Precise and flexible data acquisition is the key to higher productivity and efficiency. The modular ProfiMessage D-System combines a measurement data acquisition device, controller, and monitoring unit in a single device.
Precise and flexible data acquisition is the key to higher productivity and efficiency in an industry where production processes are becoming increasingly complex, quality requirements are rising, and downtime is becoming more expensive. At the same time, Industry 4.0 and big data require measurement technology that pre-processes and monitors measurement data, detects exceptional events, and immediately incorporates this information into process decisions. Rigid, isolated solutions cannot meet these requirements. Modular, scalable systems are needed that are as flexible as the applications for which they are used. This is exactly where the ProfiMessage D system from Delphin Technology comes in. The modular system is a measurement data acquisition device, a controller, and a monitoring unit in one. Thanks to its expandable master/slave design and various I/O modules, ProfiMessage D can be tailored precisely to any application and flexibly expanded at any time. Seamless integration via LAN, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, CAN bus, and OPC UA makes it a future-proof building block for Industry 4.0-enabled systems.
Flexibility at the channel level
The performance capabilities of the Profimessage D system are particularly evident in the variety of its high-precision I/O modules, which are designed for a wide range of signal types and enable maximum flexibility at the channel level. The ADGT module has eight channels and can measure voltages, currents, RTDs (Pt100/Pt1000), and thermocouples with high resolution and high galvanic isolation. It is particularly suitable for potential-affected measurements on electrical components, for use in test benches, test systems, or in environments with high interference potential. The ADIT module offers ten analog inputs as well as one analog and one digital output and is considered a universal all-rounder for applications that require voltage, current, and temperature measurements, supplemented by the option of control or simulation via the outputs.
For applications with many parallel measuring points, such as those frequently encountered in process monitoring or research, the ADVP and ADVT modules are available, each with 15 analog inputs, offering a high number of channels at an attractive price. The AAST module combines analog and digital inputs and outputs, enabling control and regulation tasks to be performed directly within the device. The IOIT, OTPT, and DIOT modules are available for acquiring digital signals, pulses, and frequencies, for control tasks, and for status monitoring in processes. These modules operate with dynamic input levels and also feature galvanic isolation. All analog modules feature high resolution of 24 bits, sampling rates up to the kHz range, and galvanic isolation up to 750 volts between channels. This ensures interference-free and precise measurements even under demanding conditions. Thanks to universal signal processing, the inputs can be flexibly configured for the acquisition of millivolt, milliamp, RTD, and thermocouple signals, allowing the ProfiMessage D system to be easily and future-proof adapted to changing requirements and applications at any time. A key advantage of ProfiMessage D is the ability to connect up to 20 slave devices via the CAN bus, enabling up to 660 I/O channels. The decentralized placement of the modules directly on the systems or machines significantly reduces cabling costs, while the central management of all signals and preprocessing ensures efficiency. This modularity allows for gradual expansion depending on growth and requirements.
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