IBA ibaMAQS

ibaMAQS

Modular Measurement System – Acquire and Analyze Signals Synchronously and Precisely

ibaMAQS

With the ibaMAQS modular system, iba has raised the bar in the field of measurement technology.

This flexible system enables user-specific solutions and is both scalable and perfectly tuned for demanding tasks.

It impresses with extremely easy handling, 24-bit resolution, calibrated A/D converters, individual electrical isolation per channel and fast, synchronous data acquisition.

The Flexible System

Precise acquisition of processes with the innovative measurement system ibaMAQS

Maximum flexibility for diverse applications: The ibaMAQS modular measurement system can be perfectly adapted to the requirements of different measurement applications.

The system offers the greatest possible flexibility coupled with exceptional technical innovations.

baMAQS at a Glance

Modular system for the acquisition and processing of measurement signals

Deterministic acquisition of different data types, such as sensor, machine, vibration, energy data, etc.

Decentralized, local and synchronous data acquisition

High-precision synchronization with ibaNet

Suitable for direct acquisition from machines

Quick module change, DIN-rail mounting

In the final state, a wide range of modules can be combined as required

Data transfer over Ethernet with standard network components

Modular concept

One processor module can be combined with up to 15 different I/O modules. Modules are available for discrete input and output signals as well as for special technological features.

At the same time, the system can be flexibly extended at any time as requirements grow. The scalable system thus offers a high level of investment security and meets the most challenging requirements.

Universal processor module that can be used as an edge device

The ibaM-DAQ processor module is an extremely compact ibaPDA system that can function as a stand-alone device.

Thanks to its compact design, ibaM-DAQ is ideal for use close to the process or plant – and wherever only limited space is available.

In addition to the synchronous acquisition and storage of the measurement data, ibaM-DAQ is able to aggregate the data and calculate characteristic values on-board.

These characteristic values can also be stored locally or forwarded to other systems. Thanks to the numerous network interfaces, ibaM-DAQ can be integrated into any IT structures.

Technology-specific solutions can be realized in combination with other iba applications, such as ibaInSpectra or ibaInCycle, whereby ibaM-DAQ assumes an important role as an edge device.

With the ibaM-FO-2IO interface module you can couple additional iba devices via fiber optics and thus continue to integrate your existing iba systems. The 32Mbit Flex and 32Mbit ibaNet protocols are supported.

Deterministic, highly synchronous data acquisition

A significant advantage of the ibaMAQ system is the deterministic and highly synchronous measurement data acquisition of the different signal sources.

The interface module ibaM-FO-2IO acts as internal clock generator and thus ensures a highly precise acquisition of measurement data.

Synchronous acquisition is not only possible via fiber optics, but also via Ethernet with the ibaNet protocol ibaNet-E.

If the ibaNet-E devices are then connected via the ibaNet interfaces, highly synchronous data acquisition is possible, which is required for example for fast TFR applications and applications in the energy sector.

Typical use cases

Decentralized measurement data acquisition for local applications, e.g., test stands, injection molding machines, small plants, etc.

Measurements on mobile equipment, e.g., cranes, special vehicles, etc.

Measurement applications in electrical power engineering: TFR, PQU

NVH measurement

Vibration analysis

Coupling of highly dynamic sensor data

Specific modules extend the scope of functions

In the course of the expansion of ibaMAQS, additional I/O modules, bus sniffers as well as special technology modules will be added step by step, which will continuously extend the system’s application spectrum.

Communication module for standard applications

The ibaM-COM communication module is available for applications which do not require local measured value processing and recording. It is used instead of the processor module and allows to transmit decentrally acquired measured values to central ibaPDA systems deterministically in time via Ethernet (ibaNet-E).

Several decentralized systems can be acquired synchronously with a common sampling frequency.

An output from a central ibaPDA system via decentralized distributed I/O systems is also possible. The configuration is performed uniformly from the central ibaPDA system (plug and play). When using the communication module, no processor module is required.

Wide range of modules

The I/O modules of the system will cover all important signal types in the final state, such as analog and digital inputs and outputs, counter inputs and vibration signals.

Special modules for acquiring measurements from current and voltage transformers are available for medium and high-voltage technology applications. The number of measuring channels per module is deliberately kept small to ensure optimum scalability.