Scientific Solutions ^® Inc.

ShipDAS ^® Data-Logger

Includes LabPac^® and PowerTag^®

Unattended Data Logging by Land, by Sea or by Air!

The Scientific Solutions' ShipDAS is ideal for unattended data logging of acceleration, vibration, temperature and humidity for extended periods of time. Features include eight fault-tolerant channels of accelerometer signal conditioning with programmable gain amplifiers, tunable anti-aliasing filters, and simultaneous sampling 16 bit Analog-to-Digital Conversion. Also included are dedicated temperature and humidity inputs with complete signal conditioning. The acquired data is time&date stamped with an internal clock synchronized to the atomic clock and location-stamped worldwide using an integrated GPS system. Features Advanced Dynamic Power Saving (ADPS) technology to reduce power consumption during acquisition with automatic sleep/wake functions for ultra-low power consumption and high performance nonvolatile memory to retain the acquired data under non-powered conditions. Intended for transportation shock, vibration and environmental data logging, its versatility also makes it convenient as a general purpose portable lightweight, low power acquisition system.

Great for Transportation Measurements and now with RFID capabilities!

When shipping products, you want to be sure that the products are not subjected to environmental conditions that are determental to the contents. ShipDAS can go along for the ride and automatically record key parameters working unattended around-the-clock monitoring and recording environmental conditions and providing a complete and accurate picture of the overall journey.

The buzz-word today in the shipping and retail industry is RFID, and shipDAS incoroprates RFID technology to allow seemless integration with RFID standard products for automatic tracking and collection of RFID data such as part numbers, serial numbers and associated shipping information.

Typically, RFID consits of three parts
(1). The Transceiver - which controls the antenna and collects data
(2). Scanning Antenna - which transmits a Radio Frequency (RF) signal under control of the Transceiver and receives an RF signal back from the RFID Transponder that is passed back to the Transceiver.
(3). The RFID Transponder - Also sometimes called the RFID Tag which contains the data that is being read and is normally located on the package.

The Scanning antenna transmits a Radio Frequency (RF) signal. The RF signal accomplishes two tasks:
(1). It provides a passive RFID transponder (the RFID TAG) with the energy to communicate
(2). It provides a communication path between the RFID TAG and the Transceiver.

When an RFID tag passes thru the electromagnetic field of the scanning antenna, it detects the presence of the RF signal and transmits the information contained in its microchip which in turn is picked up by the scanning antenna and the data is provided to the transceiver. The microchip of the RFID tag modulates the RF carrier waves that are sent back to the scanning antenna with digital data that can be processed. If the RFID is a "passive" device, it also draws power from the magnetic field and uses this to power the circuits of the RFID tag.

Hence there are two types of RFID tags; Passive and Active.

Passive RFID Tags - A "Passive" RFID tag contains no internal power source and hence do not require batteries to operate and thus can be much smaller and have a very long life span. However, because they have no active power of their own, passive RFID Tags are limited in the physical distance they can transmit their data.

Active RFID Tags - Contains its own power source which has the advantage that the reader can be much farther away and receive the data from the Tag. They are typically larger than the passive RFID tags (to account for the battery) and also have a life span limited by the life of the pattery. With active power as part of the RFID tag their is a boost in the effective operating range of the tag, i.e. they can transmit their data over a farther distance compared to the "Passive" version. The inclusion of the power also precludes the ability of the RFID device to acquire data while in transit such as environmental statistics, handling movement and transit paper trail.

ShipDAS implements Active RFID and uses the PowerTag software to determine which parameters are to be avilable thru the RFID communication interface. Any of the ShipDAS data collected and any of the shipping information (shipping start location, destination, serial numbers, part numbers, etc) can be easily tagged as RFID data.

Includes easy-to-use configuration software with PowerTag!

With the embedded PowerTag software you can select the the data files that are of intererst for ShipDAS to record. Using its embedded microprocessor and non-volatile memory, ShipDAS can record data files of Temperature, Humditiy, Vibration and Shock. PowerTag lets you easily select the data files for onfigure ShipDAS for any of the data files you want to select, including thresholds to stop/start recording.

