IOLITE LX | Embedded DAQ System and Data Logger | Dewesoft

IOLITE LX is an embedded DAQ system with integrated Linux ARM processor. It can act as a data logger, real-time control, and signal conditioning frontend.

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IOLITE LX - Embedded Data Acquisition System

Name: DAQ systems
Brand: Dewesoft
Rating: 4.9 (5 reviews)

Embedded data acquisition system based on a low power ARM processor with Linux-based open architecture. IOLITE LX can act like a standalone data logger, real-time control system, and signal conditioning frontend, all at the same time.

Voltage

Strain / Stress

Quarter Bridge

Half Bridge

Full Bridge

Thermocouple

Digital IO

IEPE

Charge

Current

LVDT

RTD

Resistance

DSI compatible

TEDS compatible

EtherCAT

Ethernet

OPC UA

XCP/CCP

CAN out

CAN bus

Data logger

IP40

-10°C to +50°C

Main Features

EMBEDDED PROCESSING: Built-in dual-core 1.5 GHz ARM processor with Linux OS and DewesoftRT is perfect for embedded applications such as data logging, cloud data collection, and real-time control.
INTERNAL DATA STORAGE: 32 GB of internal storage expandable with an up to 1 TB SD card is useful for storing large amounts of data.
LOW POWER CONSUMPTION: Extremely powerful but designed to operate with very low power consumption which makes it a perfect choice for any measurement application.
HIGH-END SIGNAL CONDITIONING: IOLITE LX offers the same high-end signal conditioning modules as IOLITE DAQ and control system. Amplifiers are available for IEPE, Voltage, Current, Resistance, Strain gauge, Bridge, Digital Counters, RTDs, Thermocouples.
REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY: Redundant power supply is seamlessly switching between available power sources and provides non-stop availability even for the most demanding test applications.
EXTERNAL MASTER MODE: Instead of being used internally by Dewesoft RT, the primary EtherCAT® bus can be switched to external mode, allowing IOLITE LX to be used like a regular IOLITE system for full speed buffered data acquisition to a computer running DewesoftX DAQ software.
SECONDARY ETHERCAT BUS: A secondary EtherCAT bus can be used in parallel to serve real-time data to any 3rd party control system.
GREAT CONNECTIVITY: Standard data interfaces are available to transfer the data to real-time controllers, cloud servers, Industry 4.0 clients, using a wide variety of standard data interfaces, such as EtherCAT®, OPC UA, XCP, and CAN.
DAQ SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH FREE LIFETIME UPGRADES: The easy-to-use but rich in functionality, award-winning DewesoftX data acquisition software is included. All upgrades to the software are free forever with no hidden licensing costs.

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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 will get 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!

Embedded DAQ With Low-power ARM Processor and Linux OS

Dewesoft RT Embedded Data Acquisition Software

Dewesoft RT is a new embedded data acquisition software that runs on the Linux operating system platform powered by the IOLITE's built-in ARM processor.

Dewesoft RT consists of lightweight core components for data acquisition, channel configuration, data storage, and standard interface support (XCP, CAN, USB, Ethernet, and EtherCAT). It is very flexible and expandable as its modular architecture allows it to be easily and quickly adaptable and changed for a specific application or task.

Dewesoft RT is cross-platform and can run on any operating system from Linux (default) to Mac OS, Windows, etc. It is also a programming language independent.

Dewesoft RT is capable of very fast data transfer, real-time operation such as real-time control, or watchdog functionality. Dewesoft RT functionalities will grow through time based on the requirements of target applications. If you have a use-case for it please contact us.

$Dewesoft RT Embedded Data Acquisition Software$

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.

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 included powerful and award-winning Dewesoft X data acquisition and analysis software.

Integrated Data Storage For Stand-alone Data Logging Applications

Dual Redundant EtherCAT Data Bus System

Each IOLITE data acquisition system is equipped with two fully independent EtherCAT bus systems that work in parallel.

The Primary Bus

When IOLITE LX is switched to external master mode, the primary bus is used for perfectly timed and synchronized data acquisition via DewesoftX data acquisition software. It connects to the PC running Dewesoft X DAQ software and streams any number of input and output channels at high-speed to the PC's hard drive.

The Secondary Bus

IOLITE's secondary EtherCAT bus can be used in two ways:

Low latency front-end interface for any 3rd party EtherCAT compatible real-time controllers
Redundant data acquisition system bus for critical DAQ applications

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.
Dewesoft Historian cloud services and timed-series databases using OPC UA as a backbone provide historical data to all clients using a powerful and fast Influx DB database.
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.

Great Connectivity With Standard Data Interfaces

Perfect Signal Conditioning

IOLITE LX offers great signal conditioning. With its range of input and output modules, you can measure voltage, current, strain, stress, vibration (IEPE), sound, temperature (thermocouples and RTD), digital, counters, and more.

Proven high-quality Dewesoft data acquisition hardware combined with award-winning Dewesoft X data acquisition software performs data collection without losing even a single sample. It also provides great data visualization and processing capabilities.

Data can be stored in a time-series database, and served to SCADA systems using standard interfaces such as OPC UA or XCP to truly support Industry 4.0 applications.

