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SIRIUS is a versatile, powerful, and modular USB and EtherCAT data acquisition system compatible with all types of sensors. Free DAQ software included.

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SIRIUS Data Acquisition (DAQ) System

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

The world's most versatile, powerful, high-dynamic USB and EtherCAT data acquisition system. Connect any signal and sensor. Packed with the latest DAQ technology. Free DAQ software included.

SIRIUS USB and EtherCAT data acquisition system

IEPE

Charge

Voltage

High Voltage

Current

Strain / Stress

Full Bridge

Half Bridge

Quarter Bridge

LVDT

Thermocouple

RTD

Resistance

Counter/Encoder

Digital

CAN bus

OBDII

J1939

DSI compatible

TEDS compatible

Analog out

USB 2.0

EtherCAT

IP50

-10°C to +50°C

Shock rating 50g

Main Features

USB/ETHERCAT INTERFACE: SIRIUS DAQ system can be connected via USB or EtherCAT to any Windows-compatible PC or to one of our high-performance SBOX data loggers.
ANY SENSOR: Array of different amplifiers are available that can acquire data from virtually any sensor on the market. IEPE, voltage, high voltage, charge, full/half/quarter bridge, LVDT, RTD, thermocouples, current, resistance, counter, encoder, and digital inputs are available.
UNIVERSAL ANALOG INPUTS: Universal analog amplifiers can accept voltage and full/half/quarter bridge signals natively as well as IEPE, charge, thermocouples, RTD, current, resistance, and LVDT signals with the use of DSI adapters.
160 dB DYNAMIC RANGE: Our DualCoreADC^® technology boosts dual 24-bit delta-sigma ADC's with an anti-aliasing filter on each analog channel, achieving an astonishing 160 dB dynamic range in time and frequency domain with 200 kHz sampling rate per channel.
1 MHz SAMPLING RATE: A combination of software and hardware allows for acquisition speeds up to 1 MHz per channel on SIRIUS HS devices with real-time data processing and streaming to disk.
HIGH ISOLATION: High channel-to-channel and channel-to-ground isolation prevents damage to the systems from excessive voltage and avoids ground loops.
FLEXIBLE AND SCALABLE: SIRIUS DAQ system can grow with your needs. You can start with a single channel and scale the system to thousands of channels at any time.
SENSOR POWER SUPPLY: Amplifiers provide channel-independent, programmable power supply for sensor excitation.
DIGITAL/COUNTER/ENCODER INPUTS: 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.
ISOLATED CAN and CAN FD INPUT: High-speed CAN FD and CAN 2.0b interface with 1 Mbit/sec data throughput with additional support for CCP, OBDII, J1939, and CAN output.
ANALOG OUTPUTS/FUNCTION GENERATOR: SIRIUS slice can be configured with 8 analog outputs which can also function as a multi-channel function generator (software option upgrade required), analog replay, or control device with the output voltage signal of ±10V.
FULLY SYNCHRONIZED: Each channel, analog, digital, or CAN is synchronized with microsecond accuracy.
SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH FREE LIFETIME UPGRADES: Easy-to-use but rich in functionality, award-winning data acquisition software - DewesoftX is included. All software upgrades are free forever with no hidden licensing or maintenance costs.

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Next Generation DAQ System

The SIRIUS data acquisition system is designed to be accurate, flexible, modular, expandable, and safe. The main development goal of the SIRIUS DAQs was to create a simple to use data acquisition device that prevents frequent errors during the measurement process.

SIRIUS offers virtually unlimited configuration possibilities. SIRIUS slices are available in 1 or 16 analog input channel configurations. The slices can be daisy-chained together to extend channel count. An array of different analog amplifiers are available for signal conditioning to give you the possibility to connect virtually any sensor type.

Technologies like DualCoreADC^®, SuperCounters^®, high galvanic isolation, and all the software innovations of the award-winning DewesoftX software make SIRIUS the most unique data acquisition solution on the market today.

Learn more: Dewesoft DAQ technology explained.

Very Intuitive and Easy to Use

Using SIRIUS data acquisition systems does not require any complex configuration setups or programming knowledge.