With PowerTag technology embedded in the product, it can be used to select information to record including product part numbers, serial numbers, lot numbers. At the point of shipment the shipper uses PowerTag to select the files to update and fills in shipment information including:

Product Part Numbers
Product Serial Numbers
Lot Numbers
Shipping Source Location
Receiving Destination Location
Customs, duties and waybill information
RFID response information - allows the user to select which data files are transmitted via RFID

Once the product information is selected and the data files filled in with the proper information, PowerTag allows the user to select critical environmental criteria to monitor and record including:

Temperature
Relative Humidity (RH)
Shock (in g's)
Vibration
Acceleration
Motion (individually selected for each of the 6 degrees of freedom: x, y, z, tilt, roll, yaw)

PowerTag also allows for easy selection of data files to perform calculations and analysis including:
Events and conditions that might otherwise go unnoticed can be captured for later analysis and evaluation.

Averaging
Maximums and Minimums
Trending over extended periods of time
Time, Date and Location stamp the data

PowerTag not only facilitates the selection of the data to acquire and how to report the data, it also embeds tagged information into each data sample acquired. As an example, each accelerometer measurement is acquired using a 16 bit resolution Analog-to-Digital converter. Since PowerTag allows the user to select how many channels to acquire and which ones to acquire some method has to exist to match the data acquired with the particular accelerometer. This is done with "tag data" that is appended to the A/D sample data and is a very powerful feature of PowerTag.

Includes powerful LabPac32 software library!

LabPac32 is a sophisticated 32-bit kernel mode devicer driver and DLL function library that will optimize your Windows based research and industrial applications. Simple functions handle event counting, precision timing, analog input, analog output, digital input and digital output. LabPac32 uses a standard Dynamic Link Library (DLL) as the Application Programming Interface (API) allowing any language that runs under Windows 98, 2000 or XP access to its various functions.

Develop general or specialized Data Acquisition & Control applications
Optimized for speed and flexibility
32-bit ring-0 Kernel Mode Device Driver
Multi-language support
Timed interval processes
Trigger functions on external events
Supports hardware interrupts & BusMaster operations
Standard LabPac32.DLL interface across all Scientific Solutions Hardware

The LabPac32 software library along with the Kernel Mode Device Driver allows rapid custom application development that extends the use of ShipDAS from out-of-the box to semi-custom or even a full-custom application.

PowerTag is technology driven software from Scientific Solutions that allows you to quickly and easily select the data files for your acquisiton system. Used with ShipDAS the PowerTag software allows you to easily select various data types including:

Since ShipDAS is a powered system, it extends the distance for RFID sensors to read information. In addition to extending the signal range, the powered system also provides an an RFID signal with much improved signal-to-noise (SND) ratio than standard RFID implementations which provides for a more reliable readings and the ability to operate in more harsh and EMC noisy environments. PowerTag technology embedded in ShipDAS allows for complete configuration of the RFID data and operation.

Recording thresholds for Temperature, Humidity, Shock and Vibration
Continuous running or time sampled measurements
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Not only for shipping applications, but also for static applications for diagnosing and evaluating interior environments. Residental, commercial, industrial bulidings collectin information about heating,, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration system performance; energy efficiency and use; indoor air quality; power consumption; and electric light demand. ShipDAS can help to establish a baseline and determine energy-saving opportunities, recommend system changes and measure the results. Can also measure pressure gauges, AC current transformers, flow sensors. Can be placed in out of the way or hazardous locations to collect data.

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PowerTag is a set of technologies from Scientific Solutions that enables ...for the selection.
PowerTag is an outgrowth of LabPac. The combination of ShipDas, LabPac and PowerTag creates a versatile and powerful system that provides a complete picture of the environmental conditons subjected to your item being shipped.

Open, cross-platform support on Macintosh®, Windows® and UNIX® operating systems
Familiar Tools from a wide assortment of tools and programming language vendors, including Visual Basic®, Visual C++®, Borland® Delphi®, Borland C++, Java, and Java-enabled tools. Developers can use what they know and be productive immediately.

What can it do
PowerTag brings innovation and interactivity to applications. Because it is supported by many different languages and tools, it enables developers with varied backgrounds and expertise to expand their creative talents using the tools they know and understand and acan leverage the knowledge and work of the development community without a steep learning curve.

