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Spider-80X Specifications (v2.00)

February 15, 2013


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Contents

Hardware Specifications ............................................................................................................ 3Hardware ................................................................................................................................................................... 3Performance .............................................................................................................................................................. 3Typical System Configurations ................................................................................................................................... 4

Input Channel Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 4Output / Tachometer Channel Specifications (S80X-P09) ......................................................................................... 5High Speed Data Port interfacing to Spider-NAS ....................................................................................................... 5System Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 5Network Protocols and IEEE 1588 Time Synchronization .......................................................................................... 5Power Specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 6Environmental and General Specifications ................................................................................................................ 6

EDM DSA Mode Software Specifications ................................................................................. 7Black Box Mode: Run without PC .......................................................................................................................... 7

Basic Dynamic Signal Analysis Specifications (DSA-10) .............................................................................................. 8Long Time Waveform Recording (DSA-20) ................................................................................................................ 9Automated Schedule and Limiting Test (DSA-24) ...................................................................................................... 9

Shock Response Synthesis Analysis (DSA-27) .......................................................................................................... 10Transducer Calibration (DSA-36) ............................................................................................................................. 10iPad Control for DSA Mode (DSA-37) ....................................................................................................................... 10Spider Instrument Calibration Software (SPIDER-CAL) ............................................................................................ 10PC Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................... 108-Slot Enclosure (S80X-A35) .................................................................................................................................... 11

Ordering Information ................................................................................................................ 12Warranty and Support ............................................................................................................................................. 12Part Number Description ......................................................................................................................................... 12

Change Log ............................................................................................................................... 12


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Hardware SpecificationsSpider is a highly modular, truly distributed, scalable dynamic measurement system introduced by Crystal Instruments.

It is ideal for a wide range of industries including machine condition monitoring, automotive, aviation, aerospace,

electronics and military. The Spider-80X excels in industries that demands easy, quick and accurate data recording,

and real-time signal processing.

Hardware

The Spider hardware is state of the art, with best in class performance, and flexible enough to meet all your needs. The

Spider-80X module with BNC connectors is a small package designed for dynamic signal measurement and remote

monitoring.

Multiple Spider modules can be combined to form a single high channel system. The Spider system can be arranged

with various Spider modules and network switches to form different configurations. With multiple Spider-80X units, a

Spider system can have up to 64 input channels, all sampled simultaneously. Even higher channel systems are possible.

Multiple Spider modules are accurately synchronized through the IEEE 1588v2 protocol, making sure all measurement

channels are on the same time base. Accurate time synchronization results in excellent phase match in the frequency

domain between all channels, either on the same Spider module or across different modules. Channel phase match,

even between separate Spider modules, is within 1.0 degree at 20 kHz which is suitable for high quality structural andacoustics applications requiring cross channel measurement.

Spider-80X modules have voltage, IEPE, and optional charge inputs, which are ideal for shock, vibration, acoustic, or

general purpose voltage measurements. Each Spider-80X module is equipped with 8 input channels and can accurately

measure and record both dynamic and static signals. The mass flash memory can record 8 channels of streaming signals

simultaneously up to 102.4 kHz while simultaneously computing real-time time and frequency based functions. Two

output channels provide various signal output waveforms that are synchronized with the input sampling rate.

The Spider-80X modules can be controlled by a host PC or run in Black Box mode where a preprogrammed schedule is

uploaded to the unit and started manually or based on event triggers. The ability to use any module in Black Box mode

or in a distributed network system means that the user can place modules close to the measurement object, minimizing

cable length and decreasing setup time.

The Black Box mode allows one Spider module to run without a PC. After the Black Box engine is installed, the project

file can be executed with a predefined schedule. Data can be saved periodically or based on events. In Black Box mode,

the Spider can be activated and controlled by the Run/Stop buttons on the front panel or using an iPad that is

connected wirelessly. Run schedule can be defined by the user and interact with Event-Action Rules.

