VTI Instruments - APEX Turbine Data System (DS)
The APEX Turbine Data System (DS) is the next generation of data acquisition, control, setup, and online analysis. It reliably acquires time-synchronized data from a network of digitizers, regardless of sample rate or sensor type.
Setup & Control
- Very high reliability – Unit Under Test doesn’t wait for data system
- Can use same software with different hardware
- Operators only need to learn one interface
- Pick whatever hardware is best for the test
- Completely open architecture
- Data format non-proprietary, public
- Seamless integration of dynamic data and Static Data Acquitsition System data
- Used extensively by most major OEM’s
Online Data Analysis
- Complete online, real time engineering analysis of data saves time and money
- Improve Unit Under Test safety
- Eliminate useless testing
- Accelerate offline analysis
- Use multiple monitoring stations/engineers to distribute analysis workload
- Sophisticated use of frequency domain limits provides advanced online analysis capability
- FREE Data Viewer
More Product Information

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Automatic calibration of instruments
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In line with ISO17025 and other metrology standards
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Automated optical readout module for multimeters
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Unlimited custom instruments and procedures

- Combine up to 6 SPDT and 6 multiport high-performance building blocks in a 2U footprint
- Extended life and self-terminating options provide maximum design flexibility
- Embedded web interface provides interactive utility to monitor and control relays from anywhere in the world
- Flexible API supports IVI and Linux development environments minimizing software investment
- LXI Trigger Event implementation provides seamless test synchronization with external devices

The LXI mainframes family includes 2-slot, half-rack LXI switching and data acquisition mainframes (EX1202/EX1262), 16-slot, 3U LXI switching and data acquisition mainframes (EX1208A and EX1208B, pictured), and 6-slot, 1U LXI switching and data acquisition mainframes (EX1206A).

- Modular 6.5 digit DMMs for the EX1200 mainframes
- Tightly integrated into mainframes, allowing high-speed, synchronized scanning measurements without the need for external cabling.
- Input can be routed directly to the DMM or through an internal analog bus on the backplane.
- Super fast scanning with no processor intervention required
- Scanning configuration can be saved in the DMM’s non-volatile memory allowing quick recall of saved states
- Integrating ADC for with adjustable integration time depending on the level of accuracy required.
- “True RMS” AC readings
- Frequency and temperature measurements

Multiplexer switch modules up to 1000VDC in a 1, 2 or 4 wire configurations.

The SMP5xxx product family is made up of the SMP5001 through SMP5005 general purpose relays.

- Eight channel, universal, 2-/4-wire RTD simulator
- Fast, monotonic, glitch-free resistance value programming
- Suitable for simulating resistors, platinum/copper/nickel RTDs
- Suitable for pulsed and continuous excitation inputs
- Direct temperature value programming
- Extensive triggering capability
- Synchronize level changes with input measurements to facilitate test sequencing

The EMX-2500 is a Gigabit Ethernet LXI Controller for the EMX Series of PXIe Instruments.

- Dual Voltage ranges that support over-voltage testing on 480V-based systems
- Separate terminal blocks for single-phase and three-phase AC power supply outputs
- High Power AC and DC Source
- Auto paralleling for higher power system expansion
- Single and three-phase modes
- Arbitrary & Harmonic Waveform Generation
- Standard LXI LAN, USB, and RS-232, Optional GPIB
- Step, list, and pulse voltage transients with down to 500usec resolution
- Complete avionics power quality test suites
- 15kVA to 1MVA Power Levels
- Intuitive 5” color display for ease of navigation
- Internationally accepted test routines for EMI/EMC, Safety Compliance

VTI Instruments
VTI Instruments, an AMETEK Programmable Power brand, provides products and systems which are used to monitor and record data that characterizes the physical integrity and performance of aircraft, engines, and other large structures, as well as automate the functional testing of complex electronic systems. VTI Instruments is recognized as an industry leader with a reputation of providing reliable data, first time, every time. A sustained focus on innovation and technology enables customers to optimize their capital investment through product longevity, while ensuring unmatched measurement integrity and data reliability.
VTI Instruments has customers in over 30 different countries and in a wide variety of industries including aerospace, defense, power generation, automotive and consumer electronics.
Contact Details
AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc. (VTI Instruments) − San Diego
9250 Brown Deer Road, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
Phone: 858-450-0085
Fax: 858-458-0267
Email: sales.ppd@ametek.com for general inquiries
Test & Measurement