Why is it important

If your equipment needs to be keep within a particular temperature range, then with PowerTag you can select the upper and lower limit. ShipDAS then continuously monitors the temperature and automatically records the time and location via GPS of all temperature data that falls outside of the pre-selected range. With PowerTag you can select the thresholds for all of the different environmental conditions to monitor including Temperature, Humidity, Shock and Vibratsion.

PowerTag can be used for many different applications from desktop implementations to embedded microchip applications. Typcial examples include:
DeskTop systems
Data-loggers for unattended operation
smart cards.

PowerTag has been used in products such as
ShipDAS: - a sophisticated data-logger
LabPAC - Data Acquisition and control software library
Backup and data archiving solutions

The LabMaster PRO combines the features of several high-performance products onto an advanced PCI card. With a full range of features such as Analog Input, Analog Output, Digital I/O and Precision Timer/Counters - the LabMaster PRO provides the functionality required for a wide range of test and measurement applications. Great care is taken in the design and manufacturing of the LabMaster PRO to insure a quality product that provides accuracy and stability for demanding applications. Its unique features, rugged design and reliability make it ideal for acquiring and analyzing data in industrial, scientific, and educational fields.

Whether your applications are laboratory research, product development or production testing, the LabMaster PRO is up to the task and should provide you with years of reliable and trusted service.

Additional Features:
On-board sample memory, Auto-sequence Channel Array Table; DeskTop BNC, screw terminals, header and DB connection units.
Suggested Uses:
Ultra-low Noise acquisitions for medical EEG/EKG, sleep labs, sensor measurements, or product development and testing. High channel count (up to 256 Analog Inputs) and versatile expandability to meet your particular requirements.
Software Support:
32-bit kernel-mode Win Device Drivers and function library.

Trade-In your existing LabMaster ISA products towards purchase of a LabMaster PRO PCI card

LabMaster PRO Products


Part Number	Image	Product Overview	More Information
815300		LabMaster PRO with 60 pin connector Product Includes: LabMaster PRO PCI card with 60 pin connector Includes 1.5 meter, 60 pin cable Includes Win-32 devices drivers and LabPac32 library This 60pin version is for installations that previously used LabMaster AD, ADEX or other equipment such as SandMan Sleep Lab Amplifiers that require the 60 pin connector. Features Include: A/D, D/A, Digital I/O, Counter/Timer 32bit PCI BusMaster (132MBytes/sec) 16 to 256 Analog Inputs, 16bit resolution, 333Khz rate Programmable gain 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 supports Analog inputs from +/- 3uV to +/- 10 Volts Dual 16bit 500Khz Analog Output (expandable) 16bit Digital I/O (expandable) Five 16bit Counter/Timers On-board sample FIFO Memory Auto-sequence Channel Array table	Full Description and Specifications Frequently Asked Questions LabMaster PRO Manual (html) LabMaster PRO Manual (PDF)
815310		LabMaster PRO with 68 pin connector Product Includes: LabMaster PRO PCI card with 68 pin connector Includes 6 foot, 68 pin cable Includes Win-32 devices drivers and LabPac32 library This 68 pin version is suggested for new installations that do not require the 60 pin version. Features Include: A/D, D/A, Digital I/O, Counter/Timer 32bit PCI BusMaster (132MBytes/sec) 16 to 256 Analog Inputs, 16bit resolution, 333Khz rate Programmable gain 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 supports Analog inputs from +/- 3uV to +/- 10 Volts Dual 16bit 500Khz Analog Output (expandable) 16bit Digital I/O (expandable) Five 16bit Counter/Timers On-board sample FIFO Memory Auto-sequence Channel Array table	Full Description and Specifications Frequently Asked Questions LabMaster PRO Manual (html) LabMaster PRO Manual (PDF)