Performance

The Spider performance is the best in class with the highest dynamic range of any similar product. With patented

technology, Spider-80X achieves 130 dB input dynamic range (defined in the time domain). Each measurement channel

can detect signals as small as 6 V and as large as 20 V. Proprietary hardware technology delivers more than 130 dB

dynamic range. The extremely high dynamic range eliminates the need for multiple front-end gain settings.

A high-speed floating point DSP manages the data input/output and real-time processing. Spider-80X is also configured

with RAM and onboard flash memory for mass data storage. Special thermal and low power design eliminates the need

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Typical System Configurations

The Spider hardware platform supports two different software working modes: Black Box and PC Tethered mode.

When Spider runs in Black Box mode, the preset projects can be executed based on a user-defined schedule. In PC

Tethered mode, the PC is used as a control terminal to access the Spider through an Ethernet network. The Spider can

be switched between the two modes. The PC Tethered mode is ideal for applications such as structural testing in a

laboratory environment. While Black Box mode is ideal for remote monitoring.

The figure below illustrates some of the different configurations that are possible with the Spider system.

Configuration 1: PC Tethered with One Spider ModuleOne Spider module can be directly connected to a PC or to a LAN network through Ethernet. No switch is needed. The

PC is used as a control and monitoring terminal via the EDM software.

Configuration 2: PC Tethered with Multiple Spider ModulesMultiple Spider modules can be connected to make a high channel count system. Multiple switches, such as the Spider-

HUB, can be used in cascade to extend the number of modules. The PC is used as a control and monitoring terminal via

the EDM software.

Configuration 3: Black Box mode with One Spider ModuleThis is the same as Configuration 1 except that the PC is not required during run time. A PC is required to install theSpider Black Box engine to the Spider module so it can run without a PC. The PC is only used to configure the Spider and

download data files.

Input Channel Specifications

Input Channels per Module: 4 8

Max Input Channels per System: 64

Connector Type: BNC

TEDS: IEEE 1451.4 compliant

Coupling: AC, DC, IEPE (ICP), and optional Charge (S80X-P44)

IEPE DC offset Volt and Current:4.7 mA at 21 VInput Type: Differential or Single-Ended

Input Range: 20 Vpk

Input Impedance: 1 M

Input Protection Voltage: 80 Vpk

AC Coupling: analog high-pass filter at 0.3 Hz @ (-3 dB) and 0.7 Hz @ (-0.1 dB)

A/D Resolutions: 2 x 24-bit (per input channel)

Anti-Aliasing Filter: analog anti-aliasing filters

Digital Filter: digital high-pass and low-pass filters (user programmable)

Dynamic Range: 130 dB

Sampling Rate: 0.48 Hz to 102.4 kHz, with 54 stages

Maximum Bandwidth: 46.08 kHz

Total THD + Noise: -100 dB (DC to 1 kHz)Amplitude Channel Match: 0.1 dB

Channel Phase Match: < 1.0 degree up to 20 kHz


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Crosstalk: less than -100 dB

Frequency Accuracy: 0.00025%

Common Mode Range: 10 Vpk

Common Mode Rejection: > 90 dB

AmplitudeAccuracy: 0.5%

Output / Tachometer Channel Specifications (S80X-P09)

Channels: 1 or 2 output channels

Configuration: Output or Tachometer

Connector Type: BNC

D/A Resolution:24 bits

Max Output Frequency: 46 kHz

Dynamic Range: 100 dB

Output Impedance: 50

Maximum Output Current: 25 mA

Sine Amplitude Accuracy: 1% (0.34 dB) for 0.1 to 5 Vpk, at 1 kHz

Anti-Imaging Filtering: 160 dB/oct digital plus analog filters

Digital Filter: high-pass and low-pass digital filters

Source Waveforms: sine, triangle, square, white noise, DC, chirp, swept sine, arbitrary waveform

Arbitrary Waveform Size Limit: 16,000 points typical. Special configuration allows up to 128,000 points.