Plug-and-play technology with smart sensors, and advanced TEDS sensor support, makes performing measurements with the SIRIUS DAQ systems easier than riding a bike. You will get it right the first time and the testing tasks will again become enjoyable.

Getting precise and graphically rich results is easier than ever. Just drag and drop one of the many ready-available visual displays and connect them to your physical or virtual math channels. Any changes you apply to customize your visual graphs are shown in real-time. It works like magic.

DualCoreADC Technology

The DualCoreADC^® technology solves often faced problems with signal measurement - input overload, noise, and artificial frequencies in the signal caused by aliasing. The input signal can be higher than expected (out-of-range) and therefore clipped by the ADC. This will result in an incorrect measurement and you will have to repeat the test all over again.

DualCoreADC technology prevents these problems. Each channel amplifier has two ADC's that always measure the high and low gain of the input signal. This results in the full possible measuring range of the sensor and prevents the signal from being clipped.

With DualCoreADC technology SIRIUS DAQ systems achieve more than 130 dB signal to noise ratio and more than 160 dB in dynamic range. This is 20-times better than 24-bit DAQ systems and 20-times less noise.

Channel-to-Channel Galvanic Isolation

SIRIUS DAQ devices offer high galvanic channel-to-channel and channel-to-ground isolation (±1000 V). The DAQ systems even offer isolated sensor excitation.

With such isolation, we have no problem measuring high voltage potentials and no problem with common-mode voltages. We are also safe with measurements like vibrations, temperatures, or any other measurement where non-isolated sensors are placed next to the high voltage potential against the DAQ system ground. In such cases, a non-isolated DAQ system would burn or at least give faulty wrong results. With SIRIUS it is just one thing less to worry about.

Digital isolation has another big advantage - preserving the frequency bandwidth of the amplifiers. SIRIUS provides "worry-free" measurements, less noise, no ground loops, and the best possible signal quality.

For less demanding measurement and lower-cost applications, SIRIUS DAQs are also available in a differential version where only power supply isolation is offered.

Precise Counter and Encoder Measurement

SIRIUS DAQ systems utilize a patented technology called SuperCounter^®. The technology is available in every of its digital counter inputs.

Counter inputs can measure the RPM and angle of rotating machines. In comparison to standard counters, which only output integer numbers one sample later (e.g. 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 4), SuperCounters are able to extract the accurate values like 1.37, 1.87, 2.37, etc. fully synchronized for time and amplitude. This is done by measuring the exact time of the rising edge of the signal with an additional counter. Our SuperCounters work on a 102.4 MHz time base, independent from the current analog sampling rate.

Counter inputs are fully synchronized with analog, CAN bus, and other data sources to enable easy applications like balancing, order tracking, and torsional vibrations.

For more information on our SuperCounters inputs please navigate to Digital Counter PRO training course.

Analog Output

SIRIUS DAQ systems can optinally be configured with 8 analog output channels on the backplane. Analog outputs can have four functions:

Multi-channel function generator (software option upgrade required)
Stand-alone signal conditioning
Control channels
Analog file replay

Slide right to find more information about each use case.

Output Oversampling

Similar to the Sigma-Delta ADC converter on the input the analog output uses a special oversampling technology which enables higher frequencies to be put out correctly. Although the maximum SIRIUS sampling rate is 200 kHz the output looks like sampled with 1 MHz.

Function Generator

With the SIRIUS analog output option, there is a need for additional analog out hardware.

The DewesoftX software offers a multi-channel function generator. Together with the SIRIUS analog out hardware options it can generate and output signals like sine, triangle, rectangle, saw, or even an arbitrary table. The generated signal can be continuous or in a sweep, step sweep, burst, and other modes. A lot of fine-tuning can be done in the function generator during the measurement in real-time.

Function generator on SIRIUS can be an excellent way to ex cite vibration shakers or any other device requiring simple analog input signals.

Standalone Signal Conditioning

With the analog out hardware option, the SIRIUS DAQ devices can be used as a pure, standalone signal conditioner.

No DewesoftX software or USB connection is needed. Any physical input signal is converted directly to an analog output voltage signal of max. ±10 V.

