SLICE6 AIR-TC

SLICE6 AIR-TC

DTS Software, Featured, Miniature Data Acquisition Systems

Product Overview

The SLICE6 AIR-TC is an ultra-compact, 24-channel thermocouple data acquisition unit (DAU) from DTS, engineered for flight test and defence applications. Built on the same flight-proven platform as the SLICE6 AIR, it packs 24 thermocouple channels into a 42 x 42 x 13 mm, 50 gram module, giving three times the channel count of the SLICE6 AIR at around a third of the cost per channel.

Designed for non-recoverable and disposable test articles, the SLICE6 AIR-TC can be mounted right next to the sensors, cutting test set-up time and eliminating long cable runs. Data streams in real time in IRIG 106 Chapter 10, IENA or TmNS formats, and up to 10 modules can be daisy-chained for up to 240 thermocouple channels. Standard lead time is 4 to 6 weeks.

Markets

Aerospace, Defence

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Data Sheet

SPECIFICATIONS

Physical	42 x 42 x 13 mm, 50 grams
Channels	24 channel module; standalone DAU, networked (up to 240 channels) or integrated into existing FTI
Sensor Support	Type K, S, T and E thermocouples, with cold-junction compensation and signal conditioning via TC Interface blocks
Streaming	Real-time streaming up to 2k sps per channel; IRIG 106 Chapter 10, IENA or TmNS
Shock Rating	Up to 500 g
Communication	100 Mbps Ethernet with built-in Ethernet switching
Synchronisation	IEEE 1588 PTPv2, IRIG-B, GPS/PPS
Environmental	-40° to 80°C, IP64, MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461G
Software Interface Options	DataPRO, API, IRIG 106 (Ch10, IENA or TmNS)
Lead Time	4 to 6 weeks (COTS)

FEATURES

Low SWaP	• Ultra-compact 42 x 42 x 13 mm, 50 g module
	• Integrated thermocouple signal conditioning
	• Position near sensors, reduces set-up time and eliminates long cable runs
	• Optimised for size, weight and power on aerospace and defence programmes
Cost Effective	• 24 channels in less volume than the SLICE6 AIR
	• Around 1/3 the cost per channel of the SLICE6 AIR
	• Ideal for non-recoverable and disposable test articles
	• COTS availability: 4 to 6 weeks
Scalable	• Standalone 24-channel DAU
	• Daisy-chain up to 10 modules for 240 thermocouple channels
	• Integrates into existing FTI systems
Rugged & Reliable	• 500 g shock rated for dynamic flight test environments
	• -40° to 80°C, IP64, MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-461G
	• Precise time synchronisation: IEEE 1588 PTPv2, IRIG-B, GPS/PPS
	• Real-time streaming in IRIG 106 Chapter 10, IENA and TmNS

Options
ACCESSORIES

SLICE6 AIR-TC System Kit (Type K)

A complete starting kit including 1 x SLICE6 AIR-TC DAS module, 3 x TC Interface blocks (Type K), 24 x Micro-TC connectors and 3 x connector retainers. Available prewired or with pigtails. Each item is also available separately.

TC Interface (Type K)

Connects the SLICE6 AIR-TC module to the thermocouples and provides cold-junction compensation and signal conditioning. Each 24-channel module uses three 8-channel TC Interface blocks.

Applications

Designed for aerospace and defence test programmes where the DAU needs to sit close to the sensors:

• Hypersonic vehicles
• Launch vehicles and sounding rockets
• UAVs and drones
• Missiles, munitions and ordnance
Software
SLICE6 AIR-TC configuration software options:

DTS DataPRO Software: Complete Windows application for system set-up, real-time monitoring, sensor configuration, recording, diagnostics and automatic sensor assignment. Includes an offline test builder, SQL database integration, ISO MME and EQX data formats and multiple data views.

API: Application Programming Interface (API) for user-developed application support

IRIG Chapter 10/IENA/TmNS Streaming: Requires 3rd party IRIG 106 compliant software for real-time data visualisation