Crystal Instruments is pleased to announce our EDM 9.0 release, the most powerful and feature rich version of EDM software.
EDM 9.0 release supports the newly introduced hardware units (Spider-80Hi, Spider-80Ci, Spider-20i, Spider-20H, Spider-20HE) that support data acquisition and recording for up to 256 kHz.
In addition, the proprietary Multi-Resolution technology has been extended to benefit frequently used Vibration Control tests for Single-axis and MIMO tests. Several feature enhancements and bug fixes resulted in this more intuitive and user-friendly version.
A major outline of the EDM 9.0 release is listed below. Refer to our detailed release notes to learn more about EDM 9.0 release.
New Introductions:
Introducing Spider Systems Featuring 256 kHz Sampling Rate (Spider-80Hi and Spider-80Ci)
Introducing the Ultra-Compact Spider-20H, Spider-HE & Spider-20i with 256 kHz Sampling Rate
Synchronized Data Acquisition Between Spider-20E and Spider-80X/Spider-80Xi Systems
Introducing Multi-Resolution Pretest in MIMO Sine
Extended SRS Span for MIMO SRS
Multi-Resolution Support for SoR and RoR Tests
Introducing the Sine Beat Seismic Test Type
Introducing EMA Testing Plan
Added Shaped Random/Burst Shaped Random Output Excitation in MIMO FRF Modal Analysis
Patented Multi-Resolution Spectrum Technology in Modal Analysis Extended to High Channel Count System
Support for Strain-gage Based Sensors on Spider-80SG or Spider-80SGi
Save and Continue an Unfinished test
Introducing Statistics Signals in EDM-DSA
Introducing Frequency Domain Signals in Variable Sampling Rate
Introducing Time Markers for Raw Time Recording Data
Support for Microsoft SQL Server 2017 and 2019
Ease of Connecting IEPE Sensors with Spider-80SGi
Introducing EDM-VCS Simulation
| New Hardware Introductions and Improvements to Existing Front-Ends | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front-end Types | Spider-80Hi | Spider-80Ci | Spider-80Xi | Spider-80SGi | Spider-80Ti |
| Max Sampling Rate | 256 kHz | 256 kHz | 102.4 kHz | 102.4 kHz | 2 kHz |
| Bandwidth | 115.2 kHz | 115.2 kHz | 46 kHz | 46 kHz | - |
| Max Sampling rate for Raw Time Data Recording (Max Channels) | 256 kHz (8 Channels/front-end) | 256 kHz (8 Channels/front-end) | 102.4 kHz (8 Channels/front-end) | 102.4 kHz (8 Channels/front-end) | 2 kHz (16 Channels/front-end) |
| Number of Inputs Per Front-end | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Connector Type | BNC | BNC | BNC | LEMO | 3-pin screwed terminal |
| Input Type |
IEPE Voltage TEDS |
IEPE Voltage TEDS Charge Inputs |
IEPE Voltage TEDS |
Voltage Strain gage Strain gage-based sensors MEMS DC-based sensors |
3-wire RTD K type thermocouple |
| Max Input Range | ±20Vpk | ±20Vpk | ±20Vpk | ±10V | ------- |
| Dynamic Range | 160 dB | 160 dB | 160 dB | 120 dB | |
| Input Protection Voltage | ±220V | ±220V | ±220V | ±40V | ------- |
| Analog to Digital Converter Per Channel | Dual 24-bit ADC | Dual 24-bit ADC | Dual 24-bit ADC | 24-bit ADC | ------- |
| Phase Match | < 1° up to 20 kHz | < 1° up to 20 kHz | < 1° up to 20 kHz | < 1° up to 20 kHz | ------- |
New features and Major improvements in VCS (Vibration Control System)
Introducing DOF Selection in the Control Panel for MIMO VCS tests
Send Digital Output before starting a VCS test
CAN bus Supports Digital Outputs
Save Signals in Check Only Mode
Schedule Timer settings are added to Event Action Rules
New features and Major improvements in DSA (Dynamic Signal Analysis)
Adjustable X-axis Range for Live Time Stream Display
Variable Sampling Rate Allows Selection of Higher Sampling Rates
Offset Nulling is Available in Event Action Rules
Indefinite Peak Hold Spectrum
New features and Major Improvements in Modal Analysis
Improvised 3D Model Reconstruction
Improved Trigger Window
Improved Driving Point Selection
Added DOF Information to the Live Signal List
Enhanced Stability Diagram
New features and Major Improvements in PA (Post Analyzer)
Standard Deviation Added to Statistics Signals in PA
Recording and Saving Simultaneously
Option to Choose Acquired Time or Processed Time for Saved Signals
Data Conditioning Module Added to Project Template
New General Features and Improvements
Ease of Adding Modules to Tests or Switching Tests Between Spider Systems of Different Channel Counts
Introducing Customizable File Names for Report
Channel Status and Measurement Status Added to Saved Signals and Report
Introducing Advanced RTD Non-Linearity Correction for Accurate Temperature Measurements for Spider 80Ti
Real Time Signal Averaging Tool
Customizable Rate for Statistics Time History Signals
Addition of Measurement Point, Coordinates and DOF to Input Channel Table
Detailed Release notes can be found here: