New Ultra-compact Spider-20H, Spider-20HE, & Spider-20i with 256 kHz Sampling Rate

Featuring the highest sampling rate provided in the industry at 256 kHz. Handheld battery powered system with wired & wireless network options and 20V input range. Sync between multiple devices. Choose the convenient portable model or industrial model for permanent mounting.

The Spider-20H, Spider-20HE, and Spider-20i received a hardware upgrade to support an impressive 256 kHz samping rate on all 4 input channels. It is the highest sampling rate offered in the market of compact analyzers. The high sampling rate is especially beneficial for measuring high orders and transient capture in blast tests, pyroshock events, drop shock tests, crash tests, etc.

In addition to the high samping rate, the input range is expanded to 20V to capture larger signals.

Spiders with 256 kHz Sampling Rate

Crystal Instruments EDM 9.0 release introduces new additions to the Spider product line featuring support for sampling rates up to 256 kHz.

The new Spider-80Hi and Spider-80Ci are scalable versions of the Spider system featuring the impressive new 256 kHz sampling rate. Recording can also be performed at sampling rates up to 256 kHz for all input channels, up to 512 channels per Spider system.

The compact, ultra-portable four channel version of the Spider has also been developed to support a 256 kHz sampling rate. Currently, three variations of the compact Spiders supporting the 256 kHz sampling rate are available: Spider-20H, Spider-20HE, Spider-20i.

Sound Power on CoCo-80X

The CoCo-80X’s latest software release includes a new signal analysis project for Sound Power applications. The Sound Power CSA features a graphic interface to show the test point status. There are multiple test room types and microphone arrangements. When the test is complete, a report is generated.

Dynamic Signal AnalysisWalter Kemphaus - Product ManagerFebruary 25, 2019Acoustic Testing

Noise Criteria (NC) Curves

Noise Criteria (NC) curves are primarily used to rate indoor noise levels. It is important that the background noise levels are within acceptable limits to ensure optimal speech communication for structures ranging from residences and offices to hospitals and schools.

Sandeep MallelaSeptember 27, 2018Acoustic Testing

CoCo-80X: Designed for Usability

Today’s engineering tools are the result of constant software development, but these developments aren’t always best for the end-user. Engineers who are heavily invested in their tools will be reluctant to switch to a new device. In a time where software is constantly changing, people don’t have the time to struggle with new software interfaces. Especially field technicians, whose job is to collect and analyze data, don’t like wasting time getting used to a new software interface. Their job is already complicated, and is only made worse with a complicated measurement device. If their tools are too complicated to use, engineers will look for a simpler solution.

You have ten fingers, but that doesn’t mean the input range has to be 10 volts!

I’ve always wondered why some instruments in the market set their hardware input range to 10 V. Perhaps the hardware designer for these instruments possessed ten fingers and chose 10 V out of convenience. I can imagine their bosses eagerly approving the use of 10 V as well, because they too have ten fingers!

Crystal Instruments “CoCo” Dynamic Signal Analyzer Released with Advanced Connection Options, Large Touchscreen, Powerful Processor

In response to industry demands for reliable vibration data collection and dynamic signal analysis with complex real-time processing, Crystal Instruments has developed the CoCo-80X. The instrument is equipped with a 7-inch LCD touchscreen, a dual-core DaVinci series 1GHz processor, and a wide-range of connection options including CAN Bus, USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet, and SD card. CoCo-80X is also Wi-Fi and GPS enabled.

Noise and Vibration Monitoring for Construction Sites

Anyone who has lived or worked at or near a construction site is familiar with the sound of pile driving, or the mechanical driving of specialized poles into the earth to provide foundational support for buildings. The noise and vibrations of the work may continue at high decibels over a prolonged period of time.

Crystal InstrumentsDecember 8, 2015Acoustic Testing

Crystal Instruments Introduces Compact, Portable Dynamic Signal Analyzer to “Spider” Series

The Spider series of dynamic signal analyzers by Crystal Instruments welcomes its newest product, the Spider-20, which at 5 x 4 inches and 18 ounces is the most compact instrument in the product line.

What am I going to do with 128 channels?

The short answer is, “a lot!” DSA (dynamic signal analyzer) users will immediately be able to do more of what they already do, faster and easier. VCS (vibration control system) users will discover new and safer ways of testing products to requirement specifications.

Data Recording and EDM Post Analyzer – the Thinking Man’s Alternative

George Fox Lang for Crystal InstrumentsJanuary 19, 2015Machine Condition Monitoring, Acoustic Testing, Rotating Machinery Testing