IOLITE LX
Embedded Data Acquisition System AND DATA LOGGER

Embedded DAQ With Low-power ARM Processor and Linux OS

For the first time in history, the Dewesoft device is hosting an embedded low-power ARM processor. And what a processor it is...

Borrowed from cutting-edge technology of mobile devices, the integrated ARM CPU can do powerful things, and all this with very low power consumption.

The ARM processor is running brand new Dewesoft RT data acquisition software on Linux OS. The combination of Linux OS, ARM CPU technology, and Dewesoft RT makes IOLITE LX an incredibly flexible device with usages ranging from stand-alone data logging applications, real-time control system, or just a signal conditioning system with cloud or Industry 4.0 connectivity. Possibilities are unlimited, and we have only just begun!

IOLITE LX is getting constant free software and firmware updates enabling new features. As always we will be listening to customers' needs and we will steer our R&D roadmap to integrate these needs. IOLITE LX is more than just a standard data acquisition system. It is a platform that will evolve and grow!

Integrated Data Storage For Stand-alone Data Logging Applications

IOLITE LX has an internal 32 GB of data storage. In addition to that, we have included a storage expansion slot that supports up to 1 TB standard SD cards and a USB Type-C port for external drives.

It is able to store any number of channels with a maximum sampling rate making it perfect for embedded data acquisition.

The acquired data is available in parallel to monitoring systems, such as the Dewesoft Historian time-series database, SCADA systems, or cloud data services.

Stored files can be reviewed and analyzed by anyone using the included powerful and award-winning DewesoftX data acquisition and analysis software.

Great Connectivity With Standard Data Interfaces

The acquired data is available to other data systems or controllers using standard data protocols included with IOLITE LX:

• EtherCAT is an industry standard for real-time control applications. IOLITE LX uses two EtherCAT buses in parallel. When it is switched to external master mode, the primary EtherCAT bus is used for full speed buffered data acquisition to a computer while the secondary bus is mainly used to serve data in real-time to any 3rd party control system.
• OPC UA is a leading standard for Industry 4.0 applications. The data can be served to SCADA, ERPs, and MES systems as well as mobile clients in real-time.
• CAN and XCP on Ethernet provide the data to ECU calibration software such as ETAS INCA or Vector CANape in real-time with minimum latency.

IOLITE LX DAQ Modules

IOLITE LX chassis can be configured with 8 IOLITE modules each featuring high-quality input and output signal amplifiers. The following amplifier modules are available:

• 6xSTG: Universal analog and strain gauge amplifiers. 
• 8xSTGS: 8-channel strain gauge module. Supports full, half, quarter bridge, and potentiometer configurations.
• 8xLV: Isolated 8-channel voltage module. General-purpose voltage input with high accuracy and high channel-to-channel and channel-to-ground isolation.
• 16xLV: 16-channel voltage input module with a terminal block connector and channel to ground isolation.
• 8xLA: 8-channel isolated current input module with BNC or terminal block connector and.
• 8xTH: Isolated universal thermocouple amplifier. Supports any thermocouple type sensors.
• 8xRTD: Isolated universal PTx temperature, resistance, and voltage input module.
• 16xAO: 16-channel analog output module for industrial applications with ±10 V voltage output channels.
• 4xCNT: 4 channel digital counter input with SuperCounter® technology.

All IOLITE DAQ modules are equipped with two independent EtherCAT buses in parallel for both DAQ and real-time control.

IOLITEr-6xSTG
Universal Strain Gage Amplifier

The IOLITEr-6xSTG is a 6-channel strain gauge amplifier and universal analog input. The module offers support for all bridge-type sensors with a 20 kHz/s sampling rate per channel.

Module specs:

• 24-bit 24-bit SAR ADC with an anti-aliasing filter.
• Simultaneous 20 kS/sec per channel (software-selectable).
• Analog voltage up to 50 V.
• Full-, half-, and quarter bridge strain gauge sensors.
• Potentiometer.
• Features a channel-independent programmable power supply to power sensors.

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IOLITEr-8xSTGS
Universal Strain Gage Amplifier

IOLITE-8xSTGS is an 8-channel strain gauge module that supports full, half, and quarter bridge configurations as well as potentiometer mode. The module features long-term stability and low power consumption. 

Specifications:

• Predefined bridge ranges are 2 mV/V, 20 mV/V, 200 mV/V (free programmable between 2 mV/V and 1000 mV/V).
• User-selectable excitation voltage of 1 V, 2 V, or 5 V.
• New 24-bit oversampled sigma-delta analog-to-digital converter which features an option for low latency Sinc5 filter - perfect solution for control applications.
• Software selectable internal 100 kΩ shunt resistor which can be used in the positive or negative leg.
• Dewesoft X software enables shunting, shorting, sensor balancing, and lead wire compensation.
• TEDS is supported.
• Available with two different input connector types: Terminal block and D-SUB37.

​​​​​​​Complete technical specifications​​​​​​​.