LabMaster PRO Accessories


Part Number	Photo	Product Overview	More Information
813510		DeskTop BNC PRO with 60pin connector Provides Convenient BNC connections Small footprint DeskTop Unit 11" W x 4" H x 7" D (280mm x 102mm x 178mm) Connections for 64 Analog Input Signals	Full Description and Specifications
813512		DeskTop BNC PRO with 68pin connector Provides Convenient BNC connections 16 Analog Input, 2 Analog Output, 16 Digital I/O, 10 Counter/Timer Small footprint DeskTop Unit 11" W x 4" H x 7" D (280mm x 102mm x 178mm) Connections for 64 Analog Input Signals	Full Description and Specifications
813511		DeskTop BNC Analog Expansion Connects to DeskTop BNC unit Provides BNC connections for an additional 16 Analog Input Channels Ain 16 to Ain 31 Complete with cable to attach to your existing DeskTop BNC unit	Full Description and Specifications
813515		DeskTop BNC Analog Expansion Connects to DeskTop BNC unit Provides BNC connections for an additional 16 Analog Input Channels Ain 32 to Ain 47 Complete with cable to attach to your existing DeskTop BNC unit	Full Description and Specifications
813516		DeskTop BNC Analog Expansion Connects to DeskTop BNC unit Provides BNC connections for an additional 16 Analog Input Channels Ain 48 to Ain 63 Complete with cable to attach to your existing DeskTop BNC unit	Full Description and Specifications
813514		LabRack BNC PRO with 68pin connector Provides Convenient BNC connections All signals are available using the BNC connections Rackmount 19" wide by 3U high Standard 3U high is 5.25" (133mm) Connections for 64 Analog Input Signals For a smaller rackmout solution, see the next item!	Full Description and Specifications
		LabRack BNC PRO 16 BNC / DB25 with 68pin connector 16 Convenient BNC connections Each BNC has a pair of wires that can be connected to any position on the internal screw terminal Convenient DB25 PIN connection Each pin of the connector has a wire that can be connected to any position on the internal screw terminal Internal Screw Terminal You can wire the 16 BNC and the DB25 to the signals you want. Rackmount 19" wide by 1U high Standard 1U high is 1.75" (44 mm) Unit comes with labels for each signal Allows you to label the connections to match your wiring.	Full Description and Specifications
813555		LabMaster SM64 Analog Input Unit with 60pin connector Provides Convenient DB25 Analog Input connections Small unit only 11" wide x 2" tall x 7" deep Popular for Sleep Lab applications	Full Description and Specifications
813565		LabMaster DC8 Analog Input Unit Provides Convenient 3.5mm Analog Input connections Un-used inputs are automatically Grounded Small unit only 4" wide x 2" tall x 5" deep Connects to DeskTop BNC, SM64, LabRack BNC units Popular with Sleep Lab Applications	Full Description and Specifications
813566		LabMaster DC16 Analog Input Unit Provides Convenient 3.5mm Analog Input connections Un-used inputs are automatically Grounded Small unit only 4" wide x 2" tall x 5" deep Connects to DeskTop BNC, SM64, LabRack BNC units Popular with Sleep Lab Applications	Full Description and Specifications
813572		LabMaster DeskTop AIDIO 6416 with 60 pin connection DeskTop unit supports 64 Analog Inputs and 16 Digital I/O signals Two DB37 Analog Input Connections on the front Analog Input Channels 0 to 31, and Channels 32 to 63 Four BNC Connections on the front Analog Input Channels 0 to 3 One DB25 Digital I/O Connection on the front 8 bits Digital IN and 8 bits Digital OUT Connects to LabMaster PRO with 60 pin cable
813574		LabMaster DeskTop AIDIO 6416 with 68 pin connection DeskTop unit supports 64 Analog Inputs and 16 Digital I/O signals Two DB37 Analog Input Connections on the front Analog Input Channels 0 to 31, and Channels 32 to 63 Four BNC Connections on the front Analog Input Channels 0 to 3 One DB25 Digital I/O Connection on the front 8 bits Digital IN and 8 bits Digital OUT Connects to LabMaster PRO with 68 pin cable
813575		LabMaster DeskTop AIDIO 128L16 with 68 pin connection DeskTop unit supports 128 Analog Inputs and 16 Digital I/O signals Four DB37 Analog Input Connections on the front Analog Input Channels 0 to 31, 32 to 63, 64 to 95, 96 to 127 Four BNC Connections on the front Analog Input Channels 0 to 3 One DB25 Digital I/O Connection on the front 8 bits Digital IN and 8 bits Digital OUT Can expand to 256 channels using AIDIO 128H Connects to LabMaster PRO with 68 pin cable
