GEN Series GEN4tB: Transient Recorder and Data Acquisition System

GEN series GEN4tB
Data sheet
Transient Recorder and Data
Acquisition System
Special features
- Cost effective solution

- Operating temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C
- Robust and portable
- Up to 32 analog, 64 digital and eight Timer/
Counter channels
- 100 MB/s continuous streaming
- PTP time synchronization
- Status display
- CAN/CAN FD output (option)
- EtherCAT® output (option)
- 1 Gbit optical Ethernet (option)
- 10 Gbit optical or electrical Ethernet with
400 MB/s continuous streaming (option)
- Solid state drive 350 MB/s (option)
- Master/Sync connection (option)
GEN4tB is a portable, rack mountable transient The 250 MS/s cards can be used for ultra-fast
recorder and data acquisition system, including voltage or strain gauge measurements like
Perception acquisition software. “Split-Hopkinson bar” or using the fiber optic
The wide operating temperature range digitizers in a real high voltage/high power
(-20 °C to +60 °C) enhances the cold startup environment. Data is stored on the inputs cards
as well as the use in warm environments. built-in memory and/or streamed with
By selecting up to four input cards with sample 100 MB/s aggregate to a remote PC running
rates from 200 kS/s to 250 MS/s GEN4tB turns Perception software. For higher streaming
into an entry level DAQ, a high end transient rates of 400 MB/s a 10 Gbit electrical or optical
recorder or even a mix. Using the Basic cards Ethernet option is available. For maximum
the GEN4tB can be used to record voltages, or reliable data storage GEN4tB supports an
vibrations using IEPE transducers, with up to (optional) built-in solid state drive at 350 MB/s.
32 channels simultaneously at up to 2 MS/s. The optional EtherCAT® or CAN/CAN FD
Using the unique real-time math enabled output enables low latency real-time stand-
1.5 kV power cards turns GEN4tB into a cost alone data exchange.
effective, powerful 12 channel power analyzer Copper or optional optical Ethernet allow fast
with real-time power computation and and secure connection to the PC, while the
harmonic analysis. With the Universal card optional Master/Sync port allows using two
GEN4tB can be used in material testing with mainframes in parallel without any further
physical sensors like strain gauges, IEPE hardware needed. Multiple mainframes can be
sensors or thermocouples using up to used simultaneously using the Master/Sync
500 kS/s sample rate. option connector, while PTPv2 and IRIG/GPS
timing allow synchronization between
mainframes and external devices.
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Supported Operation Mode
Recommended features
Stand-alone
l Pre-configured boot
settings
l 350 MB/s storage to SSD
l Start/Stop/Trigger TTL
inputs
l CAN FD acquisition control
l GEN DAQ API
l Real-time formula database
Figure 1.1: Stand-alone
l CAN-FD/EtherCAT® output
l Wi-Fi access
Single mainframe
l Start/Stop/Trigger TTL
inputs
l CAN FD acquisition control
l Real-time formula database
l PTP (GPS/IRIG) time sync
l Wi-Fi access
Figure 1.2: Single mainframe
Dual mainframe
l Single wire Master/Sync
control
l Real-time formula database UL-0265 PTP
Optional
l CAN-FD/EtherCAT® output Master/Sync Network switch
l PTP (GPS/IRIG) time sync connection
Corporate network
Figure 1.3: Dual mainframe

Four mainframes (>2)
Optional Master/
l Master/Sync control & Sync connection
trigger Requires 1-G083
l 1400 MB/s storage to SSD UL-0265 PTP
l Real-time formula database Network switch
Corporate network
Figure 1.4: Multi mainframe

Distributed mainframes (>2)
l Optical network
l Distributed data storage
l 1400 MB/s storage to SSD UL-0265 PTP
l Real-time formula database Network switch
Corporate network
Figure 1.5: Multi mainframe (distributed)
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Mainframe to Mainframe Synchronization Options
Network setup Number of (mixed) GEN DAQ mainframes used
1 2 >2
Direct network to PC/Notebook Not required Use Master/Sync setup Use Master/Sync setup
1-G091 in both mainframes 1-G083 in master mainframe
1-G091 in other mainframes
Standard switch (No PTP support) Not required Use Master/Sync setup Use Master/Sync setup
1-G091 in both mainframes 1-G083 in master mainframe
PTP Network switch (e.g. HBK UL-0265) Not required Works for continuous recording Works for continuous recording
No synchronized triggers for dual No synchronized triggers for dual
and sweep recording and sweep recording
OR OR
Use Master/Sync setup 1-G091 in Use Master/Sync setup:
both mainframe 1-G083 in master mainframe
Maximizing Continuous Data Recording Speed

When using continuous data recording two elements in the setup typically impact the maximum speed: network and drive.
Both bottlenecks can be addressed by selecting the right setup. Either divide (multiple network cables or drives) the data load or increase the
speed (10 Gbit ethernet and/or Solid State drives / RAID drives)
Network and/or drive setup Number of (mixed) GEN DAQ mainframes used
1 2 >2 Notes
Direct 1 Gbit network to PC (no switch used) 100 MB/s 200 MB/s 3 MF: 300 MB/s l The PC drive might limit the speed
100 MB/s per 1 Gbit network cable 4 MF: 400 MB/s l 4 network ports / PC will work
... l Notebooks usually have 1 network
10 MF: No support port
1 Gbit network switch with 1 Gbit to PC 100 MB/s 100 MB/s 3 MF: 100 MB/s l A single 1 Gbit cable to PC limits the
100 MB/s per 1 Gbit network cable 4 MF: 100 MB/s speed
... l Not preffered for continuous recording
10 MF: 100 MB/s
1 Gbit network switch with 10 Gbit to PC 100 MB/s 200 MB/s 3 MF: 300 MB/s l The PC drive might limit the speed
100 MB/s per 1 Gbit network cable 4 MF: 400 MB/s l 10 Gbit on PC's is not yet standard
~700 MB/s per 10 Gbit network cable ... l Notebooks usually do not support
10 MF: 700 MB/s 10 Gbit
l A single 10 Gbit port reduces costs
10 Gbit network switch with 10 Gbit to PC 400 MB/s 700 MB/s 3 MF: 700 MB/s l The PC drive might limit the speed
~700 MB/s per 10 Gbit network cable 4 MF: 700 MB/s l 10 Gbit on PC's is not yet standard
... l Notebooks usually do not support
10 MF: 700 MB/s 10 Gbit
l Cost effective 10 Gbit switches exist
Mainframe local disk storage 350 MB/s 700 MB/s 3 MF: 1050 MB/s l Worry free extreme reliable setup
350 MB/s per Mainframe drive 4 MF: 1400 MB/s l Scales with every added mainframe
1 Gbit network switch with 1 Gbit to PC ... l Low cost 1 Gbit switches can be used
10 MF: 3500 MB/s
Enhanced Temperature Overview

The GEN4tB supports an enhanced operating temperature range. This mainframe is part of a family of configurable products with not all parts
rated for this enhanced operating temperature. Check the table below for details.
Function Part number Standard +0 °C GEN2tB GEN4tB
to +40 °C -10 °C to +55 °C -20 °C to +60 °C
Mainframe 1-GEN4tB Yes Yes Yes
850 nm Optical 1 Gbit network 1-G091 Yes Yes Yes
1310nm Optical 1 Gbit network 1-G063 Yes Yes No
Solid state drive 1-M2SSD-1T0-EXTEMP Yes Yes Yes
USB to CAN FD 1-USBCANFD-1CHN Yes Yes Yes
Integrated CAN FD 1-4C-PCIECANFD-4T Yes Yes Yes
Power card 1-GN310B & 1-GN311B Yes Yes Yes
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Block Diagram
External
Option Start, Stop, Digital
RJ45 Optical Alarm, Trigger Optical Events/Timer/
Network Network Event Master/Sync Counter Analog Inputs Analog Inputs Analog Inputs Analog Inputs
Slot A Slot B Slot C Slot D
Acquisition Acquisition/Option Acquisition/Option Acquisition/Option

Card Carrier Card Carrier Card Carrier Card
PTP enabled Time + + + +
1 Gbit Ethernet Sync
- - - -
T T T T
F(x)
CPU
Option System Time Base

Solid Synchronization
State
Drive System Trigger Bus
Memory
Recording Control
Built-in Interface Module Backplane Communication & Fast Data Streaming
Figure 1.6: Block diagram
Acquisition System
System Time Base and Synchronization
Central time base for all acquisition cards
Accuracy ± 3.5 ppm; aging after 10 years ± 10 ppm
Base Decimal
Synchronization sources IEEE1588:2008 PTPv2 (Precision Time Protocol) using an End-to-End protocol
Master/Sync; Sync or Master mode on built-in connector
Master output card (G083): Option to synchronize up to 16 Sync mainframes
PTP synchronization accuracy ± 150 ns; no Ethernet switch used
When network switches are required, use only PTP IPv4 aware switches that support End-
to-End set-ups. Overall accuracy depends on PTP switch used.
Note: PTP aware switches require PTP setup, refer to the operating manual of the switch
for more details.
Acquisition Slots
Unused slots must be covered using the GEN DAQ blind panel. This closes the mainframe front panels for EMC/EMI and safety compliance
and also regulates the internal airflow to cool the acquisition system correctly.
Maximum slots 4
Acquisition cards Any combination of GEN DAQ acquisition cards which support fast data streaming
Digital Event/Timer/Counter connector 2; Connected to slots A & B and C & D
Thermal control Every acquisition card and the acquisition system monitors its own temperature and status.
This is used to regulate fan speeds and reduce noise while optimizing airflow and power
consumption.
Calibration Any changes to the acquisition system configuration may change its internal thermal
gradients. As accurate calibration relies on a steady and repeatable thermal environment,
calibration is void if changes are made in the configuration. For information on calibration
impact, please refer to the individual card specifications.

Connection Overview
Status Display
D D
C C
B B
A A
Menu Button Power Button Grounding
Figure 1.7: Front view details

Power button Power on the mainframe or place mainframe in stand-by mode
Mainframe status display Mainframe name
Mainframe IP address
Recording progress
Error messaging
Menu button Toggle through status information (short press)
Confirm selections (long press)
Air PTP Enabled Access for Factory Installations I/O Digital Event/Timer/
Filter Access Network RJ45 (For Qualified Personnel Only) Connector Counter
1-GEN4tB
250VA
100-240V ~
47-63Hz
4AF
A01 USB1
USB2
USB3.0
USB Ports PTP Enabled Master/Sync Mains Power

Optical Network Connector
Figure 1.8: Rear view connection overview

1 Gbit Network Interface
GEN4tB supports an electrical and optional optical 1 Gbit Ethernet connector
PTP Enabled
Network RJ45
USB1
USB2
USB3.0
PTP Enabled
Optical Network
Figure 1.9: Electrical and optical 1 Gbit network interface

Standard Ethernet 1000BASE-T; 1 Gbit, CAT5e or better, UTP or STP (RJ-45 connector)
Optical Ethernet 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX; 1 Gbit, Ethernet using optional SFP module
1000BASE-SX SFP (option G091) 850 nm, maximum 500 m Multi Mode 50/125 μm optical cable length, LC connector
1000BASE-LX SFP (option G063) 1310 nm, maximum 10 km Single Mode 9/125 μm optical cable length, LC connector
TCP/IP IPv4
Address setup DHCP/Auto IP or fixed IP
DHCP setup When DHCP fails, APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) is used similar to Windows®
PCs
Gateway setup Gateway setup supported for control using VPN and/or Internet
TCP/IP IPv6 Not supported
PTPv2 (IEEE1588:2008) synchronization Supported on standard and optical 1 Gbit Ethernet interface (See table “Supported
Acquisition Cards” for details)
Wake-on-LAN Supported on standard and optical 1 Gbit Ethernet interface
Multiple Ethernet use cases PTPv2 (IEEE1588:2008) can be used on separate (dedicated) Ethernet interface
Maximum Transfer Speed
Continuous recording to a remote PC 100 MB/s(1) uncompressed, up to 170 MB/s with compression
CPU and Software
CPU E3940 Intel Atom processor
Operating System Linux(2)
Linux boot drive Non-removable built-in Flash; Flash cannot be used to store recorded data
(1) Tested using circular recording for 48 hours. Test setup uses a Windows® 7 PC with Intel i7 CPU and SSD with sustained write speeds
exceeding 250 MB/s.
(2) Linux GPL open source code can be downloaded from the HBM website.

