AMSY-6

Vallen AMSY-6 is our fully digital multi-channel AE measurement system. It consists of parallel measurement channels and the system front-end software which runs on an external PC. A measurement channel consists of an AE sensor, preamplifier and one channel of an ASIP-2 (dual channel acoustic signal processor). Each channel combines an analog measurement section and a digital signal processing unit. AE features, such as time of the first threshold crossing (arrival time), risetime, duration, peak amplitude, energy and counts are extracted by the ASIP-2. In parallel to the feature extraction, the complete waveform can be recorded by an optional transient recorder module. Download the technical specifications here.

AMSY-6 Flyer

Chassis

The AMSY-6 is available in four rugged metal chassis models which accommodates up to 4, 12, 38 or 42 channels, respectively. The AE system is controlled by an external PC that can easily be disconnected, e.g., for offline analysis in the hotel room. Desktop PCs, laptops or industrial PCs can be used as well.

Connectivity High-speed USB3.0 interface for easy connection with any PC
Investment Protection Compatible with ASIP-2
Correlation with AE 4 (optional 8) parametric inputs for measuring pressure, strain, displacement, etc.
For any Material Test pulse generator is programmable up to 400 V to overcome strong wave attenuation
Audio Warning Audio unit which makes incoming AE signals audible
Real Time Indicators LEDs for displaying the most important system status information
Fast Response by Fingertip Switches for manually disabling data recording
Worldwide Usage Power supply 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, or 24 V DC
Ease of Stack Ability Up to eight chassis can be connected into one large system with up to 254 channels
Rack Mountable Versions Available

AE Signal Processors

The dual channel AE signal processor ASIP-2 is the result of more than 30 years of experience in developing digital AE systems. ASIP-2 can be used in various chassis sizes to provide high flexibility regarding the required number of channels in the AE system.

High Resolution 40 MHz sampling rate at 18-bit dynamic range
High Sensitivity Lowest possible system noise due to digital filtering of the ADC data stream
More Waveform Storage Space Up to 1 GB/channel, downloaded during acquisition
Field Hardened Rugged front panel BNC connectors for quick and easy cable connection
Real Time Indicators Front panel LEDs indicate hit detection, preamplifier-cable-interruption, audio and calibration selection as well as amplitude saturation, etc.
Advanced Filter Concept Allows for narrow band triggering of wideband transient recording and noise reduction; 500 digital band-pass filters are available as well as notch filter for single frequency disturbance elimination
Interoperatibility ASIP-2 cards are plugged into one or more chassis (up to eight) which can be interconnected to form one large system

Parametric Channels

Parametric input channels can be used to monitor environmental conditions such as temperature, load, etc., and correlate it to AE data. Four parametric input channels are available with every AMSY-6 chassis. Extension to 8 parametric input channels is possible per chassis (except for the smallest chassis) and up to 16 parametric input channels in multi-chassis setup.

  • Each input can be programmed to ±1 or ±10 V input voltage. Each input provides low pass filtering by a digital averaging over a user-defined time interval.
  • Parametric data sets are generated at the user-defined time interval and with every hit.
  • A 32-bit cycle counter for fatigue tests is also available via an analog parametric channel.
  • Any of the parametric input channels can be used to control the data recording. Data recording is disabled when the voltage at the selected parametric input channel is outside the user-defined limits.