Output Range: 10 Volts

High Speed Data Port interfacing to Spider-NAS

Connector Type: 5-pin LEMO

Maximum distance of cable:2 meters

Data Transfer Speed: Higher than 819.2 ksample/second

System Specifications

Total Memory:4 GB flash memory used for system and data storageTotal RAM: 32 MB

Ethernet: 100Base-T, RJ45 female connector

Serial Port: RS-485

Internal Clock:maintains date and time

LED Indicators

RUN/STOP Status Indicator: run light green, stop lightless

Flash Capacity Status Indicator: less than 60% green, between 60% and 90% yellow, between 90% and 100%,

red.

Power Indicator: power on/off

LAN Indicator: communication active/inactive

Digital I/O: Used for interfacing to other devices for commands or interlock. With DB25 PIN connector, including

16-I/O (each group includes 8-IO) +3.3 VGND, interface: TTL Level.

Network Protocols and IEEE 1588 Time Synchronization

Multiple Spider modules are synchronized through the IEEE 1588v2 protocol. The synchronization accuracy is

better than 100 ns when a specified network switch is used. The data acquired by all the measurement channels

will be on the same time base. Phase match between channels across different Spider modules is within 1.0

degree at 20 kHz.

IPv4 Protocol Stack: ICMP, IP, UDP, TCP, IGMP

IPv4 Based Applications: DHCP Client

IEEE 1588v2 Protocol: PTP ordinary clock, both E2E and P2P synchronization supported, hardware level

timestamp for PTP event messages

Time Synchronization Accuracy Between Modules: 100 ns or better (multiple Spider-80xs connected by switch)


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Power Specifications

Power Supply:100 240 VAC(47 440 Hz), 15 VDC(10%)

Power Consumption: 10 Watts

Environmental and General Specifications

Enclosure: rugged sealed metal box, electrical safety compliant, and internal EMI shieldingSize: 240 x 35 x 310 mm (w x h x l)

Weight: 2 kg

Safety Standard: electromagnetic compatibility and sensitivity: EN 61326:1997+A1:1998+A2:2001, EN61000-3-2:

2000, EN61000-3-3: 1995+A1:2001

Operational Temperature:-10 C to +55 C

Storage Temperature:-20 C to +70 C

Shock:50 gs, 315 in/sec, tested at 6 sides, non-operational test

Vibration:5 500 Hz, 0.3 grms, tested at 3 sides, operational test

Vibration:5 500 Hz, 2.42 grms, tested at 3 sides, non-operational test


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EDM DSA Mode Software Specifications

The Engineering Data Management, EDM, Software is the interface between the Spider-80X and other data analysis

applications. This simple to use, Windows native software manages the communication between the PC and the Spider,

displays the data in any format required, and exports data in many popular formats including ASAM-ODS, UFF, BUFF,

and user-defined ASCII. EDM lets you browse through data and quickly find the record you are looking for based on file

attributes, keywords, or a thumbnail display of the data. Time traces can be played back or post-processed. The cursors

and zoom features let you measure signal properties. A template-based report system allows you to customize the

form and content of reports.

Test ManagementTests are managed through a MySQL or MS SQL Server database. Signal files, test setup, and UUT (machine)

information are stored in the database. User can search the previous tests using keywords, time, or date

information.

Spider Hardware System ManagementA Spider system consists of one or more Spider modules. The user constructs the system by combining Spider

modules on the same LAN. The software validates and displays hardware attributes of each Spider module.

User Management and Access Code ControlAdministrator can edit access privileges of other users. Each Spider has its own access control code to prevent

unauthorized access.