GEN4tB Recorded Data Storage Overview
GEN series mainframes support multiple data storage solutions. Continuous streaming throughput is tested by using 48 hours of circular
recordings at specified data rates.
Sweep and Dual rate data storage speeds depend also on number of channels as well as sweep length used.
Experimental testing is required to establish the actual speed of the used setup.
Mainframe SSD storage (option) Perception PC Storage

(Built-in/not visible)
NAS / Servers
Original Data
RAID
Compressed Data
PC
32 bit
32 bit
24 bit
24 bit
Removable Disks
Ethernet Streaming Data
Figure 1.10: Continuous streaming overview

Maximum continuous data storage rates Mainframe SSD storage (option) Perception PC storage
(full disk circular recording for 48 hours) G096 M2SSD-1T0-EXTEMP Uncompressed Compressed
1 Gbit Ethernet (optical or electrical) Not usable Not usable 100 MB/s(1) Up to
170 MB/s(1)(2)
Local storage SSD 350 MB/s 200 MB/s Not usable Not usable
(1) Test setup uses a Windows® 7 PC with Intel i7 CPU and SSD with sustained write speeds exceeding 250 MB/s.
(2) Compression ratio is defined by the ADC channel width. For details, please refer to the "Streaming Compression Ratio" table (below).
Rate is valid before decompressing storage data to maintain backward PNRF compatibility.
Analog Channel Streaming Compression Ratio

Acquisition cards Sample width Compression ratio
16 bit storage 32 bit storage
GN310B, GN311B 18 bits 1:1 1.75 : 1
GN610B, GN611B 18 bits 1:1 1.75 : 1
GN815, GN816 18 bits 1:1 1.75 : 1
GN840B, GN1640B 24 bits 1:1 1.33 : 1
GN1202B 14 bits 1:1 N/A
GN8101B, GN8102B, GN8103B 14 bits 1:1 N/A

Master/Sync connection
GEN series mainframes support a Master/Synch synchronization connector. After installing option G091 SFP, this connector can be used as
a single Master output or as a Sync input. The Master output function can be extended using the Master output card (G083).
Master/Sync
Connector
(Requires G091 option)
Figure 1.11: Master/Sync connector

Mainframe to mainframe phase shift ± 150 ns RMS; measured on analog signals using identical acquisition cards, identical
sample rates and filter settings in each mainframe
LED signaling Optical link synchronized, not connected, function disabled
Master mode Basic and extended synchronization supported; Supports one Sync mainframe.
Multiple Sync mainframes support by using one or more optional Master output cards
(G083)
Sync mode Basic and extended synchronization supported
Maximum number of mainframes 2; more mainframes supported when using one or more optional Master output cards (G083)
Time required to full synchronization after Master/Sync signal detected
No recording active Typically 1 minute
Recording or pause active 1 minute and an additional 25 s per ms recording time deviation from Master time
User notifications while recording Time marks on Master/Sync signal lost/restored and Master/Sync time synchronized
Basic synchronization
Cable length propagation delay Automatic cable length detection and propagation delay compensation
First sample Synchronizes the first sample in a continuous recording for each mainframe. Cable length
propagation delay not compensated at start of recording. First samples not recorded in the
Sync mainframes, as defined by the propagation delays. Signal phase shifts are not
introduced by this propagation delay.
Synchronized time base Prevents frequency drift of the sample rates within each mainframe
Measured channel trigger exchange Synchronously exchanges measured channel triggers connected to the Master/Sync trigger
bus to/from each connected mainframe. Typically used for the sweep recording modes.
Compatibility Basic synchronization features are backward compatible with GEN series Master/Sync card
option for both Master and Sync modes
Extended synchronization
Calculated channel trigger exchange Additional trigger bus to synchronously exchange trigger conditions detected on real-time
calculated (RTC) channels between mainframes. RTC channel triggers have a longer delay
caused by the required calculation time prior to establishing a trigger.
Synchronous manual trigger User action within Perception to trigger all mainframes synchronously
Synchronous recording actions Start/Stop and Pause a recording across multiple mainframes, each of which is controlled
by a separate instance of Perception. Stop recording is a non-synchronous action.
Synchronously records distributed data with a mix of two GEN DAQ mainframes in Master/
Sync setup while running Perception on each of the mainframes. A more typical Master/
Sync setup would be to stop Perception on one system and use one instance of Perception
application to control both systems.
Compatibility Extended synchronization features are not supported by the legacy Master/Sync card
option. A mixed system setup automatically works with basic synchronization.
Connection
HBM approved SFP 1-G091
Optical wavelength 850 nm
Optical cable type Multi Mode 50/125 μm
Optical data rate 2 Gbit/s
Maximum cable length 500 m; Automatic cable length detection and propagation delay compensation
Connector type Duplex LC

Synchronization Specification Overview
Mainframe1
Transferred Trigger
Trigger origin
Mainframe 2
Transferred Trigger
Mainframe N
t start t phase t trigger tstop
Figure 1.12: Synchronization specification overview

tphase(1) tstart(2) tstop(3) ttrigger(4) (5)
Synchronization source
Master/Sync ≤ 150 ns ≤ cable delay ≤1s ≤ 150 ns
PTP ≤ 150 ns ≤1s ≤1s ≤ (516 μs + cable
delays)
No synchronization source
Mainframes connected by Perception ≤1s ≤1s ≤1s ≤1s
simultaneously
Additional error after connection ≤ 0.5 s/hour ≤ 0.5 s/hour ≤ 0.5 s/hour ≤ 0.5 s/hour
(1) tphase Maximum phase difference between signals. (This specification is not affected by any of the other specifications).
(2) tstart Maximum delay between the start of recording for each mainframe.
(3) tstop Maximum delay between the stop of recording for each mainframe.
(4) ttrigger Maximum delay to transfer a trigger from one mainframe to all other mainframes.
(5) Note on trigger exchange
Trigger exchange is included in the Master/Sync cable. All other synchronization modes require that the mainframes are connected
from each External Trigger Out to each External Trigger In on all the mainframes in order to exchange triggers.

I/O Connector
PIN Signal
PIN 1 - External Event In
PIN 2 - External Event Out
PIN 3 - External Trigger In 1
6
PIN 4 - Ground 2
7
3
PIN 5 - Ground 4 8
5 9
PIN 6 - External Start In
PIN 7 - External Trigger Out
PIN 8 - External Stop In
PIN 9 - +5V
Figure 1.13: Pin assignment breakout cable

Connector type TE (Tyco Electronics) connectivity: 2-5747706-0 (D-sub, 9-pin female)
Mating connector type TE (Tyco Electronics) connectivity: 5-747904-5
1-KAB2132-0_5: Breakout cable (Option, to be ordered separately)
Cable type Coax
Connector type 6; BNC female
Length 0.5 m (1.6 ft)
External input details (Trigger In / Event In / Start In / Stop In)
Levels TTL compatible, Low -30 V to 0.7 V, High 2 V to 30 V
Input has an internal pull-up of 20 kΩ ± 1% to 5 V
Input overvoltage protection ± 25 V DC, ± 30 V peak <1 minute
Resolution 50 ns
Minimum pulse width filter 500 ns, 1 μs, 2 μs, 5 μs, 10 μs
Active edge Rising or falling; software selectable
Delay ± 1 μs + up to one sample period
Start response time Typically 1 s when system is completely idle
Stop response time Typically 1 s when system is recording without automation
External output details (Trigger out / Event out)
Levels TTL compatible; 0 V < Low < 0.6 V; 2 V < High < 5 V
Active level High/Low/Hold High; software selectable
Pulse width High or Low selected: 12.5 to 12.8 µs
Hold High selected: Active from first trigger to end of recording
Maximum output current 50 mA, short circuit protected
Output impedance 49.9 Ω ± 1%
Short circuit protected Continuous
External Trigger Out delay User selectable; minimum value may vary for each acquisition card.
Default 516 ± 1 μs + up to one sample period; Filter set to wideband (1)
External Event Out delay User selected external trigger output delay - 1 μs
(1) If an analog and/or digital filter is used, extra delay will be added, depending on the type of filter and signal frequency.

Digital Event/Timer/Counter
Analog Analog Analog Analog
Slot C
Slot D
Slot B
Slot A
Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition
card card card card
Digital Digital Digital Digital
Backplane
Digital Event/Timer/Counter connectors
Figure 1.14: Digital Event/Timer/Counter block diagram

Number of connectors 2
Connector type 44 pin, female D-type connector, AMP HD-22 series (Tyco/TE connectivity: 5748482-5)
Mating cable connector type 44 pin, male D-type connector, HDP-22 series (Tyco/TE connectivity: 1658680-1)
Output power
Voltage 5 ± 0.5 V DC
Maximum current 1 A to be shared by the two connectors: the sum of the currents on the connectors should
not exceed 1 A
Event Inputs
Number of event inputs 16 per card, 2 cards per connector
Levels TTL Compatible, Low -30 V to 0.7 V, High 2 V to 30 V
“1”
Logic value
“0”
-30 +0.7 +2 +30
Input voltage
Figure 1.15: Logic threshold voltage levels

Overvoltage protection ± 25 V DC, ± 30 V DC peak <1 minute
Timer/Counter
Number of channels Two per card, two cards per connector
Functions See specifications of the acquisition cards that support these inputs
Outputs
Number of outputs Two per card, two cards per connector
Functions See specifications of acquisition cards that support these outputs
Output levels TTL compatible; 0 V < Low < 0.6V; 2 V < High < 5 V
Output resistance 49.9 Ω ± 1%
Maximum output current 50 mA, short circuit protected