Any input possible
Signal conditioning: scaling, offset, gain
Redundant DAQ system: mathematic functions
Standalone operation possible

Control Channels

DewesoftX data acquisition software also features control channels that allow any SIRIUS DAQ device to directly access analog outputs and manually assign a value in real-time during the measurement.

The control channels mode can be used for controlling peripheral hardware with actions like Start, Stop, Pause, Freeze, Store, Trigger, Screen event, Keyboard even, and many more. Choose out of many different instruments like vertical and horizontal slider bar, turning knob, buttons, edit box, etc...

File Replay to Analog

After the measurement is done and data recorded to the hard drive you can replay your data file and output the conditioned channels on the SIRIUS analog out channels.

This feature is useful for post-processing and analysis or to feed the data to a 3rd party testbed and simulate e.g. the vibrations during a test drive.

For real-time data feed to a 3rd part EtherCAT master controller SIRIUS DAQ systems also offer Dual Mode capability. Dual-mode gives the ability to feed data to a 3rd party controller in real-time with very low latency. This is enabled through the SIRIUS EtherCAT devices via included EtherCAT port.

Data Synchronization

SIRIUS hardware is capable of reading different signals like the voltage, strain, ICP/IEPE, charge, CAN, counter, encoder, and digital. Additionally with the included DewesoftX software, you can easily acquire and combine data from additional interfaces like GPS, Flexray, Ethernet, Serial, PCM telemetry, and many more.

Even though each data source can have different sampling rates, all your data will be perfectly synchronized down to microsecond accuracy. All these thanks to our timing and GPS synchronization technologies.

Synchronized video can also be added for free. Dewesoft includes powerful a video engine with support for simple DirectX web cameras, 3rd party thermal cameras, and high-speed video cameras that are fully synchronized to the sampled analog data.

Expand and Distribute

SIRIUS modular USB slices can be used as a stand-alone DAQ unit or stacked and daisy-chained together into a larger channel count system with simple click-mechanism.

A rugged USB hub (DS-HUB7) is available for connection of up to 7 SIRIUS slices. 1 USB cable is then needed for connection from the USB hub to the PC or SBOX computer.

EtherCAT SIRIUS devices (SIRIUSe) are made to be easily distributed. Only one cable is required for data, power, and synchronization between each SIRIUS device. Cable length can span up to 100 meters between measurement nodes. With this, the DAQ devices can be placed close to the sensors. This increases the signal quality, reduces signal noise, and lowers the cost of the sensor cabling.

The configuration for working with multiple instruments is as easy as working with a single unit.

Fanless, Dustproof, and IP67 Waterproof Protection

SIRIUS modular DAQ systems are also available in a more rugged fanless chassis enclosure. SIRIUS fanless units are designed without any cooling fans and are much more suited for measurements in heavy industrial and dusty environments.

All SIRIUS fanless slices are IP50 rated and completely dust-protected.

For an even more rugged, IP67 waterproof version, take a look at SIRIUS waterproof DAQ systems.

Fanless, Dustproof, and IP67 Waterproof Protection

IEPE Sensor Check

SIRIUS with ACC input amplifiers for Voltage and IEPE sensors have a LED ring around the connector. When an IEPE sensor is connected, SIRIUS will constantly check the current flow to the sensor and will turn the LED bright green or bright red, depending on if the sensor's impedance is okay.

With this LED indicator you have immediate visual feedback if all your IEPE sensors or the sensor wiring is correct. This is just another small but very useful detail that makes your life as a test engineer a little bit easier.

Customized Front-End

SIRIUS DAQ slices are available in 8-channel or 16-channel configurations with two options:

Fully isolated with 1000V galvanic channel-to-channel and channel-to ground isolation) or
Differential version (only isolated power supply).

Standard front-end configurations are available or you can freely customize the front-end with an amplifier and connector type of your choice. You can customize each of eight available channel slots from the following amplifier types:

Amplifier type	ADC type	Sampling rate	Dynamic range
DualCore Amplifiers (DC)	Dual 24-bit Delta-sigma ADC with an anti-aliasing filter	200 kS/sec	160 dB
High-Density Amplifiers (HD)	24-bit Delta-sigma ADC with an anti-aliasing filter	200 kS/sec	137 dB
High-Speed Amplifiers (HS)	16-bit SAR ADC	1 MS/sec	100 dB

The top slice on the image shows an example of a customized front-end slice.

