Automated Aquarium Systems has teamed up with ICP DAS, one of the industry's leading suppliers of Personal Computer based Data Acquisition products, to provide our customers with an unbeatable Data Acquisition and Control System. When you consider the factors of cost, performance, flexability, reliabilty, networkablility, upgradability and quality then our AMACS will be your choice for Aquatic System Data Acquisition and Control. By using ICP DAS' 7xxx series of RS-485 Input / Output Modules with our own Windows Software ToolPak, AAS is able to supply our customers with a winning combination. Below is an outline of one of our recently shipped AMACS systems. This system was ordered as a DIY AMACS Kit with the option of having AAS assemble and test it.

CONTROLLER:
The system controller for AMACS is a Windows 9x or XP OS Personal Computer with one available RS232 serial port. Communications with the 7000 series DAQ and Control Modules is provided by the AAS Low Cost RS232 to RS485 Converter. The RS485 serial data bus is a 2-wire bus that can support up to 32 addressable 7000 Series Modules. This expansion capability provides for unlimited data acquisition and control. The RS485 bus can support cable lengths of up to 4,000 feet so distance is not a problem.

SOFTWARE:
The software for AMACS Systems is implemented in Visual Basic. The AMACS Software and Hardware ToolPak provides a ready to run executable program to start acquiring data out-of-the-box. Also provided are over 10,000 lines of source code on which the customer can edit and freely copy to meet their individual needs. Sample source code is provided for data logging, alarming, email notifcations, control signals, trend charts and much more. With the ToolPak anyone with basic programming experience can create a custom data acquisition and control system for an endless amount of applications.

7000 SERIES MODULES:

1. 7018: 8-Channel Thermocouple, Voltage and 4-20mA Input Module
• FUNCTION: Acquire the Sensor data
• ADDRESS: 03
• Ain0: pH Sensor
• Ain1: ORP Sensor
• Ain2: Thermocouple, Type-T, Water Temperature Sensor
• Ain3: spare
• Ain4: Air Temperature Sensor
• Ain5: Relative Humidity Sensor
• Ain6: Flood Sensor
• Ain7: spare


2. 7053: 16-Channel Contact Closure Input Module
• FUNCTION: Monitor NO/NC Contact Sensors
• ADDRESS: 06
• Din0: Horizontal Water Level Float Switch
• Din1: Vertical Water Level Float Switch
• Din2: spare
• Din3: spare
• Din4: spare
• Din5: spare
• Din6: spare
• Din7: spare
• Din8: spare
• Din9: spare
• Din10: spare
• Din11: spare
• Din12: spare
• Din13: spare
• Din14: spare
• Din15: spare

SENSORS:

1. PH Sensor: HI2911B/5 with HI6054B Electrode Holder
2. ORP Sensor: HI2931B/5 with HI6054B Electrode Holder
3. Water Temperature Sensor: HT-E93826-45 with HT-E94770-20 4-20mA Transmitter
4. Air Relative Humidity and Temperature Sensor: RH100-001
5. Horizontal Float Switch: LV-NKP6401
6. Vertical Float Switch: 7197
7. Water Flood Sensor: GRI2800

POWER:

1. 24VDC, 1Amp Power Supply: FA-24PS
2. 6VDC, 1Amp Power Supply: E-624
3. 12VDC, 200mA Power Adapter: PA-12VDC

ENCLOSURE:

1. EN-NBB20265: 13"W x 13"L x 7"D Wall Mountable Chassis with Hinged Clear Door

IMAGES:

1. System Front View
2. System Close Up, Inside view
3. System Bottom View
4. System Close up, connectors

SYSTEM COST:

• ~ $1750.00

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