Alto-6ch 6-Channel Analyzer DSP computation power embedded in a rugged case User Guide – V1.0 July 12, 2012 Soft dB Inc. 1040, Belvedere Avenue, Suite 215 Quebec (Quebec) Canada G1S 3G3 Toll free: 1-866-686-0993 (USA and Canada) E-mail: contact@softdb.
CONTENTS 1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 2 2 Features .................................................................................................................................... 2 3 Hardware specification ............................................................................................................. 2 4 Front Panel .......................................................
1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Alto-6ch unit. The Alto-6ch is a compact rugged case with an embedded state of the art Soft dB SR-MK3 DSP board allowing real-time and precise measurement with low energy consumption. Connected to a PC, the Alto-6ch provides a complete toolbox for acoustic and vibration measurements at a very competitive price. 2 Features • • • • • • • • 6 24-bit analog inputs, ± 1.
Front Panel Up/Down keypad Some software modules allow changing the display by using these up and down buttons. LCD screen Some software modules display data on this LCD screen. The image below shows the elements that can be displayed. 6 analog Inputs The unit allows up to 6 input channels trough the Lemo type connectors. Each output owns a small 4-state LED (off, red, green, orange) that can use the software. Alto-6ch Hardware User Guide – V1.
Back Panel 2 analog outputs The unit allows up to 2 output channels trough the Lemo type connectors. Each output owns a small 4-state LED (off, red, green, orange) that can use the software. Mini USB connector Usually, a PC is connected to the Alto-6ch unit trough this connector. Most software uses the USB connector. RJ45 Ethernet connector Alternatively, one could control the Alto-6ch trough this connector. The Ethernet feature requires the software to be designed accordingly.
Components Alto-6ch Hardware User Guide – V1.