Black Box Mode: Run without PC

The Spider-80X can operate in Black Box modewhich allows it to acquire data without a PC. In this mode, a PC is used only

to configure the system before and then download data after the test is complete. During the test, the controller can be

operated according to a preset schedule or from a variety of external devices, such a Wi-Fi enabled PDA or iPad. For

hardware with version 7.3 and higher, up to 8 tests can be uploaded and stored on each device.

Location ID and Input Channel SettingsLocation ID:labels the physical point of UUTs or machines. Location ID is used to name signals.

Level Display: bar graph displays the input level of each channel with 4 grids. Automatic IEPE sensor detection.

Sensitivity: user-defined with engineering unit and input sensitivity setting

Input Types: AC/DC/IEPE coupling and differential or single-ended input type

Built-in Integration and Double Integration: when acceleration is selected as the measurement physical quantity,

digital integration or double integration can be applied to obtain velocity or displacement quantity. When

velocity is selected as the measurement quantity, digital integration can be applied to obtain displacement.

The engineering units after integration or double integration can be set for each channel.

Digital High-Pass Filter: user-defined cutoff frequency

Self-TestVerifies the condition of the input and output channels using a precise internal signal source. Test validates that the

input channels are within manufacturers tolerances.

Engineering UnitsThe user selects the preferred physical quantity at the system level with corresponding Engineering Units (EU) and

transducer sensitivity (mV/EU) for each input channel. Typical units are:

Acceleration:m/s2, cm/s

2, mm/s

2, g, ft/s

2, in/s

2, mil/s

2Time:seconds, ms

Velocity: m/s, cm/s, mm/s, m/s, nm/s, ft/s, in/s, mil/s Frequency:Hz, mHz, kHz, MHz

Displacement: m, cm, mm, m, nm, ft, in, mil Angular Velocity:Rad/s, Degree/s, RPM

Force:Newton, Dyne, kN, Kgf, KIPF, LBF, OZF Current:A, mA

Pressure:Pa, Pa, Bar, PSI, KSI Sound Pressure: Pa (ref to 20 Pa)

Voltage:V, mV Mass:kg, g, LBS, Ounce


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Measurement Data StorageMass Data Storage Format

Data Format: compliant with ASAM-ODS hierarchy and structure

Data Precision: 32 bit single precision floating point (4 bytes per word), compressed or uncompressed

Data Structure: all signals are combined and saved in one file for each measurement

Storage of Time Streams, Signal Snapshots or Measurement PointsTime Stream Data: storage is controlled by the Rec/Stop button.

Snapshot Data: spectra or transient capture storage is controlled by the Save button

Data Points: single values of time of frequency signals can be saved by a user defined schedule.

Conditional Capture: time streams and signals can be stored by event conditions such as a timer.

Export Data File Formats

ASAM-ODS XML:ASAM Open Data Source binary format (default, recommended)

UFF ASCII: ASCII format of UFF files

UFF Binary:binary format of UFF files

ASCII: user defined format and selected attributes

Excel CSV: comma separated value

MATLAB: *.mat binary format

NI- TDM: National Instruments structured storage format

.WAV: sound wave file

Basic Dynamic Signal Analysis Specifications (DSA-10)

The Spider-80X can execute the functions of a data recorder and a signal analyzer at the same time. Data recording

function includes processing the data from native acquisition channels and data conditioning. All the signals in the data

recording stage are continuous time streams that can be displayed or recorded. Data conditioning include algebraic

functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), digital filtering, integration, differentiation, calibration, and

other math operations can be applied to the continuous time streams.

Acquisition Mode controls how the data is acquired block-by-block and processed with the signal analyzer functions.

These time blocks can be either gap-free, overlapped, or with gaps, depending on the acquisition mode selection.

Sampling Ratecan be set from control panel directly. 54 sampling rate stages available and can be changed without

stopping data acquisition.

