CS Instruments DS 400 mobile Affordable mobile chart recorder in a case

Description

Efficiency in industrial measurement relies on the ability to capture data quickly and accurately. The DS 400 mobile is engineered with a focus on usability and versatility. It features a clear 3.5″ color display with a touch panel, making operation intuitive even for complex configurations. Users can view measured values in real-time, ensuring that the setup is correct before long-term logging begins.

What sets this recorder apart is its intelligent energy analysis capabilities. The device is not just a passive logger; it includes mathematical functions for internal calculations. For example, it can automatically calculate the typical key data of a compressed air plant, such as specific power (kWh/m³), by combining power and flow data. This feature is essential for identifying inefficiencies and validating energy-saving measures.

Data management is equally streamlined. All measured values are stored securely on a memory card, ensuring no data is lost during critical monitoring periods. Reading out the data is simple via a USB stick or through the integrated Ethernet / RS 485 interfaces. Furthermore, the unit is highly versatile, capable of accepting signals from third-party sensors and meters, making it a universal tool for various measurement tasks.

Brand

CS Instruments

CS Instruments GmbH & Co. KG with locations in 24955 Harrislee and 78052 Villingen-Schwenningen/ Tannheim, is managed by Dipl. Eng. (FH) Wolfgang Blessing as sole Managing Director.

CS Instruments GmbH was established in the year 2002 by Christian Schuldt and Wolfgang Blessing as equal shareholders/Managing Directors.

Wolfgang Blessing already was sound a specialist on the sector of compressed air technology resp. industrial measurement technology long before the establishment of CS Instruments GmbH in the year 2002. Prior to the foundation of CS Instruments GmbH Dipl. Ing. (FH) Wolfgang Blessing acted for more than 10 years as primarily responsible product manager for industrial measurement technology at a worldwide known manufacturer of measuring instruments for compressed air and gases in the Black Forest. The technical knowledge and experience matched with the long-term practical knowledge was the corner stone for the success of CS Instruments.

Specifications

Dimensions: 270 x 225 x 156 mm (W x H x D)
Weight: 2.2 kg
Inputs: 2 x 2 sensor inputs for digital or analogueue sensor signals
Interface: USB (standard), Ethernet (optional)
Power supply: Internal rechargeable Li-Ion batteries, approx 8 h continuos operation, 4 h charging time
Options:
Integrated data logger: 100 million measured values start/stop time, measuring rate freely
adjustable
2 additional sensor inputs: For connection of pressure sensors, temperature sensors, clampon ammeters, third-party sensors with 4…20 mA, 0 to 10 V, Pt 100,
Pt 1000

Features

User-Friendly Interface: Very easy operation via a 3.5″ color display with a responsive touch panel.
High Versatility: Connect up to 4 sensors or meters, including support for third-party devices.
Integrated Power Supply: Provides voltage supply for all connected sensors directly from the case.
Reliable Data Storage: Records all measured values to a memory card with easy transfer via USB stick.
Intelligent Analysis: Features daily, weekly, and monthly evaluations with mathematical functions for internal calculations.
Connectivity: Equipped with Ethernet and RS 485 interfaces, plus an integrated webserver.
Advanced Functions: Includes Totalizer function and specialized algorithms for compressed air plant data.

Applications

Compressed Air Audits: Mobile measurement of flow, pressure, and power to determine system efficiency.
Energy Management: Temporary monitoring of energy consumption across different plant sectors.
System Commissioning: Verifying sensor outputs and system performance during the startup of new machinery.
Troubleshooting: Diagnosing issues with third-party sensors or process control loops in the field.