813576		LabMaster DeskTop AIDIO 128H with 68 pin connection DeskTop unit for additional 128 channels for AIDIO128L16 Four DB37 Analog Input Connections on the front Analog Input Channels 128 to 159, 160 to 191, 192 to 223, 224 to 255 Connects directly to AIDIO128L16 Must have the AIDIO 128L16 to use the AIDIO 128H
813540		LabMaster DeskTop Screw Termination with 60 pin connection and support for 16 Analog Inputs Provides Convenient screw terminals for signals 16 Analog Input, 2 Analog Output 8 Digital Input, 8 Digital Output, 8 Expansion Counter / Timer Signals Housed in small DeskTop unit Small unit only 11" wide x 2" tall x 7" deep	Full Description and Specifications
813570		LabMaster Desktop Screw Termination with 60 pin connection and support for 64 Analog Inputs Provides Convenient screw terminals for signals 64 Analog Input, 2 Analog Output 8 Digital Input, 8 Digital Output, 8 Expansion Counter /Timer Housed in small DeskTop unit Small unit only 11" wide x 2" tall x 7" deep	Full Description and Specifications
813530		LabMaster DeskTop Screw Termination with 68 pin connection and support for 16 Analog Inputs Provides Convenient screw terminals for signals 16 Analog Input, 2 Analog Output 8 Digital Input, 8 Digital Output, 8 Expansion Counter / Timer Signals Housed in small DeskTop unit Small unit only 11" wide x 2" tall x 7" deep	Full Description and Specifications
		LabMaster Desktop Screw Termination with 68 pin connection and support for 64 Analog Inputs Provides Convenient screw terminals for signals 64 Analog Input, 2 Analog Output 8 Digital Input, 8 Digital Output, 8 Expansion Counter /Timer Housed in small DeskTop unit Small unit only 11" wide x 2" tall x 7" deep	Full Description and Specifications
813542		LabMaster DeskTop Screw Termination - Mux Expansion For use with Screw Terminal units that have 16 Analog Input channels For either 60 or 68 pin versions Board adds inside the existing ST unit Increase Analog Input signals from 16 to 64 Includes cable used to connect to existing ST board inside the DeskTop unit
813525		LabMaster ST-BNC 20 Unit with 60 pin connection DeskTop Unit with 20 BNC signal connections User can wire the BNC to the desired siganals Each BNC has two internal wires Easy to connect to the internal screw terminal Versatility to change the BNC signal connections at any time Comes with labels you can apply to the BNC panel Identifies the connections you make Scientific Solutions can label, install and connect for you	Full Description and Specifications
813535		LabMaster ST-BNC 20 Unit with 68 pin connection DeskTop Unit with 20 BNC signal connections User can wire the BNC to the desired siganals Each BNC has two internal wires Easy to connect to the internal screw terminal Versatility to change the BNC signal connections at any time Comes with labels you can apply to the BNC panel Identifies the connections you make Scientific Solutions can label, install and connect for you	Full Description and Specifications
0821008		Windows Device Driver 32-bit kernel mode driver WDM driver supports Win98, 2000, XP Standard LabPac32 DLL function library included	Full Description and Specifications
0821012		LabPac32 Software Application Development Toolkit Software Development tools for creating your own applicaion Comes complete with Device Drivers for Scientific Solutions products WDM Driver Supports Win98, 2000, XP LabPac32 DLL as the API Software Developer Example programs Compiled EXE programs Source Code Header files C# Compilier Same compilier used to make examples Open Source compilier C# is an object oriented, well-structured and managed language Easy to create graphical software Includes MicroSoft dotNET Framework Allows you to compile programs to run in Windows
942543		Cable, 60 pin high-density, 1.5 meter For use with LabMaster cards using the 60pin connector This cable is supplied with the 60pin version of the card and is available as a replacement for lost or damaged cables.	Full Description and Specifications
942544		Cable, 60 pin high-density, 3.0 meter For use with LabMaster cards using the 60pin connector 1.5meter cable is supplied with the product. This 3 meter cable is only recommended for special applications that require a longer cable - consult with technical support before using.	Full Description and Specifications
0361003		Cable, 68 pin high-density, 6 ft. For use with LabMaster cards using the 68pin connector This cable is supplied with the 68pin version of the card and is available as a replacement for lost or damaged cables.	Full Description and Specifications