Digital Event/Timer/Counter Connector 1(AB) and 2(CD) Pin Assignment
31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 44
16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 30
11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15
PIN 1 - Event Input A1/C1 & Reset Timer/Counter A2/C2 PIN 16 - Event Input B4/D4 & Clock Timer/Counter B4/D4 (1) PIN 31 - Event Input B15/D15
PIN 2 - Event Input A2/C2 & Direction Timer/Counter A2/C2 PIN 17 - Event Input B5/D5 & Clock Timer/Counter B4/D4 (1) PIN 32 - Event Input B16/D16
PIN 3 - Event Input A3/C3 & Clock Timer/Counter A2/C2 PIN 18 - Event Input B6/D6 & Clock Timer/Counter B4/D4 (1) PIN 33 - Event Input A13/C13
PIN 4 - Event Input A4/C4 & Clock Timer/Counter A4/C4 (1) PIN 19 - Event Input B7/D7 & Clock Timer/Counter B3/D3 (1) PIN 34 - Event Input A14/C14
PIN 7 - Event Input A7/C7 & Clock Timer/Counter A3/C3 (1) PIN 22 - Event Input B10/D10 & Reset Timer/Counter B1/D1 PIN 37 - Event Output B2/D2
PIN 8 - Event Input A8/C8 & Clock Timer/Counter A3/C3 (1) PIN 23 - Event Input B11/D11 & Direction Timer/Counter B1/D1 PIN 38 - Event Output B1/D1
PIN 9 - Event Input A9/C9 & Clock Timer/Counter A3/C3 (1) PIN 24 - Event Input B12/D12 & Clock Timer/Counter B1/D1 PIN 39 - Event Output A2/C2
PIN 10 - Event Input A10/C10 & Reset Timer/Counter A1/C1 PIN 25 - Event Input B13/D13 PIN 40 - Event Output A1/C1
PIN 11 - Event Input A11/C11 & Direction Timer/Counter A1/C1 PIN 26 - Event Input B14/D14 PIN 41 - Ground
PIN 12 - Event Input A12/C12 & Clock Timer/Counter A1/C1 PIN 27 - Ground PIN 42 - Ground
PIN 13 - Event Input B1/D1 & Reset Timer/Counter B2/D2 PIN 28 - Ground PIN 43 - +5 V Power
PIN 14 - Event Input B2/D2 & Direction Timer/Counter B2/D2 PIN 29 - Ground PIN 44 - +5 V Power
PIN 15 - Event Input B3/D3 & Clock Timer/Counter B2/D2 PIN 30 - Ground
Figure 1.16: Pin diagram for Digital Event/Timer/Counter connector 1(AB) and 2(CD)
(1) Timer/Counter channels are only available if a GN310B/GN311B or GN610B/GN611B card is installed.

Power
Power Inlet 47-63 Hz, 100-240 V AC (± 10% of selected power input voltage)
Total power of unit (maximum) 250 VA
Physical, Weight and Dimensions

Weight
Mainframe 8 kg (17.6 lb) add ≈ 1 kg (2.2 lb) per acquisition card installed
Dimensions
Height 133 mm (5.2")
Width 441 mm (17.4")
Depth 345 mm (13.6")
Acoustic Noise Typical total A-weighted SPL 36 dBA @ 0.6 m (Environmental temperatures 25 °C or lower)
Maximum total A-weighted SPL 49 dBA @ 0.6 m (Environmental temperatures 40 °C or
higher)
Temperature Sensors For temperature monitoring and air flow control
Cooling Fans 2
Grounding 2 * 4 mm Banana plug
Casing Aluminum/Steel cover
Air filter Replaceable air filter (1-AIRFILTER-GEN4TB)
441 mm (17.4”) 345 mm (13.6”)

133 mm (5.2”)
Figure 1.17: GEN4tB dimensions
Rack Mount Kit (Included in Shipment)
Figure 1.18: GEN4tB Rack Mount Kit

Rack Mount Kit Mounting GEN4tB mainframe in a standard 19” rack. Requires no additional mounting
materials. User installed option (included in shipment).
3 units, 134mm (5.25") height

GEN4tB Environmental Specifications
Temperature Range
Operational -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
Non-operational (Storage) -25 °C to +70 °C (-13 °F to +158 °F)
Thermal protection Automatic shutdown above +60 °C with notifications starting at +55 °C
Relative humidity 0% to 80%; non-condensing; operational
Protection class IP20
Altitude Maximum 2000 m (6562 ft) above sea level; operational
Shock: IEC 60068-2-27
Operational Half-sine 10 g/11 ms; 3-axis, 1000 shocks in positive and negative direction
Non-operational Half-sine 25 g/6 ms; 3-axis, 3 shocks in positive and negative direction
Vibration: IEC 60068-2-64
Operational 1 g RMS, ½ h; 3-axis, random 5 to 500 Hz
Non-operational 2 g RMS, 1 h; 3-axis, random 5 to 500 Hz
Operational Environmental Tests
Cold test IEC60068-2-1 Test Ad -20 °C (-4 °F) for 2 hours
Damp heat test IEC60068-2-3 Test Ca +55 °C (+131 °F), humidity > 80% RH for 4 days
+60 °C (+140 °F), humiditiy < 80% RH for 4 days
Non-Operational (Storage) Environmental Tests
Cold test IEC-60068-2-1 Test Ab -25 °C (-13 °F) for 72 hours
Dry heat test IEC-60068-2-2 Test Bb +70 °C (+158 °F) humidity < 50% RH for 96 hours
Change of temperature test -25 °C to +70 °C (-13 °F to +158 °F)
IEC60068-2-14 Test Na 5 cycles, rate 2 to 3 minutes, dwell time 3 hours
Damp heat cyclic test +25 °C/+55 °C (+77 °F/+131 °F), humidity > 95/90% RH
IEC60068-2-30 Test Db variant 1 6 cycles, cycle duration 24 hours

Harmonized Standards for CE and UKCA Compliance, According to the Following
Directives(1)
Low Voltage Directive (LVD): 2014/35/EU
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC): 2014/30/EU
Electrical Safety
EN 61010-1 (2010) Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - General requirements
EN 61010-2-030 (2010) Particular requirements for testing and measuring circuits
Electromagnetic Compatibility
EN 61326-1 (2013) Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirements
Emission
EN 55011 Industrial, scientific and medical equipment - Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics
Conducted disturbance: class B; Radiated disturbance: class B
EN 61000-3-2 Limits for harmonic current emissions: class D
EN 61000-3-3 Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low voltage supply systems
Immunity
EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge immunity test (ESD);
contact discharge ± 4 kV/air discharge ± 8 kV: performance criteria B
EN 61000-4-3 Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test;
80 MHz to 2.7 GHz using 10 V/m, 1000 Hz AM: performance criteria A
EN 61000-4-4 Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
Mains ± 2 kV using coupling network. Channel ± 2 kV using capacitive clamp: performance criteria B
EN 61000-4-5 Surge immunity test
Mains ± 0.5 kV/± 1 kV Line-Line and ± 0.5 kV/± 1 kV/± 2 kV Line-earth Channel ± 0.5 kV/± 1 kV using coupling
network: performance criteria B
EN 61000-4-6 Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
150 kHz to 80 MHz, 1000 Hz AM; 10 V RMS @ mains, 3 V RMS @ channel, both using clamp: performance
criteria A
EN 61000-4-11 Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests
Dips: performance criteria A; Interruptions: performance criteria C
(1) This product complies with the essential requirements of applicable and relevant regulations of the United Kingdom (UK).
Adress of Manufacturer, importer and/or representative:
Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer GmbH
Im Tiefen See 45
64293 Darmstadt
Germany

G096: GEN2tB/GEN4tB M2 SSD, Local Storage (Option, to be ordered separately)
Built inside the GEN DAQ series mainframes to secure data storage in the best way possible. Recorded data can be copied to a permanent
archive using Perception software or by using the user account to enable network based direct drive access.
Figure 1.19: Block diagram Solid State Drive

Recording data access
Perception access Recorded data can be read, copied and deleted by Perception when connected to a GEN
DAQ mainframe
Network direct access User account based access rights. When enabled direct read, copy and delete recordings
can be performed as normal drive sharing actions.
Storage configuration
Storage technology Solid State Drive (M.2 SSD)
Number of SSDs 1
SSD operation Single drive
EXT4 volume unformatted size 500 GB
File system format Linux EXT4
Data encryption Not supported
Maximum continuous storage speed 350 MB/s
Tested using full disk circular recording for 48 hours
Maximum sweep storage speed Depends on sweep length and number of channels used
Location Built-in, not removable
Temperature range
Operational 0 °C to 55 °C (32 °F to 131 °F)
Special configurations
Larger system disks The storage capacity of SSDs increases almost every year. Contact the local HBM support
team to inquire about availability and to request a special project quote.

M2SSD-1T0-EXTEMP (Option, to be ordered separately)
Solid state drive support operating temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F).
Built inside the GEN DAQ series mainframes to secure data storage in the best way possible. Recorded data can be copied to a permanent
archive using Perception software or by using the user account to enable network based direct drive access.
Figure 1.20: Block diagram Solid State Drive

Recording data access
Perception access Recorded data can be read, copied and deleted by Perception when connected to a GEN
DAQ mainframe
Network direct access User account based access rights. When enabled direct read, copy and delete recordings
can be performed as normal drive sharing actions.
Storage configuration
Storage technology Solid State Drive (M.2 SSD)
Number of SSDs 1
SSD operation Single drive
EXT4 volume unformatted size 960 GB
File system format Linux EXT4
Data encryption Not supported
Maximum continuous storage speed 200 MB/s
Tested using full disk circular recording for 48 hours
Maximum sweep storage speed Depends on sweep length and number of channels used
Location Built-in, not removable
Temperature range
Special configurations
Larger system disks The storage capacity of SSDs increases almost every year. Contact the local HBM support
team to inquire about availability and to request a special project quote.

G063: 1 Gbit Optical SFP Module Single Mode 1310 nm (Option, to be ordered separately)
Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP)
Optical transceiver used for:
– Multi Mode 1310 nm 1 Gbit optical network support
WARNING
Use HBM approved transceivers
only.
Data rate 1.0 Gbps

Wavelength 1310 nm
Input connector LC
Form factor SFP
Laser class 1
Original manufacturer’s part number Foxconn AFCT-5710PZ
Temperature Range
G091: 2 Gbit Optical SFP Module Multi Mode 850 nm (Option, to be ordered separately)
Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP)
Optical transceiver used for:
– Multi Mode 850 nm 1 Gbit optical network support
– GN1202B optical front end connection
– GEN DAQ optical Master/Sync connections
WARNING
Use HBM approved transceivers
only.
Data rate 2.125 Gbps

Wavelength 850 nm
Input connector LC
Form factor SFP
Laser class 1
Original manufacturer’s part number Finisar FTLF8519P3BNL
Temperature Range

G081: Option Carrier Card (Option, to be ordered separately)
Used to enable optional synchronization and other interface cards. (See option card specifications for more details)
Option Carrier Card
mPCIe conn
I/O con
Mini PCI Express
Option Card
Time Base
I/O con
XMC Connector
PMC Connector
Synchronization
System Trigger
XMC or PMC
Recording Control
Option Card
Backplane
I/O con
XMC Connector
PMC Connector
XMC or PMC
Communication
Option Card
and
Fast Data Streaming
Figure 1.21: Block diagram option carrier card

Maximum option carrier cards Mainframe number of slots - 1
Every mainframe needs at least one acquisition card.
Supported mainframes GEN2tB, GEN3iA, GEN4tB, GEN7iA, GEN7tA and GEN17tA
Option card types
PMC/XMC cards Two per option carrier card
Mini PCI express cards One per option carrier card
Supported PMC/XMC option cards
Master output card 1-G083 Master output card to support four Sync mainframes per Master output card
Two Master output cards per option carrier card, multiple option carrier cards per mainframe
10 Gbit Ethernet card, optical 1-G064 10 Gbit Ethernet card with SFP+ modules to support 850 nm and 1330 nm optical
as well as RJ45 copper cable networks
One Ethernet option card per mainframe, cannot be combined with 1-G084
EtherCAT® card 1-G082 EtherCAT® card with configurable SDO and PDO data output (no setup)
One EtherCAT® option card per mainframe
EtherCAT® card not supported in GEN3iA and GEN7iA
Supported mPCIe option cards
2 Channel CAN/CAN FD card (No part number) Custom special 2 channel CAN FD card, not supported in GEN3iA and GEN7iA
Can only be ordered through custom systems at: customsystems@hbm.com
Temperature Range