IOLITEir-8xLV
8-Channel Isolated Low Voltage Module

Isolated 8-channel low voltage module. IOLITEi-8xLV is the perfect choice for a general-purpose voltage input data acquisition due to high accuracy and high channel-to-channel and channel-to-ground galvanic isolation.

Module specs:

• 24-bit oversampled SAR ADC.
• Simultaneous 20k, 10k, 5k, 2k, 1k, 500, 200, 100 S/s (software-selectable) sampling.
• Two input ranges: ±100 V and ±10 V. Optionally it is also available with the input ranges of ±10 V and ±1 V.
• Data is acquired simultaneously from all 8 channels with a sampling rate of up to 20 kS/sec.
• It includes an analog anti-aliasing filter with a 26 kHz cut-off frequency (3rd order, Butterworth).
• Available with BNC or terminal block input connectors.

Complete technical specifications​​​​​​​.

IOLITEr-16xLV
16-channel Voltage Input Module

16-channel voltage module. IOLITE-16xLV is the perfect choice for a general-purpose voltage measurement module.

Module specs:

• 16 simultaneously sampled channels
• Terminal block connector
• Input voltage ranges: ±200V/±10V (IOLITE-16xLV) or ±20V/±1V (IOLITE-16xLV-20V - on request)
• 24bit delta-sigma ADC
• Channel to ground isolation
• Common mode voltage: 200V
• Input impedance: 1 MOhm
• Noise floor: -100dB

​​​​​​​Complete technical specifications.

IOLITEir-8xLA
8-channel Current Input Module

8-channel current input module with the built-in shunt resistor. IOLITEir-8xLA is the perfect choice for current measurements.

Main highlights:

• 24-bit oversampled SAR ADC.
• 8 simultaneously sampled channels - 20k, 10k, 5k, 2k, 1k, 500, 200, 100 S/s (software-selectable).
• BNC or terminal block connector.
• Input current ranges: ±20 mA/±2 mA.
• Channel-to-channel galvanic isolation.
• Input impedance: 50 Ohm.
• Noise floor: -100dB.

Complete technical specifications​​​​​​​.

IOLITEir-8xTH
Universal Thermocouple Module

Isolated universal thermocouple module. IOLITEir-8xTH can acquire data from any thermocouple type - Type K, J, T, R, S, N, E, C, U, B.

Main highlights:

• 24-bit delta-sigma ADC.
• 8 simultaneous sampled channels @ 100 S/sec.
• Voltage ranges: ±1 V nad ±100 mV.
• Mini Thermocouple connector.
• The module offers software sensor break detection as well as using hardware LED indicators.

Complete technical specifications.

IOLITEir-8xRTD
Universal Resistance Thermometer (PTx) Module

8 isolated universal PTx temperature, resistance, and voltage input channels for PT-types: PT100, PT200, PT500, PT1000, and PT2000.

Main highlights:

• 24-bit delta-sigma ADC.
• 8 simultaneous sampled channels @ 100 S/sec.
• Voltage ranges: ±1 V nad ±100 mV.
• Resistance 0…10 kΩ and 0…1 kΩ.
• 3-wire or 4-wire input connection.
• Lemo 0B 6pin or terminal block connector.

It offers software sensor break detection as well as using hardware LED indicators.

Complete technical specifications.

IOLITE-16xAO
Analog Output Module

IOLITE-16xAO is a 16-channel Analog Output module designed for industrial applications. It is a perfect tool for signal conditioning.

The module offers 16 analog voltage output channels in the range of ±10 V. Outputs are galvanically isolated from the main power supply ground.

Additionally, non-isolated supply voltage with a current limit of 2 A can be used from PWR OUT pins.

The input connector of IOLITE-16xAO is a terminal block OMNIMATE Signal SL Series. The IOLITE-16xAO module has 9-pin terminal block connectors with a 2.50 mm pitch for analog output. 8 pins on a 9-pin connector bank are used for digital inputs and pin 9 for common GND.

Additionally, there is a 2-pin terminal block connector with a 2.50 mm pitch for the PWR OUT function.

Complete technical specifications.

IOLITEr-4xCNT
Digital Counter DAQ Module

IOLITEr-4xCNT is a 4-channel counter module. Each channel is capable of 3x digital inputs, 1x event counter, encoder, period, pulse-width, duty-cycle, and precise frequency and angle measurement using patented SuperCounter® technology. 

Supported counter modes are counting, waveform timing, encoder, and gear-tooth sensor. IOLITEr-4xCNT also offers a sensor power supply (+5 V/100 mA, +12 V/50 mA).

The input connector is a Lemo 1B 7-pin.

Counter inputs are a perfect choice for applications like balancing, order tracking, and torsional vibrations.

Complete technical specifications.

Redundant Power Supply

Every IOLITE LX data acquisition system is equipped with a redundant power supply completing the feature set for the ideal and reliable front-end system. 

If the primary power supply fails, the system will be powered by a secondary power supply without any interruption or system shutdown/restart.