements.

Confirm for your application

Matrix compatibility, target scan rate, trigger, duration, synchronization, range and output.

Coordinated measurement

Multi-Channel Data Acquisition System

A coordinated path for multiple sensor areas or measurement positions within one test.

Representative published configuration

Multi-unit acquisition is available for selected compatible readers and sensor matrices.

Available options

Channel count, physical layout, wired or wireless arrangement and combined analysis.

Confirm for your application

Synchronization, total matrix load, scan rate, connection topology, recording duration and output alignment.

Automated workflow

PLC Integration Controller

A controller path for pressure distribution checks in production fixtures and line-side processes.

Representative published configuration

One representative configuration supports a 48 × 48 matrix with 2,304 sensing points, 100 Hz acquisition, Profinet, 8-bit / 12-bit conversion and DC 12–24 V, 1 A power.

Available options

Sensor format, threshold workflow, data handling and reporting arrangement.

Confirm for your application

Control architecture, data exchange, cycle time, sensor compatibility, alarms, calibration and enclosure conditions.

Available specifications depend on the selected sensor, data acquisition hardware and software configuration. Final parameters will be confirmed for the application before quotation.

Configuration workflow

Start with the event, then size the reader

1

Define the interface

Geometry, area, range and sensor layout.

2

Define the event

Static, cyclic, moving or transient behavior.

3

Set acquisition needs

Matrix, scan rate, communication and duration.

4

Confirm the system

Match sensor, reader and software before quotation.

Thin-film pressure sensor arrays in multiple sensing-area and tail configurations
Sensor matrix and connection define the reader input.
Multi-channel data acquisition readers connected to compatible sensor arrays
Routing and test layout shape wired or wireless selection.
Pressure mapping analysis software showing distribution and review outputs
Output requirements are confirmed with scan rate and recording needs.

The illustrations show the measurement workflow, not universal reader compatibility or a fixed hardware model.

Sampling and conversion

Scan rate and A/D resolution answer different questions

Scan rate describes how often the configured matrix is acquired. A/D conversion describes the digital level resolution of the reader. Neither value alone defines system accuracy or suitability.

  • Scan rateMatched to event timing
  • A/D conversionReader configuration
  • Matrix loadMatched sensor format
  • Final selectionConfirmed for the application
Related applications

Connect acquisition choices to the test environment

FAQ

Data acquisition questions

What determines the required scan rate?

The event duration, rate of change, required time resolution, sensor matrix and recording objective determine the acquisition target.

Is wireless acquisition suitable for every test?

No. Radio environment, distance, operating duration, scan rate and sensor compatibility must be reviewed for the actual setup.

Can acquisition connect to a production system?

A production integration controller is available as a configuration path, subject to interface, workflow and sensor compatibility confirmation.

Match the reader to your sensor and event

Share the sensor area, event duration, target scan rate, communication and test layout.

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