For temporary but critical on-site data acquisition,
the portable, high-speed Model MP7 MeasuringPAD offers a convenient, economical alternative to an elaborate test and measurement installation.

This sturdy hand-held instrument can be used in a wide range of manufacturing, laboratory, plant operations, and quality control applications.  Rapidly collecting, monitoring, and displaying multiple sensor inputs, it's ideal for

	troubleshooting
	maintenance
	process tuning
	fault recording
	trend analysis
	and much more . . .

Configured and operated through an easy-to-use color touchscreen interface, MeasuringPAD continuously scans all active inputs, digitizing with 16-bit A/D while checking for limit-violation triggers and refreshing its memory buffer at 10 kHz per input.

Real-Time Data Monitoring High-Speed Data Recording Multichannel Data Display Fast and Easy Touchscreen Setup Optional Accessories Specifications	Every MeasuringPAD includes AC Power Adaptor Supporting Easel Carry Strap  Compact Flash Memory Card User's Guide INPUT "PODS" ARE PURCHASED SEPARATELY
Click here to order our new MeasuringPAD brochure, or click here to download. Click here to view /download the MeasuringPAD User's Guide    To take a MeasuringPAD "TEST DRIVE"   Click here This 11-minute web demo using the instrument simulator is hosted by Interwise.  Please be patient as Java applets download (may take a minute or two for most non-dialup users).

MeasuringPAD provides live readout of up to sixteen different analog inputs and up to eight logic-level digital inputs.  As numerical measurements are monitored for exact conformance to user-entered setpoints, the vivid color-coded status display lets you size up your test or process at a glance.  To ensure true "finished-answer" readability, analog signals are easily scalable to desired engineering units.

Convenient input "pods" allow fast and easy hookup of machine- or process-dedicated sensors—including

	Model MP30V Voltage Pod  (for voltage sources up to ±30 VDC or 24 VAC)
	Model MP300V Voltage Pod  (for voltage sources up to ±300 VDC or 240 VAC)
	Model MP600V Voltage Pod  (for voltage sources up to ±600 VDC or 480 VAC)
	Model MP20MA Current Pod  (for industry-standard 4-20 mA  sources)
	Model MPUC Universal Current Pod  (for clamp on current probes from  10ma to 3000 Amps full scale)
	Model MPSTR  DC Strain Gage Pod (for 1, 2, 4, & 10 mV/V full bridges)
	Model MPUT Thermocouple Pod (for most TC types)

See Specifications, below, for more pod details.

Digital inputs are standard TTL-level signals from switches, contacts, encoders, pickups, and other frequency-generating devices.  They may be used to trigger the logging of data, to perform programmable counting and timing operations, and to monitor frequency and quadrature.

Up to eight internal cross-channel math calculations can also be set up to display and monitor additional process variables such as horsepower, efficiency, and corrected flow—plus signal max/min and average values.

The following block diagram gives an overview of MeasuringPAD's internal functions and data flow (click on image to enlarge).

You can instruct MeasuringPAD to sample scaled measurements at a regular time interval—or, immediately on detection of any specified trigger event, to begin recording at a special rate that can be up to a microsecond-level "burst" speed.  Instantly stored on a standard CF memory card in a simple and universally compatible ASCII text format, data records are both time- and trigger-stamped, and may be directly imported by all kinds of third-party programs for post-analysis and report generation, without the need for special drivers or version-dependent operating systems.

If desired, records of data values as they existed just prior to a triggering event can be included in the stored data file.  The touch of a button will display a scrollable spreadsheet report of all currently logged data, including time and event indication.

Now available... The new XLoggerMP utility operates as an Excel add-in to allow direct importation of any MeasuringPAD data file. Click here to download your free copy.

For instant operator interpretation of measurement results, the backlit color LCD furnishes real-time display of measured and calculated values in a number of programmable formats, including

	bargraph—for rapid visual comparison of up to sixteen active parameters
	trend—for simultaneous, independently scalable timeplotting of up to four active parameters
	scope—for live display of up to ten active waveform inputs in a conventional oscilloscope mode
	discrete Fourier transform (DFT)—for harmonic analysis of a selected analog input; displayed in 10-Hz "buckets," amplitude and frequency are sampled at up to 5 kHz

Using MeasuringPAD's unique touchscreen pages, setting up the instrument literally takes seconds.  Simple user selections and clear, intuitive pathing make the setup process both easy to use and easy to learn.  Once created, multiple test-specific setups can be stored for instant reloading. 

Model

Description

Cable Sets

MP-HVC

High Voltage Cable Set

MP-LVC

Low Voltage Cable Set

Battery and Memory

MP-EXB

External Battery Charger

MP-FRB

Field-Replaceable NiMH Battery Pack

MP-32M

32M Compact Flash Memory Card

MP-64M

64M Compact Flash Memory Card

MP-128M

128M Compact Flash Memory Card

FR-USB

Flash Card Reader, USB

Conveyance

MP-SSC

Soft-Sided Carrying Bag of rugged cordura nylon

MP-RSC

Reusable Shipping Container—Protects the instrument during repeated shipping. Complies with NSTA Project 1A vibration and drop specification. Includes space for accessories.

MP-WPC

Weatherproof Container

MP-LPC

Lockable Portable Case—Rugged, weatherproof case (NEMA 4x) for harsh environments.

