MODEL 100

Stand Alone Data Acquisition System

Based on a Field-Proven and Reliable design.
The Model 100 is a fully-automated intelligent stand-alone Data Acquisition System that
provides a means of processing and archiving analog data collected from a variety of
instruments and sensors. The unit incorporates powerful software, providing the user with
a high level of flexibility for configuring various applications. An operator can interact with
the software using either the front panel keyboard/display menu system or by using an
interactive command-oriented interface via the serial RS-232 communications port. The
menu system is designed to make the unit very simple for the operator to comprehend and
use. The serial command interface is designed to simplify interaction with other computer
systems.
Combining the advanced engineering of Tanabyte Instrument Systems with the wide range
of functions such as real-time digital signal processing, process control functions that
include cross-channel calculations, per-channel limit checking and alarming, digital control
outputs, and multiple data review formats.
The Model 100 combines advanced hardware design and sophisticated software package
to provide a comprehensive integrated solution carefully engineered to meet the air
monitoring application's demands for precision, flexibility and reliability.
Precision...
• Real-time analog signal conditioning and high-speed digital signal processing mean
faster answers and immediate control action.

• The highest accuracy results from 12-bit A/D conversion with floating-point math following
per-channel analog filtering and built-in calibration.

• By virtue of these and the differential input feature, Model 100 is capable of monitoring
even noisy signals, yielding a typical measurement accuracy of 0.1% of full scale, after
calibration.

Flexibility...
• Menu driven software permits easy setup of standard functions to obtain finished
engineering unit answers and precisely timed responses for process control.

• Every system is directly compatible with the Dasibi Environmental Corp. Model 8001
Datalogger. All boards are interchangeable and the operating software’s menu system
retains the same structure.

• Open-architecture linkage makes data easily accessible via commercial third-party

software.

Reliability...
• Model 100 dynamic database makes 100% of acquired data available on a real-time
basis.

• The hardware environment using premium components and state-of-the-art circuitry

guarantees drift-free measurement and dependable control action.

• Full stand-alone functionality ensure maximum uptime. Through a large repertoire of

standard processing functions, each system can be easily configured for specific
measurement and control requirements.
 FEATURES
Operating System
Simple menu system for operator interaction via the front panel or, remotely, via the serial
port.
Multi-tasking allows simultaneous operation via the front panel and serial port without
disturbing data collection.
Multi-level password system protects data and setups against unauthorized access.
Power failure and error logs are retained in memory.

Data Collection
Up to 32 analog input channels.
Selectable averaging times of 1,2,3,4,5,6, 10, 12,15, 20 or 30 minutes in addition to hourly
averages.
Engineering unit conversions.
Input voltage range selectable on a per channel basis.
Single-ended or differential selectable on a per channel basis.
Automatic data validation and flagging.

Calculations
Selectable calculation function for each data channel: Accumulation, subtraction and peak.
Standard averaging.
Vector or scalar wind direction.
Vector or scalar wind speed.
Standard deviation of wind direction (Sigma theta)
Polynomial linearization

Reporting
Hourly report of intermediate averages.
Daily report of hourly averages.
Zero/span and multipoint calibration reports.
Real-time data reports on display or printer.
Data can be reported from main memory or data pack.

Events
Up to 30 user definable events may be specified to control external devices.
Each event can contain up to 9 steps of independently programmable durations.
Starting time, date and frequency specified for each event.
Event frequencies from minutes to days may be specified.

Calibrations
Calibration results are automatically captured for internally or externally controlled calibrations.
Zero/span, precision or multipoint calibrations are supported

Alarms
Multiple user defined alarm conditions.
Alarms may be based on instantaneous, intermediate or hourly averages.
Specified outputs maybe activated by alarms.
Alarm messages sent via modem.

Telemetry and data retrieval

Error checked data transfers via telephone or radio modem (using the Xmodem protocol).
Data can be physically transported via data packs where telephone
lines are not available.
Setups can be up-loaded and down-loaded remotely.
Compressed binary communications protocol for rapid data retrieval.
 SPECIFICATIONS
Environmental
Operating Temp. 0° to 45°C
Humidity 0 to 90%, noncondensing

ANALOG INPUTS
Input Type Single-ended or differential voltage inputs, software
selectable by channel

Input Range 100mV, 1V, 5V or 10V, software selectable by channel

each channel sampled once per second.

Input Resistance greater than 100 megohms

Input Accuracy better than .1% of full scale

A-D type integrating dual slope with auto zero

A-D resolution 12 bits plus sign

Data averaging 1 hour plus selectable intermediate average

Digital I/O
Status input voltage range up to 35V, TTL, or contact closure
(internal 33K pull-up resistor to 5V)

Control output maximum voltage 35VDC

Control output maximum current 500mA with all outputs activated; 1.2A with only one
output activated
Data Input & Output
Serial communication port:
Compatibility RS232C; plug compatible with IBM PC serial port
Baud Rates 300 thru 19.2K (up to 38.4K on 8001)
Connector 9 pin male D-subminiature

Printer port:
Compatibility with IBM PC
Connector 25 pin female D-subminiature

Calendar Clock
Features hour, minute, second, month, day, and year with
automatic leap year compensation.
Accuracy +/-1 minute per month at 25°C
Battery backup greater than 7 years without power applied

RAM
Size 32K bytes (128K bytes fro 8001)

EPROM up to 1 MB
External Memory
Features write protect switch, rechargeable battery
Size 512K bytes (200,000 data points)