The picoNAQ is designed for high-accuracy pressure testing in tiny spaces
Chell Instruments, a specialist in gas measurement and control solutions, has launched its smallest digital pressure scanner, the picoDAQ, which is 83.4mm by 14.8mm by 9.6mm. The picoDAQ is suitable for high-accuracy pressure testing in applications with limited space
Jamie Shanahan, director of Chell Instruments, said, “Even the slightest variation in pressure can impact performance, meaning every part, place and condition must be measured with absolute accuracy. To give our customers even greater versatility, we are proud to introduce our smallest pressure scanner yet, built to fit into even the most confined testing environment."
The picoDAQ has been designed to be compact without compromising its measurement capabilities, providing up to 0.03% FS accuracy output. The new device can output pressure data in engineering units over Ethernet and CAN, using CAN-FD and CAN.
The picoDAQ utilises 17 absolute transducers, which are thermally compensated and conditioned to provide 16 absolute or differential measurements relative to the one reference port.
The picoDAQ can be a valuable asset for automotive and aerospace testing due to its sealed outer casing and IP67-rated components.
Shanahan said, “From wind tunnel to on-track or in-flight testing, our pressure scanners are vital tools in the design, development and validation of aerodynamics in vehicle and aircraft testing. Given these sectors’ need for accuracy and continual improvements in speed and performance, we are confident the picoDAQ will give our automotive and motorsport clients new ways of enhancing aerodynamics.”
Shanahan added, “At Chell Instruments, we never stand still, and this is reflected in how we consistently introduce new innovations to satisfy more test applications. With the picoDAQ joining our range, we are giving customers even more opportunity for multi-point pressure scanning in the tightest and most demanding applications.”