G082: EtherCAT® Real-Time Output Card (Option, to be ordered separately)(1)
Supports one EtherCAT® connection using RJ45 connectors (option carrier card required).
Factory installed option.
EtherCAT® Controller
I/O Connector
RJ45
Input Clock
Sync Manager
XMC Connector
SDO
2 * Shielded CAT5e
PDO
Output
RJ45
Control
1-G082
Figure 1.22: Block diagram EtherCAT® card

Required cables Shielded CAT5e or similar(2)
EtherCAT® Slave controller
Type Beckhoff IP core
Tested Using Beckhoff master TwinCAT 3.1
Fieldbus Memory Management Unit (FMMU) 4
Sync managers 4
ECS interface 2 x RJ45, 100BASE-TX, 100 MBit/s in accordance with IEEE-802.3, electrically isolated
LEDs Error, Run
Link/Activity for each channel
Device profiles
CANopen Device profile supported
Process Data Objects (PDO)
DPRAM 60 kB
Maximum update rate 1000 updates per second, typical latency 1 ms
Dynamic mode Variable ESI file dynamically configured with all published channels using the user defined
channel names
Dynamic channel count up to 240 channels
Static mode Predefined ESI file, static configuration with a fixed channel count, and GEN DAQ
predefined channel names
Fixed channel count options: 50, 100 or 200 channels
ESI file Perception can generate the ESI file for the selected configuration
Tested master configurations Vendor Master/application
AVL Puma
Beckhoff Twincat
Intest Inova
Kratzer PATools
Kristl & Seibt Tornado
König PA EtherCAT® Studio
MAHA MAHA RT
National Instruments Veristand
D2T Morpheé
Temperature Range
(1) EtherCAT® is a registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany.
(2) For more details about the cables, please refer to the “EtherCAT_DesignGuide_en.pdf” from Beckhoff (www.beckhoff.com).

G083: Master Output Card (Option, to be ordered separately)
Supports up to four Sync mainframes, multiple Master output cards supported (G081 option carrier card required).
SFP Master Output

Module in Carrier
Time Base
PMC Connector
SFP Master Output
Module in Carrier System Trigger,
Recording Synchronization
SFP Master Output Synchronization

Module in Carrier
Control
SFP Master Output

Module in Carrier
1-G083
Optical Cables
(To be ordered seperately)
Figure 1.23: Block diagram Master output card (G081 required)

Master outputs Four per Master output card. Up to two Master output cards per option carrier card. All but
the first mainframe slots can be filled with option carrier cards.
Mainframe to mainframe phase shift ± 150 ns RMS; measured on analog signals using identical acquisition modules, identical
sample rates and filter settings in each mainframe
LED signaling Optical link synchronized, not connected, function disabled
Master mode Basic and extended synchronization supported; four Sync mainframes per Master output
card
Two Master output cards per option carrier card, multiple option carrier cards per mainframe
Sync mode Not supported. Use Master/Sync synchronization connector of mainframe for Sync mode.
Maximum mainframes GEN2tB: 9 Sync mainframes, 10 including Master mainframe
GEN4tB: 25 Sync mainframes, 26 including Master mainframe
GEN3i, GEN3iA and GEN3t: 17 Sync mainframes, 18 including Master mainframe
GEN7i, GEN7iA and GEN7tA: 49 Sync mainframes, 50 including Master mainframe
GEN17tA: 129 Sync mainframes, 130 including Master mainframe
Time required to full synchronization after Master/Sync signal detected
No recording active 1 minute typical
Recording or pause active 1 minute plus 25 s per ms recording time deviation from Master time
User notifications while recording Time marks on Master/Sync signal lost/restored and Master/Sync time synchronized
Basic synchronization (backward compatible with the legacy GEN series Master/Sync card option)
Cable length propagation delay ±5 ns/m; Automatic cable length detection and propagation delay compensation
First sample Synchronizes the first sample in a continuous recording for each mainframe. First samples
are not recorded in the Sync mainframes defined by the cable length propagation delays.
Signal phase shifts are not introduced by this propagation delay.
Synchronized time base Prevents frequency drift of the sample rates within each mainframe
Measured channel trigger exchange Synchronously exchanges measured channel triggers connected to the Master/Sync trigger
bus between mainframes. Typically used for the sweep recording modes.
Extended synchronization (Not supported by the legacy GEN series Master/Sync card option)
Calculated channel trigger exchange Synchronously exchanges real-time calculated (RTC) channel triggers between
mainframes. Separate exchange required due to the longer internal delays of RTC channel
triggers that were caused by the mathematics prior to establishing a trigger.
Synchronous manual trigger User action within Perception to trigger all mainframes synchronously
Synchronous recording actions Start/Stop and Pause a recording across multiple mainframes, each controlled by a
separate instance of Perception. Stop recording is a non-synchronous action.
Synchronously records distributed data with a mix of GEN7iA/GEN3iA mainframes in
Master/Sync setup while running Perception on each of the mainframes. A more typical
Master/Sync setup would be to control both systems from one Perception application.
Temperature Range

G064: 10Gbit Ethernet Card, Optical (Option, to be ordered separately)
Supports up to two 10Gbit Ethernet connections using SFP+ modules (G081 option carrier card required).
Factory installed option, cannot be combined with 1-G084.
XMC Connector
SFP+ SFP+
Module Carrier Dual Channel
Optical See table below for 10 Gbit
Cable supported SPF+ option Ethernet
SFP+ Controller
Carrier
1-G064
Figure 1.24: Block diagram 10Gbit Ethernet card, optical (G081 required)
Maximum number of Ethernet option cards One Ethernet option card per mainframe, cannot be combined with 1-G084
Network interface Up to two interfaces each 10 Gbit/s optical using SFP+ modules with LC connectors
Ethernet Speed 1 or 10 Gbit (auto detection)
SFP+ Module selection 1-G065 1-G066 1-SFP-10GBIT-RJ45
10GBASE-SR (Optical) Yes No No
10GBASE-SR (Optical) No Yes No
10GBASE-T (Electrical) No No Yes
Optical Wavelength 850 nm 1310 nm -
Connector type LC LC RJ45
Required cables
Multi Mode OM3 cable KAB280 - -
Single Mode OS2 cable - KAB288 or KAB290 -
Electrical cable - - CAT6A or higher
Maximum cable length 82 m (269 ft) 10 km (6.2 mi) 100 m (330 ft)
TCP/IP IPv4
Address setup DHCP/Auto IP or fixed IP
DHCP setup When DHCP fails, the APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) setup is used similarly to
Windows® PCs
Gateway setup Gateway setup supported for control through VPN and/or Internet
TCP/IP IPv6 Not supported
PTPv2 (IEEE1588:2008) synchronization Not supported on Ethernet option cards
Wake-on-LAN Not supported on Ethernet option cards
Multiple Ethernet use cases PTPv2 (IEEE1588:2008) can be used on a separate 1 Gbit Ethernet interface
A combination of 10 Gbit and 1 Gbit Ethernet interfaces is supported
Maximum transfer speed
Continuous recording to remote PC 400 MB/s(1)
Temperature Range
(1) Tested using circular recording for 48 hours. Test setup uses a Windows® 7 PC with Intel i7 CPU and SSD with sustained write speeds
exceeding 700 MB/s and a 10 Gbit Ethernet link.

1-G065: 10 Gbit Optical Network SFP+ module 850 nm (Option, to be ordered separately)
GEN DAQ 10 Gbit Ethernet SFP+, 850 nm Multi Mode, up to 82 m optical cable length supported, LC connector support.
10 Gbit SFP+ modules are not compatible with the 1 Gbit SFP modules.
Figure 1.25: 10 Gbit Optical Network SFP+ module 850 nm

Multi Mode SFP+ module (10GBASE-SR)
Ordering part number 1-G065
Optical wave length 850 nm
Maximum cable length 82 m (269 ft) using OM3 specified optical cable (KAB280)
Connector type LC
Temperature Range
1-G066: 10 Gbit Optical Network SFP+ module 1310 nm (Option, to be ordered separately)
GEN DAQ 10 Gbit Ethernet SFP+, 1310 nm Single Mode, up to 10 km optical cable length supported, LC connector support.
10 Gbit SFP+ modules are not compatible with the 1 Gbit SFP modules.
Figure 1.26: 10 Gbit Optical Network SFP+ module 1310 nm

Single Mode SFP+ module (10GBASE-LR)
Ordering part number 1-G066
Optical wave length 1310 nm
Maximum cable length 10 km (6.2 mi) using OS2 specified optical cable (KAB288)
Connector type LC
Temperature Range

1-SFP-10GBIT-RJ45: 10Gbit Electric Network SFP+ module (Option, to be ordered
separately)
GEN DAQ 10 Gbit electric Ethernet SFP+, module with RJ45 connector. Enables the mixed use of optical and electric 10Gbit Ethernet using
the 1-G064 SFP+ based Ethernet card.
Note: 10 Gbit SFP+ modules are not compatible with the 1 Gbit SFP modules.
Figure 1.27: 10 Gbit Copper Network SFP module

RJ45 Electrical SFP+ module (10GBASE-T)
Ordering part number 1-SFP-10GBIT-RJ45
Connector type RJ45
Maximum cable length (10GBASE-T)
CAT6A or higher 100 m (330 ft) at 1 and 10 Gbit/s
CAT6 55 m (180 ft) at 10 Gbit/s
100 m (330 ft) at 1 Gbit/s
CAT5e 100 m (330 ft) at 1 Gbit/s (not supported at 10 Gbit/s)
Temperature Range

KAB280: Fiber Optic Cable MM 50/125 μm LC-LC (Option, to be ordered separately)
Standard zipcord fiber optic duplex Multi Mode patch cable
Used with 850 nm optical 1 Gbit or 10 Gbit Ethernet (1-G091 and 1-G065), Master/Sync and GN1202B cards. Typically used for fixed cable
routing or LAB environments.
Tight buffered fiber

Aramid yarn
Outer jacket
Figure 1.28: Block diagram and image

Connector type LC - LC
Cable rating OM3; Multi Mode, 850 nm
Core/Cladding diameter 50/125 μm
Jacket size/diameter Typically 2 mm (0.08") single core
Jacket rating Low-smoke zero-halogen
Attenuation ≤ 2.7 dB/km @ 850 nm
Available lengths 3, 10, 20 and 50 m (10, 33, 66 and 164 ft). For other lengths contact custom systems(1).
Bend radius 30 mm (1.2")
Weight Typically 14 kg/km (9 lb/1000 ft)
Operating temperature -40 °C to +80 °C (-40 °F to 176 °F)
(1) Contact custom systems at: customsystems@hbm.com
KAB288: Fiber Optic Cable SM 9/125 μm LC-LC (Option, to be ordered separately)

Standard zipcord fiber optic duplex Single Mode patch cable
Used with 1310 nm optical 1 Gbit or 10 Gbit Ethernet (1-G063 and 1-G066). Typically used for fixed cable routing or LAB environments.
Tight buffered fiber

Aramid yarn
Outer jacket

Cable rating OS2; Single Mode, 1310 nm
Jacket size/diameter Typically 2 mm (0.08") single core
Jacket rating Low-smoke zero-halogen
Available lengths 2, 10, 20, 50 and 100 m (6.6, 33, 66, 164 and 330 ft). For other lengths contact custom
systems(1).
Weight Typically 14 kg/km (9 lb/1000 ft)