Real-Time Processing PerformanceReal-Time Spectral Bandwidth: 46 kHz when all inputs are enabled for full FFT spectral analysis

Data Conditioning FunctionsMath Functions: abs, +, -, *, /, square, square root, log, integration with low-pass, integration with high-pass,

double integration with low-pass, double integration with high-pass, differentiation, double differentiation

RMS: apply RMS estimation to an input data stream and generate a continuous output time stream

Peak: extract the peak or peak-peak value over a period of time and generate a time stream

Offset Scale: apply a multiplier gain and offset to any input data stream and generate a continuous output time

stream

Acquisition ModeMode Selection: free-run, continuous after trigger, single shot with trigger, single shot without trigger, auto-arm

trigger, manual-arm trigger

Trigger Source:the trigger source is designated by the user when the CSA is edited on the host PC. Any time stream

can be used as a trigger source. Multiple time streams can be defined as trigger source candidates but only

one can be selected at a time.

Trigger Conditions:trigger source > high level (rising edge); trigger source < low level (falling edge); low level high level OR trigger source < low level (bi-polar)

Trigger Delay:100% of block size

Trigger Setup Display: A special display view is created for trigger setup. User selects the acquisition mode, trigger

source, trigger condition and overlap ratio. Arrow buttons serve one of three functions: window scaling,window moving, and trigger threshold change. Trigger delay is modified with the left-right buttons.


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Trigger Run-Time Display: In manual arm-mode, a smaller window will pop up for the user to accept or reject the

transient captured signals. Only accepted signals are averaged into the spectra.

Frequency Signal Analyzer FunctionsTransient Time Block Size: up to 128,000 points for 1 channel per Spider module, up to 16,000 points for all

channels.

FFT Block Sizes: 256 16,384 for all channels, 256 65,536 for 1 channel per Spider module

FFT Spectral Lines: 100 7,200 for all channels, 100 28,800 for 1 channel per Spider module

Data Window Functions: Hann, Hamming, Flattop, Uniform, Kaiser-Bessel, Blackman, Force, Exponential, Force-

Exponential

Averaging:exponential, linear, peak hold

Spectrum Types:linear spectrum, auto power spectrum, frequency response function, coherence, cross power

spectrum, phase spectrum

Auto Spectrum Type and Scaling: linear spectrum with peak or RMS scaling, power spectrum or power spectrum

density with RMS scaling (Spectrum Units: EUpk, EUrms, EUrms2, EU

2/Hz, EU

2s/Hz)

Overlap Ratio for Spectral Analysis: Free-run, 25%, 50%, or 75%

Event-Action Rules

The software can be controlled based on user commands or a sequence of events and user defined rules of actions.For example, a trigger can be set as an event, save signals can be set as an action caused by this event. User can

insert multiple events into run schedule.

Event Type: System generated events or user-defined events: triggered, user-stop, channel overload, output

maximum, exceed high abort or alarm line, below low abort or alarm line, RMS high than alarm or abort, RMS

lower than alarm or abort.

Actions: Flash screen, beep, digital output (user defined pin), start recording, stop recording, save signals, send

email, send message to other program, abort test, checking abort line off, checking abort line on.

Long Time Waveform Recording (DSA-20)

Spider-80X performs long time waveform recording on board. Data is saved to internal flash memory continuously.

When data is recorded, other real-time processing will not be interrupted. The data recording speed is

independent of the number of channels. The time data streams are saved locally on each Spider module and can be

downloaded to the host PC.

Maximum Data Recording Rate: all channels can continuously record simultaneously at a maximum rate of 102.4

kHz

Typical recording duration for internal 4 GB storage is listed below.

21 min for 8 channels sampled at 102.4 kHz

1.2 hrs for 8 channels sampled at 32 kHz

2.4 hrs for 4 channels sampled at 32 kHz

Automated Schedule and Limiting Test (DSA-24)

Automated limit test function allows the Spider-80X to conduct automated limit checking for time or frequency

signals. Limiting signals are designed using the EDM on host PC. There are four elements in a limiting test: signals

being tested, upper or lower limits applied, testing schedule, and testing log.

