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SATURN Modules

Saturn BoardEach SATURN transient recorder system can be equipped with a varying number of SATURN Module Carrier Boards. These carrier boards are equipped with reconfigurable logic and a large data memory. Each carrier board can carry up to two hardware modules. Available options include single-ended, differential, and channel-isolated measurement modules, as well as digital I/O modules and analog output modules (programmable function generator modules).

The analog measurement modules are available with 6 software-selectable input ranges. On request, the input ranges can be customized (up to 8 ranges). Digital module triggers can be configured individually per module, analog data triggers individually per channel. Optional features include a selectable input impedance (50 ohms / 1 MOhm) and a switchable AC/DC coupling. If required, the front-end amplifiers are also available with an improved signal-to-noise ratio and bit extension through intelligent oversampling.

Optional: Galvanic Isolation for measurements in the case of floating potential can be realised safely with SATURN Fiber-Optic-Satellites. A fiber-optic cable then connects the carrier board in the main chassis with battery powered "satellites" which hold the measurement modules. This ensures galvanic isolation and allows to bridge over of km long distances. Perfectly synchronised acquisition is guaranteed even in the case of mixed fiber lengths and in combination with "local" modules (installed directly in the main chassis). The intelligent control of the battery "power packs" ensures maximum operation time and permanent control.

 

Single-Ended Modules

This module series offers 4 or 8 single-ended channels per module.

Various 8-channel modules are available, offering maximum measurement rates of 200kS/s to 25MS/s per channel and resolutions between 16bits and 20bits. By using 2 of these modules on one carrier board, 16 measurement channels per slot can be provided in a space-saving manner.

In addition, two 4-channel high-speed modules are available. One module enables measurement rates of up to 1GS/s per channel with a resolution of 16bits. The other module can be used in 1-, 2-, or 4-channel mode and then offers maximum measurement rates of 20GS/s, 10GS/s, or 5GS/s per channel with a resolution of 12bits. By using two modules on a carrier board, 8 high-speed measurement channels per slot can be provided in a very space-saving manner.

Differential Modules

This module series offers 1 or 4 differential input channels per module. However, these module can be used either in differential or single-ended mode, which is selectable in the software!

These modules offer a resolution from from 16bit to 20bit and maximum sampling rates in a range from 1MS/s up to 100MS/s per channel. There are also switchable modules available, which for instance provide 100MS/s per channel in 1-channel-mode and 25MS/s per channel in 4-channel-mode. The bandwidth is adapted automatically according to the settings.