KAB289: Robust Fiber Optic Cable SM 9/125 μm LC-LC (Option, to be ordered separately)
Heavy duty fiber optic duplex Single Mode cable
Used with 1310 nm optical 1 Gbit or 10 Gbit Ethernet (1-G063 and 1-G066). Typically used for test cell environments.
Polyurethane outer jacket
Aramid strenght member
500 µm optical fiber
900 µm elastomeric tight buffer
Ripcord

Cable rating OS2; Single Mode, 1310 nm
Jacket size/diameter 5.8 mm (0.23")
Jacket rating Polyurethane, halogen free
Available lengths 10, 20, 50, 100, 150 and 300 m (33, 66, 164, 328, 492 and 984 ft). For other lengths contact
custom systems(1).
Crush resistance 2000 N/cm
Weight Typcially 32 kg/km (21.5 lb/1000 ft)

G070A: Torque/RPM Adapter (Option, to be ordered separately)
An external connection box to connect HBM’s T12, T40B or any other RS422-based torque/RPM transducer directly to the GEN series
mainframe Digital Event/Timer/Counter connector. Mainframe connection cable included.
Input Signal T Output
RPM OUT Torque OUT

RS422
Torque IN
RS422
Shunt/Zero
Electric Level
Conversion and
Buffering
RPM IN
RS422 RS422
TTL
To GEN DAQ
Event Inputs
TTL
G070A Power

Torque sensor connection
Number of torque sensors 2
Torque interface support Torque and shunt (A-Txx CON1 Torque IN & B-Txx CON1 Torque IN)
Speed interface support RPM, direction and reference (A-Txx CON2 Speed IN & B-Txx CON2 Speed IN)
Signal levels Differential RS422
Signal termination 100 Ω
Torque sensor loop through
Number of torque sensors 2
Torque interface output Torque (A-Txx CON1 torque OUT & B-Txx CON1 torque OUT)
Speed interface output RPM, direction and reference (A-Txx CON2 Speed OUT & B-Txx CON2 Speed OUT)
Output levels Differential RS422, electronically retransmitted from input signals
Connectors
Digital Event/Timer/Counter HD22 sub-D 44 pin male (connection cable included)
Event I/O loop through connector 44 pin, female D-type connector, AMP HD-22 series (Tyco/TE Connectivity: 5748482-5)
Event I/O loop through cable connector 44 pin, male D-type connector, HDP-22 series (Tyco/TE Connectivity: 1658680-1), to be
ordered separately
Torque, Speed/RPM interface IN 15 pin, female sub-D type connector (matches 1-KAB149-6 and 1-KAB163-6)
Torque, Speed/RPM interface OUT 15 pin, male sub-D type connector
Torque power input Switchcraft L712A
Matching cable connector Switchcraft 761KS17 (LD-024-1000911). Two cable connectors
included
Temperature Range
Note For more details, please refer to data sheet “B4229 en GEN series G070A Torque/RPM adapter”.

G072: Isolated Digital Event Adapter (Option, to be ordered separately)
An external connection box to isolate all input and output signals used on the GEN series mainframe Digital Event/Timer/Counter connector.
Adapter input connector pin compatible with mainframe input connector. Mainframe connection cable included.
32 X Isolated Input
+ FODM8071
A +5V
If
50Ω
C
– 562Ω
32 X
To mainframe
shield
(optional)
4 X Isolated output
(only from mainframe digital IO)
VOS617A
C + 430Ω
If
44 pin HD male
Ic To mainframe
Digital Event/Timer/Counter
E – connector
(cable included)
4X

Event inputs
Inputs 32 event channels (Anode, Cathode optocoupler with a 562 Ω series resistor )
Isolation voltage 230 V AC RMS or DC (channel to channel and channel to chassis/earth)
Isolation device Fairchild FOD8071 optocoupler (or comparable)
Switching frequency 10 MHz input block signal tested. The highest frequency supported for the system is limited
by the isolator box or acquisition system, whichever is the lowest.
Maximum propagation delay 55 ns
Common mode transient voltage Typically 20 kV/μs
Input switching voltages
Logic 0 < 1.0 V + 0.0015 A (562 Ω + Rext)
Logic 1 > 1.3 V + 0.0050 A (562 Ω + Rext) (+100 V when Rext = 20 kΩ)
Maximum nondestructive voltage 1.8 V + 0.0150 A (562 Ω + Rext) (+300 V when Rext = 20 kΩ)
Minimum nondestructive reverse voltage -5.0 V
Event outputs
Output channels 4 digital isolated output channels (open Collector, Emitter)
Only supported by Digital Event/Timer/Counter connector
Isolation device Vishay VOS617A optocoupler (or comparable)
Output frequency 170 kHz output signal tested.
Maximum useable frequency for the system is limited by the Isolated Digital Event Adapter
or acquisition system, whichever is the slowest.
Nondestructive control voltages
Maximum voltage 0.007 * Rext and < 80 V
Minimum voltage -7.0 V
Temperature Range
Note For more details, please refer to data sheet “B4232 en GEN series G072 230 Volt RMS Isolated Digital Event adapter”.

G001B: IRIG Receiver with PTP Output (Option, to be ordered separately)
External IRIG to PTPv2 convertor in a compact housing. Using the PTPv2 time source output GEN DAQ then synchronizes to IRIG time source.
The solution comes as a complete package including cables, 19" rack mount kit and CD with user manual and installation instructions.
Optical Ethernet converter
Master
Mainframe
IRIG
Time Code
GMR1000
Generator DAY HOUR MINUTE
PTP NTP LOCK
(Not included) IRIG TIME CODE GENERATOR

GMR1000 Masterclock©
BNC to D-sub COAX
Copper Ethernet
with PTP
Optical Ethernet
with PTP
PC or Laptop
Copper Ethernet with Perception
Figure 1.33: Example setup IRIG time synchronization

Included in G001B option
IRIG receiver GMR1000
IRIG input 2.5 m (8.2 ft) BNC to D-sub COAX
Ethernet cables 4.5 m (14.8 ft) CAT6 Ethernet cable to PoE adapter
20 m (65 ft) Fiber cable standard MM LC-LC 1-KAB280-20
Optical Ethernet converter Converts the electrical Ethernet signal to an optical SFP Ethernet output signal.
Optical SFP 2 * G091 for optical Ethernet converter and GEN DAQ mainframe optical ethernet option
IRIG receiver GMR1000
DC input 9-28 V DC
AC input External wall mount power supply
Dimensions 164 mm (width) x 103 mm (height) x 36 mm (depth) (6.45" x 4.05" x 1.41")
Weight 0.45 kg (16 oz)
Rack mount 19", 1U height included
IRIG protocols supported IRIG-B0 (DCLS), IRIG-B1 (AM), IRIG-A0 (DCLS), IRIG-A1 (AM), IRIG-E0 (DCLS),
IRIG-E1 (AM)
Time synchronization accuracy < 50 μs to IRIG time (Measured on GEN DAQ mainframe)
GEN DAQ series functions Capture start of recording time
Synchronize master time base oscillator frequency
Time required to full synchronization
No recording active < 1 min
Recording or pause active < 1 min plus 25 s per ms recording time deviation from IRIG time source
Supported PTPv2 timing protocol PTP according to IEEE1588-2008 (1 step, End-to-End, UDP, IPv4)
Temperature Range

G002B: GPS Receiver with PTP Output (Option, to be ordered separately)
External GPS time synchronization using PTPv2 network communication.
The solution comes as a complete package, including a power over Ethernet (PoE) powered GPS antenna, all required RJ45 network cable,
an outdoor RJ45 network surge protector, a PoE injector, two G091 SFPs and CD with user manual and installation instructions.
Outdoor Indoor
GPS Antenna Optical Ethernet PoE Injector
Mains Power
Outdoor Class 4
Connector
Surge Protector
NOTE:
Master Mainframe
Keep the cable length between the wall and the
Surge Protector as short as possible.
Outdoor Copper Ethernet

with PTP
Optical Ethernet
with PTP
Copper Ethernet
Figure 1.34: Example setup GPS time synchronization

Included in G002B option
GPS antenna OTMC 100
GPS antenna cables 50 m (164 ft) Outdoor CAT6 Ethernet cable to Surge Protector
20 m (65 ft) Outdoor CAT6 Ethernet cable to PoE adapter
20 m (65 ft) Fiber cable standard MM LC-LC 1-KAB280-20
Surge Protector UL497B standard
Optical Ethernet PoE Injector Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector. Supplies power to GPS antenna and converts the
electrical Ethernet signal to an optical MM 50/125 um Ethernet output signal.
Optical SFP 2 * G091 for PoE injector and GEN DAQ mainframe optical ethernet option
GPS antenna safety IEC60950-1:2005 2 Ed. +A1:2009
IEC60950-22:2005
GPS antenna connector RJ45 waterproof connector according to IEC61076-3-106 (Variant 4)
Time synchronization accuracy <150 ns to reference time (UTC) (Measured on GEN DAQ mainframe)
GEN DAQ series functions Capture start of recording time
Synchronize master time base oscillator frequency
GPS localization time 4 to 10 minutes after power on of antenna
Time required to full synchronization after GPS localization completed
No recording active <1 min
Recording or pause active <1 min plus 25 s per ms recording time deviation from UTC time
User notifications while recording Time marks on PTP time synchronization lost/restored, Mac Address of Master
Antenna Supported Timing Protocols PTPv2 PTP according to IEEE1588–2008 (1 step, End-to-End, UDP, IPv4)
Temperature Range
Operational 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F

Example Setup: GPS Receiver with Master/Sync Connected Systems
Outdoor Indoor Mains Power
Outdoor Class 4
Connector
1-GEN4tB
250VA
100-240V ~
47-63Hz
4AF
A01 USB1
Master Mainframe
(GEN4tB rear view)
USB2
USB3.0
Surge Protector
1
1MΩ 70V DC
Isol ≤70V DC
D D
1
Master Mainframe
1MΩ 70V DC
C
Isol ≤70V DC
C
1
1MΩ 70V DC
Isol ≤70V DC
B B
NOTE: (GEN4tB front view)
OPT.
PMC XMC B
PMC XMC A
A A
M/S
M/S
4
1
Keep the cable length between the wall and
the Surge Protector as short as possible.
HDD
Power
7tA PTP2
PTP1
CAL
M/S
I/O
2
CAT II 600V
2MΩ 1kV DC
CAT II 600V
2MΩ 1kV DC
CAT II 600V
2MΩ 1kV DC
CAT II 600V
2MΩ 1kV DC
CAT II 600V
2MΩ 1kV DC
CAT II 600V
2MΩ 1kV DC
!
!
FAST
1
1MΩ 70V DC
Isol ≤70V DC
8
1
FAST
1
1MΩ 50V DC
1-GEN4tB
250VA 0
100-240V ~
47-63Hz
4AF
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
A01 USB1
USB2
OPT.
PMC XMC B
PMC XMC A
USB3.0
Sync Mainframes
M/S
M/S
4

with PTP
Optical Master/Sync
Optical Ethernet GigaBit Ethernet Switch

with PTP (No PTP support required)
Copper Ethernet
Company Ethernet
Figure 1.35: GPS setup for tethered mainframe with Master/Sync connected Sync mainframes

Example Setup: GPS Receiver with Tethered Mainframes and QuantumX
Outdoor Indoor Mains Power
Outdoor Class 4
Connector
Gigabit PTP switch