Test Signals: time block signals, auto spectrum, frequency response function, octave spectrum.

Limit Signals: user defined upper or low limit signals. For spectra signal the spectrum type will also be assigned.

Limit signals will be bound to testing signals. Maximum segments of each limit signal: 64; Maximum number of

limit signals: 64.

Testing Schedule: automatically control the test duration and automates the operation. Multiple testing schedules

can be developed and one is executed at a time. Testing schedule event entries: loop/lend-loop, run duration,

hold, limit check on, limit check off, start recording, stop recording, save signals, turn signal source on and turnsignal source off.


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Testing Log and Summary Report: a log file is automatically created for each run of the schedule to record up to

1024 major events. A summary report is provided for the limiting check status for the last schedule run.

Limit Check Alarm Events: beep, screen flashing, add event to testing log, send message to host PC, save signals,

and send emails or text messages.

Shock Response Synthesis Analysis (DSA-27)

Compute SRS for all channels using maxi-max, maximum negative, and maximum positive analysis techniques.

Filter Implementation: real-time digital filters that simulate single Degree-of-Freedom system.

Octave Fractional Resolution: 1/1, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12

Filter Damping Ratio (1/2Q): set by percentage 0 100%

Filter Center Frequencies: controlled by low frequency, high frequency and reference frequency

Average Type:linear or exponential

SRS Spectrum Type: maximum positive, maximum negative, maxi-max.

Transducer Calibration (DSA-36)

The Transducer Calibration tool can be used to calculate the sensitivity of the sensors while the measurements of

the sensors are compared against reference sine wave input signals. User enters the following information:Calibration signal nominal frequency, select either RMS reading or dB RMS reading, and reference dB value.

Spider automatically calculates the RMS levels and updates the sensitivity table. The user can accept or reject the

calibration results and view the report.

iPad Control for DSA Mode (DSA-37)

The iPad app can be downloaded from Apple Store. The software runs on iPad from Apple Inc. and access the Spider

hardware when it runs in the Black Box mode. iPad app enables users to access one of preloaded tests to run and

control even if they are mobile but within the range of wireless network. Display window can show one or multiple

signals. User can print or email the screen shots. For hardware version 7.x and higher, up to 8 tests can be uploaded to

the hardware for selection while running the iPad app.

Any test in DSA mode uploaded to the hardware can be run and controlled by iPad app of EDM. The control option

for the test include reset average apart from Run, Pause and Stop buttons.

Spider Instrument Calibration Software (SPIDER-CAL)

Calibration software can be operated by either the user or a calibration specialist. Calibration software provides a

step by step wizard. A final calibration report is generated using EDM. The system is calibrated at the factory

before shipping and should be recalibrated annually by a factory authorized calibration service.

Calibration Software Function: calibrates signal source and adjusts the DC and AC gains and offset. Also calibrates

input channels for all coupling types and adjusts the DC and AC error. Report includes model number, text for the

calibration meter, and operator name. Reports can be viewed or printed from host PC.

PC Requirements

OS Support: Microsoft XP SP3, Microsoft Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8

OS Type: 32-Bit and 64-Bit

Minimum Processor Speed: 1.5 GHz Dual Core x86

Minimum RAM Memory:2 GB

Minimum Free Space: 10 GB

Microsoft Office 2003 or newer must be installed to use the Report Feature. Active X reporting feature requires Office

2007 or newer to be installed.


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8-Slot Enclosure (S80X-A35)

DescriptionEnclosure supports up to 8 Spider-80Xs (64 channels) and includes AC power supply, Ethernet switch, and cooling

fans. The network switch, Spider-HUB, is included and is installed at the factory

SpecificationEnclosure: metal box

Available Slots: up to 8

Power Supply:AC adaptor accepts 100 to 240 VAC(47 440 Hz)


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