MPS4264

Model
Miniature Pressure Scanner

Patented
Features
• Integral processor for direct Ethernet connection
• New valve design provides "isolate-purge"
• Dynamic zero correction for unmatched sensor stability
• Standard or "Normal Px" valve control
• IEEE1588-2008v2 PTP compatible
• Up to 2,500 samples/channel/second*
• Simple LabVIEW® integration
• Removable input headers
• Wide operating voltage (9-36Vdc)
• Integral web server MPS4264 Ethernet
Pressure Scanner
General Description
The MPS4264 miniature pressure scanner legacy products, but two different valve actuation
represents the forefront of pressure measurement options are available. The "standard" actuation
technology. It has been designed from the ground uses opposing 65psi control pressures to shift the
up with size, accuracy and functionality in mind. It valve into whichever state is desired. The new
boasts 64 pressure channels, small footprint, TCP/ "normal Px" option uses a spring to default the
IP Ethernet connectivity, and a wealth of other valve into measurement mode and 90psi to shift it
innovative features. into calibrate mode.
The MPS4264 is designed around a core sensor The electronics are designed around a high
pack that uses a custom packaged, ultra-stable performance DSP processor to produce 64 channel
sensor. Scanivalve engineers evaluated known data in excess of 850 Hz (readings per channel
causes of non-repeatability in piezoresistive per second). “Fast mode” can achieve rates of
pressure transducers. Designing a double 2500 Hz. The onboard flash holds the pressure-
isolation method of bonding the sensors to temperature matrix that converts raw A/D counts to
the base substrates (patented) minimizes the precise engineering unit data over a wide range of
mechanical influences of assembly and thermal temperatures. The power conditioning circuit allow
expansion. This process dramatically improves the a wide power supply range and minimize module
stability and the resulting accuracy of the sensors. self-heating.
Scanivalve engineers also developed a proprietary The MPS makes communication simple by
means of maximizing sensor stability for span including an integrated web server and supporting
and offset. This technique of “Dynamic Zero a wide variety of protocols. The MPS also
Correction” greatly improved the sensor’s supports IEEE-1588v2 Precision Time Protocol.
stability over time and temperature (patented). Leveraging this technology allows the user to
The increase in overall sensor stability reduces synchronize multiple MPS units and any other
the need for zero offset and span calibrations, devices supporting IEEE-1588 sub-microsecond
resulting in significantly reduced test interruptions resolve. While IEEE-1588 support essentially
and down time. eliminates the need for an external trigger, the MPS
A brand new valve has been designed that fully still retains support for both a frame trigger and a
isolates the sensors from purge pressure and scan trigger.
provides long term, maintenance free operation.
Not only is the valve design an improvement over * When limiting the channel scan list to 16 channels using the "Fast Scan" feature

ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED

 Removable input
headers
(available with
0.031" and
0.042" tubes)

Power
Connection
(9-36 Vdc)

Power, Link &

LAN activity
lights

Ethernet
Connection
Multiple mounting options
(side and bottom)