Off-the-shelf Dewesoft X data acquisition software with a series of supported industry-standard interfaces makes IOLITE the perfect choice for even the most price-sensitive measurement and control tasks.

IOLITE LX DAQ Modules

IOLITE LX chassis can be configured with 8 IOLITE DAQ I/O modules each featuring high-quality input and output amplifiers. Currently, the following amplifiers are available:

6xSTG: Universal analog and strain gage amplifiers. Compatible with Dewesoft smart interface DSI adapters for expansion to Thermocouple, RTD, LVDT, current, and IEPE measurements.
8xLV: Isolated 8-channel low voltage module. This module is a perfect choice for a general-purpose voltage input data acquisition module due to high accuracy and high channel-to-channel and channel-to-ground isolation.
8xTH: Isolated universal thermocouple amplifier. Supports any thermocouple type sensors.
8xRTD: Isolated universal PTx temperature, resistance, and voltage.
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

Six-channel universal differential analog with 20 kS/sec per channel sampling rate. This module can acquire:

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.
Compatible with IEPE, Thermocouple, RTD, Current, and LVDT sensor using DSI adapters.

It also features a channel-independent programmable power supply to power sensors.

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.

Main highlights of IOLITEi-8xLV DAQ module:

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.

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. 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. 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.

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 or optionally terminal block input connector.

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

Complete technical specifications.

Merging Data Acquisition and Real-time Control

The worlds of data acquisition and control are traditionally disconnected. Controller / PLC systems are dedicated to reacting to events as fast as possible, and recording data is a secondary concern. On the other hand, the data acquisition systems are made to acquire data as fast as possible, and doing real-time control is secondary or simply unavailable in many of them.

Very often test benches require both precise signal conditioning and processing, and real-time control. In the past, DAQ and PLCs were often connected by using analog connection - one cable for each signal.

This is where the IOLITE LX systems shine with its dual independent EtherCAT data buses. There is only one EtherCAT cable needed between the PLC and DAQ. This greatly reduces cabling and eliminates redundant analog-to-digital conversion of the same signals. Finally, the different worlds of control and data acquisition are combined in one elegant system.

The Endless Testing Possibilities

IOLITE LX is a perfect solution for your data acquisition and control testing applications. And this is just the start.

With its outputs, the IOLITE LX data acquisition and control system totally eliminates the need for the PLC hardware. Any PLC software can fully control the outputs of IOLITE LX.

Only your preferred EtherCAT-based real-time controller software is needed, and the IOLITE LX system can drive the actuators.

There is no longer a need for two independent asynchronous systems. IOLITE LX can perform everything in a single system and reducing cost while at the same time increasing productivity.

Merging Data Acquisition and Real-time Control

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.

Data Acquisition Software Included for Free

All Dewesoft data acquisition systems are bundled with award-winning DewesoftX data acquisition software. DewesoftX is the world's most advanced and easy-to-use data acquisition and signal processing software. Its flexibility and endless functionality for signal processing will help you solve all your test and measurement needs. Our DAQ software gives you many advantages over other DAQ systems. Functionalities like plug-and-play, hardware auto-detection, smart TEDS sensors, advanced storing, real-time displays, and a never-ending math library will elevate your measurement and analysis capabilities to a whole new level.

And the best part? DewesoftX DAQ software offers life-time FREE software updates and technical support to all users. Software is evolving all the time. New major releases are released every 3 months constantly adding new features, optimization, and other improvements. No hidden upgrade costs.

Data Acquisition Software Included for Free

Plug and Play

Connecting the DAQ system and sensors could not be faster or easier. DewesoftX software will automatically detect the connected DAQ systems and TEDS-equipped sensors and will configure the entire channel configuration for you. Features like:

hardware auto-detection,
smart sensors,
sensor database,
advanced TEDS sensor support,
automatic unit conversion,
real-time signal preview,
store setup files

will make you ready for measurement in seconds. Spend less time configuring your DAQ systems and be more productive. Time is money!

Measure and Store

Powerful storing capabilities with more than 500 MB/s sustained stream rates mean you can always store data at full speed and never again worry about losing data that could compromise your tests. DewesoftX software features:

real-time data acquisition,
synchronized acquisition of analog, counter, video, GPS, CAN bus, and many other sources,
advanced triggering and alarms,
single or multi-file storage,
remote and distributed network storing,
automated test sequences.

Even if you store gigabytes of data, our innovative data file format will ensure you can load and analyze your data as fast as in a blink of an eye.

Analyse and Publish

From NVH to Power Analysis and much more. Forget about using several and complex software solutions just to record, store, analyze, and visualize your data. DewesoftX offers all-in-one advanced data visualization, analysis, and reporting tools:

online and offline mathematics,
flexible real-time visual displays,
synchronized video support,
PDF reporting tools,
data export to many standard file formats,
unlimited FREE licenses to view and analyze stored data files.

DewesoftX is designed with the mindset of a test engineer and offers a complete testing solution in a single software package that is a joy to use.

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IOLITE LX - Embedded Data Acquisition System

Main Features

Embedded DAQ With Low-power ARM Processor and Linux OS

Dewesoft RT Embedded Data Acquisition Software

Integrated Data Storage For Stand-alone Data Logging Applications