Optimus, Pressure Scanning System
- Wind-tunnel Pressure Scanning System
- ESP Pressure Scanner Compatible
- Up to +/- 0.03% Accuracy
- Up to 2000 Hz/port EU Data Throughput
- DTC Digital Temperature Compensation Technology
- Miniature Scanner Digitizing Interface
- On Line Calibration
- On Line Verification
- 8400 software compatibility
- IEEE-1588 PTPv2 Timing Protocol
- Sensor excitation feedback
- Fiber optic communication
- High data rates
The Optimus Data System is a pressure scanning solution designed specifically for wind-tunnel applications. The Optimus System Processor manages a configurable measurement solution that provides high precision and high throughput data for up to 2048 measurement channels. Pressure is measured with ESP Miniature Pressure Scanners or the new MicroScanners, and then converted to a digital value within the mSDI Miniature Scanner Digitizer Interface units with Engineering Unit measurement values calculated within the Optimus System Processor and reported via Ethernet at data rates up to 1Gbps.
System components include PCU Pressure Calibration Units to provide precise pressure calibration and performance verification information prior to start of test. Fiber Optic Interface Units, OFIU’s, utilize single fiber cable to provide noise free communication between the pressure scanners and system processor.
Type | Scanner |
Interface | ESP |
ESP-DTC | |
# of Scanners | 8 |
Output | Ethernet |
Min Temperature | -25 °C |
Max Temperature | 100 °C |
OSP | Optimus System Processor for Windtunnel Pressure Scanning System |
OFIU | Optimus Fiber Optic Interface Unit provides communication between the OSP & mSDI scanner interface via multimode fiber cable |
MSDI | Miniature Scanner Digitizing Interface is the connection point for the cables leading to the pressure scanners |
RPS 8491 | Remote Power Supply provides regulated power to mSDI that distributes power to connected pressure scanners +12, -12, & +5VDC. |
PCU | Pressure Calibration Unit is a high accuracy servo-controlled pressure generation instrument |
RP | 8400 Remote Processor (RP) are rack mounted interfaces for PCU's & PSU's |
LS | Local Slave can be connected to the Remote Processor to expand the number of PCU’s |
OSCB | Optimus Scanner Cable, connects ESP pressure scanners to mSDI scanner interface |
OFCA | Optimus Fiber Optic Cable, provides data communication between mSDI scanner interface & OFIU |
8476 | Power Cable, 8476 provides regulated power to the mSDI from the RPS. |
OPCY | Y-Cable, connects between the 8476 cable and mSDI |
PBU | Pneumatic Blanking Unit, is needed to fill unused slots in the RP or LS |
MM | Mechanical Models, used during model build in place of scanners and mSDI |
Optimus Pressure Scanning System Datasheet |
- Differential or Vented Gauge
- Dry Noncorrosive Gases
- Proof Pressure 4 Times Rated Pressure (≤ 30 psi)
- Proof Pressure 1.5 Times Rated Pressure (> 30 psi)
- 0.040" or 0.063" OD Stainless Steel Tubulation
- Digital Temperature Compensation (Option)
Type | Scanner |
# of Channels | 32 |
Operational Mode | Differential |
Full Scale | 1 psi, 2.5 psi, 5 psi, 10 psi, 15 psi, 30 psi, 45 psi, 50 psi, 100 psi |
Output | ESP, ESP-DTC |
Precision | ±0.03 % FS, ±0.06 % FS, ±0.15 % FS |
- Differential or Vented Gauge
- Dry Noncorrosive Gases
- Proof Pressure 4 Times Rated Pressure (≤ 30 psi)
- Proof Pressure 1.5 Times Rated Pressure (> 30 psi)
- 0.040" or 0.063" OD Stainless Steel Tubulation
- Digital Temperature Compensation (Option)
Type | Scanner |
# of Channels | 64 |
Operational Mode | Differential |
Full Scale | 1 psi, 2.5 psi, 5 psi, 10 psi, 15 psi, 30 psi, 45 psi, 50 psi, 100 psi |
Output | ESP, ESP-DTC |
Precision | ±0.03 % FS, ±0.06 % FS, ±0.15 % FS |
- Differential or Vented Gauge
- Dry Noncorrosive Gases
- Proof Pressure 4 Times Rated Pressure (≤ 30 psi)
- Proof Pressure 1.5 Times Rated Pressure (> 30 psi)
- 0.040" or 0.063" OD Stainless Steel Tubulation
- Digital Temperature Compensation (Option)
Type | Scanner |
# of Channels | 64 |
Operational Mode | Differential |
Full Scale | 1 psi, 2.5 psi, 5 psi, 10 psi, 15 psi, 30 psi, 45 psi, 50 psi, 100 psi |
Output | ESP, ESP-DTC |
Precision | ±0.03 % FS, ±0.06 % FS, ±0.15 % FS |
- Differential or Vented Gauge
- Dry Noncorrosive Gases
- Proof Pressure 4 Times Rated Pressure (≤ 30 psi)
- Proof Pressure 1.5 Times Rated Pressure (> 30 psi)
- 0.040" or 0.063" OD Stainless Steel Tubulation
- Digital Temperature Compensation (Option)
Type | Scanner |
# of Channels | 32 |
Operational Mode | Differential |
Full Scale | 1 psi, 2.5 psi, 5 psi, 10 psi, 15 psi, 30 psi, 45 psi, 50 psi, 100 psi |
Output | ESP, ESP-DTC |
Precision | ±0.03 % FS, ±0.06 % FS, ±0.15 % FS |
- Differential or Absolute compensated engineering unit pressure data
- Precision measurements are provided by dual 24-bit ADC’s for pressure & temperature
- Electrically Driven Valve (optional) gives the scanner a purge and re-zero facility.
- Precise Temperature measurement compensates for thermal effects on the Pressure Measurements.
- Pressure Ranges from 4”WC up to 45 psid and 16 to 58 psia
Type | Scanner |
# of Channels | 64 |
Operational Mode | Absolute, Differential |
Full Scale | 0.5 psi, 50 psi |
Output | Ethernet, CANOpen |
Precision | ±0.03 % FS, ±0.06 % FS |
- This product has been discontinued & replaced with the 32HD-DTC
- Differential or Vented Gauge
- Dry Noncorrosive Gases
- Proof Pressure 4 Times Rated Pressure (¡Ü 30 psi)
- Proof Pressure 1.5 Times Rated Pressure (> 30 psi)
- 0.040" or 0.063" OD Stainless Steel Tubulation
Type | Scanner |
# of Channels | 16 |
Operational Mode | Differential |
Full Scale | 1 psi, 2.5 psi, 5 psi, 10 psi, 15 psi, 30 psi, 45 psi, 50 psi, 100 psi |
Output | ESP, ESP-DTC |
Precision | ±0.03 % FS, ±0.06 % FS, ±0.15 % FS |
- Scanner Digitizer Interface
- Dry Air Pressure Medium
- Compatible with Conventional 8400 Systems
- Compatible with Conventional ESP & DTC ESP Systems
- 20:1 Reduction in ESP Thermal Errors
- Suited for Wind Tunnel Testing
Type | Scanner |
Interface | ESP, ESP-DTC |
# of Scanners | 12, 16 |
Output | Ethernet |
Min Temperature | 0 °C |
Max Temperature | 80 °C |