Surge Protector
HBK: UL-0265
NOTE:
Keep the cable length between the wall and
the Surge Protector as short as possible.
HDD
Power
7tA PTP2
PTP1
CAL
M/S
I/O
M/S
6
1
CAT II 600V
2MΩ 1kV DC
CAT II 600V
2MΩ 1kV DC
CAT II 600V
2MΩ 1kV DC
CAT II 600V
2MΩ 1kV DC
CAT II 600V
2MΩ 1kV DC
CAT II 600V
2MΩ 1kV DC
!
FAST FAST
8
1
1MΩ 70V DC
Isol ≤70V DC
8
FAST
8
1
1MΩ 50V DC
0
1-GEN4tB
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
250VA
100-240V ~
47-63Hz
4AF
A01 USB1
OPT.
USB2
PMC XMC B
PMC XMC A
M/S
M/S
4
USB3.0
GEN series Mainframes MX471B MX1609KB
Optical Ethernet
with PTP
with PTP
Copper Ethernet
with PTP
Copper Ethernet
Company Ethernet
Figure 1.36: GPS setup for tethered mainframes and QuantumX

1-USB-CAN-FD-1CHN: CAN FD Semi Real-Time Data Output (Option, to be ordered
separately)
The CAN FD semi real-time data output option enables the mainframe to output periodically calculated RT-FDB results to CAN FD or CAN 2.0
bus. User selectable update rates as well as selectable calculation results to be transferred enable application specific setups. After configuration
the mainframe can send results to CAN bus stand-alone without the use of Perception.
Note: At least one acquisition card inside the mainframe needs to have a 1-GEN-OP-RT-FDB option installed.
The CAN FD option connects to the mainframe's USB port and must be inserted before powering on the mainframe (No plug-and-play support).
Mainframe
IPEH-004022-005765
Termination
120 Ω
CAN FD Output
Figure 1.37: GEN4tB stand-alone CAN FD output

Included in CAN FD option
USB to CAN FD convertor Peak Systems: PCAN-USB FD
CAN FD specification
CAN support Complies with CAN specifications 2.0 A/B and FD
CAN bit rates From 25 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s
CAN FD bit rates From 25 kbit/s up to 12 Mbit/s
Galvanic isolation Up to 500 V
CAN bus connector D-Sub, 9-pin (in accordance with CiA® 303-1)
1
6 Not connected PIN PIN Assignment
GND PIN 1 - Not connected
2 PIN 2 - CAN-L
7 CAN_L
PIN 3 - GND
CAN_H 3 PIN 4 - Not connected
8
Not connected 4 PIN 6 - GND
Not connected PIN 7 - CAN-H
9
Not connected 5 PIN 8 - Not connected
Not connected PIN 9 - Not connected
Figure 1.38: Pin assignment D-Sub

Temperature Range

1-4C-PCIE-CANFD-4T: 4 Channel CAN FD Semi Real-Time Data Output (Option, to be
ordered separately)
The CAN FD semi real-time data output option enables the mainframe to output periodically calculated RT-FDB results to CAN FD or CAN 2.0
bus. User selectable update rates as well as selectable calculation results to be transferred enable application specific setups. After configuration
the mainframe can send results to CAN bus stand-alone without the use of Perception.
Note: At least one acquisition card inside the mainframe needs to have a 1-GEN-OP-RT-FDB option installed.
1-4C-PCIE-CANFD-4T is a factory installed option (assembled inside the mainframe).
Figure 1.39: GEN4tB with installed CAN FD top part

CAN FD specification
CAN support Complies with CAN specifications 2.0 A/B and FD
CAN bit rates From 25 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s
CAN FD bit rates From 25 kbit/s up to 12 Mbit/s
Galvanic isolation Up to 300 V
CAN bus connector 2x D-Sub, 9-pin, 2 CAN channels per connector
1
6 Not connected PIN PIN Assignment CAN FD 1-2
2
CAN1-L PIN 2 - CAN1-L
7 PIN 3 - GND
CAN1_H 3 PIN 4 - CAN2-L
8
CAN2_H 4 PIN 6 - Not connected
CAN2-L PIN 7 - CAN1-H
9
Not connected 5 PIN 8 - CAN2-H
Note: For pin assignment for CAN FD 3-4 replace

CAN1 with CAN3 and CAN2 with CAN4
Figure 1.40: Pin assignment CAN FD Option

Temperature Range

CAN FD Data Output Details
Plug-and-play Not supported, insert CAN option before turning the mainframe on
Data format Floating point values (4 bytes)
Data endianness User selectable
CAN 2.0 message format 1 or 2 results per message
CAN FD message format 1 to 16 results per message
CAN 2.0 Message ID Result 1
CAN 2.0 Message ID Result 1 Result 2
CAN FD Message ID Result 1 Result 2 Result 3 ..... Result 16
Figure 1.41: CAN message setup

Data package setup 1-GEN-OP-RT-FDB option required for real-time calculation of period results. User
selectable data output package including RT-FDB periodic results as well as acquisition
state, time and RT-FDB calculation latency.
Maximum data package size 240 calculated results
Data packet transfer rate 1, 2, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500 or 1000 packet updates/s
Data packet latency If CAN bus bandwidth allows new packet transfers start as fast as 1 ms after signals have
been recorded. Total transfer time depends on actual CAN bus usage.
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 ..... Message n
Figure 1.42: GEN DAQ data packet

CAN FD Packet Transfer Rate and Overload Handling
Maximum packet transfer rate depends on CAN bit rate and number of results to be transferred. Adding third party CAN nodes transferring data
at higher priority can negatively impact the overall transfer rate.
RT-FDB RT-FDB RT-FDB

result 2 result n result y
RT-FDB
result 1 RT-FDB RT-FDB RT-FDB RT-FDB
result n-1 result n+x result y+1 result y+z
CAN message 1 CAN message n CAN message y
Data packet
CAN bit rate 1 Mbit/s

CAN bus CAN 2.0 overhead estimation 50%
Effective output bandwidth 50% of 1 Mbit = 500 kbit/s (62.5 kByte/s)
Maximum output results 62.5 kB / 4 Bytes = ~15 000 results/s
Packet size 50 results /packet
Maximum packet output rate 15 000 / 50 = 300 packets/s
Figure 1.43: Rule of thumb CAN packet transfer rate calculation

Data packet latency Automatic adapted to CAN bus bandwidth
CAN bus overload handling
Temporarily overloaded Packet data is transmitted as soon as bus is available.
Single packets might be skipped if the bus overload condition was too long.
Continuous overloaded Automatic packet transfer rate reduction to maximum achievable
Extreme overloaded This condition will only occur when multiple devices with CAN output are used with message
priorities higher than the GEN DAQ messages. Initially the overload protocol is used, if
extreme overloads keeps occurring, individual message of data packets might be dropped
to avoid extreme aging of data values still to be transmitted. Individual message transfers
will be attempted for about 100 ms per message before dropping the message
0 ms 100 ms 200 ms 300 ms 400 ms 500 ms 600 ms
Normal T=0 ms T=100 ms T=200 ms T=300 ms T=400 ms T=500 ms T=600 ms
Overloaded T=0 ms T=135 ms T=270 ms T=420 ms T=570 ms
Higher priority data T=0 ms T=100 ms H prio T=250 ms T=330 ms T=410 ms T=500 ms T=600 ms
Catching up over time
Higher priority data T=0 ms T=100 ms Higher prio data T=330 ms T=410 ms T=500 ms T=600 ms
Missed a transfer slot
Update rate for all examples: 10 packets/s
Figure 1.44: CAN output transfer rate and latency handling

1-SHIPCASE-GEN4TB : GEN4tB Shipping Case (Option to be ordered separately)
526 mm (20.7”)
53 mm (2.0”)
280 mm (11.0”)
620 mm (24.4”)
Figure 1.45: Reusable hardcover shipping case with wheels and transport handle
Outside Dimensions 526 mm (20.7") x 620 mm (24.4") x 280 mm (11.0") (HxWxD)
Weight Empty Case 9 kg (19.8 lb)
System Storage Area Special area for system, slides in from the top for easy storage and easy removal from the
shipment case. Protects the system from impact during drops, shocks and vibrations
Accessories Area
Reliable Case Transport Wheels and handle constructed for stable transportation with a low gravitation point to
prevent the case from tumbling in any direction during roll transport
Case Extras Two lift handles and locks on side of the case for easy transport
Case Approvals IP67, ATA300, DS 81-41 and STANAG 4280

Supported Acquisition Cards
Timer/Counter channels
Maximum sample rate/
Streaming support
Analog Channels
(not multiplexed)
Digital events
Memory/card
Resolution
Slot width
Isolation
Model
Type
GN310B Balanced Differential/ yes 2M 18 bit 2 GB 6 16 2 fast 1
Current
GN311B Balanced Differential/ yes 200 k 18 bit 200 MB 6 16 2 fast 1
Current
GN610B Balanced Differential yes 2 MS/s 18 bit 2 GB 6 16 2 fast 1
GN611B Balanced Differential yes 200 kS/s 18 bit 200 MB 6 16 2 fast 1
GN815 Unbalanced Differential/ yes 2 MS/s 18 bit 2 GB 8 16 2 standard & fast 1
IEPE
GN816 Unbalanced Differential/ yes 200 kS/s 18 bit 200 MB 8 16 2 standard & fast 1
IEPE
GN840B Bridge/IEPE/Charge/ yes 500 kS/s 24 bit 2 GB 8 16 2 fast 1
4-20 mA/PT100/PT1000/
Thermocouples
GN1202B Multi Mode Optical Fiber yes 100 MS/s --(1) 8 GB 12 16 2 fast 1
GN1640B Bridge/IEPE/Charge/ yes 500 kS/s 24 bit 2 GB 16 16 2 fast 2
4-20 mA/PT100/PT1000/
Thermocouples
GN8101B Single-ended no 250 MS/s 14 bit 8 GB 8 16 2 fast 1
(1) This card supports up to 12 optical fiber transmitter channels.
Optical Fiber Transmitter Channels

Transmitter
Every transmitter is a single channel unit. Every unit has an unbalanced differential input, amplifier, analog anti-alias filter and ADC with an
optical data and control link to the receiver card. The receiver card has the recording logic, sample rate selection and memory.
Model Receiver card Power Sample rate Resolution Isolation
GN110 GN1202B Battery 100 MS/s 14 bit User application defined
GN111 GN1202B Battery 25 MS/s 15 bit User application defined
GN112 GN1202B 120/240 V AC 100 MS/s 14 bit 1800 V RMS
GN113 GN1202B 120/240 V AC 25 MS/s 15 bit 1800 V RMS

Mainframe Feature Overview
Tethered models Integrated models
GEN2tB GEN4tB GEN7tA GEN17tA GEN3iA GEN7iA
Number of acquisition cards 2 4 7 17 3 7
Built-in TFT screen (resolution) Not Supported 17" 17"
(1280x1024) (1280x1024)
Built-in Windows® PC Not Supported Intel© i3, 8 Intel© i5, 16
GB RAM GB RAM
Portable ultra portable transporta- Not portable transporta-
portable ble Supported ble
Rack mount support (Option) yes
Built-in storage drive option option Not Supported 480 GB 960 GB
500 GB 500 GB
or
960 GB
Removable built-in storage drive Not Supported option Not option
960 GB EXT4 Supported 960 GB
NTFS
Built-in drive continuous streaming rate 200 MB/s 350 MB/s(2) 200 MB/s 350 MB/s
1 GB Ethernet Continuous streaming rate 100 MB/s
10 GB Ethernet Continuous streaming rate NS(1) 400 MB/s
IEEE1588:2008 PTPv2 support yes
Digital events up to 32 up to 64 up to 96 up to 96 up to 32 up to 96
USB ports 1 2 0 8
1 GB Ethernet (RJ45) 1 4
Master/Sync connector SFP option included
DC power output (QuantumX compliant) NS(1) NS(1) 30 W NS(1) 15 W 30 W
Mechanical GEN2tB GEN4tB GEN7tA GEN17tA GEN3iA GEN7iA
Air filter yes no yes
Weight without acquisition cards (kg) 4.0 8.0 10.9 18.9 9 15.7
Dimensions (height / width / depth [mm]) 96/375/320 133/441/345 293/448/343 450/446/517 342/436/186 350/446/386
19" Rack mount option included option
Shipping case option NS(1) option
Option overview GEN2tB GEN4tB GEN7tA GEN17tA GEN3iA GEN7iA
IRIG time synchronization (G001B) option
GPS time synchronization (G002B) option
Option carrier card support (G081) option
Master output card (G083) option
10 GB Ethernet (G064) NS(1) option
EtherCAT® real-time output NS(1) option Not Supported
CAN FD semi real-time output option Not supported
Software GEN2tB GEN4tB GEN7tA GEN17tA GEN3iA GEN7iA
Included Perception package Standard Advanced Enterprise
GEN DAQ API remote control Standard supported NS(1) NS(1)
Perception API remote control Standard supported
Perception CSI (custom special software) option
(1) NS: Not supported

(2) Note: Please check specific storage option for maximum continuous streaming rate.

