What industries use this DAS?

Primarily aerospace and automotive engine test facilities, R&D labs, propulsion test cells, component durability labs, and endurance test environments where time-synchronized multi-domain data is essential.

Engine Test Cell Data Acquisition System | Multi-Cell DAQ | 24-bit | ≤1 µs Sync

Name: Engine Test Cell Data Acquisition System
Brand: Neometrix
Availability: InStock

01

Overview

One platform, every test cell.

From thermals and pressures to vibration and video — all channels on one hardware clock, all cells on one console.

Engine Test Cell DAQ — control rack detail

Fig · 02 Signal conditioning rack — thermocouple, RTD, pressure, and IEPE modules

The Engine Test Cell Data Acquisition System is a turnkey, industrial-grade platform for multi-cell engine testing. It captures, time-locks, visualizes, and archives high-fidelity measurements and synchronized video, then publishes structured results onto the plant network for downstream analysis and reporting.

Mixed-rate channels — high-speed vibration at 200 kS/s, pressures at 5 kS/s, thermocouples, flowmeters, and discrete interlocks — are acquired on a common hardware clock so events align precisely across every test cell. Hardware sync ≤1 µs inter-chassis skew, with GPS/PTP absolute timestamps available.

Fast setup, fewer errors, defensible data — every run, every cell.

Built for both new facilities and brownfield upgrades: reuse existing sensors, junction boxes, wiring routes, and PLC interlocks. Protocol bridges (Modbus/TCP, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP) connect cleanly with existing SCADA and plant IMS without disrupting current operations. Scales from a few benches to 15+ cells via VLAN segmentation, RAID-protected central historian, and role-based access control.

02

Architecture

Six-layer system architecture.

From sensor to report — every layer purpose-designed for demanding engine test environments.

Sensor Layer

Thermocouples (T/K/J), RTDs, bridge/strain pressure transducers, magnetic/Hall speed pickups, torque meters, air/fuel/coolant flowmeters, IEPE accelerometers, discrete I/O, and safety/interlock lines.

Signal Conditioning

Channel-level isolation and protection; cold-junction compensation; 4-wire RTD; programmable bridge excitation; IEPE current supply; 4–20 mA / 0–10 V; anti-aliasing filters; surge and over-voltage protection.

DAQ & Timing

Modular multi-slot chassis per cell; simultaneous-sampling where required; deterministic hardware sync ≤1 µs inter-chassis skew; unified absolute timebase with GPS/PTP optional; up to 200 kS/s on IEPE, 5 kS/s on analog, 20 MHz on tacho.

Edge Compute

Industrial PCs for acquisition, local buffering, alarm annunciation, and dashboards. Fanless options for harsh test rooms. CCTV capture via 8-channel NVR with POE switch, synchronized to test timebase.

Networking

Redundant Ethernet; VLAN segmentation per cell; secure publish/subscribe to control room and plant LAN; role-based access control; industrial cybersecurity-compatible architecture.

Software Stack

Real-time charts (trend, XY, FFT/PSD, waterfall, polar); test sequencing and operator checklists; limit checking and latched alarms; run management with e-signatures and audit trail; automated reports (PDF/CSV/JSON/SQL); OPC UA/REST APIs for PLC/SCADA/MES/IMS; synchronized video capture and playback; central historian with compression, checksums, RAID, and scheduled backups.

03

Key Features

Eight system capabilities.

What makes the NMX-ETCDA the platform of choice for high-integrity engine test cell data acquisition.

Feature · 01

Scalable Multi-Cell Platform

Unified console for up to 15+ engine test cells. Per-cell channel maps, concurrent run control, and cross-cell comparisons from one operator interface. VLAN segmentation keeps each cell's data isolated and secure.

15+ Cells · VLAN · Cross-Cell Analytics

Feature · 02

Hardware Sync ≤1 µs

All modules run on a common hardware clock with ≤1 µs skew between chassis. Mixed-rate signals — vibration, pressure, thermocouple, and video — are timestamped to the same absolute timebase. GPS/PTP optional for facility-wide alignment.

≤1 µs Skew · GPS/PTP · Absolute Timestamps

Feature · 03

Complete Signal Conditioning

Channel-level isolation; cold-junction compensation for thermocouples; 4-wire RTD; programmable bridge excitation; IEPE current supply; 4–20 mA/0–10 V; anti-aliasing; surge/over-voltage protection on every channel.

