Sound and Vibration Data Acquisition NI USB-4431 NEW! • • • • • • • • One 24-bit analog output Four 24-bit simultaneous analog inputs ±3.5 V output range ±10 V input range 100 dB dynamic range Antialiasing filters TEDS read/write Software-selectable AC/DC coupling (0.1 Hz HPF) Recommended Software • Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite • Sound and Vibration Toolkit • LabVIEW Analysis Capabilities • • • • • • • Power spectra Zoom FFTs Fractional-octave analysis Vibration-level measurements Order spectra Transient analysis Sound quality >> For complete specifications, see the NI USB-443x Specifications manual at ni.com/manuals. Overview The NI USB-4431 is a five-channel dynamic signal acquisition module for making high-accuracy measurements from IEPE sensors. The USB-4431 delivers 100 dB of dynamic range and incorporates software-selectable IEPE (2.1 mA constant current) signal conditioning for accelerometers and microphones. The module consists of four analog input channels for reading from IEPE sensors with a single analog output. The four analog input channels simultaneously acquire at rates from 2 to 102.4 kS/s. In addition, each channel includes built-in antialiasing filters that automatically adjust to your sampling rate. The USB-4431 is ideal for a wide variety of portable test applications such as frequency response audio tests or suspension shaker tests. Hardware Each simultaneous signal is buffered, analog prefiltered, and sampled by a 24-bit delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that performs digital filtering with a cutoff frequency that automatically adjusts to your data rate. The USB-4431 features a voltage range of ±10 V and a dynamic range of 100 dB. In addition, the module can read and write to transducer electronic data sheet (TEDS) Class 1 smart sensors. The USB-4431 has ±60 V of overvoltage protection and three softwareselectable modes of measurement operation: IEPE-on with AC coupling, IEPE-off with AC coupling, and IEPE-off with DC coupling. The module uses a method of analog-to-digital conversion known as delta-sigma modulation. If, for example, the data rate is 25 kS/s, then each ADC actually samples its input signal at 3.2 MS/s (128 times the data rate) and produces samples that are applied to a digital filter. This filter then expands the data to 24 bits, rejects signal components greater than 12.5 kHz (the Nyquist frequency), and digitally resamples the data at the chosen data rate of 25 kS/s. This combination of analog and digital filtering provides an accurate representation of desirable signals while rejecting out-of-band signals. The built-in antialiasing filters automatically adjust themselves to discriminate between signals based on the frequency range, or bandwidth, of the signal. The USB-4431 offers analog output using a delta-sigma modulation digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The overclocking and filtering is done in the digital domain. The now-filtered signal is then output using a DAC. The DAC in the USB-4431 combines high image rejection performance with good flatness in the passband. The analog output also has the flexibility to generate a variety of signals from a DC voltage, to 43.5 kHz sine waves, to arbitrary waveforms. Analysis Software The USB-4431 is well-suited for noise and vibration analysis applications. The NI Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite, which specifically addresses these applications, has two components: the NI Sound and Vibration Assistant and LabVIEW analysis VIs (functions) for power spectra, frequency response (FRF), fractional octave analysis, sound-level measurements, order spectra, order maps, order extraction, sensor calibration, human vibration filters, torsional vibration, and sound quality. Sound and Vibration Data Acquisition NI Sound and Vibration Assistant The Sound and Vibration Assistant is interactive software designed to simplify the process of acquiring and analyzing noise and vibration signals by offering: • A drag-and-drop, interactive analysis and acquisition environment • Rapid measurement configuration • Extended functionality through LabVIEW Figure 1. Characterize vibration orders and orbit position with drag-and-drop analysis blocks. Interactive Analysis Environment The Sound and Vibration Assistant introduces an innovative approach to configuring your measurements using intuitive drag-and-drop steps. Combining the functionality of traditional noise and vibration analysis software with the flexibility to customize and automate routines, the Sound and Vibration Assistant can help you streamline your application. Rapid Measurement Configuration You can immediately use the many built-in steps in the Sound and Vibration Assistant. Instantly configure a measurement and analysis application with: • Hardware I/O – generation and acquisition of signals from a variety of devices, including data acquisition devices and modular instruments • Signal processing – filtering, windowing, and averaging • Time-domain analysis – sound- and vibration-level measurements • ANSI and IEC fractional-octave analysis • Frequency-domain analysis – power spectrum, frequency response, power-in-band, peak search, and distortion • Order analysis – tachometer processing, order power spectrum, order tracking, and order extraction • NEW! Bode and polar, orbit and timebase, and shaft centerline plot steps • NEW! Sound quality – sharpness, loudness, and roughness measurements • Report generation – ability to drag and drop signals to Microsoft Excel or export data to Microsoft Word or UFF58 files Extended Functionality through LabVIEW Reuse your measurement applications developed with the Sound and Vibration Assistant in LabVIEW by converting projects into LabVIEW block diagrams. With the LabVIEW full-featured graphical programming environment, you can further automate your application or customize your analysis. Sound and Vibration Analysis VIs for LabVIEW With the sound and vibration analysis VIs in LabVIEW, you can develop a variety of custom audio, acoustic, and vibration applications. Functionality includes: • Full, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, and 1/24 octave analysis with