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Codamotion 3D Measurement Instruments

Codamotion cx1

The gold standard for realtime portable 3D movement measurement. Each unit measures in 3D and multiple units can be combined to give increased volume. Includes factory calibration for standard range. Close-range versions also available.

Close Up of Sensor Window:
Extremely Wide Viewing Angle of Approx 80 degrees

Codamotion Markers and Marker Drive Boxes

Standard cx-Marker

The standard active marker for use with cx1 units. Each marker is given a unique identity by the drive box it is connected to.

2-Marker DriveBox

Contains battery and optical synchronisation for up to two markers. Markers are time-multiplexed by these boxes so that every marker has a unique identity. Boxes are usually placed mid-segment so that no marker wires should ever cross joints. Boxes are self-powered and fully independent � no wires to any base station are needed.

8-Marker DriveBox

Contains battery and optical synchronisation to for up to eight markers. Markers are time-multiplexed by these boxes so that every marker has a unique identity. Boxes are usually placed mid-segment so that no marker wires should ever cross joints. Boxes are self-powered and fully independent � no wires to any base station are needed. A modified version without internal battery is available for use with external power supplies.

8-Marker DriveBox with External Strobe

Contains synchronisation circuit to for up to eight markers. This is a modified 8-Marker Drive Box which has an external strobe input for synchronisation as an alternative to the usual optical sync. Must be used in combination with wired strobe adapter and extension cable.

Charger Tray

When not in use, 2-marker or 8-marker drive boxes are kept in a charger tray. This provides convenient storage whilst making sure the batteries are always topped up.

Codamotion Hubs

Mini Hub

A MiniHub is a passive unit which provides power and data connections for one or two cx1 units. A control/data connection is made between the MiniHub and host computer. This allows units to run from laptop or standard desktop PC. Can be fitted with External Strobe Panel to provide sync signal for external devices.

Active Hub with Quad UART

A 19� rack-mountable industrial computer unit. Quad UART gives combined power and data connections for cx1 units, plus sync input/output connectivity. The cx1 power/data connections are expandable in groups of four. The sync input connection can be used to control the timing of Codamotion acquisition using external devices, whilst sync output can be used to trigger external devices to run synchronously with the Codamotion system. Optional analogue and digital interfaces allow synchronous acquisition of data from other devices, and real-time triggering.

32-Channel A:D and Filter board for Active Hub

These boards are placed inside the Active Hub to add hardware support for external analogue devices and/or digital triggering. Each analogue board provides 32 single-ended analogue input channels, 8 digital output channels and 8 digital input channels. The filter board provides anti-aliasing filters for 32 analogue inputs. A second set of boards can be added to give 64 channels of analogue and 16 digital inputs and outputs.

High Speed Data / Combo Cable

This single cable is the only connection required between a cx1 and Hub. It provides high-bandwidth real-time transmission of measurement data, whilst also providing the required DC power.

RS422 Data Cable

Required for use with Mini Hub. A 5mm diameter cable which provides the high-speed serial RS422 control/data connection between MiniHub and the host computer (PC). Requires an RS422 serial (COM port) interface card in the host PC. Operates at a data rate of up to 5M-baud.

RS422 PCMCIA Interface Card for Laptop

Required when using a Mini-Hub system with a laptop computer. Please consult with Charnwood Dynamics about appropriate laptop specifications.