CJC · Bridge Excitation · IEPE · Isolated

Feature · 04

Real-Time Visualization

Live trend, XY, FFT/PSD, waterfall, and polar charts give instant thermal, mechanical, and vibration insight during the run. Alarms with latching and acknowledgement. Guided checklists enforce disciplined test practice.

FFT · Waterfall · Trend · Polar · Alarms

Feature · 05

Synchronized Video

CCTV recording (8-channel NVR, POE switch) tied precisely to the test timebase. Event bookmarks, frame-level annotations, and time overlays. Synchronized playback for diagnostics and incident review.

8-Ch NVR · Event Bookmarks · POE Switch

Feature · 06

Automated Reports & Exports

Structured CSV, SQL, JSON, and PDF exports with report templates. Auto-generated post-run reports with KPIs, metadata, calibration references, and operator e-signatures. Push datasets to plant LAN/IMS on run close-out.

CSV · SQL · JSON · PDF · E-signature

Feature · 07

Full Quality Traceability

Calibration certificates, instrument serial tracking, instrument due-date alerts, change logs, user roles and permissions, and audit trails satisfy quality and certification requirements for every run.

Calibration Tracking · Audit Trail · RBAC

Feature · 08

Brownfield Friendly

Reuse existing sensors, junction boxes, wiring routes, and PLC interlocks. Protocol bridges for Modbus/TCP, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, ODBC/SQL, and file-drop pipelines integrate with existing SCADA, MES, and IMS without disruption.

OPC UA · Modbus/TCP · EtherNet/IP · ODBC

04

Image Gallery

The system, three views.

Control room rack, product configuration, and installation views of the Engine Test Cell DAQ system.

Engine Test Cell Data Acquisition System — View 1

Engine Test Cell Data Acquisition System — View 2

Engine Test Cell Data Acquisition System — View 3

Fig · 03 3-view photo documentation · Engine Test Cell DAS · Neometrix Noida

05

Specifications

Channel-by-channel specifications.

Representative technical specifications. Final channel counts and sample rates are engineered per cell and per program.

Universal Analog (slow/medium)	64–256 ch/cell · 24-bit · up to 5 kS/s/ch · ±10 V, 4–20 mA, bridge/strain
Thermocouples	48–192 ch/cell · T/K/J · auto cold-junction compensation
RTD	16–64 ch/cell · Pt100/Pt1000 · 4-wire · high stability and low drift
Pressure (transducers)	16–64 ch · 24-bit · up to 5 kS/s · shunt/zero calibration functions
High-Speed Vibration (IEPE)	8–32 ch · 24-bit · up to 200 kS/s/ch · AC coupling · wide dynamic range
Speed / Torque	8–24 counter/tacho · up to 20 MHz · direction and index support
Digital I/O	32–128 DI/DO · 24 VDC · isolated · dry-contact compatible
Timing & Sync	Hardware sync ≤1 µs across all chassis · GPS/PTP optional · unified absolute timebase
Video	Time-synchronized CCTV recording · 8-channel NVR · POE switch · event bookmarks · frame/time overlays
Networking	Dual Ethernet per cell (control/data) · VLAN per cell · secure historian uplink
Software	Real-time visualization, limit checks, sequencing, e-sign, auto-reports, REST/OPC UA APIs
Storage	Scalable local + central historian · RAID options · checksums · scheduled backups
Enclosures	19” racks/wall cabinets · IP-rated options for harsh test rooms
Power	230 VAC, 50 Hz (others on request) · protective earthing and surge protection · 3 kVA UPS with 1-hour backup

06

Workflow

Five-step test workflow.

Operator-guided process from pre-test setup through archive and analytics.

Step 01Setup & Checklist — Select engine/test profile; auto-load channel map, ranges, alarm limits, and required metadata. Guided checklist enforces completeness before acquisition starts.

Step 02Acquisition & Visualization — Live trends, FFT/PSD plots, alarms with latching, synchronized video, operator annotations, and event tags. Sensor status and calibration validity displayed on-screen.

Step 03Run Close-Out — Auto-generate reports; push structured datasets (CSV/SQL/JSON) to plant LAN/IMS; archive raw and processed data with checksums. Operator e-signature closes the record.

Step 04Review & Analytics — Compare runs across cells and programs; overlay KPIs; export to CSV/SQL/JSON for further analysis. Cross-cell waterfall and polar charts for vibration review.

Step 05Calibration & Maintenance — Track instrument due dates, certificates, and change logs. Run verification routines before critical tests. Calibration report linked to every run record.

07

Applications

Where it operates.

