LABA7
NEW EXTERNAL DAQ

Data Acquisition System External DAQ for Scotch-Yoke Shock Dynos and EMAs

The LABA7 designed this compact Ethernet-based data acquisition (DAQ) system to enhance the functionality of your LABA7 shock dynos. Whether you operate a Scotch-Yoke Dyno (SYD) or an EMA, this system significantly expands your testing capabilities.

How does it work? With the LABA7 software, every signal is time-synchronized, providing a comprehensive view of damper behavior.

Data Acquisition System

Key Features of LABA7's Ethernet DAQ for Suspension Testing

Take your damper testing beyond force-displacement curves. Connect any sensor, expand without limits, and unlock synchronized high-speed data.

High-Speed Performance

16-bit resolution, up to 125 kHz sampling

  • Up to 125 kHz sampling
  • 16-bit resolution
  • Low-latency acquisition

Ethernet Connectivity

Ethernet connectivity for remote logging and configuration

  • Remote data logging
  • Network configuration
  • Real-time monitoring

Integrated Power Supply

Integrated 45 W AC/DC power supply – no external adapters required

  • 45W integrated supply
  • No external adapters
  • Clean power delivery

Sensor Power Outputs

Regulated sensor power outputs: 5 × 12 V (500 mA each) + 3 × 5 V (500 mA each)

  • 8 total power outputs
  • 500mA per channel
  • Regulated voltage

Differential Input Reading

Dedicated connectors for each input/output channel

  • Noise cancellation
  • High accuracy signals
  • EMI protection

RS-485 Synchronization

RS-485 synchronization for multi-system integration

  • Multi-system sync
  • Long-distance communication
  • Daisy-chain capability

Technical Specifications

Complete technical details of the LABA7 Data Acquisition System

Analog Inputs

Channels: 8 single-ended or 4 differential
Resolution: 16 bits
Input Ranges: ±10 V, ±5 V, ±2 V, ±1 V
Max Throughput: 125 kS/s (aggregate)
Input Impedance: >1 MΩ

Analog Outputs

Channels: 2
Resolution: 16 bits
Output Range: 0-5 V
Update Rate: 500 kS/s per channel

Counter

Channels: 1, 32-bit resolution
Input Frequency: up to 10 MHz (TTL-level)

Digital I/O

Channels: 8 bidirectional
Logic Levels: 3.3 V / 5 V compatible
Configuration: Individually configurable

Triggering & Synchronization

External Trigger Input: Differential (RS485)
External Clock I/O: TTL compatible

Communication

Interface: Ethernet 10/100BASE-T
Protocols: TCP/IP & UDP
Software Compatibility: Fully compatible with LABA7 software

Sensor Power Outputs

12 V Outputs: 5 × 12 V regulated (500 mA each)
5 V Outputs: 3 × 5 V regulated (500 mA each)
Protection: 500 mA PTC fuse per channel

Power Supply

Integrated AC/DC: 45 W, 12 V output
Input Voltage: 85–264 VAC, 47–63 Hz
DC Option: 8–16 V external supply

General

Dimensions: 191 × 161 × 66 mm
Weight: ~500 g
Operating Temp: 0 °C to +30 °C

Why Use the LABA7's Data Acquisition System?

Standard dynos capture force vs. displacement, but damper development requires more insight. The Ap Measurement External DAQ System expands your testing by synchronizing additional signals, such as:

Expand Your Testing Capabilities

The AP Measurements External DAQ System expands your testing by synchronizing additional signals, providing a complete dynamic profile of damper performance under real-world conditions.

Data from all sensors is aggregated and consolidated within the AP Measurements software. It's aligned in time with force, displacement, and other "native" curves to create a full dynamic profile of damper performance under real-world conditions.

Data Acquisition System Back

Connect Any Sensor Type

Accelerometers

Accelerometers for vibration analysis on a damper housing or test rig

Pressure Sensors

Pressure sensors for real-time oil chamber pressure for flow studies

Hall-effect Sensors

Hall-effect sensors for piston position and shaft speed tracking

LVDTs / Potentiometers

LVDTs / potentiometers for precise displacement and stroke measurement

Temperature Sensors

Temperature sensors to track oil and component heat for fade and viscosity analysis

Noise Sensors

Noise sensors for NVH testing

Strain Gauges

Structural stress and load measurement

And Any Other Sensor

And any other sensor

Ecosystem Integration

Seamlessly integrated with the complete AP measurements testing ecosystem

Scotch-Yock Shock Dyno

Works with all LABA7 Scotch-Yoke Shock Dynos: Featherlight, Light, Mid, Heavy, Super Heavy

Electromagnetic Damper

Fully compatible with the AP Measurement EMA Electromagnetic Damper Test System

EMA rigs

From compact dynos to high-power EMA rigs, every sensor channel is synchronized in the same LABA7 software environment

DAQ Systems

Multiple DAQ Systems can be connected to scale your setup to an unlimited, lab-grade test system

Who Benefits Most from the Damper Data Acquisition System?

  • OEM engineers can validate prototypes with multi-sensor correlation
  • Motorsport teams can advance tuning and setup optimization with expanded sensor data
  • Damper manufacturers can develop shock absorbers with deeper insights into internal dynamics
DAQ System Integration