Applications
The MPS4264 electronic pressure scanning mod- Communications
ule is specifically designed for use in wind tun-
nel and flight tests where operational conditions Communication to the MPS is through a miniature
are very space constrained and pressures do not Ethernet connection with an impressive array
exceed 50 psi. It is ideal for use inside small super- of protocols. The user can connect to the MPS
sonic wind tunnel models. using a Web Browser. This graphical interface
The very low pressure ranges offered and small allows the operator to change settings, scan data
size also make it an ideal fit for wind engineering to the screen or scan binary or ASCII data to a
applications where the measurement pressures are file on the host machine with a click of a mouse.
very low. The MPS can also stream data to an FTP server.
It may be mounted in any position so the pressure ASCII commands may be issued via a Telnet client
sensors may be close coupled to the pressure connected to the MPS Telnet server. A Multicast
sources to be measured. Removable headers allow protocol is employed that allows multiple MPS
for easy installation and removal without breaking devices to all start scanning in concert by sending
the pneumatic lines. a command to a single device. The MPS also
When the MPS4264 is used for flight test, it must supports a binary server that is optimized for a
be installed in a Thermal Control Unit (TCU). This LabVIEW® interface. Example LabVIEW VIs are
allows the unit to be operated in high vibration envi- available.
ronments down to -50°C.
The MPS uses the latest Precision Time Protocol
Supporting Accessories (IEEE-1588v2) standard to time correlate data. This
exciting protocol allows any 1588 slave device to
To make integration of the MPS4264 simple, synchronize its time to sub microsecond accuracy
Scanivalve has a full line of supporting accessories without the use of external trigger signals. PTP can
including: synchronize any IEEE-1588 compliant physical
• Desktop power supply, supporting 5 units measurement device or a computer to a common
• Thermal Control Unit for extreme Grand Master time.
environments
• Miniature 4 and 8 port Ethernet Switch
• Custom Ethernet and power cables
LabVIEW® is a registered trademark of National Instruments.
Improved sensors, Improved
Accuracy Exploded
The primary focus of the MPS4264 was to improve the view of the
unit's overall accuracy across the entire temperature valve
range. Scanivalve worked directly with a leading sensor
designer to create a custom sensor package specifically
for the MPS scanner. This design uses two layers of
RTV to isolate the pressure sensor from mechanical
influences like those caused by thermal expansion or
assembly. Piezoresistive sensors also change greatly
in span and zero over temperature so we placed
eight individual digital temperature chips in very close
proximity to the sensors. Combined with the design
placing the sensors in an aluminum housing in the center
of the module to prevent rapid temperature changes,
these chips allow us to accurately correct for any change Pneumatic Calibration Valve
in the sensor's behavior due to temperature. The valve design is a sliding-type valve. An aluminum
shuttle, populated with self-lubricating O-rings cycles
back and forth between two positions to achieve each
of the pneumatic states. The "bearing plate" between
the sliding O-rings and the aluminum stationary portion
of the valve is a proprietary compound that is extremely
low friction. The O-rings are supported completely to
prevent any deformation during a state change. The
MPS4264 valve shuttle is supported on ball bearings to provide
Sensor minimal friction and maximum support. This design
Pack allows for low actuation force and minimal “stiction”
Along with the pressure sensors, all components in - meaning the actuation force does not noticeably
the measurement circuit are effected by temperature increase after long periods of dormancy. Samples of
and drift over time. Scanivalve designed a patented the valve design were tested to over 1,000,000 cycles
architecture which continuously corrects for these without maintenance.
changes over time, while the unit is scanning. This Existing pressure scanners require outside pneumatic
technique of “Dynamic Zero Correction” greatly pressure as a force to switch the valve logic. In most
improves the stability of the entire system over time and applications, this "control pressure" must be continuously
temperature. This is accomplished completely "behind supplied to the scanner to maintain the desired valve
the scenes," does not affect performance and requires state. The MPS4264 offers a unique option with a valve
nothing of the user. that defaults to the "measurement" mode, allowing
The advanced sensor technology, careful packaging and sample pressures to be read without any outside
innovative "Dynamic Zero Correction" function greatly pneumatic control pressure. This option, called "Normal
improve the stability and repeatability of the system. Px," is another way the MPS4264 simplifies system
With these improvements the need for zero offset architecture.
calibrations (CALZ) and span calibrations is dramatically An optical valve position sensor has been integrated
reduced. This results in fewer test interruptions, less allowing the valve state to be queried with a simple
down time and increased overall efficiency. software command.
Ordering Information
MPS4264 / 64 CPx - 1psid

Model Full Scale Range

Please see pressure
4264 - Ethernet Valve ranges on next page
CPx - (65psi)
NPx - (90psi)

MPS4264's come standard with a 3ft MPS Power/Trigger flying leads cable and MPS Premium Ethernet cable.
Specifications (for MPS4264 version) Maximum
Inputs (Px): 0.042" [1.067mm] OD (standard) Reference Pressure: 50 psig (345kPa)
0.031" [.787mm] OD (optional)
Maximum
Inputs Environment Pressure:100 psia (690kPa absolute)
(Cal, Ref, CTL, Prg): 0.063" [1.600mm] OD
Full Scale Ethernet Connection: 100baseT, MDIX auto-crossing
Ranges: 4 inH2O, 8 inH2O, 1psid, 5psid, External Trigger: 5-15Vdc, 6.5mA
15psid, 50psid
Data Output Rate:
[995.4Pa, 1990.7Pa, 6.89kPa, (samples/channel/second) TCP/IP Binary: 850Hz
34.5kPa, 103.4kPa, 344.7kPa]
"Fast Mode": 2500Hz
Accuracy: 4 inH2O: 0.20%FS Power
8 inH2O: 0.15%FS Requirements: 9-36Vdc, 3.5W
1psid: 0.06%FS
5psid: 0.06%FS Control Pressure
15psid: 0.06%FS Requirements: 65psi min. (CPx - standard)
50psid: 0.06%FS 90psi min. (NPx)
Overpressure Mating Connectors:
Capability: 4 inH2O: 25x Ethernet: TE Connectivity PLG 8P8C Mini2
8 inH2O: 15x
1psid: 15x Power: TE Connectivity PLG 8P8C Mini1
5psid: 10x
15psid: 5x Weight: 6.59oz [186.9g]
50psid: 2x Operating
A/D Resolution: 24bit Temperature: 0° to 70°C
-50°C to 60°C with TCU
Media
Compatibility: Gases compatible with silicon, Storage Temperature: 0° to 80°C
silicone, aluminum, and Buna-N

Dimensions (for MPS4264 version) Inches [mm]

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