Some amplifiers are available with multiple connector types. At your request, we can develop a custom connector type. Please contact us to discuss that option.

DualCore Amplifiers
Dual 24-Bit Delta-Sigma.
High Dynamic Range.

High dynamic dual 24-bit Delta-sigma ADC with an anti-aliasing filter with 200 kS/s inputs with 160 dB dynamic range. SIRIUS DualCore amplifiers utilize ground-breaking DualCoreADC technology that brings an incredible 160 dB dynamic range to your measurements. slices can be equipped with any of the following DC amplifiers:

STG: Universal, the most versatile amplifier for strain gauge, voltage, and other sensors. Available with DSUB9, LEMO L1B7f, L2B7f, and L2B10f connectors. Compatible with DSI adapters.
STGM: Universal amplifier for strain gauges, and voltage with great price/performance ratio. Available with DSUB9 connector. Compatible with DSI adapters.
ACC: Very high dynamic IEPE and Voltage amplifier for connecting accelerometers and microphones. BNC connector.
CHG: Very high dynamic Charge, IEPE, and Voltage amplifier for connecting accelerometers and microphones. BNC connector.
HV: High voltage CATII, CATIII ±1200V amplifier for power applications. Banana connectors.
LV: All-around ±200V universal voltage amplifier for connecting current transducers and other various sensors. Available in DSUB9 and banana connectors. Compatible with DSI adapters.

Visit SIRIUS tech specs for complete amplifier specification.

DualCore AmplifiersDual 24-Bit Delta-Sigma.High Dynamic Range.

HD Amplifiers
Same Size.
More Channels. Optimized Price.

High-density (HD) amplifiers offer 24-bit Digma-sigma ADC with an anti-aliasing filter and 200 kS/s sampling rate. SIRIUS high-density slices offer 16-channel analog inputs in the same chassis with the best price-performance ratio. The following HD amplifiers are available:

16xSTGS: universal strain gauge amplifier. Compatible with DSI adapters. DSUB9 or LEMO L1B10f connectors.
16xACC: IEPE and voltage amplifier for connecting accelerometers and microphones.
16xLV DSUB: all-around universal voltage amplifier for connecting various sensors. Compatible with DSI adapters. DSUB9 or BNC connectors.

Visit SIRIUS tech specs for complete amplifier specification.

HD Amplifiers
Same Size.
More Channels. Optimized Price.

High-Speed Amplifiers
16-bit SAR ADC.
High-Speed Sampling.

High-speed (HS) amplifiers offer 16-bit inputs with SAR ADC and 1 MS/s sampling rate. SIRIUS high-speed slices can be individually equipped with any of the following HS amplifiers:

STG: Universal amplifier for strain gauges, voltage, and other sensors. DSUB9 connector. Compatible with DSI adapters.
ACC: IEPE and Voltage amplifier for accelerometers and microphones. BNC connector.
CHG: Charge, IEPE, and Voltage amplifier mainly for pressure transducers for shock wave measurements and combustion analysis. BNC connector.
HV: High voltage CATII, CATIII ±1200V amplifier for high-speed E-Mobility and inverter power applications. Banana connector.
LV: Voltage amplifier for connecting various sensors, especially high-speed current transducers for power analysis, E-Mobility, and inverter applications. DSUB9 or banana connector. Compatible with DSI adapters.

Visit SIRIUS tech specs for complete amplifier specification.

High-Speed Amplifiers
16-bit SAR ADC.
High-Speed Sampling.

CAN and CAN FD
Interface to Analyze CAN and CAN FD Data

SIRIUS modular slices are equipped with one CAN/CAN FD port for analyzing CAN bus data. CAN interface supports transmitting and receiving CAN 2.0b data at a full speed of 1 Mbit/s. CAN FD interface supports high-speed CAN interface with data rates up to 8 Mbps.

CAN interface is compatible and allows decoding of J1939, J1587, and OBD II on CAN data as well.

