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5 Series


Ultra-modern styling and benchmark performance standards characterise this range of easy-to-use, rugged and versatile analogue instrumentation.
  • Inputs

    Screw lock connectors as standard or your own chosen connector type

  • Outputs

    BNC connectors as standard or your own chosen connector type
  • Transducers

    Handles a wide range of transducer types

  • Membrane front panels

    Simple push-button/LED controls. Optional RS232 serial control available
  • Enclosures

    2, 4, 8 or 16 modules, 2U height with mains or DC power options
  • Channels

    Specify as many or as few channels as you need without incurring the overheads of a sparsely populated multi-channel enclosure
  • Isolation Amplifiers

    The FE-960-IA is a general purpose isolation amplifier for front end use when hazardous voltages must be measured with isolation mode voltage of  ±1500V and a signal maximum of 1000V peak or DC.

    The FE-961-IA is for front end use when hazardous voltages must be measured with isolation mode voltage of ±1500 V and a signal maximum of 2500V peak or DC.

    • Ideal for power monitoring of line directly, and current, using shunts.
    • May be applied for system ground isolation with gain and attenuation as required.
    • Use with high voltage signals or small signals with high common mode voltage.
    • Galvanic isolation to 3kV pk-pk. FE-960-IA Uses advanced depletion mode FET input protection.
    • Bandwidth from DC to 200kHz with built in configurable low pass filter.
    • Low pass filter configured by plug in resistor packs.
    • Input connectors are typically sheathed banana plugs, but other connector types can be specified depending upon the application.

  • Bridge Amplifier

    The FE-579-TA is a low noise differential amplifier for conditioning full and fractional bridge transducers and strain gauges.

    • Jumper configured 1/4, 1/2 and full bridge operation with built in 120 ohm and 350 ohm completion resistors
    • High stability remotely referenced bridge supply with precise selections
    • Auto Balance and Auto Zero enables any bridge to be balanced
    • Built in Shunt Calibration
    • Low pass filter configured by plug in resistor packs
  • Dynamic Strain

    The FE-537-SGA is a low noise differential amplifier for dynamic strain applications at frequencies from 1Hz to over 100 kHz. It energises a remote strain gauge with an exact constant current allowing operation with long twisted pair cables and zener barriers whilst providing immunity from long term effects such as temperature variation. The amlifier is AC coupled and provides a dynamic signal with the D.C. level of any static signal removed.
    • Bridge balancing or completion is not required
    • Precision low noise constant current source
    • Detects and displays open circuit transducer connection
    • Built in traceable Dynamic Calibration
    • High pass and low pass filters configured by plug in resistor packs
  • IEPE Amplifier

    The FE-530-IE is a high perfromance IEPE amplifier for conditioning piezo transducers with built-in low impedance buffering, commonly referrred to as Integrated Electronic Piezo Electric.

    • Unique IEPE current receiver allows operation with non-isolated transducers.
    • Use as a high bandwidth, low noise differential amplifier for other AC signal sources.
    • Detects and displays open circuit transducer connection.
    • Piezo accelerometers may be converted to IEPE using the FE-074-HAC head amplifier.
    • High pass and low pass filters configured by plug in resistor packs.
    • TEDS transducers can be used when the module is combined with the remote control option.
  • Enclosures

    Two Channel Case: FE-PE2

    The FE-PE2 is the smallest case in the series, housing two modules. Power supply DC (9V to 36V).

    Dimensions: H74 D228 W60


    Four Channel Case: FE-PE4

    The FE-PE4houses up to four modules. Power supply Power supply DC (9V to 36V).

    Dimensions: H74 D228 W110


    Eight Channel Case: FE-PE8

    The FE-PE8 houses up to eight modules. Power supply Power supply DC (9V to 36V).

    There are options of a side handle, feet, and rack mount ears for this rack

    Dimensions: H90 D310 W220


    Sixteen Channel Case: FE-PE17

    The FE-PE17 houses up to sixteen modules. Power supply Power supply DC (9V to 36V).

    There are options of a side handle, feet, and rack mount ears for this rack.

    Dimensions: H90 D310 W450

  • RS232 Control

    The FE-507-IF provides a serial interface between a user terminal and a Fylde rack populated with ‘5 series’ modules. The serial interface connections are to the input connector for the slot occupied by the FE-507-IF.

    • 2m DSUB to 7 pin input connector lead supplied with FE-507-IF.
    • Racks accept one interface module which can be fitted to any available slot in the rack.
    • Controls any mix of FE-579-TA, FE-537-SGA, and FE-530-IE modules.
    • Operates at 19200 baud.
    • Mains or DC option may be specified.
    • TEDS transducers can be used when this module is combined with FE-530-IE modules.