linear A-, B-, or C-weighting • Vibration level with single or double integration • Sound level with linear A-, B-, or C-weighting • Baseband, zoom, and subset power spectrum • Peak search • Power-in-band • Frequency response (FRF) • Filtering • Swept sine • Distortion analysis (THD, THD+N, IMD) • Noise measurements (SNR) • Human vibration weighting filters • Torsional vibration • Sound quality analysis • Tachometer signal processing • Order tracking • Order spectrum • Order extraction • New order plots (Bode and polar, shaft centerline, and orbit and timebase) • Spectral map • Waterfall display for power, octave, and order spectra Figure 2. Easy-to-Configure Octave Analysis Splash Screen BUY ONLINE at ni.com or CALL 800 813 3693 (U.S.) 2 Sound and Vibration Data Acquisition • Data presentation in cascade, shaft centerline, orbit, Bode, or polar plot format • Shock response spectrum • File input and output to UFF58 acquisition, National Instruments recommends DSA devices. With 24-bit ADCs and DACs and integrated antialiasing filters, DSA devices are ideal for acoustic, noise, and vibration measurements. There are numerous system requirements to consider when selecting data acquisition hardware for measuring or generating sound and vibration signals. From IEPE signal conditioning for accelerometers and microphones to high dynamic range (up to 118 dB) and multichannel synchronization (up to 13,000 channels), National Instruments offers a wide range of hardware products for your applications. Recommended Hardware The Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite includes more than 50 examples that work with both dynamic signal acquisition (DSA) and multifunction data acquisition devices. For sound and vibration data Product Bus High Performance NI 4461 PXI, PCI NI 4462 PXI, PCI High Density NI 4495 PXI NI 4496 PXI, PXI Express NI 4498 PXI, PXI Express Low Cost NI 4472 PXI, PCI NI 4474 PCI Portable/Compact NI 9233 USB NI 9234 USB, Wi-Fi NI 4432 USB NI 4431 USB Input Resolution Dynamic Range Sampling Rate Analog (bits) (dB) per Channel (kS/s) Inputs Input Range Gain Settings Coupling TEDS Support Analog Outputs 24 24 118 118 204.8 204.8 2 4 ±42 V to 316 mV ±42 V to 316 mV -20 to 30 dB in 10 dB increments -20 to 30 dB in 10 dB increments AC/DC AC/DC 2 – 24 24 24 114 114 114 204.8 204.8 204.8 16 16 16 ±10 to 1 V ±10 to 1 V ±10 V to 316 mV 0 and 20 dB 0 and 20 dB 0 to 30 dB in 10 dB increments DC AC AC – – – – 24 24 110 110 102.4 102.4 8 4 ±10 V ±10 V N/A N/A AC/DC AC/DC – – – – 24 24 24 24 102 102 101 100 50 51.2 102.4 102.4 4 4 5 4 ±5 V ±5 V ±40 V ±10 V N/A N/A N/A N/A AC AC/DC AC/DC AC/DC – – – 1 Table 2. NI Dynamic Signal Acquisition Hardware Ordering Information NI USB-4431 ..........................................................................780164-01 NI USB-4431 with Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite ..........................................................780165-01 NI USB-4432 ..........................................................................780421-01 NI USB-4432 with Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite ..........................................................780422-01 BUY NOW! For complete product specifications, pricing, and accessory information, call 800 813 3693 (U.S.) or go to ni.com/soundandvibration. BUY ONLINE at ni.com or CALL 800 813 3693 (U.S.) 3 Sound and Vibration Data Acquisition Safety and Compliance Specifications Safety Analog Input Input channels NI USB-4431 ................................... NI USB-4432 ................................... Input connector ................................... ADC resolution.................................... ADC type ............................................. Sampling mode ................................... Sample rates (ƒs) ................................. 4 5 1 BNC per channel 24 bits Delta-sigma Simultaneous 1 kS/s to 102.4 kS/s in 349.2 µS/s increments Sample rate accuracy ......................... ±100 ppm max Input range NI USB-4431 ................................... ±10 Vpk NI USB-4432 ................................... ±40 Vpk Input protection................................... ±60 V max 20 Hz to 46.4 kHz THD+N -90 dB typ -84 dB max -86 dB typ -80 dB max Analog Output 1 BNC DC to 43.5 kHz ±100 ppm max 24 bits Delta-sigma ±3.5 Vpk DC Indefinite 1 kΩ 50 Ω AO Distortion Update Rate (kS/s) 51.2 80 96 Note: For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or visit ni.com/certification, search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column. Electromagnetic Compatibility This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • EN 61326 (IEC 61326): Class A emissions; Basic immunity • AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions THD -99 dB typ -93 dB max -93 dB typ -87 dB max Output channels.................................. AO signal connection.......................... AO frequency range ............................ AO frequency accuracy ....................... DAC resolution.................................... DAC type ............................................. Output signal range ............................ Output coupling................................... Short circuit protection ....................... Minimum working load....................... Output impedance............................... • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 • UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1 • EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions AI Distortion and Noise Input Signal Frequency (ƒin) 20 Hz to 20 kHz This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: THD (1 kHz) -100 dB typ -97 dB typ -95 dB typ THD (20 Hz to 20 kHz) -89 dB max -86 dB max -85 dB max • FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions • ICES-001: Class A emissions Note: For EMC compliance, operate this product according to the documentation. CE Compliance This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows: • 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety) • 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) Note: Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information. 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