All CAN channels are isolated for worry-free CAN acquisition in noisy environments and for maximum signal quality.

SIRIUS CAN interface adds the possibility to:

capture and synchronize CAN bus data with your analog inputs
advanced CAN recording, storing, and analysis
online monitoring and decoding of CAN messages
offline CAN message decoding
visual display for displaying CAN data,
online and offline math analysis of CAN channels
CAN DBC file import and export
OBDII on CAN, J1939, and XCP/CCP support
CAN transmit

CAN and CAN FD
Interface to Analyze CAN and CAN FD Data

Available in Many Chassis Enclosures

SIRIUS data acquisition technology is also available in different chassis enclosures. These transform SIRIUS DAQ systems into portable all-in-one DAQ systems with a built-in display, keyboard, and batteries or high-channel-count data acquisition systems.

SIRIUS rack chassis configurations:

R1DB/R2/R2-HUB/R2rt/R2DB: Can fit up to two SIRIUS DAQ slices to form a perfect mobile all-in-one data acquisition system with a built-in SBOX computer, display, and batteries.
R3: Up to three SIRIUS DAQ slices in a 19'' rack compatible PC chassis with interchangeable standard PC components.
R4/R4-HUB/R4rt: Up to four SIRIUS DAQ slices in a small chassis with a built-in SBOX computer
R8: Highest channel count in one box. Up to eight SIRIUS DAQ slices with a built-in SBOX computer, optional display, and batteries.
R8rt: Same as R8 with additional dual EtherCAT bus for fast data acquisition and real-time data bus to 3rd party EtherCAT masters.
SIRIUS MINI: Small, USB-powered 4-channel IEPE data acquisition systems.

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.

Learn more about DewesoftX

FAQ

What kind of sensors can I connect to SIRIUS data acquisition systems?

SIRIUS data acquisition system has a variety of different amplifiers available that can condition almost any signal. You can connect any voltage, high-voltage, IEPE, strain gage based sensors (quarter-bridge, half-bridge, and full-bridge), load cells, thermocouple, RTD, LVDT, current. You can check the SIRIUS tech spec s page for the full list of different amplifiers available.

Does SIRIUS come included with data acquisition software?

Yes. All Dewesoft DAQ systems come bundled with an award-winning Dewesoft X Profe ssional data acquisition software. The software offers advanced data recording, visualization, analysis, and reporting functionalities. Software is very intuitive to use, received multiple international awards and features lifetime FREE upgrades.

What is DualCoreADC® technology?

The DualCoreADC® technology solves often faced problems with signal measurement - input overload, noise, and artificial frequencies in the signal caused by aliasing. The input signal can be higher than expected (out-of-range) and therefore clipped by the A/D converter.

With SIRIUS, each input channel amplifier has two ADC's that always measure the high and low gain of the input signal. This results in the full possible measuring range of the sensor and prevents the signal from being clipped.

With DualCoreADC^® technology SIRIUS DAQ hardware achieves more than 130 dB signal to noise ratio and more than 160 dB in dynamic range. This is 20 times better than standard 24-bit data acquisition systems and 20 times less noise.

What sampling rate does SIRIUS DAQ system offer?

SIRIUS data acquisition devices offer three types of signal conditioners that offer different sampling rates:

SIRIUS DualCoreADC® signal conditioners: 8 analog input channels per SIRIUS slice with a 200 kHz sampling rate per channel. Uses dual 24-bit Sigma-delta ADC's per input channel.
SIRIUS HD (High Density) signal conditioners: 16 analog input channels per SIRIUS slice with a 200 kHz sampling rate per channel. Uses single 24-bit Sigma-delta ADC per input channel.
SIRIUS HS (High Speed) signal conditioners: 8 analog input channel per SIRIUS slice with 1 MHz sampling rate per channel. Uses single 16-but SAR ADC per input channel.

Is SIRIUS DAQ providing Galvanic electrical isolation?

Yes. SIRIUS DAQ devices feature a high galvanic channel-to-channel, channel-to-ground isolation (±1000 V), and even includes isolated sensor excitation. You can learn more about SIRIUS galvanic isolation in this video.