A · 01Aerospace engine test facilities — aero-engine thrust, fuel flow, vibration, and thermal performance characterisation

A · 02Automotive R&D test cells — engine dynamometer testing, supercharger/turbo performance, EGR, and emissions data

A · 03Propulsion test cells — multi-cell orchestration for concurrent engine programs with cross-cell KPI comparison

A · 04Component durability labs — long-duration endurance runs with automated limit checking and tamper-evident data archiving

A · 05Defence engine qualification — MIL-STD-compliant test data with calibration traceability, e-signatures, and audit logs

A · 06Brownfield cell upgrades — reuse existing sensors, JBs, and PLCs; add 24-bit DAQ, historian, and reporting without disruption

08

FAQ

Common questions.

Q · 01What is an Engine Test Cell Data Acquisition System?

An integrated, multi-cell platform that captures, synchronizes, visualizes, and archives all engine test measurements — temperatures, pressures, vibration, speed, torque, flow, and video — into one unified, time-aligned dataset. It ensures accuracy, traceability, and repeatability across all test cells.

Q · 02Can the DAS support multiple engine test cells simultaneously?

Yes. The platform supports orchestration of up to 15+ engine test cells from a unified console. Each cell can run independently or concurrently, enabling comparisons, cross-cell analytics, and streamlined operations via VLAN-segmented networking.

Q · 03How does the system synchronize data across different channels?

All modules run on a common hardware clock with ≤1 µs skew between chassis. Mixed-rate signals — high-speed vibration at 200 kS/s, slow pressures, thermocouples, and video — are timestamped to the same absolute timebase, ensuring perfect event alignment during analysis.

Q · 04Does the DAS integrate with existing PLC/SCADA or plant IMS?

Yes. The system supports OPC UA, REST APIs, Modbus/TCP, EtherNet/IP, ODBC/SQL connectors, and file-drop pipelines for seamless integration with existing automation, historian, MES, and reporting systems without modifying current workflows.

Q · 05What sensors and inputs are compatible with the DAS?

Thermocouples (T/K/J), RTDs (Pt100/Pt1000, 4-wire), pressure transducers (bridge/strain, supercharger, dyno water, fuel, MOP, turbo oil, differential), IEPE accelerometers, magnetic/Hall speed pickups, torque meters, fuel and turbine flowmeters, relative humidity, atmosphere pressure (ABS), and discrete I/O.

Q · 06Does the DAS support synchronized video recording?

Yes. CCTV cameras and an 8-channel NVR with POE switch record video tied precisely to the test timebase. Operators can create bookmarks, event tags, and frame-level annotations for troubleshooting engine anomalies and reviewing operator actions.

Q · 07What reporting and export formats are available?

Standard exports: CSV, JSON, SQL, and PDF. Automated reports include metadata, KPIs, calibration references, operator e-signatures, and audit logs to support quality and certification requirements. Datasets are pushed to the plant LAN/IMS on run close-out.

Q · 08Is the DAS suitable for brownfield engine test cell upgrades?

Yes. The system reuses existing sensors, wiring routes, junction boxes, and PLC interlocks. Protocol bridges make integration painless without requiring major infrastructure changes.

Q · 09How is data stored and protected?

Data is archived in a secure central historian with compression, checksums, RAID options, automated backups, and role-based access control. Audit trails record changes, calibrations, and user actions to maintain full traceability.

Q · 10What services are included with installation?

Site survey, engineering design, installation, loop checks, commissioning (FAT/SAT), operator and maintenance training, and full documentation — wiring diagrams, I/O lists, calibration records, operating and maintenance manuals, acceptance test procedures.

09

Watch

The system in operation.

Live demonstration of the Engine Test Cell Data Acquisition System — real-time multi-channel monitoring, synchronized video, and automated reporting across test cells.

10

Downloads

Technical documents.

PDF · Engineering Drawing

Engineering Design Document 1

System Architecture →

PDF · Engineering Drawing

Engineering Design Document 2

Signal Conditioning & Channel Map →

PDF · Engineering Drawing

Engineering Design Document 3

Wiring & I/O Layout →

PDF · Engineering Drawing

Engineering Design Document 4

Software & Network Architecture →

↗

↗ DAQ & Control

Tell us your test cell count,
sensor mix, and integration targets.

We design the DAQ architecture, specify signal conditioning and networking, integrate with your PLC/SCADA and IMS, and commission the full system — FAT, SAT, training, and documentation included.

Request proposal +91 7777 876 876

Engine test cell data acquisition.

One platform, every test cell.

Six-layer system architecture.