GCDC Usb-Accelerometer 3-axis Rechargeable Data Recorder

General

The X16-2 is the next generation X6-2 using a digital 3-axis 16g accelerometer, a 500mAh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, and a convenient push button switch to start and stop data recording. Data is recorded at user selectable rates of up to 400Hz at 15-bit resolution. The X16-2 acts as a USB Mass storage device (like a USB flash drive) when connected to a personal computer. Data is stored as plain text Comma Separated Values (.csv), ready to be imported into any spreadsheet, word processor, or end user application. Read more about our data logger product-line features.

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Features

Low cost, compact size (4"x1"x1")
low noise digital 3-axis +/-16g accelerometer
User selectable sample rates of 12, 25, 50, 100, 200, and 400 Hz
15-bit resolution modes
Internal hardwired rechargeable Lithium-Polymer battery, charges via USB
Push button switch to start and stop data recording
Easily readable comma separated text data files
Accurate (5 PPM) time stamped data using Real Time Clock (RTC)
Micro-resolution feature for 0.1 millisecond timing precision
Data recorded to a field removable 2Gb microSD card (included)
Data transfer compatible with Windows/Linux/Mac via Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface (no special software required)
Extended data logging capability or battery charging using an external 5v USB power source

Data Sheet

For more details, specifications and how to use the X16-2 please refer to the user manual(.pdf).

Example Applications

Monitoring human activity, or actigraphy, such as exercise intensity or sleeping disorders.
Vibration monitoring
Automotive performance monitoring
High school physics experiments and science fair projects
Complete list of examples using our accelerometer product line

Analysis Tools

While no special tools are required to analyze data, we have provided a tool that helps find and save the more interesting portions of a data collection set. Details can be found here

Configuring

A simple text file is used to configure the device gain, dead band, and size of each data file.

Data Format

Data is contained in easily readable plain text files. Meta data starts with a ";" and the comma delimited data (.csv) can be analyzed with a spreadsheet or text processor as shown here.