TAU Advanced (TAU Mk2)
TAU Mk2
Product Overview
The main difference between the TAU Advanced (Model Number: TAU-8CH-24R, Mk2) and the TAU Standard (Model Number: TAU-8CH-24R, Mk1) are additional inputs for environmental (temperature, air pressure) or other scientific channels, like tilt. The TAU digitizers generate two separate streams of data, one based on a FIR “acausal” filter, while the other stream is based on a causal filter with low latency data output. Minimum latency as small as 0.1 seconds for 100sps.
Four different sample rates per channel can be output concurrently. The 8 channel inputs of the digitizer have an adjustable gain stage providing a versatile high dynamic range analogue input. For each channel the gain can be controlled independently.
Data are stored on two redundant SD cards, which can be removed without case disassembly. Data output from and communication with the devices is via USB or Ethernet ports.
For additional information and datasheets on TAU digitizer variants, please contact GaiaCode directly.
Key Features
Digitizer Characteristics
- 8 channel, 24-bit
- Independent FIR-Filters causal and acausal, available concurrently
- Low latency data streaming
- Dynamic range for 10 Hz sampling rate: 143.6 dB, for 100 Hz: 142.0 dB, for 1 kHz: 128.2 dB
- Five options for gain setting (x1, x2, x4, x8, x12)
- Four different sample rates are available for each channel of TAU concurrently
Enclosure
- Anodized Aluminium and Engineering Plastics
- Weight 1.6 kg
- Dimensions: 220x100x100 mm
- Waterproof as per IP68 standard (MIL-Spec connectors)
- Operating temperature: -20 to 80°C
Data Storage
- Format: MiniSEED or Proprietary Data Format
- Two removable 32 GB SD Cards
Power and Electronics
- Power consumption < 1.65 Watts with maximum 1000 sps and TCP/IP
- Input power is protected against reversed polarity
- Transient suppression
To obtain a detailed data sheet for this digitizer, please contact GaiaCode Headquarters
Disclaimer: The product specifications and the stated data are subject to change without prior notice.