Perception Versions
protection)
protection)
Enterprise
Enterprise
Advanced
Standard
(no copy
(no copy
Viewer
Viewer
Features
True 64 bit support
Basic review, y/t and x/y displays
Horizontal, vertical and slope cursors
Trace and display markers
Interactive waveform calculator
Interactive user keys
Quick report to Microsoft® Word and Excel

Automation and log-file
Export to ASCII, Excel, imPression, RTPro,

TEAM data
Analysis functions/Formula Database
Advanced Report
Advanced Export adds 15 additional formats

MATLAB, DIAdem, Flexpro, Famos, UFF58 etc.
Synchronized Video Playback
Multiple Workbooks (Monitors)
Information sheet to add recording meta data
Single mainframe control
Multiple mainframe control(1)

Macro editor for user keys and automation
Basic FFT
Sensor Database
User/Definer Mode
Application packages
Custom Software Interface Cost option Cost option Cost option
STL Analysis (Short-Circuit Testing Liaison
Cost option Cost option Cost option
methods)
HV-IA Lightning, Switching and Current impulse
Cost option Cost option Cost option
analysis (IEC60060-1 and IEC61083-2)
eDrive electrical motor/inverter/generator and
Cost option Cost option
drive analysis
(1) The maximum number of mainframes Perception can control is calculated by using 25% of PC memory divided by 50 MB FIFO required
per mainframe. Minimum suggested configuration is a PC with 64 bit Windows® and 8 GB of memory.

Perception Remote Control (Free of Charge)
Perception remote control is based on DCE/RPC network communication standards (Distributed Computing Environment/Remote Procedure
Calls, free of charge). The source code supplied by HBM can be compiled on many different operating systems. For ease of use in the
Microsoft®.NET environment a COM interface is created on top of the basic DCE/RPC interface. An extensive help file is available to explain
interface calls offered in this API.
GHS Perception
Interfacing RPC/COM API
Windows
Server Client
Figure 1.46: Functional diagram DCE/RPC

Functions Control Perception software from an external computer/application on Windows®, Linux,
Unix or Mac OS X
COM interface All RPC commands have a COM wrapper for easier Windows® software integration
Available basic commands Load and save Perception setup files, Setup Recording, set and review Hardware Settings,
Start/Stop/Pause/Trigger, monitor Live data
Examples (free of charge) C++ and C# getting started example programs supplied for Windows®, source code
included. Unsupported Linux getting started example by request only.
LabVIEW™ integration (free of charge) LabVIEW™ RPC/COM getting started examples available on www.hbm.com
DIAdem™ integration (free of charge) DIAdem™ RPC/COM getting started examples available on www.hbm.com
GEN DAQ API (Free of Charge)

GEN DAQ API is based on JSON-RPC 2.0 network communication standards. The source code supplied by HBM can be compile on many
different operating systems. For ease of use in the Microsoft®.NET environment source code for a COM interface is supplied as well. An
extensive help file is available to explain interface calls offered in this API.
API API
Server Client Windows
Figure 1.47: Functional diagram GEN DAQ API

Functions Basic stand-alone control of GEN DAQ systems.
Live data retrievable using EtherCAT® output.
Setup and control using Perception Standard (Free of Charge)
Available basic commands Start, Stop, Pause and Preview recording
Trigger sweep based recording
Load and Save system power on settings
Delete recordings
Change sample rate
API client Source code (free of charge) C source code (Useable with any ANSI C compiler)
Microsoft®.NET source code (Usable with any .NET compiler)
Communication technology used Basic socket communication on TCP/IP level. JSON-RPC 2.0 calls are build and created in
our source code driver. No additional OS or pre-installed JSON-RPC 2.0 dependences.

PNRF Recording File Reader (Free of Charge)
HBM maintained file reader to read the proprietary PNRF format. (Perception Native Recording File) Integrated by several industry standard
analysis package suppliers. Available for all 3rd party software developers.
Figure 1.48: Functional diagram PNRF Reader

Functions Read PNRF, NRF and LRF recording files directly in your own application
COM interface The PNRF reader comes as a COM interface and can be used from any application or
programming language which supports COM automation
PNRF Software Development Kit (SDK) Installs PNRF dll’s and supplies Visual Basic, C# and C++ getting started examples
GlyphWorks® integration PNRF SDK integrated and available directly from HBM nCode
MATLAB® integration PNRF SDK installs both MATLAB® PNRF reader and getting started examples
LabVIEW™ integration PNRF SDK integrated and available directly from National Instruments
DIAdem™ integration PNRF SDK integrated and available directly from National Instruments
FlexPRO integration PNRF SDK integrated and available directly from Weisang GmbH
jBEAM™ integration PNRF SDK integrated and available directly from AMS
DynaWorks® integration PNRF SDK integrated and available directly from Intespace
Perception CSI (Customer Software Interface)
Figure 1.49: Perception CSI examples BackEMF (left) Harmonic analysis (right)
Functions Create software extensions inside the Perception software by adding CSI user sheets,
custom automation and extended analysis functions. Basic Windows C# sheet template
included. Available for all languages that support Microsoft®.NET 4.
Available basic controls & commands Access to every Perception part: Start/Stop/Pause and Trigger, Start Manager, Acquisition
System, Hardware Settings, Displays, Meters, User Tables, Formulas, Calculations, Data
Manager, Data Sources, User variables, Notifications, Logging, Conversion Functions,
Automation Actions, Sheet Manager and more, to create a dedicated application GUI that
hides the entire Perception standard GUI.
Examples (free of charge) C# getting started example programs supplied, source code included

Perception and eDrive Training Program
Figure 1.50: Perception on-site training

HBM offers paid professional training and support programs on all API interfaces (PNRF reader, RPC and CSI). Training programs are based
on C#, are on-site or are at a central HBM location. On-site training can be specific for each customer. Support can be the development of a
fully customized software application or answering questions from software engineers.
S-TRAIN1-GEN_PERC First day on-site basic training on GEN DAQ/PERCEPTION.
Example content: Basic usage, hardware setup, acquisition.
Training can be customized for specific training needs.
S-TRAIN2-GEN_PERC Second day on-site enhanced training on GEN DAQ/PERCEPTION.
S-TRAIN1-eDRIVE First day on-site basic training on eDrive application specifics.
Example content: Basic usage, hardware setup, acquisition.
S-TRAIN2-eDRIVE Second day on-site enhanced training on eDrive application specifics.
1-PERC-CSI-TRAIN Two day on-site Perception CSI training for software programmers During the training
software programmers learn how to get started using the CSI template, make changes to
the Perception user interface, to add new mathematical routines to the Formula Database
or to add User Keys etc. The exact training details can be fully customized to the
programmers needs including reviews and examples how to create the exact CSI changes
of choice.
Basic Microsoft® Visual Studio software C# programming skills are required before joining
this training.
More dedicated detailed training is available on request.
1-PERC-CSI-PROJ One day eMail/Phone support for Perception CSI or RPC programmers. Get support from
a HBM senior software engineer. Support can range anywhere from answering "how-to"
question, assisting in analysing any kind of (performance) issue to generating basic getting
started example code fragments.

Ordering Information
Article Description Order No.
GEN4tB GEN4tB rugged, portable transient recorder and 1-GEN4tB
data acquisition system.
19"rack mount brackets included.
Perception Standard included.
Operating temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C
Solid State Drive (Options, to be ordered separately)

Solid state drive GEN4tB range Solid State Drive option. Internal 1-G096
M2 SSD in GEN4tB mainframe, 500 GB
capacity, 350 MB/s continuous streaming rate.
Sweep storage rate depends on sweep length
and number of channels. Short sweeps are
stored more slowly due to administration
overhead.
0 °C to +55 °C.
Solid state drive GEN4tB extended temperature Solid State Drive 1-M2SSD-1T0-
option. Internal M2 SSD in GEN4tB mainframe, EXTEMP
960 GB capacity, 200 MB/s continuous
streaming rate. Sweep storage rate depends on
sweep length and number of channels. Short
sweeps are stored more slowly due to
administration overhead.
GEN4tB Accessories (Options, to be ordered separately)

GEN4tB air filter GEN4tB replacement air filter. 1-AIRFILTER-
Regular replacement recommended. GEN4TB
User changeable.
GEN4tB shipping GEN4tB shipping/transport case with wheels, 1-SHIPCASE-

case handle and latch. Exterior Dimensions (W x H x GEN4TB
D) 620 x 526 x 280 mm (24.4 x 20.7 x 2.0").
Weight 9 kg (19.8 lb)

Network SFP/SFP+ (Options, to be ordered separately)
2 Gbit Optical SFP GEN DAQ 2 Gbit Ethernet SFP, 850 nm Multi 1-G091
module MM Mode, up to 600 m optical cable length
850 nm supported, LC connector support.
Not compatible with the 10 Gbit SFP+ modules.
1 Gbit Optical GEN DAQ 1 Gbit Ethernet SFP, 1310 nm Single 1-G063
Network SFP Mode, up to 10 km optical cable length
module 1310 nm supported, LC connector support.
Not compatible with the 10 Gbit SFP+ modules.
10 Gbit Optical GEN DAQ 10 Gbit Ethernet SFP+, 850 nm Multi 1-G065
Network SFP+ Mode, up to 82 m optical cable length supported,
module 850 nm LC connector support.
10 Gbit SFP+ modules are not compatible with
the 1 Gbit SFP modules.
Operating temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C
10 Gbit Optical GEN DAQ 10 Gbit Ethernet SFP+, 1310 nm 1-G066
Network SFP+ Single Mode, up to 10 km optical cable length
module 1310 nm supported, LC connector support.
10 Gbit SFP+ modules are not compatible with
the 1 Gbit SFP modules.
10 Gbit Copper GEN DAQ 10 Gbit Ethernet SFP+, Copper, up 1-SFP-10GBIT-
Network SFP+ to 30 m cable length supported, RJ45 connector RJ45
module support.
Note: 10 Gbit SFP+ modules are not compatible
with the 1 Gbit SFP modules.
Fiber Optic Cables (Options, to be ordered separately)

