EDM 9.0 Release

Crystal Instruments is pleased to announce our EDM 9.0 release, the most powerful and feature rich version of EDM software.

EDM 9.0 release supports the newly introduced hardware units (Spider-80Hi, Spider-80Ci, Spider-20i, Spider-20H, Spider-20HE) that support data acquisition and recording for up to 256 kHz.

In addition, the proprietary Multi-Resolution technology has been extended to benefit frequently used Vibration Control tests for Single-axis and MIMO tests. Several feature enhancements and bug fixes resulted in this more intuitive and user-friendly version.

A major outline of the EDM 9.0 release is listed below. Refer to our detailed release notes to learn more about EDM 9.0 release.

New Introductions:

  • Introducing Spider Systems Featuring 256 kHz Sampling Rate (Spider-80Hi and Spider-80Ci)

  • Introducing the Ultra-Compact Spider-20H, Spider-HE & Spider-20i with 256 kHz Sampling Rate

  • Synchronized Data Acquisition Between Spider-20E and Spider-80X/Spider-80Xi Systems

  • Introducing Multi-Resolution Pretest in MIMO Sine

  • Extended SRS Span for MIMO SRS

  • Multi-Resolution Support for SoR and RoR Tests

  • Introducing the Sine Beat Seismic Test Type

  • Introducing EMA Testing Plan

  • Added Shaped Random/Burst Shaped Random Output Excitation in MIMO FRF Modal Analysis

  • Patented Multi-Resolution Spectrum Technology in Modal Analysis Extended to High Channel Count System

  • Support for Strain-gage Based Sensors on Spider-80SG or Spider-80SGi

  • Save and Continue an Unfinished test

  • Introducing Statistics Signals in EDM-DSA

  • Introducing Frequency Domain Signals in Variable Sampling Rate

  • Introducing Time Markers for Raw Time Recording Data

  • Support for Microsoft SQL Server 2017 and 2019

  • Ease of Connecting IEPE Sensors with Spider-80SGi

  • Introducing EDM-VCS Simulation       

New Hardware Introductions and Improvements to Existing Front-Ends
Front-end Types Spider-80Hi Spider-80Ci Spider-80Xi Spider-80SGi Spider-80Ti
Max Sampling Rate 256 kHz 256 kHz 102.4 kHz 102.4 kHz 2 kHz
Bandwidth 115.2 kHz 115.2 kHz 46 kHz 46 kHz -
Max Sampling rate for Raw Time Data Recording (Max Channels) 256 kHz (8 Channels/front-end) 256 kHz (8 Channels/front-end) 102.4 kHz (8 Channels/front-end) 102.4 kHz (8 Channels/front-end) 2 kHz (16 Channels/front-end)
Number of Inputs Per Front-end 8 8 8 8 16
Connector Type BNC BNC BNC LEMO 3-pin screwed terminal
Input Type
IEPE

Voltage TEDS
IEPE

Voltage TEDS

Charge Inputs
IEPE

Voltage TEDS
Voltage Strain gage

Strain gage-based sensors MEMS

DC-based sensors
3-wire RTD


K type thermocouple
Max Input Range ±20Vpk ±20Vpk ±20Vpk ±10V -------
Dynamic Range 160 dB 160 dB 160 dB 120 dB
Input Protection Voltage ±220V ±220V ±220V ±40V -------
Analog to Digital Converter Per Channel Dual 24-bit ADC Dual 24-bit ADC Dual 24-bit ADC 24-bit ADC -------
Phase Match < 1° up to 20 kHz < 1° up to 20 kHz < 1° up to 20 kHz < 1° up to 20 kHz -------

New features and Major improvements in VCS (Vibration Control System)

  • Introducing DOF Selection in the Control Panel for MIMO VCS tests

  • Send Digital Output before starting a VCS test  

  • CAN bus Supports Digital Outputs

  • Save Signals in Check Only Mode

  • Schedule Timer settings are added to Event Action Rules

 New features and Major improvements in DSA (Dynamic Signal Analysis)

  • Adjustable X-axis Range for Live Time Stream Display

  • Variable Sampling Rate Allows Selection of Higher Sampling Rates

  • Offset Nulling is Available in Event Action Rules         

  • Indefinite Peak Hold Spectrum

New features and Major Improvements in Modal Analysis

  • Improvised 3D Model Reconstruction

  • Improved Trigger Window       

  • Improved Driving Point Selection

  • Added DOF Information to the Live Signal List

  • Enhanced Stability Diagram

New features and Major Improvements in PA (Post Analyzer)

  • Standard Deviation Added to Statistics Signals in PA

  • Recording and Saving Simultaneously  

  • Option to Choose Acquired Time or Processed Time for Saved Signals

  • Data Conditioning Module Added to Project Template

New General Features and Improvements

  • Ease of Adding Modules to Tests or Switching Tests Between Spider Systems of Different Channel Counts

  • Introducing Customizable File Names for Report

  • Channel Status and Measurement Status Added to Saved Signals and Report

  • Introducing Advanced RTD Non-Linearity Correction for Accurate Temperature Measurements for Spider 80Ti

  • Real Time Signal Averaging Tool        

  • Customizable Rate for Statistics Time History Signals

  • Addition of Measurement Point, Coordinates and DOF to Input Channel Table   

Detailed Release notes can be found here: