Validyne HD310 Data Acquisition System

The Validyne HD310 Data Acquisition System enables high-speed monitoring of multichannel nuclear power plant systems. The model’s flexibility means the device can be modified or expanded to the changing requirements of the user’s needs. The core function of the system is to provide high-speed data during the operating parameters of a nuclear power plant, providing a maximal isolation from critical electrical operating circuits.

The product is capable of processing 4096 channels of analog data and converting it to digital data. The device is then able to transmit the converted digital data through fibre-optic or twisted-pair cables to a master receiver. The master receiver interacts with a computer to store and utilise the processed data. All device channels can be fed simultaneously to a PCM tape recorder for bulk storage.

The basic system can process anywhere from 32 to 512 channels of analog data from 1-16 remote multiplexers, but the number of channels can be increased from 512 to 4096 with a submultiplexer. The system has an integrated signal conditioner for sensors that accepts strain gauges, VR sensors and DC volts. The device has a standard ±10 VDC analog output as well supporting an analog to digital converter, and it is compatible with both fibre-optic and serial data streams.