Fiber cable MM GEN DAQ standard zipcord fiber optic duplex 1-KAB280-3
LC-LC Multi Mode 50/125 μm cable, 3.0 dB/km loss, 1-KAB280-10
LC-LC connectors, aqua, ISO/IEC 11801 type 1-KAB280-20
OM3. Typically used for fixed cable routing or 1-KAB280-50
LAB environments.
Lengths: 3, 10, 20 and 50 meters (10, 33, 66
and 164 ft)
Used with 850 nm optical 1 Gbit or 10 Gbit
Ethernet (1-G091 and 1-G065), Master/Sync
and GN1202B cards.
Fiber cable SM GEN DAQ standard zipcord fiber optic duplex 1-KAB288-2
LC-LC Single Mode 9/125 μm cable, 0.5 dB/km loss, 1-KAB288-10
LC-LC connectors, yellow, ISO/IEC 11801 type 1-KAB288-20
OS2. Typically used for fixed cable routing or 1-KAB288-50
LAB environments. 1-KAB288-100
Lengths: 2, 10, 20, 50 and 100 meters (6.5, 33,
66, 164 and 328 ft)
Ethernet (1-G063 and 1-G066).
Robust fiber cable GEN DAQ heavy duty fiber optic duplex Single 1-KAB289-10
SM LC-LC Mode 9/125 μm cable, 0.5 dB/km loss, LC-LC 1-KAB289-20
connectors, black, ISO/IEC 11801 type OS2. 1-KAB289-50
Typically used for test cell environments. 1-KAB289-100
Lengths: 10, 20, 50, 100, 150 and 300 meters 1-KAB289-150
(33, 66, 164, 328, 492 and 984 ft) 1-KAB289-300
Ethernet (1-G063 and 1-G066).
Note Other fiber cable lengths can be ordered from custom systems at: customsystems@hbm.com

Option Carrier Card and Add-ons (Options, to be ordered separately)
Option carrier card The option carrier card enables the use of two 1-G081
option cards within the GEN2tB, GEN3iA,
GEN4tB, GEN7iA, GEN7tA and GEN17tA
mainframes. Multiple option carrier cards are
supported.
Option cards enable the use of synchronization,
field busses and 10 Gbit Ethernet.
EtherCAT® card Factory installed, option carrier card (G081) 1-G082

required.
Real-time data transfer using industrial digital
communication standard EtherCAT®.
The card supports a single EtherCAT® slave
node using two RJ45 connectors. Fixed ESI
configuration with SDO and PDO data output that
can be configured by the user. PDO data rates
up to 1 kS/s. GEN series mainframe setup and
control using EtherCAT® communication not
supported. Maximum of one EtherCAT® card per
mainframe.
Master output card Factory installed, option carrier card (G081) 1-G083
required.
The Master output card supports the use of four
Sync mainframes. Up to two Master output cards
are supported per option carrier card. Multiple
option carrier cards supported per mainframe.
Compatible with Master/Sync card (1-G040) and
mainframe Master/Sync.
10 Gbit Ethernet Factory installed, option carrier card (G081) 1-G064

card, optical required.
The optical 10 Gbit Ethernet card adds up to two
extra 10 Gbit Ethernet network interfaces to a
GEN DAQ series mainframe. Supports up to
400 MB/s continuous data transfer from the GEN
DAQ mainframe to a suitable PC. Requires a
10 Gbit optical network SFP+ module.
Requires one or two 10 Gbit network SFP+
module.
Can not be used together with 1-G084.

CAN/CAN FD (Options, to be ordered separately)
USB to CAN FD The CAN FD semi real-time data output option 1-USB-
converter enables the mainframe to output periodically CANFD-1CHN
calculated RT-FDB results to CAN FD or CAN
2.0 bus.
User selectable update rates as well as
selectable calculation results to be transferred
enable application specific setups. After
configuration the mainframe can send results to
CAN bus stand-alone without the use of
Perception.
The CAN FD option connects to the GEN DAQ
mainframe's USB port and must be inserted
before powering on the mainframe (No plug-
and-play support). At least one acquisition card
inside the mainframe needs to have a
1-GEN-OP-RT-FDB option installed to enable
the use of the CAN FD output.
Integrated The integrated CAN FD semi real-time data 1-4C-PCIE-
CAN FD output option enables the mainframe to output CANFD-4T
periodically calculated RT-FDB results to CAN
FD or CAN 2.0 bus.
User selectable update rates as well as
selectable calculation results to be transferred
enable application specific setups. After
configuration the mainframe can send results to
CAN bus stand-alone without the use of
Perception.
Note: At least one acquisition card inside the
mainframe needs to have a
1-GEN-OP-RT-FDB option installed to enable
the use of the CAN FD output.
General Accessories (Options, to be ordered separately)

I/O BNC Breakout BNC breakout cable for direct BNC cable 1-KAB2132-0.5
cable connection to the 9-pin D-sub I/O connector
Torque/RPM Converts the differential signaling used by HBM 1-G070A

adapter torque transducers to TTL signal levels used by
the Timer/Counter A and B available on the
Digital Event/Timer/Counter connector of GEN
DAQ mainframes. Both Torque and Speed are
interfaced separately for 2 torque sensors. Event
output connected to Shunt control. All remaining
event TTL signals available on output connector.
Comes with 0.7 m (2.3 ft) cable to connect
adapter to the mainframe. Torque transducer
cables not included.
Isolated digital 230 V RMS Isolated Digital Event adapter. 1-G072
event adapter Supports 32 channel to channel isolated digital
event inputs. The inputs can either be used to
connect to the GEN series mainframes that
support the Digital Event/Timer/Counter
connector.
Input connectors and cable to connect to the
GEN series mainframe are included.

Time Synchronization (Options, to be ordered separately)
IRIG to PTPv2 External IRIG to PTPv2 convertor in a compact 1-G001B
convertor housing. Using the PTPv2 time source output
GEN DAQ then synchronizes to IRIG time
source. The solution comes as a complete
package including cables, 19" rack mount kit and
CD with user manual and installation
instructions.
GPS to PTPv2 External GPS time synchronization using PTPv2 1-G002B
receiver network communication.
The solution comes as a complete package,
including a power over Ethernet (PoE) powered
GPS antenna (OTMC 100i), a 50 m (164 ft)
IP67 CAT6 outdoor RJ45 network cable, an
outdoor RJ45 network surge protector (PD-OUT/
SP11), a 20 m (65 ft) CAT6 RJ45 network cable,
a RJ45 to Optical SFP convertor with PoE
injection on the RJ45 network, two G091 SFPs
(For GEN DAQ SFP network and the SFP
convertor), a KAB280-10 optical cable and CD
with user manual and installation instructions.
Gbit PTP ethernet UL-0265 is a 10/100/1000 Mbps network switch UL-0265
switch with IEEE1588:2008 PTPv2 time
synchronization and PoE (Power over Ethernet)
support.
The switch is pre-configured for plug and play
use on both IPv4 PTP used by GEN DAQ
systems as well as PoE output for 8 devices.
For systems using IPv6 PTP, the switch can be
reprogrammed.
UL-0265 has a built-in 100 to 240 V AC, 50 to
60 Hz mains power supply.

Software (Options, to be ordered separately(1)
Perception For setup and control of a single GEN series 1-PERC-AD-01
Advanced mainframe. Includes real-time live and recorded
data review using y/t and x/y displays. Y/t
displays support vertical, horizontal and slope
cursors, trace and display markers as well as an
interactive waveform calculator. On top
Perception allows synchronized video playback.
For data analysis Perception supports interactive
user keys, Formula Database with waveform and
math calculators. To create a report of the
recorded and analysis data Perception supports
adding additional meta data describing your test
details, quick report to Microsoft Word® and
Excel®, an advanced built-in report engine. If
analysis in third party software is preferred 20
export format (Including MATLAB, DIAdem,
MDF4/ASAM, UFF58 and more) are supported.
For automated analysis, reporting or data exports
Perception supports extensive automation and
result logging features. Perception supports
64 bit versions of Windows® 10.
Perception Perception Advanced with additionally: 1-PERC-E64-01
Enterprise Macro editor, Basic FFT, Sensor Database, User
Definer Mode and Multi Mainframe Control.
Perception Viewer Same as Perception Enterprise without 1-PERC-VA-01
Enterprise mainframe setup and control.
CSI Interface License extension to develop and use customer 1-PERC-OP-

specific created user interface and/or CSI-01
mathematical / evaluation software extensions.
HBM offers the service of custom made
Perception extensions. An experienced software
engineer will contact the end user and create a
requirements document. A project quote will be
made based on the agreed requirements.
STL Analysis Special analysis routines in accordance with the 1-PERC-OP-

STL standard used in LV, MV and HV labs. STL-01
Includes import of TDG data (Test Data
Generator) for verification.
Includes HighPower/HighVoltage automated
analysis. Evaluates data from NoLoad,
ShortCircuit, Capacitive and Synthetic tests of
HV/MV switchgear devices.
HV-IA High Voltage Impulse Analysis option; evaluates 1-PERC-OP-
Lightning, Switching and Current impulses; HIA-01
designed in accordance with IEC60060-1 and
IEC61083-2 requirements. Allows for evaluation
with new k-factor method.
eDrive Allows for easy and application oriented setup 1-PERC-OP-

and efficiency calculations of electrical inverter/ EDR-01
drive tests with minimum interaction. Requires
Perception Enterprise.
(1) Software options are also sold in a package with multiple single seat licenses and multiple seat network license.

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- Cost effective solution

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Figure 1.3: Dual mainframe

Figure 1.4: Multi mainframe

Figure 1.5: Multi mainframe (distributed)

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Maximizing Continuous Data Recording Speed

Enhanced Temperature Overview

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Slot A Slot B Slot C Slot D

Acquisition Acquisition/Option Acquisition/Option Acquisition/Option

Option System Time Base

Built-in Interface Module Backplane Communication & Fast Data Streaming

Figure 1.6: Block diagram

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Menu Button Power Button Grounding

Figure 1.7: Front view details

USB Ports PTP Enabled Master/Sync Mains Power

Figure 1.8: Rear view connection overview

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Figure 1.9: Electrical and optical 1 Gbit network interface

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Mainframe SSD storage (option) Perception PC Storage

Ethernet Streaming Data

Figure 1.10: Continuous streaming overview

Analog Channel Streaming Compression Ratio

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Figure 1.11: Master/Sync connector

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t start t phase t trigger tstop

Figure 1.12: Synchronization specification overview

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Figure 1.13: Pin assignment breakout cable

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Analog Analog Analog Analog

Digital Digital Digital Digital

Digital Event/Timer/Counter connectors

Figure 1.14: Digital Event/Timer/Counter block diagram

Figure 1.15: Logic threshold voltage levels

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Physical, Weight and Dimensions

441 mm (17.4”) 345 mm (13.6”)

Figure 1.17: GEN4tB dimensions

Rack Mount Kit (Included in Shipment)

Figure 1.18: GEN4tB Rack Mount Kit

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Figure 1.19: Block diagram Solid State Drive

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Figure 1.20: Block diagram Solid State Drive

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Data rate 1.0 Gbps

Data rate 2.125 Gbps

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