General

Dimensions (HWD)

12" x 2.5" x 8" (30 cm x 6.4 cm x 20.3 cm)

Weight

4.2 lb. (1.9 kg)

Operating Temperature Range

-10° C to 50° C (14° F to 122° F)

Storage Temperature Range

-40° C to 85° C (-40° F to 185° F)

Operating Relative Humidity

95%, noncondensing

System Time Clock

Crystal-controlled; 1-second resolution

Display

Contrast-adjustable 320 x 240 LCD color touchscreen with audible feedback and programmable backlight timeout; available languages include English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish

Memory Card

Compact flash 32M card supplied for nonvolatile storage of data and setups

Power

Internal battery of six sealed, rechargeable NiMH cells (7.2 VDC; 2.7 Ah);  AC Power Adapter supplied (90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz)* 

Supporting Easel
and Carry Strap

Supplied.  For OPTIONAL accessories, see the table, above.

Scanning, Monitoring, and Recording

Scan Rate

10 kHz per analog input; 40 kHz per digital input

A/D Conversion

16-bit

Overall Accuracy (All Measurements)

±0.1% of full scale or better

Overrange (All Measurements)

10% of full scale

Logging Modes

Manual

A single "snapshot" record taken via touchscreen button

Timed

Records taken automatically between specified start and stop times; user-specified rate from 1 second to 1 hour

Event-Triggered

Records taken while any triggering limit violation or digital input occurs; user-specified rate from one millisecond to 24 hours, or "burst" speed (as fast as possible); overrides timed logging, and may include "pretrigger" data, if desired

Setpoint Violation Alert

User-enabled beeper

Test / Process Interface

External Sensor Interface PODS

Up to four per MeasuringPAD unit (ordered separately)
Four DC-coupled differential analog inputs of the same type per pod
Two digital inputs per pod
EEPROM per pod, for ID and storage of calibration values

Analog Inputs

30-VDC VOLTAGE POD

Operating Range (Differential)

±0 to 30 VDC or 0 to 24 VAC RMS; will sustain ±400 VDC for one minute without instrument damage

Common-Mode Range

±30 VDC operating; ±200 VDC without instrument damage

Resolution

Millivolts

Input Impedance

4 MΩ (differential); 1 MΩ (common-mode)

Accuracy

±0.1% of full scale up to 400 Hz; ±1.0% of full scale up to 5 kHz

Connection

Five-way binding posts

300-VDC VOLTAGE POD

Operating Range (Differential)

±0 to 300 VDC or 0 to 240 VAC RMS; will sustain ±600 VDC for one minute without instrument damage

Common-Mode Range

±300 VDC operating and without instrument damage

Resolution

Hundredths of a volt

Input Impedance

40 MΩ (differential); 10 MΩ (common-mode)

Accuracy

±0.1% of full scale up to 400 Hz; ±1.0% of full scale up to 5 kHz

Connection

Safety banana jacks

DC Strain Gage POD

Operating Range (Differential)

±0 to 30 mV/V input. Range selectable via jumper for 1, 2, 4 & 10 mV/V full bridge sensors. 

Bridge Resistance

350 to 5,000 Ohm bridge sensors

Excitation

2.5 Volts, sensed at the POD.

Accuracy

±0.1% of full scale up to 400 Hz; ±1.0% of full scale up to 5 kHz

Connection

Six position screw terminal connector ( four provided ), removable

Universal CURRENT POD

Operating Range 

10ma to 3000 Amps, probe dependant

Resolution

Milliamps

Accuracy

±0.1% of full scale up to 400 Hz; ±1.0% of full scale up to 5 kHz

Connection

Quick disconnects via current clamp connector.

600-VDC VOLTAGE POD

Operating Range (Differential)

±0 to 600 VDC or 0 to 480 VAC RMS; will sustain ±1000 VDC for one minute without instrument damage

Common Mode Range 

±600 VDC operating and without instrument damage

20-mA CURRENT POD

Operating Range (Differential)

±0 to 20 mADC or 0 to 14 mAAC RMS; will sustain ±50 mADC for one minute without instrument damage

Resolution

Microamps

Input Impedance

250 Ω (differential); 500 kΩ (common-mode)

Accuracy

±0.1% of full scale up to 400 Hz; ±1.0% of full scale up to 5 kHz

Connection

Five-way binding posts

THERMOCOUPLE POD

Accepted TC Types

B, E, J, K, N, R, S, and T

Voltage Range 

Operating Range (Differential)

-10 mVDC to +80 mVDC; will sustain ±50 VDC for one minute without instrument damage

Common-Mode Range

±30 VDC operating; ±50 VDC without instrument damage

Resolution

0.1 degree

Input Linearization

Via NIST table

Input Impedance

10 MΩ (differential); 1 MΩ in parallel with 0.02 μF (common-mode)

Accuracy

±0.1% of full scale DC ± 0.5° C cold-junction compensation

Connection

Mini jacks

Digital Inputs**

Input

Open collector, negative true

Maximum Frequency

10 kHz

Minimum Time Interval (for timed inputs)

1 msec

V_CC

4.5 to 30 VDC (V_L = 0 to 0.6 VDC; V_H = (V_CC - 2.0 VDC) to V_CC)

R_IN

1.2 kΩ @ V_CC of 5 VDC, approximate

Isolation

Optically isolated to 750 VAC RMS, common-mode

Protection

To ± 100 VDC or 120 VAC RMS

Debounce

Software-selectable hysteresis debounce when digital inputs are used as logging triggers

Connection

Five-way binding posts

* Length of operation on battery power is more than 2 hours when fully charged and with backlight on.  When the backlight is turned off, the unit can run continuously for more than 3 hours.  Trickle charge time is approximately 6 hours.

** FREQUENCY and QUADRATURE inputs are configurable for limit logic.